BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONER'S MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2008
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The Board of Water Commissioner's Meeting came to order at 7:05 P.M. with the following members present. Mr. Luther F. Hosmer, Chairman. Mr. Peter Jakobowski Mr. Edward Johnson. D.P.W Director Jeff Neece, Mr. Peter Jakobowski, D.P.W. Supervisor. Mrs. Gail E. Cigal Secretary to the Board.
B. REPORT OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S):
Mr. Johnson made the motion to accept the previous minutes of July 10, 2008. Mr. Peter Jakobowski seconded the motion, Mr. Hosmer made the motion unanimous.
C. SIGNING OF WARRANTS, COMMITMENTS, ETC.:
1. The board reviewed and signed the bills totaling $13,971.10.
2. The board signed the Telecommunications Systems Policy swearing that they will adhere to proper usage of the telecommunications systems of the Town of Southwick including the telephones, computers, electronic mail (Email), facsimile machines and the internet.
D. REVIEW OF ABATEMENTS:
The board discussed and signed the abatements #406-412 in the amount of $956.00.
E. APPOINTMENTS:
There were no appointments.
F. DPW DIRECTORS REPORT:
1. Mr. Neece informed the board that the SCADA System is out to bid and they had a pre-bid meeting today. Mr. Neece stated that they visited all the site locations. Mr. Neece stated that the bids will be opened on the 29th of August.
2. Mr. Neece stated that the Massachusetts Water Works Association is having their annual Clambake and it will be August 28, 2008.
3. Mr. Neece stated the Town of Southwick has been awarded a grant of $978,000.00 and some of that money has been allocated for water line improvements on Lakemont St.
4. Mr. Johnson asked Mr. Neece if he had asked Attorney Bacon & Wilson to write the letter to the owners of 535 College Highway telling them that they have to disinfect the water lines and why they have to do that. Mr. Neece stated no but he will.
5. Mr. Hosmer stated that he and Mr. Neece were talking about the new GPS system and how it would be good to put them in the trucks so we know where our vehicles are and where they have been. Mr. Neece stated that to put them in the two trucks it would run about $900.00 for the units plus $40.00 a month.
G. MAIL:
1. SEWER IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE NOTICE OF AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING AUGUST 26TH 2008 FOR PHASE II OF THE SEWER PROJECT:
Mr. Johnson asked Mr. Neece if he had written the letter to the Board of Selectmen, asking them to consider the Board of Water Commissioners being the Sewer Commissioners also. Mr. Neece stated no but he will.
2. LETTER FROM DPW DIRECTOR JEFF NEECE TO KARL STINEHART, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER IN REGARDS TO THE WATER DEPARTMENT'S ADMINISTRATIVE FEE:
Mrs. Cigal stated that in the letter to the board of Selectmen it states that the Water Commissioners voted to increase the administrative fee to the Town of Southwick to an annual fee of $66,400.00. Mrs. Cigal stated that they are asking us to increase items that are already paid out of our own budget. Mrs. Cigal stated that she went to Mrs. Carr to have her explain it to her and she said that those figures are different then hers. Mrs. Cigal showed the board the difference in the amounts of Gas & Oil and Postage. Mrs. Cigal stated that the increase was in both the administrative fee to the town and in the Water Division's budget. Mr. Johnson stated it is the way they have written it. Mr. Johnson stated that they put it in and then deducted it.
There being no further business brought before the board, meeting adjourned at 7: 58 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Gail E. Cigal, DPW Secretary
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