Present: Edward Melanson, Chairman Harvey Nasuti, Vice-Chairman; Jack Hathaway, Member
Convened 6:10 p.m. in Room 214, Town Hall
Mr. Melanson called the meeting to order.
Mr. Vito discussed the Water Management Act submission to DEP. Mr. Vito discussed the Order of Conditions part of the Act that addresses gallons per capita and recharge.
Mr. Vito discussed setting up a meeting with the Department of Public Works of Franklin and the Norfolk Board of Public Works, Thursday May 12, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Vito recommended the Board approve his request for a Reserve Fund Transfer to the Board of Selectmen for pumping of the ponds at the landfill. Mr. Nasuti made a motion to honor the recommendation of the Interim Director, Mr. Vito, to go forward to the Board of Selectmen for a Reserve Fund Transfer. Mr. Hathaway second. Vote in favor unanimous.
Mr. Vito discussed the high meter reading list, past and current practices and methods of billing. Mr. Vito recommended the Board concur with estimate billing for the high meter readers on the list for this billing cycle. Mr. Vito discussed meter replacements.
Mr. Vito suggested compiling a priority list of items the Board needs to address and course of action necessary, i.e., water connection fees, installation of water services, policies and procedures, etc. Mr. Melanson requested Mr. Vito provide the Board with the itemized list requiring Board review and action.
Mr. Nasuti made a motion to accept the Director of Public Works’ recommendation for the resolution on the high meter readings list. Mr. Hathaway second. Vote in favor unanimous.
The Board discussed the Consumer Confidence Report format provided by Mr. Russell Tierney, WhiteWater, Inc., due July 1, 2005.
Mr. Nasuti discussed the wording of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 20. Mr. Hathaway to review with Town Counsel.
Mr. Vito discussed Article 18 submitted by the Community Preservation Community regarding the constructing of walkways on Town Hill, funded by the Community Preservation Funds and brick sales.
Mr. Vito discussed Article 41 and the gift of land for the intersection correction projects.
Mr. Vito discussed the Vehicle Stabilization Funds and the Capital Outlay Committee input regarding the Article.
Mr. Vito discussed Article 3 and Article 25 submitted by the Personnel Board.
Mr. Hathaway discussed Article 6 regarding the Water Enterprise Fund. Mr. Hathaway suggested charts on the present and future organization, projects and programs, etc.
Mr. Vito discussed creating charts on staffing shortfalls of licensed personnel in the Water Division.
Mr. Nasuti suggested creating a current organization chart, projected organization chart, list of Water Division accomplishments to date, etc.
Mr. Melanson suggested creating charts on Board of Public Works goals accomplished to date.
Mr. Nasuti recommended the Board forward form letters go to all applicants who applied for the various vacancies.
Mr. Melanson indicated he would create a slide relevant to the Water Budget.
Mr. Hathaway explained the Town Meeting protocol, process and procedures.
Mr. Hathaway made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Nasuti second. Vote in favor unanimous.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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