VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT

December 18, 2006

MONDAY 6:00 PM

Water and Light Office

The meeting duly noticed and warned was called to order at 6:00 PM.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair: Jensvold

Trustees: Wildes, Sargent, Bourne, DeBor

Staff: Craig Myotte, Jim Fontaine, Allan Arbuckle, Penny Jones

GUESTS PRESENT: Heather Sargent, Paul Trudell.

1) PUBLIC MEETING

Mrs. Heather Sargent from MACC was in attendance at the meeting to discuss ornamental streetlights for Copley Street. Mrs. Sargent described the project and circulated photos of what is being proposed. The project costs were discussed and the contribution to the effort by the MWLD. The Trustees asked that this item be included on the next meeting agenda.

2) OLD BUSINESS –

Response to Issues raised in letter from ANR – Craig reported that we are still waiting for the final report from Forcier & Aldrich. We expect to receive it before the end of the year. Staff will notify ANR of the current schedule.

Copley Golf Course – The Trustees asked staff to send the draft MOU out for legal review at the last meeting. Craig provided a redlined version of the Memorandum Of Understanding received from David Mullett. The Trustees decided to defer discussion on the MOU until the next meeting to allow them time to review it.

Forester Services –Haven’t received any information back from the Forester. Information was expected in November. Craig will contact Ray Toolan to check the status of the inventory on the two lots that he is working on for us.

3) MANAGEMENT REPORT

Operations Report – Jim answered questions the Trustees had.

Financial Reports – Allan and Penny answered questions regarding the November financial statements. They reported that the 2007 budget occupied most of their time over the last two weeks. The 2007 budget is on the agenda as Item #6.

Customer Service, New Business Development & other miscellaneous topics – Craig briefly covered a couple of items from his report. Craig informed the Trustees that a second filing was made to the PSB for a declaratory ruling. In addition, Craig informed the Trustees that the PSB had ruled favorably in a land condemnation proceeding relative to the NRP project that may benefit Morrisville in solving its easement issues. Craig also discussed the cost overrun of legal fees for the FERC filing, Project 10 and SQRP (everyone adopting Morrisville’s).

4) APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD DECEMBER 4, 2006

Trustee Wildes made a motion to approve the minutes of December 4, 2006, seconded by Trustee DeBor, and unanimously approved by all present.

5) DISCUSS PRIVATE OWNED SEWER LINES

Craig reported that he sent another letter to Howard Manosh. Gary Nolan called Craig for Mr. Manosh and stated that Mr. Manosh was not happy with the letter. Mr. Manosh wants some level of reimbursement guarantee from the MWLD. Mr. Nolan suggested that it might be helpful to have Mr. Manosh attend the next Trustee meeting. Craig countered that it might be more productive to have one Trustee designated to work with him to meet with Mr. Manosh and Mr. Nolan. Craig will meet with Mr. Manosh one more time. If the matter is not resolved, Craig will schedule another meeting with Mr. Manosh and with Trustee DeBor as a representative of the Board of Trustees. In addition, Craig will discuss this matter with the Town Administrator.

6) DISCUSS DRAFT 2007 GOALS AND BUDGETS FOR ELECTRIC, WATER AND SEWER.

Trustee Bourne made a motion to approve the 2007 Operating Electric Budget, seconded by Trustee Wildes and unanimously approved by all present.

Trustee Wildes made a motion to approve the 2007 Operating Water Budget as presented with an additional 18% increase effective 2/1/2007, seconded by Trustee Bourne and unanimously approved by all present.

Trustee DeBor made a motion to approve the 2007 Operating Wastewater Budget as presented and to include a 25% increase effective 2/1/2007, seconded by Trustee Wildes and unanimously approved by all present.

The Trustees reviewed the proposed 2007 goals and budgets for electric, water and sewer. Allan and Penny answered questions the Trustees had. The Trustees approved the operating budgets for electric, water and sewer with the recommended rate increases. Trustees approved a rate increase of 18% effective February 1, 2007 in the Water Department and a 25% rate increase in the Wastewater Department also effective February 1, 2007. A rate increase is not anticipated for the Electric Department at this time. In addition, the Trustees authorized staff to proceed with financing plans for the recommended electric, water and sewer capital budget projects pending final approval by the Board of Trustees.

7) REVIEW REVISED SEWER APPLICATION FORM

It was decided that this matter would be deferred until the next meeting.

8) OTHER BUSINESS

Trustee Jensvold stated that we should develop a communication plan for the proposed water and sewer projects. Craig will draft press releases for the News and Citizens.

Trustees discussed setting up another meeting with the Town Selectboard. Craig will discuss possible meeting dates with the Town Administrator.

At 8:30 pm, Trustee Bourne made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Wildes, and the meeting was adjourned.

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Peter Bourne, Clerk