VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT

February 13, 2006

                             

 

MONDAY                                                             6:00 PM

       Water and Light Office

 

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

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:   Chair:   Tomlinson

                                   Trustees:     Jensvold, Bourne, Wildes, Sargent

                                   Staff:   Scott Corse, Jim Fontaine, Allan Arbuckle

                                               

GUESTS PRESENT: Brian Kooiker and Suzanne Pickett from the Agency of Natural Resources

                               

1)       PUBLIC HEARING – Nothing

 

2)       OLD BUSINESS – 

 

Compliance letter from ANR – After listening to Mr. Kooiker of ANR and the reasons the state sent the compliance letter the Trustees had a discussion. In following the suggestion made by the state, Trustee Jensvold made a motion to write ANR a letter of intent to update preventative maintenance program within 90 days, seconded by Trustee Bourne and unanimously approved by all.

Gristmill & Creamery buildings-Dave Mullet stated that arrangement could be made so that property taxes could be collected should the buildings be leased to the private sector. He also concluded that the property could be sold above grade as condominiums and not be violating our FERC license, however, the “best” solution is to lease the properties as to retain more control should some future event arise that would jeopardize our hydro license.

Landfill Project –To date no word from Casella on their review of our property as used for a landfill.

Forester Services –MW&L collected just over $4,000 from the pine plantation logging operation in Garfield.

 

3)       MANAGEMENT REPORT

 

The turbines are sold. MWL received $50K. Arrangements are currently being made to ship the balance of equipment that was stored in Morrisville to Exeter, NH.

 

Trustee Bourne received a call from Steve Benson in reference to a sewer line coming from his restaurant. Jim Fontaine updated all the Trustees on the situation and what MWL has done to help with the problem.

 

SQRP – the Public Service Board has scheduled a technical hearing on March 1st to review our proposed SQRP. Our plan does not call for fines. Manager Corse has asked Jack Collins of Ludlow to consider representing Morrisville along with a couple of Trustees. Trustee Wildes and Trustee Sargent agreed to attend the meeting on March 1st. The Trustees would like Manager Corse to ask Jack Collins to represent Morrisville as well.

 

Manager Corse sat in on a meeting with the Town and Hearthstone that discussed Hearthstones need for sewer. The Town would like to keep Hearthstone here and therefore additional time will need to be devoted to this matter.

 

Manager Corse referenced a letter from Jane Barbour of Barbour Real Estate, Inc. in regards to the Hird Property and the lot line adjustment. Jane is going to contact Allan Newton about the lot line adjustment and get back to the Trustees. This item will remain on the next meeting agenda.

 

 

 

 

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4)       APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD January 23, 2006

 

Trustee Jensvold made a motion to accept the minutes with the addition of adding Trustee Sargent’s name as present, seconded by Trustee Bourne, and unanimously approved by all.

 

5)       AUTHORIZE LIEN OF $652.26 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 75 COURT STREET

 

Trustee Bourne made a motion to authorize a lien of $652.26 for property located at 75 Court Street, seconded by Trustee Jensvold, and unanimously approved by all.

 

6)       AUTHORIZE LIEN OF $898.83 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 735 BROOKLYN STREET

 

Trustee Bourne made a motion to authorize a lien of $898.83 for property located at 735 Brooklyn Street, seconded by Trustee Jensvold and unanimously approved by all.

                       

7)       REQUEST FROM TRAILS COMMITTEE FOR CLARK PARK WALKING TRAIL

 

Trustee Wildes made a motion to accept the proposal from the Trails Committee for Clark Park walking trail, seconded by Trustee Jensvold, and unanimously approved by all.

 

8)       DISCUSSION OF DOCKS ON LAKE LAMOILLE

 

Trustee Jensvold made a motion that no docks to be allowed on Lake Lamoille, seconded by Trustee Bourne, and unanimously approved by all.

 

9)       UPDATE ON HIRING PROCESS FOR ADVERTISED POSITIONS

 

Allan updated the Trustees on the hiring for the Staff Accountant. He is hoping to have two candidates for the Trustees review at the next Board meeting of February 27th.

 

Trustee Bourne made a motion to hire E-Pro not to exceed 16 weeks and starting as soon as possible, seconded by Trustee Wildes, and unanimously approved by all.

 

Manager Corse was going to have copies of all resumes received to date for General Manager position distributed to Trustees for their review. A meeting was scheduled for March 13th for the Trustees to review the resumes.

 

10)    OTHER BUSINESS

 

VPPSA Board of Directors would like written notification from MWL that Scott Corse will no longer be on the Board. A letter was prepared for Chair Tomlinson signature. Trustee Bourne made a motion that Chair Tomlinson sign the prepared letter stating that Allan Arbuckle remain our alternate on the VPPSA Board, seconded by Trustee Jensvold, and unanimously approved by all. Chair Tomlinson signed the letter.

 

Jim Fontaine noted that the high bidder on the Boom truck was for $4,600.

 

Maryanne Wilson will be contacted in reference to an updated Village Budget.

 

Manager Corse again spoke about an Interruptible Tariff for C.R.E.W. or anyone else.

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11)    EXPECTED EXECUTIVE SESSION RE:                        REAL ESTATE

 

At 8:20 pm Trustee Bourne made a motion to go into executive session, seconded by Trustee Jensvold.

 

At 8:30 pm Trustee Wildes made a motion to come out of executive session, seconded by Trustee Bourne.

 

On a motion by Trustee Jenvold and seconded by Trustee Bourne, the Trustees voted to warn an article at annual Village meeting requesting permission from Village voters to purchase approximately 50 acres of land from Brad Gregory for $280,000 including interest.  The land is located in the wellhead protection area and the article should indicate that financing will be in a manner most benefical to the Village as determined by the Village Trustees.  The decision to purchase the land will be contingent on the site being accessible by vehicle for a future reservoir.  All present  were in favor; however, Trustee Wildes abstained.

 

At 8:30 pm on a motion by Trustee Jenvold and seconded by Trustee Bourne, the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

 

 

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Peter Bourne, Clerk