VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT
February 26, 2007
MONDAY 6:00 PM
Water and Light Office
The meeting duly noticed and warned was called to order at 6:10 PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair: Jensvold
Trustees: Wildes, Bourne, DeBor
Staff: Craig Myotte, Jim Fontaine, Penny Jones
Absent: Sargent
GUESTS PRESENT: Mr. Tad Lamell, Mr. Paul Nesky, Mr. Steve Lambert, Mrs. Mary Ann Wilson
1) PUBLIC MEETING
Mr. Nesky, Mr. Lambert and Mr. Lamell attended the meeting to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding that MWLD provided to the Copley Golf Course with the Trustees. While the need for the MOU was agreed to on a conceptual basis, one point of contention remains to be resolved.
2) OLD BUSINESS
Response to Issues raised in letter from ANR – Jim reported that he was working with Earth Tech on the preventative maintenance plan and had visited the Randolph plant. Jim stated that items being considered are Infra-Red, oil samples, inspecting the press, pulse and vibration tests. Jim expects to have a plan to the State next week for comment.
Copley Golf Course – The Trustees had a brief discussion on the comments received from the Copley Golf Course representatives during the public meeting.
Forester Services – The Trustees discussed several options provided by Craig for the Bugbee Springs parcel and provided direction to Craig on the next steps to take.
3) MANAGEMENT REPORT
Jim answered questions the Trustees had in reference to his report.
Penny informed the Trustees that the 2006 audit was completed and the filing for non-seasonalized rates was made.
Craig reported that two meetings with landowners were held to discuss the easement issue. One meeting was held in Morrisville and one was held in Stowe. In addition, Craig reported that he had developed a way to calculate 34.5 kV line losses for power wheeled for others.
4) APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 5, 2007.
Trustee DeBor made a motion to approve the minutes of February 5, 2007, seconded by Trustee Wildes, and unanimously approved by all present.
5) APPROVE PENNY JONES FOR SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION
Trustee Wildes made a motion to authorize Penny Jones for signature authorization, seconded by Trustee Bourne, and unanimously approved by all present. Chairman Jensvold signed the account paperwork.
6) APPROVE ANNUAL MEETING WARNING
The latest draft of the warning was distributed at the meeting. Approval of the warning was deferred until the next meeting. Trustee DeBor asked for additional information on Revenue and General Obligation Bonds to be provided at the next meeting.
7) RECEIVE 2006 AUDIT RESULTS
Gregg Sargent conferenced with the Trustees via telephone to review the 2006 audit report. Overall, the audit shows the MWLD is a healthy organization.
8) DISCUSS PRIVATE OWNED SEWER LINES
Craig reported that he had additional discussion with the Town Administrator regarding the level of contribution that the Town would like from the Village to purchase privately owned sewer lines. The Trustees indicated they believed this matter was resolved at the January 10 meeting with the Selectboard and prefer not to revisit the matter.
9) DISCUSS GRISTMILL/CREAMERY BUILDINGS
Discussion of this agenda item was deferred to the next board meeting.
10) DISCUSS DRAFT 2007 GOALS
Discussion of this agenda item was deferred to the next board meeting.
11) DISCUSS ANNUAL MEETING ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Mary Ann Wilson reviewed the 2007 Village Budget. There was a brief discussion of the budget. Trustee Wildes made a motion to accept the proposed budget of $12,020, seconded by Trustee Bourne, and unanimously approved by all present.
Mrs. Wilson also reviewed the warned 2006 expenses with the Trustees. Trustee DeBor made a motion to accept the warned actual expenses of $10,533.59, seconded by Trustee Wildes, and unanimously approved by all present.
The Trustees discussed candidates for dedicating the annual report to, the informational meeting date, annual report printing, press releases, mailing information to voters and the schedule of events proposed by Mrs. Wilson.
12) OTHER BUSINESS
The Trustees discussed the March meeting schedule, Craig gave an update on the Patnoes, and LEDC space needs were discussed briefly. In addition, Chairman Jensvold asked that a letter of complaint received from Mr. Heanue be included on the agenda for the next meeting on March 5th.
At 8:35 pm, Trustee Bourne made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Wildes, and the meeting was adjourned.
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Peter Bourne, Clerk