VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT
March 5, 2007
MONDAY 6:00 PM
Water and Light Office
The meeting duly noticed and warned was called to order at 6:05 PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair: Jensvold
Trustees: Wildes, Bourne, Sergeant, DeBor
Staff: Jim Fontaine, Penny Jones
Absent:
GUESTS PRESENT: Mr. David Crawford, Mrs. Mary Ann Wilson
1) PUBLIC MEETING
No members of the community were in attendance for general issues.
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 response to the State. Jim stated that the response would be sent out on March 16.
Copley Golf Course – The discussion on this topic was deferred to the next meeting.
Forester Services – The discussion on this topic was deferred to the next meeting.
3) MANAGEMENT REPORT
Penny responded to questions regarding the financial report included in the packet.
4) APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 26, 2007.
The Trustees made minor modifications to the draft minutes. Trustee Wildes made a motion to approve the minutes of February 26, 2007, seconded by Trustee Sargent, and unanimously approved by all present.
5) APPROVE ANNUAL MEETING WARNING.
The Trustees discussed the annual meeting warning. The Trustees directed staff to make information available to them on a more timely basis. Trustee Wildes made a motion to approve the annual meeting warning, seconded by Trustee Sargent. The motion passed with 3 votes in favor and one opposed (Trustee DeBor).
6) APPROVE 2006 AUDITOR’S REPORT.
Penny responded to questions regarding the 2006 auditors report. The Trustees directed staff to talk with the auditors about improving the audit schedule by a week. Trustee DeBor made a motion to approve the 2006 auditor’s report, seconded by Trustee Sargent. The motion was unanimously approved.
7) DISCUSS PRIVATE OWNED SEWER LINES
The Town Administrator, Mr. David Crawford, was in attendance to discuss a letter he drafted to Mr. Howard Manosh regarding an offer by the Town to Mr. Manosh to obtain ownership of the sewer lines on his property. The Trustees provided comments to Mr. Crawford regarding the draft letter. Mr. Crawford stated he would revise the letter and forward it to Craig for review.
8) Discuss 2007 Goals for Electric, Water and Sewer
The discussion on this topic was deferred to the next meeting.
9) Discuss Gristmill/Creamery Buildings
The discussion on this topic was deferred to the next meeting.
10. Review Annual Meeting Administrative Items
Mrs. Mary Ann Wilson was in attendance to review several annual meeting administrative items. The Trustees discussed the dedication for the annual report, the informational meeting date, annual report printing, press releases, mailing information to voters and the schedule of events proposed by Mrs. Wilson.
11. Other Business
Jim reviewed the complaint received by Mr. Heanue with the Trustees. The Trustees directed staff to respond to the letter received by Mr. Heanue to inform him of our position.
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