VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT

May 15, 2006

                                                                                                       

 

MONDAY                                                                                                                                                 6:00 PM

                                    Water and Light Office

 

The meeting duly noticed and warned was called to order at 6:05PM.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                                  Chair:            Jensvold

                                                                          Trustees:     Wildes, Sargent, Bourne

                                                                          Staff:             Jim Fontaine, Allan Arbuckle, Craig Myotte

GUESTS PRESENT:

                                       

1)       PUBLIC HEARING - Nothing

 

2)       OLD BUSINESS – 

 

Compliance letter from ANR –will be discussed under item #7

Gristmill & Creamery buildings –Ross Environmental responded with a draft letter that was for discussion purposes only. The Trustees had a discussion and came up with some questions that Craig will look into. This item will remain on the agenda.

Landfill Project –Craig met with Casella and discussed the results of the Preliminary Landfill Siting Study completed by SHA and found out that the study concludes that none of the parcels examined were suitable for development of a municipal solid waste landfill facility. With this resulting it was decided that this item will be removed from the agenda.

Forester Services –Trustees would like to wait on this and have the new Manager take this on when they are hired.

 

3)      MANAGEMENT REPORT

 

        Jim answered questions the Trustees had in reference to the Operation Report. A new lineman was hired this week.

A discussion was had on banners that MW&L hang in various places around town. It was suggested that a fee be charged for hanging of banners.

 

There was a purchase of a used 47 kVA multi-secondary voltage generator from CAT. It was originally planned to retrofit the Generator that came out of Green River, however after inspecting it was determined that the retrofit would cost more than it was worth. The used unit came within budget and is mounted on a trailer. This unit can and will be used at the office, sewer pump stations (which the State has been requesting), at the WWTF and other places as necessary.

 

Allan discussed the Financial Report and answered questions the Trustees had.

 

Craig informed the Trustees that an extension for 30 days was received in reference to the SQRP.

 

Craig continues to work with CREW and VPPSA on an interruptible tariff. VPPSA hopes to make a filing within the month of May.

 

Uptown Services would like to come and make a proposal. The Trustees would like to wait until the new Manager is on board and then invite Uptown Services to a meeting. This will be an item on the agenda under Old Business.

 

 

 

 

       

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4)     APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD May 1, 2006 and March 27, 2006

 

Trustee Sargent made a motion to accept the minutes of May 1, 2006 as written with a name change to item number 4, from Jensvold to Wildes and Sargent to Bourne, seconded by Trustee Wildes and unanimously approved by all present

 

Trustee Bourne made a motion to accept the minutes of March 27, 2006 as printed, seconded by Trustee Sargent and unanimously approved by all present.

 

5)       UPDATE ON MANOSH OWNED SEWER LINES PROPOSAL (Hearthstone/TSSA)

 

Craig walked the Trustees through a summary of issues and recommendations in reference to the sewer lines for discussion.  The Trustees liked the idea of HAMCO donating and getting a tax credit for the donated facilities.          The Trustees would like to have Craig speak with HAMCO about the donating proposal. Trustee Bourne made a motion that the Trustees will no longer entertain any hook-ups on private sewer lines on any line that ownership is in question and until that question is resolved and copied to the zoning board, seconded by Trustee Wildes and unanimously approved by all present.

 

6)       DISCUSS LOGGING ISSUES AT SUB #5

 

Jim informed the Trustees on logging issues at Sub #5. Apparently, logging occurred on Jim Bradley’s property without permission and he is extremely upset. The Trustees would like to have Craig look into MW&L’s liability insurance policy. It is a matter of who’s to blame, the logger, forester or MW&L. Jim is going to ask the logger and forester if they have liability insurance. Jim will keep the Trustees informed of the situation.

 

7)       DISCUSS SEWER CONTRACT SERVICES PROPOSAL FROM EARTH TECH

 

The Trustees would like to have Earth Tec come to the June 5th meeting and discuss their proposal. Jim will see if they are available to come on that date.

 

8)       ELECTRIC RATE CASE UPDATE

 

Trustee Bourne made a motion to file the electric rate case, seconded by Trustee Sargent, and unanimously approved by all present. This item will remain on the agenda.

 

9)       SPECIAL CONTRACT/TARIFF UPDATE

 

Craig gave an update on the special contract/tariff.

 

10)    PINEWOOD WATER DISTRICT WATER FACILITY TRANSFER UPDATE

 

Dave Mullet is currently working on the transfer of the Pinewood water district. The Trustees would like verification on the pipe size that was used. Craig and Jim will find out and let the Trustees know.

 

11)    REVIEW IBEW PROPOSAL

 

It was asked that the Trustees read the IBEW proposal and be prepared to discuss this item at the next regular scheduled meeting.

 

 

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12)    OTHER BUSINESS

 

Trustee Bourne made a motion to accept the contract for improvements at the Green River Plant, seconded by Trustee Wildes, and unanimously approved by all Trustees.

 

At 8:45 pm Trustee Bourne made a motion to go into executive session, seconded by Trustee Wildes and unanimously approved by all the Trustees went into executive session.

 

 

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                Peter Bourne, Clerk