VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT

May 5, 2008

                                                                             

MONDAY                                                                                                6:00 PM

                  Water and Light Office

 

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

 

PRESENT:

Trustees:  Dana Wildes, Tim Sargent, Ed DeBor, Keith Thompson, Peter Bourne (left 7:35 PM)

Staff:       Craig Myotte, Jim Fontaine, Penny Jones

Guest:      Brad Aldrich and Joe Duncan (Forcier Aldrich & Associates), Marci Young      

 

1)         PUBLIC MEETING:

 

            No members of the public were in attendance at the start of the meeting.

 

            Chairman Wildes recommended the agenda order be modified to accommodate several critical contractual and legal issues that have developed since the last meeting.

 

10)       EXECUTIVE SESSION (if required):

 

            At 6:04 PM, on a motion by Trustee Thompson, seconded by Trustee Bourne and approved by all present, the Board went into Executive Session to discuss the Consultant Services Contract issues with Forcier Aldrich & Associates and legal matters.

 

            At 7:50 PM, on a motion by Trustee Sargent, seconded by Trustee Thompson and approved by all present, the Board came out of Executive Session.

 

1)1)        PUBLIC MEETING:

 

            Ms. Marci Young was in attendance (at 7:50 PM) to discuss a request made for Amy Wade Funds for recycling containers in the Village.

           

2)            OLD BUSINESS:

 

            Craig reported he received the hydro report from Greg Cloutier but he has not had time to look at the report yet. Craig will provide a summary to the Trustees at the May 19th meeting.

 

3)         MANGEMENT REPORT:

 

            Discussion on the Management report was deferred.

 

4)         APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD APRIL 21, 2008:

 

            On a motion by Trustee DeBor, seconded by Trustee Sargent and approved by all present, the Board approved the minutes of the regular April 21, 2008, meeting.  Trustees Thompson abstained.

 

5)         Approve Minutes of Annual Meeting Held April 14, 2008:

 

            Craig pointed out that Penny had found where “William” Heanue was used instead of “Robert” Heanue in Articles 5, 10 and 11.

 

            On a motion by Trustee DeBor, seconded by Trustee Sargent and approved by all present, the Board approved the minutes of the Annual Meeting held April 14, 2008, with the corrections noted above.

 

6)         DISCUSS ACT 250 PERMITAND UPDATE OF CONSTRUCTION BIDS:

 

            Discussed under Executive Session under Agenda item 10 above.

 

7)         Discuss Sewer Service Market Area Joint Board May 21, 2008 Meeting:

 

            Craig reminded the Trustees that the second joint meeting is scheduled for May 21. Craig invited Mr. Edward Stanak to the meeting to respond to questions regarding the Act 250 permit. Mr. Stanak accepted the invitation.

 

            Craig stated he sent out copies of the Act 250 Permit to the meeting distribution list. Craig will send out an email informing the meeting attendees that Mr. Stanak will be attending the meeting and will request questions for Mr. Stanak in advance of the meeting.

 

8)         Discuss Future Power Supply Options:

 

            Craig reviewed a wood plant project VPPSA is analyzing. The analysis from VPPSA shows the wood plant has higher overall cost than the forecasted market energy and capacity costs. The difference between the wood plant and market costs is reduced with renewable energy credits (RECs). The level of reduction is dependent on the value of RECs assumed for the future. VPPSA is looking for an expression of interest from its members in the project. A quantity commitment is not required at this time. Craig recommended that Morrisville express an interest to participate. The Trustees agreed.

 

9)         OTHER BUSINESS:

 

            Penny summarized a water billing issue for Cusson’s Bakery with the Trustees and distributed a letter received from Mr. Cusson.

 

            Penny reviewed the 1st quarter 2008 SQRP results with the Trustees.

                                                                       

            On a motion by Trustee Sargent and seconded by Trustee DeBor and approved by all present, the Board approved placing a lien on the landlord’s (Mr. Menard) property for 50% of the amount of water billing owed for the past three years. This equates to a lien amount of $734.57.

 

11)       ADJOURNMENT:

 

            At 8:20 PM, on a motion by Trustee DeBor, seconded by Trustee Sargent and approved by all present, the Board adjourned the meeting.

 

 

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                                                                        Tim Sargent, Clerk