VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT

May 7, 2007

MONDAY 6:00 PM

Water and Light Office

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

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair: Bourne

Trustees: Wildes, Sargent, DeBor, Thompson

Staff: Craig Myotte, Jim Fontaine, Penny Jones

Absent:

GUESTS PRESENT: Mr. David Ring

1) PUBLIC MEETING

Mr. David Ring asked the Trustees and staff a number of questions related to the Wastewater Treatment facility upgrades. The questions included consulting services, project options, project costs, service fees and status of the RDA funding. The Trustees and staff responded to all of Mr. Ring’s questions.

2) OLD BUSINESS

Response to Issues raised in letter from ANR – At this time, we are in the position of waiting for a response from the ANR. Staff contacted the ANR to discuss the status of their review of the maintenance plan submitted and when we might expect a response from them. Mrs. Suzanne Pickett stated that Mr. Brian Kooiker is currently reviewing the plan and we could expect comments in several weeks.

Copley Golf Course – Copley has scheduled a golf event in honor of Mr. Copley for May 19. The Trustees support the tournament and want to continue their discussion on the Agreement changes proposed by the Copley Golf Course at the next meeting. Craig provided the Trustees with the Copley Golf Course balance sheet and membership list provided by Mr. Paul Nesky.

3) MANAGEMENT REPORT

Jim summarized up the electric departments efforts during the last storm and responded to questions from the Trustees.

Penny gave the Trustees an update on the RDA loan inquiries she has made and reviewed the first quarter 2007 financial reports. In addition, Penny responded to questions from the Trustees.

Craig provided a general update on the status of negotiations with Mr. Howard Manosh and Mr. Peter Murphy regarding the transfer of privately owned sewer lines. In addition he provided the Trustees with a summary on the Lamoille County Project settlement negotiations before FERC.

4) APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 7, 2007.

Trustee DeBor made a motion to approve the minutes of May 7, 2007, seconded by Trustee Sargent, and unanimously approved. Chair Bourne abstained from the vote.

5) Approve minutes of Annual Meeting held April 9, 2007.

Trustee Sargent made a motion to approve the minutes of April 7, 2007 Annual Meeting, seconded by Trustee Thompson, and unanimously approved by all present.

6) Approve Projects for 2007 Amy Wade Funding

The Trustees reviewed and discussed three applications received. They discussed several fund allocation options between the applications received but deferred making a final allocation decision until the May 21, 2007 meeting.

7) Approve Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) Board Alternate

Craig recommended that Penny Jones be approved by the Trustees as the Village of Morrisville Water and Light Department alternate on the VPPSA Board as required in VPPSA’s bylaws. Mr. Allan Arbuckle was the alternate but he retired in March 2007. Trustee DeBor made a motion to approve Penny Jones as the VPPSA Board alternate, seconded by Trustee Wildes, and unanimously approved by all present.

6) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - Discuss Gristmill/Creamery Buildings

The Trustees reviewed a survey results. Additional discussion on this matter was deferred until the next meeting so Trustee Bourne can participate in the discussion.

8) Discuss Private Owned Sewer Lines.

The Trustees deferred discussion on the negotiation details to executive session.

9) Property Management - Discuss Gristmill/Creamery Buildings.

The Trustees discussed different options for the property and concluded that the Village would hold onto the property at this time. The Trustees directed Craig to contact Mr. Robert Ross who expressed and interest in the property and inform him of Trustee’s decision.

10) Other Business

Trustee DeBor requested salary information for VPPSA staff. Jim informed the Trustees of a sewer leak near the pump station. Trustee Bourne signed revised bank signature cards due to his replacement of Mr. Andrew Jensvold as Chair.

11) EXECUTIVE SESSION

Trustee DeBor made a motion that the Trustees go into executive session to discuss contract, personnel and other legal matters at 7:25, seconded by Trustee Sargent. The Trustees came out of executive session at 8:04 pm.

Trustee DeBor made a motion to support the settlement made between the Town and Mr. Howard Manosh that calls for the transfer of private owned sewer lines to the Village, with the Village assuming operations/maintenance responsibilities for the lines, seconded by Trustee Sargent and approved. Trustee Wildes abstained from the vote.

Trustee DeBor made a motion to support the settlement made between the Village and Mr. Howard Manosh for the cost over-run Mr. Manosh incurred to correct the negative grade under Route 100, seconded by Trustee Sargent and approved. Trustee Wildes abstained from the vote.

At 8:08 pm, Trustee Wildes made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Sargent, and the meeting was adjourned.

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Tim Sargent, Clerk