VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT

October 1, 2007

MONDAY 6:00 PM

Water and Light Office

The meeting duly noticed and warned was called to order at 6:02 PM.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair: Bourne

Trustees: Sargent, Wildes, DeBor, Thompson

Staff: Craig Myotte, Jim Fontaine, Penny Jones, Linda Osgood

ABSENT:

GUESTS: Mr. John Coyle (arrived at 7:30 PM)

1) PUBLIC MEETING:

No members of the public were in attendance.

2) OLD BUSINESS:

i.) Response to issues raised in letter from ANR:

Nothing new to report. Still waiting for a response from the ANR

ii.) Copley Golf Course:

We now have a signed agreement with Copley Country Club. Their water billing issue will remain an action item for future meetings.

3) MANAGEMENT REPORT:

The annual test of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the Green River Reservoir was conducted last week. Staff noted issues with the existing pager system and recommended that we investigate options to update technology.

Jim reported that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff conducted their annual visit, concentrating on Green River and informed the Trustees that another Safety Assessment may be due next year.

Divers inspected the sewer river crossing on Bridge Street. One side of the concrete crossing is eroded. Options will be developed to fix the eroded section.

Last month we had a billing issue. Our second cycle of bills were incorrect and had to be resent. Office staff will try to spot check bill cycles in the future.

Trustee Wildes asked what the impact was on purchased power for Cady’s Falls being offline. Staff reported that they had not yet fully analyzed August results yet but will do so for the next meeting.

The Lamoille County Project is in the deposition stage. A number of depositions are scheduled over the next three weeks.

Morrisville worked with Stowe and GMP to complete the Village substation bypass work in Stowe that is being done to eliminate the Village substation and enhance the entrance to the bike path. MW&L received an easement from the Town of Stowe for the line section over the entrance of the bike path.

Our brief to the Supreme Court has been filed to get a final ruling on the easement issues on the Stowe transmission line.

The Chairman asked Jim if he had a quote for security cameras at Plant #2. Jim reported that three cameras in three positions recording 24 hours a day will cost $3,800.

4) APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 17, 2007:

On a motion by Trustee Wildes, seconded by Trustee Sargent and unanimously approved, the Board approved the minutes of the meeting held September 17, 2007. Trustee Thompson abstained due to absence.

5) APPROVE REVISED BILL INSERT POLICY:

We received the first bill inserts and realized we had no restrictions in our policy in regards to weight and finish of paper. We have altered the policy to state a limit on the weight of the paper and to confirm no glossy finishes. The Board approved the revision to the bill insert policy.

6) DISCUSS STATUS OF PRIVATE OWNED SEWER LINES:

Craig sent Agreement documents out to Murphy Realty last week and received several comments back from Mr. Murphy. Craig will revise documents with the comments received and call Mr. Murphy to try to wrap up this matter.

Jim does not yet have a draft for the Board as to what constitutes a private sewer line.

7) DISCUSS NON-SEASONAL RATE FILING:

There will be a public hearing on October 24th. AARP will be intervening. Primer & Piper has sent a letter to PSB to deny, or at least limit, that intervention. VPIRG was going to intervene but has withdrawn their intervention. The increased Customer charge brings us more in line with other Vermont electric utilities.

8) REVIEW SEPTEMBER 24^TH STATUS REPORT OF WWTF PROJECT FROM FA&A:

Staff reviewed FA&A’s latest bi-weekly report. FA&A has contacted the Army Corp of Engineers and a permit will not be needed for the wetlands. Everything is on schedule. FA&A will be coming to the October 15^th meeting with their 30% update.

9) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:

Craig reported that he contacted Hank, the owner of Chuck’s Bikes. Craig asked Hank if he would be willing to consider a month to month lease. The Trustees discussed the pros and cons of leasing the building.

Note: Trustee DeBor arrived at this time.

The Trustees continued to discuss the pros and cons of leasing the building.

On a motion by Trustee Wildes, seconded by Trustee Sargent, abstained by Chairman Bourne and opposed by Trustee Thompson, the Board agreed to enter into negotiations for a short term lease to help a Village business stay in the Village for $500 a month, not to exceed 12 months.

The Chairman asked if we should send a letter to Forest & Parks offering primitive campsites at Zackwoods Pond. The Trustees thought it was a good idea to send a letter to the state and asked staff to prepare a letter.

10) OTHER BUSINESS:

Trustee Wildes asked for the status of the engineering by Stantec. Jim has received it but has not had a chance to review it yet.

Trustee Sargent stated he is still interested in MW&L installing a wind turbine on our own property.

Tim Soule met with Craig in regards to a meeting Mr. Soule is setting up with Jolinda at the USDA to discuss our WWTF grant. Mr. Soule asked Craig for a list of questions to cover with Jolinda.

11) EXECUTIVE SESSION:

At 7:26 PM, on a motion by Trustee Wildes, seconded by Trustee DeBor and unanimously approved, the Board agreed to go into Executive Session to discuss legal matters. Mr. Coyle was present. At 8:12 PM the Board came out of Executive Session.

12) ADJOURNMENT:

At 8:14 PM, on a motion by Trustee Wildes, seconded by Trustee Sargent and unanimously approved, the Board adjourned the meeting.

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Dana Wildes, Clerk