VILLAGE OF MORRISVILLE WATER AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT
October 6, 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, Peter Bourne, Keith Thompson.
Staff: Craig Myotte, Jim Fontaine
Guests: Sam Guy, Don Blake, Brice Simon, Ernie Patnoe, Tracy Patnoe
ABSENT: Trustee DeBor, Penny Jones, Linda Osgood
1) PUBLIC MEETING:
Ernie and Tracy Patnoe attended the meeting to discuss their outstanding property issue with the Trustees. The Patnoes provided and discussed their latest site plan and septic design. The Patnoes would like the Trustees to consider purchasing the development rights on portions of their property in the wellhead protection area. The Trustees stated they would discuss this matter further at their next meeting and provide a response to the Patnoes.
2) EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 6:02 PM on a motion by Trustee Bourne, seconded by Trustee Thompson and approved by all present, the Board went into Executive Session to discuss contractual issues regarding LARC and Hardwick Electric.
At 7:03 PM on a motion by Trustee Bourne, seconded by Trustee Thompson and approved by all present, the Board came out of Executive Session. No action was taken.
3) CURRENT PRIORTY PROJECTS:
The following are the top priority items currently in front of staff 1) Line Purchase, 2) Zack Woods Property Appraisal, 3) IRP - T&D Report, 4) Water RFQ, 5) Hydro Review RFQ, 6) 2009 Capital Budget, 7) SSMA (WWTF Act 250 Permit Conditions), 8) FERC Part 12 Dam Safety Inspection, 9) Website Redesign. Craig reported that the IRP – T&D report has been completed and will be removed from the list.
4) MANAGEMENT REPORT:
The Trustees didn’t have any questions for staff regarding the management report.
5) APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 15, 2008:
On a motion by Trustee Sargent, seconded by Trustee Bourne and approved by all present with Trustee Thompson abstaining, the Board approved the minutes of the September 15, 2008, regular meeting.
6) APPROVE MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 22, 2008:
On a motion by Trustee Sargent, seconded by Trustee Thompson and approved by all present with Trustee Bourne abstaining, the Board approved the minutes of the September 22, 2008, special meeting.
7) Sign Commercial Debt Modification Agreement for Bond Anticipation Note:
On a motion by Trustee Bourne, seconded by Trustee Thompson and approved by all present, the Board approved signing the Commercial Debt Modification Agreement for the Bond Anticipation Note with the Union Bank.
8) Sign Commercial Debt Modification Agreement for GRANT Anticipation Note:
On a motion by Trustee Sargent, seconded by Trustee Bourne and approved by all present, the Board approved signing the Commercial Debt Modification Agreement for the Grant Anticipation Note with the Union Bank.
9) UPDATE OF WWTF PROJECT:
The new SBR tank #2 floor and walls have been poured and the concrete on the UV building is complete. The excavation for the new SBR control building has started. Jim provided the latest site pictures that he had taken.
10) UPDATE OF WATER METER PROJECT:
The water meter project has encountered several issues regarding meter installations. The Trustees asked staff to check the plumber credential requirements for installing meters on a municipal water system.
11) 2009 Draft Capital Budget:
Discussion on the draft 2009 capital budget was deferred to the next meeting. The Trustees asked staff to include an update of the 2008 capital budget and quantify benefits of the capital projects in progress or proposed to the extent possible.
11) OTHER BUSINESS:
Brice Simon provided the Trustees with an update on LCPC Board matters. All other business items were deferred to the next meeting.
12) ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:16 PM, on a motion by Trustee Bourne, seconded by Trustee Thompson and approved by all present, the Board adjourned the meeting.
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Tim Sargent, Clerk