BWC Minutes

Meeting date: 
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

 

Wellfleet Board of Water Commissioners (BWC)

Town Hall Hearing Room, 300 Main St

January 17, 2017, 6:00 PM

 

Commissioners Present:  Chair Justina Carlson, Neil Gadwa, James Hood, Catharie Nass

Commissioners Absent: Curt Felix,

Also Present: Roy Maher of WhiteWater, Inc.

Chair Carlson called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

Operator’s Report

Maher presented his current report and highlighted the work that was done on the pressure vault near Coles Neck Rd.  He stated that the pit is a liability and the vault needs to be decommissioned. 

Maher also noted that he has been unsuccessful in acquiring an electrician who is equipped to repair the malfunctioning beacon on the water tower.  He is confident he can do the repair himself with some assistance from an electrician on site who will guide him.  Maher will contact the Town electrician to see if he will assist. 

The Police Department has begun the process of setting up water service for the temporary structures that will serve as the PD during the renovations of the existing building.

Manager’s Report

Miteva submitted her report but was not present to field questions.

2016 Annual Report

Chair Carlson presented her draft of the Annual Report.  The Board accepted the draft as presented unanimously.

Water Operator’s RFP

Chair Carlson asked Maher to give his opinion on the current contract and any additions or changes he would suggest.  Maher will develop a list of repair projects and/or capital improvements that are due.

Review of the Annual Water Tower Report

The Board reviewed the report and photos and discussed the results.  The Board asked Maher to review the report and consider the recommendations contained within the report as potential suggestions for the Water Operator’s RFP.  The Board discussed the need for repairs based on recommendations made in the report.  Chair Carlson suggested that the Board should consider developing a maintenance policy and budget.

FY18 Budget Update

Chair Carlson reported that Town Administrator Hoort is helping to produce a budget and will present it to the Finance Committee.

BWC & Wastewater Committee Collaboration

Tabled until Felix can be present.

Public Outreach

Nass reported her progress on developing a survey. 

Master Plan

Tabled until Felix can be present.

Master Plan Funding Alternatives

Tabled until Felix can be present.

Minutes

Hood made the motion to approve the BWC Meeting Minutes of 12/6/16 as amended; Carlson seconded; the motion passed 4-0.

Hood made the motion to approve the BWC Meeting Minutes of 12/13/16 as amended; Carlson seconded; the motion passed 4-0.

Correspondence

  • Letter from an abutter requesting abatement, dated 1-6-17
    • Hood made a motion for the Board to agree to an abatement to the abutter; Nass seconded; the motion passed 4-0.
  • Letter from tax payers requesting expansion of the WMWS down Chequessett Neck Rd.
    • Chair Carlson agreed to respond
  • Memo regarding the Disposition of Town-owned land

Topics of Future Concern

  • Impact of the Mayo Creek Restoration Project
  • Software Updates
  • Water Fountains at Town Hall
  • Possible Public Hearing for Reconfiguring DPA Loans

Agenda: February 7, 2017

  • BWC & Wastewater Committee Collaboration
  • Public Outreach
  • Master Plan
  • Master Plan Funding Alternatives
  • Water Operator RFP
  • Cost of Open Cape Generator Use
  • FY18 Budget Update

Next Meeting:

The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the Wellfleet Town Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 PM.                         

Public Records Materials of 1/17/17

  1. Operator’s Report dated 1-17-17
  2. Manager’s Report dated 1-17-17
  3. Draft 2016 Annual Report
  4. 2016 Annual Water Tower Inspection
  5. Letter from an abutter requesting abatement, dated 1-6-17