BWC Minutes
Board of Water Commissioners
Wellfleet Town Hall Conference Room, 300 Main St.
November 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Commissioners Present: Chair Justina Carlson; Curt Felix; Catharie Nass; Neil Gadwa; James Hood
Others Present: Derek Oliver, Derek Oliver Design
Chair Carlson called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.
Agenda:
Discussion-Water Fountain Refill Stations
Derek Oliver from Derek Oliver Design presented draft-models showing town water stations. The renderings displayed a two-tier where children had access as well as modifications for people with disabilities. One version had an exterior flow where the drain water would flow into the gravel, and the other version would require a drain. He also suggested designing benches where there is a platform(s) to stand or sit on, the possibility of incorporating a third-tier level for pets with an option for a run-down for the pool for the animal’s drinking water, and creating designs with the ability to operate with a foot-pedal.
Gadwa said the system can be utilized by a curb stop, and wouldn’t be anchored, so they could easily removed if necessary. The Board members asked about the ability to promote the use public water, if there would be room for a plaque/informational bricks, and for a range of cost. Oliver responded that he could possibly incorporate a design for sponsors plaques and/or informational bricks, as well as develop an estimate for cost.
Felix entered the meeting at 6:25 P.M.
The Board discussed getting in touch with Lydia Vivante to go over grant information, and having her and Oliver return for the December 19th meeting along to discuss options for development.
Wastewater and Water Commission Warrant Article: Communication Strategy-
The Board members discussed the upcoming joint meeting with the Finance Committee. They reviewed a document that Carlson developed: “History & Future: Why an Integrated Water Quality Hire?”, which addresses concerns The Board of Water Commissioners have. The members will present the handout at the November 29th meeting with Finance Committee.
Cost of Service-
Felix communicated an email correspondence between Town Administrator, Dan Hoort and Town Counsel, Carolyn Murray, requesting guidelines on limits of what can be offered to potential consumers.
Felix wanted to make sure the ideas were clear and something they wanted to get together.
Felix addressed the different types of consumers and how costs may be determined for residential, commercial and industrial users, and the amount of usage for those particular locations. Water usage should include: 1) Operating costs and 2) Typical water usage. Chair Carlson asked about the fixed costs. Felix responded that the fixed costs would include the overheads and specifically for the delivery of water.
Felix suggested that the answers the Water Commissioners need to address are responses to people’s inquiries. The Board reviewed Felix’s Cost of Service Rates handout to revise, summarize the goals, and discuss among the Board before it’s sent to the Town Administrator. Tabled for a future discussion.
Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes of November 14th by Chair Carlson.
Seconded by Nass, and the motion carried 4-0-1.
The Minutes of November 14th regarding the new water connection at 210 Kendrick Avenue were moved to approve by Chair Carlson. Seconded by Felix, and the motion carried 5-0.
Correspondence-
Email sent to Town Counsel Carolyn Murray dated Novermeber 14, 2017
Moved to adjourn by consensus at 7:36 P.M.
Public Record:
-Renderings by Derek Oliver of Public Water Fountains
-Email sent to Town Counsel Carolyn Murray dated Novermeber 14, 2017
-Draft, Cost of Rervice Rates
-Draft, “History & Future: Why an Integrated Water Quality Hire”