BWC Minutes
Board of Water Commissioners
Wellfleet Town Hall Conference Room, 300 Main St.
December 5, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Commissioners Present: Chair Justina Carlson; Catharie Nass; Neil Gadwa; James Hood
Regrets: Curt Felix
Chair Carlson called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M.
Agenda:
Discussion-Joint Meeting with the Board of Water Commissioners-Comprehensive Wastewater Planning Committee-Finance Committee
The Board thought that it was a productive meeting and the discussion was well-received by the Finance Committee They considered the possibility if there is an integrated water system approach then there should be an integrated committee. Hood is expressed concern that if the request doesn’t pass, then there would be more work for the supporting Board. The original proposal from Felix would create a full time position combining Water and Wastewater. The professional hire will be discussed under the Wastewater and Water Commission Warrant Article: Communication Strategy agenda item.
Cost of Service-
The Board members discussed talking with other towns for their plans as to how they will get water into their homes. The Board would like to research information before discussing with TA Hoort. Tabled for a future discussion.
Wastewater and Water Commission Warrant Article: Communication Strategy
Hood suggested it should be tested out with the Forum in February. They discussed how putting emphasis on the shellfish industry would be helpful and that stressing how the cost of sewers would be extremely expensive. Chair Carlson and Felix will contact Town Administrator Hoort to brainstorm and develop ideas.
Discussion-Water Fountain Refill Stations-
The Board will have Lydia Vivante return for the December 19th meeting do discuss grant and cost information.
Minutes-
Nass moved to accept the minutes of the November 29th.
Seconded by Hood, and the motion carried, 4-0.
Correspondence-SPAT water usage correspondence
Topics for Future Discussions
-Hood would like to discuss revenue assumptions
-Agenda items will remain the same for 12/19/2017
The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 6:50 P.M.
Public record:
-SPAT water usage correspondence