BWC Minutes

Board of Water Commissioners

Wellfleet Town Hall Conference Room, 300 Main St.

April 3, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Present: Chair, Justina Carlson; Jim Hood; Neil Gadwa; Catharie Nass; Curt Felix

Others present: Sarah Robins of the Flying Fish; Paul Silva of Briar Lane

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

Water Connection Discussion-15 Harding Lane and Briar Lane

Sarah Robins of the Flying Fish was present to request information about connecting to Town water. Gadwa explained that it is a matter of logistics. Paul Silva of Briar Lane is present to request connecting and sharing the cost with Sarah. Felix asked why the connection can’t go down the right-of-way. Sarah explained that her water enters on the closest side to Silva’s property. Felix mentioned that there is interest fee financing through the county. Chair Carlson mentioned that the Board would need to see an estimate to begin with. Hood mentioned that there other factors that need to be looked at, the cost of meters and the responsibility of WhiteWater vs. the applicant. Hood presented the question of who will be responsible for the 1 ½ inch sub-main. Sarah Robins mentioned that she will return with estimates for the Board to review. Hood suggested revisting this discussion with WhiteWater and Environmental Partners. The Board thanked Paul and Sarah for their time.

Chair Carlson mentioned that any future financing should remain consistent with what is in place. Hood mentioned the model that is being used for financing went through Town meeting, and suggested looking at the Railroad Avenue properties for reference.

Gadwe mentioned that Harding Lane doesn’t have a curb stop. Hood asked to find out the cost of putting in a curb stop.

The discussion will be continued at a later date.

Leak-Recap (30 Kendrick Avenue)

To be discussed during the agenda item for Seasonal Shut-off Process: Guidelines and Requirements.

Seasonal Shut-off Process: Guidelines and Requirements-Gadwe said the Board needs to be proactive. The water main was fine, the curb stop was open. There is a 2” valve and during the cold snap the valve froze. Gadwe suggested stringent guidelines on seasonal houses. Felix asked if shutting it off at the curb stop would be sufficient, and Gadwe responded yes. Felix suggested a “shut-off program”. The Board discussed having Gadwe work with the Operations Manager at WhiteWater.  The Board will review and update the Rules and Regulations. This will be an ongoing agenda item.

Discussion-Wastewater and Water Commission Warrant Article

Chair Carlson mentioned that Scott Horsley of the Horsley-Witten Group, Felix and herself presented at the Forum. Carlson mentioned that they will simplify the proposal for Town Meeting.

Jim Hood left the meeting at 7:10 P.M.

Cost of Service-To be removed from the agenda

Minutes

Moved to approve the minutes of March 6, 2018 by Chair Carlson. Seconded by Gadwa, and the motion carried, 3-1

Correspondence-None to note

Topics for Future Discussions-Nothing to note