BWC Minutes
Board of Water Commissioners
Wellfleet Town Hall Conference Room, 300 Main St.
May 1, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Members Present: Chair, Justina Carlson; Jim Hood; Neil Gadwa; Catharie Nass; Curt Felix
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. Chair Justina Carlson requested that Jim Hood be Acting-Chair until a new Chair has been voted on. The Board members agreed.
WhiteWater Update with Roy Maher, Operations Superviser: Roy Maher was present to report that Landmark Fence will be working on the fence repair. The Coles Neck Generator was serviced by South Shore Generator( SSG) but there are still issues and it has a history of problems. Maher will look into the cost of replacement rather than spend money to keep repairing. Hood would like to have it evaluated on what size is actually needed.
Curt Felix entered the meeting at 6:08 PM.
The Board continued to discuss the generator. Gadwe suggested meeting with Maher to inspect the generator before the Board decides on replacement, and the Board will get three quotes after SSG sizes it. He also reported on a leak on Whitetail and Pheasant Run and residents will be notified prior to work being conducted.
Seasonal Shut-off Process: Guidelines and Requirements: Gadwe discussed that the shut down process needs to be policed and monitored. The Board discussed the possibility of reading meters monthly, but not necessarily billing, looking for new software, and outsourcing. Hood mentioned that there are two issues: solving leak issues and seasonal turn offs.
Felix added that maybe there be a penalty after there was a seasonal shutoff statement sent out. Hood added that there are properties that are vacant but still being used for heating purposes. The Clerk will be responsible for notifications and follow up.
Hood believes that monthly billing is not the way to go because of the costs involved, but perhaps quarterly.
The Board would like to invite Assistant Town Administrator, Joe Powers to the next meeting to run billing and reading cycles. The Board will keep this as an ongoing agenda item.
Town Meeting-Recap: Carlson was pleased with the results. Felix reiterated that the position is approved but is not funded. The Board agreed that they made great strides with Article 28.
Discussion-Wastewater and Water Commission Warrant: Article 28: Felix reported that there was misinformation with the public, the job description was lined out, and said it’s all about communication. The Board members agreed to revisit and revise the position description.
Minutes:
Moved to approve the minutes of 4/3/2018, by Felix.
Seconded by Nass, and the motion carried, 5-0.
Correspondence:
Email from Brent Harold dated April 26, 2018
Topics for Future Discussions:
- Board reorganization and Agenda items
- Monthly meter readings
- Indian Neck and Pleasant Point
The meeting adjourned by consensus at 7:30 P.M.
Public Record:
-WhiteWater General Operations Report dated May 1, 2018