Minutes

Meeting date: 
Monday, March 13, 2017

Minutes

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Planning Committee

March, 13th 2017

Start: 7:00pm

 

Posted Location: Department of Public Works Meeting Room

220 West Main Street

 

ATTENDEES: Alex Hay, Chair Curt Felix Fred Vandershmidt Patrick Winslow

Guest Justina Carlson (Water Com Board Chair)

A SIGN WAS POSTED AT THE DPW AT 6:45PM TO MOVE MEETING

TO THE COA

715 OLD KINGS HIGHWAY

Business

  • Discussion to approve a Letter of Support for the Mayo Creek Proposed Hydrologist

    • There was some discussion lead by Pat Winslow to the advantages of supporting more research for the Mayo Creek Project

    • Motion by Alex Hay to support the said Letter

    • PASSED IN FAVOR 4-0

  • Discussion of support for joint Town staff position for water quality monitor – Wastewater and Water Commissioners

    • A lengthy discussion was had regarding the need to request more support for the town in completing the CWMP –

    • More expertise and professional support is and will be needed to continue to monitor the nutrient loading situation.

    • In addition – the underfunded and all volunteer board of the Water Commissioners is also in need to lead the board into the next several years

    • More discussion was had in regard to proposing a new position to the Town that would oversee both the duties of the water quality monitoring and the water system in the Town.

    • A motion by Pat Winslow to create a new combine department position to help both the Wastewater and Water Boards grow into the next phases.

    • Discussion lead by Curt Felix - It is very apparent that the time and professional skills of all volunteer boards is beginning to show its weaknesses on very costly and regulated issues that the town must get ahead of.We need help and guidance from a true professional to manage and lead us.

    • PASSED IN FAVOR 4-0

       

  • Motion to adjurn at 8:53PM by Fred Vandershmidt

     

    • PASSED IN FAVOR 4-0