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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - SC - 11/13/2015 V�4 ��- - • , . TOWN OF COHASSET 0 Sewer Commission 41 Highland Avenue Cohasset, MA 02025 OHASSET 781-383-4108 sewer(&cohassetma.org DATE: Friday, November 13, 2015 TIME: 12:00 pm PLACE: Basement Meeting Room, Town Hall Meeting called to order @ 12:00 noon Attendance: Bryan Baldwin,Bill McGowan,Wayne Sawchuk,Diane Hindley,Dan Coughlin(CES)via conference call 1. North Cohasset Flow Diversion a. Diversion Location Map: Dan Couhlin of Coughlin Environmental Services (CES) stated the flow is being diverted from Gate Valve N9 at Windy Hill east along Jersualem Road as illustrated on a plan distributed for review. He estimates the flow to be approximately 30- 40,000 GPD. b. Diversion Operational Impact: Mr. Coughlin stated the system has been operating without any problems for nearly two (2)months. Pressure in the system slightly increased initially, but have dropped back to normal, likely due to clearing of an obstruction. The older Interon pumps have not gone into alarm as anticpated in selected areas. c. North Cohasset Flow Diversion: Chairman Baldwin distributed draft letter dated 11/8/15 addressed to the Hull Permanent Sewer Commission to provide notice of the diversion effective 1111115. He reiterated that the impetus for the diversion is solely in response to the significant 39%rate increase that is estimated to amount to approximately$93,000. It was agreed to attach a list of the properties that will remain connected to Hull. The list will be completed with a final report from CES by 11/20/16, and the letter should be mailed return receipt requested prior to Thanksgiving. Hingham should be copied. MOTION by Chairman Baldwin to send the letter to the Town of Hull Permanent Sewer Commission as written, seconded by Mr. Sawchuk, and the votes was unanimous (3-0). d. Booster Pumps: Mr. Sawchuk questioned if boster pumps were needed as previously suggested might be? Mr. Coughlin stated none are needed. Please note the following: This agenda includes anticipated items for discussion and/or vote;it is subject to change at the discretion of the board. This is a public meeting unless otherwise posted as Executive Session.Public comments and/or input are welcome however,we ask that you raise your hand and wait until the board recognizes you.Once recognized please state your name and address(or affiliation to the subject matter)for the record. e. North Cohasset Unimproved Lots: Mr. David Farrag of 23 Hull Street asked how the approved diversion would impact any unimproved lots seeking sewer connections. Chairman Baldwin stated that there is only a single sewer district as approved by Town Meeting, with subdistricts segmented into North or Central based on where the flow was being processed. The diversion creates capacity in both the North and Central subdistricts. f. Gate Valves: Several gate valves needed to be replaced as they were not operational. Chairman Baldwin questioned if the valves are being exercised on a regular basis as part of a preventative maintenance program? Mr. Coughlin noted that United Water is required to exercise the valves on a three (3) cycle per contract. 2. Plan of Study a. Workshop on December 9, 2015: Chairman Baldwin distributed a draft article for The Cohasset Mariner to notice the public. Diane Hindley to place a notice on the town website. The remaining $25,000 balance in the appropriation could be used for data collection beyond that completed to date by the Board of Health. 3. Debt Service a. Finance Director Mary Gallagher distributed a document Debt Service Fiscal Years 2015- 2033 dated 11/12/15 illustrating how the remaining balance is to be paid off. Meeting adjourned. 1:30 pm Please note the following: This agenda includes anticipated items for discussion and/or vote;it is subject to change at the discretion of the board. This is a public meeting unless otherwise posted as Executive Session.Public comments and/or input are welcome however,we ask that you raise your hand and wait until the board recognizes you.Once recognized please state your name and address(or affiliation to the subject matter)for the record.