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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - WC - 07/22/2015 f i Cohasset Water D E P A R T M E N T Commissioners {J�+� ���i ��I�S 1tJ f),, /� Leonora C. Jenkins o�hsS �, GlLG /��E! Rolf N. Gjesteby John W. Steinmetz Minutes of the Cohasset Board of Water Commissioners 339 King Street—Water Treatment Plant July 22, 2015 @ 9:30 am Members Present: Leonora Jenkins, Chairman Rolf Gjesteby, Vice-Chairman John Steinmetz, Clerk Recording Secretary: Brenda Douglas Guests Present: Carl Hillstrom,Karen Quigley, Bryan Baldwin, Wayne Sawchuk, Marc Drainville, Joe Geary, Brian Joyce, Bill McGowan, Chris Senior, Kate McAlarey Motion made by Lee seconded by Rolf to call the meeting to order at 9:31 all in favor. Lee turned meeting over to Sewer Commissioners. Then Bryan Baldwin opened the Sewer Commission meeting. Bryan explained the study that they are doing is not just a sewer project. The study is being done on behalf of the town. GHD has been hired to help them understand the needs of the town and have a plan study. Mark Drainville said that they are going to meet with the various committees. They met with the BOH and are waiting to meet with the Con Com. Bryan stated that he is looking for feedback. Rolf wanted to make sure that the project was coordinated properly. Wayne said they have put cameras in every single main over a 3 year period. The have determined that they do not have to replace anything at this time. Their plant has now been upgraded. Lee said that years ago the issue of nutrient overload in the water was brought up. Lee said that the Doane Street area as well as Beechwood would be good areas to look at for sewer. Lee said that she has spoken to Brian Joyce and Kate from the high school to do some environmental studies. Lee is looking to get some source points for testing around the pond. Wayne wanted to know if any testing is done at 3A @ King Street where it goes into Lily Pond. Carl stated we have not done testing at the source. Carl said he was sure that testing was done in the past but not currently. Wayne wanted to know if there were areas that need to be addressed immediately. The potential areas of concern were printed out and distributed to the board. Copy of memo attached. There was a discussion about the source water permit, Zone 2 and the abandoned well at Sohier Street. Lee said that the one area where the Water Department is weak in is the lack of testing out in the field. Lee said they are looking at the Garden 339 King Street, Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025 Tel: (781) 383-0057 Fax: (781) 383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org Club for assistance. It was explained that this is a town wide project not a sewer project. This is being funded by the town to see what needs to be addressed. If it is determined that there should be additional work,then they would go back to the town for funding. Carl stated our biggest concern is our surface water. Marc said that he would put together a letter after the meeting and then that would give everyone time to think about the subject. Wayne felt it was in the town's best interest to get some sort of testing done. Secondly as a result of the different studies that there may be structures that should be installed for disaster device around the pond. This would be the type of things that the town should do to protect the water supply and the town itself. Marc asked if there are restrictions on the type of fertilizer that can be used. Lee said there is something in the bylaws but it is supposed to be reported to the BOH. BOH and Open Space Committee looked at this closely but if they are with the state there is no enforceability of the Water Department. Bryan Baldwin adjourned the Sewer Commission meeting at 10:04 am. Brian Joyce Projects National Grid is doing pipe replacement starting 9/15 — 11115 in the downtown area. There is a 1928 gas main going thru the center of town community center to center of town Brook Street and Elm Street. This will be a 6-8 week project. Work hours are 6:00 pm to 2:00 am. This will be less disruptive. Half of the work will be main replacement, and then they will lay pipe beside old main. The line will then be pressure tested and if it passes services will be connected to new main. It will look like they are going down the road twice. There is an old water main in the downtown area. They are required to do curb to curb replacement. Brian spoke to Glenn about the water main from 1885 in the downtown area and he stated back in 2007 when work was done the pipe was in good condition. Carl said it is cement lined. Brian stated that there are new services and fire lines which were put in back in 2007. The only issue is the main itself. Carl said that the final paving will be done next year so we would have time to get funding if necessary. Jerusalem Road causeway is still in the permitting stages. Brian said it is taking longer than he thought. They want to raise it 2'. Brian has asked W&C to do a model showing what will happen if that area is bypassed and water is sent down the new main on Bow Street. Bear Hill Tank: Brian& Carl met with Scituate Fire & Cohasset Fire looking to install a new microwave antenna on the Bear Hill tank which will give some redundancy that will be advantageous to both towns. Lee wanted to know if there have been any abutters that have complained. No complaints have been reported. Brian explained that there are two antennas up their currently. They will be using existing metals. Rolf wanted to know that with having these additional things on the tank that our expense will be higher due to the fact that there is nothing in the contracts to help us with painting. Carl stated that the Capital Plan requires it to be painted in 2017. Carl said that the rust blooms have grown. 339 King Street, Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025 Tel: (781) 383-0057 Fax: (781) 383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org Raingardens: Brian said that Kate McAlarney and her students have been doing a great job. Kate said there was one they did last year that they built a wall and this year it is gone. Kate said that she and the kids are building the wall back up. Brian said he has ordered loam and stone which will be delivered here to the plant next week. Kate said that they took an entire week doing one on Arrowwood just cleaning out the trash. Once it was cleared they found the indicators for each plant. She would like to be able to get some sort of small fencing to put around it and possibly get a small plaque which gives the raingardens number and maybe say"Water Department". John then mentioned that there may be a grant thru the schools. Brian said that there is $7500 budgeted for this which is not much considering there are 50 raingardens. Brian thought that adopting a raingarden would be a great idea. Lee said she heard that Avalon donated $70,000 for raingardens and Lee wanted to know what happened to that money. Brian looked into it with Mary and there is no account for it. Brian said he would be a little more digging. Kate is having her students write stories about the raingardens and take pictures. Kate is hoping to get this into the Mariner. Lee asked if there was a map with all the raingardens listed. Brian said there is a G1S system at town hall which lists them. Chris said that they are working to bring on someone at Con Corn to enforce some of the issues which have been brought up about dumping. Lee made a motion to allow Kate McAlarey's students to use the conference room as long as it is available, 2nd by John, all in favor. Lee wanted to know why another board received the Water Departments financials before water did. Chris said they are working on communication but the numbers look good. John thanked Chris for the assistance with the legal bills. Conversion from Lime to Sodium Hydroxide Joe Geary of Woodard & Curran presented the board with a quote for the evaluation and basis of design for the chemical conversion,this is available upon request. This will be the engineering costs phase 1. Joe and Carl said that the storage needed is a big issue. Joe said there are a couple of unknowns. The new form as well as a pilot study. The cost of Phase 1 is $12,534.00. Lee and Rolf both agreed that Phase 1 should be started, it has been budgeted. Joe will get to W&C to have something written so that it can be signed off on to proceed. Joe & Carl said once phase 1 starts and the engineers are here to have them look at the intake to see about having the sludge removed. Water model: Paul Roux's memo is available upon request. Lee asked for an explanation of WaterCAD vs Water Gems. Lee and the board will speak with Brian Joyce to see what his preference would be. Abatements -None The Abatement policy which John has drawn up a draft copy will be amended to include that the customer must have repaired the leak in a timely manner and approved by the Water Department. 339 King Street, Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025 Tel: (781) 383-0057 Fax: (781) 383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org John made a motion to approve the abatement policy with the necessary changes 2"d by Rolf all in favor. This will be sent to the Clerk's Office once the changes are made. Motion made by John to approve the June 18, 2015 minutes 2nd by Rolf all in favor. Motion made by John to approve and July 8, 2015 meeting notes 2"d by Rolf all in favor. Joe had a question he was concerned about the 1885 water main going thru the center of town. He said he thought it might be a good idea to look into replacing the main. Carl said that gas only goes down 2' whereas the water main is down 5'. Lee would like someone to determine how many feet of old water main there is. Karen said that the town is working on a multi town project. This way anytime a road is being opened up all boards will be notified. Interconnect meeting next Tuesday, Carl will be in Foxboro for a Water Management Act meeting. The interconnect meeting will be at the treatment plant here on King Street at 10:00. Rolf said he would attend. John was unsure if he was available. I stated I would post it just in case both were able to attend. N 'h th Next meeting tentatively scheduled for August 18 or 19 Lee will let me know and get me an agenda to post. Motion made by Lee to adjourn at 11:40 2"d by Rolf all in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Brenda Douglas, Recording Secretary Approved By: Date: -'I t ( 2Q[-5 J4 Steinmetz, Clerk Cqhasset Board of Water Commissi ers 339 King Street, Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025 Tel: (781) 383-0057 Fax: (781) 383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org