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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - WC - 03/28/2017 (2) - COIZasset Water �= D E P A R T M E N T Commissioners ° +a � RolfN. Gjesteby on�sscT �iCf"ltl lJ1Z S 07Yd7tlla d.� Znc;? 1950 oN C ,N i��o Leonora C. Jenkins John W. Steinmetz Minutes of the Cohasset Board of Water Commissioners 339 King Street—Water Treatment Plant March 28, 2017 @ 9:00 am Members Present: Rolf Gjesteby, Chairman Leonora Jenkins,Vice-Chairman John Steinmetz, Clerk Recording Secretary: Brenda Douglas Guests Present: Carl Hillstrom, Joe Geary, Ron Menard, Brian Joyce, Chris Senior Rolf called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. 2"d by Lee all in favor. Citizens Petition—Stop & Shop Plaza No one arrived so the board tabled till someone arrives. Scituate Hill Tank Clearing of Easement for Fiber Optics Ron Menard was requesting help from the Water Department to help clear the easement area up to the Scituate Hill tank for the fiber optics line which needs to be put in a conduit. Ron said that the easement has been cleared up to the bend but needs to be cleared from bend to the tank. Once it is cleared the plan it to install the conduit for communication to the new building. John asked about the expenses that will be incurred. The DPW cannot help due to the staffing issues of being 6 people down. The board said that they do not have the manpower or the equipment to help facilitate the clearing of the easement. Ron said that they had a contingency plan and went to town meeting in May and they do have the existing funds still left, $28,000. This would have to be used to supply the gear to be paid for the building and clearing. Ron just wanted to make sure the board was aware that the conduit for the town is being put in place and Ron and Brian suggested putting in a 2"d conduit for water if we wanted to put in electrical etc. Brian stated it is about 1,000 feet to clear. John said that if we are just looking at the cost of the conduit that it might be advantageous to put the 2"d conduit in when they are putting theirs in. Brian said it would be around $2,000 for stock. Brian said to be fair$2500 would be a more accurate amount. Carl brought up the fact that a contractor would probably have additional costs for the 2"d conduit. Brian said they would ask for bids and see what the come in at. John made a motion to clear easement area provided that there is no cost to the Water Department for digging the trench, however the board would like to put in a 2"d 4"conduit at the Water Departments expense up to $2500. This was 2"d by Lee all in favor. 339 King Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org Ron then stated that this is the last piece of a$650,000 project for the town. Brian will reach out to Rich Henderson to see if there are as-builts for where the tanks main was moved and where it is stubbed. Verizon Wireless—Upgrade/Modification of Equipment Kira Tangney emailed the board with the modification,but declined to attend the meeting. One of the modification would be to swap out 12 antennas for 8' antennas which is 4' higher. John suggested having someone from Verizon come in and explain all the changes. Brian pointed out that it looks like they will be spot welding the tank and not a good idea since the tank was just drained and painted. John said that they need to get the approval before proceeding. John said that it would affect the structure and stress load to the tank. Another issue brought up was aesthetically how it would impact the abutters. Brian Joyce said that Police,Fire should be part of the conversation. Carl brought up the fact that maintenance is not part of the existing contract. Carl pointed out that David Merrithew,who did the inspection of the Bear Hill tank stated that the cost to paint including removing of antennas and putting back on would be an additional $100,000. All agreed that Verizon needs to come in and have a conversation. They should not be allowed to weld on the tank especially since the tank was just welded. Chris Senior then came in and was briefed on what Verizon&AT&T were requesting. AT&T Request to amend current contract John said that AT&T what they are saying is that they have numerous other locations now and they don't necessarily need our tanks. This is why they wish to renegotiate the monthly amount and reduce from$2025 to$1887.00 Lee also pointed out that it went to town meeting vote on the amount being paid and increase 3%each year. John made a motion to reject AT&T request to amend the current contract amount. This was 2nd by Rolf all in favor. John then suggested inviting them to come in and discuss. John requested that Brenda reach out to Verizon to have them come in and speak with the board,Police, Fire,Brian Joyce. I will send an email. John suggested that they reach out to Brian Joyce. Lee brought up the subject of James Lane to Brian Joyce. Lee said an extra parking spot was put in, and the parking lot is draining into the wetland and there is no drainage to get it away from the wellfield. Chris suggested that the board send a letter to planning with their concerns. Once this is place then he can go to bat on behalf of the board. Community cleanup, Chris said Jeff Summers Conservation Agent would be heading this up. Lee then stated she has spoken to many people to get many people involved in cleanup. Lee contacted Hingham Lumber that will be providing large bags and rubberized gloves, emailed the School Superintendent about student volunteers and talked to the Community Garden Club to have someone identify invasives to be eliminated. The main area for the Water Department cleanup will be along Cushing Road in our wellfield watershed. 339 King Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org Aaron River Dam Update—The report is being finalized and will be sent at end of week. The report will be sent to the DCR, and Carl feels that they will go along with the recommendations. There is some seepage in the spillway which needs to be addressed. South Main Street—Ledgewood Farm Drive Loop Carl told the board that he and Brendan Stone met with Glenn Pratt to see what he remembered of the project. Brenda found the easements which were paid for and have been documented with the Registry of Deeds. Carl said that there are no easements on Lincoln Lane. It was explained that this is a common driveway as far as we can tell. Brian will check to see if it is considered a road. The owners would need to be approached and explain that they would get a new main and attached as well as the road would be paved. John said that this would still need to go thru Town Counsel to make sure it is documented. Brian going to check ownership then we will see if anyone knows the owners. Chris Senior informed the board that the Citizen Petition has been withdrawn. Donald Stasko withdrew. Warrants The board signed off and approved all warrants. Meeting Notes John motion to approve the February 28, 2017 meeting notes,this was 2"d by Lee, all in favor. Abatements The board revisited the McKinnon abatement request. Rolf made a motion to deny the request for 384 Jerusalem Road as there is no justification 2"d by John all in favor. Commission Comments Lee asked Carl if there are any areas to clean up i.e. Aaron River Reservoir, Beechwood, Earth Day weekend is 4/28 &4/29, Lee is looking for volunteers to oversee the cleanup. Carl reported that AE Diving is not interested in doing the cleanup of the intake. Carl said that he needs to look into another company,he will reach out to Brian to see if he has any suggestions. Carl will also reach out to Pare Corp to see if they know of any divers that may be interested. There has been a 2-week delay in the day tanks being delivered for the lime conversion. If all goes as planned the tanks will be delivered next week and installed with the pumps. The chemical dosing on the PAC has been reduced in half and results have been fine. This will bring down the chemical costs. Lee then asked if anyone had heard anything about the new truck. It was reported that it should arrive shortly, but no exact date has been given. Lee then suggested that John go by James Lane and check out the area. 339 King Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org Next meeting will wait until the board hears back from Verizon, keeping in mind school vacation week is 15-22, John will be on vacation that week, and Lee is gone 8-18. The interconnect meeting will be April 25' so Brenda will attempt to schedule Verizon, Police, Fire, Brian Joyce scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2017. John made a motion to adjourn at 10:46, 2"d by Rolf all in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Brenda Douglas,Recording Secretary Approved By: Date JqA Steinmetz, Clerk C hasset Board of Water Co fission rs 339 King Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org