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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - WC - 04/25/2017 Cohasset Water D E P A R T M E N T Commissioners Rolf N. Gjesteby o"�E Since T the awnZod 1950 o,vN o Leonora C.Jenkins John W. Steinmetz Minutes of the Cohasset Board of Water Commissioners 339 King Street— Water Treatment Plant April 25, 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,Ronit Goldstein(Aquarion Water) Rolf called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. 2"d by Lee all in favor. Interconnect Meeting with Linden Ponds &Aquarion John Amonte, Linden Ponds could not make the meeting and Steve Olson, Aquarion Water, could not as well. Ronit Goldstein of Aquarion Water asked for the daily readings from Linden Ponds to be put on the monthly report. Carl said that they probably could, but the monthly readings that Aquarion does are more accurate. Carl said that the daily readings from Whitney Crossing could be sent, but they want to know how much is being used at linden Ponds daily. Carl said that he has the number back to 2013 and it is within the 1%of the contract true up. Aquarion has already implemented the water restrictions as of April 15'to October 15'. John wanted to know how to get the daily reads to Aquarion. This is being populated on the monthly report that Bruce supplies Aquarion. Carl said that now that the communications are up and running the spreadsheet will be populated. Ronit then spoke about their water conservation plans/projects. Retrofitting individual & businesses new toilets etc. The have started their flushing program. Brian Joyce told Ronit that the town will be paving Jerusalem Road this summer. Ronit said that 589 Jerusalem Road needs a fire line put in as well as connections. Brian expects paving in July. Ronit will contact the owner. Brian said there is a strict 5 year moratorium on all roads. John said that he will not be able to proceed without the fire line. Brian said the Greek Orthodox church has something going on as well which Ronit will look into as well. Verizon Wireless—Upgrade/Modifications of Equipment John Steinmetz questions the height of the new antennas it looks like they will be 2' larger but within the same area. Brian Joyce then asked how many are currently on the tank. Currently there are 12,which they are proposing being swapped out for 8' antennas 339 Igng Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org which will be 24' higher. Brian asked if they would be mounted in the same spots. 8 antennas must be repositioned due to non-favorable positioning. These would go below the AT&T. The center line does not change Brian wanted to make sure that they are aware of the communication for Police,Fire, Water&AT&T that this upgrade will not impede on anyone else's communication. Brian asked about the 8 that are being relocated what position will they be in i.e. South toward the high school. Rolf said that we might have to have the tank painted again in 10 years. They said that they would have to remove their antennas and must bring in a roll in communications while the tank is down. They asked if it has been painted. Carl said it was just recovered, next time the antennas would have to come off. The lease language would have to be looked at before further feedback. Assistant Chief John Dockray again reiterated what Brian had stated. He wanted to make sure that it would not affect or cause physical interference with their communication. The representative from Verizon could not confirm that. Kira asked for the town RF information so that they will confirm that it will not be interfered with. Brenda will get this information to Verizon. John asked if the tank needed to be emptied to do the upgrade. They stated that it did not. John asked if they tested the tank afterwards to make sure of no structural integrity damage,Verizon said that it is not the norm to do so. Brian stated that they would require verification from the inside that the spot welding did not affect anything. This would be handled by a 3'd party, and John said it would be at Verizon's expense. Kira will review and possibly amend existing contract. John needs to talk to Police/Fire to make sure that they were not planning on using those sections of the tank. Photo simulations of the antennas will be supplied also leasing increase and 3`d party for inspections. Brian reiterated that it be spelled out that on their dime to when doing the painting of the tank and get a guarantee that it will not interfere with any other communications on the tank. Lincoln Lane Brian thanked Brenda for following up and finding out that the town owns Lincoln Lane. Brian felt that they could proceed with the looping project. John will contact Lou Ross to make sure all easements are in place and they are good to go, John would like a letter or email from Town Counsel stating they are good to go. Carl would like to have it surveyed and get borings done. It was suggested that a letter go out to abutters notifying them. Dam Inspection Report Carl handed to the board only one copy so they must read then forward to each other. The estimated cost to fix the dam was $100,0004275,000. Brian thought it should go out to bid and Carl stated it is maintenance and it would be beneficial to hire an engineer to oversee all aspects. John made a motion that we go out to bid for the work to be done at dam by inspection report, 2"d by Lee all in favor. Carl said that a permit needs to be filed for with EPA and ODS office of dam safety. Then they can proceed with getting 3 bids for each facet of the project. 372 King Street—Timothy Garrison Mr. Garrison sent the board a letter wanting to know if the Water Commission would like to purchase a piece of property at 372 King Street, which borders Lily Pond. The property is assessed at $30,000 which is what Mr. Garrison is looking for. There was 339 King Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org discussion and the board felt that they had no funds to purchase. Rolf made a motion to not purchase the property and suggest that Mr. Garrison donate to town, 2"d by John all in favor. Woodard & Curran Pond level is close to normal for this time of year. Rainfall has been above normal currently we are at 21"last year at this time it was at 16". After the rain this week the reservoir will be completely full. Ellms Meadow shut down due to a water main break. We lost a few days getting up and running since a new fluoride pump was needed. Caustic Conversion—Mechanical guys have been in, electrician& SCADA guy here yesterday. Fill line,vent line and piping for tank have been completed. Because of the delay in getting the pumps we have lost a month or so. Carl reported that the bid opening for the chemical consortium is May 5'. This will ensure us the best chemical pricing. Sludge Update—At the end of May the contractor will be in to remove. Carl has been out transferring as much as he can into the GEO bag. He is hoping by mid next week to be done then let it dry out. It will be disposed of in Ct which is cheaper than Bourne. Pumpage is down 4.5% and so is the sale of water. Hydrant Flushing will begin Monday, May I". Next meeting Interconnect meeting Tuesday, July 18ei @ 9:00 Brenda will notify Aquarion/Linden ponds. Cohasset Community Cleanup—This is supposed to be this weekend coming up. Lee said that there has not been much interest. The article never go put in the Mariner. Lee said that the Scouts are supposed to help. Lee spoke to Jen Oram up at Town Hall and she suggested between 10-1 on Cushing Road. Supplies have been donated from Hingham Lumber&Aubuchon. Lee asked if anyone was available to help supervise on Saturday. Rolf will tell his mother and he was sure she would help. Gloves &heavy duty bags were donated. John made a motion to approve the March 28,2017 meeting notes,this was 2"d Lee, all in favor. Carl said the discharge permit for residuals is a general permit that was issued,back in 2012 we were told to apply for individual permit and we are still waiting to hear. In the meantime,they have given us the chance to file a NOI for a general discharge permit. This would save us for having to worry about the aluminum. Carl said we have 6 months to get this done. Lee reminded everyone to vote for Rolf at the elections. The board would like to revisit the sites for communication upgrade and cameras. John suggested having it on the agenda for the next meeting. 339 King Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383.0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org Next meeting Tuesday, May 23'd @ 9:00. John made a motion to adjourn at 10:50, 2nd by Lee all in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Brenda Douglas, Recording Secretary Approved By: e< ' Date Rolf Gjesteby, Clerk Cohasset Board of Water Commissioners 339 King Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org