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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - WC - 09/28/2017 F Commissioners oh�sse� s`trter Leonora C.Jenkins TW D E P A R T M E N T John W. Steinmetzi >o""ssEr RolfN.G esteb w„ �the ConrnemkY Since 1950 y Minutes of the Cobasset Board of Water Commissioners 339 King Street—Water Treatment Plant Thursday, September 28, 2017 @ 9:00 am Members Present: Leonora Jenkins, Chair John Steinmetz,Vice-Chair Rolf Gjesteby, Clerk Recording Secretary: Brenda Douglas Guests Present: Leroy Kendricks, Joe Geary& Carl Hillstrom of Woodard& Curran, Ron Menard, Paul Carlson, Leland Jenkins from Advisory Committee,Brian Joyce,Nate Redmann from Capital Budget, Jason Federico, Leslie Fallon and her son Lee called the meeting called to order at 9:02 am., 2"d by Rolf all in favor. Abatements 450 Jerusalem Road(Leslie Fallon) She came before the board again to discuss with Rolf who was unable to attend the last meeting abatement of her mother's property water bill dated 5/1/17. There was a lengthy discussion and Leslie's son then spoke with the board on his mother's behalf. After some time, they decided to leave. No motion was made. 214 Atlantic Avenue(Ellen Casey Boyd) It was noted she has a meter pit and the line broke when it was turned on for the season. She had fixed immediately and paid the bill as well. There was a discussion to charge her some usage. The board voted to abate all except 300 c.f. Rolf made a motion to abate all but 300 c. f. 2"d by John all in favor. Communication/SCADA Upgrade Leroy gave some background in his years of experience. He then gave a timeline as to when the project began in 2014. Leroy gave everyone background in what SCADA does and how it communicates with outside sites as well as communication in the plant. Nathan Redmann said that there are issues that need to be addressed before proceeding. He wanted to make sure that the master plan that W&C has proposed is looking toward the future to make sure that they are looking at that. Ron Menard brought up several other issues that he would like to look at. Leroy explained that when W&C came in they did a quick assessment of the immediate problems. There were lines that were not secured on the internet and accessible to anyone. The proposal will move the department forward to secure the risk. He explained 339 King Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org that this will need to be done one way or another. Leroy said that if the work is not done that he feels it would put the department at risk. There was a lengthy discussion about the cost of the project. Then Nate requested that a comprehensive plan be set with what exactly the town would be taken. He then spoke about specific equipment that should be used. Leroy suggested having the IT Department as well as Nate at a kick off meeting to discuss the technology and what they would suggest. Nate then asked if the remote sites are climate controlled. If not, then the DVR will not work in extreme heat or cold. If not,then this would increase the costs. Brian stated that the sites are climate controlled. Nate suggested adding separate phases into the contract for the town to review as the project moves along. It was mentioned that the board has 2 weeks to get the warrant articles to Chris Senior. Kick off meeting 30%, 60%, 90% will be added to the contract. Additional Warrant Article—System Maintenance This would be to replace the tube settlers,replace raw water pump 2,repair high lift motor#2 and replace drain valve,this would be at a total of$155,000 and monies would come from retained earnings and put into system maintenance. John said that Lee would have to fill out the new form prior to meeting with Chris and this needs to be done before her meeting with Capital Budget. Public Comment Bob Jackson, Treasurer for St. Stephens Church came in to discuss the two capital recovery charges that the church was receiving. Rolf made a motion to grant the church a reduced rate charge for capital recovery charge on each account, because 2 meters are being used 2"d by Lee all in favor. The board then went back to discuss the upcoming Warrant Articles. Lee asked that the 10-year plan be updated for FYl. She would like it done by Monday meeting with Capital Budget was. Carl said that he would update for Lee. Dam Repairs/Grant Submission Joe reported that there is no word yet from the state, Jessica from W&C stated that last year it was not announced until October. Lee then discussed with Brian the sodium levels at Ellms Meadow. Joe provided everyone with the spreadsheet of the past samples taken. John then asked about the THM levels. Joe told John that he has looked into the different systems that Weston& Sampson proposed. The projection removal from MIEX or Ozone about what is currently being removed. Lee &Rolf updated Brian with their concerns about the James Lane project associated with snow removal and parking. Lee made a motion to have signs put up around Ellms Meadow saying,"Public Drinking Water Supply". This was 2"d by Rolf all in favor. 339 Igng Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org Rolf made a motion to abate all but 300 c.f 2"d by John all in favor. Motion by Rolf to approve August 30, 2017 meeting notes 2"d by John, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 11:30. Next meeting will be Wednesday October 25 b this will be an interconnect meeting with Aquarion Water and Linden Ponds @ 9:00 am. Respectfully Submitted, Brenda Douglas, Recording Secretary Approved By: �` �— Date: RolfN. Gjesteby, Clerk Cohasset Board of Water Commissioners 339 King Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025 Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org