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Minutes of the Cohasset Board of Water Commissioners
339 King Street—Water Treatment Plant
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 @ 9:00 am
Members Present: John Steinmetz, Chair
Leonora Jenkins, Clerk
Recording Secretary: Brenda Douglas
Guests Present: Joe Geary, Carl Hillstrom, Don Piatt,Jason Federico
John called the meeting called to order at 9:05 am., 2"d by Lee all in favor.
Financials
Don gave financials through the end of June. He still needs to reconcile the revenues and
close the books out before final numbers are given. Lee then discussed not being able to
get the dam maintenance done since we did not hear back from the state until January
instead of September stating we did not get the grant. There was $178+K line item in
FYI the majority of which will be turned back. Lee asked if monies are depleted from
FYI Dam Maintenance line item could they use System Maintenance monies till the
money could be replenished at the Fall Town Meeting. Don said that they could do so.
Woodard & Curran
Looping S. Main to Ledgewood Farm Drive—Jason reported that the work has been
completed. The only thing still on site is the silt sock. Jason will check with Jeff
Summers, Conservation Agent,to see if it can be removed. It was not put in contract for
the contractor to remove the silt sock. Jason said if he gets approval to remove he will
ask Brendan and Connor to remove. Lee asked about the software from Woodard&
Curran. Jason said he has the information and is working on updating the towns system.
Verizon Antennas—Carl stated that they seem to still be working on. Lee asked if the
increase from Verizon has happened yet. Brenda reported that the increase has not
commenced yet.
Scituate Hill Water Tank Painting—The bid went out on the Central Register and will be
available July 19'. The pre-bid meeting is on August 2"d, bid opening is August 16`h.
Jason expects work to commence in September. Jason is going to confirm with David
Merrithew that he will be available for the pre-bid meeting. Carl said that he would be
available as well.
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THM Study—Jason asked Carl if he had a THM formation curb. The contractor is
looking for this information. Carl said we may have it,but it should be updated. We
could do sampling in house. 3'week in August the sampling to be done. Joe stated that
internally they have been testing and adjusting of chlorine,TOC removal is down. John
asked what will happen if we exceed, Carl said that they would have to report to the state,
but as for the annual average it will be close but should be fine.
Communication/SCADA Update—Bid package went out 7/13/18 to town for approval,
7/30/18 bid packet to be approved by town, 8/6/18 bid to be advertised, 8/31/18 will be
the bid opening, 9/7/18 bid evaluation, 9/17/18 bid will be awarded,project to be
completed by 11/5/18.
Harvester Weed Disposal—Solitude Lake Management is scheduled to be here the week
of July Vh to do the harvesting. Jason said that the DPW will help with the trucking of
weeds to the transfer station. Jason stated that he is looking to possibly have a dumpster
put out and have them truck it to the transfer station instead of using DPW employees.
Arc Flash Study—Joe reported that there is a conference call on Friday.
Fencing in Ellms Meadow—Quotes were given to board for review. Brenda received
quotes from 2 companies for the 8' fence. First was Armstrong Fence,their quote was
$44,641.43. The other company to bid was American Fences Inc in the amount of
$72,187.31. John asked that this be tabled until next meeting when Rolf will be in
attendance. Then there was a discussion about putting up cameras. John asked if the
Police could get involved,Jason said he would talk to Chief Quigley. Then it was
suggested putting up larger signs stating, "Under Surveillance", "Police Take Notice".
Lee noted that the current signs give that info. Lee asked if the water was still being
tested for sodium at Ellms Meadow. Carl said that it was still being tested.
Reservoir Levels/Rainfall Update—Carl reported that 1.2"of rain as of today, and 2"is
needed by the end of the month to stay out of restrictions. Levels in Lily Pond and Aaron
River Reservoir are normal.
Main Break Cunningham Bridge—Iaria was hired to fix John made a motion to send bill
it MIG,2"d by Lee all in favor. Jason will check with Brian.
Graph Testing Data—Jason will make sure that the data is up to date for next meeting.
Abatements/Warrants/Minutes
John made motion to approve the April 11,2018 meeting notes, 2nd by Lee. Then
John made a motion to approve the May 23,2018 meeting notes,2nd by Lee.
Abatement
Aiden Donahue of 4 Ledgewood Drive wanted to board to review his request for
abatement of his May 1,2018 water bill which he stated that he had a leaky toilet. The
bill was paid in full,but the board felt that as a homeowner they should be responsible
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and should have detected the leaky toilet. John made a motion to deny the abatement
request from Mr. Donahue,this was 2"d by Lee all in favor.
Warrants signed off and approved.
Commission Comments
25 James Lane(David Bigley)—Owner is looking to sub-divide his property and the
Water Department has an easement going through the property,he is looking to have it
removed. Jason said that if it is a real easement then it has to go to town meeting for
approval. John stated that he needs to get a lawyer. Jason will reach out to town hall
employees as well as Rich Henderson to see what needs to be addressed.
Brenda will send an email out to commission to schedule next meeting.
John made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 am,2"d by Lee, all in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brenda Douglas,Recording Secretary
Approved Date: 02 /
VeonCora C. Jenkins, Clerk
Cohasset Board of Water Commissioners
339 King Street,Cohasset,Massachusetts 02025
Tel:(781)383-0057 Fax:(781)383-2906 www.cohassetwater.org