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Minutes of the Cohasset Board of Water Commissioners
339 King Street—Water Treatment Plant
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 @ 8:30 am
Members Present: Rolf Gjesteby, Chairman
Leonora Jenkins,Vice-Chairman
John Steinmetz, Clerk
Recording Secretary: Brenda Douglas
Guests Present: Joe Geary, Carl Hillstrom, Jason Federico, John Amonte, Rich Beal,
Mike Schrader from Tighe& Bond,Joe Hamilton,Don Piatt, Brian Joyce, Kristen Arute
(388 Gardner Street,Hingham)
Rolf made a motion to open meeting at 8:30, seconded by Lee, all in favor.
Interconnect Meeting with Linden Ponds & Aquarion Water
No one from Aquarion Water attended. John Amonte reported that the next project is 2
years out which is the assisted living facility. John asked about the reading from Linden
Ponds. Carl said that the readings have been coming through. Lee asked about the true
up. Carl said we owe approximately 2.2 million and will true up by the end of the year.
There was then a discussion about how far along Hingham is in taking over Aquarion
Water Company.
Rich Beal from A.W. Perry, Inc. —Water Needs Hingham Development
Mr. Beal started his presentation by explaining a little bit about his company, and some
of the properties that they own. Derby Streets, S. Shore Park are owned also on the
Route 3 corridor as far as Plympton. He told the board about all the assets of his
company. They are planning on developing more in Hingham. The biggest challenge is
the infrastructure in the South Hingham Area exit 15 @ Derby Street. He has spoken
with Aquarion, MWRA and even Weymouth. In speaking with a State Senator, he stated
Cohasset may be able to assist in selling water for their development. Lee explained that
Cohasset does have some restrictions. John asked if Linden Ponds has anything to do
with the restrictions and it is a separate contract with the state. Carl explained that under
the water management we have a specific amount we can sell to Linden Ponds. Jason
said that the water management act would have to be amended, Linden Ponds will not
give back what they have contracted. The projections are 120-180,000 gallons a day.
Carl said it would have to go through engineering to see if it is even feasible. John
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explained that the board would be in favor,but it would need to go through W&C and
town engineers. Jason said this could be put into the 20-year projection. Rich said they
need to go to town meeting due to the property being industrial and wanting to make it
recreational and domestic. John asked that Mr. Beal,Jason and Joe Geary exchange
cards.
Water Treatment Plant Roof—Jason is recommending going with the reliable$218,500
with a 20-year standard rubber roof. Same as what is up there today. Jason says it is
more than adequate. Notice of award today,Lee made a motion to accept the alternative
2nd by Rolf,All in favor.
T-Mobil Tank Lease RFP—This is on hold till January 1"due to complications and costs
with Sprint merger. There was a discussion about Holly Hill Farm possibly allowing a
tower on their property for Verizon. This would help with some of the the dead zone
issues along the water.
Dam Maintenance—They should be complete with crack repairs by the end of the week.
Final mowing should be done in December.
Sludge Removal—Removal has begun today. This will be done annually for now on.
LED Lighting Upgrade—Still at the schools. This will be scheduled after the boilers are
done at the school.
Facilities Study—Jason is currently working on the RFP for the facilities study.
Main Break Replacement at Treatment Plant—Joe explained that there was an issue a
year ago when power was lost and did not come back properly. This is the original
equipment. EESCO was contacted they will be here on Friday with electrical engineer
from Woodard& Curran in Portland. There will be no charge from the contractor for the
site visit.
Rate Study,Mike Schrader of Tighe&Bond—Alt A maintains existing rate with an
increase each year. Alt B would modify fee structure and maintain existing tiers. Alt C
maintain existing fee structure revise usage tiers. Mike then discussed a 31 tier rate.
John would like to keep the rate the same and just increase the Capital Recovery,rename
this to Base Rate, and increase a certain percentage each year.
Financials—Don Piatt,
The meeting ran long Don did a quick overview of revenues and had to leave to go to
another meeting.
Abatements—American Legion, 98 Summer Street—Joe Hamilton spoke to the board on
behalf of the Legion. They had their ice machine let go and the water was going into a
drain with no evidence that it was leaking. Rolf made a motion to approve abatement in
the amount of$1,594.00,this was 2nd by Lee all in favor.
Motion made by John to approve October 29,2019 meeting notes,this was 2"a by Lee all
in favor.
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390 C J Cushing Highway System Development Charge—Nothing to report, still have
not received any updated plans.
Mass DOT Meeting Route 3A Water Main work slated for 2023. Brian met with the
state last week, spring of 2023 is when they plan on starting the paving/construction on
3A. They have agreed to put in our water main replacement with their bid. Jason will
pull tie cards and get to State, he will review with Brendan before forwarding.
Construction would be from Beechwood to Scituate line.
Next Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2019 @ 8:30. John made a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:56 am this was 2nd by Rolf, all in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brenda Douglas,Re7-AA,'
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Approved By: Date: 12 / 2 ° /.f
Cohasset Board of Water Commissioners
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