Water and Sewer Agenda 4.17.24 at 6:00 - Town Hall

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Water and Sewer Meeting Agenda April 17, 2024 –6:00 PM Town Hall

Meeting Called to order at 
New Business
  1. Warrant Articles due to TOH Administrator for Annual Town Meeting 4/19/24. 
  2. Qtr. 2 2024 Water and Sewer Billing.  Payments due 6.3.2024.
    1. How many bills pulled to review? 10-12 meter reads pulled, no read on meter. KE to remove zero read meter fees and for review the no read issue for corrective action.
    2. How do we correct Meter Fee to base rate?
  3. 1 Westwood Drive- is this location tied to Sewer? Need to validate location is tied to sewer line.  Homeowner discussed with Kathy Engwer. Kathy printed current bill balance. Homeowner agreed to pay. PENDING to confirm bill balance is paid in full. KE to set up appointment with homeowner. Fee to turn on/ turn off water discussed.
  4. CWSRF Asset Management Grant status. The grant is for $89,775 and this Town is responsible for $29,925 of in-kind services and $29,925 cash match.  The Total Project value is the sum of those three, $149,625. KE to create ARPA Request. Selectboard reviewed and approved $15K ARPA funds.  Water and Sewer need to fund the balance. OPEN
  5. 8 Basket Street – Nick Toroni June gallon usage 13,107, prior months average 9000 gallon range. Kathy met with the homeowner. Motion made to abate interest from 1/2024 by Karon Hathaway, motion 2nd by. Sue Fopaino. Paid 2023 amount $56.65, owes $2,870.99 as of 3/24/24. Motion made by Karon Hathaway, motion 2nd by Sue Fopaino to allow $50.00 deducted from payment due as a one-time forgiveness. PENDING PAYMENT. KE to create an abatement.
  6. Water Operator to seek quotes on the new SCADA system.
  7. Revisit Water and Sewer Administrative Coordinator Job Description. OPEN
  8. WasteWater Operator Job Description – Need copy of John Berry’s update. KE to make copies of John’s markup notes on Job Description. OPEN
  9. Water Operator Job Description OPEN.
  10. Wastewaster Treatment Plant Operator Salary Discussion
  11. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator status?
  12. Create ad for recruiting for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. KH
  13. Create letter to John Barry One Year Good Faith Contract. KH
  14. Water Operator Job Description OPEN. KH
  15. Any other topics not included on this agenda.
  16. Next Water and Sewer Meeting scheduled for 5.1.2024 – 6:00 PM at Town Hall.

 

Meeting Adjourned 
 
A PORTION OF THIS MEETING MAY BE HELD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AS OUTLINED UNDER M.G.L. CHAPTER 30A, SECTION 21.
 
Dan Oliveira                                Karon Hathaway                          Sue Fopaino        

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