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Dighton Water District 192 Williams St. No. Dighton, Ma 02764 Paul Pacheco Sue Medeiros Edward Swartz COMMISSIONERS Carol A. Stevens TREASURER November
10, 2009 A
meeting of the Dighton Water District Commissioners was held at the District office
at 6:00 P.M. Chairman of the Board,
Paul Pacheco called the meeting to order.
First
order of business was Tom Medeiros-Eagle Project. Tom Medeiros’s son spoke on how he was a
life scout for Troop 45 in Dighton and he wanted to do a project putting
reflective tape on all the hydrants in Dighton. He mentioned it would make the hydrants
more visible at night for emergency personnel, the tape was approved by the
Coast Guard, it would be two inch strips around the
trunk of the fire hydrants and would be paid for through fund raising all he
needed was permission to touch the hydrants.
Commissioner, Edward Swartz said, “I have no problem talk to the Fire
Chief on where he’d like to see them.”
Clerk of the Board of Commissioners, Sue Medeiros said, “I think it’s
a great idea.” Paul Pacheco asked,
“Anything to say about it Chuck?”
Superintendent, Charles Cestodio asked,
“When were you planning on starting this?”
Tom Medeiros’s son said, “In the spring.” Charles Cestodio
said, “The only thing I would recommend a lot of our hydrants are in dire need of painting I would like to see them get
painted prior to installing this.”
After a discussion on the matter Edward Swartz made a motion to allow
Tyler Medeiros to continue with his Eagle Scout Project and utilize the fire
hydrants necessary. The motion was
seconded by Sue Medeiros. Edward
Swartz and Sue Medeiros were in favor.
Paul Pacheco signed the necessary paperwork. The
next order of business was payroll; A discussion was held. Edward Swartz requested spreadsheets from
the three companies involved showing what each one was offering for the
prices quoted. Sue Medeiros mentioned
she had concerns with ADP and that the Town has CDS. Edward Swartz mentioned he wanted to review
the three proposals and get the process moving. The
next order of business was to review a sign for the entranceway. Paul Pacheco reviewed some specs with the
Board. Edward Swartz mentioned the
sign at East Providence High School.
Paul Pacheco mentioned he would update the specs. The
next order of business was the old office building. Charles Cestodio
mentioned the building was currently being used for storage. Paul Pacheco mentioned eventually he would
like to see a garage at the Treatment Facility for the trucks. Edward Swartz mentioned getting specs from
North Dighton of the garage and office building they put up. Paul Pacheco mentioned he would like to do
something with the old property and have everything here in one location. Edward Swartz mentioned they couldn’t do
anything until it was placed on a warrant but they could take a look at it
between now and then. Paul Pacheco
mentioned to get through this winter with the old building. The
next order of business was the lagoons.
The lagoons were discussed and a decision was made to let them drain
down and freeze for the winter then get it tested. The
next order of business was new business.
Sue Medeiros asked if there was any timeline as to when checks were
going to go out to reimburse people.
Edward Swartz mentioned a report by person was needed from the
Assessor and the Treasurer and they were going to provide that list. Edward Swartz mentioned Mary was working on
it. Sandra MacDonald was in attendance
and voiced her father’s concerns. Edward
Swartz said, “I make a motion to approve the warrant for the Special Town
Meeting.” Commissioner, Sue Medeiros
said, “Second.” Paul Pacheco said,
“All in favor. Ayes have it.” Sandra MacDonald said, “Just so I can be more clear about this once this all goes through I won’t
be eligible to participate in your meetings.”
Edward Swartz said, “You’re not eligible now.” Paul Pacheco said, “You’re not even
eligible now.” Edward Swartz said,
“Even if you went to the one next week.”
Sandra MacDonald said, “I can go just as an observer.” Paul Pacheco said, “What we’re going to end
up doing is having an area with non-voters and one with voters.” Sue Medeiros said, “The day we took the
vote to reimburse they were no longer in the District.” Edward
Swartz said, “I make a motion to approve the minutes of October 20th. Sue Medeiros said, “Second.” Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor. Ayes have it.” Sue
Medeiros said, “I make a motion to approve the warrants. Edward Swartz said, “Second.” Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor. Ayes have it.” Sue
Medeiros asked, “Are we meeting with the Finance Committee at all before the
Special?” Treasurer/Clerk, Carol
Stevens said, “I sent them an e-mail asking if they had met and Ed Ready said
they hadn’t had a meeting yet probably right before the meeting. Carol Stevens mentioned Ed Ready came in
and picked up the information he requested. A
brief recess was taken. Edward
Swartz made a motion to go into executive session. Sue Medeiros seconded the motion. In
attendance executive session; Paul Pacheco, Edward Swartz, and Sue
Medeiros. Executive session
6:40P.M. Executive session ended at
7:27 P.M. Paul Pacheco said, “No
decisions made right.” Edward Swartz
said, “No vote.” Paul Pacheco made a
motion to go back into regular session.
Edward Swartz said, “So moved.”
Sue
Medeiros mentioned Charles Cestodio had approached
her regarding classes for Supervisors and she had a couple of choices. Sue Medeiros said, “I make a motion to send
Chuck to the January 20th class.” Edward
Swartz said, “Second.” Paul Pacheco
said, “All in favor. Ayes have it.” Chain
of command charts were reviewed and discussed. Edward Swartz said, “I make a motion Board
of Commissioners go on record as accepting the two chain of command charts that
we have presented this evening. Sue
Medeiros said, “Second.” Paul Pacheco
said, “All in favor. Ayes have it.” Tony
Roderick’s subdivision Tony’s Way was
reviewed. Edward Swartz said, “I make
a motion to allow the Superintendent at his discretion to make a decision if
he feels it would be acceptable for those lines to be put in the timeframe
that the developer has requested and that it would acceptable in us accepting
those lines in the future based on them being put in the winter because
that’s what I worry about them being put in and open in the frost. Chuck work with the engineer at his
discretion.” Sue Medeiros said,
“Second.” Paul Pacheco said, “All in
Favor. Ayes have it.” Edward
Swartz requested a copy of Attorney David Gay’s letter regarding John Blake
as moderator be brought to the Special Meeting. Charles
Cestodio went back to Tony’s
Way subdivision. Charles Cestodio said, “He plans on doing his own private
property install tap next spring prior to tapping they have to pay the
tapping fees.” Edward Swartz asked,
“What do we require at the time of application, at the time of the approval
of the application?” Carol Stevens
mentioned tapping fees are paid up front.
Edward Swartz said, “So he’s going to have to pay the tapping fees up
front like everybody else. It’s not
our choice that he wants to do it in the winter and we don’t tap in the
winter. He has to pay it at the same
time every other developer has paid it in Town. I make that in the form of a motion.” Sue Medeiros said, “Second.” Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor. Ayes have it.” A
letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals was reviewed. Sue
Medeiros asked, “Did we get back to Sue Gustafson?” Carol Stevens said, “I sent her the letter
and everyone on the Finance Committee.
Ed requested I forward a copy to all the Finance members.” Paul
Pacheco asked, “You want me to draw up chain of command charts with logos to
be hung up?” Edward Swartz said,
“Yes.” THM’S
reviewed. Disposal
of old trucks was reviewed. Board
of Commissioners gave approval for Carol Stevens to attend an advisory
meeting with the Bristol County Retirement Board. Board
of Commissioners gave approval for Charles Cestodio,
Dorian Jefferson and Carol Stevens to attend a free seminar at D.E.P. Paul
Pacheco said, “I make a motion to adjourn.”
Sue Medeiros said, “Second.”
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. Respectfully
Submitted, Carol
A. Stevens District
Clerk Those
in Attendance: Paul
Pacheco Sue
Medeiros Edward
Swartz Tom
Medeiros and Family Sandra
MacDonald Charles
Cestodio Carol A. Stevens Dorian Jefferson
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