Dighton Water District

192 Williams St.

No. Dighton, Ma 02764

 

 

 

Paul Pacheco

Sue Medeiros

Edward Swartz

 

COMMISSIONERS

 

Carol A. Stevens

TREASURER

 

 

September 29, 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.

 

Commissioner, Sue Medeiros read a letter she received regarding Poland Spring water being delivered to the Plant.  Sue Medeiros said, “I want to be on record I have no problem with Poland Spring water being here, there’s no kitchen it dispenses hot water I don’t see a problem with it.”  Treasurer/Clerk, Carol Stevens mentioned Poland Springs brings in distilled water for the lab.  Commissioners in agreement no problem with Poland Springs being brought in.

 

Paul Pacheco mentioned Superintendent, Charles Cestodio might not make the meeting he had a family emergency.

 

The Board reviewed the meeting of September 14, 2009 with Commissioner, Edward Swartz who was unable to attend that night.

 

Edward Swartz said, “Set the date for the Special District Meeting, set the Tax Rate Hearing for the same night.”

 

Paul Pacheco said, “The October meeting is suppose to be the 13th, you can still have it if you want to have it that’s fine I can’t make it that night.”  Edward Swartz said, “Do it on the 20th for that meeting call Carol Beauregard ask what date she wants to schedule a tax rate hearing because we’ll schedule a Special District Meeting for the same night downstairs at the Town Hall.  Set date for November 17th Special District Meeting if downstairs is available.  Ask Assessors to come to the October meeting, invite the Assessors and the Finance Committee.”  Paul Pacheco said, “On that subject what are we going to tell Sue she’s not in the District clear fact not in the District.”  Edward Swartz said, “David said she can’t serve on the Finance Committee she should be notified then.  Send a letter to the Moderator who actually appoints the Finance Committee find out who is and who isn’t still on the Committee and notify them unfortunately based on the opinion of David Gay that anyone serving on the Finance Committee needs to be consistent with part of the District unfortunately Sue Gustafson is not.”  Paul Pacheco said, “Right now we can’t let these people that aren’t in the District vote.”  Edward Swartz said, “Right.”  A discussion was held on the boundaries of the District.    Paul Pacheco mentioned meeting again with David Gay.  Sue Medeiros said, “More clarification.”

 

Edward Swartz said, “I make a motion that the money to be rebated based on our vote of August 25, 2009, that rebates to be paid back penny for penny that those amounts paid by the taxpayer/ratepayer.”  Sue Medeiros said, “Second.”  Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor, the ayes have it.”  Sue Medeiros said, “Based on an opinion we got from David Gay.”

 

Paul Pacheco asked, “David Gay back on the 20th?”  Edward Swartz said, “I’m going to call him after I leave here.”  Paul Pacheco said, “Should get his opinion in a meeting with the three of us.”  Edward Swartz said, “I have some questions that I want him to be prepared to answer when he comes here I will let him know those questions.”  Paul Pacheco asked, “Are you going to let me and Sue know those questions.”  Edward Swartz said, “Sure I said some of them here.”  Sue Medeiros said, “Meeting Dighton Water District 20th, 6:00P.M., Special District Meeting, November 17th.”

 

Paul Pacheco said, “I make a motion Chuck get prices, get a hold of a plumber work with Tony Roderick to have a tap put in for specially just for samples at South Dighton Fire Station another tap doesn’t have a hose bib, leaving the other one there.”  Sue Medeiros said, “Second.”  Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor, ayes have it.”

 

Prime Operator, Dorian Jefferson mentioned he would like to attend a tour of the Swansea DeSal Plant along with Robert Thibeault, and Barry Ferreira.  Sue Medeiros mentioned she would like to attend.  Edward Swartz said, “Work with Chuck to schedule it for you guys to be able to go.”  Dorian Jefferson mentioned he was off that day.  Sue Medeiros asked, “Carol do you want to go, I want Carol to go with me.”

 

Edward Swartz said, “I make a motion to approve the warrants.  Sue Medeiros said, “Second.”  Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor, the ayes have it.”

 

Edward Swartz said, “I make a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting I’d like to hold the executive session one until next meeting.”  Sue Medeiros said, “Second.”

 

Dorian Jefferson said, “Ed, one other thing Barry or Gary is it alright at some point in time send them to get their backflow testers license and surveyors.”  Edward Swartz said, “They should just submit the dates and when they’re going to go.”  Paul Pacheco said, “I don’t have a problem with it.”

 

Edward Swartz said, “I make a motion to go into executive session, sign warrants while we’re sitting there talking, going to come back out.”  Sue Medeiros said, “Second.”  Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor, ayes have it.”  Executive session was held at 6:55P.M.

 

In attendance at the executive session were Paul Pacheco, Sue Medeiros, and Edward Swartz.

 

Executive session ended at 7:20P.M. and went back into regular session.

 

Edward Swartz said, “I make a motion to revert P.O. system back P.O. needs to be cut for anything exceeding $100.00 but if anyone plays any games, I’m doing five $50.00 ones which is $200…”  Sue Medeiros said, “Carol just e-mail us.”  Paul Pacheco said, “Tough if it’s a $250.00 valve.”  Carol Stevens said, “We know if it’s an emergency that it’s fine.”  Edward Swartz said, “Right.  But on an everyday item there will be a minimum.  Person has ability to make a purchase up to $100.00 not telling them they don’t have to use the P.O. system but they have the ability to use the P.O. system up to $100 without approval.”  Paul Pacheco said, “That’s fine.”

 

Paul Pacheco said, “I make a motion to adjourn.”  Sue Medeiros said, “Second.”   Meeting adjourned at 7:22P.M.

 

      

Respectfully Submitted,

Carol A. Stevens

District Clerk 

 

 

Those in Attendance:

 

Paul Pacheco

Sue Medeiros

Edward Swartz

 

 

Carol A. Stevens               Dorian Jefferson

 

                                                

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