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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 February
9, 2010 A
meeting of the Dighton Water District Commissioners was held at the District office
at 7:00 P.M. Chairman of the Board,
Paul Pacheco called the meeting to order.
First
order of business was New Business; Carol Harris and Jim Rivard
from Woodward & Curran were present to discuss THM’s. Superintendent, Charles Cestodio
mentioned he called and asked them to attend to get a second opinion on the
THM study. Carol Harris said, “THM
problem, question is what’s the cause.”
Charles Cestodio said, “We’re currently
under an ACO from D.E.P. and working with another engineering firm, collecting
TOC and DOC samples we did a two week study earlier to try to justify dosing
going out of the plant. We’re
collecting data for a one year study.”
Commissioner, Edward Swartz said, “The purpose of my request is we’re
not sure it’s time we get a second pair of eyes to come in and evaluate it
differently then what the engineer whose been the engineer here engineering
firm has been here for a while so throw us a proposal of what it would take
and what the cost would be for you to come in and give us a second pair of
eyes just so we would have an idea of what that type of cost it would
be. Proposal of what you may think you
need to do to come in and what that cost would be, second opinion, second
look. Provide us your recommendation we’ll compare that.” Discussion took place with Jim Rivard. Carol
Harris said, “We need to look at additional information, water quality data
before and after some routine testing, set up an appointment with Chuck and
Donnie to go through specifics of the system, copy of the ACO to have a clear
understanding of what D.E.P. is asking you to comply with.” Charles Cestodio
said, “Make me a list of what you need.” Commissioner,
Sue Medeiros explained to everyone the added cost to send out tax bills from
the Town Hall. Bill will go on the
warrant for the next meeting. Fire
Chief, Antone Roderick Jr. was in attendance to
address a couple of concerns he had.
The first concern he had was a letter sent about fire hydrants. The Fire Chief explained an incident that
took place on Christmas Eve. Paul
Pacheco said, “What we want is to get you together with Chuck to work on a
lot of things.” Paul Pacheco reviewed
a letter regarding Tony’s Way. Charles Cestodio
reviewed the letter and said, “Anything pertaining to water mains, services
or anything to do with the Dighton Water District has to get approved by the
Dighton Water District Commissioner’s.”
The Board of Commissioners agreed.
Paul Pacheco said, “Communication is important.” The Fire Chief asked if the Board would be
able to put a lock box at Cedar St. with a master key. Edward Swartz said, “Work with Chuck.” The Fire Chief said, “Feel free to call me
anytime.” Next
order of business was Old Business; Sue Medeiros said, “Tom Medeiros called
her and said it was impossible to paint the tops of the hydrants.” Charles Cestodio
said, “Problem with the tape it won’t stick.”
Paul Pacheco said, “Chuck’s been in touch with the Sheriff’s
Department, stickers are not going to stick to the Fire hydrants that
well. Table this to the next meeting
read the minutes of that meeting.” Sue
Medeiros said, “I don’t want to table it Paul.” Edward Swartz said, “Tyler needs to meet
with Chuck, bring the tape down he’s going to use go over to the hydrant show
him what it’s going to do then if there’s a problem they can work it
out.” Charles Cestodio
is to contact Tyler. Next
order of business was Fire Meter; Edward Swartz said, “Chuck send us a copy of the current fire meter policy, e-mail it
so we can review it and discuss it at the next meeting.” Edward
Swartz said, “I make a motion to approve the warrants.” Sue Medeiros said, “Second.” Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor. Ayes have it.” Edward
Swartz said, “I make a motion to approve the minutes.” Sue Medeiros said, “Second.” Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor. Ayes have it.” Edward
Swartz explained to everyone the Executive Session held earlier was to
discuss the upcoming Contract Negotiations.
Sue Medeiros asked Treasurer/Clerk, Carol Stevens to post a meeting
for February 17, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Next
order of business was public input; Charles Roderigues
mentioned he wanted to serve on the Finance Committee. Carol Stevens mentioned she sent an e-mail
to James Ready, Clerk of the Finance Committee to see if they had
re-organized. James Ready replied they
had not they were remaining four members and an advisor at large. Edward Swartz said, “They have to accept
applications they are set-up by the by-laws they can’t have an advisor at
large. At the Annual District Meeting
the Moderator will appoint the new Finance Committee.” Selectman,
Thomas Pires questioned the number of feet from a
hydrant to the property line and how it was set up. There was a discussion. Edward Swartz said, “Wording says 2000 feet
to the property line, Attorney approved it over the years, we are continuing
to look at the whole issue.” Return
of FY10 taxes was discussed. Next
order of business Superintendent, Monthly Report; (Copy Attached.) Edward
Swartz said, “I make a motion to approve the Lease Agreement for the antennas
on the tanks and for Chuck to be instructed to move forward with those.” Sue Medeiros said, “Second.” Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor, ayes have
it.” Bids
were discussed. Roofs
were discussed. The Board decided to get
quotes and schedule for the spring. Flushing
was discussed. Edward Swartz said,
“Strongest flushing program that we’ve had blow those lines out as hard as we
have to, if we have to schedule overnight so we don’t have to skip around the
school because they’re in session guys flushing at 3:00 A.M.” Charles Cestodio
said, “He’s (Donnie) running the place on eight hours, no way we can run the
place eight hours and have the guys out flushing have to go on double
shifts.” Edward Swartz said, “Work it
out.” Paul Pacheco said, “My opinion
before we go to double shift again, we put the Treatment Plant on second
shift. Guys working Distribution two
of them here maybe three some days that can turn that plant on at 7:00 A.M.
if you need it to be done. Treatment
Plant operators can come in at two in the afternoon work until 10 at night no
sense having day time shift and night time shift Treatment should work 2-10
anything additional already have guys here.”
Edward Swartz said, “Chuck and Donnie need to work out what’s going to
work the best to run this thing on a daily basis. The operation on a day to day basis needs
to be put together by these two guys and presented to us and we either say we
think it’s going to work or we don’t think it’s going to work.” Truck
bids were reviewed. Underwater
Solutions quotes reviewed. Plans
for old building were discussed. New
building options were discussed.
Finance Committee to be contacted to see if one member wants to be
part of the Building Committee.
Appraisal to be done on the old building before the next meeting. Charles Cestodio
will check into grants. Charles
Cestodio asked for approval to attend some
classes. Classes approved. Paul
Pacheco mentioned he would not be able to make the March 9th meeting. Meeting set for March 9th at 6:00 P.M. Prime
Operator, Dorian Jefferson discussed the backflow program and mentioned Gary
wanted to go for a surveyors license.”
Paul Pacheco asked, “Who has a surveyor’s license?” Dorian Jefferson said, “Barry doesn’t have
one.” Paul Pacheco asked, “Is Barry
going for his?” Dorian Jefferson said,
“I asked him if he wanted to go he didn’t seem like he was interested right
now till after the contract. Gary
doesn’t have a problem going.” Charles
Cestodio said, “You’ve got three surveyors
already.” Discussion back and forth
between Dorian Jefferson and Charles Cestodio about
business surveys and cross connections.
Sue Medeiros said, “I make a motion we table this until the next
meeting.” Paul Pacheco said, “I’ll
step down and second the motion. All
in favor, ayes have it.” Paul Pacheco
said, “I make a motion to table cross connection until we talk to
Steve.” Sue Medeiros said, “Yes,
please.” Paul Pacheco said, “Alright
hold on, wait, wait, I’m not going to listen to any more arguments we’re
going to talk to Steve the Board will make a decision, I step down make a
motion this gets tabled until we have a chance to talk to Steve.” Sue Medeiros said, “Second.” Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor, ayes have
it.” Carol
Stevens mentioned the figure for FY11 Bristol County Retirement was
$78,453.00 and the bank loans right now were $569,107.95. Paul Pacheco asked Carol Stevens to e-mail
the Board the minutes from when Tom Medeiros’s son came in. Paul
Pacheco said, “I make a motion to adjourn.”
Sue Medeiros said, “Second.”
Paul Pacheco said, “All in favor, ayes have it.” Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully
Submitted, Carol
A. Stevens District
Clerk Those
in Attendance: Paul
Pacheco Sue
Medeiros Edward
Swartz Carol
Harris Jim
Rivard Fire
Chief- Antone Roderick Jr. Paul
Joly Charles
Roderigues Danny
Carpenter Thomas
Pires Charles
Cestodio Jr. Carol A. Stevens Dorian Jefferson ______________________ _____________________ _____________________ |