April 1988 minutes
all minutes are in draft form
The monthly meeting of the Jericho-Underhill Water District was held on April. 4,-1988. President David Damkot called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.'Those present were Trustee, Harold Sargent, Trustee, Doug Keith, Clerk ‘Sue Carter and Operator, Marc Maheux.
The Minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and accepted. The financial statement was reviewed and accepted.
Marc reported Meeting with Webster-Martin 2 or 3 times, the last doing borings on Poker Hill. He has done leak detection work at the residence of David Langlois. He found that there is a leak on the system side of the curb stop and some kind of leak on the Langlois side of the curb. Weather permitting Marc will work on the system leak beginning 4/5. Chlorine has been used for a high bacteria reading. Chet Willey has communicated with Marc on fluoride testing.
David reports that the cistern is down again, about 4 feet. He says its running about 10 hours a day. David will try to get it stabilized if the weather stays nice, work will start on the well points.
There are no meters on hand. The Board agreed that there should be meters available for use. Marc will check on the best prices available.
David feels that a board member should accompany Marc on a water shutoff situation.
The Board will write a letter to David Langlois stating that his plastic pipe will have to be replaced with copper piping.
Graphs of Bob Greenia put together grafts on pumping data for the Board to review.
Marc will be gone for 4 days at the end of the month from 4/21-4/24.,
There is plastic piping on the Pelchat line that should be replaced. It is a long line that runs parallel to the existing road to Charles Waters and Roland Pelchat property line was put in. It should be replaced but the Board feels that they cannot be retroactive on the regulations but that he should replace this. Doug will speak to him about this the next time he sees him.
David attended the zoning board hearing regarding the zoning variance and conditional use. Attorney Spokes advised the Town that there is no need for a variance or conditional use on the Mill property the District purchased. The Town advised the Board to apply for a building permit.
The State has requested that the Board be in touch with the State archaeologist to review the new well site for historical preservation. The archaeologists have walked the site lines and have done an archaeological survey. Because of the results, they suggest that we plow and harrow this area for prehistoric finds.
David met with George and Julianne Hudson on April 2, 1988. They walked the property lines and David asked them to Quit Claim the portion of the 30' right-of-way. He invited them to come to the April 4 meeting but because they did not attend he will call to ask what their thoughts are.
Harold has talked with Chet on the fluoride testing and he feels everything is going well. Doug will talk with Chet regarding his monthly payment.
The Board received a copy of a letter from Harold Sargent, Engineer for the State of 'Vermont, to Jeff McDonald & Jim Baginski regarding reaffirmation that there is 1000 feet of 12" pipe which provides the 20 minutes of contact time for 250 GPM pumping rate. Harold further suggests the use of 16" pipe in the possible event of higher pumping rates in the future.
Mr. Bleakley says "no way" will he sign the deed. The Board discussed going on the other side of the road for their project. Doug will talk with Mr. Bleakley again!
Harold says that some of the dirt that Al Morse dumped at the berm site should be moved to fill in a waterhole that runs down through the property.
The District has an opportunity from FHA to pay off the existing loan balance at a discounted price of 74%. It means a reduction from $69,000 to $51,418.20 for a total sayings of $16,173.19, about $710,00 a year. It is imperative that it be applied for by May 6.
Harold made the motion to accept this offer if through a call to the Bond Bank we find no substantial hidden cost. Doug seconded. A unanimous vote followed.
Doug will make a call to Malcolm S. Rode at the Vt. Municipal Bond Bank. The hydrants need to be deflaged.
Bills were reviewed and signed.
The meeting adjourned at 10:51.