September 1988 minutes
all minutes are in draft form
The monthly meeting of the Jericho-Underhill Water District was held on September 6, 1988. President, David Damkot called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Those present were David, Harold Sargent, Trustee Doug Keith, Trustee, Sue Carter, Clerk, Chet Willey and Peter Hartwick.
The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed. The word bed was inserted into the line where it was written bread and breakfast. They were accepted with this correction. The financial report was accepted as presented.
Doug will meet with the Stouts to see if everything was done to their satisfaction on the landscaping of their property.
Operator's Report: Marc decided to terminate the well point flushing until the end of September.
Padlocks have been ordered through Nadeu'as but have not come in.
Marc is still working on the tie distances. He has installed outside readers at Green Mt. Foam, Kate Kelleys and the Lavignes. Kate Kelley's water has been disconnected for which she has been billed.
A Palmer Lane leak surfaced and at that time piping was replaced and a new curb stop was installed and relocated. Some work was done at the cemetery. Marc sent the bill directed to the Cemetery Association.
Marc has filled out and submitted the Fire Department proposal to repipe and install a meter at the Fire House at a cost of $510.00
Harold has drafted a letter to Chief Tillotson of the Fire Department regarding the use of hydrants for training sessions. It was reviewed by the Board, signed and hand delivered by Marc to the Fire Department Board.
David has checked out the cistern. David said the program was missing. He reprogrammed it and he and Marc will keep their eye on it.
Harold drafted a letter, signed by the Trustees, for Marc, Chet and Roger to give them permission to enter upon a user’s property for inspection and meter reading.
The Pelchats line has been replaced with copper piping. Marc has inspected the line.
Chet Willey reported that all is going well with the fluoride readings.
Harold has a price of $350.00 for a new meter to install at the Fire House from Red Hed Supply. Marc's bid is $510.00 for the job.
It was proposed at a Fire Board meeting that the Fire Department would raise one-half the cost and the Water Board would pay one-half the cost of the meter installation. Harold will follow up on this issue and will ask them to place this amount into their budget.
Harold asked Chet to give an estimate to the Board for shed painting. Chet suggests an oil based stain and two coats of paint. It was brought up that the windows in the shed need repair. It was suggested that the windows be sealed and power be put, into the shed. Chet will preserve the new wood this fall and will give an estimate for the remainder the job to be done in the Spring.
Doug has not done anything with the tie maps. It is a big job and will require time. Doug will get the job started and will solicit help from District users.
The Bolios have not responded to a letter from the District for tie distances in their development. Harold will call Alan to ask about its status.
Final design monies. Lyla Slayton of Webster-Martin met with David and explained to him the monies from State and Webster-Martin charges. To date (8-11-88) 28,893.61 has been billed. $23,400.00 is 90% of total advance from the State with the final 10% coming at the end of final design. Total billing from Webster-Martin will be $34,451.51 leaving $8,451.51 to come from the District operating expenses.
State Review for Bidding: Stan Wilbur feels that everything is near completion for the State and bidding can begin. Harold will check Hilary Jean's memo and with Kenny Bannister on what they need for a management plan.
David Villeneuve called David and said he would like to be considered for doing the rip-rap work on the river when the project begins. David is doing work on the river below the site and would like to do the work now if he were contracted. Harold, Doug and Dave feel we are not ready to do this work at this time.
Palmer Lane right-of-ways charges have been paid. Mary Bushnell wishes to have her land included into the District. This will be an item on the Warning for the annual meeting.
David read a letter from the Al Royces requesting expansion of, usage of their present consumption to include a Bed and Breakfast. It was decided that the Royces be allowed the added usage and be billed as a one based fee dwelling.
Harold filled in the space in front of the hydrant on Steam Mill Road with sand. The fire department tested the hydrant and there is no leak.
Peter Hartwick attended the Board meeting seeking approval, pending Completion of the project, for water to service a 34 unit development on Raceway Road. Mr. Hartwick would like to begin his project in the spring with two houses and would like a commitment from the District to satisfy ACT 250. He would like to have a letter from the District. Harold proposed that the Board send a letter, upon receipt of a detail sheet, for ACT 250 stating that we have a Bond for a project, put out to bid in February and expected to begin in the Spring.
It was decided that Marc should order extra Erie boxes to have in the shed.
Bills were reviewed and signed.
The meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m.