​​​​​Jericho Underhill Water District Underhill, VT

all minutes are in draft form

April 1 , 2013 

7:00 p.m. 

Basement of the United Church of Underhill 

TRUSTEES PRESENT          OPERATORS PRESENT          GUEST PRESENT 

Peter Mitchell                             Marc Maheux

 Joe O’Brien 

 Jason Ritter

CLERK                                 ASST.  OPERATOR

Jane Maheux   

Peter Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

1.      Review & approval of previous minutes. Minutes from the March meeting were approved.  

2. Review & approval of financial statements. The financial reports for the March meeting were approved. 

3. Operations Report. 

    A. Operator’s report.  

        i. Water usage. 54712 gal/day  

         ii. Test Results and Testing. 

             Bacteria results negative. 

             Fluoride results within tolerance. 

    B. Marc reported the small leak in the CL2 injector has been repaired.

    C. Leak at the Sawmill has been repaired and turned back on.

    D. Marc took a 6 hour course on new regulations and reported it was useful and informative. The new regulations will take place in 2016 

     E. While in the process of disconnecting water for past due accounts, we found a curb stop at 347 VT Rte 15 to be rising above the sidewalk and the 6” valve cover was damaged. A repair has been made and water remains shut off. 

     F. Pump Surge Control parts have been received will install with Mike on his next day off. 

     G. PO4 has performed satisfactory. 

4.      Customer concerns/comments. 

1. A.    Peter Richardson inquired about adding a 5^th apartment at 5 Park Street, Marc has answered his questions. The cost would be $1600.00 and the service line would have to be upgraded at his cost to 11/4 to meet the 5 apartment regulation. A new ¾ meter would have to be purchased and installed (at our cost).

1. B.     K.Papalbon emailed about fuel tank storage in our Source Protection area at 3 New Road Marc made recommendations to them.  

5. Repairs and Maintenance. 

1. Marc reported 52 River Road will probably need grading as a result of soft spring conditions.

 6. Old business. 

1. A.    Marc reported that a new motion detector lighting with still or video clips available from Northern at a cost of less than $200.00 may be beneficial. The Board approved this purchase.
2. B.     There was a discussion about repainting the pump house and softer green that would blend better.

 7.  New Business.

1. A.    Marc asked the Board if they would consider a lease or purchase of the property at 419 VT Rte 15 for storage and office space. 

1. B.     Jane asked for approval to purchase a new keyboard and mouse the current one has stopped working. The Board approved the purchase 

1. C.    Peter to get the CCR Report ready. 

1. D.    Jason reported that the people in Greenough’s house on Farmhouse road were driving out back at the Pump house; he informed them that the land belonged to the Water District. 

1. E.     Marc had issues with Elizabeth Powell and Tim Wesson when he had to go and shut off their water for nonpayment. The issues were discussed.

1. F.     Mike Willard was moved from a Novice Operator to an Operator in Training. 

8. Bills to review & approve for payment. Bills were reviewed and approved. 

9. Next Meeting Date:  Next regular meeting May 6, 2013 at 7:00 PM  

10. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM. 

 

Respectfully submitted,                                        

Jane Maheux clerk/ treasurer                                    

 

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Peter Mitchell President