May 2014 minutes
all minutes are in draft form
May 5, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Basement of the United Church of Underhill
TRUSTEES PRESENT OPERATORS PRESENT GUEST PRESENT
Peter Mitchell Marc Maheux
Jason Ritter
CLERK ASST. OPERATOR
Jane Maheux
Peter Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
- 1. Review & approval of previous minutes. Minutes from the April meeting were approved.
2. Review & approval of financial statements. The financial reports for the April meeting were approved.
3. Operations Report.
A. Operator’s report.
i. Water usage. 50400 gal/day
ii. Test Results and Testing.
Bacteria results negative.
Fluoride results within tolerance.
B. Secondary containment system has been received; the phosphate and chlorine have been installed.
C. The saturator is not working well getting what we can out of it the new one should be here around the 16th.
D. Chlorine pump still not working correct, Dave Harris was here on the 30th they installed another rebuild kit next morning no chlorine. Marc increased the speed and we now have chlorine in system but he is still not happy with the way it is working.
E. Chlorine Analyzer had water in it so Marc cleaned it with acid helped a little; he ordered a new flow regulator and installed it on Friday. Noticed water running through so not working correct will continue to repair.
4. Customer concerns/comments.
- Steve Pomarico from Willow Lane thought the bill to install his new meter was too much so we reviewed it and it will be changed to 1 hour of service. He also reported that Mike broke his shovel. Jane to send a new bill and Marc will pick up a shovel.
5. Repairs and Maintenance.
- A. Ordered a brass regulator with gauge for the analyzer also ordered reagents. Fluoride for the new saturator has been ordered.
- B. Marc met with John Champlin Friday night they made changes in the configuration, it is believed there is a defect with the switch regulator between the tanks and a capacitor will be installed to filter out noise. When everything is worked out the tank levels will be reset.
- C. Marc spoke to Bill Ray and he suggests we send both readers back to Neptune to see what is up with them. We need to get an RMA from Pro Read this was approved by the Board.
6. Old Business.
- A. Electronic billing: no one has filled out the survey online. Marc did more research the program that Quick Books has will not work for our company. With PSN our customers would go to their website and create a user account to be able to pay bills on line. This would fit us best, Marc to get in contact with PSN to get a copy of the merchant agreement.
- B. Marc met with the sidewalk project and Engineer Lamerouex and Stone the latest start date would be in 2017. They will be surveying on Wednesday and would like all the curb stops, main valves located for that area. Mike and Marc will work on this on this Tuesday or Wednesday. Jason made a motion for them to find the valves and it was so approved by the Board. Marc also suggested that they should be replaced if needed and make the sure the main is tapped correctly.
- C. Paul O’Leary submitted a quote to get all elevations and locations done. Marc to verify the quote and make sure it includes the survey crew. Jason made a motion to authorize $3820.00 for a hydraulic study of the system with fire flows, motion seconded and approved.
- D. Jane will bill the Martins for the recent snowplowing season.
7. New Business.
- A. The quotes for mowing were reviewed and Andy Forsberg was chose for this season at a cost of approx. $600.00.
- B. The Board approved getting a credit card for the Water District. Jane will check at the Merchants Bank.
- C. Hydrants will be flushed the week of May 12th. Jane will put in the paper.
8. Bills to review & approve for payment. Bills were reviewed and approved.
9. Next Meeting Date: Next regular meeting June 2, 2014
10. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Maheux clerk/ treasurer
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Peter Mitchell President