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

all minutes are in draft form

 

March 5, 2018

7:00 p.m.

Basement of the United Church of Underhill

 

TRUSTEES PRESENT          OPERATORS PRESENT          GUEST PRESENT

Jason Ritter                                               Marc Maheux                                           

Joe O’Brien

Steve Jennings                                                                                                       

                                                                 CLERK                        ASST.  OPERATOR                               

                                                              Jane Maheux                            Mike Willard              

                                                              

                               

 

Joe O’Brien called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm to adopt the Agenda, which was approved as amended to add discussion of generator grant.

 

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

 

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

 

3. Operations Report.

    A. Operator’s report. 

        i. Water usage. 36211  gal/day 

         ii. Test Results and Testing.

             Bacteria results negative.

             Fluoride results within tolerance.

            

    B. VFDs are installed, Champlin needed to come back and make adjustments so the pumps would alternate. Pump #2 is not pumping as efficient as it used to. It would cost too much to rebuild so Marc suggest that it be pulled and replace the liquid end.

 

     C. Issue at the Cistern no water Marc had Spafford’s come and repair the discharge pipe.

 

 4. Customer concerns/comments

   

1. Marc received a call from a Jeri Hill Housing employee about the dark ring in the water closet of the toilet he explained that it is because of the manganese in our water nothing to worry about. 

 

      B. Jane received an Allocation form via email from Tatro 368 VT RT 15 LLC for the old mill house. Jason made a motion to approve the allocation Steve seconded and the motion was so approved. Jane will send the response and let them know to review our bylaws so they will know how to proceed.

 

5. Repairs and Maintenance.

 

1. Marc contacted Champlin the bill received was for more than the quote. Marc explained when we get a quote we budget for and that is what we plan to pay. Jane will hold off paying the bill until we hear back from them.

 

     B. Jane received an email from Andy Forsberg about mowing next season he inquired about the cost, he informed he could do it for the same. Andy will be mowing this season.

     

6. Old business. 

 

     A. Joe to check with our charter about hiring someone as a clerk treasurer, and then discuss with VLCT or our lawyer about how to make this change.

 

     B. Marc shared the need for space for some of the district papers to be stored Steve offered a section above his garage for now.

 

 7.  New Business.

 

1. Marc shared about a Generator Grant from the state that would be good for Maple Ridge, it would be a cost share and would cost the district 25%. Jason made a motion to apply for the grant, Steve seconded and the motion was approved.

 

2. Steve asked if Liam could help out the district the week of May 17th so he could understand how it works for his college major. The Board said they would love it.

 

3. Joe gone March 13-23, Mike gone April 9-14, Marc Jane and Jason gone April 21-28.

 

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

 

9. Next Meeting Date:  Next regular meeting April 2, 2018 at 7:00 PM.

                                       

10. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Jane Maheux clerk/ treasurer

 

 

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Joe O’Brien President