Board of Water Commissioners Meeting

Attendees: Ivan Beattie (chair), Doug Kilburn, Lambert Zoller

Other Attendees: John O'Keefe (Town Manager), Dave Sheldon (Water Superintendent)

Beattie called meeting to order at 8:37AM.

Minutes from May 13, 2009

Zoller moved, seconded by Kilburn to approve the minutes. Motion carried 3-0.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

O'Keefe and Sheldon discussed the draft CIP with the Board. After a lengthy discussion, Kilburn moved, seconded by Zoller, to approve the Water portion of the CIP as presented. Motion carried 3-0.

Kinsella Water Bill Appeal

Dennis Kinsella called in via telephone to discuss a bill he received from the Water Department. Kinsella and the Board reviewed the applicable regulations and the bill, including the material used to repair the customer-owned service line by Dorr Company. The Board nominated Kilburn to work with Sheldon and O'Keefe to further review the bill.

FY 2011 Budget

The Board and O'Keefe discussed the upcoming budget. The Board agreed to meet on December 17 at 8:30AM to review the budget for FY 2011.

Town Website

O'Keefe and the Board reviewed the Town website. Kilburn noted that he encountered some difficulties with the drop down menus.

TIF Districts

O'Keefe briefed the Board on Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) districts and how TIFs many benefit the Water Department.

Energy Efficiency Projects

O'Keefe and Sheldon discussed possible energy efficiency projects including insulating the Water and Sewer office and replacing the furnace and hot water tank in the office.

Executive Session - Personnel

Kilburn moved, seconded by Zoller, to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Motion carried 3-0. O'Keefe was invited to attend the Session.

Adjournment

Zoller moved, seconded by Kilburn, to adjourn until December 17.