Present:

• Don Schneyer, Chair
• John Loiodice via Zoom
• Peter Socha
• Also present: Jennifer Carmichael, secretary
• Tony Campetti, Supervisor Sewer Department
• Michael Buffoni, Supervisor Water Department
• Michael Canales, Town Manager

1. Minutes of the last meeting approved as written
2. Report by Buffoni
   1. Contract for Inflow and Infiltration (I&I)
   2. Equipment trailer to be delivered in two weeks
   3. Two quotes for roof painting
   4. Turbidity meter to be installed
   5. Supply chain problems easing
3. Tuckerman Bridge — Canales reported they did borings and the foundation “is solid” so repairs can be done for amount budgeted
4. Even in drought, reservoir only 2-3″ below normal
5. A group including Patrick White, Buffoni and others met with geologists. Town will go forward with a study of Stockbridge drinking water including the age of the water and the sources of the water
   1. Age is determined by molecular structure
   2. Good guess that sources are underground (accounts for abundance even in drought)
   3. White said study may cost $50,000 – $60,000 per year and worth it — Buffoni agreed — need to know about our water
6. Loiodice report as rep to Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission (SBSC)
   1. Board of Heath concerned about septic systems and wants to know more — but homeowners around lake would have to cooperate invasives
   2. Hand pulling recommended for invasives– worked well with aquatic chestnut
   3. Only have one harvester — still waiting for engine for the other
   4. Dredging plan and permit application under consideration for 10 years
7. White met with many second homeowners this summer and their primary concerns ares harvesting, dredging, and sewer connections
8. Sewer report
   1. Campetti said received bid for electric and 7 bid forms were taken out for Park Street Pump Station
   2. Campetti said “fingers crossed” that this second bidding would go well

Meeting adjourned