submitted by Meryl Phair

Present:

• Don Schneyer, Chair
• Peter J. Socha, member
• John Loiodice, member

Also present: Michael Buffoni, Water Superintendent, Tony Campetti, Sewer Department, and Jennifer Carmichael, Secretary

1. June 1st minutes approved as written.
2. Going forward, meetings will be hybrid, that is, in-person and via Zoom.
3. Buffoni reported on two issues:
   1. Quiet Knoll water storage tank inspected next Wednesday as required every 5 years.
   2. Awaiting contract for engineering and design of Tuckerman Bridge water main replacement
4. Campetti reported that Town Meeting approved 4 sewer-related articles:
   1. Loan to finance pump station; Town Administrator is securing loan.
   2. New camera to inspect sewer pipes. Keeping the old camera as a standby.
   3. Two loans — one for this year and one overlooked last year.
5. The Lake Drive Association (LDA) is interested in connecting to Town sewer.
   1. Two representatives from the LDA were in attendance to discuss.
   2. Reserve capacity of the Stockbridge plant would not be negatively impacted if LDA connected to Town sewer.
   3. 25 years ago, Beechwood and Mahkeenac connected to sewer. Because it was deemed a health issue, federal money was available. Today LDA would have to arrange and pay for connection to Town sewer system.
   4. Representatives from LDA proposed use of COVID-19 relief money as part of infrastructure. Could possibly be used to connect rest of town.
   5. They also said it may be a health issue as sewer connection positively impacts LDA and the lake.
   6. Buffoni pointed out that when 80% of reserve capacity is reached for 90 consecutive days it triggers a mandated upgrade to the treatment plant which would cost millions so there is a limit on how much can be added especially considering Wheatleigh and Camp Mah-Kee-Nac are on lake.
   7. Campetti said they would not come to the 80% mark as it would be about 18,000 gallons a day peak flow (rough estimate) for four-bedroom houses. Reaching that 80% would only be a seasonal concern.
   8. LDA will do a preliminary survey to get basic information on septic systems (number, age, and condition and evidence of failure).
   9. LDA has 38 residences with about 6 full-year residents, 2 of which are already on the sewer. Suggestion that perhaps Jim Wilusz, Tri-Town Health, could accompany on an on-site examination in coordination with the LDA. Suggested that Wilusz be invited to August meeting; agreed to have an August meeting.
6. Buffoni updates:
   1. Watershed examination by DEP happened in June. Report forthcoming.
   2. Commonwealth has declared Massachusetts is at a Level One Drought. Localities being asked to conserve water. For example, outdoor water use every other day (not every day). Ray Miyares, Town Counsel, attending meetings to argue not all localities the same and should not be treated the same e.g., Stockbridge does not have a water shortage.
7. Update from Stockbridge Bowl Steering Committee meeting by Loiodice:
   1. Harvesting is going to happen in areas not marked of for testing.
   2. Also discussed dredging and water testing.

Buffoni requested two new computers for himself and Campetti, with an update to Cloud-based software. Unexpended funds from last year available. Upgrade of equipment was unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned.