1. Chair Don Schneyer called the meeting to order and the minutes were approved
2. A representative from the Marian Fathers discussed the new pump house to accommodate the new building. Michael Buffoni, Water Superintendent agreed current pump was inadequate and the choices were
a. Shut existing pump station and replace
b. Build new pump station “next door” and when ready switch over
B was a better option because there would be no interruption in service.
Fire Chief agreed. He was involved due to sprinkler system and water pressure for fire.
Michael Buffoni further discussion about fire hydrants and pumps certified to 150% of need. Buffoni – agreement on paper to that effect. Agreement to proceed
3. Agreement on hydrant fees – Town Counsel should enumerate the terms and write the contract
4. Town Meeting:
a. New truck approved at Town Meeting and “now the only decision left is what color should Mike’s truck be?”
b. Town will clean the Marian Father’s water tank. Someone asked why does Town clean a water tank a privately-owned water tank?
c. Peter Sosha touched on the land acquisition article but since it did not relate to this Commission, Chair moved on.
d. Feasibility study for new firehouse
5. Sampling private wells for isotopes, calcium, and magnesium content
6. Sewer Superintendent not present but sent report that sewer manholes were being looked at and the rehab project of sewer manholes was started and is ongoing
7. Approve July billing at a late July meeting if possible —planned August meeting to accommodate
8. Raised some hydrants on North Church asnew sidewalk going in.
9. Misting nozzle on Cat and Dog Fountain.
10. 7 inches of rain last month – reservoir overflowing
11. 26 customers out of 720 have galvanized pipe. In May, one customer replaced it.
Adjourned
