REGULAR BPA

MAY 12, 2008

The meeting was called to order by President Stephanie Byrne with Chris Knop, Fran Teresi, Superintendent Jeff Sheehan, Solicitor Mark Manlove, Clerk Nancy Baldwin, Bob Matson and Jeff Kaiser.

Moved by Teresi, seconded by Byrne to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2008 as presented by the Clerk.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

Moved by Knop, seconded by Teresi to pay the bills.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

Revenue, Expenditure and Cash Balance reports were reviewed.

Superintendent’s Report. No action taken.

Stephanie Byrne thanked Superintendent Jeff Sheehan’s staff for a great job in planting the trees at the well field. This year there were 122 people that joined in the tree planting.

The WWTF Flow/Precipitation Comparison was reviewed.

Superintendent Jeff Sheehan met with Ron Gainer to discuss the cell tower that will be placed on the Water Tower on Park Avenue. Solicitor Mark Manlove said that T-Mobile should be at the June Planning Commission meeting with the site plan for the tower.

Manlove will keep the Board abreast of the discussions.

Superintendent Jeff Sheehan discussed the lift station pumps. He requested the Board approve maintenance on two pumps this year. The cost for maintenance could be $1000.00. The cost of a new pump is estimated at $3500.00, if the maintenance and repair work is expensive he will purchase new pumps.

Moved by Knop, seconded by Teresi to approve repair and maintenance on two lift station pumps at estimated cost of $1000.00 per pump. If the repair and maintenance is expensive he will purchase two new pumps at an estimated cost of $3500.00.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

There was discussion on water meter change outs. The old meters are no longer available. Superintendent Jeff Sheehan said when the meters are changed out this would be a good time to inspect sump pumps.

Superintendent Jeff Sheehan updated the Board on the status of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Issue 1 application for the water line on Forest Street and Elm Street. Ed Seigerst will bring the Issue 1 application to the Clerk’s Office for completion. The application is due by the end of May. The Issue 1 application is being submitted for an 80% grant and 20% local funds. There is also a $50,000.00 0% percent loan.

Superintendent Jeff Sheehan told the Board that Brian Cain would not be able to work for the Board this summer he got a full-time job. He asked the Board to hire Jared Sheehan for the summer at a rate of $8.00 an hour.

Moved by Knop, seconded by Teresi to approve hiring Jared Sheehan for the summer at a rate of $8.00 per hour.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

Superintendent Jeff Sheehan discussed the sanitary sewer line in the intersection on Main Street, Elm Street and Forest Street. The lines had been televised, cleaned and grouted about five years ago and he would like to televise them again to see how they are holding up. The cost to televise and clean the lines is estimated at $4000.00

Moved by Knop, seconded by Teresi to approve cleaning and televising the sewer line in the intersection on Main Street, Forest Street and Elm Street at a cost not to exceed $4000.00.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

Stephanie Byrne asked the Board if the meeting in June and July could be changed. The Board agreed the June meeting will be held on June 5, 2008 at 6:30 pm and the July meeting will be held on July 14, 2008 at 7:30 pm.

Moved by Knop, seconded by Teresi to adjourn.

VOTE AYES—Unanimous

President

ATTEST:

Clerk