Wilton Water Works 1/04/06 Minutes

Wilton Water Works Minutes

January 4, 2006

COMMISSIONERS: Chairperson Jim Tuttle; Tom Herlihy & Charles McGettigan.

CLERK: Diane Nilsson

Jim Tuttle called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Tom Quinn wanted to discuss a letter from Emory & Garrett Groundwater dated 12/13/05, and his letter dated 12/19/05. After the discussion it was agreed that Mr. Herlihy would contact Dan Tinkham at EG&G with comments and questions.

REGULAR BUSINESS

Wellhead Protection: Of the two DES grants available, the Commissioners chose to go with the spill mitigation, structure & materials grant.

C-Value Testing: Mr. McGettigan will recheck all of the valves in the downtown to see if they are fully open.

River Crossing: According to CEI, invitations to bid have been given to five drilling companies. This is for the “under the highway” phase.

Pennichuck Management Proposal: Commissioners discussed which parts of the proposal they would like to pursue with Pennichuck. It was agreed that as soon as Mr. Mcgettigan can get the year-end water dept. budget from Carla they will meet and continue the discussion.

Future Water Storage: Mr. Tuttle reported that a bid was received from DuFresne & Henry in Manchester, a company that will look at the future water storage needs of the system and will recommend locations and tank types and sizes. Mr. Herlihy will send the SOW to CEI and see if they would like to bid on the job as well.

Minutes – November 30, 2005

MOTION: Herlihy/McGettigan to approve the 11/30/05 minutes as printed. All were in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

Diane Nilsson, Clerk

ACTION ITEMS

Charlie McGettigan

§ Get year-end budget from Carla.

§ Re-check all valves on Main Street.

§ Arrange to get the debris cleaned up at the dry hydrant area at Stockwell Brook Dam.

§ Arrange for electrician to encase telemetry wires, at water tank, in conduit.

§ Count the monitoring wells on Route 31 S. and measure the sizes of the caps – for ordering locking lids.

§ Install T and gate for tank emergency connection.

§ Purchase the following items from Granger: secondary containment pallets for 55 gallon barrels and a 20-gallon chemical spill kit.

§ Get current copy of plumber’s insurance on file for Porter Plumbing.

Tom Herlihy

§ Contact Robert Merithew and ask for itemized proposal for Clerk of the Works position relative to interior tank painting job.

§ Contact Dan Tinkham at EG&G re Tom Quinn’s concerns.

§ Contact CEI with SOW from DuFresne & Henry.

§ Design invoice for Backflow Preventer Testing program.

§ Put together list of deadlines for annual, semi-annual, monthly etc. reports and tests.

§ Create Emergency Water Supply Connection plan.

FUTURE PROJECTS

§ Test Emergency Contingency Plan in 2006 per DES.

§ Install testable backflow devices at the following locations: Fire Station, domestic & sprinklers; two sewer pump stations; water pump station; hydrant for bulk water users; two cemeteries; Recycling Center; LA Limo; Bursey’s; Bakery; Ranamaki (if needed) & Intervale Rd photographer (if needed).

§ Find domestic and sprinkler shutoffs at Draper Energy.

§ Come up with revised rules & regulations after reviewing those of similarly sized towns. These to include standardized costs for bringing new service to residences and businesses as well as costs for meter installations, among other things.

§ Legal document – 40 Madison Street.

§ Replace 3 left-handed valves on Abbot Hill Acres Road.

§ Paint inside of water tank before 2006.

§ Retrofit pump at Everett well.

§ Install 8” main on Intervale Road

§ Locate site for second water tank.