WILTON WATER WORKS MINUTES

JUNE 24, 2009

 

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Jim Tuttle, Charles McGettigan  and Stanley Schultz; assembled at 7:00 for purpose of discussing accounts payable; business meeting called to order by Jim Tuttle at 8:30 PM.

 

MINUTES MAY 27, 2009 –Moved by Charlie, second by Stanley, to accept the minutes of May 27 with one correction to item #5: delete “Carl” from this task.  All were in favor.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

1.       TANK PAINTING PROJECT – Tank has been refilled with water to overflow on June 12-13.  Samples drawn Mon., June 15.  Bacteria tested by Chemserve in Milford; passed on June 17.  VOC and SOC samples taken to Granite State Analytical in Derry on 6/15/09.  Results back on June 26 – all tests Positive.  Pennichuck will draw a chlorine residual test on June 25 so we will know the reading before tank is put back on-line.  Estimated time is Mon or Tues – 6/29 or 6/30.  Limerick will finish foundation grout work in a week or two when the weather is dry.

 

2.       BACKFLOW DEVICES - LA Limousine installation has not been completed yet.  Wilton House of Pizza is still being evaluated to determine correct way to install device.  Board decided to contract NE Backflow Inc to perform testing, repairs, installations starting Sept. 1st.  Jim will contact them to get them on-board.  Sample letters created by Diane to notify customers of new policy approved by Board.

 

3.       SYSTEM OPERATIONAL PROPOSAL -  Decided to hire A&D Instruments for electrical controls and trouble calls.  We will contact 2 electricians for 3-phase work at pump station.

 

4.       HOLT ROAD CHLORINATOR PROJECT  - Holt Road chlorinator building was removed down to foundation by Highway Department on June 24.  Removing old chlorinator and piping installation of new valve and pipe during July is our goal.  Charlie to locate valves to shut off water to complete next phase of project.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

5.       GENERATOR GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION - Emergency Generator Grant – we did not receive any funding for this program which ends June 30.  However, the Board decided to apply again to Homeland Security Grant Program which is offered staring July 1st with deadly e of Sept. 1st.

 

6.       LEAK DETECTION GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION - Leak Detection Program offered by DES is a state-funded water (acidity?) and leak detection program.  The Board decided to apply to participate in the program.  Charlie and Jim will try to submit the information requested.

 

PUMP STATION EQUIPMENT PURCHASES

 

7.       A&D Instruments submitted a proposal for new alarm panel and alarms for heat, intrusion, chemical flows, pump failure, high and low tank levels, power and VDF power failures.  The Board accepted the proposal as presented and installation will start in about two weeks.  This system will be monitored by MACC Base when operational.

 

8.       Chemical Supplies – Harcross Chemical submitted prices for supply of chemicals at pump station.  The Board discussed the prices and wanted more information on drum sizes.  Jim will get more information so that a decision can be made in the next few weeks.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

9.       Emery & Garrett submitted proposal to remove test wells which are no longer useful within the well0head protection area.  The Board reviewed the proposal and agreed to proceed with the removal of the designated wells for $4,650.  A Field Tech from Emery & Garrett will supervise the work and have a drilling company fills the wells with Bentonite clay.  Rymans Excavation will excavate the casings and cut off approximately 2 ft below the ground before the clay is pumped in.  The ground will be restored to original after the sealing is complete.

 

10.   Sand Hill reservoir – Gate City Fence submitted proposal to repair the fence around the reservoir.  Trees had fallen damaging the fence mostly during the December 2008 ice storm.  The Board agreed to proceed with the repairs for approximately $1,100.  They (Gate City) will also remove and replace the section of fence where the culvert under Sand Hill Rd will be replaced this summer by the Highway Department.

 

Move by Charlie, second by Stan to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 PM.  All in favor.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Tuttle, Acting Secretary

 

Transcribed by Joanna K Eckstrom 7/13/09

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