DATE:  August 25, 2010
TIME:  7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Wilton Town Hall Courtroom
PRESENT: Commissioners Charlie McGettigan, Jim Tuttle, Robert Duquette and Clerk Mary LaChance

Mr. McGettigan called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

The Board reviewed minutes from the July 28, 2010 meeting and August 12, 2010 work session.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Duquette and SECONDED by Mr. McGettigan to accept the minutes.
Voting:  motion carried unanimously.

The Board reviewed and approved for payment the current bills.

The Board discussed a letter from Silas confirming that Wilton Falls needs to install a backflow device.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Tuttle and SECONDED by Mr. Duquette to recognize Silas’ letter and give Wilton Falls thirty days to comply.
Voting:  motion carried unanimously.

The Board discussed the Roedel backflow issues. Mr. Tuttle noted that Bob Mann suggested every service have a backflow device. Fred Roedel noted that a backflow device on each service is financially unfeasible and would close the property down. Mr.  Duquette advised that the backflow preventer setup that is planned may not protect the Roedel complex and the state may not like the plan but it does protect the public water supply. Mr. McGettigan agreed. Mr. Roedel requested something in writing to authorize a plan. Carl Somero advised that Jim Guild will not authorize anything. Jim Guild told Carl that it is up to the water commissioners. Mr. Tuttle asked Mr. Roedel if he would be willing to give the water commissioners a letter stating that the town  will not be responsible for the two services located beyond the mill. Mr. Roedel said he would and noted that he wants something in writing from Bob Mann as well.  Mr. Tuttle gave Mr. Roedel Bob Mann’s contact information.  After speaking to Dave Brassard, of Arnie Marble in Temple, Mr. Duquette got an an estimate to repair Karen Legault’s soapstone sink. Mr. Duquette presented a letter that he suggested sending to Ms. Legault. The letter was a written offer to  have her sink repaired or give her three hundred dollars for the damages.  Mr. Tuttle advised that Silas informed him they were not responsible for damages to the sink because they were granted a grandfathered easement on the property surrounding the pipe. This easement makes any personal items, located within ten feet of each side of the pipe, subject to removal. Steve McDonough suggested that they offer to repair the sink as a neighborly gesture. Mr. Duquette agreed.  The Board asked the clerk to send a copy of the letter to Ms. Legault.

Mr. McGettigan noted that Mr. Carr was sent a bill for two thousand dollars and he doesn’t agree with that charge.  He noted that we repaired the hydrant. We
didn’t replace it and he doesn’t approve of sending out bills for complete hydrants in cases where we are only repairing a hydrant. Mr. Tuttle explained that Carl Somero advised him two thousand is the flat fee charged by the town of Milford in cases of hydrant damage.  Mr. Duquette noted that he is withdrawing his signature from the paper he signed. He was under the impression, when he signed it, that the hydrant required replacement and he isn’t willing to charge someone for replacing a hydrant when it’s only being repaired.  Mr. Duquette noted that he told Mr. Carr to return the bill when he found out it was only repaired. He told Mr. Carr the bill would be revised or discussed further. Mr. Tuttle requested the commissioners establish an agreed upon charge. Mr. Duquette figured their cost to repair plus a twenty percent administrative fee was $462.86.
A MOTION was made by Mr. McGettigan to send a corrected bill reflecting the cost to repair plus a twenty percent administrative fee.
Voting:  motion carried with two to one vote

A MOTION was made by Mr. Duquette and SECONDED by Mr. McGettigan that any charges incurred from damage to town property be for materials and labor plus twenty percent. This will be a set policy as of August 25, 2010.
Voting:  motion carried unanimously

Carl LaChance requested that a Sewer Commission meeting be scheduled. Mr.McGettigan suggested the Water and Sewer Commission meetings take place on the
same night.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Duquette and SECONDED by both Mr. Tuttle and Mr. McGettigan simultaneously to adjourn the meeting.
Voting: motion carried unanimously
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary LaChance