TOWN OF
WATER COMMISSIONERS
DRAFT MINUTES
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
PRESENT: Commissioners
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Mr.
McGettigan called the meeting to order at
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3 The Board discussed backflow device issues with Chuck Crawford. Mr. Crawford’s attorney, Bill Keefe, summarized previous information exchanged. He noted that the
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decision, made by the
state of
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noted that they do not agree and they don’t want to put one in. Mr. McGettigan
advised that we don’t need to do this
and Mr. Duquette noted that the state requires
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us to enforce this regulation. Mr. Crawford advised that the plumbing code
is the law and
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McGettigan
advised that we can make our own rules regardless of the state. He noted that he was forced to sign the
ordinance in 2005. Mr. Crawford advised
that
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the commissioners are substituting their laws for the state laws by
requiring a device. Mr. Duquette noted
that all of the towns near
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Mr.
Crawford and Mr. Keefe agreed that all of the towns near
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believe
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A MOTION was made by Mr. Tuttle to
take all comments under advisement and discuss it amongst ourselves then come
back at the January meeting to discuss it
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further.
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Voting: motion carried unanimously
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A MOTION was made by Mr. Tuttle and
SECONDED by Mr. Duquette to accept the
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Voting: motion carried unanimously
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The
Board reviewed and approved bills for payment.
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The
Board discussed a letter, dated December 20th, from Silas about a
cross-connection control program.
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The
Board discussed a propane contract from Ciardelli
Fuel Oil, Co. They approved the contract
by vote and signed it to start on
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The
Board voted to give Mr. Somero a $50.00 raise for
pump station work. The new rate will be
$250.00 per week.
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The
Board voted 3-0 to end the meeting at
Acting Secretary