2015 – March 16 Minutes

N. Couture noted that the District has a new payroll provider.  The old payroll provider could no longer handle the NH retirement system.
 
 

A motion was made by T. Pellegrino and seconded by G. Keller to approve the minutes from the February 23, 2015 Public and Non-Public and Public hearing sessions with the following change to the public session minutes of February 23, 2015 on page 3 last sentence second paragraph.  This sentence should read: “This project is not required to go through the NH Site Evaluation Committee; this project has not been presented to the state at this time.”

The motion passed 3-0-1 with J. Comer abstaining.

M. Metcalf, UEI, noted that the ground improvements have been done.  The site classification has been changed.  Work will begin on the site again on April 13, 2015 weather permitting.  M. Metcalf recommended that the District spend $16,000 for alternative 3A which is the addition of a second SCADA computer.  This second computer will provide redundancy, but is not absolutely critical.

A motion was made by J. Comer and seconded by G. Keller to approve the expenditure of $16,000 for additive alternative 3A.  The motion passed 4-0-0.

M. Metcalf noted that there have been some small change orders.  L. Woods noted that his understanding is that there will be monthly meetings on this project and that change orders would be approved by the Board.  R. Miner noted that there has been no suggested upper limit to change orders before they go to the Board.

R. Miner noted that the letters to FERC regarding the District’s opposition to the route of the proposed pipeline have been sent.  There will be an informational meeting on March 26, 2015 at the James Mastricola Upper Elementary School from 8-10 PM.

L. Woods noted there is an environmental report on this project.  It is cumbersome and lengthy.  The town has asked for hard copies.  He suggested that the Board run any questions by J. Emery.

The motion makers and seconders were assigned to the warrant articles for the Annual Meeting.

Voters’ Guide – Some confusion was expressed regarding the language used in the Public Hearing guide regarding the purpose of article 6.  L. Woods suggested that the language for the 3 separate Capital Reserve Funds be forwarded to the Commissioners.

There was no new business at this time.

Freeze ups – R. Miner noted there were 2 incidents of frozen pipes in the District, one at Ingham Rd and one on Profile Dr.  Both were resolved after much effort.  He noted this has been a particularly cold winter.

Salt letters – R. Miner noted that the Town has sent out violation letters to those observed using salt or de-icing agents who have a salt limitation or restriction on their site plan.  Atrium has responded and has stated that it will not use salt on its property again.

Mitchell Woods – This permitting continues to move forward.

Community Development – A change of use has been request for 736 Milford Road.  The new use will be for a gas station.

Bean Road – The Baboosic Brook bridge will be replaced on Bean Road.  The water main placement will be being changed.

There were no questions from the public at this time.

There were no questions from the press at this time.