[gview file="http://69.89.31.68/~vdoenhor/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CM112816.pdf"]VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS
Commissioners Meeting
November 28, 2016
The Board of Commissioners met at 8:00 am on Monday, November 28, 2016. In attendance were Commissioners Ron Sandstrom and Larry Leonard. Also in attendance was Kelly Robitaille (hwy). The meeting was taped for Madison TV by Tim Hughes.
At 8:04 am the meeting was called to order by Chairman Ron Sandstrom.
Ron Sandstrom makes a motion to contact Mike Smith by telephone for participation in this meeting. Larry Leonard seconds the motion and the motion passed 2-0. Mike Smith is not reached.
1. Agenda
Larry Leonard makes a motion to approve the agenda. Ron Sandstrom seconds the motion and the motion passed 2-0.
The action list is reviewed and discussed.
2. Highway Department Report
Kelly Robitaille reports that roads are in good condition. Some icing occurred over the Holiday weekend which was responded to. The F-550 and the Terra Star were used. The backhoe will be looked at by Chadwick BaRoss as it is having a transmission issue. Kelly Robitaille discusses the option of obtaining a new sander for the F-550. Cost estimate is $6,500 for a commercial grade 2-yard sander. The completed list for all road and culvert work completed in 2016 has been completed and will be printed for distribution. Larry Leonard reports a driveway wash out at his property due to the water system flushing that was completed. This will be looked at. Kelly Robitaille reports that salt is being ordered today.
3. Water
The programming within the SCADA system to alleviate the pressure loss on Bristenstock and Blinden has been completed. Muddy Beach booster pumps will now respond prior to the Oak pumps beginning to cycle.
4. Administration
The Asset Management Grant application will be worked on this week.
The payroll report is presented. Ron Sandstrom makes a motion to approve payroll in the amount of $5,866.34. Larry Leonard seconds the motion. Report and time cards are reviewed and discussed. Motion is called to a vote and the motion passed 2-0.
5. Accounts Payable
The check manifest is presented. Ron Sandstrom makes a motion to approve 4 checks in the amount of $4,425.75. Larry Leonard seconds the motion. Checks and invoices are reviewed and discussed. Motion is called to a vote and the motion passed 2-0.
6. Minutes
7. Commissioners Reports
Larry Leonard discusses that a delay in the increase of the new federal minimum for a salaried worker exempt from overtime.
Larry Leonard discusses changing to propane heat at Reinach station for the water system. A chart showing the electricity usage and cost at Reinach is reviewed. Overall system electric usage is reviewed; some stations will show more savings in electric costs by going to off-peak programming than others.
8. Signature Items
9. Correspondence
Granite State Analytical has sent a Happy Thanksgiving notice.
10. Scheduled Appearances
As the representative from Northeast Lightening Protection will not arrive at the office until 9:30 am, Ron Sandstrom requests Larry Leonard meet with the representative for review of protective options for the pump houses.
11. Other Business
The curb stop valve at 23 Huttwil did not operate when the shut off for non-payment of water usage fee was attempted. The valve will be replaced and the customer disconnected until the account is current. Ron Sandstrom outlines making a final attempt at contact with this customer to avoid the need to disconnect once the valve is replaced.
12. Public Comments
At 8:34 am Ron Sandstrom makes a motion to adjourn the meeting. Larry Leonard seconds the motion and the motion passed 2-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy E. Cole
Administrator