[gview file="https://vdoe-nh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CM060617-reconvened-1-pm.pdf"]VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS
Commissioners Meeting
Reconvened Session of
June 6, 2017

The Board of Commissioners reconvened at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. In attendance were Commissioners Mike Smith and Ralph Lutjen. Also in attendance were water operator Ian Hayes and Engineers Paul Fluet and Nick Sceggell of Fluet Associates, a Division of Dubois and King.

At 1:00 pm the meeting was called to order by Chairman Mike Smith.

Water System

The design for the Reinach Pressure Zone is reviewed and discussed. New zone will include any home at an elevation of 840 feet or higher. The new pump house will be located on old lot number F-60 which is located on Reinach Place near the existing pump house. The size of the water mains is discussed; currently a three inch main flows into a 2” meter causing restriction of flow. The new line is to be 4”; possibly 6” into the new pump house. A new 4” line is recommended from the pump house to the intersection with Bristenstock. This increase in water main size, with replacement of the restricting 2” meter to a 4” meter for the new water main will improve flow into the entire distribution system and should benefit the property at 1 Bristenstock even prior to completion of the new pressure zone.
The option of connecting the new zone across the bridal path to the dead-end line on Adelboden is outlined. This could be done with the pressure zone project or held for future expansion.
Use of three pumps, with at least one being of smaller horse-power is outlined. The smaller pump would be used to pressurize the lines when the demand is low.
Two hydro-pneumatic tanks will be used in the new station with room to exist for adding a third.
Muddy Beach is discussed. Placement of the transducers is expected to occur next week. Data collection will then begin on the well flows. Following review of the data, Nick and Paul will be asked to recommend booster pump sizes and create a single line piping schematic to be used.
Water storage tanks are discussed. Nick Sceggell outlines that the tanks would initially be inspected only. Any lining, repair or replacement that may be needed would occur as a separate project. A meeting with Mass Tank will be established for additional discussion on and scheduling of inspections for one tank at Reinach and the Jungfrau tank.
A cost estimate for updating of the Water System Master Plan will be established at a later time. Input from the engineers on project priority establishment for the water system for creation of the Capital Improvement Plan will be sought.
Lightening protection is discussed. An evaluation of needs should be done; addition of proper lightning protection at all pump stations as recommended would follow. Mike Smith makes a motion to have Nancy Cole contact electrical engineer Lee Carroll for an estimate of cost to have Mr. Carroll come to the District to evaluate the lightning protection needs of the pump houses. Ralph Lutjen seconds the motion and the motion passed 2-0.
SCADA programmer Tom Therrien and electrician Justin Montelin will be included in the review when scheduled.

Roads

The Little Loop survey and design will be completed by December 1.
The Grison and Burgdorf culvert design will be completed by July 1.
Storm-water management is discussed. Creation of the retention pond that was discussed in prior years for protection of Geneva Beach and the ponds could be done. A design for the retention pond would be needed. Discussion ensues on review of the water flow into the area through analysis of the drainage area leading to the pond from Oak Hill. Mike Smith makes a motion to have the engineers produce a proposal for a water shed study for Geneva Beach drainage area. Ralph Lutjen seconds the motion and the motion passed 2-0.
Correcting drainage in the area of Thusis Beach will be reviewed by the engineers at the conclusion of this meeting. July 1 will be established as the target date for recommended actions.
Correcting of the culvert that was placed to move water and sump pump flow from the area of the Reinach pump house is discussed. Recommendation to excavate when excavating for the planned water main is made. The culvert should move water to the bridal path for outlet. A 24” pipe is recommended.
Mike Smith makes a motion to have the engineers proceed with the design for the Reinach Pressure Zone using lot F-60 for the new pump house location. Ralph Lutjen seconds the motion and the motion passed 2-0.

At 4:35 pm Mike Smith makes a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ralph Lutjen seconds the motion and the motion passed 2-0.

Ralph Lutjen will accompany the engineers on review of Thusis Beach area and Jungfrau Road.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy E. Cole
Administrator