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VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday February 10th, 2022

The Board of Commissioners met at 9:00am on Thursday Feb 10th, 2022.

In attendance for the public meeting are Commissioner Kathy Koziell (KK) by phone, Commissioner Jay Buckley (JB), Commissioner Mike Smith (MS), Donna MacKinnon (DM)- Administrator, Alexis Wagoner (AW)-Administrator, Kelly Robitaille (KR)-DPW Foreman, Doug Prescott (DP), John Cancelarich (JC), Margaret Cugini (MC), Peter Kondrat (PK).

Meeting videotaped by Aysa of Madison TV

At 9:00am Commissioner JB calls the meeting to order.

PUBLIC MEETING

MS makes a motion to approve the agenda, JB 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the minutes of 2/3/22, KK 2nds, passes 3-0 (amendment made to change date from Feb 2nd to Feb 3rd)

JB makes a motion to approve the Non-Public minutes of 2/3/22, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the payroll for $10,797.43, MS 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the Operating Accounts manifest of $11,772.23, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

DPW

Backhoe tire blew out 2/9/22, had to replace. $904 per tire need another one.

MS makes a motion to approve $900.00 for another tire. JB amends motion and makes a motion to appropriate $2000.00 for new backhoe tires. MS 2nds, passes 3-0

Discussion on plowing at Clemens Place.

JB makes a motion to send a letter to the homeowner. MS amends motion to add if there is an easement to let us know if not no parking from Nov 1st through April 1st due to the winter parking ban. JB 2nds, Passes 3-0

Broken light at the DPW 2 garage, electrician came out and capped the wire going to move the light to a new location in the future.

Ian Simply Water

Discussion on anything new happening. IH states the data loggers are on the way, the pumps are at the warehouse and the chem table is still not in.

Discussion on pump at Oakridge.

Discussion on pump at DPW.

IH states approximately 6-10 freeze ups this year, a bit higher than usual.

Discussion on billing and what is the customer’s responsibility and what is the district’s responsibility.

JB makes a motion to have Doug Prescott give his presentation on the Curbstop valve covers to Ian Hayes. KK 2nds adding only 5 minutes allowed. Passes 2-1

DP makes presentation to IH on the curb valve stop access cover with a price of $11.00 per cover.

Discussion on EEI contract. IH is going to reach out to EEI to find out what exactly is included in contract and get back to the office.

Discussion on Water System Operations Agreement with Simply Water. IH is going to change the date to state from 1/1/2022 to 12/312/2022 & add a section to include work orders. Office to provide work orders to Simply Water prior to work being done. DP comments that Asset Management is working to promote work orders to preserve future and current grants.

NON-PUBLIC MEETING

JB makes a motion at 9:58AM to go into Non-Public for RSA 91-A:3, II (c).  MS seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

JB makes a motion to come out of Non-Public meeting under RSA 91-A:3, II (c) and return to public meeting at 10:33 AM.  MS seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

ADMIN

Discussion on Parking at Huttwil. Homeowner requested in writing to keep snowmobile trailer at the Huttwil lot for the winter months (longer than the 30 days).

JB makes a motion to allow Andy Elliot to park his snowmobile trailer at the Huttwil parking lot for the winter months. KK 2nds, motion didn’t pass.

JB makes a motion to allow parking at the Huttwil lot for up to the 30 days stated in the ordinance. KK 2nds, passes 3-0 (extension denied)

Discussion on Catherine Deyoe email letter to split QuickBooks into two accounts. A Water account and an Operating account.

MS makes a motion to spend $125.00 and DM’s time to complete the QuickBooks split. JB 2nds, passes 3-0

Viewing of Motion Log Excel sheet. KK states it looks good.

Discussion on voting on Warrant Articles.

Commissioners voted on Warrant Articles:

Warrant Article #1: Voting for Officers (not voted on)

Warrant Article #2: Operations & Highway Budget, Voted 3-0

Warrant Article #3: Water System Budget, Voted 3-0

Warrant Article #4: Paving of Klausen Drive, Voted 3-0

Warrant Article #5: Tank Pumping Maintenance CRF, Voted 3-0

Warrant Article #6: Replenish “Equipment Repair” CRF, Voted 3-0

Warrant Article #7: Replenish “Highway Equipment” CRF, Voted 3-0

Warrant Article #8: “Road Construction” CRF, Voted 3-0

Warrant Article #9: Expansion of Resident Mailbox Facility, Voted 0-3

Warrant Article #10: Sale of the Lodge, Voted 3-0

Warrant Article #11: Improvements to Lodge, Voted 0-3

Warrant Article #12: Office/Meeting Building CRF, Voted 3-0

Warrant Article #13: Increase the number of Commissioners, Voted 2-1

Warrant Article #14: Energy Agreement, Voted 3-0

Petitioned Warrant Article #15: Water Master Plan, Voted 1-2

Petitioned Warrant Article #16: Map 114 Lot 49, Voted 1-2

Petitioned Warrant Article #17: Water Hook-up Fee, Voted 3-0

Petitioned Warrant Article #18: Beaches, Voted 1-2

Petitioned Warrant Article #19: Separation Agreement, Voted 1-2

Petitioned Warrant Article #20: Parking, Voted 1-2

Petitioned Warrant Article #21: Dam Study, Voted 1-2

Petitioned Warrant Article #22: Health Care Account, Voted 1-2

Discussion on Warrant Article #19 email with lawyer.

MS makes a motion to send a letter to Nancy Cole to part ways with section 4 and 5 of the separation agreement. Motion denied 1-2

Discussion on Reinach email. DP suggests sending certified letter if we do not get a response.

Discussion on 2020 Audit.

Discussion on boat at Huttwil.

Discussion on Sheriff’s Department Tower letter.

JB makes a motion to sign Sheriff’s Department Tower Letter out of session. KK 2nds, passes 3-0

Commissioner’s Concerns/Reports

Discussion on Dam EAP.

Discussion on Dam Management email (pulling boards in the winter months).

KK mentions she is flying home March 3rd, questions if the Commissioners want to change weekly meeting time. Meeting to be left at 9:00am on Thursday March 3rd.

JB adds he is going to court next week for the Foley case and that he has a meeting with Chad at Avatar to go over the Lodge lot.

MS requests update with the meeting minutes for the Asset Management Meetings. JB states he thought Horizons was taking the minutes, but they were not. JB still working on getting the meeting minutes.

Discussion on Nick Sceggell email on Master Plan. Clarification email was from 2014.

Discussion on modeling for the water hook up pressure tests and who will be performing them going forward.

Discussion on Inventory spreadsheet from the Asset Management team.

Public Appearance

John Cancelarich (JC) questioning where the Board of Commissioners stands with HB 1532. Discussion on Dam pros and cons. JC suggests getting going with the process of building the Dam to not delay construction and if done the road it is decided a Dam is not needed stop the process. MS is strongly opposed to the Bill, KK and JB still do not feel they have enough information to decide. A letter was sent to Representative McConkey from the Commissioners opposing the bill. KR suggests the Commissioners reach out to Fish and Game, the Dam Bureau and DES themselves to get further information. Final thoughts were that HB 1532 is already dead in the water and not moving forward.

JB makes a motion to adjourn at 12:22, MS 2nds, passes 3-0

Respectfully submitted,

Alexis Wagoner, Administrator.

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VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday February 3rd, 2022

The Board of Commissioners met at 9:00am on Thursday Feb 2nd, 2022.

In attendance for the public meeting are Commissioner Kathy Koziell (KK) by phone, Commissioner Jay Buckley (JB), Commissioner Mike Smith (MS), Donna MacKinnon (DM)- Administrator, Alexis Wagoner (AW)-Administrator, Diana Reiss (DR)-Treasurer, Kelly Robitaille (KR)-DPW Foreman, Doug Prescott (DP), Ralph Lutjen (RL), Meeting videotaped by Aysa of Madison TV

At 8:45 am Commissioner JB calls the meeting to order

NON-PUBLIC MEETING

JB makes a motion at 8:45 AM to go into Non-Public for RSA 91-A:3, II (a).  MS seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

JB makes a motion to come out of Non-Public meeting under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) and return to public meeting at 8:59 AM.  MS seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

PUBLIC MEETING

JB makes a motion to approve the agenda, MS 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the the minutes of 1/27/2022, JB 2nds, passes 3-0 (amendment made to change DB to DM)

JB makes a motion to approve the Non-Public minutes of 1/27/22, MS 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the Budget Hearing minutes of 1/28/22, MS 2nds.

KK, JB & MS all make amendments to the meeting minutes.

MS makes a motion to approve amended minutes, JB 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the WTR Project check for $265.00, MS 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the Water Assessment Fund manifest of $279.41, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the Operating Accounts manifest of $8,336.77, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

DM brings up discussion on engineering fees being added to the Water Ordinance.

KK mentions adding an option to the Driveway Ordinance about waiving the septic system design. Discussion that this would be a case-by-case scenario.

MS mentions if voters take to the floor, they could amend Water Ordinance to retro activate past application fees to January 1st changing the amount from $8,000.00 to $10,000.00.

DPW

KR discusses DPW getting ready for snowstorm set to hit 2/3-2/4 stating we are set to get around 9”-17” of snow. New Klausen estimate a little lower than first one, still waiting on a third estimate.

Discussion on Dam boards and possibly changing the size of the boards. DR asks if a board was taken out this winter, KK responds yes. JB to check about notification to the public on taking a board during the winter season.

MS mentions wanting to schedule a Non-Public with Kelly and Ian from Simply Water.

Discussion on towing boat at Huttwil parking lot. Got pricing for truck rental from Home Depot $19.00, KR states boat can be towed after storm and moved to the DPW building 1. KR wondering what the policy is for a time limit of being park in the lot. To be looked into.

ADMIN

Discussion on audit and going forward in QuickBooks. Scott Eagan (auditor) recommends water hookup fees be put into the Water Extension CRF then be transferred to the Water Assessment Fund. DR going to check with the DRA on this.

Discussion on splitting QuickBooks into two separate files: one for operating and one for water. Going forward write two checks when splitting a bill between operating 85% and water 15%.

Discussion on when the water rate is set for 2022.

Discussion on having the attorney present at the Annual Meeting. KK on Separation Agreement Petitioned Warrant Article have him send in a written statement verse having him at the entire meeting. MS recommends having office send Driveway and Water Ordinances to attorney to get their blessing then approve it.

KK makes a motion to send the Driveway Ordinance and Water Ordinance changes to the attorney. JB 2nds, passes 3-0

KK makes a motion to send Petitioned Warrant Article #19 to Doug Mansfield for a response on his opinion on the Warrant Article to be available for the Annual Meeting. JB 2nds, passes 3-0

Discussion on engineering fees and who will do the work going forward.

Discussion on Petitioned Warrant Article received after hours. Conclusion article is not valid.

Discussion on Reinach Project and Invoice. JB to get pricing on the generator transfer switch that was already paid for. Discussion on road damage from the project. KR states Dawson is only responsible for 2 feet of paved road and 4 feet of gravel road. Damage of roads on Dawson, need to receive back charge for road damage that the VDOE DPW fixed. RL questions why switch was paid for it we have not yet received it. JB responds that the contract stated once substantial amount of work was complete payment in full was to be paid. RL states Dawson is obligated to return money or deliver switch regardless of contract. JB to follow up with Dawson on delivery of transfer switch. RL suggests get a price for transfer switch then deduct from retainage if Dawson doesn’t deliver. KR states possibly $8,000 was spent on road repairs. Dawson has three major items left on check list, Generator transfer switch, road repairs and planting grass seed. Pictures of road damage are on the cloud at the office. Discussion on road damage pictures.

Discussion on HB 1532 letter to Mark McConkey.

JB makes a motion to send letter with 1st paragraph only and the word “to” added. KK 2nds, passes 2-1

Discussion on 2020 Audit draft approval.

JB makes a motion to sign 2020 Draft Audit. KK 2nds, passes 2-1

Discussion on Dam Action Plan. JB in process of filling it out and updating it.

Discussion on FEMA Fact sheet. Updated emergency contact list with sheriff’s department.

Discussion on January Water usage.

KK makes comment that the Public Budget Hearing went well.

DM questions when Warrant Articles need to be entered into the DRA portal. KK everything needs to be in the portal with a green check 14 clean days prior to the annual meeting. KK asks if Commissioners are to vote for or against Warrant Articles prior to submission.

MS makes a motion to weigh in before Warrant Articles are posted to vote for or against it. JB 2nds, passes 3-0

MS requesting conversation between JB and Steve Doyon. JB to send to office.

Discussion on Asset Management Meetings. MS requesting meeting minutes from past meetings and questions how often meetings are. JB states meetings are held once a month and that he will check with Horizons to get the meeting minutes. DR requests clarification on $20K/$20K matching grant as well as update to the 50K grant and whether it was awarded.

Discussion on visual presentation with Horizon to update people on the progress Asset Management has made. Additional discussion on when to hold a public meeting with Asset Management.

MS makes a motion to adjourn at 10:57, JB 2nds, passes 3-0

Respectfully submitted,

Alexis Wagoner, Administrator.

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VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Budget 2022 and Public Hearing Water Ordinance and Driveway

Friday January 28, 2022

The Board of Commissioners met at 7:00 pm on Friday January 28, 2022. In attendance was Commissioners Jay Buckley & Mike Smith, Kathy Koziell by phone. Also, in attendance was Highway Foreman Kelly Robitaille, Administrators Alexis Wagoner and Donna MacKinnon taking minutes. There were nine people in attendance. The meeting was filmed by Madison TV.                 

At 7:01 pm Commissioner Jay Buckley calls the meeting to order.

Jay Buckley goes over the rules for the meeting.

Jay Buckley introduces Alexis Wagoner the new Administrator to everyone.

Jay Buckley apologizes to Dorothy Wondolowski for his previous behavior at a BOC meeting.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to open the #1 Public Hearing for the Driveway Ordinance Mike Smith seconds. Motion Passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley states that the Commissioners would like to update the Driveway Ordinance. Jay Buckley reads the new changes to be made. The District would like to add to section 4 of the Driveway Ordinance to add the wording No driveway permit shall create a new access to any road or property outside of the Eidelweiss Residential District except for those District properties abutting NH State Route 113 (Conway Road) to create access to that road.

The second change would be in section under notes, #6 would be added. 6. Driveway can be designed on top of septic systems in accordance with NH DES design criteria but in no case would a septic system be allowed to be closer than 25 feet from the boundary edge of the Districts road.

Discussion of the Driveway Ordinance changes. Larry Leonard asks what the problem is with the old Ordinance. Jay Buckley explains the reason is due to the Eben Farm Road 105-acre property. Kathy Koziell states that (we should submit this to the attorney to determine if) legally the District can do that. Doug Prescott questions the wording of #6, he feels that it is not clear and after no case the wording should be a septic system included. Jay Buckley asks if there any more questions or comments, there is none.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to close #1 Public Hearing of the Driveway Ordinance. Mike Smith seconds. Motion Passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to open #2 Public Hearing of the Water Ordinance. Mike Smith seconds. Motion Passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley states that the Commissioners would like to update the Water Ordinance. Jay Buckley reads the new changes to be made. In section 3.1.3 to change the rate from $8,000. to $10,000. In section 3.1.3.1 the wording to be added Extension of water lines to the furthest boundary line of the subject property if other buildable lots exist beyond the subject property. In section 3.1.4.3 the addition of the last sentence, No Connection will be made to the VDOE water system to accommodate or connect to any other water system outside of the District’s boundary. In section 3.1.4.5 the month of October is changed to November and the month of August is changed to October. In section 3.3.2 the addition wording added after Commissioners and shall be no closer than 25 feet from any component of the septic system. Waiver to this requirement may be obtained if the entire service line is sleeved with a CTS 200psi pipe or equivalent. Donna MacKinnon also points out the change in section 3.2.3 the changed of cost of $50. to $65.

Discussion of the current Water Ordinance and raising the hookup fees from $8,000.00 to $10,000.00. Mike Smith states that in the past the voters voted on changes to Water hook-up fee change, and this should also be brought in front of the voters at the Annual Meeting. The fees have not been changed since 2007. Robert Navitsky asks when the changes will go into effect. BOC states if application has already been processed the old price is still in effect. Doug Prescott questions the requirements for lines being sleeved. Jay Buckley explains. Mike Smith states at some point in time the VDOE will require that all service lines will be required to be sleeved. Jay Buckley states that the minimum 25 feet is required due to not knowing where the District’s water lines are.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to close #2 Public Hearing of the Water Ordinance. Mike Smith seconds. Motion Passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to open the Budget Hearing. Mike Smith seconds. Motion Passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley states that they will be going thru the budgets by each section and at the end of each subtotal of the section they will take questions. Jay Buckley states there are the Operating Budget & the Water Budget and will go thru the Operating Budget first then the Water Budget.

Discussion of the Proposed Operating Budget

Discussion of Executive salaries-no change in budget.

Discussion of Administration-Proposed is higher due to the new Full Time Administrator position. Larry Leonard questions the salary items and was again told it is due to the new position. Larry Leonard also questions the jump in the proposed Audit. Donna MacKinnon explains that this is due to the DRA changing the comingling of the operating account with the water account. They are requiring the District to separate the accounts going forward. The district had to open the new Water Assessment Fund Account which has been established starting January 1, 2022.

Discussion of the Legal

Discussion of Employee Benefits- They are fixed rates.

Discussion of Gen Gov Bldgs.-was dropped a little

Discussion of Insurance- They are fixed rates.

Discussion of Bonds Principle & Interest-Kathy Koziell the Reinach Tank Loan which some of the funds $59,142.00 was encumbered from 2019 and was paid in 2021 and will be a Journal entry of the 2021 Audit as require to do so.

Discussion of Region Association, Misc./Training/Checklist-Kathy Koziell states the DAM reclassification has raised the amount.

Discussion of HWY& Streets Employee Salaries-Larry Leonard questions the raise amount of Overtime. Kathy Koziell states it is higher due to the salaries of the employees.

Discussion of Equip & Maintenance

Discussion of Roads- Dinah Reiss why the Asphalt budget was overspent by $3,000. Kelly Robitaille states that the BOC approved the $3,000 in order to paving of Geneva. Mike Smith explains the $17,000 is projected for paving of Lugano from the estimate that Kelly Robitaille got for $15,000 and the $3,000 for repair if needed throughout the District. Jay Buckley states projects are usually done in the fall and the projects can changed due to the conditions of the District’s roads.

Discussion of Street Lighting

Discussion of Parks & Recreation-was increased due to repairing of the kayak racks foot bridge, and the raft at Boulder Beach.

Discussion of the TAN Loan-The $400. Is the cost of processing the TAN Loan. Dinah Reiss states the need of the Loan due to the restricting of the new Water Assessment Fund Account.

Discussion of Assessment Management

Discussion of the Water Budget

Discussion of Executive salaries-no change in budget. Amounts are split 85% for OP Budget & 15% for Water Budget

Discussion of Administration-Proposed is higher due to the new Full Time Administrator position. Amounts are split 85% for OP Budget & 15% for Water Budget.

Discussion of the Legal

Discussion of Employee Benefits- The new difference is for new Full Time Administrator. They are fixed rates.

Discussion of Gen Gov Bldgs.- Amounts are split 85% for OP Budget & 15% for Water Budget

Discussion again takes place for the Audit by Stan Wondolowski he does not understand why it has risen so high. Again, it was explained that the DRA is requiring the District to break the Operating & Water into two separate accounts.

Discussion of Bonds

Discussion of Region Association, Misc./Training/Checklist

Discussion of HWY& Streets Employee Salaries-DPW employees doing projects with the Water Operator to save the District money.

Discussion of Equip & Maintenance- DPW employees doing projects with the Water Operator to save the District money.

Discussion of Roads- DPW employees doing projects with the Water Operator to save the District money.

Discussion of Assessment Management-Dinah Reiss asks about Grants that are available to the District. Jay Buckley states that the District has applied for a $50,000 no match but there has been no response back yet from DES and asks Doug Prescott to explain that he is looking into other grants for the District,

Discussion of Water Services-Discussion of the SCADA increase there use to be a contract with Electrical Installations Inc and will be discussing that with the Water Operator at next Thursday meeting. Discussion of the Reinach Tank Project ensues.

Warrant Articles

Article 1-Voting for Officers Commissioner Ralph Lutjen & Doug Prescott Moderator Bob Ingram

Article 2-Operating & Highway Budget $711,680 raised by taxation

Article 3-Water System Budget $188,381 raised by water fees

Article 4-Paving of Klausen Drive-$50,000 raised by taxation. Estimate came into Kelly Robitaille for $44,000 but $50,000 will go further down the road it would be for 1 ½ inch overlay which is recommended by Kelly Robitaille.

Article 5-Tank Pumping Maintenance CRF $2,500 to be raised by taxation. This article will then be fully funded so when it is time to pumped out DPW tank the money is there when it is needed.

Article 6-Replenish Equipment Repair CRF $30,000-$5,000 will be raised by taxes and $25,000 will come from the Unassigned Fund. Mike Smith explains that the Unassigned Funds does not affect the tax rate.

Article 7-Replenish Highway Equipment CRF $25,000 Funded from the Unassigned Fund

Article 8-Road Construction CRF $40,000 Funded from the Unassigned Fund

Article 9-Expansion of Resident Mailbox Facility-$15,000 Funded from the Unassigned Fund

Article 10-Sale of the Lodge Funds to be deposited into the Unassigned Fund. Mike Smith feels the District should have put money into article for the sale of the lodge for exterminating and cleaning of the Lodge for the selling. Kathy Koziell feel that they can take money out of the Building and Grounds line item. Mike Smith is in favor of the sale and to clean up the Lodge to make it presentable for the sale. Cathy Bardzilowski asked about an appraisal of the Lodge. Jay Buckley states there is no appraisal due to that there are no comparisons of a Lodge in the Valley, and it is accessed for $369,000. Mike Smith states there would have to an easement given to the new owners for parking at VDOE property.

Article 11-Improvements to Lodge $150,000 raised by taxation. Mike Smith states if the voters do not approve the sale of the Lodge the Lodge will have to be upgraded for it to be used. The roof & windows have to be replaced. The Lodge will have to be brought up to code for Handicap a bathroom upstairs and total rebuild for downstairs, with adding insulation and heating for use in the winter. Also, possible septic system. Stan Wondolowski states it could be sold by Auction.

Article 12-Office/Meeting Building CRF $1.00 to be raised by taxation. This is for the money of the sale of the Lodge could be put into next year.

Article 13-Increase the number of Commissioners- To go from 3 to 5 Commissioners Jay Buckley states that this would help getting things done. Two of the Commissioner can work together because it does not meet the quorum requirement. Mike Smith does not think this is possible talking between two Commissioners is not legal. Kathy Koziell has reached out to NHMA and has not received a response back from them. Doug Prescott’s interpretation of the RSA feels this is okay to do.

Dinah Reiss asks why the Warrants are not showing the BOC recommendations of the Articles. Kathy Koziell states she can put them on.

Article 14-Energy Agreement- To have the voters enter into a 45-month Contract with Neighborhood Energy.

Petitioned Warrant Articles

Article 15-Water Master Plan $20,000 coming from Water CRF. Mike Smith states the District has outgrown the Master Plan from 2005 and feels it needs to be updated.

Article 16-Map114 Lot 49 $5,000 to be raised by taxation. Mike Smith states this article is to protect the District for any water hook ups that can be used to supply water hookups to properties outside of the Eidelweiss District referencing Eben Farm Road properties.

Article 17-Water Hook-up Fee- To see if the voters will vote to raise the Water Ordinance Hook-up fee to $10,000. Mike Smith wants the voters not the BOC set the fee rate as it has always been done in the past. Rate has not been changed since 2007.

Article 18-Beaches $3,000 raised by taxation. Mike Smith wants the voters to approve that the BOC direct the DPW to clean the beaches Monday, Wednesday & Fridays. Additionally, to have monthly beach water testing done. Discussion ensues with the mention of Kevin Ackert cleaned Little Pea Beach in the past and was thanked. Dorothy Wondolowski explains the history of cleaning of the beaches. Cathy Bardzilowski states that the beaches were not cleaned, and something has to be done. Stan Wondolowski stated in the past there used to be parking passes for the beach areas.

Article 19-Separation Agreement $1,500 to come from the Unassigned Fund. Mike Smith would like the District to vote to have the Commissioners void clauses 4 & 5 from the Separation Agreement with Nancy Cole. Discussion ensued.

Article 20-Parking- Mike Smith wants the voters to vote to change the Parking Ordinance discussion ensues.

Article 21-DAM Study $5,000 to come from the Unassigned Fund-Mike Smith would like the District to create a study of the DAM for the Three ponds and develop a working level for the environment. Mike Smith mentions the NH house bill that is in process.

Article 22- Health Care Account-$9,000 raised by taxation. Ralph Lutjen would like the District to raise the amount so the employee deductible will be fully covered. Kathy Koziell states that Ralph Lutjen was not at the meeting to explain his petitioned article.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to close the Budget Hearing. Mike Smith seconds. Motion Passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 pm. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna MacKinnon

Administrator

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VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday January 27th, 2022

The Board of Commissioners met at 9:00am on Thursday Jan 27th, 2022.

In attendance for the public meeting are Commissioner Kathy Koziell (KK) by phone, Commissioner Jay Buckley (JB), Commissioner Smith (MS), Donna MacKinnon (DM)- Administrator, Alexis Wagoner (AW)-Administrator, Diana Reiss (DR)-Treasurer, Kelly Robitaille (KR)-DPW Foreman, Doug Prescott (DP), Meeting videotaped by Aysa of Madison TV

At 8:45 am Commissioner JB calls the meeting to order

NON-PUBLIC MEETING

JB makes a motion at 8:45 AM to go into Non-Public for RSA 91-A:3, II (a).  MS seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

JB makes a motion to come out of Non-Public meeting under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) and return to public meeting at 9:03 AM.  MS seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

PUBLIC MEETING

JB makes a motion to approve the agenda, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the minutes of 1/13/22, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the minutes of 1/20/22, MS 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the minutes of 1/24/22, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the payroll for $10,757.71, MS 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the Operating Accounts manifest of $9,910.92 (Includes Payroll), KK 2nds, passes 3-0

DPW

Discussion on road paving. KR discusses that Klausen Rd lower half is really bad. Recommends doing 1.5” overlay halfway down & a light shim on the rest. Only received one estimate so far for $92.00/Ton with 1450 Tons to cover 18’ x 8500’ road. KK asks if there is enough in the budget between the paving & asphalt budget to cover the cost. JB questions if we should do Eidelweiss Drive instead this year. KR says Klausen has to be done this year, concerned we cannot use the warrant article with the other $17,000 in asphalt budget to supplement. KK & JB don’t believe it will be an issue.

Discussion on Lugano Rd, rock jetting out needs to be removed. Remaining budget to go towards road paving on Lugano Rd. Estimate is 1.5” Overlay with 2 apron areas & 360’ of road at $15.00/Ton for 95 Tons.

No hot water again in DPW 1 Garage. KK going to contact plumber.

KR & DPW will be cleaning up roads before storm. KR mentions grater is out of service, having hard time getting parts for it. Backhoe going to also need parts soon, a lot of money has been going into repairing it. KR suggests trading in grater and backhoe together as a deal. JB questions if we sell two Volvo’s can we lease with option to buy. Backhoe is #1 priority at the moment. Discussion on splitting the $50K from the Highway Equipment CRF and putting $25K into the Equipment Repair CRF.

JB makes a motion to take the $50K from the Highway Equipment CRF and split it for $25K into the Highway Equipment CRF and $25K into the Equipment Repair CRF, making the Equipment Repair CRF $30K. MS 2nds, Passes 3-0

Change Warrant Article 6 & 7 to reflect motion passed.

DP makes public comment to KR and DPW to thank them for doing a great job on the roads this winter.

ADMIN

Discussion on updated energy agreement. Does not cost the District any money. JB to write a non-money warrant article to sign a 45-month energy agreement.

MS makes a motion to sign 9-month energy agreement. JB 2nds, Passes 3-0

DM clarification on water hook up money deposit. Should $16K be put into Water Line Extension Fund CRF vs. Water Assessment Fund to not get funds mixed. DR comments that any money going forward for water hook ups should be put into the Water Assessment Fund. JB asks if money is taken out of the Water Extension Fund CRF? DR & KK discuss & agree extra money will be put into the Water Extension Fund CRF for future water projects (i.e. water main break, extending water line)

Discussion on purchasing new computers for the office.

JB makes a motion to amend appropriated motion to take $4,500 from CRF office fund. MS 2nds, Passes 3-0.

AW questions getting Credit Card limit increased from $3,000 per 24-hour period to purchase computers. DR is going to call bank to get authorization for purchase.

Discussion on Water Systems Operations Agreement. MS suggests changing wording in agreement & JB suggests adding a section for the DPW as well as implement the work order system again. Going to table until the following week when Ian is here.

Discussion on Scott Eagan Audit. Office to follow up with them.

Discussion on boat at Huttwil parking lot need to be towed out. Office is to call a tow truck to get it towed to a DPW lot. Check with KR on where to put boat. Tabled till next week to get additional information.

Discussion on HB 1532 YouTube video. MS suggests take a stand against new dam; video was not very factual. JB had sent text to Representative Mark McConkey to inform him we were on hold and needed more information as well as just spent $8,000 on EAP for existing dam. McConkey replied saying let him know when we have decided. Office is to draft a letter to McConkey concerning HB 1532 and the objection the Commissioners have to the bill as there are outstanding questions.

KK discussion on AW with using Mailchimp and the website.

KK to note changes made on slide 6 of the budget presentation to represent 2020 not 2021. Discussion continued on balance in the Unassigned Fund for 2021, all an estimate until the 2021 audit is completed.

KK brings up how to pay hourly employee that goes over 40 hours. BOC and employees agree to pay time and a half for overtime.

Discussion on EAP for dam. MS has issues with the plan, thinks the office should be the first contact then the DPW. JB has sent over some adjustments waiting to hear back but does not agree with MS. All agree there needs to be DPW involvement in the EAP going forward. Tabled till next week with updated information.

Discussion on JB email to NHMA about warrant article and continuing the public budget meeting after 2/1/2022. Decided that if someone comes in with a money warrant article after 1/28/2022 we will need to hold another meeting. Office to set up tentative meeting on 2/4/2022 at 7pm at the Madison Town Hall.

KR returns and makes comment about Klausen Rd being much shorter than prior documentation stated. It is 18’ x 2400’ NOT 18’ x 8500’. New Paving estimate is $44K from $75K also going from $92.00/Ton to $103.00/Ton. This changes the warrant article, Commissioners to change amount from $75K to $50K.

MS makes a motion to adjourn at 11:13, JB 2nds, passes 3-0

Respectfully submitted,

Alexis Wagoner, Administrator.

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VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday January 6th, 2022

The Board of Commissioners met at 9:00am on Thursday Jan 6th, 2022.

In attendance for the public meeting are Commissioner Kathy Koziell (KK) by phone, Commissioner Jay Buckley (JB), Commissioner Mike Smith (MS), Donna MacKinnon (DM)- Administrator, Dinah Reiss (DR) Treasurer, Ian Hayes (IH) Water Operator joins at 9:30.   Filmed by Madison TV

Commissioner JB calls the meeting to order at 9:00am

JB makes a motion to approve the agenda, MS 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the minutes of 12/16/21, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

MS makes a motion to approve the non-public minutes of 12/16/21, JB 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the payroll manifest for $8893.00, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve the manifest which includes payroll for $43,587.18, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

Discussion on 2 Jones and Beach invoices for Contract #6 totaling $2696.25, MS makes a motion to release J&B check for $1295.00, JB 2nds, passes 3-0

Will get clarification on 2nd invoice.

JB makes a motion to approve manifest for $19,348.50 which includes interest payment on Reinach Tank of $14,745.00, KK 2nds passes 3-0

JB makes a motion to approve transfer of $6245.00 from Water Line Ext CRF to Operating Budget for cost of 3 water Hook-ups, MS 2nds, passes 3-0

MS makes a motion to sign Driveway application permit for operation for 47 Eidelweiss Drive, JB 2nds passes 3-0

Discussion on contract for drinking water testing with Granite State Analytical, Eastern Water Testing did not offer complete service, JB makes a motion to approve the Granite State Analytical contract for 2022 MS 2nds, passes 3-0.

DM states that tax check was received from Madison, Public Notice was published in Conway Daily Sun for budget hearing.

Discussion on vehicle parking in Huttwil lot, JB recommends creating signs stating ordinance information. JB will create wording.

MS makes a motion to order Dept of Labor posters in amount of $192, JB 2nds, passes 3-0

DM states that Eversource will be working in the area clearing around power line but no specific dates.

DM reviewed property list vs our water billing list and identified 6 potential properties that have a water hook-up but have not been billed, possibly have a well.

JB will work with DM to reconcile. DM received final payment from Conway Rd property for water bill late charge.

Discussion on Draft audit, discussion on management report from VDOE, tabled till next week.

Ian Hayes arrives at 9:30

He has repaired/replaced approx. 14 CSV’s. Worked with surveyor to identify primary valve clusters for Horizons Engineering-Asset Management
project. Spring of 2022 will get another 20-30 identified with ribbons, not all with require actual excavation but will assist in location of water mains.

Discussion on the O&M manual includes all manufacture owners’ manuals. DM asks if we should print as it is over 350 pages, JB states first 20 pages are what most relevant. Ian will review. MS asks for as builds.

DPW spare well pump did arrive, chem room sink still on order, Oakridge pumps are on order.

JB discusses correct storage of pumps, that they should be rotated to move the oil around motor and bearings, Ian states we do not store those types of pumps.

Discussion on Data-Loggers, Board had previously approved the purchase of new ones. Ian will get them ordered, approx. $300/ea.

Discussion on Upper Lakeview PRV’s, Ian has had conversation with Nick Sceggell, Ian suggests the plan be reviewed and discussed by the Board.

JB discussed additional DES grant of 50K that does not require matching funds, JB and Horizon Engineering (at no cost) completed the application and submitted. DES looking for shovel ready projects.

DM asks about the process for getting the current 20K grant disbursements – contact Louis Adorno for direction. JB states that focus going forward should be on water main replacement based on J&B additive alternatives. Also plan for isolation valve clusters to minimize number of homes effected during a shut-down. JB discusses having a community meeting with Horizon Engineering to present the asset management planning.

DR asks for clarification on grants, the current DES 20K grant requires matching funds, the 50K grant applied for does not. Both are for municipal water only.

Discussion on the scheduled Budget hearing, will include an update on the Reinach Project, KK asks DR for a breakdown on 2022 loan payment for principal and interest.

MS mentions his petitioned warrant articles.

JB makes a motion to adopt the new language regarding employee Vacation effective today. KK 2nds, passes 3-0

KK discusses posting new policy for “Rules of Procedure” regarding Commissioner remote calling for meetings.

JB discussed tree removal around the Lodge, also that surveyor located a map showing the Lodge already on a separate lot. Madison not sure why Avitar combined the lots. JB will present maps to Planning Board at next meeting to accept the 1966 lots and deed.

Discussion on Warrant Article to sell the Lodge, although the Commissioner have the right to sell district property all agreed to let the voters decide.

MS makes a motion to allow JB to present the Lodge lot maps to the Planning Board, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

KK asks about Lodge parking, Ron Briggs (surveyor) suggested creating an easement for 2 parking spaces. Best estimate for value of Lodge is $400K. MS mentions number of parking spaces needs to be adjusted, could be as many as 4 in the sale of the property.

MS discuss warrant article for outhouses. KK will again reach out to welder about fabricating a bracket to secure toilet seats, bases are fine.

MS discusses warrant article for Boulder Beach raft, KK and JB agree that should come from Parks and Rec. Will add $2k to that line item.

MS discusses petitioned warrant article for $3K for cleaning beaches. KK asks if he could submit his Petitioned Warrant articles but MS states, they are not yet complete.

Discussion on Computers, JB will get together with Ron Sandstrom and Andrew Harteveldt to decide and get it ordered – payment will come the CRF.

Discussion on new Hire – Alexis Wagoner, she starts on Monday.

DM asks about a Warrant Article to add more mailboxes. JB states possible warrant article to have 5 Commissioners vs 3.

DR asks if at the public hearing we discuss budgets first the ordinance changes second. DR states that we may need a TAN note to cover cash flow for 2022.

MS makes a motion to adjourn at 10:55am, KK 2nds, passes 3-0

Respectfully submitted,

Kathy Koziell, Commissioner