VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Thursday, October 22, 2020

The Board of Commissioners met at 9:00 am on Thursday, October 22^nd, 2020. In attendance were Commissioners Kathy Koziell, Paula Doyle, DPW Foreman Kelly Robitaille, and Treasurer Dinah Reiss (by phone), and Administrator Lynne Baker taking minutes. The meeting was held at the Madison Town Hall and was filmed by Carol Dandeneau. Residents could call into the meeting via conference call.

At 9:08 am Commissioner Kathy Koziell called the meeting to order.   

1. Agenda

DPW Foreman Kelly Robitaille requested that the Driveway Permit for Construction on 13 East Bergamo Road be added to the agenda

Kathy Koziell made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

2. DPW Report

Discussion of Driveway Permit for 13 East Bergamo Road.

Kelly Robitaille stated he would be doing the inspection today.

Kelly stated there should be a condition that a negative grade to the road is maintained.

Kathy Koziell made a motion to approve the Driveway Permit for Construction for 13 East Bergamo Road on the condition that a negative grade to the road was maintained. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 2-0.

Discussion of Resident complaint of trash on East Bergamo RD.

Kelly Robitaille reported someone dragged the items onto the road.

Since the material is in the road, it is the VDOE’s responsibility to keep the right-of-way open.

DPW will only remove material from the roadway, not from any private property.

Discussion of Paving

Kelly Robitaille stated that Bryant Paving will begin the overlay on Aspen Drive and Bristenstock Drive on Wednesday, October 28^th, 2020.

Kelly stated that after that paving was complete Bryant would be done for the year.

Paula Doyle inquired as to any possible road closure.

Kelly stated there may possibly be short delays.

Kathy Koziell and Lynne Baker will send out an email blast on Monday.

Kelly stated that the last grading for potholes will be completed in 2 weeks.

Discussion of Rafts.

Kelly Robitaille stated that the rafts were being removed today.

Discussion of Leaf Blowing.

Kelly Robitaille reported an issue with homeowners blowing their leaves onto the road and into the ditches.

Kelly stated that DPW has no alternative but to blow them out and they end up back on the homeowner’s property.

Kelly stated that DPW must clear ditches to keep road drainage open and effective.

Discussion of Trucks.

Kelly Robitaille reported that the older truck is now outfitted and ready to go.

Kelly stated the new truck is being outfitted and should be ready in 2 weeks.

Discussion of DPW Employees.

Kelly Robitaille stated that Tony Eldridge is finished for 2020, except for plowing purposes.

Jeff DeMartino’s annual review will be next Thursday prior to public meeting.

Kathy Koziell and Paula Doyle agreed that Kelly should attend that meeting.

Discussion of 8 Eidelweiss - Drive Water Hook up.

Kathy Koziell stated there had been no response from the homeowner.

Kelly will speak to Bryan Paving about doing that project next.

Kathy Koziell suggested an email be sent to Ian Hayes to inform him of the scheduled paving on Eidelweiss Drive so he can coordinate with Bryant Paving.

Discussion of 47 Eidelweiss Drive - Driveway.

Kelly Robitaille stated that all existing pavement will need to be removed.

Kelly reported that the driveway is affecting the road due to drainage washing the gravel down.

Paula Doyle inquired as to the possibility of only laying a patch for the winter.

Kathy Koziell stated that there are conditions the homeowner must agree to before the VDOE driveway permit can be approved.

Paula Doyle suggested an email be sent to the homeowner asking what their intentions are going forward and if they are going to acknowledge the conditions set by VDOE.

Discussion of 29 Oak Ridge Road – Building Variance

Kathy Koziell reported that Jay Buckley had attended the Town of Madison’s Zoning Board Meeting as an abutter for the VDOE.

Kathy stated Jay reported there was no quorum on the issue of the building on 29 Oak Ridge Road being 45’ from the middle of the road instead of 65’. Kathy stated Jay reported the next zoning meeting was yet to be determined.

Kelly Robitaille stated that the driveway will be an issue for plowing.

3. Administration

Approval of Minutes of October 15^th,  

Kathy Koziell requested some changes be made.

Draft of October 15^th minutes has been posted.

Lynne Baker will complete the changes and post approved minutes later.

At this time (9:54 am) Paula Doyle called Brad Jones of Jones & Beach regarding his not calling in to join the meeting.

Discussion of Audit RFP Responses.

Lynne Baker reported that at that time there was only 1 interested party, Tamar Roberts.

Paula Doyle was commended for doing extensive research to locate audit firms.

Paula Doyle requested that the Audit RFP be posted on the VDOE website and the NHMA website.

Discussion of Paddle Board Yoga Classes on Pea Porridge Pond.

Samuel Lincoln, of Backyard Concept, requested VDOE permission to access the boat launch to start a paddle board yoga class on Pea Porridge pond.

Kathy Koziell determined that the boat launch access was not within the VDOE.

4. Accounts Payable

Discussion of Payroll.

Kathy Koziell read the timecards for the weeks of October 9^th and 16^th, 2020.

Kathy Koziell made a motion to approve the payroll in the amount of $8,008.30. Paula Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

6. Commissioner’s Reports

Dinah Reiss reported there was a balance of $55,000.00 left on the line of credit.

Dinah stated she will move what’s needed operating budge once we get the final bills.

Dinah reported the last bill for interest in the amount of $7,000.00 was in February.

Dinah stated the 1^st Principle and Interest payment will be in August 2021.

Dinah reported that the payback will be 12 years, not 15 years.

Dinah stated this payment would come out of the water budget.

Kathy Koziell made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 am to await Mark Graffam’s arrival. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 2-0.

Kathy Koziell made a motion to reconvene the meeting at 11:05 am. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 2-0.

Mark Graffam did not attend as planned.

Kathy Koziell made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:06 am. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 2-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynne Baker, Administrator

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Thursday, October 29, 2020

The Board of Commissioners met at 8:30 am on Thursday, October 29^th, 2020. In attendance were Commissioners Jay Buckley, Kathy Koziell, Paula Doyle, DPW Foreman Kelly Robitaille, DPW assistant Jeff DeMartino, Treasurer Dinah Reiss (by phone), and Administrator Lynne Baker taking minutes. The meeting was held at the Madison Town Hall and was filmed by Carol Dandeneau for Madison TV. Residents could call into the meeting via conference call.

At 8:33 am Commissioner Jay Buckley called the meeting to order.  

Jay Buckley made a motion at 8:33 am to enter Non-Public meeting RSA 91-A:3(a).  Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley made a motion at 9:07 am to leave Non-Public meeting RSA 91-A:3(a) and enter back into Public Meeting. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Attorney Robert Carey called into the meeting at 9:08.

Discussion of 47 Eidelweiss Drive.

Attorney Robert Carey was invited to call into the meeting, representing the homeowners at 47 Eidelweiss Drive.

Atty. Carey stated the issue was the condition of the driveway at 47 Eidelweiss Drive.

Atty. Carey claimed that the damage to the driveway was done when DPW installed 2 new culverts and catch basins at 47 and 49 Eidelweiss Drive.

Atty. Carey stated that the homeowner wanted DPW to fix the driveway before winter for plowing and rental purposes.

Jay Buckley stated the VDOE was not responsible for the damage and should not be responsible for the repair.

Jay Buckley stated that the cut for both installations was done on VDOE property.

Jay stated that when the cut was done, there was no lip on the driveway at 47 Eidelweiss Drive.

Kelly Robitaille mentioned there were photographs showing where the original cut was made.

Kelly stated that the erosion under the driveway is also causing damage to the road.

Kelly reported that DPW and Sunday Paving had a plan to redirect the drainage, but that Sunday Paving was no longer involved.

Kelly Robitaille inquired if the homeowners had a property manager to maintain the property while they were away.

Atty. Carey responded that the homeowner does not have a property manager.

Atty. Carey stated that the homeowner is currently trying to get another quote from another paving contractor to do the repair as Sunday Paving is no longer interested.

Paula Doyle inquired if a patch would solve the problem.

Kelly stated that a patch would not hold for long.

Kelly stated that any kind of temporary fix would not solve the problem at all.

Atty. Carey reiterated his clients want the VDOE to do the repair as they say DPW is responsible for the damage.

Jay recommended placing gravel before the lip until winter as a temporary fix.

Atty. Carey will speak with the homeowner to see if that is acceptable.

Paula Doyle mentioned seeing vehicles at the home that were currently using the driveway.

Kathy Koziell stated the cut is off to the side and there is room to drive.

Paula stated that the DPW will not maintain the driveway all winter, this is a one-time fix.

Atty. Carey then inquired as to the process of gaining an approved driveway permit.

Paula stated that if the homeowner’s property is causing the damage, then the homeowner would be responsible for any repair.

Paula reported that the homeowner had not moved forward to provide the required contractor information for their driveway application to be approved.

Atty. Carey stated the homeowners understanding was that both driveways at 47 & 49 Eidelweiss Drive were cut for the same installation, yet there was an exception and extra pipe allowed for 47 Eidelweiss Drive.

Kelly stated that the driveway at 49 Eidelweiss Drive was not as steep as 47 Eidelweiss Drive and that 49 Eidelweiss Drive did not present the same issue.

Atty. Carey requested invoices showing the difference in cost for the additional pipe used at 47 Eidelweiss Drive, from the costs for 49 Eidelweiss Drive.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve adding gravel to the area before the freeze as a one-time fix to transition into winter. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Brad Jones of Jones & Beach Engineering called in to the meeting at 9:54 am.

Discussion and status of the Reinach Tank project.

Brad Jones stated that Bryant Paving will not do the paving as scheduled for October 29th, 2020, due to weather. They will do it sometime next week.

Brad reported there is an expected 14-day delivery for the pumps.

Kathy Koziell inquired as to if it was the pumps causing the delay or the back-flow valves.

Brad replied it was the pumps.

Brad stated he will coordinate with Dawson Excavating to complete the install.

Kathy inquired if the water lines on the project can be hooked up all at once to 19 properties.

Brad replies that they can only do 1 at a time.

Kathy Koziell inquired if the project will be complete by the end of November.

Jay Buckley inquired if the tank would go live by the end of fall.

Brad said he will address this with Dawson for a decision next week.

Jay Buckley requested Jake Dawson be brought in and asked about the work already done that was not approved by the BOC and without Ian Hayes’ knowledge.

Jay Buckley stated the pavement will have to be dug up to allow Ian to check for proper installation.

Jay stated he would like Jake to be at the next meeting on November 5th, 2020.

Paula Doyle inquired about the VDOE being billed for the 2 culverts installed without authorization.

Brad stated he will address this with Jake.

Brad suggested another walkthrough to determine items not included in the previous one.

Kathy Koziell suggested they wait until after next week’s meeting to discuss.

Discussion of paving Adelboden Way and Bristenstock Drive.

Jay Buckley questioned the location of the extended water main’s pressure reduction valve with vault cover at the intersection of Adelboden Way and Bristenstock Drive.

Jay Buckley stated that there had been a change in location as the vault should have been on the other side of the road and that now the door could be an issue with plowing.

Brad Jones left the meeting at 10:08 am.

1. Agenda

Jay Buckley requested a discussion on tracking the Driveway Permit Applications for Construction, and the Driveway Permit for Operation be added to the agenda

Kathy Koziell made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

2. DPW Report

Kelly Robitaille stated Bryant Paving would not be doing the paving until next week.

Kelly reported that the DPW had been busy with clearing leaves and culverts.

Kelly will get a date from Bryant Paving as to when they will be doing the paving.

Kathy Koziell and/or Lynne Baker will post a notice on the website and send an email blast stating that Eidelweiss Drive will be closed on Wednesday, November 4^th, for cutting to install new service line link.

Kelly stated that the DPW will help with traffic issues during road closure.

Discussion of Employee Health Insurance

Kelly Robitaille stated he would like to know what the new BOC is offering as far as Health Insurance Plans and he would like to know before his next review in January.

Kelly requested the BOC put something in writing as he would like to move to a family plan.

Paula Doyle will create a document stating the options to present to the DPW employees.

The BOC would like to have a signed employee option request returned within 2 weeks.

3. Administration

Approval of Minutes of October 15^th, 2020.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the amended minutes of October 15th, 2020. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Approval of Minutes of October 22nd, 2020.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the amended minutes of October 22nd, 2020. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion of deadline for VDOE officer applications.

Donna MacKinnon had found the final date is January 29th, 2020.

Paula Doyle questioned if this is the correct date.

Discussion of a proposed Public Meeting to address changes to the Ordinances.

The BOC chose the date of December 10th, 2020 to hold such a meeting at 7:00 pm.

If the BOC decides on a conference call meeting, there is no need to secure the school gymnasium.

Discussion of concluding BOC Meeting of November 12th, 2020.

Noreen Downs of the Town of Madison had inquired if the BOC meeting of November 12th, 2020 could adjourn by 11:00.

The BOC agreed that the meeting would conclude before 11:00 am that day.

Discussion of Overdue Invoices over $1,000.00

Kathy Koziell presented status on certified letters sent, responses and payments received.

Discussion of Seasonal Water Shutoffs.

The VDOE set a deadline of November 2nd, 2020 to have all season shutoffs complete.

Jay Buckley reported that he has heard that some homeowners are having their plumbers do their seasonal shutoffs.

Jay stated that this is illegal and could result in a fine of $10,000.00.

Discussion of Tax Rates.

Jay Buckley stated the DRA is awaiting the report of estimated revenues and funds remaining.

Discussion of Adam Leiser emails.

Adam Leiser requested his recent emails be put into public record regarding reimbursements.

Discussion of RFP for Audit Services.

Paula Doyle stated that there is another firm interested in submitting a bid for services.

The firm in question inquired as to when the VDOE closes their books for the year.

Paula Doyle recommended the VDOE determine a final date of January 31st, 2021, for all vendors to submit their bills for 2020.

Discussion of TTF Funds.

Trustee had inquired as to who should be managing funds.

Discussion of Budget for 2021.

Jay Buckley requested setting a policy for bids next year be discussed at next week’s meeting.

Paula Doyle inquired if bids should be solicited as RFP’s, or RFE’s.

Discussion of paving Chocorua View Drive.

Jay Buckley referred to the recent paving of Boulder Drive had been done with chip sealing.

Jay stated that Kelly had received an estimate from All State Paving to chip seal the road at a cost of $16,000.00

Discussion of Replacing Outdated Office Equipment.

Jay Buckley stated he had spoken with Ron Sandstrom as to requirements required to update current office equipment, i.e., copier, computer, memory, etc.

Kathy Koziell reported that there was still $8,000.00 available for upgrades to office equipment.

Discussion of Cross Training Employees.

Lynne Baker inquired as to the cross training of office employees.

Paula Doyle stated that one should be able to cover all aspects of the other’s duties.

Kathy Koziell suggested that Lynne Baker learn more of QuickBooks, specifically payroll, manifests, and NH Retirement Fund.

Jay Buckley inquired if it would be helpful to have Catherine Deyoe go over the books monthly to ensure correct accounts were being used.

Kathy Koziell stated that the new budget spreadsheet she and Donna created covers that.

Discussion of Motion/Action Log.

Jay Buckley stated there is no need to have two separate documents for tracking to ensure action motions are completed.

Jay stated he would set up a method to combine these.

Discussion of BOC Meetings.

Paula Doyle relayed an opinion that the length of the BOC meetings is too long due to covering the same issues week to week.

Jay Buckley stated he used to create the current agenda from last week’s agenda to stop that.

Paula suggested there be more focus on action items and less on detail.

Jay Buckley stated that some requests and items require more detail.

Paula Doyle asked for suggestions as to how to get more homeowners involved in the BOC meetings.

Discussion of the VDOE as abutters.

Jay Buckley stated that the VDOE should be notified as abutters in issues with homeowner requests from the Town of Madison Zoning Commission.

As an example, Jay reported that at the zoning meeting he attended previously, a homeowner was requesting a waiver to put a septic tank in wetlands. That action would affect Pea Porridge Pond.

The VDOE had no knowledge of any waiver requests and will need to find out why they are not being notified of upcoming hearings.

Jay Buckley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:08 pm. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynne Baker, Administrator

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Revised Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Thursday, October 15^th, 2020

The Board of Commissioners met at 9:00 am on Thursday, October 15^th, 2020. In attendance were Commissioners Jay Buckley, Kathy Koziell, Paula Doyle, and Treasurer Dinah Reiss (by phone). Also, in attendance were Donna MacKinnon, and Lynne Baker taking minutes. Resident Jurij Czernow attended, also resident Dorothy Wondolowski. Mark Graffam and David Maudsley entered the meeting at 10:30 am. The meeting was held at the Madison Town Hall and filmed by Carol Dandeneau. Residents could call into the meeting via conference call.

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

1. Agenda

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Jurij Czernow - Requested permission to allow the Mountain Meadow Riders Snowmobile Club access to the properties at #8, #9, and #10 Conway Road, and also access across the utility lines on the property at #7 Conway Road, in order to re-route the existing trail.

Jay Buckley made a motion to accept the proposal to cross VDOE property on #8, #9, and #10 Conway Road, as long as permission is granted by the homeowners for those properties, and also permission granted from the homeowner at #7 Conway Road. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

2. DPW Report

Jay Buckley spoke for Kelly Robitaille as Kelly was on vacation.

Discussion of Reinach Tank.

3^rd Disbursement.

Jay Buckley stated that the tank is chlorinated, and the pipes will be flushed and chlorinated again before project goes online.

Discussion of walk-through done on October 9^th, 2020.

Jay Buckley, Kelly Robitaille, Chris Albert, Ian Hayes, and Jake Dawson attended.
Items discussed included: pump house, rocks to be removed, paving to be done, extension of water main pipe at the cost of $44.00 per foot to move the “T” connection into the non-paved part of the road.

Paula Doyle made a motion to approve the funding for 25’ pipe extension for the water project. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion of Water Project.

Jay Buckley stated that Ian had been there to ensure the 6’ depth.

Paula Doyle said the BOC should ask Ian for the photos to provide visual confirmation.

Kathy Koziell stated that providing photos was a contract item.

Discussion of Underground Electrical at the Pump-Station.

Jay Buckley stated there is a missing master switch.

Jay Buckley inquired as to the need for an emergency generator.

Discussion of 22-24 Aspen Drive – Moving red pipes back to avoid being hit by plows, etc.

Brad Jones of Jones & Beach Engineering joined the call at 9:28 am.

Brad Jones stated that he is now the primary contact at Jones & Beach going forward.

Brad stated that Chris Albert is still working on the project as a subcontractor for J&B, and that J&B the official contractor for the project

Brad intends to call into the BOC meeting every week.

Brad stated that any inquires, requests for documents, signatures, and disbursements are to go through him going forward.

Jay Buckley inquired as to the start date for the 2^nd half of the project on Upper Lakeview.

Brad will reach out to Chris for this information.

3. Administration

Approval of Minutes of October 1^st, 2020, and October 8^th, 2020.

Kathy Koziell and Paula Doyle requested some changes be made.

Lynne Baker will complete the changes.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the amended minutes of 10/01/20 and the minutes of 10/08/20. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion of Disbursements to DES through Jones & Beach.

The 3^rd disbursement change was to remove Lee Carol as Electrical Engineer, $2,300.00.

The 4^th disbursement is the last from Dawson Contracting for the pressure test, $14,000.00.

The previous payment to Dawson was overpaid in the amount of $200.00 in error.

The amount should have been $16,679.00, and $16,879.00 was paid.

$200.00 will be deducted from the next payment made.

Jay Buckley made a motion to sign the 3^rd disbursement in the amount of $71,272.86. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley made a motion to sign the 4^th disbursement in the amount of $4752.00. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley made a motion to state that the pressure test was passed. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion of HealthTrust Increases for 2021.

Donna MacKinnon stated that the rate will increase to 6.4%.

The rate for a single plan will be $595.13

The rate for 2-person plan will be $1,190.27

The rate for a family plan will be $1,606.86

Discussion of NHRA Increase for 2021.

Donna MacKinnon stated that the rate will increase to 14.53%.

Discussion of Labor Law Posters - Donna or Lynne will look for them online.

Discussion of Letters - Overdue Water Bills.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve and sign the Letters for the Overdue Water Bills. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

4. Accounts Payable

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the Water Budget Manifest for 3 checks in the amount of $23,141.25. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the Operating Budget Manifest for 8 checks in the amount of $20,540.55. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

5. Public Comment

At 10:30 am the floor was turned over to Mark Graffam and David Maudsley.

Discussion of Dawson Contract.

Discussion of New Poles and Conduits.

Discussion of Culvert on Salins.

Discussion of Eidelweiss Drive Paving.

Discussion of Grant vs. Bond Requirements.

Discussion of Water Project Warrant in the amount of $869,400.00 - Mark Graffam and David Maudsley inquired about any future fund changes.

Discussion of New Construction - Dorothy Wondolowski inquired as to new construction and driveways meeting the VDOE compliance and specification guidelines.

6. Commissioner’s Reports

Discussion of Auditor Services – RFP

Kathy Koziell made a motion to sign the revised RFP for Auditors out of session and send out. Paula Doyle seconded. Motion passed 3.0.

Discussion Summit Upgrade.

Kathy Koziell spoke to Norm Garside regarding the pump house. She was told they cannot do upgrades until next year.

Discussion of Grant vs. Bond – Requirements and project costs.

Discussion of Letter to 47 Eidelweiss Drive Attorney.

Jay Buckley read the draft letter to send to the Attorney.

Paula Doyle made a motion to send the letter to the Attorney via email on Thursday, October 15^th, 2020. Kathy Koziell seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion of 9 Reinach Place – New water hook up.

Discussion of miscellaneous items left at mailboxes – Ordinance allowance.

Jay Buckley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 am. Paula Doyle seconded.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynne Baker, Administrator

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday, October 8^th, 2020

The Board of Commissioners met at 9:00 am on Thursday, October 8^th, 2020. In attendance were Commissioners Jay Buckley, Kathy Koziell, Paula Doyle, and Treasurer Dinah Reiss (by phone). Also, in attendance were Engineer Chris Albert (by phone), Donna MacKinnon and Lynne Baker taking minutes. Resident Ralph Lutjen attended, and residents Mark Graffam and David Maudsley entered the meeting at 10:30 am. The meeting was held at the Madison Town Hall and filmed by Carol Dandenaeu. Residents could call into the meeting via conference call. 

At 9:00 am Commissioner Jay Buckley called the meeting to order.  

1. Agenda

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the Agenda. Paula Doyle seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

2. DPW Report

There was no formal DPW report as DPW is currently working on the Bergdorf culvert.

Discussion of the Bergdorf culvert - Reasons for replacement.

Discussion of 47 Eidelweiss Drive - Homeowner attorney letter.

VDOE is waiting for a response from the homeowner to get the paving done.

Jay Buckley will draft a letter to the homeowner.

Jay Buckley made a motion to sign letter to the homeowner at 47 Eidelweiss Drive out of session. Paula Doyle seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion of 49 Eidelweiss Drive - Culvert Invoice.

Homeowner questioned the invoice received for the culverts in the amount of $460.00.

Jay Buckley read the details on the culverts that were required.

Jay Buckley made a motion to reduce the amount of the culvert invoice to $300.00. Paula Doyle seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Chris Albert joined the meeting at 9:30 am.

Chris Albert confirmed that he, Jay Buckley, DPW, and Ian Hayes will do a walk-through to assess the status of the project and put together a final list of tasks to be completed.

Walk-through was scheduled for 7:00 am, Friday, October 9th, 2020.

Chris stated clean-up will begin on November 1st, 2020 and completed by Thanksgiving.

Chris reported on the status of the pressure test. Chris said that E.J. Prescott was hired as a third-party contractor to complete the test. The test showed the pressure passed.

Chris reiterated the reason for the delay was from trouble acquiring parts due to Covid-19.

Chris stated the new water system will be up and running by the end of the year.

Discussion of PRV pit on Upper Lakeview.

Chris Albert stated this will be done next year.

Discussion of Paving Aspen Drive to Jungfrau Road.

Jay Buckley stated that Bryant will continue paving down Aspen Drive, to the intersection of Jungfrau Road.

Kathy Koziell stated that this is a Warrant Article.

Discussion of laying pipe on ledge on Aspen Drive.

Jay Buckley inquired if the pipe was embedded to only 3’ with 6” of sand under 2” of foam.

Chris Albert answered that the depth was 5’, and the water lines will be hammered down to 6’.

Chris Albert stated that the surveying team will do the Reinach Circle ledge probes next week, or the week after.

Discussion of twin tanks.

Jay Buckley asked Chris Albert if the twin 30-gallon tanks will be removed.

Chris answered no and stated that the tanks will be pumped and filled with sand.

Chris Albert left the meeting at 9:50 am.

3. Administration

Discussion of 91-A activity.

Donna MacKinnon spoke about the number of 91-A requests coming into the office.

Paula Doyle suggested that Administration keep track of the number of hours required to complete each request.

Discuss of PDF files.

BOC asked Ralph Lutjen about sending 91-A documents in PDF.

Ralph agreed documents should be in PDF format to clarify the integrity of the document and prevent alteration.

Discussion of Ordinances.

BOC will go over all ordinance documents to suggest changes and any corrections to be made.

Discussion of Water Usage reports.

Jay Buckley stated the water usage was more consistent this year.

Discussion of homeowner changes and building within the VDOE.

Jay Buckley stated the number of homeowners who had moved and sold homes.

Jay stated the VDOE added 7 new homes in 2020.

Paula Doyle suggested this be reviewed for next year’s budget.

Discussion of Minutes.

Kathy Koziell requested some changes be made to the minutes of September 29th, 2020.

Lynne Baker will make the changes.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the revised minutes of September 29th, 2020. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Kathy Koziell requested some changes be made to the minutes of October 1st, 2020.

Lynne Baker will make the changes.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the minutes of October 1st, 2020, with the changes discussed. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 10-3.

Dave (Ian Hayes’ assistant) came to the office asking for the names of the paint used on the pump houses to do touch ups.

4. Accounts Payable

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve payroll in the amount of $6,125.30. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the Water Project manifest for check in the amount of $178,889.95. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve check for DN Tanks out of retainage in the amount of $13,214.05. Paula Doyle seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the Operating Budget manifest in the amount of $3,667.49. Paula Doyle seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Donna MacKinnon inquired about the NH Retirement for September 2020.

Jay Buckley made a motion to sign the NH Retirement check out of session, not to exceed $2,000.00. Paula Doyle seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

5. Commissioners Report

Discussion of 29 Oak Ridge.

Jay Buckley stated that the variance that was previously issued was only good for 2 years.

There will be a meeting of the Town of Madison variance board to review a new variance.

Kathy Koziell inquired about the VDOE going to the meeting as an abutter.

Meeting will be October 21st, 2020.

Discussion of Grandval Way.

A homeowner inquired about reclassifying Grandval Way for plowing purposes.

Paula Doyle said this can be brought up as a Warrant Article as it was not approved last year.

Discussion of Security System for the Office Doorbell and DPW.

Jay Buckley received a recommendation from Ron Sandstrom for the Nest Security System.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the purchase of the Nest Security System. Paula Doyle seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion of Huttwil mailboxes. Security issues.

Discussion of voting booths for Annual Meeting. New Design this year.

6. Public Comment

The floor was turned over to Mark Graffam and David Maudsley at 10:30 am.

Mark Graffam remarked on the requested attorney invoices being redacted.

Paula Doyle suggested VDOE refer to the attorney.

Mark Graffam inquired about the pressure test.

Kathy Koziell answered that third party E.J. Prescott had completed the test.

Mark Graffam stated his concerns that there was no Project Manager for the project.

Kathy Koziell stated that hiring a Project Manager was not cost-effective for the VDOE and had to rely on contractors.

Mark Graffam requested a copy of the Dawson contract.

Mark Graffam inquired about email receipt verification.

Lynne Baker will set up notifications in Outlook.

Ralph Lutjen provided a suggestion to improve financial tracking with an “Estimate to

Complete” report.

BOC will ask Chris Albert to provide this report.

Paula Doyle and Kathy Koziell agreed this would help with future tracking.

Ralph Lutjen inquired as to the Ordinance Changes.

Paula Doyle said the BOC had discussed holding a public meeting to address any changes.

Mark Graffam and David Maudsley left the meeting at 11:10 am.

Discussion of RFP Audit.

Jay Buckley inquired about GASB and the term “government compliance”.

Kathy Koziell asked if all municipalities were held to the same standard.

Dinah Reiss stated that banks want an audit for loan purposes.

Jay Buckley made a motion to enter Non-Public meeting RSA 91-A:3II(l) at 11:42 am. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley made a motion to seal the minutes from Non-Public meeting RSA 91-A:3ll(l). Paula Doyle seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley made a motion to adjourn meeting at 12:58 pm. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynne Baker, Administrator

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday, October 1^st, 2020

The Board of Commissioners met at 9:00 am on Thursday, October 1^st, 2020. In attendance were Commissioners Jay Buckley, Kathy Koziell, Paula Doyle, and Treasurer Dinah Reiss (by phone). Also, in attendance were Highway Foreman Kelly Robitaille, Water Engineer Ian Hayes (by phone), Donna MacKinnon, and Lynne Baker taking minutes. Resident Gloria Aspinal attended, residents Mark Graffam and David Maudsley entered the meeting at 10:30 am. The meeting was held at the Madison Town Hall but was not filmed. Residents could call into the meeting via conference call.

At 9:07 am Commissioner Jay Buckley calls the meeting to order.   

1. Agenda

Jay Buckley amended the agenda to include driveway permit for 29 Oak Ridge Road.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

2. DPW Report

Discussion of 29 Oak Ridge Road.

Jay Buckley stated there is an issue with the variance required for 29 Oak Ridge Road as the foundation is 47.9’ from the middle of the road and should be 65’. Any variance allowed would need to be done by the Town of Madison, Board of Appeals.

Kelly Robitaille stated they were doing the roads today at the Reinach tank.

DPW began re-shaping the roads today. This is only the 1^st grading, and a 2^nd will be required.

Discussion of Dawson grading roads.

Dawson will be required to supply additional gravel to finish project.

Kelly said he will speak to Dawson as Kelly believes there may be a change order for the additional work.

Kelly said the VDOE was the last project of the year for Dawson. Their deadline is November 1^st, 2020.

Kelly said Ian is ready to test lines at Rienach tank and that everything is on schedule.

Discussion of Paving.

Chris Albert will have to go to DES with change order and numbers.

Ian Hayes joined discussion and stated he would be doing the pressure test on Monday or Tuesday of next week. He will be drawing the water for the test from the original tank.

Discussion of 9 Reinach Place.

Ian stated he was not aware of any issues with 9 Reinach Place. If there is a problem, Dawson will re-do the water line as he sees no issue with that. Ian will speak to Dawson.

Jay Buckley stated that the service line is already connected to the main.

Discussion of Homeowner request to reclassify Grandval Way from a class 5 to a class 6 road. Homeowner has requested reclarification of road for plowing purposes.

BOC may make this a Warrant Article for annual meeting

Discussion of 8 Eidelweiss Drive.

Ian said that to connect new water hook up to 8 Eidelweiss Drive, he will have to do a complete shut-down. Date to be provided.

Kelly stated that Dawson will do the water line paving for the front end of Edelweiss Drive.

Kathy Koziell stated this would be the owner’s expense.

Discussion of 7 Biasca Place.

Ian Hayes never heard back from the homeowner.

Discussion of fill application agreement for 28 Bern Drive.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the fill application agreement for 28 Bern Drive. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion of pump house.

Kathy Koziell asked Ian for the pump house schematics.

Ian said to ask Chris as they were part of the contract.

Discussion of new plow truck.

Still waiting for parts to come in. Delay is due to Covid-19.

Discussion of fill requests.

Kelly mentioned he has had multiple fill requests from some homeowners. Going forward he said he would do a maximum of one property fill request, and that it would be done as a courtesy as it is not required of DPW.

Discussion of paving budget.

Kelly said the paving budget should be brought up to the full amount allocated.

Paula Doyle asked how much Bryant would require.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to increase the pavement budget from $14,000.00, up to $17,000.00, to pave up to Jungfrau. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion of Burgdorf Culvert.

Kelly Robitaille stated that the project is starting on October 5^th, 2020.

Kathy stated the Burgdorf Culvert is a Warrant Article approved for $13,000.00.

3. Water Report – Ian Hayes

Status for Chocorua tank is complete.

Recent contaminated samples were due to issues with upgrades to the Summit and Chocorua tanks. This is a natural occurrence, and any further samples will be clean.

Discussion of flushing.

Ian will do a flush on the air compressor at Summit after October 12^th, 2020, will inform office.

Discussion of Muddy Beach pumphouse.

Ian Hayes states that if there are funds available, pouring a concrete floor would be great idea.

Kathy Koziell said she would contact Norman Garside regarding quote to see if included.

Ian stated the building is not safe for transporting hazardous materials.

Kathy Koziell inquired about raising the tank and adding a grate.

Ian also suggested the Chocorua House and Muddy Beach be addressed due to age.

Jay Buckley requested that Ian provide a list of items to do.

Donna MacKinnon requested Ian come to the office to breakdown line items for budget purposes. Ian said he will stop by.

Discussion of EII.

Jay Buckley asked if there will be 2 new meter readings.

Ian said yes, once Tom finishes programming.

4. Administration

Donna MacKinnon stated she found a difference in dates in the water ordinance.

Donna said the 2^nd reimbursement from the state will be in the account tomorrow.

Kathy Koziell confirmed this.

Donna asked about billing for the picnic tables. She was told to send it to the EPOA,

Discussion of Annual Meeting.

Donna has made a request to the Madison Elementary School to allow VDOE to have their annual meeting there on March 6^th, 2021.

Donna said the school requires proof of an umbrella insurance policy including Covid-19 precautions, and a $25.00 cleaning fee.

Jay Buckley asked about issues with the voting booths for the Annual meeting, as 2 new ones may be needed: 1 handicap booth, and 2 regular booths.

Donna will reach out to Bob Ingram as to date and time of Annual meeting.

BOC will be there at 7:00 am for set up, voting from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, with deliberative session from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Paula Doyle asked about the numbers from last year’s Annual meeting.

Discussion of VLAP testing.

Jay Buckley stated that the VLAP pond testing results were good.

Donna will send out the results.

Gloria Aspinal requested a copy of the water test results and asked where they test the ponds.

Paula Doyle answered that the list has the locations and that the EPOA does the testing.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the minutes of September 24^th, and September 29^th, 2020. Paula Doyle seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

5. Commissioner’s Reports

Jay Buckley stated the letter for Chris Albert regarding Bryant paving as preferred contractor for the VDOE is so Chris can forward it to DES.

Jay Buckley asked that Kathy upload picture of the new Sheriff’s Tower to the website, stating the service is to be used for the local police, sheriff’s department, and Conway police to help cover dead spots for E911 broadcasts.

Jay Buckley stated there have been problems getting in touch with Michelle Clark regarding DRA reports.

Kathy Koziell questioned if the Village could act if they only received clarification on one question.

Discussion of the memorial plaque - Removal

Donna MacKinnon inquired about sending documents electronically. BOC said to only send them in PDF format due to legal and privacy issues.

Discussion of Andrew Harteveldt suggestion for office and DPW security.

Jay will reach out to Ron for a second opinion.

Discussion of 32 Lakeview Drive - Water hook up application.

6. Accounts Payable

Donna MacKinnon presented the Operating Budget manifest.

Lynne Baker read the individual items to be paid.

Jay Buckley made a motion to approve the Operating Budget manifest in the amount of $9,951.51. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

7. Public Comment

At 10:30 am, the floor was turned over to Mark Graffam and David Maudsley.

David Maudsley said he sent a 91-A request to the office on September 13^th, 2020.

Both Donna MacKinnon and Lynne Baker stated the office never received the email request.

Mark Graffam inquired as to how the Water Project loan was being tracked.

Kathy Koziell provided Mark a copy of her tracking spreadsheet.

Kathy Koziell will send a PDF copy of the tracking spreadsheet to the office for distribution.

Mark Graffam asked if the contingency money had been spent.

Kathy Koziell answered no.

Mark Graffam asked if there were photos of the pipe on Aspen

Jay Buckley said that Ian Hayes has photos showing proper installation was done.

Mark Graffam asked why the project had stopped.

Kathy Koziell stated the delay was problems getting a part for the building due to Covid-19.

Kathy Koziell stated the project was not over budget.

Dinah Reiss stated there was need for $108,000.00 to finish tanks. That would leave $33,000.00 in the account.

David Maudsley inquired about the unassigned funds balance.

Mark Graffam suggested the Auditor should have a public meeting with the legislative body. He also stated that he can request all the auditor’s notes as if should be in the contract.

Kathy Koziell and Jay Buckley will do some research on this.

Gloria Espinal stated she was very happy that the BOC meetings are open to the public again.

Jay Buckley made a motion to end Public meeting at 11:12 am and go into Non-Public meeting RSA 91-A:3,II(a). Paula Doyle seconds, Motion passed 3-0.

Meeting Minutes were sealed.

Jay Buckley made a motion to come out of Non-Public meeting RSA 91-A:3,II(a) and enter Non-Public meeting RSA 91-A:3,II(l) at 11:20 am. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Meeting Minutes were sealed.

Jay Buckley made a motion to come out of Non-Public meeting RSA 91-A:3,II(l) and resume Public meeting at 11:33 am. Kathy Koziell seconds. Motion passed 3-0.

Discussion of 23 Little Loop – Water Service

Discussion of the Ordinances – Changes to be made

Donna MacKinnon will provide the BOC with a list of ordinance changes to be addressed.

Discussion of having an evening Public meeting in November to allow for public comment.

Jay Buckley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 am. Paula Doyle seconds.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynne Baker, Administrator

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday September 24th, 2020

The Board of Commissioners met at 8:00 am on Thursday September 24th, 2020.  In attendance was Commissioners Jay Buckley, Kathy Koziell, and Paula Doyle (by phone).  Also, in attendance was Kelly Robitaille comes in at 9:00 am, Dinah Reiss (by phone) calls in at 9:00 am, and Donna MacKinnon taking minutes.  The meeting was not filmed but residents could call into meeting via conference call. 

At 8:02 am Commissioner Jay Buckley calls the meeting to order.

Jay Buckley explains that the purpose of meeting at 8:00 am was to go into Non-Public for employee review & legal.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to into Non-Public for RSA 91-A:3, II (a) Employee Review and RSA 91-A:3, II (l) Legal Advice and Legal Counsel.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 3-0. 

Minutes of Non-Public are sealed.

Jay Buckley call the Public meeting back to order at 9:01 am.

1. Agenda

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve the agenda.  Kathy Koziell seconds agenda.

Motion Passed 3-0.

2. DPW

Discussion of Grading of the Roads-Kelly Robitaille states they are grading the roads this week before the leaves start falling.  There was no widening of any of the roads just grading getting the roads prep for the winter.  The culverts will also be cleaned.

Discussion of the DPW schedule-Kelly Robitaille states that they are scheduled 4 weeks out.

Discussion of the Grading of the water project roads.

Discussion of the Burgdorf Culvert Replacement project-Kelly Robitaille states the excavator will be delivered on Oct. 5^th and will be starting the project.

Discussion of 9 Reinach.

Discussion of Bryant Paving-Dawson is supposed to be prep for paving. Kelly Robitaille states gravel roads are different than the paved roads and questions why Dawson did not prep those roads before they took their equipment out.  Paula Doyle wants to have a conversation with Chris Albert about this matter.

Discussion of Procedure for Permit for Driveway for Operation.  7 Biasca will need the BOC approval Permit Driveway for Operation because the driveway is not where the driveway for construction was approved.

Discussion of 47 Eidelweiss Driveway Permit-Homeowner needs to send in the approved conditions that their contractor can meet.

3. Administration

Discussion of 5^th Wheeler Camper in Huttwil Parking lot.

Discussion of Outhouse Cleaner-BOC agree to have the Outhouse cleaned through Columbus Day Weekend.

Discussion of schedule for the Pumping of the Outhouses.

Discussion of BOC Meetings at Madison Town Hall lower meeting room-They will be starting Oct 1^st.

Discussion of Rock House Mountain spreading of Calcium Chloride Invoice.

Discussion of Bryant Paving letter for DES-Jay Buckley will draft letter.

Discussion of Annual Meeting Date-BOC agree on Saturday March 6^th for Annual Meeting Dates and state the 1^st Saturday of March going forward.

Paula Doyle makes a motion to have the Annual Meeting on Saturday March 6^th, 2020 with the voting from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and the legislative body starting at 10:00 am.  Jay Buckley seconds.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Discussion of Budget Meeting-BOC agree to schedule meeting for Tuesday September 29^th at 9:00 am as a public commissioner meeting.

Discussion of Public Ordinances.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve the minutes of 9/8, 9/10 & 9/17/2020.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve the Payroll of 9/5-9/18/2020 for $7,173.05.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve the Water Project Manifest of 9/23/2020 for 2 checks for $377,636.55.  Paula Doyle seconds.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve the Operating Budget Manifest of 9/23/2020 for 8 checks for $7,911.99.  Paula Doyle seconds.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Discussion of Mark Graffam’s email-Kathy Koziell will check for clarification from the DRA.

Discussion of Catherine Deyoe’s email.

5.Commissioner Reports

Kathy Koziell discusses Department of Labor Inspection-Everything passed except the backup alarm for the Ford 550.  Would not be needed because the new Truck will be replacing the Ford 550.

Discussion of draft letter for the Village of Eidelweiss.  Paula Doyle and Jay Buckley thank Kathy Koziell for drafting letter.  Paula Doyle will edit letter.

Kathy Koziell reached out to the NHMA for clarification on the warrant articles and is waiting for response.

Discussion of DPW 1 furnace-Kathy Koziell questions of leak.  Kelly Robitaille states it is the pressure valve that he can fix and thinks this should be a warrant article for next year.  Kelly Robitaille will get a quote.

Paula Doyle will work on RFP for New Auditor for next week.

Jay Buckley sent in pictures of Summit.

Discussion of DRA forms-Jay Buckley will work with the office.

Discussion of cloudy water from water outage of Chocorua Pump House.

Discussion of Sally Hassey’s email about the trash-DPW cannot go onto private property only 10’ of the right of way is the Districts responsibility.

Discussion of 8 Eidelweiss Dr Water Hook-up-Chris Albert sent email stating there is 70 PSI in front of 15 Eidelweiss Dr. and adding a new hook-up is okay.  Jay Buckley wants the Water Hook-up only to cross Eidelweiss Dr once.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve the Water Hook-up for 8 Eidelweiss Dr and to sign out of session.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Dinah Reiss mentions that the picnic table at Geneva Beach is damaged.  Kelly Robitaille states he will remove it.

Discussion of Muddy Beach Pump House-The pouring of a concrete pad was on Rick Skarinka from DES list of recommendations.  Jay Buckley wants to reach out to Ian Hayes.  Kathy Koziell states there was an estimate quote for $4K to get Summit Pump house ready for spray foam insulation and thinks there is money in the Summit WA left.  Kathy Koziell will reach out to Norman Garside to see if quote will be honored.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to adjourn meeting at 10:48 am.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted, Donna MacKinnon Administrator

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Thursday September 3rd, 2020

The Board of Commissioners met at 9:01 am on Thursday, September 3rd, 2020.  In attendance was Commissioners Jay Buckley, and Kathy Koziell (by Phone).  Also, in attendance was Kelly Robitaille DPW Foreman, Ian Hayes water operator (by Phone), Chris Albert engineer (by phone), Lynne Baker and Donna MacKinnon taking minutes.  The meeting was not filmed but residents could call into meeting via conference call.  We had Dinah Reiss, treasurer call into the meeting.                            

At 9:01 am Commissioner Jay Buckley calls the meeting to order.   

1. Agenda

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve the agenda. 

Jay Buckley adds 2 checks to the manifest.  Kathy Koziell adds updated budget draw down.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve amended agenda.  Kathy Koziell seconds.

Motion Passed 2-0.

2. Highway Department Report

Discussion of the Thusis Culvert-Kelly Robitaille states project is complete.

Discussion of gravel and ditching of St. Moritz is being done today.

Discussion of Spreading of Calcium Chloride at Rock House Mountain-Kelly Robitaille states there was a malfunction with the spreader and job will be completed tomorrow.  Will be billing Rock House Mountain for two treatments.

Discussion of 47 Eidelweiss Driveway permit-Kelly Robitaille needs clarification of who is going to be the contractor of the project so that he can discuss the drainage aspect of the driveway.  Kathy Koziell asks if an on-site meeting is needed.  Kelly Robitaille asks for confirmation of the contractor office will reach out to the homeowner.  Kelly Robitaille will bring his recommendation to the BOC that will be approved then reach out to the contractor to agree to the approved recommendations.

Discussion of 8 Eidelweiss Drive-No permits have been approved.  It is up to the property owner to get all application requirements before anything will be approved. 

Discussion of Bryant Paving-They are schedule for the last week in September.  Curb stops will be all completed prior to paving according to Ian Hayes.

Discussion of homeowners looking into upgrading to the new line- Forward all homeowner requests to Dawson.

Discussion of sign post panels for stop signs. The cost is $16.50 per panel. 

Discussion of Big Loop Culvert Beaver Problem-Kelly Robitaille states the DPW cleaned out the culvert 3 times and the beavers keep coming back building a bigger dam each time.  Kelly Robitaille is concerned that the pipe will be damaged when cleaning out the beavers.  Kelly contacted Fish & Games and they can be removed because the beavers are a hazard to the District.  Jay Buckley states in the past the District tried other plans but never took care of the beaver problem.

Jay Buckley makes a motion for Kelly Robitaille to reach out to a trapper to remove the beavers for the safety of the roads and the District.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

3. Water Report

Discussion of the Water Outage-Ian Hayes thought the office was contacted for the outage which was not the case.  All Water Project water outages should come from Chris Albert to the office only.  Chris Albert knew nothing about planned outage from Dawson will be looking into this matter.  Jay Buckley was concerned with the lack of communication.

Discussion of 9 Reinach water line being installed.  Ian Hayes was unaware of water line being installed and is concerned that it is not up to the Districts requirements.  No Water Hook-Up Application is on file at the office this will have to be addressed.

Discussion of Grimsel homeowner Water Hook-Up costs vs Well.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to reply to Karen David property owner to deny Water Hook-Up based on Water Ordinance for hooking up to a Class VI road. No Second.  Motion Fails.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to draft a letter to Grimsel Rd Karen David stating for the Water Hook-Up with an estimate costing between $23K to $50K.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

Discussion of pressure tank at Summit-Jay Buckley states tank has never been maintained and questions if it should be considered as a warrant article for the annual meeting.  Ian Hayes states the system should be changed to a VFD driven system probably 3 to 5 years out.

Discussion of 1 Forclaz.

Discussion of 2 new Water Hook-Ups Applications-34 Interlaken 50 PSI and 11 Blinden 100 PSI.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve Water Hook-ups for 34 Interlaken Cir. and 11 Blinden Dr.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

Discussion of Chocorua Pumphouse-starting in 2 weeks no foreseen outages but will keep the office informed.

Discussion of Thusis Culvert-Kelly Robitaille thanks Ian Hayes for inspection.

Discussion of Road Culvert procedure-Ian Hayes wants a policy on it going forward.

3. Engineer Report

Chris Albert updates the BOC about the Water Project. The project is winding down.  The tank is being filled.  Planning on Tuesday to do inspection for leaks.  The Building it self is done but a permit is still needed.

Discussion of security of Tank Site.

Discussion of Bryant Paving-letter is needed for DES stating Bryant Paving is the vendor for the District.

Discussion of Paving backside of Aspen-Bryant Paving to pave but will come out of the Road Budget.  Dawson will have to be all buttoned up at that point.

Discussion of Upper Lakeview pressure zone.

4. Administration Report

Discussion of 59 Eidelweiss Dr Water Usage Bill.

Kathy Koziell makes a motion to bill homeowner for $400.00 water usage bill for this year.  Jay Buckley seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

Discussion of 20 Grisson water usage bill-Family is looking for a waiver for bill.  Kathy Koziell stands firm on amount of bill.  Jay Buckley agrees with Kathy Koziell.

Kathy Koziell makes a motion to send a letter to 20 Grisson with the water ordinance.  Jay Buckley seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

Discussion of request from Anthony Ursillo waving late fees for water usage bill.

Jay Buckley makes a motion not to waive late fees for Anthony Ursillo.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

Kathy Koziell want to schedule another BOC meeting for water issues.  Kathy Koziell and Jay Buckley agree on next Tuesday 9/8/2020 at 10:30 am.  Office will post meeting.

5.  Accounts Payable

Jay Buckley makes a motion for approval of the Operating Budget Manifest of 9/2/2020 of 5 checks for $5,427.22 and Manifest of 9/3/2020 of 2 checks for $8,500.00.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve the minutes of 6/18, 6/25, & 8/27/2020.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

6.  Signature Items

Discussion of 12 Interlaken Circle letter.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to sign letter for 12 Interlaken Circle.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

Discussion of meeting with Andrew Hardtveldt and Ron Sandstrom regarding office equipment.

Jay Buckley makes a motion for Andrew Hardtveldt upgrade the backup battery pack, add memory to the office computer and sync the desk top computer and laptop office computers.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

Discussion of Department of Labor Safety Inspection Letter-Jay Buckley will purchase the required Fire Extinguisher for the DPW building.

Discussion of Evan McDougal email.

Discussion of 7 Biasca Water Hook-Up.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to return the Water Hook-up fee of $8,000.00 to Mr. Dean Lambert regarding 7 Biasca.  Kathy Koziell Seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

Discussion of HealthTrust Insurance surplus.

Discussion of Lead Copper testing.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to adjourn meeting at 11:23 am.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 2-0.

Respectfully submitted, Donna MacKinnon Administrator

VILLAGE DISTRICT OF EIDELWEISS

Commissioners Meeting

Tuesday September 8th, 2020

The Board of Commissioners met at 10:30 am on Tuesday September 8th, 2020.  In attendance was Commissioners Jay Buckley, Kathy Koziell (by Phone), and Paula Doyle (by phone).  Also, in attendance was Lynne Baker and Donna MacKinnon taking minutes.  The meeting was not filmed but residents could call into meeting via conference call.  We had Dinah Reiss, treasurer call into the meeting.                            

At 10:30 am Commissioner Jay Buckley calls the meeting to order.   

1. Agenda

Jay Buckley makes a motion to approve the agenda.  Kathy Koziell seconds. 

Motion Passed 2-0.

Discussion of the Lead Copper water testing-send email out to homeowners.

Discussion of Department of Labor-Kathy Koziell will follow up with an email to the Department of Labor.

Discussion of the DRA-Jay Buckley will check with Michelle Clark.

Discussion of the Water Tank walk thru-Jay Buckley took a walk thru with Chris Albert this morning. Jay Buckley states the Tank is nearly full.

Discussion of Water Hook-Up for 9 Reinach-The District, Chris Albert, and Ian Hayes had no knowledge that the water line was installed.  Homeowner did not follow the Water Hook-Up Ordinance.  Kathy Koziell wants to send a letter to the homeowner and copy Chris Albert, Ian Hayes, & Dawson.

Discussion of 2” water main up on Reinach-Dawson should be responsible for digging line back up for inspection for Chris Albert and Ian Hayes along with taking pictures.

Discussion of a betterment for water line.

Discussion of 3 Grimsel Water Hook-Up-email was sent to homeowner.

Discussion of 12 Interlaken-They will need a contractor to replace line.

Discussion of 8 Eidelweiss Dr-Still waiting on a complete Driveway Permit Application.  Property was sent an email Thursday 9/3/2020 from the office to follow up.

Discussion of 32 Upper Lakeview email-There is a water main in front of property.

Discussion of New Water Hook-Up Application-Sending application to Jones & Beach for PSI approvals.

Discussion of water bills for Ted Foley & Anthony Ursillo.

Discussion of Public Hearing-Jay Buckley shooting for October.  Will have to be posted 30 days prior.

Discussion of New Water Tank Ceremony-All three BOC agree to hold ceremony.  Paula Doyle stated that the District should invite Adam Leiser to be recognized for the work he had done to get the project started.  Chris Albert should get back to the office with a date.

Discussion of Dawson signage.

Discussion of Budget-Will be discussed on Thursday.

Discussion of 2^nd DES Disbursement-Supporting Documentation is needed; office will send email to Chris Albert.

Discussion of Ian Hayes cost amounts for the Reinach project-Kathy Koziell is tracking it on the Water Project spreadsheet.

Discussion of Jeff DeMartino’s annual review.

Discussion on the Beavers.

7.  Public Comment

Dinah Reiss asks what the reason is for today’s meeting.  She will not be at Thursday meeting.  Dinah Reiss asks about the bleeders and questions the new red line.  Jay Buckley states it is for the new blow off for flushing the line.  Dinah Reiss states on 9/1/2020 the sheriff was never called for the road closure.  Jay Buckley states he called in the road closure himself.

Jay Buckley makes a motion to adjourn meeting at 11:25 am.  Kathy Koziell seconds.  Motion Passed 3-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna MacKinnon

Administrator