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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLight Comm Minutes 1/27/1997PRESENT: Commissioners Colella, Madan, Mahana and Pasquale.. Chairman Robinson did not arrive until 8:35 pm. MOTION: To appoint Commissioner Pasquale Acting Chairman until Mr. Robinson arrives. Madan/Colella Vote 3 - 0 - 1* *Commissioner Pasquale abstained. Meeting called to order at 7:55 pm MOTION: To approve minutes of December 16, 1996 Colella/Madan *Commissioners Mahana and Pasquale abstained. MOTION: To approve minutes of January 6, 1997 me MI"WWIfM0 *Commissioner Madan abstained. Purchase Order Approval Vote 3 -0 -2* Vote 3 -0- 1* Three purchase order requests over $1,000 were submitted for the Board's approval. 1. Wesco for $5,711.75 to replenish inventory of cables, fuse links, etc. 2. Grainger Rush for $1,980.00 to replace 3 transformers used at Mobil Station. 3. Wesco for $4,454.00 for use at either Police station or Robinson School. Colella/Madan Vote 4 -0 The Manager informed the Board that a purchase order for D.C. Bates for $1,108.75 was submitted on the warrant without prior approval. The Manager explained that the digger /derrick had a problem and he authorized the repairs to be made not knowing the exact cost beforehand. Correspondence: TRAFFIC SIGNALS PLYMOUTH ST & SCHOOL ST. The Manager advised the Board that he had received a letter from Chief Sliney requesting information for a signal light at the new Fire Station intersection. However he had also heard there was some disagreement on whether or not a traffic signal should be installed at this location. He told the Board that the Department had the necessary stock on hand to install two continuously blinking yellow signals and that this could be done very economically. The Board instructed the Manager to also get cost estimates for a signal switched at the Fire Station (similar to N. Main St) and a signal that could be radio controlled. LIBRARY /COA LIGHTS: The Manager informed the Board that in response to a request from the Library Director we installed a flood light on the building, and we forwarded her memo to the Highway Department which requested that the old damaged lights per disconnected and removed. MR CLEMMEY - SALE OF PROPERTY GILBERT STREET Mr. Clemmey advised the Board that he owned two parcels of land on Gilbert Street in front of the Gilbert Street substations. One parcel of land is 8.2 acres the other parcel is 2.5 acres. Mr. Clemmey stated that Ron Bonvie was interested in purchasing these lots since he owns land around this area and he needs an access road to the land currently owned. Mr. Clemmey wanted to offer this land to the town first and stated that he would be willing to sell the land at the appraised value. MOTION: To notify Mi. Clemmey that the Town is interested in the possibility of purchasing this property and would like to have the property appraised. Madan/Mahana Vote 4 - 0 The Business Manager was instructed to get an appraisal for this property, at a cost not to exceed $300. MR AVERY - 7 SHANNON LN The Manager advised the Board that he had received a letter from Mr. Avery requesting reimbursement of $275.20 which was the replacement cost of his controller transformer on his boiler which needed to be replaced due to the brown out that occurred on MOTION: To make an exception to the terms and conditions of the Mansfield Electric Department and authorize the Manager to reimburse Mr. Avery $150.00 for the replacement cost of his controller transformer, providing that Mr. Avery sign a release and hold harmless form ensuring that no further claims will be filed. In addition, ensure that Mr. Avery is aware that this is not our standard practice and that we are under no obligation, however as good will we have agreed to reimburse $150. Madan/Mahana Vote 4 - 0 TREASURER'S REQUEST FOR OFFICE CAPITAL The Manager advised the Board that the piece of equipment being requested will only work if the Electric Department has bar codes printed on the bills. We will need to investigate the cost of a new printer. Additionally, the post office has increase their rates and we can use the lowest rate if we bar code the zip codes on our bills. We need to look at the entire picture and get prices as to how much it will cost the Department to have the capability to print these bar code scans. We will meet with the Chairman once we have all this information. * * *At this time (8:35 pm) Chairman Robinson arrived and Commissioner Pasquale handed control of the meeting back to the Chairman. MEMORIAL LIGHTING The Veterans Agent requested that the Doughboy and the Keach Memorial be lit by the Electric Department. MOTION: To instruct the Manager of the Electric Department to light the Dough boy Memorial as well as the Keach Memorial. Pasquale/ Mahana Vote 5 - 0 STREET IGHT REPORTING CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING The Manager advised the Board that all the Electric Department plant employees are certified thru NEPPA in both first aid and CPR. Commissioner Madan stated that there may be someone doing CPR training for free and perhaps the Electric Department could save some money by using whomever the Town uses. BACK BAY TREE Dan Clifford asked the Line Foreman to look at the 27 trees which need to be taken down in the Back bay area for sidewalk replacement to see if the Electric Department could take down these trees cheaper than the $8700 that it would cost the town. The Line Foreman advised the Manager that 4 or 5 of the trees he felt were too large for the Electric Department to handle. However, they could remove 22 of the trees. The Line Foreman estimated he could remove 4 trees a day, or take up to six days to remove these 22 trees at a cost of less than $3000. We would expect the DPW to provide people and a truck. Additionally, the Electric Department will not be responsible for destroying the stumps. BUCKET TRUCK TO HIGHWAY DEPT Commissioner Madan asked the Manager why he would not recommend transferring the old bucket truck to the Highway Department. The Manager stated that they used this bucket truck as a trouble truck because it was lighter than the new trucks. The Manager has no problems with the Highway Department borrowing the truck if they need it. PURCHASE POMMR SUPPLY FOR FEBRUARY MOTION: To approve the purchase of power from Enron for the month of February realizing a $34,376 savings for the month of February. Madan/Pasquale Vote 5 - 0 1997 FORECAST OF REVENIJE & EXPENSES The Manager advised the Board that page 1 was never intended to be a pro -forma income statement because he is mixing expenses with capital. Previous Boards had requested