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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLight Comm Minutes 12/16/19961; ., CF i i�,i-S IELD 97 FEB -3 Aft B: 59 Board of Light Commissioners Minutes of Meeting December 16, 1996 PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Commissioners Colella and Madan. Commissioners Mahana and Pasquale were absent Meeting called to order at 7:45' pm MOTION: To approve minutes of December 2, 1996 Madan/Colella STRANDED INVESTMENT COSTS iASSAXHUSE1'TS Vote 3 -0 John Weslowski from MMWEC presented the proposed Power Sales Agreement Amendment. The goal is to be competitive in an open market for the electric utility industry if and when the industry deregulates. All MMWEC participants must vote unanimously to endorse this amendment. The Manager recommended that the board vote to approve this Purchase Power Sales Amendment. The Manager explained that this is the best vehicle and that MMWEC can actually order us to abide by this amendment but if we agree to the amendment voluntarily we will get more interest. The Manager further explained that we will raise the electric rates 2 112 % for the next three years. These small increases will ensure firture prices stay low. The Board decided to wait until there was a full board present. The Manager advised the board that January 15, 1997 is the deadline for the approval process. 1996 Bad Debt Write -Off The Credit Manager presented her 1996 Bad Debt Write Offs to the Board. MOTION: To approve the proposed 1996 Bad Debt Write Offs of Uncollectible accounts of $57.400.90. Madan/Colella Vote 3 - 0 Purchase Order Approval Two purchase order requests over $1,000 were submitted for the Board's approval. 1. 6 fiberglass box pads at a cost of $1,639.80 2. $4,900 for 2 15Kv insulators Madan/Colella Vote 3 - 0 Line Department Work Report The Manager advised the Board that approximately 2000 customers lost power during the snow storm on December 6th. All customers (with the exception of a few house services which required an electrician) had power restored by 9:00 pm. A crew was sent to Holyoke to assist Holyoke as part of the mutual aid system. Commissioner Madan requested that the Board be provided copies of the reimbursement checks from Holyoke was we receive them. Street Light Reporting The Manager presented a two page report of street lights outages which were reported to the Electric Department by the Police Department since the Manager spoke with Chief O'Neill. The Manager stated that Patrolman Bain should be complemented for his efforts in this project. Commissioner Madan reported lights out at the intersection of Copeland Drive & Rte 106 and also at the intersection of Franklin St and Rte. 106. The Manager also presented a listing of how other communities deal with street light outages. Donation Fund The Manager advised the Board that there was $2,734 left after the $2,000 payment for senior citizen ftiel assistance, but prior to payment for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Clemmey's Gilbert Street Property The Manager doesn't believe we need any of Mr. Clemmev's property. The Chairman and the Manager will discuss this issue fturther. Drop Off Box at New Town Hall Commissioner Madan suggested that the Manager check to ensure that provisions had been made for a drop off box at the new Town Hall. Motion to Adjourn at 8:53 pm i Colella/Mac Clerk's signature & date Vote 3 -0 .