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Minutes of Meeting 95 DEC `5 AN 10: 22
October 2 1995
PRESENT: Chairman Ronald, Commissioners Robinson aridI416: t TS
Commissioner Colella arrived at 7:27 pm.
Commissioner Pasquale arrived at 7:35 pm
Meeting called to order at 7:10pm
MOTION: To approve the minutes of June 5, 1995 with the one correction as noted
by Commissioner Royle.
Royle/Ronald Vote 2 -0 -1 *
Commissioner Robinson abstained.
The Manager recommended that the Board of Light Commissioners grant a waiver of the
$1,350.00 connection fee to Mr. Neil Tokman who is building his own home at Lot #23
Patty's Road. The Manager advised the Board that Mr. Tokman had purchased the lot in
August of 1994 and Mr. Tokman is going to be building his own home at this location.
MOTION: To approve the waiver of the $1350.00 Developers Connection Fee to
Mr. Neil Tokman for property owned by him at Lot 23 Patty's Road
Royle/Ronald Vote 2 -1 -1 *
At this time, Commissioner Colella arrived.
Commissioner Robinson was opposed
*Commissioner Colella abstained.
MOTION: To direct the Manager to write a letter to the postmaster's immediate
supervisor expressing our discontent relative to the rude and
unprofessional treatment experienced by the Business Manager on
10/3/95, when the Post Office failed to mail approximately 50 Electric
Bills initially delivered to the Post Office on 9/27/95.
Royle/Pasquale Vote 5 - 0
The Manager and the Board discussed the proposed new rates for all Mansfield Electric
Customers which will put all of our customers below Mass Electric rates.. The new rates
will ensure that the industrial and commercial customers will be much more competitive
with Mass Electric rates.
The Board discussed the rates and the terms and conditions at length. Several
suggestions were made and the Terms and Conditions and the Rate will be revised to
incorporate the Board's revisions.
The Manager suggested that these new rates be implemented January 1, 1996. This will
allow the Electric Department ample time to hold a Public Hearing and to advertise the
new rates. Additionally, it will allow the Electric Department to have a full year with the
new rates in effect for the following year's analysis.
Commissioner Pasquale stated he would like to see a Senior Citizen and Disabled Vets
discount, or perhaps an exemption from the customer charge for these individuals.
The Manager agreed to look into this.
it was decided that the Public Hearing will be held at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November
15, 1995. The Board will accept comments from the public until December 4, 1995 at
which time a Board of Light Commissioners Meeting will be held and the rates will be
finalized and accepted for implementation on January 1, 1996.
The Board requested that the Manager announce the new rates prior to the scheduled
November 6, 1995 Town Meeting. Commissioner Pasquale also informed the Manager
that he wants to be sure to have Electric Department Financial Statements through
September, 1995, as well as Electric Department Projections for 1996, prior to the
November 6, 1995.
Commissioner Royle requested that the Electric Department again forward the Energy
Conservation flyer to all current Electric Department customers, along with their monthly
bill. The Manager agreed to look into having this flyer reprinted.
TOWN MEETING FLYER
Commissioner Pasquale requested that the Business Manager send a flyer to Electric
Department customers along with their October bill, reminding them of the November 6,
1995 Town Meeting.
MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:50 PM
Royle/Pasquale Vote 5 - 0
THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING WILL BE AT 8:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 15, 1995 AT THE TOWN HALL..
Clerk's signature & date