HomeMy WebLinkAboutLight Comm Minutes 5/28/1991BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF MEETING
MAY 28, 1991
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PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo, Commissioners Colella, Pasquale, Robinson
and Sarro.
Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm
MOTION: To approve minutes of April 16, 1991
Pasquale /Colella
OLD BUSINESS - MANAGER:
Vote 5/0
The Manager presented the Board with a copy of a letter sent by
Mrs. Chambers to G. D'Ambra, G. Bregnard and S. Bell, commending them
for the wonderful job they did in pulling her burning truck away from
her house.
The Board suggested that the Manager place a copy of this letter in each
employee's personnel file.
Thermoscan Project:
The Manager showed the Board copies of "hot spots" which were identified
by thermoscanning. Four "hot spots" were changed out over the weekend
with no power loss. We were able to do these change outs at our con-
venience and with no interruption of power to our customers.
Purchasing Authority over $1,000.00:
The Manager requested approval to purchase six aluminum street light poles,
four to replace damaged poles in the industrial park, 2 for subdivision
entrances at a total cost of $4,200. In addition, the Manager asked
for approval to purchase a reel of underground cable at cost of
five thousand dollars
MOTION: To approve the Manager's request to purchase 6 aluminum poles
at a cost of $700.00 each, a total of $4,200 and a reel of underground
cable at a total cost of $5,000. for a grand total of $9,200.
Robinson /Colella Vote 5/0
OLD BUSINESS - COMMISSIONERS:
None
NEW BUSINESS - MANAGER:
Waiver of Tree Trimming Fee for Scenic Roads:
The Manager asked the Board to waive the $150.00 tree trimming fee so
that the Light Department could trim tress along Old Elm, Otis and
Williams Streets.
The Board told the Manager to place this on their Selectmen's agenda
for their Selectmen's meeting on 5/29/91. This will be discussed with
the Planning Board during the Selectmen's meeting.
NEPPA Conference:
The Manager asked if any of the Commissioners would be attending this
year's NEPPA Conference scheduled in September in Mystic, CT.
MOTION: Due to the economic and financial constraints and the current
Board of Selectmen's policy prohibiting business travel, the Board of
Light Commissioners should not attend the 1991 NEPPA Conference.
This will be a savings of $3,960.00 to the Town.
Sarro /Pasquale Vote 5/0
Relocation of Electric Department Office:
The Manager advised the Board that he has investigated three alternatives
as follows: The old Post Office, Industrial Condo on High St. and
remaining at the current Creeden St location.
The Manager asked the Board what they would like to do. Do we want to
relocate the office and if so where do we want to relocate to.
The Post Office and the industrial condo are both being offered as a
three year lease /purchase option. The Manager advised the Board that
per legal counsel, in order to purch se any property we must go to Town
Meeting for approval. We can lease any property we want, but to purchase
we must gain approval via Town Meeting.
After lengthy discussion, the Board advised the Manager to investigate
the following:
Feasibility of erecting a free standing building on land currently
owned by the Light Department on High St.
The possibility of purchasing /leasing the vacant Pop Kirley
land next to the plant on High St.
Researching the current lease restrictions being imposed by the
government with regard to the Post Office.
In addition, the Board agreed to discuss other possible uses for the
old post office at their next Selectmen's meeting to see if the Town
could find a feasible and economical use for this building. The
Finance Committee and the public will be invited to comment.
MOTION: Instruct the Electric Department to enter into a lease
agreement at the old Post Office.
Robinson/
No 2nd, motion fails.
NEW BUSINESS - COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Robinson informed the Manager the New England Telephone
left poles sitting on the ground on Main St. The Manager advised the
Board that the best way to get action on removal of these poles is
to send a letter from the Board of Selectmen accompanied by a few
Polaroid snapshots to Mr. Al Barry.
Commissioner Robinson also thanked the Manager and the crew for the
wonderful job they did in putting the flags up on Main St.
Commissioner Colella questioned why the flags stopped at Baybank. The
Manager informed the Board that the Bennett's purchased 23 flags, one
for each of the 23 Mansfield residents serving in the Gulf war, and
place these flags where the Bennetts requested. It was suggested that
the Board of Selectmen send the Bennetts a letter thanking them for
the flags.
Commissioner Pasquale asked the Manager to find out wh n the current
Cablevision pole rental contract expires.
THE BOARD WAS POLLED AT 9:02 PM TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS LABOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS.
MOTION: To go into Executive Session to discuss labor contract
negotiations and to adjourn immediately following executive session.
Sarro /Robinson Vote 5/0
MOTION: To adjourn at 9:25 pm
Sarro /Robinson Vote 5/0
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
MAY 28, 1991
The Manager updated the Board of Light Commissioners on the progress
of the union contract negotiations. No motions were made.
Motion to Adjourn Executive Session at 9:22 pm.
Sarro /Robinson Vote 5/0