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BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF MEETING
APRIL 16, 1991
PRESENT: Chairman Sarro, Commissioners Colella, Pasquale and Tartufo
Commissioner Robinson was not present
Meeting called to order at 7:40 pm
REORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS:
MOTION: To appoint Mr. Tartufo as Chairman of the Board of Light
Commissioners.
Sarro /Pasquale
MOTION: To appoint Mr. Pasquale as Clerk
Colella /Sarro
MOTION: To approve minutes of March 7, 1991.
Sarro /Colella
STREET LIGHT DEPOSIT POLICY:
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MOTION: Authorize the Light Department Manager to establish a
street light deposit policy which will be included as part of the
Subdivion Regulations. In addition, a $150.00 deposit per street
light will be required prior to energizing a street light.
Sarro /Colella
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The Manager proposed that the Board put into effect immediately a $100.00
deposit per street light. He suggested that the connection and URD
fees /charges be discussed at a future date with the Planning Director
to ensure the fees be included in the Subdivision Regulations.
MOTION: Authorize the Light Department Manager to establish a
street light deposit policy which will require a $100.00 deposit per
street light. This policy is to be effective April 17, 1991. The
deposit will be held in esrow until the street is accepted at Town
Meeting as a public way. Once the street is accepted, the deposit will be
credited to the account and the balance will be refunded to the
developer. Interest at the rate of 6% per year will be applied directly
to the account.
Sarro /Colella
FIRST QUARTER EXPENSES:
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The Manager submitted an Expense Report for the First Quarter of 1991.
The Manager informed the Board that to date, all accounts were under
budget. Mr. Sarro commended the Manager for work well done.
DUMPSTER CONTRACTS:
The Manager informed the Board that the dumpster contracts were automatic
three year renewable contracts. He advised the Board that the large
dumpster .contract would expire in approximately 18 months and the small
dumpster contract would expire in approximately 24 months. The Manager
also stated that he would not renew these contracts but would look for
more competitively'priced contracts.
1991 OPERATING BUDGET:
MOTION: To approve the Mansfield Muncipial Electric Department's
1991 Operating Budget at the $20,373,292.00 figure as submitted.
Sarro /Colella Vote 4/0
WORK REPORTS FROM METER DEPARTMENT AND LINE CREW:
Mr. Sarro commented that he thinks
and allows the Board to understand
departments on a daily basis.
OTIS /ELM /SCHOOL STREET:
the detail work reports are great
better the work performed by these
Mr, Tartufo asked the Manager to talk to the Planning Department and
Engineering in order to move the pole and the island at the intersection
of Otis /Elm /School Street. The Board requested that this problem be
addressed and corrected as soon as possible.
REQUEST FOR OVER $1000.00 PURCHASE APPROVALS:
MOTION: To approve purchases over $1000.00 of the following items:
24 poles at a cost of $3,400.00
96 meters at a cost of $2,800.00
One reel of underground cable at a cost of $4,000.00
Sarro /Colella Vote 4/0
FOLKMAN HIGH STREET CONDO LEASE /PURCHASE:
The Manager informed the Board that he had received an unsolicited letter
from Paul Folkman suggesting we lease one of his high street condos.
The Manager was intructed to investigate the advantages and disadvantages
to lease purchasing the High Street condo as well as the Post Office.
The Manager informed the Board that he would look into the various options
available at both locations and advise the Board of his findings.
THE BOARD WAS POLLED AT 9:40 TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
LABOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 10:15pm
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