HomeMy WebLinkAboutLight Comm Minutes 5/23/1989BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF MEETING
MAY 23, 1989
Present: Chairman Markt, Commissioners Harrington, Tartuf
Sarro. Commissioner Dunn arrived at 6:50 P.M.
Meeting called to order at 6:45 P.M.
HIGH BILL COMPLAINT
Ms. Cichowski of 29 Angell Street told the Commissioners that her
February light bill was unusually high and asked that they abate
a portion of it. A review of her account showed that the kilowatt
hours used in February were over twice as much as any other month.
The Manager agreed that the usage was unusually high but stated that
the meter had been tested and was registering accurately and therefore
something on the customer's premises had consumed the power. After
a lengthy discussion, the commission voted the following motion:
MOTION: To uphold the bill as submitted but to allow the customer
three months to pay it without penalty.
Harrington /Tartufo Voted 5/0
MOTION: To approve the minutes of April 3, 1989.
Harrington /Dunn
TAHANA RESTAURANT
Voted 5/0
The Manager reported that the Tahana Restaurant was up to date in
their payments on the tax lein for their overdue electric bill.
POLE AT BRISTOL & CHURCH STREETS
The Manager reported that the bent pole at the corner of Bristol
and Church Streets has been replaced.
CC & F STREETLIGHTING
The Manager reported that work to repair the streetlighting in the
industrial park has begun. Since the conduit runs from pole to pole
are incomplete, a lot of excavation will be required. Due to the
work load and traffic in the industrial park this project will have
to be weekend work so it will be a while before it's finished.
SEABROOK LITIGATION
The Manager gave a brief report on the various lawsuits associated
with the Seabrook project and informed the Commissioners that the
Mansfield Electric Department has been subpoenaed as a necessary
party in one action and most likely will have to appear in others
as well.
BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF MEETING
MAY 23, 1989
FINANCIAL AUDIT
The Manager reported that the auditors have just about completed
their work and the 1988 Financial Statements will be forthcoming.
OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING
There was a discussion about purchasing the old Post Office building
for use as the Electric Department Office. The consensus was that
this would be beneficial to both the Department and the downtown
area.
CLEARY #9 POWER PURCHASE
The Manager informed the Commissioners that even if Seabrook comes
on line we will need additional power resources to keep up with our
growth. MMWEC is working on a deal with Tauntion Municipal Light
Plant to purchase power from their Cleary #9 Station.
RESIDENTIAL BAD DEBTS
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There was a discussion of residential bad debt and the confidentiality
of such information. The Commission instructed the Manager to have
available, at the Creeden Street office a list of residential customers
whose accounts are overdue and to allow any of the Commissioners
to review this list if they so desire.
MOTION: To adjourn
Tartufo /Sarro Voted 5/0