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BOARD OF LIGHT COM
MINUTES OF MEETING
DECEMBER 7,1987
Present: Chairman Harrington, Commissioners D'Onfrio, Mc
and Mahana
7:30 Meeting called to order.
Commissioner Dunn excused himself from the Meeting only to return at 7:42.
George Wojtkiewicz- Zoning Board of Appeals
George Wojtkiewicz was present this evening to ask Commissioners for
approval of expenditure of funds for the Zoning Board, to retain counsel
Donald Connor. Chairman Harrington asked Mr. Wojtkiewicz to get an
estimate to the Town Manager.
Motion: To give approval to the Zoning Board of Appeals to seek seperate
counsel with the understanding that they report to the Chairman
with an estimated cost.
D'Onfrio /McNair Vote 4 -0
Minutes of November 2, 1987
MOtion: To approve Minutes of November 2, 1987.
D'Onfrio /McNair Vote 4 -0
Bid Awards
The Manager told Commissioners that he advertised in the Mansfield News
and received one Bid on the Hand Held Meter Reading Devices, from Digital
Systems Inc. for $22,845.00. After a brief discussion it was recommended
that Digital Systems, Inc. be awarded the contract.
Motion: To award contract to Digital Systems, Inc.
Dunn /D'Onfrio, Vote 5 -0
Digger Derrick Truck
The Manager told Commissioners the Bid was advertised in the Mansfield News
and that Specs were mailed to five vendors. Several Bids were received and
it was recommended that the contract be awarded to Equipment Services, Inc.
Motion: To award Digger Derrick contract to Equipment SErvices, Inc. for
$90,244.00.
D'Onfrio /Dunn
Mike Jones, M.M.W.E.C.
Vote 5 -0
Mike Jones was present this evening to tell the Commissioners that he would
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be available at any time to speak to the Board regarding any questions
they might have. There were short discussions on Seabrook and the
Dukakis Bill.
Old Business Manager
The Manager asked Commissioners to make a decision on establishing a new
position, Superintendent. The Manager presented Commissioners with a
proposed organizational chart and explained that since he spends most of
his time at the office, he felt that he really needed someone at the Plant
to take charge. Discussion involved salary and starting date.
Motion: To approve position as described.
D'Onfrio /Dunn Vote 5 -0
Motion: To approve salary of $36,000.00.
D'Onfrio /Dunn Vote 5 -0
Managers Contract
Manager asked Commissioners if the Subcommittee had approved his 1988 raise.
He was told that final approval would probably be given on Wednesday,
December 9, 1987.
Old Business Commissioners
Commissioner D'Onfrio asked the Manager about his attendance at M.M.W.E.C.
Meetings. The Manager responded that he had attended Meetings in October
and November.
New Business - Manager
Budget
Chairman Harrington told the Manager that the Board would like to have
the month of December to look over the Budget.
Credit & Collections Report
Commissioner Dunn excused himself from the Meeting at 9:00, only to return
at 9:05.
After briefly looking over the report the Commissioners had several questions.
Chairman Harrington asked how far behind the Department was in paying rent
and other bills. Kym Titus, Business Manager, told him that the rent was
two weeks behind and that other bills were six weeks behind. Hearing this
the Chairman decided to discuss the Cash Flow. There were several issues
discussed, the first being Boston Envelope. Kym told Commissioners that she
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was not recommending a write -off because this account was in bankrupcy
and that there was hope of recovering some of the money due.
All of the Commissioners expressed concern aver delinquent accounts. Kym
explained Department and DPU regulations on shut -offs. Anybody who has
electric heat or were there is a Financial Hardship, cannot be terminated.
It was further explained that liens were being placed on home - owners with
balances over $400.00, but that the largest amounts due were from renters.
The second issue discussed was deposits for electricity. Chairman
Harrington discussed a new policy of charging industrial customers a deposit
equal to three months usage. He also asked for a Credit Report every
couple of months.
Kym Titus asked Commissioners to approve Bad Debt Write -offs of $48,500.00.
Bristol Arms was discussed and the Commissioners were told that they were
not paying the $15,000.00 monthly that was agreed to. Commissioners
recommended liening all property.
Motion: To lien all property owned by Malcom Post.
McNair /D'Onfrio Vote 5 -0
Motion: To approve Bad Debt Write -off of $48,500.00.
Mahana /McNair Vote 5 -0
New Business Commissioners
Commissioner McNair asked the Manager if he would look at the lights on the
South Common and on the stairway under the underpass, they were both out.
There being no further business, the Meeting was Adjourned at 10:10.
Dunn /D'Onfrio Vote 5 -0