HomeMy WebLinkAboutLight Comm Minutes 8/4/1986BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
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AUGUST 4, 1986
1. 7:30 P.N. Meeting Called To Order
2. Minutes of July 7, 1986, Executive Session Minutes of
March 10, 1986 and July 7, 1986
3. Mark Magyar - M.M.W.E.C.
4. Allan Jones - Accounts Receivable Status Report
5. Old Business - Manager
- Commissioners
6. New Business - Manager
7. Adjournment
- Commissioners
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AUGUST 4, 1986
PRESENT: Commissioners D'Onofrio, Dunn, Mahana, Harrington. Commissioner
McNair was not present this evening.
* MOTION: To make Norman Mahana Chairman for tonight. D'Onofrio /Dunn
VOTED: 4 -0.
* MOTION: To make Larry Harrington Clerk for tonight. D'Onofrio /Dunn
VOTED: 4 -0.
* Minutes of July 7, 1986, approved, D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0.
* Executive Session Minutes of March 10, 1986 & July 7, 1986, accepted on
condition they not be released to the public yet. D'Onofrio /Dunn
VOTED: 3 -1 Harrington opposed.
Mark Magyar - M.M.W.E.C.
Mr. Magyar discussed a sellback of Seabrook I power to Public Service
Company of New Hampshire. This would be up to a 10 year agreement.
Mansfield would be able to sell back up to 4,774 KW to PSNH with savings
estimated at $2.5 million per year. Mr. Larch recommended that the
Board go ahead with approval of the sellback agreement which would
begin in the spring of 1987. It was noted that the agreement would
only be effective if the plant goes on line.
* MOTION: To execute the agreement with Public Service Co. of New
Hampshire for sellback of 4,774 KW of Seabrook I power
as recommended by the Light Department Manager. D'Onofrio /Dunn
VOTED: 4 -0.
Board would like a 5 year analysis and list of pros and cons with
recommendations for the Board. They would also like a load & capacity
table for Mansfield up to the year 2000. Mr. Magyar also discussed
Northeast Utilities purchase of Canal 2 power up to 1995 as they have
intermediate power but need peaking power. Mansfield needs intermediate
power and has excess peaking power. Estimated savings on Canal 2
purchase is around $1.7 million over nine years starting this year to
1995.
It was mentioned that four MffidEC members have filed notice of intent
to withdraw from MMWEC. Board would like to know the effect this would
have on the other members to pay for MMWEC services. Mr. Magyar noted
that M1,94EC has a negotiating team to go back and look at Sterling's
items raised in their letter.
Allan Jones - Accounts Receivable Status Report
Mr. Jones went over the status of the Electric Department's Accounts
Receivable. He noted that there was a 15% rate increase with a 5%
increase in new customers. Over 60 days past due at the present time
is at 21.5% or $280,000. He will check with neighboring utilities to
see what the average is on past due accounts. Board commended Mr. Jones
for his fine presentation to the Board.
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Old Business - Manager
Mr. Larch mentioned the meeting with the School Committee. Board
discussed options for the School Committee to use for either using
oil and gas or to stay with electric. They should also check for
state grants.
Old Business - Commission
No old business this evening.
New Business - Manager
The Manager did not have any new business this evening.
New Business - Commission
Commission discussed last month's meeting with Sterling Light Department.
* MOTION: To file a notice of intent to withdraw Mansfield Municipal
Electric Department from M.M.W.E.C. Harrington /D'Onofrio
No vote.
Board mentioned that they would like to write a letter similar to
Sterling's listing reasons for withdrawing from M.M.W.E.C. It was
decided to table motion until the letter could be written.
* MOTION: To table above motion until a draft of letter is developed
and circulated to the Board. D'Onofrio /Harrington VOTED: 4 -0.
Selectman Harrington spoke about the computer not being able to
program the water rates and that it should be done as soon as possible.
Commissioner Mahana asked what the budget was for Holiday Decorations.
Around $10,000. Previous members to be notified and a sound system to
be put on library steps.
* There being no further business, meeting was ADJOURNED at 9:45 P.M.
D'Onofrio /Harrington VOTED: 4 -0.
Approved as written.
Norman .Mahana, �Ierk
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