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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-17-1977r BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS /SELECTMEN A G E N D A January 17, 1977 7:30 P.M. - Call to Order Items of Business • MMWEC /MMPDC Certificate • Update on Commercial Accounts Arrears • Security Deposit - Electric Heat Apartments • MMWEC Update G BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS January 17, 1977 Minutes of the Meeting Present: Selectmen DeLong, Caponigro, Colella, Clemmey; Town Manager Dennis A. Hannon Light Director James F. Hall Office Manager Geraldine Lemieux Meeting opendd at 7:45 p.m. Certificate of Transfer - Mr. Hannon referred to Jim Hall's memo describ- ing the original motion signed in June of 1975: the Massachusetts Munici- pal Power Development Corporation had been set up to borrow the seed money for MMWEC. MMWEC has now become a public corporation, and has the legal power to borrow money now, so there is no longer a need for the MMPDC. Mr. Hall also explained that MMWEC would take out a short term loan and re- pay the MMPDC loans of $16 million, and then MMPDC would be dissolved. Commissioner Clemmey moved to sign the certificate (as attached). Seconded by Commissioner Caponigro, voted 4 -0 (Commissioner Titus not present at the meeting). Commissioner DeLong moved that the Clerk of the Board be authorized to sign * the certificate. Seconded by Commissioner Caponigro, voted 4 -0. MMWEC Update - Mr. Hall reported that he has been attending the Facilities Siting Council meetings. He noted that the long -range forecast has been ap- proved, and that one of the units has been approved. He said that MMWEC was still trying to get approval for the final stage. Also discussed were the various nuclear plants under construction, and the shares that Mansfield would have in each. Commercial Accounts, Arrears - Mr. Hall and Mrs. Lemieux reviewed the list of arrears for commercial accounts with the Board. (Mr. Colella left the meeting', and Selectman Clemmey made Acting Chairman) Uncollectibles - The Commissioners reviewed ,a list of 27 accounts that fell into the categories of "deceased ", "bankrupt ", or "not forwardable ". Mrs. Lemieux said that the Light Office had made every effort to collect these accounts, but were not able to. She asked that the Board declare these ac- counts "uncollectible ", but if the person owing the money were ever to want an electric service again, they would first have to pay the amount due. Commissioner DeLong moved that the list of accounts as prepared by Mrs. Le- mieux be declared "uncollectible ". Seconded by Commissioner Caponigro, voted * 3-0.(Commissioners Colella and Titus not present). Security Deposit for Apartments with Electric Heat - Mr. Hannon asked that the Board review the policy set previously to require a $150 deposit for a home (apartment) with electric heat. He said that an apartment would not use the same amount as a house, and that 3 months' average bill would be less. There was discussion of using a flat rate or using three months' average billing for the amount of the security deposit. (* - Motions passed) -1- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS January 17, 1977 Minutes of the Meeting Page 2 Commissioner DeLong moved that the security deposit for apartments (separately metered) with electric heat be $75, excluding duplexes. Seconded by Commis- sioner Caponigro, voted 3 -0. (Commissioner Colella still not present). Other items discussed included the delivery of the van truck for the Light Department, lights at Cedar Court, and security lights for the property of Mr. Cohen on Maple Street. Regarding the request of Mrs. Clemens, 395 Gilbert Street, for a street light near her property, Mr. Hall reported that this seemed to be a legitimate re- quest, as there are five poles without lights in that area. (Mr. Colella re- turned to the meeting at this point). Commissioner DeLong moved to direct the Light Dept. to put a street light in this area. Seconded by Com. Caponigro, voted 4 -0. Computer study - Commissioner Clemmey moved that the $5,000 discussed previously for a computer study be put Into the general government budget proposal so ':that the voters would be aware of it, rather than taking it from the Light Department budget. The Town Manager discussed the computer needs of the other departments and doing a further study. Other Board members discussed having the Light Dept. pay for this and billing the other town departments. The cost of the study ( was discussed. Commissioner Clemmey withdrew this motion until the Town Manager can bet more information. To be discussed at next Light Commissioners' meeting. Budget Report for Light Department - Commissioner Clemmey moved to use the calendar year as the budget report basis, starting in 1978. Seconded 'by Com- missioner Caponigro, voted 4 -0. Fire Alarm Maintenance - There was discussion whether the Fire Department or Light Department would maintain the'fire alarm system. Mr. Hannon noted that the Fire Department would not have the equipment to do this, as the Board had voted to disallow them using the aerial ladder truck to do ;his and the bucket truck had been voted down at the Town Meeting. The Board discussed with the Light Director the possible costs over and above the present labor costs if the Light Department were to do this. Mr. Hall will look into this and report. Selectmen's Business - The Town Manager reported that the FinCom had voted to approve the $10,000 request for a transfer for the Snow and Ice Removal account. Selectman Clemmey moved to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting and in- sert the list of articles as prepared by the Town Manager, dated January 17, including routine, possible and probable articles. Seconded by Selectman Ca- ponigro, voted 4 -0. Mr. Hannon reported that parts and labor for repairing the Hough loader for I the Highway Division totalled $2,800. He said that this was an emergency re- pair, as the loader was needed for snow removal during the recent storms. Selectman Caponigro moved to waive the bid procedure, this was emergency. The -2- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS ( January 17, 1977 Minutes of the Meeting Page 3 motion was seconded by Selectman Delong, and voted 4 -0. Selectman Clemmey asked to be notified in advance of such a projected or estimated cost. North Main Street Parking - Chairman Colella relayed complaints from the proprietors of certain businesses on the far end of North Main Street, who complained that cars were being parked in front`-of their businesses all day by people who take the train. The Board discussed whether unlimited parking should be allowed or whether the merchants might prefer a limited parking, such as 4 hours. Mr. Colella will check with the businessmen. Selectman Caponigro moved to go into Executive Session to discuss a matter of personnel. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey. Roll call vote: DeLong -yes; Caponigro -yes; Clemmey -yes; Colella -yes. It was noted that the Board would not return to open session. Executive Session convened at 9 :30 p.m. I CERiIIICA E I, the Secretary of the Municipal Electric Commission of the Town of Mansfield, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held Joe,uVd y 1"1 , 1977, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was unanimously . passed, all of which appears in the official records of the Commission in my custody: Voted: to approve the transfer to Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (1124WEC) of the town's Reserved Ownership Share in the Facilities and in all property, both real and personal, financed by the Corporation Indebtedness, as such terms as defined in the "Agreement Relating to the Provid.ing of and Payment for Municipally Sponsored Electric Poorer Facilities Development Services" dated June 18, 1975 between the town and Massachusetts Municipal Power Development Corpo- ration, such transfer to be effective upon t4IIi4TEC's payment of the town's Reserved Ownership Share of the Facilities Develop - ment Services Cost, as defined in said Agreement, and retire- ment of the Corporation Indebtedness; and (2) that the Municipal Electric Department Manager or the Municipal Electric Department Director, with the approval of the Municipal Electric Department Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver any agreements or other documents and to take any other actions he deems necessary or advisable to carry out the purposes of this vote. I further certify that the vote was taken at a meeting open to the public, that notice stating the place, date and time of the meeting was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in the office of the Town Clerk or on the principal official bulletin board of '6he town at least 48 hours, including Saturdays but not Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at'the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the above vote were taken in executive session, and that the official record of the meeting was made available to the public promptly and remains so available to the public, all in accordance with G.L. c.39, s.23B as amended. Dated: 6ecr0&ry of the Municipal Electr.6 Commission BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIOMERS January 17, 1977 Minutes of the Meeting Present: Selectmen DeLong, Caponigro, Colella, Clemmey; Tom Manager Dennis A. Hannon Light Director James F. Hall Office Manager Geraldine Lemieux Meeting opened at 7:45 p.m.: Certificate of Transfer - Mr. Hannon referred to Jim Hall's memo describ- ing the original motion signed in June of 1975: the Massachusetts Munici- pal Power Development Corporation had been set up to borrow the seed money for MMWEC. MMWEC has now become a public corporation, and has the legal power to borrow money now, so there is no longer a need for the MMPDC. Mr. Hall also explained that MMWEC would take out a short term loan and re- pay the MMPDC loans of $16 million, and then MMPDC would be dissolved. Commissioner Clemmey moved to sign the certificate (as attached). Seconded * by Commissioner Caponigro, voted 4 -0 (Commissioner Titus not present at the meeting). Commissioner DeLong moved that the Clerk of the Board be authorized to sign * the certificate. Seconded by Commissioner Caponigro, voted 4 -0. { MMWEC Update - Mr. Hall reported that he has been attending the Facilities Siting Council meetings. He noted that the long-range forecast has been ap- proved „ and that one of the units has been approved. He said that MMWEC was still trying to get approval for the final stage. Also discussed were the various nuclear plants under construction, and the shares that Mansfield would have in each. Commercial Accounts, Arrears - Mr. Hall and Mrs. Lemieux reviewed the list of arrears for commercial accounts with the Board. (Mr. Colella left the meeting, and Selectman Clemmey made Acting Chairman) Uncollectibles - The Commissioners reviewed a list of 27 accounts that fell into the categories of "deceased ", "bankrupt ", or "not forwardable ". Mrs. Lemieux said that the Light Office had made every effort to collect these accounts, but were not able to. She asked that the Board declare these ac- counts "uncollectible ", but if the person owing the money were ever to want' an electric service again, they would first have to pay the amount due. Commissioner DeLong moved that the list of accounts as prepared by Mrs. Le- mieux be declared "uncollectible". Seconded by Commissioner Caponigro, voted * 3 -0 (Commissioners Colella and Titus not present). Security Deposit for Apartments with Electric Heat - Mr. Hannon asked that the Board review the policy set previously to require a $150 deposit for a home (apartment) with electric heat. He said that an apartment would not use the same amount as a house, and that 3 months' average bill would be less. There was discussion of using a flat rate or using three months' average billing for the amount of the security deposit. (* - Motions passed) -1- 4 I, the Secretary of the Municipal Electric Commission of the Town of Mansfield, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held j o?,1uAR Y 0 , 1977, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following vote was unanimously . passed, all of which appears in the official records of the Commission in my custody: :7 Voted: to approve the transfer to Massachusetts Municipal wholesale Electric Company (1iMUEC) of the town's Reserved Ownership Share in the Facilities and in all property, both real and personal, financed by the Corporation Indebtedness, as such terms as defined in the "Agreement Relating to the Providing of and Payment for Municipally Sponsored Electric Power Facilities Development Services" dated June 18, 1975 between the town and Massachusetts Municipal Power Development Corpo- ration, such transfer to be effective upon JII✓TEC's payment of the town's Reserved Ownership Share of the Facilities Develop- ment Services Cost, as defined in said Agreement, and retire- ment of the Corporation Indebtedness; and (2) that the Municipal Electric Department Manager or the_ Municipal Electric Department Director, with the approval of the Municipal Electric Department Manager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver any agreements or other documents and to take any other actions he deems necessary or advisable to carry out the purposes of this vote. I I further certify that the vote was taken at a meeting open to the public, that notice stating the place, date and time of the meeting was filed with the Town Kerk and a copy thereof posted in the office of the Town Clerk or on the I principal official bulletin board of the town at least 48 hours, including Saturdays but not Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at'the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the above vote were taken in executive session, and that the official record of the meeting was made available to the public promptly and remains so available to the public, all in accordance with G.L. c.39, s.23B as amended. Dated: ///%/%� ��CC ✓� /� 6eciroary of the Municipal Electr' Commission GZ.CR�;' s