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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-19-1977BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS A G E N D A December 19, 1977 7 :30 p.m. Call to Order Balance Sheet Commercial Deliquent Accounts R -12 Parking of Senior Citizens Van Minutes of the December 14, 1977 meeting BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS /BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting December 19, 1977 Present: Commissioners Robert DeLong, Frank Colella, Doug Titus, David CZermmey, Antonino Caponigro, Town Manager William Metropulos. Light Director James Hall, Office Manager Diane Hunt and Bookkeeper Geraldine Lemieux. Recording Secretary Mary Truczinskas. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS- Commissioner DeLong moved that the amount of 2,431.06 from regular accounts and the sum of $32,287.79 from Equity Realty, Inc. be turned over to "uncollectibles ". This motion was * seconded by Commissioner Caponigro. Voted. 5 -0 Commissioner DeLong commended Diane Hunt and Geraldine Lemieux for letters that were sent out on uncoUectable accounts during the months of November and December. Commercial Deliquent Accounts were discussed, and the list is decreasing. The Balance Sheet was discussed.. Commissioner DeLong gyestioned the following three miscellaneous accounts, 588, 598 and 930. The Commis- sioners would like a breakdown on these accounts for the next Light Commissioners meeting. * * * 4 Senior Citizens Van Mr. Hall reports that there seems to be oproblem at the light plant with the Senior Citizens Van. After some discussion on this matter it was decided that the Town Manager would handle it.. The R -12 rate was discussed. There will be a, possible increase in this rate. New England Power Co. is requesting an effective date as of January 1, 1978. Mr. Hall will keep the Board, informed. A report in Management news on master metering was discussed. Mr. Hall said that he would like to see master metering abolished and have all apartments on individual meters. Mr. Hall discussed with the Commissioners a small device that can be in- stalled in shower heads to save on water consumption. Mr. Halt said that he would like to find out how much they cost and possibly enclose one of them to each customer free of charge. Commissioner DeLong wanted to know what we are going to do about educating the consumers on energy saving. A discussion on energy saving, peak load limitation and declining block rates ensued. Commissioner Caponigro moved that we send a letter to John Cody who is retiring as the Electrical Inspector as of 12131177, a plaque will also be presented, to him. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Colella. Voted 5 -0 -1- BOARD OF LIGHT COMMISSIONERS /BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting December 19, 1977 Commissioner Caponigro asked, Jim Halt if he is having any problems with the fire al=o,,! maintenance, Mr. Hall said that since their take over in July they are working out the details with the fire department. Commissioner Clemmey said that he would like an ad put in the paper for the Electrical Inspectors ,job. Commissioner Titus said that he had a reqauest from a downtown business mer- chant for a christmas decoration. The merchant is Ralph Forrester of Morse and Forrester. Commissioner Coletla made the motion that the christmas decoration be installed at the corner of Rte. 106 and Old Central Street. Seconded. by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 4 -1 (Commissioner Delong was opposed.) Mr. Halt said that he has the total price on the cost of man hours for in- stalling the christmas decorations. The cost so far is $1300. and Mr. Hall noted, that his department .just cannot handle the decorations anymore. Customers are calling for service and his men are busy putting up the dec- orations. Commissioner Caponigro asked Jim to present some figures for the Annual Town Meeting for bids. Mr. Hall claims that the Dept. of Public Utilities can jump down on him for abating all this labor for christmas decorations. Commissioner DeZong said that he spoke in opposition to Commissioner Colelia's motion because he feels that there are other businesses in town that don't have decorations and it is becoming a, costly thing. Mr. Hall has been authorized to instaZZ the decorations at the Morse and Forrester business as of December 20, 1977, There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45. p.m.