HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-21-1976Board of Light Commissioners
Minutes of the Meeting
June 21, 1976
Present: Commissioners DeLong, Clemmey, Caponigro, and Colella;
Light Department Manager Dennis Hannon
Light Department Director James Hall
Light Department Office Manager Geraldine Lemieux
Meeting opened at 8 p.m. The Light Commissioners discussed the rate
for heating for electric apartments. After discussion of the rates
and a comparison of the various methods of billing the several apart-
ment complexes in town, Commissioner DeLong moved that the electric
rate charged to Millhaus apartments be increased by loo and that the
rate charged to other apartments be reduced to that rate if they buy_
and maintain their own transformers. Further discussion on the motion.
Commissioner Clemmey stated he didn't think this was enough notice to
Millhause (if put into effect July 1). Selectman DeLong amended his
motion to put the new rate into effect August 1, 1976. Commissioner
Clemmey seconded the motion, and it was voted 4 -0. The Board also dis-
cussed requests for individual meters in apartment complexes. After
reviewing a request from a Mrs. LeBrun from Twin Oaks for an individual
meter, the Board denied the request, and will allow no individual meters
in the future.
Also discussed with regard to apartment complexes was the amount of
security deposit that should be required. After discussion, Commis-
sioner DeLong moved that the new security deposit rate for apartment
complexes with 12 or more units be the average estimated monthly bill
amount, refundable after one year if the customer pays within the terms
required. Seconded by Commissioner Caponigro, voted 4 -0.
The Light Commissioners discussed the list of uncollectible accounts.
After discussion of certain accounts, Commissioner DeLong moved to trans-
fer Electric Accounts totalling $5,355.27 and Jobbing Accounts totalling
$737.38 to "Uncollectibles ", with the provision that they remain open
for future collection. Seconded by Commissioner Caponigro, voted 4 -0.
Mr. Hannon reviewed status of the Street Lighting Account: Through
May 28, the arrearage was $9,323; with a projected total arrearage of
$17,000 by June 30. The Board discussed budgeting of the street light-
ing account and town meeting vote.
Light Director Hall, Office Manager Lemieux, and Mr. Hannon reviewed the
Balance Sheet with the Board.
Light Director Hall reported on various MMWEC activities to the Commis-
sioners.
Mr. Hannon discussed settiogthe depreciation rate. He said that he would
be submitting a formal proposal to the Board.
Light Director Hall reported on the cost and labor savings realized from
the new switch gear.
The Commissioners will view the switch gear and various other light depart-
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Minutes of the Meeting
June 21, 1976
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ment facilities a week from Thursday (July 1) at 5 P.m.
Mr. Hall reviewed with the Commissioners the MEAM Rate Survey summary.
Mr. Hannon reported that the new bucket truck would be delivered within
40 days.
The Board continued discussion on whether or not to cut out some of the
street lights in order to stay within the amount voted at Town Meeting.
The consensus of the members present was to continue looking at the
street lights to see which lights could be shut off, with no further action.
Meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
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