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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-29-1982BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING November 29, 1982 PRESENT: Chairman McNair, Selectmen Mahana, Levine, May, Town Treasurer, Joan Cutillo. 7:00 P.M. Interviews for Electric Department Manager position. First interview was with Mr. John Larch. Mr. Larch works for Wellesley Light Dept. and is their superintendent. Would not relocate for at least 12 years for personal reasons. Regarding MMWEC, philosophically no committment to public power, likes private enterprise. He noted that meter reading does not fall under his domain, it is done along with water by management division. He also knows about our committments for power supply and feels that we need new pro- jections and sell off excess. The sale of plant may be viable option. On a 1 or 2 step flat rate, he has no objection, but would need cost analysis before rate study. He knows and worked with R.W. Beck. Regarding changes to our system: 1. Poles with triple circuits should be changed. 2. Loop feed system to industrial park 3. Restore cost estimates lost in fire (cost of plant). Might be done with summer help. He noted that he would have to give one month's notice. We should not take more committments without a great deal of study. Would have to brush up on computer programming. Next interview was with Joseph Hurrie, who works for MBTA. He noted that he has reviewed rate studies and cost of service studies but has not done any. He has done load forecasting, but has not seen our system. Regarding nuclear power in the future, ther e is a moratorium coming on nuclear plants because of insufficient safety measures and have not solved spent fuel 'problem. He noted that he applied because of the challenge. At MBTA reduced power costs about $15 million a year. He feels we need to sell some committments actively sell, not to wait. He feels a good mix would consist of coal, for a base with nuclear for intermediate and peaking should be oil or gas. Hydro from Canada would be good, but not for base because it come from out of the country. He also feels we need to sell excess, even if it's at a lost. This would be a primary concern. We should not buy anymore until our excess has been eliminated. Regarding flat rates, rates should be based on cost of service per class. Extra power needed, 15 to 20 %, for reserve. He.knows DPU and required reports. He would have to give two weeks notice and has two goals: 1. Get rid of excess power supply and 2. Get rates settled to insure revenues. Last applicant, Frank Antazak did not appear for interview. Board Discussi Board discussed appointing an acting town manager. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING November 29, 1982 Page 2 * MOTION: To appoint Joan Cutillo as acting town manager with salary adjustment to be difference between Treasurer & Town Mgr. salary to come from Town Mgr. budget. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Board discussed bid proposals on rate study. Jean Nichols will be doing a spread sheet on proposals and they will meet as light commissioners next Monday before special town meeting at 6:30 P.M. at the high school. * MOTION: To have Light Department put in wiring on sign donated to town from Lions Club. May /Levine VOTED: 4 -0. Regarding the interviews, Board was impressed by Mr. Hurrie',s interview. Selectman Levine noted he was not affiliated with MMWEC. Chairman McNair was satisfied with those two candidates as final applicants and Board agreed. Selectman May suggested checking their references. Selectman Levine noted they should tour the plant. Mr. Greene asked Board to turn on two lights on Pine Street and there have been accidents at that location. * There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:41 P.M. May/ t Mahana VOTED: 4 -0.