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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin of light com 02/07/2000 / r r r' ~ Light Commissioners Minutes February 07, 2000 r-, ,".." ~." ,r , ' \...: ~ ,--: Present: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Amoruso, and Commissioners McCarter, Royle and Wills . John D' Agostino, Town Manager Jack Beliveau, Director, Light Department Kimberly Stoyle, Accounting Officer, Light Department Chris Parella, New England Telephone and Telegraph Company 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. MOTION: To approve the minutes of the December 13, 1999 meeting. (Amoruso/Wills) All in favor. Passes 4*-0 *Diane Royle abstained from vote - did not have chance to read minutes 2. Questions and Comments - None 3. Light Department Director's Report a. Railroad Underpass Lighting Mr. Beliveau reported that he has a Design Engineer expected in tomorrow (February 8, 2000) to review problems and his recommendations should be available in a couple weeks. The Board agrees that they do not want to pay a fee to MBTA but that they should do something as soon as possible for public safety sake and deal with obtaining permits and arguing over fees later. b. Correction of Miscellaneous Safety Problems Mr. Beliveau stated that he has identified 35 situations/installations that do not comply with regulations. He will keep that Board updated. c. Gilbert Street Transformers Mr. Beliveau reported that his December Load Report showed a 10% increase in load. He stated that we are not in the position to accept new large industrial customers at this time due to the increase. 4. Forbes Boulevard Conduit Locations Public Hearing Clerk Amoruso read the Notice of Public Hearing - Petition No: 99-07 dated November 24, 1999. 7:45pm - Open Public Hearing - Forbes Boulevard Conduit Locations · Chris Parella from NET & T staed that the petition requests that approximately 285 feet west of Berkshire Street, place approximately 160 feet of conduit in a westerly direction to existing Manhole No. 42. · The Board questioned Mr. Parella regarding whether or not the road would need to be cut or not, who would be paying for the work and what kind of fiber optic lines run through the industrial park. · Mr. Parella offered to research and report what kind of fiber optic lines are currently in the industrial park. · No one from the public wished to be heard 8:03pm- Close Public Hearing - Forbes Boulevard Conduit Locations MOTION: To approve Forbes Boulevard Conduit Locations ( ) All in favor. Passes. 5. Light Department Director's Report (Continued) c. Gilbert Street Transformers MOTION: To bid out the Transformers for the Gilbert Street Substation Upgrade Project. (Royle/Wills) All in favor. Passes. Light Commissioners Mtg. 02/07/00 Page 1 of2 r- r d. Update on Truck Purchases Mr. Beliveau reported that we have received one bucket truck, we are one week away from receipt of the Digger-Derrick and another bucket truck is approximately 6 months from delivery. The backhoe and compressor have both failed due to weather related problems. They are both in for repair. Mr. Beliveau stated that he would like to go out to bid on 54-wheel drive trucks to replace that pick ups that the metering department currently use. The Board would like a report on the condition of the pick up trucks Mr. Beliveau would like to replace. e. FY2000 Capital Expenditures Mr. Beliveau reported that it is not yet complete but that there is about $50,000. worth of equipment. f. Payment in Lieu of Tax Formula Mr. Beliveau stated that he would like the formula to be 40% of earnings. He believes that this percent is what most companies pay their owners in dividends. The Board discussed making the amount a fixed dollar amount instead of a percentage. Mr. Beliveau will have better details for the next meeting. g. "Housekeeping" Mr. Beliveau reported that the Board needs to vote on NYPA Recipient's Designated Voting Representatives. He stated that this gives us the authority to grant a proxy to MMWEC to vote on our behalf. MOTION: To designate John D'Agostino as its Designated Voting Representative on the NYPA Receipients' Committee and Jack Beliveau as an Alternate Designate (Royle/Wills) All in favor. Passes. h. Financials Ms. Stoyle reviewed the Preliminary December 1999 fmancial statements. She stated that the Auditors are expected in on February 22, 2000 and fmal numbers should be available soon after that date. 6. Old Business Commissioner Royle: Lighting on Fisher Street. She was informed that they are not taking any action at this time. It will be reviewed in the spring when the leaves return. The Board inquired about the $20,000 gift to Social Services. Mr. D' Agostino reported that in his last conversation with Gail at COA she reported that they had awarded 3 grants totaling $1500. Commissioner McCarter: Will Electric Department would appear in front of the Finance Committee again this year. Mr. D' Agostino stated that they would. When the rate study would be complete. Mr. Beliveau believes it should be completed within 30 days. Any problems collecting cash in the field. Mr. Beliveau stated that there was not. Commissioner Wills: Toys in the back room of the Light Department. Mr. Beliveau reported that there is now a trailer for them to use and that next Christmas we will discuss where they will wrap the toys. Lineman adjustment - it will be discussed during contract negotiations in July. Santoro Property. Mr. Beliveau stated that he is waiting for paperwork from Mr. Santoro Chairman Robinson: APPA Membership. Mr. Beliveau stated that he did not renew membership because of the $6000 fee. New Business Date of Next Meeting: Monday, March 6, 2000at 7:30pm. 7. 8. Adjournment MOTION: To adjourn. (Royle/Wills) All in Favor. Passes. 9:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Laurie M. Anderson r' Financial Assistant Mansfield Electric Light Commissioners Mtg. 02/07/00 Page 2 of2 - ~ r- Light Commissioners Minutes ~~l~,!!liMff,;.;""" :, I. Present: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Amoruso, and Commissioners McCarter, Royle and Wills John D' Agostino, Town Manager Jack Beliveau, Director, Light Department Kimberly Stoyle, Accounting Officer, Light Department Chris Parella, New England Telephone and Telegraph Company I. The meeting was called to order at 7:3 MOTION: (Amoruso/Wills) All in favor. Passes 4*-0 *Diane Royle abstained from vote - did not have chance to read minutes ---.---" ------- - ----- /,,/ --.-- yi -:-..~.'.~/. c.\.x .~l)....(l.;~;L~. /~'(\\f<~''''''''''' .' . ~A~ / ) '. ;;{~,;,f~! (. :-"i";'\~:'!~1~\J~6',,'",, ,ji,<i." ~._---,/ --- 2. Questions and Comments - None 3. Light Department Director's Report r a. Railroad Underpass Lighting Mr. Beliveau reported that he has a Design Engineer expected in tomorrow (February 8, 2000) to review problems and his recommendations should be available in a couple weeks. The Board agrees that they do not want to pay a fee to MBT A but that they should do something as soon as possible for public safety sake and deal with obtaining permits and arguing over fees later. b. Correction of Miscellaneous Safety Problems Mr. Beliveau stated that he has identified 35 situations/installations that do not comply with regulations. He will keep that Board updated. c. Gilbert Street Transformers Mr. Beliveau reported that his December Load Report showed a 10% increase in load. He stated that we are not in the position to accept new large industrial customers at this time due to the increase. 4. Forbes Boulevard Conduit Locations Public Hearing Clerk Amoruso read the Notice of Public Hearing - Petition No: 99-07 dated November 24, 1999. 7:45pm - Open Public Hearing - Forbes Boulevard Conduit Locations · Chris Parella from NET & T staed that the petition requests that approximately 285 feet west of Berkshire Street, place approximately 160 feet of conduit in a westerly direction to existing Manhole No. 42. The Board questioned Mr. Parella regarding whether or not the road would need to be cut or not, who would be paying for the work and what kind of fiber optic lines run through the industrial park. · Mr. Parella offered to research and report what kind of fiber optic lines are currently in the industrial park. · No one from the public wished to be heard 8:03pm- Close Public Hearing - Forbes Boulevard Conduit Locations MOTION: To approve Forbes Boulevard Conduit Locations ( ) All in favor. Passes. 5. Light Department Director's Report (Continued) c. Gilbert Street Transformers MOTION: To bid out the Transformers for the Gilbert Street Substation Upgrade Project. (Royle/Wills) All in favor. Passes. r' Light Commissioners Mtg. 02/07/00 Page I of I ...