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8:45 P.M.
1. Executive Session:
3. Mr. Beliveau updated the assembly with regards to the issues with Mr.
Clemmey. Mr. Clemmey is currently suing the Chief of police for an
undisclosed amount. Mr. Clemmey has dropped petition against the West
Street Project in exchange for reviewing the possibility of installing a drainage
ditch/swale across his property
b. Commissioners request that Mr. Beliveau be named Expert Advisor, non
voting, to the board for the purposed of establishing a rate for pole rentals.
Motion: To name Mr. Beliveau an Expert Advisor, non-voting, to the board.
McCarter/Donovan 3-0 Passes
c. Mr. Beliveau updated the assembly with regards to the Larch case. The Light
Department has hired an individual counsel to advise on how to proceed with
the appeal of the decision of this case. This counsel will also be used in
preparation of the forthcoming suit by Ms. Gaissl.
9:40PM
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2. Adjournment:
Motion: To adjourn.
McCarter - Aye
Donovan - Aye
Wills - Aye
All in favor. Passes
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Carter
Light Commissioners Meeting 9/12/00
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Light Commissioners
Minutes
September 12, 2000
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Present: Chairman, Brad Wills, Dave McCarter, Dan Donovatrl.l\NSFiELD
John D'Agostino, Town Manager MASSACHUSETTS
Jack Beliveau, Director, Light Department
Kimberly Stoyle, Accounting Officer, Light Department
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30PM followed by the pledge of allegiance.
Motion: To approve amended minutes of the June 5, 200 meeting and the
July 10, 2000 meeting excluding the Executive Session.
Donovan/McCarter Passes 3-0
2 Questions and Comments - none
3. 7:45 PM - Department Directors Report
a. Financial Report
Financial Report for June/July was handed out to all members (see report)
Sales were down 2% for the month of June, and the department broke even
for the month of July due to the increase of the PPCA.
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b. Purchased Power Costs
The PPCA will be adjusted on a monthly basis in relation to the cost of
energy in an effort to prevent price spikes and retain the departments'
profitability. Overall, customers can expect a 12% increase in their bills
compared to last year.
c. West Street Project
Projected costs for the West Street Project fall within the target range at a
cost of $1.586 Million dollars. This upgrade will submerge electrical service
to West Street and the Industrial Park. This action will reduce the possibility
of lost service caused by extreme weather or traffic accidents that damage
poles. This project is scheduled to take approximately 1 to 2 years.
Motion: To approve $1.586 Million dollar Upgrade Project
Donovan/McCarter Passes 3-0
d. Heating Assistance
Mr. Beliveau requests that $20,000 be gifted to Social Services, for the
purpose of assisting customers on a need basis according to requirements
set by Social Services in the previous year.
McCarter/Donovan Passes 3-0
e. Transfer Electric Department Property to Town of Mansfield
Mr. Beliveau offered two (2) used trucks and two (2) used portable generators
to the Town of Mansfield.
Motion: To grant gift of said equipment to the Town.
Donovan/McCarter Passes 3-0
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f. Generation Outlook
Mr. Beliveau presented a proposal from NESCOM to rent approximately 1.2
miles of pole space on Maple Street for a fiber optic cable resulting in
revenue of five (5) thousand dollars for a term of twenty (20) years. A
standard rate for renting pole space will be determined and subject to review
on a three-month basis for all customers who wish to do so.
Motion: To approve presented proposal from NESCOM resulting in
five Thousand dollars in revenue.
McCarter/Donovan 3-0 Passes
g. Telephone Workers Strike
Mr. Beliveau stated that the strike by the telephone workers has effected the
installation of new poles on the East side of Town including North and South
Main Streets. The Electric Department is responsible for the West side of
Town, and will assist customers demonstrating critical need with pole
installation. Currently, the phone department is 5 to 6 weeks behind installing
poles.
8:40 PM - Close Public Meeting
Motion: To hold next meeting on October 2,2000.
Donovan/McCarter 3-0 Passes
Motion: To adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing
litigation cases.
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McCarter - Aye
Donovan - Aye
Wills - Aye
All in favor. Passes
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Carter
Light Commissioners Meeting 9/12/00
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c.
Gilbert St. Transformer Outage
On Wednesday~ June 28~ the Gilbert Street substation was
struck by lightning. The lightning strike did not destroy the main
lining of the transformer.
d. Datel Express Feeder Outage
Outa,.ge was correGted within one hour. The two cables
across Rt.495 are install~ the third will be done this coming
Sunday.
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e. Union Contract
Mr. Beliveau handed out a copy of union contract to all
members.
Mr. D' Agostmo stated he was pleased that the union agreed
to accept a change in the TownlEmployee contribution.
Executive Session:
R. Mr. Beliveau stated that a quote to remove the telephone lines
from East/W est Street to Rt. 106 was received 9 months ago
at a cost of$87~OOO.OO. Recently he was notified that the
cost would mcrease to $l~OOO,OOO.OO. He suggested we me a
complaint with DTE to bring the cost back down to $87,000.00.
Motion: To support recommendation to present complaint not
to exceed $5000.00 in fees.
AmorusolDonovan All in favor Passes 5-0
b. A request to hang a sign at the common was received.
Mr. Beliveau will ask if there is a religious services involved in
the activities.
7. Selectmen's Meeting (see notes attached)
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Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn.
Amoruso/Donovan Passes
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AmorusolDonovan Passes
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Respectfully subrnitted~
Robin Baldini
Light Commissioners Meeting 7/10/00