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Minutes 0 I JUL 1 0 PM ,: It 3
October 2,2000
Present: Chairman, Brad Wills, Dave McCarter, Dan Donovan, LJ'U~rl~~OTTS.
Amos Robinson. HAS S AtHUS1'.
Town Manager, John D' Agostino,
Jack Beliveau, Director, Light Department
Kimberly Stoyle, Accounting Officer, Light Department.
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. followed by the pledge of allegiance.
Motion: To approve the minutes of the meeting of September 12, 2000.
McCarter/Donovan Passes 3-0 (2 abstain Amos/Amoruso)
Chairman Brad Wills welcomed Deb Button as new secretary to the Board of
Light Commissioners.
2. Questions and Comments - none
3. Department Director's Report
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A. Financial Report
Financial Report for August was handed out to all members (see report). The
figures are even with last period. Purchased power was up bringing down to net
income. A profit was earned before payment in lieu of taxes. The PPCA rate for
the month of September has been increased.
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It was mentioned that three of the linemen had gold medal winning efforts at the
Lineman's Rodeo. The team (Gary D' Ambra, Ralph Bellavance and Jay
Thompson) placed first in the 200 AMP elbow contest
B. West Street Project
West Street will have to be closed for a few weeks so the work can be completed
by December 1 sl which is a town restriction. They are concerned about
completing the work on time. Gary D'ambra has met with all involved. They are
trying to keep the road open and are discussing the idea of keeping half the road
open. A detour route would be established from West Street to Tremont Street
through the industrial park. Concerns were raised regarding buses. Concern was
also raised relative to ledge. Town Manager will coordinate this project with all of
the various departments along with Moretti and Lynch.
C. PPCA
The PPCA bill was lower than budget. Should be able to hold PPCA where it
is. Things appear to be stabilized and should be on an even keel in respect to
our ratings.
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Light Commissioners
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October 2, 2000
5. Old Business
Lou Amoruso mentioned that the street lights are out on Francis Ave. near
National Lumber. Jack Beliveau advised that when they do their annual survey
tomorrow they will check it out.
Dave McCarter brought up the lights at the East Street field being left on. Jack
Beliveau advised it is cheaper to keep them on then install the switch that would
be necessary to turn them off and on. Discussion will be held with the school
department on this switch.
Brad Wills requested that the school lights be on for the November election.
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New Business
Dan Donovan brought up the banner policy. Town Manager D' Agostino said he
had spoken with Father George at St. Mary's and the lack of a banner did not
impede their event.
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B. MetriCom
Rich Procitio, representing Metricom, a California based company, met with the
commissioners to discuss use of the town poles for installation of a wireless
network. This would serve, at a cost, laptop computers for Internet access by way
of sending a constant signal. The installation would take two days and the town
would receive a percentage of the revenues.
Concerns were raised in setting a precedent at this time by granting this request
before a policy has been established. It would take approximately two to three
months to write a policy. John D' Agostino and Jack Beliveau will meet with
Attorney August to discuss this matter. This policy, when finalized, would
require a town meeting vote of approval.
Cable TV
Brother Alexis is looking for a feeling from townspeople on Mansfield having
their own cable TV company. This will be discussed at the next meeting.
Next meeting November 6, 2000.
7. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn McCarter/Amos. Motion passed 5-0.
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Respectfully submitted.
Deborah Button
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