HomeMy WebLinkAboutLight Comm 06/07/1983MUNICIPAL LIGHT COMMISSION
AGENDA
JUNE 7, 1983
1. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order
a) Minutes of May 10, 1983 & May 27, 1983
b) 'Bid Awards Street Lighting Material
2. 7:45 P.M. Old Business
a) Light Plant Manager
b) Light Commission
3. 8:15 P.M. New Business
a) Light Plant Manager
b) Light Commission
4. 9:00 P.M. Adjournment
LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF MEETING
JUNE 7, 1983
PRESENT: Commissioners John Dunn, John McNair, Richard D'Onofrio, Light
Department Manager John Larch. Commissioner Sandra Levine
arrived at 7:44 P.M.
7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order.
* Minutes of May 10, 1983 approved. McNair/D'Onofrio VOTED: 3-0.
* Minutes of May 27, 1983 approved with amendment to indicate that
Richard D'Onofrio requested that they pass on the suggestions of the public
to Chodat Ruback<& Associates for consideration. D'Onofrio/McNair VOTED: 3-0.
* Executive Session Minutes of May 10, 1983 approved with amendment Lo
indicate a comparison on one working grade and one classification of
salaries. McNair/D'Onofrio VOTED: 3-0.
Street lighting materials - low bid was from Westinghouse for 4 items.
* MOTION: To amend bid to provide delivery within 30 days of the order
to Westinghouse. D'Onofrio/McNair VOTED: 3-0.
* MOTION: To award bid as amended. D'Onofrio/McNair VOTED: 3-0.
Old Business centered on priority list for street lights in town. There
was some discussion on where they should start putting lights on. It
was generally decided to begin in the outskirts of town first before
doing the center of town.
New Business - DPU letter has approved Mansfield's 1982 report. Ms. Jellinek's
letter requested an audit by the DPU. Board agreed if it is done at no
cost to the town. Copy of letter to customers was reviewed. Purchase power
cost adjustment going on as of June 1, 1983. After a short discussion it
* was agreed to go with June & July figures. McNair/D'Onofrio VOTED: 4-0.
New Business - Commissioners Commissioner Levine noted that Board should
set up rules and regulations for them to operate by. Some discussion on
Seabrook I & II, Pt. Lepreau and Canal 1 & 2. Commissioner McNair asked
about arrangements to have front windows replaced. DPW asked Electric
Department to pay $1200 for the windows and Electric Dept. would not pay
two months' rent. Manager noted that Linda Cunningham has resigned.
* MOTION: To send letter of appreciation to Linda Cunningham. McNair/
D'Onofrio VOTED: 4-0. John Dunn will sign.
Next item discussed was the Electric Department Budget which shows a 4.8%
increase over last year. Board asked that we show all sources of revenue
and budget summary to be corrected. Regarding salaries for non-union
employees Board suggested they look at job descriptions and salary guide-
lines for merit increases. Regarding allocation of accounts, Manager to
check Town Treasurer & Accountant salary for FY 84. Research outside
service account for 1982. Short discussion on computer and printer.
It was decided to have new advisory board look at new computer system.
* There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. McNair/D'Onofrio
VOTED: 4-0.