Water Commissioners Meeting Minutes 4.24.23

Arlington Water Board April 24 2023 Minutes

Members Attending: Dan Harvey, Jamie Paustian, Todd Wilkins, Glenn Sherman

Members absent: Cynthia Browning

Others present: Nick Zaiac, Burr Snow

1. CALL TO ORDER at 6:32 pm

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Todd Wilkins, seconded by Glenn Sherman, unanimously approved by members present

4. Briefing of the Chief Operator

The Chief Operator reported no breaks or major leaks this period. He reported the completion of the Dutch Lane project.

5. NEW BUSINESS

5.1 Lead Line RFP

The Town Administrator gave an overview of the updated timeline and state funding. Motion to approve the reissued RFP as presented by Todd Wilkins, seconded by Jamie Paustian. Approved unanimously by members present.

5.2 Water Streets project: The Town Administrator requested it not addressed due to newly-noted state compliance matters. Will be addressed at future meeting.

5.3 Wastewater study budget

The Town Administrator noted that these would be necessary to facilitate the reimbursable loan for the wastewater project. Motion to create a revenue line entitled “ARPA” with a total  budget of $103,465 and an expense line entitled “Wastewater study” with a total budget of $103,465 by Todd Wilkins, seconded by Jamie Paustian. Approved unanimously by members present.

5.4 Aged billables: Little discussion, staff related that a group of shut-off letters will be mailed in the coming weeks as administrative capacity is available.

6. ALL OTHER BUSINESS

7. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn Todd Wilkins, Seconded by Glenn Sherman, 4-0 meeting adjourned at 6:41 pm