ARLINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING of June 2, 2025
Commissioners in Attendance: Dan Harvey Cynthia Browning, Glenn Sherman, Jamie Paustian, and Matt Bykowski
Commissioners Absent: None
Also in Attendance: Janet Barry, via Zoom.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Harvey at 7:00PM
Re-Adoption of Water Department Ordinance: Ms. Browning reviewed the Water Ordinance to update with the current rates and information and remove outdated information. Mr. Bykowski made a motion to adopt the Town of Arlington Water Department Ordinance in its entirety, as presented on June 2, 2025. Ms. Browning seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The ordinance was signed and will be available on the website, with paper copies available by request.
Request for Water Bill Adjustment: Ms. Browning explained that Josh Brace, Water Department Chief Operating Officer, had received a letter from Mack Molding asking for a reduction in their pump house bill. They had a leaky valve that they tried to have repaired but parts took very long to come in. He recommends allowing a reduction. It was discussed that the Water Commissioners want to be considerate of the situation, because it was not caused by neglect, and Mack Molding is supportive of the community, but the Water Department did incur costs of chlorinating and pumping the water. The current quarterly bill is $8,832, and they normally have a bill in the $1,500 range. Mr. Bykowski suggested offering a 40% reduction of the overage amount of $7,300. Mr. Bykowski made a motion to approve a one time water bill reduction to Mack Molding Pump Room bill of 40% on the overage amount for a total reduction of $5,898.98. Ms. Browning seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Browning said Mr. Brace will begin testing the Lions Pool, and will track the cost to do so for one year to see how much of a yearly expense this testing is for the Water Department.
Mr. Brace just received the letter from VOSHA with the needed repairs that surfaced from the VOSHA representative’s inspection that was discussed at the previous meeting. They offered a very short time frame to make repairs and be in compliance and avoid fines, but Mr. Brace will contact VOSHA with a remediation plan and try to negotiate the date.
Adjournment: Mr. Bykowski made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Paustian seconded the motion. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:13PM.
Minutes taken by Janet Barry