HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-17 Water and Sewer Advisory Committee MinutesWATER & SEWER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 17, 2001 RECEIVED
TOWN CLERK
A meeting of the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee was held at 7:45 P.M. on U&IhGy,M"&y
17, 2001, in the Berger Room, Reading Town Hall, lb Lowell Street, Reading, MA.
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In attendance were Chairman Gail Wood, Secretary William Freeman, Committee member Gerald
MacDonald, and DPW Director Ted McIntire.
Meeting Minutes
it was moved by Bill Freeman, seconded by Gail Wood and approved by a vote of 3-0 to accept the
minutes of November 15, 2000 as written.
It was moved by Bill Freeman, seconded by Gail Wood and approved by a vote of 3-0 to accept the
minutes of December 20, 2000 as corrected.
MWRA Water Connection
Ted reported that CDM is preparing the permit application to be submitted to the MWRA. Following
the submittal of the application there will be a presentation by the Town of Reading to the MWRA
Advisory Board. Regarding the question as to funding for the preparation of the application, Ted
reported that he recommended the use of existing funds and a transfer from the water surplus account at
the Annual Town Meeting in April 2001.
Water/Sewer Rate Study
Russell Consulting continues to work on the preparation of the rate study. There have been numerous
meetings with the Finance Department, Technology Division, and Department of Public Works to
provide information to Russell Consulting. At this time it is expected that a draft report will be
available for the February meeting of the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee.
Bedrock Wells
The Town received five proposals. Peter Tassi, Joe Delaney, David Lee and Dan Howland are
reviewing the proposals and will evaluate for follow up interviews with the consulting firms. Bill
Freeman identified the fact that the consultant needs to be aware of the overall water supply situation in
Reading and in particular the MWRA water connection.
Water System Hydraulic Study
Ted reported that Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. are scheduled to make a presentation to the Board
of Selectmen on February 6, 2001.
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Water Treatment Plant Design
Ted indicated that there is a need to evaluate the existing water treatment plant and its chemical
processes, equipment, and the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments to determine the scope of design
for the water treatment improvements. Peter Tassi is leading this effort.
Water and Sewer Advisorv Committee Meeting Schedule
February 21 t -
water and sewer rate study
March 21 -
preliminary water and sewer rate discussions
April 18th -
undetermined
May 16th -
sewer system overflows
June 2& -
David Lee
Water Conservation Program
Ted provide a handout outlining potential pieces of the water conservation program including rebate
programs, water flow reduction devices, school programs, information distribution, onsite services
including water audits, and awards program. Ted had researched web sites for communities in the
western part of the country, the MW]EZA web site, and American and New England Water Works web
sites to identify a number of options used or recommend for use in a comprehensive water conservation
program.
Comprehensive Permit -1375 Main Street
The committee reviewed a memo prepared by Town Engineer Joe Delaney regarding this
comprehensive permit. The Committee recommends that the maximum of 20% impervious area be
maintained as this property is within the aquifer protection overlay district. Ted will draft a letter to the
Zoning Board of Appeals for the chairman's signature, outlining the concerns of the Committee.
It was moved by Gerald MacDonald, seconded by Bill Freeman and approved by a vote of 3-0 to
adjourn the meeting at 9:03PM.
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