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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-18 Water and Sewer Advisory Committee MinutesWATER & SEWER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES June 18,1997 A meeting of the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee was held at 7:45 P.M. on Wednesday, June 18, 1997 in the Berger Room, Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell St., Reading, Ma. In attendance were Chairman Gail Wood, Secretary Stewart Chipman and DPW Business Administrator David Lee. Meeting Minutes It was moved by Stewart Chipman, seconded by Gail Wood and approved by a 2-0 vote to approve the minutes of May 21, 1997. Water Supply Update The Peter Tassi June 16, 1997, memo (copy attached) on water supply quality, quantity and exploration status was reviewed. The timing and status of the RFP for bedrock well exploration was discussed. FY1998 Final Water & Sewer Rates The status of FYI 998 water and sewer rates were discussed, including the expected receipt of final MWRA sewer charges. Stewart Chipman moved the following, which was seconded by Gail Wood and approved by a 2-0 vote: The recommendation for final FY 1998 Water and Sewer Rates is that they are to be as communicated during Town meeting adjusted only to reflect final MWRA sewer charges (not for reserve transfer or capital project restorations at this time). Stabilization Funds A discussion of proper levels for rate stabilization funds followed, including using Town's free cash, enterprise fund reserves and other funding approaches. The committee decided to invite Richard Foley to its July meeting to discuss legality, dollar ceiling, workability, mechanics, budget approaches, etc., for a fund specifically to stabilize rates in the face of capital projects, emergencies, etc. David Lee was assigned to issue the invitation to Richard Foley to attend the July 16, 1997 meeting. Miscellaneous: A brief continuation of the discussion on the Ipswich River interest groups re-emphasized that Reading concerns and points of view should be continually represented with these river preservation and usage groups now active. It was moved by Stewart Chipman, seconded by Gail Wood and approved 2-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 P.M.