October, 2012
CORINNA WATER DISTRICT
MEETING MINUTES – MONTH OF OCTOBER
OCTOBER 29, 2012
The Corinna Water District met at the Stewart Library Building and the meeting was called to order at 3:00pm. Present were Chairman Jim Louder, Bill Condon, and Secretary-Treasurer Sandee Kerr.
Treasurer reported the checking account balance at Sebasticook Valley Credit Union is $13,222.21 as of October 29, 2012. The balance will be $7418.31 when checks listed on the October Warrant are approved.
Jim Louder made a motion to accept the September minutes. Bill Condon seconded. Unanimous approval.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY:
None
OPERATOR’S REPORT:
Operator reported that everything is working OK.
BUSINESS:
MPUC Notice of Inquiry process and its relevance to CWD was
discussed. PUC hearings are being held to see if anything can be
done to help small Districts like CWD. Finding from the hearings will
be going to the legislature this month.
Update regarding stakeholders meeting to discuss CWD’s financial
future. A meeting is to be scheduled to discuss CWD financial future
(Maine Rural Water, Drinking Water Program, Department of
Environmental Protection, Corinna Town Manager and Corinna
Selectmen)
CWD requested at the last Selectman’s Meeting consideration of
additional uninterrupted hours for CWD Administrative Services was
discussed. There was no decision at the meeting.
The Infrastructure Mapping is complete – The maps will be sent to the
PUC.
Tank repair estimates. Tank repair estimates have been received and
quotes for repairs of tank were reviewed.
No action taken at this time.
Wellhead Protection Enforcement Concerns Discussed various options
re manure being spread near well heads. No action taken at this
time.
Other
Received request from MapleRidgeTrailer Park re water service in the
park. Looking into feasibility and will contact requestor. Voted to
adopt Newport Water District’s Construction Technical Spec (Dated
2/5/08) as CWD Specifications and their material specification
(Dated 4/7/09) as CWD Specs. For future construction purposes.
REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS:
5 accounts paid in full to date
19 accounts – owe for 3rd Quarter
1 account owes for 2nd & 3rd Quarters
1 account – makes partial payments, has credit balance
1 account not occupied/no further billing ( Insurance Building )
1 Vendor Invoice for a 5/8” meter used at a new service has
been paid
WARRANT FOR UNPAID BILLS:
The October Warrant was reviewed and approved.
The next meeting will be held on Monday November 26, 2012 at 3:00pm.
Meeting adjourned at 3:39 pm