Town of Manchester Board of Water Commissioners
Meeting Minutes for 6/26/23
Board Attendees: Ivan Beattie (Chair), Doug Kilburn, Tim Madden
Town Employees: Scott Murphy (Town Manager), Eric Severence (Water Superintendent)
Public Attendees: Chrissie Haskins via phone (Town Engineer) Brian Benson, Mike Nawrath.
Meeting called to order by Beattie @ 9:02 AM
Approval of Minutes
Madden motioned, seconded by Kilburn, to approve the 5/30/23 minutes. All in favor 3-0.
Well #2 Pump Update
Severence updated the Commission on the new pump project. The pump has been ordered and the town staff will be doing some pre-installation work in the next few weeks. Kilburn asked the staff to confirm that the pump has been ordered.
Special Water Committee Request
The Special Water Committee recommended moving ahead with the proposed contract with Craig Heindel to evaluate SPA Hydrogeology in Zone 2 and western zone 3 of the Town’s water source based on drilled well data and subservice data.
Benson commented on glacial till in the area as well as the last engineering study, and asked for the town to be more inclusive of the area east of Rt 7. Severence explained the rate of 2 year travel and definition. Nawrath described glacial till and its effect on the water aquifer. Beattie reviewed the Water Commissioners’ responsibility and Benson commented on the negative effect on the Town’s economy if the water source was contaminated.
Madden asked about a monitoring well and reminded the Commission about the previously discussed need for a monitoring well at the Rec Park.
Haskins was called on the phone and answered several questions from the Commissioners regarding Mr. Heindels contract.
Kilburn motioned to approve the contract for an amount not to exceed $10,371 while asking the Selectboard to contribute to the cost, seconded by Madden, all in favor 3-0.
Severance brought up the fact that Town staff is willing to help reduce the overall cost in anyway by assisting the consultant and gathering needed information.
Other Business
43 Williams Street application
Kilburn asked about the permit granted BBA to convert a 4 bedroom house at 43 Williams St to a 10 bedroom dormitory and wanted to know if we have received payment yet. Murphy said he will check and let him know.
Kilburn asked about the signing of the Rootville Rd culvert work to be done later this summer. Murphy said it hasn’t been signed yet but that Haskins will have it ready later this week.
Adjournment
Madden motioned to adjourn, Kilburn seconded. All in favor. 3-0
Meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.
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