TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN — WATER & SEWER BOARD
Chairman Sinaiko called the meeting to order
at 4:19 p.m. noting the following attendees:
Members present:
Anne Lord, Jonathan Sinaiko, Sacha Richter
Members absent:
John Ciluzzi (unexcused), Terry Siegal
(unexcused)
Other attendees:
DPW Deputy Director Sandra Turner; DPW Staff
Dana Faris, Ryk Tyszka; Environmental Partners Group Staff Joy Ursillo; Town
Counsel Jeanne McKnight, Esq.; members of the public.
Public Statements
-None-
361 and 361A/361B/361C Commercial
St. sewer connections
Edward Veara, Esq. appeared on behalf of T. Gandolfo. Mr. Veara explained issues related to
connections for 359, 361, 361A, 361B and 361C Commercial Street and pointed out
that 361A-C has no legal access to Commercial Street. Mr. Guertin pointed out that the contract with M&E called for
“ganged” connections where possible, and he cited numerous cases where multiple
properties had been connected in such a way.
In an effort to resolve the issue, Mr. Guertin offered to split the cost
among the Town and all of the properties involved provided that the parties
agree to complete their connections according to the plot plan. Otherwise the properties will be required to
connect using the stubs left in the street by M&E.
Approval of minutes
Ms. Lord moved, seconded by Mr. Sinaiko, to approve the meeting minutes
of August 20, 2003, October 14, 2003, November 6, 2003, January 15, 2004 with
revisions, February 11, 2004, February 19, 2004, March 4, 2004, April 8, 2004,
and July 14, 2004 with revisions. The
motion carried 3-0.
Other business
Mr. Faris reported that the Board of Selectmen has requested a joint
meeting with the Water & Sewer Board to discuss sewer rates. It was agreed to meet September 13, 2004.
Mr. Sinaiko moved, seconded by Ms. Lord to approve a reduction in flow to
one bedroom for 501 Commercial Street #16, and 149A Commercial Street #C3. The motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Sinaiko moved, seconded by Mr. Richter, to review a list of all
properties not yet connected before levying any fines. The motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Faris reports town counsel has suggested working points for a
proposed Laundromat license/permit. Ms.
McKnight indicated the license/permit will be based on the RFP and the
applicant’s response to the RFP, for a term of 10 years with an annual review
by WSB regarding compliance with terms of the agreement. In addition there will be a joint review by
WSB and the Board of Selectmen after eight years to determine whether the
initial term should be extended. A
sewer connection charge of $33.68 multiplied by the assigned Title V flow and
amortized over twenty years will be assessed.
If the original permit is not extended, the allocated flow shall be
reduced and further connection charges for the increased flow deemed moot. Mr. Sinaiko moved, seconded by Mr. Richter,
to approve the guidelines for granting a sewer connection for P-town Suds, to
be prepared by town counsel. Motion
carried 3-0.
Adjournment
There being no other business to come before the board, Mr. Sinaiko
moved, seconded by Mr. Richter, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 3-0, and the meeting was
adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sacha Richter, Clerk