Attendees: Chris Laskowski, Drew Bulfer, Brian Stevens, Marilyn Marshall,

Fred Lavenberg, Charlie Windisch.

Meeting was held in the meeting room at the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library. Meeting was called to order at 7:08pm.

  1. June meeting minutes were unanimously approved.
  2. Water bill payment status: As of meeting time, six households had not paid their third quarter bills. A second notice will be sent out by the end of the month to those households that are delinquent. The email approach seemed to work reasonably well. There are a few accounts that requested a bill by mail (these requests were honored).
  3. The committee is still looking to streamline the bill pay process further.  We are exploring an automated payment method through the Community Bank (local bank on the corner of Raceway Rd and route 15. This essentially would be a type of automatic payment directly to the bank. Marilyn Marshall agreed to write a draft letter explaining the process and send to the committee for input and comment.
  4. The dehumidifier in the pump house is working very well. Previously, there was always a lot of moisture in that room, which combined with the chlorine led to significant corrosion of the greensand filter structure. The current lack of moisture should insure the new structure lasts a long time.
  5. We are awaiting final sign-off from the Professional Engineer for the new greensand filter. A water sample needs to be taken and tested.
  6. Payment from the State Drinking Water Fund is in the final stages. We have been approved; the money is there. We expect the money will be released in the next few weeks.
  7. A payment is due to Culligan for installation of the new greensand filter. Brian to contact Culligan to discuss a partial payment, with the knowledge that money from the state is forthcoming.
  8. The committee has a request for those that walk their dogs on the land by the pumphouse – please pick up after your pet!! There are plastic bags on the gate at the entrance. 
  9. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm

(Note: The pipe breakage which led to the disruption of the water supply happened after this meeting. This issue will be discussed at the August meeting.)