Minutes — July 15 2025

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Meeting was called to order at 7:08pm

  1. Minutes from the June 2025 meeting were approved.
  2. Bill payment status: An update was not available at the time of the meeting. Bills ($250) for the third quarter were due July 1
  3. The “Water Bills Due” sign was stolen over the weekend (was sitting on the lawn of 5 Meadow Dr). If you happen to see it on the side of the road please call Charlie at 802 881-3561
  4. Financials – We continue to track the FY 2025 proposed budget (actual vs anticipated). Overall we are doing well.
  5. Pump house – About a week ago the drain to the septic tank failed in the pump house failed, resulting in minor flooding. SOS found the septic tank level was full and a pump to lower the level was not working. The issue has been resolved but the committee does not have a full explanation as to root cause. More information forthcoming, (Note – No impact to the quality of our drinking water).
  6. VT Alerts – An email was sent to all residents asking for contact information (cell numbers, etc) in preparation for the Vermont Alerts roll-out. The purpose is to provide more timely information (e.g. boil water notice) to consumers of the water system. A test notice will be conducted in the near future.
  7. Gas meter replacement – Vermont Gas replaced the aging meter at the reservoir with a new meter. The emergency generator was fired up and all systems are working at expected.
  8. Valve replacement – An estimate was obtained from a local excavator to relace 8 valves. The estimate was much higher than expected. The committee will contact other excavators to get additional quotes.
  9. Jeff Earl agreed to collect some of the miscellaneous junk around the pump house and make a run to the Chittenden Solid waste drop off facility.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:01pm.