Wallingford Fire District No. 1

 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
 March 26, 2008

Called to Order: Chris Rabtoy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.   Also present was Charlie Baker, Scott Sendra and Stephanie Biagini/Clerk-Treasurer.

Visitors: Jeffrey Allen, Warren Allen, Jim Bowen, Donnie Boyd, Jeffrey Duchesne, Charlie Gauthier, Wendy Sendra and John West  

Approval for Minutes: C. Rabtoy made the motion to approve the minutes as presented for March 12, 2008 .  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0)

Prudential Committee Pay Order: C. Rabtoy made the motion to approve the pay orders as presented.  C. Baker seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).  

New Business:  

Water/Sewer Chief Operator: Mr. West came before the meeting to discuss the legalities and distributed pertinent documentation to coincide with the following:  Filing lien’s on properties that do not adhere to the policies of the Fire District, theft of services regarding sump pumps and tampering with services such as water meters.  He said “that we may need to build a new treatment facility for people with sump pumps”.  There are ways to detect residents that are pumping into the sewer lines, by using video cameras.  The next step would be to impose fines and penalties on those who are violating the ordinances.  Mr. West encouraged the committee to look at their current Water/Sewer Ordinance and update them.  

Mr. Rabtoy suggested that the new committee members schedule a meeting with M. Breznick for a tour of the sewer plant.  

There was a brief discussion on obtaining a portable generator just in case there was a power outage at the South Main Street pump station, then it was suggested that a telephone could be put in to connect to an auto dialer.  

Mr. West had also mentioned maintenance on the pressure reducing valves and as the water meters are read the pressure gauge checking could be done.  

Juveniles have been hanging out at the sewer plant, as a deterrent a wire has been placed across the access road.  

Mr. West offered to conduct a class on confined space rescue for the pump stations and sewer plant for the volunteer fire fighters.  

Old Business:

WVFD Policy and Procedures: The contract between the Fire District and the Volunteer Fire Department was approved and signed by the pertinent parties involved.  

Caretaker Agreement: The committee reviewed the updated the contract with Mr. Bowen present.  At the next meeting the contract should be ready for final review and approval.

Used Fire Hydrants: When the weather breaks photos of the old used fire hydrants will be taken and be posted on a website for sale.

Public Comments:  None.

Other Business/Announcements: W. Sendra came before the board for clarification on the delinquent tax rates. It was decided by the voters at the Annual Meeting (February 18, 2008) any late payments would only be charged a 5% late fee unless they are not paid in full by December 31, 2008, at which point they will also be subject to an 8% penalty and the appropriate interest of 1 ˝ % the first month and 1% each month thereafter.  Any payments that were late prior to the February 28, 2008 Annual Meeting will only be subject to the 8% interest and 1 ˝% the first month and 1% each month thereafter.  

Executive Session: None

Next Meeting:  The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Prudential Committee will be on April 9, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m. – Town Hall.

Adjournment:  C. Rabtoy made the motion that the meeting be adjourned.  C. Baker seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  Motion carried (3/0).  The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted:

Stephanie P. Biagini - Clerk/Treasurer                                       Date Approved:  April 9, 2008

 

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