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Wallingford Fire District No. 1 MINUTES OF THE PRUDENTIAL
COMMITTEE MEETING Called to Order:
Chris Rabtoy called the meeting to order at Approval for
Minutes: C. Rabtoy made the motion to approve the minutes as presented for 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 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 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 Respectfully Submitted: Stephanie P. Biagini - Clerk/Treasurer
Date Approved: April 9,
2008 |
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