Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works Minutes March 17, 2021 - 5:00 PM Remote meeting Board Members Present: Thomas Malsbury, David Fagnand, Austin Sanders Director of Public Works Present: Greg Nuttelman Board Clerk Present: Michelle Oliveira Public Present: ________________________________________________ Virtual Open Meeting Language: Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. chapter. 30A, subsection 18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Easthampton Board of Public Works will be conducted via remote participation ______________________________________________________________ Roll Call Attendance Chair Thomas Malsbury: Present Member Austin Sanders: Present Member David Fagnand: Present Meeting was called to order at _5:00___ p.m. by: Thomas Malsbury. Seconded by: Austin Sanders Thomas Malsbury vote: yes Austin Sanders vote: yes David Fagnand vote: yes, in favor __ all _ Motion carries. 1. Public Speak: A resident had contacted Thomas, making sure the board knows about American Rescue Plan. 2. Mayor Speak: Not present for meeting. 3. Approval of the March 3, 2021 Meeting Minutes Motion to approve March 3, 2021 minutes was made by: Thomas Malsbury. Seconded by: Austin Sanders Thomas Malsbury vote: yes Austin Sanders vote: yes David Fagnand vote: yes, in favor _all_ _ Motion carries. 4. Continued Discussion of FY22 DPW Budget and Rate Review • Thomas presented Sewer and Water revenues • A major take way from this information was that there was abnormal water usage increase in May 2020-June 2020. June 2020 had the rate increase. • Board is considering hold the rate increase in June 2021. • Board would like to look at previous year’s usage in the fall and then revisit again in the spring to determine if and increase would be needed in the next fiscal year. • Greg would like to see where the school’s usage is at and compare to household usage for this year. • Revisit Storm Water fund and discuss all enterprise funds at one time. 5. Director’s Report • made repairs to water run off on South Street they will have revisit after black top plants reopen to make a more permanent fix. • Concrete was poured for the drains in the Safety Complex. • Paving for Main Street, from Glendale to South Street is coming together with VHB and engineers. • Cherry Street project will go before City Council. Jeff Baggs and Greg will attend that meeting. That will replace Sewer and Water lines Motion to adjourn the meeting at __ 5:18 _ p.m. by: Thomas Malsbury. Seconded by:_ Austin Sanders Thomas Malsbury vote: yes Austin Sanders vote: yes David Fagnand vote: yes, in favor __all _ Motion carries. Next meeting Date: _April 7, 2021_________