Board of Public Works

Board of Public Works Minutes February 2, 2022 - 5:00 PM Remote meeting Board Members Present: Thomas Malsbury, David Fagnand, Steve Lytwyn Director of Public Works Present: Greg Nuttelman Board Clerk Present: __Michelle Oliveira____________________________ Public Present: __Mike Schrader Tighe & Bond__ ______ Virtual Open Meeting Language: Pursuant to Mayor LaChapelle’s May 19th, 2021 Mayoral Authorization in accordance with Massachusetts 940 CMR 29.10, this meeting of the Easthampton Board of Public Works will be conducted via remote participation. ______________________________________________________________ Roll Call Attendance Chair Thomas Malsbury: Present Member David Fagnand: Present Member Steve Lytwyn: Present Meeting called to order at _5:04___ p.m. by: Thomas Malsbury. Seconded by: David Fagnand Thomas Malsbury vote: yes David Fagnand vote: yes, Steve Lytwyn: vote: yes in favor __ all_ Motion carries 1. Public Speak: none 2. Mayor Speak: Not present. 3. Approval of the January 19, 2022, Meeting Minutes Motion to approve January 19, 2022 minutes was made by: Thomas Malsbury Seconded by: David Fagnand Thomas Malsbury vote: yes David Fagnand vote: yes Steve Lytwyn: vote: yes in favor __ all_ Motion carries. 4. Review of Tighe & Bond Proposal for Water Sewer and Stormwater Rate Evaluation update assistance. • Board members did get to look over Tighe & Bond’s “Scoop of Work” proposal to continue working with the city • Stormwater could be different from a Water/Sewer rate or part of the water/sewer rate • Realistic time line on when to set rates • Meeting could be workshops with open discussion • Management plan for each facility. Capital Plan • Greg will move forward with Tighe & Bond 5. Director’s Report • Snow last weekend • Another storm to come in this week. • RFB at Main & Glendale installed. Will be finished in the spring • Automation issues at the plant. Older system needs updating. Things have been running manually. It will be a costly improvement. • Repairs to COA elevator • Smoke detectors upgrade at the Fire station • Back to full staff • Union street to start in the spring Motion to adjourn the meeting at __5:33_ p.m. by: Thomas Malsbury. Seconded by: _ David Fagnand Thomas Malsbury vote: yes David Fagnand vote: yes Steve Lytwyn: vote: yes in favor __all _ Motion carries. Next meeting Date: _ February 16, 2022_________