COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS MEETING DATE: Thursday August 22, 2013 @ 5 PM 4300 FALMOUTH ROAD ( RTE. 28) COTUIT, MA A G E N D A 1. MINUTES 2. WARRANTS 3. WATER QUALITY 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Open Cape b. Security system c. West … Read more
Year: 2013
NOTICE
COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT DRINKING WATER VIOLATION JULY 2013 Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct this situation. From 7/1/13 to 7/31/13 we took twenty-nine (29) samples … Read more
NOTICE
COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT DRINKING WATER VIOLATION JULY 2013 Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct this situation. From 7/1/13 to 7/31/13 we took twenty-nine (29) samples … Read more
Fire Commission Meeting Minutes – 7-18-13
Cotuit Fire District – Board of Fire Commissioners
Notice of meetings of District Department and all District Boards
As required by Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2009 which amends MGL Chapter 30 A
July 18, 2013 Fire Commissioners Meeting Minutes
DRAFT
Fire Commissioner Mycock opened Fire Commissioners meeting at 1310
Fire Commissioner Mycock and Nailor present, Fire Commissioner Field unable to make meeting
Recording meeting: Amy Kates and Barbara Trainor-Tessier
Public Comments:
Amy Kates: Interested in executive session in regards to Fire Chief’s contract- question why was it being discussed if the contract is not up until July of 2014, pending law suits should be a consideration. Stating in Chief’s contract if removed from office the District will honor pay off until end of term of contract.
Benefit issues with union contract, Amy Kates also stating hiring issues do to medical reasons.
Fire Commissioner Mycock made a statement on the public comment that he would like to finish the Fire Chief’s contract before the start of the Union’s contract negotiations.
Budget:
Fire Chief states the new budget is completed for FY 14 and is ready to use.
Fy 13 Budget is still be completed and should be completed by August
Personnel:
One out on sick leave and other firefighter is our Line of Duty Injury
Two new Fulltime Firefighters/Paramedics have been hired and doing well with orientation.
Firefighter/Paramedic Kellen Daly and Firefighter /Paramedic Hal Marczely
Cotuit Fire now has three personnel on each shift, we “Thank” the Fire Commissioners for there support as well as the District.
HVAC units:
Needs to be replaced in the near future.
Apparatus:
Ambulance 262 -needs to be replace next year, will study this with a proposal
Engine 263- Rehab engine 263 on mechanics recommendation with article money
Engine 265- to be replaced in two years
Breaker 267- looking to place a winch on back of apparatus
Marine 266- in good working order, need to get a dock for this marine unit.
C261- working fine, need to replace two years
4th of July Parade:
A great success, 10 Apparatus from surrounding towns, open house after parade big success, held of incidents by fifty from last year.
Fire Commissioner Mycock made a motion to go into executive session to discuss the Fire Chief’s contract and will not return to public meeting. Motion seconded by Fire Commissioner Nailor , motion carries.
Fire Commission Meeting Minutes – 7-18-13
Cotuit Fire District – Board of Fire Commissioners
Notice of meetings of District Department and all District Boards
As required by Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2009 which amends MGL Chapter 30 A
July 18, 2013 Fire Commissioners Meeting Minutes
DRAFT
Fire Commissioner Mycock opened Fire Commissioners meeting at 1310
Fire Commissioner Mycock and Nailor present, Fire Commissioner Field unable to make meeting
Recording meeting: Amy Kates and Barbara Trainor-Tessier
Public Comments:
Amy Kates: Interested in executive session in regards to Fire Chief’s contract- question why was it being discussed if the contract is not up until July of 2014, pending law suits should be a consideration. Stating in Chief’s contract if removed from office the District will honor pay off until end of term of contract.
Benefit issues with union contract, Amy Kates also stating hiring issues do to medical reasons.
Fire Commissioner Mycock made a statement on the public comment that he would like to finish the Fire Chief’s contract before the start of the Union’s contract negotiations.
Budget:
Fire Chief states the new budget is completed for FY 14 and is ready to use.
Fy 13 Budget is still be completed and should be completed by August
Personnel:
One out on sick leave and other firefighter is our Line of Duty Injury
Two new Fulltime Firefighters/Paramedics have been hired and doing well with orientation.
Firefighter/Paramedic Kellen Daly and Firefighter /Paramedic Hal Marczely
Cotuit Fire now has three personnel on each shift, we “Thank” the Fire Commissioners for there support as well as the District.
HVAC units:
Needs to be replaced in the near future.
Apparatus:
Ambulance 262 -needs to be replace next year, will study this with a proposal
Engine 263- Rehab engine 263 on mechanics recommendation with article money
Engine 265- to be replaced in two years
Breaker 267- looking to place a winch on back of apparatus
Marine 266- in good working order, need to get a dock for this marine unit.
C261- working fine, need to replace two years
4th of July Parade:
A great success, 10 Apparatus from surrounding towns, open house after parade big success, held of incidents by fifty from last year.
Fire Commissioner Mycock made a motion to go into executive session to discuss the Fire Chief’s contract and will not return to public meeting. Motion seconded by Fire Commissioner Nailor , motion carries.
Fire Commission Meeting Minutes – 7-18-13
Cotuit Fire District – Board of Fire Commissioners
Notice of meetings of District Department and all District Boards
As required by Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2009 which amends MGL Chapter 30 A
July 18, 2013 Fire Commissioners Meeting Minutes
DRAFT
Fire Commissioner Mycock opened Fire Commissioners meeting at 1310
Fire Commissioner Mycock and Nailor present, Fire Commissioner Field unable to make meeting
Recording meeting: Amy Kates and Barbara Trainor-Tessier
Public Comments:
Amy Kates: Interested in executive session in regards to Fire Chief’s contract- question why was it being discussed if the contract is not up until July of 2014, pending law suits should be a consideration. Stating in Chief’s contract if removed from office the District will honor pay off until end of term of contract.
Benefit issues with union contract, Amy Kates also stating hiring issues do to medical reasons.
Fire Commissioner Mycock made a statement on the public comment that he would like to finish the Fire Chief’s contract before the start of the Union’s contract negotiations.
Budget:
Fire Chief states the new budget is completed for FY 14 and is ready to use.
Fy 13 Budget is still be completed and should be completed by August
Personnel:
One out on sick leave and other firefighter is our Line of Duty Injury
Two new Fulltime Firefighters/Paramedics have been hired and doing well with orientation.
Firefighter/Paramedic Kellen Daly and Firefighter /Paramedic Hal Marczely
Cotuit Fire now has three personnel on each shift, we “Thank” the Fire Commissioners for there support as well as the District.
HVAC units:
Needs to be replaced in the near future.
Apparatus:
Ambulance 262 -needs to be replace next year, will study this with a proposal
Engine 263- Rehab engine 263 on mechanics recommendation with article money
Engine 265- to be replaced in two years
Breaker 267- looking to place a winch on back of apparatus
Marine 266- in good working order, need to get a dock for this marine unit.
C261- working fine, need to replace two years
4th of July Parade:
A great success, 10 Apparatus from surrounding towns, open house after parade big success, held of incidents by fifty from last year.
Fire Commissioner Mycock made a motion to go into executive session to discuss the Fire Chief’s contract and will not return to public meeting. Motion seconded by Fire Commissioner Nailor , motion carries.
Prudential Committee Meeting 7/22/13
COTUIT FIRE DISTRICT
Prudential Committ
Regular Meeting
July 22, 2013, 5:00 PM
Freedom Hall
AGENDA
Call to order
Treasurer’s Report
Auditor’s contract
Freedom Hall
HVAC scope of work
Alarm system
Any other matters that
may arise
Approval of minutes
Please Note: The list of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the committee chairman, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may in fact be discussed; other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. It is possible that if it so votes, the Committee may go into executive session. The Committee may also act on items in an order other than they appear on this agenda. Persons interested are advised that, in the event any matter taken up at the meeting remains unfinished at the close of the meeting, the matter may be put off to a continued session of this meeting, and with proper notice.
Cotuit Fire District
Prudential Committee
Prudential Committee meetings are conducted in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law (M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18-25).
For meetings of the Prudential Committee, there shall be a reasonable period of time for public comment prior to the Committee commencing its discussions and deliberations. The public does not participate in Committee discussions/deliberations.
No person shall address a meeting of a public body without permission of the chair,and all persons shall, at the request of the chair, be silent. No person shall disrupt the proceedings of a meeting of a public body. If, after clear warning form the chair, a person continues to disrupt the proceedings, the chair may order the person to withdraw from the meeting and if the person does not withdraw, the chair may authorize a constable or other officer to remove the person from the meeting.”
M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20(f).
NOTICE
COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT DRINKING WATER VIOLATION JUNE 2013 Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct this situation. From 6/1/13 to 6/30/13 we took twenty-eight (28) samples to test … Read more
NOTICE
COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT DRINKING WATER VIOLATION JUNE 2013 Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct this situation. From 6/1/13 to 6/30/13 we took twenty-eight (28) samples to test … Read more
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
ATTENTION COTUIT RESIDENTS THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS HAS DECLARED A STATE OF WATER SUPPLY CONSERVATION Please avoid all outside use between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 … Read more