JOINT BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS MEETING: The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commissioners held a meeting in open session on March 4, 2009 at 6:19 p.m. at the Abington Town Hall, 500 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, Mr. Campanile motioned to accept the minutes from the February 10, 2009 meeting. Mr. Warner seconded the motion and it was unanimously accepted. Mr. Callahan presented the Superintendent's Report. (Copy to follow) Mr. Callahan updated the Board on the completion of the metering pumps at the Hingham Street Plant. Mr. Callahan stated he would highly recommend Waterline Industries, the contractor who did the Chemical Feed System upgrades. Mr. Callahan presented the final closeout contract for the project to the Co-Chairman for signatures. Mr. Callahan informed the Board we have a tentative closing date of March 28, 2009 for the property on Chestnut Street, Abington. Mr. Callahan updated the Board on the stimulus projects. Mr. Campanile motioned to accept the Superintendent's Report. Mr. Corvi seconded the motion and it was unanimously accepted. The Board recognized Shirin Everett from Kopelman & Paige, P.C. Attorney Everett addressed the Board regarding the purchase of the building at 366 Centre Ave, Rockland. Also in attendance was owner Dan Sullivan and Frank Colpoys, Mr. Sullivan's attorney. Mr. Callahan informed the Board they had the option to meet with Attorney Everett in executive session prior to discussion with Mr. Sullivan if they so chose to do so. Mr. Warner motioned at 6:32 p.m. to go into executive for the purpose of discussion regarding the purchase of property and to reconvene in open session. Mr. Corvi seconded the motion and it was voted as follows: Mr. Warner yes, Mr. Muncey yes, Mr. Campanile yes, Mr. Low yes and Mr. Corvi yes. The Board reconvened in open session at 7:02 p.m. Mr. Sullivan and Attorney Colpoys addressed the Board regarding the property located at 366 Centre Ave, Rockland. Mr. Muncey stated the Board has discussed the situation with the title and the Board would like to extend the purchase and sales agreement for forty five days from March 6, 2009. Attorney Colpoys questioned why the Board wants to extend the closing, citing that Mr. Sullivan had obtained complete title insurance coverage and therefore there is no risk. Mr. Sullivan stated the insurance will cover any and all expenses incurred. Attorney Everett stated the
Board is aware that National Grid is moving forward with the removal of the easement but has stated the removal of the easement would be subject to administrative costs and fair market value. Attorney Colpoys stated with the surrounding property electrical easements were abandoned for one dollar ($1.00) and that would be the fair market value. Mr. Campanile stated there is small minimal risk but it is the taxpayer's money. Attorney Colpoys asked why this came up so late in the purchase process. Attorney Everett stated unfortunately it was overlooked. Attorney Colpoys asked if the town could talk to National Grid. Mr. Callahan stated he will talk to Alan Chiooca, Town Administrator and Attorney Everett stated she will talk to the attorney's she knows at National Grid. Mr. Sullivan and Attorney Colpoys left the meeting. Attorney Everett stated she will send a letter asking for the forty five day extension. Attorney Everett stated they have the option to agree to extend the purchase and sales agreement. Mr. Campanile motioned to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Low seconded the motion and it was unanimously accepted. Ray Capanile, S etary Date: il/ Joint Board of Water Commissioners, March 4, 2009, #2/2
March 2, 2009 ABINGTON-ROCKLAND S REPORT Hingham Street Plant down for Two hours on the 19 th to install Raw Water Taps for the chemical insertion valves. Superintendent's schedules attached. PUMPING STATUS: February YTD 162,403,160 78,254,941 2008 171,219,095 82,646,188 2009 Respectfully submitted,, -11
JOINT BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS MEETING: The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commissioners held a meeting in executive session on March 4, 2009 at 6:32 p.m. at the Abington Town Hall, 500 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, Also in attendance was Shirin Everett, Attorney from Kopelman & Paige, P.C. Attorney Everett addressed the Board regarding the purchase of the property located at 366 Centre Ave, Rockland. Attorney Everett and the Board discussed the National Grid easement on the property. Attorney Everett stated in a conversation with National Grid, they indicated they would agree to abandon the easement in exchange for administrative costs and fair market value. Mr. Warner stated he is not comfortable buying the property until the current owner has a clear title. The Board discussed asking to extend the closing for forty five days or five days from obtaining clear title. Attorney Everett and the Board discussed the minimal risk to purchase the building prior to clearing the easement but when using public funds they need to be very cautious. Mr. Warner motioned to postpone the closing no more than forty five days from March 6, 2009 or five days after the seller obtains a clear title. Mr. Campanile seconded the motion and it was voted as follows; Mr. Campanile yes, Mr. Muncey yes, Mr. Warner yes, Mr. Low yes and Mr. Corvi yes. Mr. Campanile motioned to adjourn at 7:01 p.m. to adjourn executive session and return to open session. Mr. Warner seconded the motion and it was voted as follows; Mr. Campanile yes, Mr. Muncey yes, Mr. Warner yes, Mr. Low yes and Mr. Corvi yes. ("1-- Ray ampanile, Secretary Date: 1///1/4
JOINT WATER. WORKS JOINT BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS MEETING: The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commissioners held a meeting in executive session on March 4, 2009 at 6:32 p.m. at the Abington Town Hall, 500 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, Also in attendance was Shirin Everett, Attorney from Kopelman & Paige, P.C. Attorney Everett addressed the Board regarding the purchase of the property located at 366 Centre Ave, Rockland. Attorney Everett and the Board discussed the National Grid easement on the property. Attorney Everett stated in a conversation with National Grid, they indicated they would agree to abandon the easement in exchange for administrative costs and fair market value. Mr. Warner stated he is not comfortable buying the property until the current owner has a clear title. The Board discussed asking to extend the closing for forty five days or five days from obtaining clear title. Attorney Everett and the Board discussed the minimal risk to purchase the building prior to clearing the easement but when using public funds they need to be very cautious. Mr. Warner motioned to postpone the closing no more than forty five days from March 6, 2009 or five days after the seller obtains a clear title. Mr. Campanile seconded the motion and it was voted as follows; Mr. Campanile yes, Mr. Muncey yes, Mr. Warner yes, Mr. Low yes and Mr. Corvi yes. Mr. Campanile motioned to adjourn at 7:01 p.m. to adjourn executive session and return to open session. Mr. Warner seconded the motion and it was voted as follows; Mr. Campanile yes, Mr. Muncey yes, Mr. Warner yes, Mr. Low yes and Mr. Corvi yes. it- Ray( ampanile, Secretary Date: "7//g.i/D