HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-12-WSAB-minApproved Minutes of the Meeting 5/12/16
Lexington Water and Sewer Abatement Board
201 Bedford Street
Lexington, MA 02420
Attendance:
Board Members: Bill Ribich, member and Jim Osten, Acting Chairperson. Staff: Dave Pinson -
neault, DPW Director, Ralph Pecora, Water /Sewer Superintendent, and Robin Fullford, Utility
Billing.
4:30 pm CaII meeting to order
Jim Osten called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
Review for approval Minutes of the Meeting of March 17, 2016
Review for approval Amended Minutes of the Meeting of February 25, 2016
It was moved by Mr. Ribich, seconded by Mr. Osten and approved unanimously to the approve
Minutes of the Meetings of February 25, 2016 and March 17, 2016 as presented.
Review draft handout for residents who wish to appeal the board's recommendation
Begin discussions relating to updating the Policies and Procedures of WSAB
Board members agreed to table discussion of these item until we have full attendance.
Status Report of Abatement Requests
• 27 Recommendations to be heard tonight
• 52 Recommendations on hold for history or documentation
Abatement Recommendations for Consideration
The following leak -based abatement were presented:
96 Bow Street ($1,465.54)
8 Conestoga Road Interest only
5 Kitson Park Lane ($340.61)
265 Lowell Street ($3,593.02)
265 Lowell Street #2 ($7,636.65)
727 Marrett Road ($135,863.84)
718 Massachusetts Avenue ($629.30)
2045 Massachusetts Avenue Interest only
It was moved by Mr. Ribich, seconded by Mr. Osten and voted unanimously to approve all Bill-
ing /Meter Issues Abatements as presented.
Irrigation on Domestic Meter
9 Lillian Road ($1,041.14)
It was moved by Mr. Ribich, seconded by Mr. Osten and voted unanimously to approve all Bill-
ing /Meter Issues Abatements as amended.
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Approved Minutes of the Meeting 5/12/16
Lexington Water and Sewer Abatement Board
201 Bedford Street
Lexington, MA 02420
Billing/Meter Issues
35 Chase Avenue
14 Fairlawn Lane
53 Peacock Farm Road
($1,938.06)
($638.10)
($170.16)
It was moved by Mr. Ribich, seconded by Mr. Osten and voted unanimously to approve all Bill-
ing /Meter Issues Abatements as presented.
It was moved by Mr. Ribich to abbreviate minutes of the meeting going forward.
Ms. Fullford suggested that the board wait until Mr. Addelson was in attendance before
making a decision. The motion was not seconded.
Schedule future meeting time.
The next meeting of the Water /Sewer Abatement Board will be held at 4:30 pm on June
23, 2016 at 201 Bedford Street.
Adjourn
It was moved by Mr. Ribich, seconded by Mr. Osten and approved unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 6:04 pm.
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