HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-01-WSAB-min Approved Minutes of the 11/01/18 Meeting
Lexington Water and Sewer Abatement Board
201 Bedford Street
Lexington, MA 02420
Attendance:
Board Members: Loren Wood, Chairperson, William Ribich, and Jim Osten, members.
Staff. Ralph Pecora, Superintendent, Beth LeBlanc, Utility Billing.
Customers/Residents of the following addresses:
24 Carriage Road—Mr. Canes
6 Gerard Terrace—Ms. Manickas
12 Utica Street—Mr. Adhanom
8:00 am Call meeting to order
Mr. Wood called the meeting to order at 8:00 am.
Status Report of Abatement Requests
• 4 Prior cases for review
• 3 Recommendations to be reviewed
• 0 Recommendations pending
WSAB members reviewed appeal cases in order of appearance:
24 Carriage Drive—Customer indicated that a service person removed flow restrictors in an effort to
identify a pressure issue. A faulty mixing valve at the hot water tank was subsequently found to be the
problem, however excessive usage was noted due to the removal of flow restrictors. Mr. Osten
motioned that water/sewer usage over the average usage be calculated at the wholesale rate. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Ribich and voted unanimously to approve.
6 Gerard Terrace - The homeowner requested relief due to a broken pipe which caused a spike in usage
for two consecutive bills. Mr. Osten motioned that water/sewer usage over the average usage be
calculated at the wholesale rate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ribich and voted unanimously to
approve.
12 Utica Street. The homeowner stated that there was a leak in the tenant side of his residence.
Mr. Osten motioned that water/sewer usage over the average usage be calculated at the wholesale rate.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Ribich and voted unanimously to approve.
The following appeal cases were again reviewed by WSAB members:
Original hearing date - July 26, 2018
39 Wood Street—Customer provided interim readings and receipt of repair of leak(s) which showed that
high usage was a one-time event. Mr. Osten motioned that water/sewer usage over the average usage be
calculated at the wholesale rate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ribich and voted unanimously to
approve.
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Approved Minutes of the 11/01/18 Meeting
Lexington Water and Sewer Abatement Board
201 Bedford Street
Lexington, MA 02420
Leaks
3 Dover Lane
It was moved by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Osten and voted unanimously to accept staff calculation
for abatement.
Billing/Meter Issues
32 Massachusetts Avenue
It was moved by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Osten and voted unanimously to bill all usage at Tier one
rates only.
5 Tucker Avenue
It was moved by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Osten and voted unanimously to waive interest charges on
bills 4901368 and 4901367.
Review for approval Minutes of the Meetings from September 13, 2018
It was moved by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Osten and voted unanimously to approve the minutes of
the September 13, 2018 meeting as presented.
Adjourn
It was moved by Mr. Osten, seconded by Mr. Wood and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting
at 9:05 am.
Next Meeting Date
2019 -TBD
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