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Wastewater Study Committee approves minutes, tasks staff to seek consultant quotes and draft grant materials
Summary
The committee approved minutes from March 13 and March 20, agreed to pursue consultant cost estimates (Lombardo, Weston & Sampson) and to use existing planning materials on OneDrive to populate grant applications; scheduling was set for the next meeting on April 10 at 6:30 p.m.
At its March 31 meeting, the Town of Southborough Wastewater Study Committee approved minutes from prior meetings and identified immediate administrative follow‑ups: obtaining consultant price estimates, confirming procurement thresholds, and organizing grant application paperwork on a shared OneDrive.
Approval of minutes: Speaker 2 moved to approve the minutes from March 13; the motion was seconded and carried. Speaker 2 then moved to approve minutes from March 20; Speaker 3 seconded and the committee voted in favor. The transcript does not include a roll‑call tally or recorded individual votes for these motions.
Procurement and consultant work: The committee directed members to contact Lombardo for an estimate on technical work and also to solicit proposals or quotes from Weston & Sampson and other firms familiar with the town. Committee members noted the town’s procurement threshold has increased in recent years and that professional services may be exempt from competitive bidding; members agreed to confirm thresholds with the town procurement officer (Mark).
Budget and next steps: Members noted available town funds that could be used for near‑term consulting: the economic development committee (EDC) balance (~$8,500), a consulting budget (~$25,000), and an older planning board balance (~$17,000) that might be repurposed for technical work. Committee staff agreed to place planning and background documents on OneDrive for drafting the One Stop application and assign sections to members.
Schedule: The committee proposed meeting next on April 10 at 6:30 p.m., with the option to attend remotely.
Votes at a glance: - Approve minutes, March 13 — outcome: approved (mover: Speaker 2; second: Speaker 3; vote tally: not specified in transcript). - Approve minutes, March 20 — outcome: approved (mover: Speaker 2; second: Speaker 3; vote tally: not specified in transcript).
Ending: The committee adjourned by unanimous voice vote after the motion to adjourn was seconded.
