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Charlton commission approves waiver and annual report, updates superintendent job description and sets RFP schedule for operations
Summary
The commission approved a warranty waiver for 50 Burlingame Road, accepted the annual report, amended the superintendent job posting language, outlined a meter‑maintenance process, and set an RFP calendar (release March 16; award vote August 5).
At its March 4 meeting the Charlton Water and Sewer Commission handled several administrative items and set a procurement timeline for the operations contract.
Waiver and annual report: The board approved a homeowner warranty waiver for a grinder pump at 50 Burlingame Road, removing town warranty obligations for equipment purchased independently by the homeowner. The commission also voted to accept its annual report for submission to the town.
Superintendent job description: Commissioners discussed changing the advertised title from "superintendent" to "foreman" (a lower pay scale) and debated qualifications. Staff recommended listing a Massachusetts wastewater Grade 5C and a drinking‑water Grade 2D license as desirable qualifications; commissioners agreed to mark those credentials as "desirable" rather than required and approved the job description as amended.
Meter maintenance: Staff described a five‑step faulty‑meter process (discovery/log, on‑site visit, written notice, flat‑rate transition if a customer does not respond, billing adjustment) and a door‑knocker notice to inform customers; the commission will vote on the faulty‑meter steps next month.
RFP timeline: Staff outlined the operations RFP schedule: release March 16; mandatory pre‑bid tour April 22; contractor questions due May 20 with staff responses by June 5; bids due July 2; commission review July 8; commission vote August 5. Staff said the schedule was designed to allow incumbent operator Veolia and other companies adequate notice.
The commission concluded with other operational updates and adjourned by voice vote.
