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Tamworth Sewer Commission approves minutes and Eversource payment, tables capital reserve decision
Summary
At its March 23 meeting the Tamworth Sewer Commission unanimously approved Feb. 23 minutes and payment of Eversource bills, debated responsibility for an RPZ backflow device with Lakes Region Water, and tabled a capital-reserve funding decision pending a staff review next month.
The Tamworth Sewer Commission met March 23 at the Tamworth Town Office and unanimously approved the Feb. 23 minutes and payment of Eversource accounts payable, Chair Hillary Behr said.
The actions were recorded after Commissioner Grant Prillaman moved to accept the minutes and Commissioner Paul Priestman seconded; the commission likewise approved payment of Eversource bills on a motion from Priestman, seconded by Prillaman. Both motions were approved unanimously.
The commission discussed an RPZ (reduced pressure zone) backflow device installed at Tamworth Crossings. Lakes Region Water told the commission it believes the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission does not allow the utility to purchase those devices; Priestman responded that Lakes Region Water can buy the devices but cannot include their cost as a supporting expense in a rate filing. The commission agreed to push back on Lakes Region Water and ask that the utility request payment from its customer. Leah and Justin were noted as staff contacts who will follow up.
Financial statements that were circulated to commissioners in advance generated no questions, the meeting record shows. Commissioners also heard an update on water use: Behr said meter data held steady at about 3,000 gallons per day. She reported the farming operation at the C & S Behr property has received funding to drill a well; a deduct meter has been installed at the household, so the well is not immediately needed.
Commissioners tabled a decision on committing funds to the capital reserve pending a visit from Bob Seston next month and a review of remaining revenues and expenses for the calendar year. The commission discussed possible splits of current funds (10–5, 5–10 and 7½–7½); Priestman said he will investigate the timing and amount of the most recent contribution.
Behr told the commission she has been appointed to the School Board and will vacate her commission seat at a date to be determined. Commissioners said they will identify potential candidates and Prillaman said he will confirm upcoming reappointment dates with the Select Board.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
