MINUTES
UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING

Mayor Margo G. Bailey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. In attendance were Councilmembers Harrison C. Bristoll, Jr., Thomas A. Gross, Sr., Mabel Mumford-Pautz and J. Brian Kirby, Medford Capel, Utilities Commission Manager, W. S. Ingersoll, Town Manager, Joan Merryman, Stenographer, and guests.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. Mr. Bristoll moved that the minutes of the November 18, 1999 meeting be approved as presented, was seconded by Mrs. Mumford-Pautz and carried unanimously.

Mayor Bailey stated that the Utilities Commission has cash on hand and in banks of $382,610.31.

Mayor Bailey called on Mr. Capel for his report. Mr. Capel reported that during the last big rain storm, four trees went down but they did not knock down any wires that controlled pumps or panels. He said the only damage done was a security light was knocked down and that has been repaired. He said they have repaired a gauge at the Radcliffe lift station which was knocked out during Floyd.

Mr. Capel said the metallurgical tests requested by Mr. Gruber are being done and he will be notified as soon as we get the results.

Mr. Capel reported that was a large power outage at Radcliffe and it was necessary to use generator power on Sunday afternoon. He said repairs were made the next day.

Mr. Capel said we have passed the lead and copper tests for this year and we will not have to do those tests again for three years. He said the drinking water meets all of the tests from the Health Department. He said one more test will be filed this month and that was the nitrate chemicals and there should not be any problem with that.

Mr. Capel thanked the Council for approving the purchase of the video equipment. He said that camera has been very helpful with people that do not believe their lines are a problem. He said we can show them the video tape and they must believe it.

Mayor Bailey asked if there were any questions or comments. There being none, Mrs. Mumford-Pautz moved that the bills be paid as presented, was seconded by Mr. Kirby and carried unanimously. Mr. Bristoll moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m., was seconded by Mr. Kirby and carried unanimously.

Joan Merryman
Stenographer