1/6/2011 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes

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t Chairman Fudala noted that the Commission must consider its financial needs since the money in the Article is good for three years. Mr. Lyons noted that a contractor working a maximum of 30 hours per week at$50 per hour VIrill total $75,000 in a year. A contractor working a maximum o 20 hours per week at 40 per hour will total X50,,000 in a year. Nr. Lyons suggested working with $50 per hour and other Commissioners agreed with the figure. At $50 per hour, Mr. Lyons recommended backing down the weekly hours to 15-20 which would thea total $50,,000 per year. Mr. Malarkey recommended stating a maximum of 20 hours per week and Chairman Fudala added that the workload would vary and that the hours must be authored. The Chair questioned hove long the individual would be in the position and Commissioners agreed that it would be a one year contract with a renewal clause. Commissioners agreed that the position would pay at or below$50 per hour, with a maximum of 20 hours per week, and an annual total of not more than $52,000. Commissioners discussed the possibility of expenses, such as mileage, office supplies and/or attendance at conferences. Mr. Lyons suggested that the contractor would be able to use office supplies at Town Hall and should not be offered mileage, unless needed. The Chair suggested a figure of$3,000 to add to $52,000 to be requested in the.warrant.Article. Commissioners discussed whether or not mileage and other reimbursements should be offered to the candidate. The Chair stated that town employees and the Barnstable position offer mileage. Commissioners agreed to adding $3,000 for expenses, including .51 per mile for mileage. Mr. Malarkey quoted a figure of$7,500 that would be needed for 5 kiosks, web edits and literature for the public outreach aspect of the job. Mr. Lyons agreed that public outreach will be part of the job and Mr. Klenert recommended that the funds requested for the warrant be focused only on the position. Chairman Fudala questioned the additional funds since the Regina Villa contract had already been funded. Mr. Malarkey recommended that the Chair speak with,teff Gregg at GHD because the funds are being used. The Chair questioned the need for 5 kiosks and Mr_ Malarkey referenced 2 locations in Town Hall, the library and grocery stores, Mr. Klenert questioned who would maintain the kiosks and Mr. Malarkey responded that volunteers would manage the kiosks: The Chair stag that the services in question should have been provided in Regina Villas' current contract. Mr. /Malarkey stated that he inquired about the anticipated expenses needed in order to execute the public outreach program, with a suggestion that it be added to the warrant. Mr. Klenert questioned the work that has been completed so far and Commissioners reported that the website was up and running at www.mashpeewateiFs.com. Mr. Malarkey recommended increasing the warrant request to$65,000, noting that all funds may not be used. Mr. Klenert expressed his preference that the warrant Article be limited to the position only and not operating expenses, but Mr. Malarkey questioned how the additional funds would be acquired. The Chair shed that the'town would want to know the status of the 1215000 already set aside for Regina villa. Chairman Fudala suggested requesting two articles, referencing the Sewer Commission account that funds the consultants' attendance at Commission meetings, now reduced to approximately $9,000 from $40,000 approved in 1999. The Chair suggested adding the public outreach request to the account and re-authoring the original Article. Mr. Klenert agreed that two Articles would be the best option. The Chair suggested-that both Articles be placed in the sane account. Chairman Fudala clarified that the