# sewer-commission — 5 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-09-08-agenda-8000.txt BOARD : sewer-commission DATE : 2026-09-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/sewer-commission/2026-09-08-agenda-8000.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082026-8000 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SEWER COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 6:00PM Regular (Hybrid) Meeting 520 Chase Road, Lunenburg, MA In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting will be recorded and can be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/LunenburgAccess/videos) within 24 hours of the meeting. This public meeting is being conducted at the DPW office. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83187249940 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475- 4499 and enter Webinar ID: 831 8724 9940. If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. 1. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. CURRENT BUSINESS a. Minutes of 08/25/2026– Vote to Approve b. Sewer Business Manager/DPW Director Updates i. Special Town Meeting Article on Service and Construction Contracts language- Commission Vote(s) ii. CTE O&M Contract- Update iii. Touch-A-Truck– Recap iv. Privilege fee assessments 786-796 Mass Ave & 67 Pratt St- Commission Vote(s) c. Future agenda Items– Discussion 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. UPCOMING SCHEDULED SEWER COMMISSION ACTIVITIES September 29th, 2026, 6pm (Zoom) Meeting October 13th, 2026, 6pm Regular (Hybrid) Meeting October 27th, 2026, 6pm (Zoom) Meeting November 10th, 2026, 6pm Regular (Hybrid) Meeting 7. ADJOURN REV2026-09-01 SEWER COMMISSION 2006–2026 • Celebrating 20 Years Brett Ramsden, Chairman Scott Dall, Vice Chairman Dan Proctor, Clerk Arthur Katis, Member Chip Wilson, Member Bill Bernard, DPW Director Andrew Valliere, Business Mgr. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-09-08-minutes-8000.txt BOARD : sewer-commission DATE : 2026-09-08 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/sewer-commission/2026-09-08-minutes-8000.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082026-8000 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Minutes of 9/8/26 Sewer Commission meeting– Regular (Hybrid) Meeting at DPW 520 Chase Road Attendees: Chair- Brett Ramsden, Vice-Chair- Scott Dall, Member: Chip Wilson, Sewer Business Manager- Andrew Valliere, Minutes Clerk- Jane Ranley Absent: Clerk- Dan Proctor and DPW Director- Bill Bernard Brett opened the meeting at 6:23 pm. and did a roll call of attendees. The Commission began the meeting by saying the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS – In regard to Arthur Katis leaving the Commission, Brett pointed out that Arthur had been a good addition to the Commission. He brought a different view to the board as a customer and asked a lot of questions that many of their customers may be wondering about. CURRENT BUSINESS – ---Minutes of 08/25/26 Motion: Scott D. Second: Chip W. To accept the minutes of 08/25/26. Roll Call Vote: Scott-aye, Chip-aye and Brett-aye. --- Sewer Business Manager/ DPW Director Updates– ---Special Town Meeting Article on Service and Construction Contracts language- Andrew stated that he sent the Commissioners some sample wording for the warrant article and they would need to vote on it since the warrant article was due 9/15. Scott read the following wording for the vote: That the Sewer Commission vote to authorize the development and advertising of a Comprehensive Procurement for the Sewer Pump Station Operation, Maintenance, Emergency Services and Construction Capital repair work to be combined into a single multi-year contract and further vote to recommend that a warrant article authorizing the town to enter into such a contract to be presented at the November 17, 2026, Special Town Meeting. Motion: Chip W. Second: Brett R. To accept the wording. Roll Call Vote: Chip -aye, Scott-aye and Brett-aye. ---CTE O&M Contract- Andrew reported the CTE contract is extended until 11/25/26 so they can get everything completed before their contract expires. ---Touch-A-Truck recap-Andrew noted the event went very well and was well attended. The weather was good and the kids had fun. Scott read a thank you note from Lisa Morency of Dracut, thanking him for providing the delicious cotton candy, which her 2-year-old grandson loved. ---Privilege fee assessments 786-796 Mass Ave & 67 Pratt Street- Andrew reported the 786-796 Mass Ave, which was the old Stone Farm, had paid 2 betterments and were now assessed a privilege fee of $23,102.96, which has been paid. He added that 67 Pratt St is already connected and was assessed a privilege fee of $6,998.74. The Commissioners signed the assessments. Andrew said he has a rolling list of those looking to connect. ---Future Agenda Items- CTE O&M Contract, Special Town Meeting, PUBLIC COMMENT – Andrew noted that it has been 20 years since the formation of the Sewer Commission and he wanted to recognize the work of all the past and present Commissioners. He acknowledged that Brett has been a Commissioner for 6 years and Jane has been doing the minutes for 9 years. Andrew gave out certificates of appreciation to both. Brett thanked him and said he is looking forward to the next 3 years. Jane also thanked the Commission and noted that she has known many Commissioners through the years. UPCOMING SCHEDULED SEWER COMMISSION ACTIVITIES: September 29, 2026 @ 6pm – (Zoom) Meeting October 13, 2026 @ 6pm – Regular (Hybrid) Meeting October 27, 2026 @ 6pm – (Zoom) Meeting November 10, 2026 @ 6pm – Regular (Hybrid) Meeting ===PAGE 2=== Motion: Chip W. Second: Scott D. To adjourn at 6:42 pm. Roll Call Vote: Scott-aye, Chip-aye and Brett-aye. Respectfully submitted, Jane L. Ranley Minutes Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-09-29-agenda-8035.txt BOARD : sewer-commission DATE : 2026-09-29 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/sewer-commission/2026-09-29-agenda-8035.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09292026-8035 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SEWER COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 6:00PM Remote (Zoom) Meeting In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting will be recorded and can be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/LunenburgAccess/videos) within 24 hours of the meeting. This public meeting is being conducted at the remotely. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83187249940 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475- 4499 and enter Webinar ID: 831 8724 9940. If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. 1. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. CURRENT BUSINESS a. Minutes of 09/08/2026– Vote to Approve b. Sewer Business Manager/DPW Director Updates i. Sewer Demands Q1 FY27 - Update ii. Delinquency Rate Q1 FY27 - Update iii. Sewer Demand Fee rate – Discussion iv. CTE O&M Contract - Update c. Future agenda Items– Discussion 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. UPCOMING SCHEDULED SEWER COMMISSION ACTIVITIES October 13th, 2026, 6pm Regular (Hybrid) Meeting October 27th, 2026, 6pm (Zoom) Meeting November 10th, 2026, 6pm Regular (Hybrid) Meeting November 24th, 2026, 6pm (Zoom) Meeting 7. ADJOURN REV2026-09-24 09:15:42AM SEWER COMMISSION 2006–2026 • Celebrating 20 Years Brett Ramsden, Chairman Scott Dall, Vice Chairman Dan Proctor, Clerk Arthur Katis, Member Chip Wilson, Member Bill Bernard, DPW Director Andrew Valliere, Business Mgr. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-09-29-minutes-8035.txt BOARD : sewer-commission DATE : 2026-09-29 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/sewer-commission/2026-09-29-minutes-8035.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09292026-8035 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Minutes of 9/29/26 Sewer Commission meeting– via Zoom (Video Conference) Attendees: Chair- Brett Ramsden, Vice-Chair- Scott Dall, Clerk- Dan Proctor, Member- Chip Wilson, DPW Director- Bill Bernard, Sewer Business Manager- Andrew Valliere, Minutes Clerk- Jane Ranley Dan opened the meeting at 6:06 pm. and Brett did a roll call of attendees. The Commission began the meeting by saying the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT/ANNOUNCEMENTS - none CURRENT BUSINESS – ---Minutes of 09/08/26 Motion: Chip W. Second: Scott D. To accept the minutes of 09/08/26. Roll Call Vote: Scott-aye, Chip-aye, Dan-aye and Brett-aye. --- Sewer Business Manager/ DPW Director Updates– -- Sewer Demands Q1 FY27- Andrew sent the demand notices out last week. Some people have called and some have paid their bills. --Delinquency Rate Q1 FY27- Andrew reported the amount still owed is $56,505.94 which equals a delinquency rate of 16.63%. There are still 195 unpaid bills out of 961 that went out. They would like to see the delinquency rate lower but with the way things are today- with high oil prices- it may not come lower. It is usually the same people that do not pay their bills because they are choosing which bill to pay. Dan asked what information was on the demand notice and Andrew replied the delinquency notice gives the customer their full balance due but does not state the demand charge which is a Munis thing. The demand charge is $10 and has been that for about 15 years. --Sewer Demand Fee Rate- Andrew noted this is for an open discussion. The demand fee of $10 is much lower than surrounding towns. Lunenburg has the lowest interest rate and late fee, except for Shirley that charges $5, but adds 18% interest. Andrew stated that he thought the $10 fee was not high enough to entice someone to pay their late bill. He clarified that a late bill accrues 12% interest every day after the due date and the $10 fee is added for each quarter late. Scott agreed that a $10 fee may not motivate someone to pay but a higher fee may not either. However they are in a unique situation that the sewer will eventually be paid when the property is sold and the interest will accumulate. Scott suggested looking at increasing permit fees and the interest rate but keep or get rid of the $10 late fee. Andrew said his goal is to be understanding of the customers. The Commissioners discussed the rates and fees for Fitchburg ($50 fee, 14% interest), Townsend ($30 fee,14% interest) and Shirley ($5 fee, 18% interest). Dan asked if there are customers that are consistently delinquent and the town is not paid until the house is sold. Andrew replied yes and the balance eventually gets added as a tax lien on their tax bill. Andrew noted this was just an open discussion and the Commission is able to vote on any rate changes. They can also look at grease trap fees and other fees. He added that there have been some issues with the pump stations and costs are increasing. Bill noted that there may be limitations on how high interest can go and he will talk to Town Counsel about this. The Commission can make changes but it needs to be a publicly posted hearing. He added that the fees are supposed to cover their costs. Chip suggested adding this topic to the future agenda, with a suggested 2% increase to discuss. Scott suggested looking at the fees charged by the water department. The Commission agreed to discuss a 14/15% interest with a $25 fee at the next meeting. Bill and Andrew will consult with Town Counsel also. --CTE O&M Contract – Bill reported they are still on contract with CTE until 11/25. He talked to Procurement who has not sent it out for bid yet but hopefully it will be out by the next meeting or have a date for its release. ---Future Agenda Items- Demand Fee rates, O&M Contract PUBLIC COMMENT – Brett thanked Dan for getting the meeting started and for everyone’s participation. ===PAGE 2=== UPCOMING SCHEDULED SEWER COMMISSION ACTIVITIES: October 13, 2026 @ 6pm – Regular (Hybrid) Meeting at DPW October 27, 2026 @ 6pm – (Zoom) Meeting November 10, 2026 @ 6pm – Regular (Hybrid) Meeting at DPW November 24, 2026 @ 6pm – (Zoom) Meeting Motion: Scott D. Second: Dan P. To adjourn at 6:49 pm. Roll Call Vote: Dan-aye, Chip-aye, Scott-aye and Brett-aye. Respectfully submitted, Jane L. Ranley Minutes Clerk ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-10-13-agenda-8064.txt BOARD : sewer-commission DATE : 2026-10-13 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/sewer-commission/2026-10-13-agenda-8064.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10132026-8064 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SEWER COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 6:00PM 520 Chase Road Lunenburg, MA (01462) In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting will be recorded and can be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/LunenburgAccess/videos) within 24 hours of the meeting. This public meeting is being conducted at the DPW office. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83187249940 or from a telephone, dial the toll-free number (888) 475- 4499 and enter Webinar ID: 831 8724 9940. If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. 1. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 3. CURRENT BUSINESS a. Minutes of 09/29/2026– Vote to Approve b. Sewer Business Manager/DPW Director Updates i. Transfer of funds from Capital Plan Line- Discussion ii. 786-796 Mass Ave Connections- Update iii. CTE Contract– Update c. Future agenda Items– Discussion 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. UPCOMING SCHEDULED SEWER COMMISSION ACTIVITIES October 27th, 2026, 6pm (Zoom) Meeting November 10th, 2026, 6pm Regular (Hybrid) Meeting November 24th, 2026, 6pm (Zoom) Meeting December 8th, 2026, 6pm Regular (Hybrid) Meeting 7. ADJOURN REV2026-10-08-2026 08:25:42AM SEWER COMMISSION Brett Ramsden, Chairman Scott Dall, Vice Chairman Dan Proctor, Clerk Chip Wilson, Member Bill Bernard, DPW Director Andrew Valliere, Business Mgr.