1 00:00:06,089 --> 00:00:07,680 Okay, it's 6:00. 2 00:00:08,940 --> 00:00:13,110 I call the Marion City Board of Water Sewer Commissioners Meeting to order on 3 00:00:13,170 --> 00:00:18,840 Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Marion Townhouse Conference Room, 4 00:00:19,110 --> 00:00:24,030 2 Spring Street. This meeting will be recorded and posted by ORCTV. 5 00:00:24,810 --> 00:00:28,590 Is anyone else recording? Please stand for the pledge of 6 00:00:28,620 --> 00:00:30,840 allegiance. 7 00:00:31,620 --> 00:00:36,180 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the 8 00:00:36,180 --> 00:00:41,520 Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and 9 00:00:41,580 --> 00:00:42,630 justice for all. 10 00:00:46,920 --> 00:00:52,140 Okay. For those with an agenda, we're going to do items one through five, and then 11 00:00:52,170 --> 00:00:57,301 we're going to skip to 16 and 17, before we do the remainder. 12 00:00:57,840 --> 00:01:03,780 So item one is approval of minutes from August 19th and August 25th, 2026. 13 00:01:03,990 --> 00:01:07,650 Mr. Chair, with your permission, I'll make a motion to approve both August 19th and 14 00:01:07,650 --> 00:01:09,900 August 25th meetings as posted. 15 00:01:10,020 --> 00:01:11,640 I'll second that. All in favor? 16 00:01:11,760 --> 00:01:12,030 Aye. 17 00:01:12,150 --> 00:01:12,330 Aye. 18 00:01:13,650 --> 00:01:18,060 Item two, request to appoint alternate tree warden, Jody Dickerson. 19 00:01:19,051 --> 00:01:23,880 Mr. Chair, I make a motion that we appoint Jody Dickerson alternate tree warden as 20 00:01:23,940 --> 00:01:25,140 posted in tonight's agenda. 21 00:01:26,040 --> 00:01:27,990 I second that. Are there any comments? 22 00:01:30,270 --> 00:01:31,440 All in favor say aye. 23 00:01:31,980 --> 00:01:31,980 Aye. 24 00:01:32,071 --> 00:01:32,430 Aye. 25 00:01:33,930 --> 00:01:38,490 Item three, request for appointment to the Musical Advisory Committee of Norman 26 00:01:38,551 --> 00:01:38,970 Hills. 27 00:01:39,240 --> 00:01:42,301 Mr. Chair, I've reviewed the literature in here for Mr. 28 00:01:42,540 --> 00:01:44,851 Hills, and I find it favorable and I'd love to appoint Mr. 29 00:01:45,090 --> 00:01:46,530 Hills to the Musical Advisory Committee. 30 00:01:46,650 --> 00:01:49,620 I'll second that. Are there any comments? 31 00:01:50,940 --> 00:01:51,900 All in favor say aye. 32 00:01:52,021 --> 00:01:52,320 Aye. 33 00:01:52,380 --> 00:01:52,620 Aye. 34 00:01:54,810 --> 00:02:00,391 Approval of the Gateway Health Group invoice dated September 17th, 2026. 35 00:02:02,461 --> 00:02:02,730 Any- 36 00:02:02,730 --> 00:02:02,851 Seconded. 37 00:02:05,700 --> 00:02:09,961 The amount of $95,971.42. 38 00:02:10,980 --> 00:02:13,110 Mr. Groom, you have an opportunity to review this also? 39 00:02:13,440 --> 00:02:13,800 Yes, sir. 40 00:02:13,980 --> 00:02:15,030 And you find it favorable? 41 00:02:15,391 --> 00:02:15,750 Yes, sir. 42 00:02:15,960 --> 00:02:19,080 Okay, I've had an opportunity to review it based on last time too. 43 00:02:19,141 --> 00:02:19,290 Yeah. 44 00:02:19,320 --> 00:02:19,980 Looks good to me. 45 00:02:21,660 --> 00:02:24,780 Mr. Chair, I make a motion that we approve the Gateway Health invoice dated 46 00:02:24,840 --> 00:02:29,040 September 17th, 2026, in the amount of, how much is it, Ms. Groom? 47 00:02:29,280 --> 00:02:32,641 $95,971.42. 48 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:34,530 You get that? That's what I approve. 49 00:02:35,641 --> 00:02:36,030 Second. 50 00:02:38,070 --> 00:02:38,160 Second. 51 00:02:38,190 --> 00:02:39,421 All in favor say aye. 52 00:02:39,900 --> 00:02:39,990 Aye. 53 00:02:39,990 --> 00:02:40,200 Aye. 54 00:02:41,940 --> 00:02:45,990 Then request for water sewer abatement at 28 Old Sheepfield Road. 55 00:02:47,220 --> 00:02:48,060 That's in the amount of 56 00:02:48,840 --> 00:02:53,580 $630.83. 57 00:02:55,860 --> 00:02:56,550 Number five, two four. 58 00:03:02,610 --> 00:03:04,921 Mr. Chair, Jody, do you have any comments on this? 59 00:03:06,540 --> 00:03:06,660 No. 60 00:03:06,780 --> 00:03:09,840 Could you just give us a little description because this is what, Mr. 61 00:03:10,020 --> 00:03:12,840 Groom, is this the second reading of a- 62 00:03:13,351 --> 00:03:16,620 Correct. So, a quick background if I may, Mr. Chair. 63 00:03:18,031 --> 00:03:23,760 This is one of our last meter conversion concerns that we had with a 64 00:03:23,820 --> 00:03:28,800 resident. If you remember, we had some meter conversions that approached six years, 65 00:03:29,940 --> 00:03:33,570 where folks need to have their meter replaced because it couldn't be remotely read. 66 00:03:34,320 --> 00:03:38,820 These residents, after we unfortunately threatened everyone to shut their water off 67 00:03:38,910 --> 00:03:40,800 if they didn't get their meter converted. 68 00:03:40,830 --> 00:03:44,160 They got their meter converted, and then upon reading the meter, we determined that 69 00:03:44,220 --> 00:03:48,240 over the last six years that they ended up getting estimated bills, that they would 70 00:03:48,270 --> 00:03:49,500 have been underestimated. 71 00:03:51,451 --> 00:03:54,390 They came in front of the board to request an abatement. 72 00:03:54,480 --> 00:03:55,710 That abatement was denied, 73 00:03:56,940 --> 00:04:01,380 and the board requested that Jody, the director, and I sit down with these 74 00:04:01,440 --> 00:04:05,070 residents and make sure we could talk about, answer all their questions, make sure 75 00:04:05,970 --> 00:04:09,960 that every single penny is accounted for and that we can make sure that they're 76 00:04:09,990 --> 00:04:12,480 satisfied with the result. We did so. 77 00:04:12,960 --> 00:04:16,591 The only thing that we came up with is that they did have a slight irrigation leak, 78 00:04:17,341 --> 00:04:18,060 and that's the new 79 00:04:20,281 --> 00:04:23,040 abatement request. I don't have the number in front of me, approximately eight 80 00:04:23,250 --> 00:04:23,520 hundred- 81 00:04:23,520 --> 00:04:24,570 $830.91 82 00:04:24,630 --> 00:04:30,091 ... $830.91. They're satisfied, and they've already set up a payment plan with a 83 00:04:31,110 --> 00:04:32,970 treasure collector to satisfy this bill. 84 00:04:39,900 --> 00:04:42,330 Mr. Chair, are you content with that? 85 00:04:42,750 --> 00:04:43,110 Yes. 86 00:04:43,320 --> 00:04:43,740 Okay. 87 00:04:46,800 --> 00:04:50,430 I'll make a motion we approve the request for a water abatement, 28 Old Sheepfield 88 00:04:50,490 --> 00:04:52,560 Road, in the amount of $830.91. 89 00:04:53,520 --> 00:04:54,210 I'll second it. 90 00:04:56,100 --> 00:04:58,890 Any comments? All in favor say aye. 91 00:04:59,100 --> 00:04:59,281 Aye. 92 00:04:59,281 --> 00:04:59,370 Aye. 93 00:05:00,720 --> 00:05:01,201 Thank you, Jody. 94 00:05:01,260 --> 00:05:07,170 All right. Now we'll jump to number 16, request for approval of a sewer connection 95 00:05:07,201 --> 00:05:09,330 at 492 Delano Road. 96 00:05:12,060 --> 00:05:15,330 I've had a chance, an opportunity to review this and gone down and looked. 97 00:05:15,390 --> 00:05:18,630 I think the sewer goes by there. I don't know why they never tied in, but they 98 00:05:18,660 --> 00:05:22,260 didn't. I think the house is either under contract or- 99 00:05:23,100 --> 00:05:23,220 Yeah 100 00:05:23,310 --> 00:05:24,031 ... for sale. 101 00:05:24,540 --> 00:05:24,540 Yep. 102 00:05:24,600 --> 00:05:25,260 And they were going to tie in. 103 00:05:25,260 --> 00:05:27,750 It's on the corner of Stony Run and Delano Road. 104 00:05:27,841 --> 00:05:28,080 Yes. 105 00:05:29,310 --> 00:05:31,710 So they're looking to tie into sewer. I don't have any problem with that. 106 00:05:32,250 --> 00:05:36,570 And we believe that the connection box is off the edge of the road, because the 107 00:05:36,600 --> 00:05:38,910 house next door was off the edge of the road as well. 108 00:05:39,960 --> 00:05:41,550 I don't believe the road will be disturbed. 109 00:05:42,451 --> 00:05:43,050 That's good. 110 00:05:48,750 --> 00:05:52,290 So the people who have owned it for the last 10 or 20 years are the people who are 111 00:05:52,350 --> 00:05:53,370 putting that in the sewer? 112 00:05:53,820 --> 00:05:54,841 No, it's been sold. 113 00:05:55,140 --> 00:05:56,040 Oh, it's been sold. 114 00:05:56,670 --> 00:05:56,820 Yes. 115 00:05:56,880 --> 00:05:57,720 The new owners. 116 00:05:57,810 --> 00:05:59,010 Yes, the new owners. Sorry. 117 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,240 Okay. 118 00:06:02,880 --> 00:06:04,500 I have no other questions. 119 00:06:04,740 --> 00:06:07,380 The only thing is the next one, Keith and I are going to go tie in ourself. 120 00:06:07,830 --> 00:06:08,040 Yeah. 121 00:06:08,640 --> 00:06:13,020 Mr. Chair, I make a motion that we approve the sewer connection on 492 Delano Road 122 00:06:13,080 --> 00:06:14,310 as written in tonight's agenda. 123 00:06:14,790 --> 00:06:15,180 Second. 124 00:06:16,591 --> 00:06:17,670 All in favor say aye. 125 00:06:17,940 --> 00:06:18,091 Aye. 126 00:06:18,091 --> 00:06:18,210 Aye. 127 00:06:20,100 --> 00:06:24,570 Next item, discussion regarding a requested road opening at 49 Water Street. 128 00:06:28,230 --> 00:06:29,490 All right, Ken and Jody, you're up. 129 00:06:33,811 --> 00:06:35,190 You got to introduce yourself, Ken. 130 00:06:36,331 --> 00:06:41,220 Kenneth Michaels, the contractor at 49 Water Street in Marion, Massachusetts. 131 00:06:41,970 --> 00:06:45,240 Can you do me a favor, please? The podium's got the mic if you want to use that. 132 00:06:45,300 --> 00:06:45,901 Oh, yeah. 133 00:06:45,930 --> 00:06:46,470 Thank you. 134 00:06:46,500 --> 00:06:47,160 Thank you very much. 135 00:06:47,370 --> 00:06:50,550 Otherwise ORCTV won't pick up on the audio. 136 00:06:50,640 --> 00:06:51,180 So stand here. 137 00:06:51,360 --> 00:06:51,480 Yeah. Thank you. 138 00:06:51,540 --> 00:06:53,910 Just please, reintroduce yourself. 139 00:06:53,910 --> 00:06:54,300 All right. 140 00:06:54,901 --> 00:06:57,600 Yeah, you can probably cancel. I can hear you. Yeah. Thanks, guys. 141 00:06:57,930 --> 00:07:02,100 My name is Kenneth Michaels Jr, and I'm the contractor for 49 Water Street in 142 00:07:02,130 --> 00:07:03,151 Marion, Massachusetts. 143 00:07:06,811 --> 00:07:07,591 Are you requesting- 144 00:07:08,370 --> 00:07:14,160 I'm requesting a opening of the road so we can connect a new gas service to the 145 00:07:14,250 --> 00:07:16,591 home that we're presently building on 49 Water Street. 146 00:07:16,980 --> 00:07:19,470 The one that is there now is insufficient. 147 00:07:20,130 --> 00:07:22,440 When they did the disconnect, there was an issue with the 148 00:07:23,760 --> 00:07:28,260 cutting of that line, and we'd like to increase that line and put a new one across 149 00:07:28,290 --> 00:07:31,201 the street. I met with Jody out there and 150 00:07:31,350 --> 00:07:40,050 got 151 00:07:40,081 --> 00:07:45,360 it all set up, and then I understood that it was denied, and then I had to come 152 00:07:45,390 --> 00:07:49,561 before the board, and you asked me to present a plan, how we would do it 153 00:07:50,670 --> 00:07:52,710 professionally and have it done properly. 154 00:07:53,311 --> 00:07:53,760 And then, 155 00:07:54,960 --> 00:07:55,770 here I am today. 156 00:07:57,061 --> 00:08:00,780 So can you just let us, for everyone else's knowledge, 157 00:08:01,980 --> 00:08:04,320 you're going from what size gas main to what size? 158 00:08:04,380 --> 00:08:07,620 Just to give us an idea or the reasoning why this is happening. 159 00:08:07,951 --> 00:08:12,270 Well, there's an inch and a half line there presently, but that's the one that was 160 00:08:12,360 --> 00:08:15,811 cut, and they think that they're gonna have to go out into the road possibly to 161 00:08:15,870 --> 00:08:20,850 reconnect that service there. And the house is also a little bit larger, and 162 00:08:20,880 --> 00:08:23,100 there's some other things that they would like to add to that service. 163 00:08:23,311 --> 00:08:24,841 Yeah. So I saw a four-inch line there. 164 00:08:24,901 --> 00:08:26,550 That's what you want to tie into, that four-inch line? 165 00:08:26,730 --> 00:08:28,860 Well, that's only to come back to the house. 166 00:08:28,920 --> 00:08:29,460 Right. 167 00:08:29,490 --> 00:08:30,630 They're only gonna bring in about a- 168 00:08:30,630 --> 00:08:32,100 The house service is a four-inch line. 169 00:08:32,431 --> 00:08:33,151 Three-inch line. 170 00:08:33,181 --> 00:08:35,160 Three-inch line. And that's inside diameter? 171 00:08:35,581 --> 00:08:35,850 Yes. 172 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,440 And as it exists now, it's what? 173 00:08:38,190 --> 00:08:39,061 Inch and a half diameter. 174 00:08:39,091 --> 00:08:39,811 So it's double. 175 00:08:39,870 --> 00:08:40,050 Mm-hmm. 176 00:08:42,211 --> 00:08:47,250 It's double because there's more uses for the gas in the house than there was in 177 00:08:47,280 --> 00:08:47,850 the old house. 178 00:08:48,330 --> 00:08:49,470 I'm sorry, sorry, I didn't hear you. 179 00:08:51,660 --> 00:08:57,300 It's a double-sized line because there's more uses of gas in the new 180 00:08:57,360 --> 00:08:59,580 house than in the old house. 181 00:08:59,640 --> 00:09:03,210 Yeah, that's an old, old walk-on gas service line that's there presently. 182 00:09:03,750 --> 00:09:03,750 Yeah. 183 00:09:03,780 --> 00:09:07,800 And yes, they would like to have a whole house generator in case power goes out. 184 00:09:08,130 --> 00:09:08,250 Yeah. 185 00:09:11,599 --> 00:09:16,728 So, just for everyone's information, I actually looked at this too with Jody, and 186 00:09:16,818 --> 00:09:21,588 there is a street crossing. And unfortunately, the road is under 187 00:09:22,849 --> 00:09:25,068 a moratorium for cutting. 188 00:09:26,328 --> 00:09:27,528 However, with that said, 189 00:09:28,878 --> 00:09:33,078 as everyone knows, we had the road cut to put our sprinkler in here out front, and 190 00:09:33,228 --> 00:09:37,338 it has done a nice job, and I was very impressed with the new technology to get 191 00:09:37,398 --> 00:09:38,058 that done. 192 00:09:39,708 --> 00:09:44,238 So, with that said, I met with Jody down there and Mike, and we went this over, and 193 00:09:45,408 --> 00:09:49,908 I think, Mr. Chair, Jody's come to a conclusion, and this is the plan of that 194 00:09:49,969 --> 00:09:53,418 conclusion. And I've got a couple more things to add that aren't on here. 195 00:09:53,478 --> 00:09:55,278 But Jody, if you want to fill us in on that? 196 00:09:55,878 --> 00:09:58,638 Sure. I met with, as you mentioned, Mike and 197 00:10:00,017 --> 00:10:04,728 yourself down there. And what we'll be doing is be a two-foot-wide trench, and that 198 00:10:04,758 --> 00:10:06,918 is where the gas service will be. However- 199 00:10:07,038 --> 00:10:07,938 Okay 200 00:10:07,969 --> 00:10:13,248 ... DPW is requesting on either side of that trench, a foot is cut on the pavement. 201 00:10:13,398 --> 00:10:17,928 So when we do put flowable fill in it and blacktop it, it will be the same way it 202 00:10:17,988 --> 00:10:19,099 is out here on the street. 203 00:10:20,928 --> 00:10:22,368 That's the only way I would approve that. 204 00:10:22,969 --> 00:10:27,708 Yeah. This one's worked out great up front. You'd never even know it. 205 00:10:27,798 --> 00:10:33,228 So typically, this will be out of moratorium in a year, I believe. Is that correct? 206 00:10:33,288 --> 00:10:33,798 That is correct. 207 00:10:34,008 --> 00:10:35,599 But that's not going to give them enough fuel, 208 00:10:38,599 --> 00:10:41,088 volume to run that house for sure. 209 00:10:43,518 --> 00:10:46,698 So typically, we don't like to do this, but I think 210 00:10:47,928 --> 00:10:51,048 the education that I got when we tied in our sprinkler, 211 00:10:52,698 --> 00:10:55,638 we only went out four foot in the road, but you'd never even know we're there. 212 00:10:56,118 --> 00:10:58,849 And the four foot is in the travel lane portion of the road. 213 00:10:59,238 --> 00:11:01,938 That's correct. 214 00:11:01,969 --> 00:11:05,058 The other caveat too, sir, is that we want to make sure that we have a timeframe 215 00:11:05,118 --> 00:11:05,958 for sumpage, right? 216 00:11:06,768 --> 00:11:07,278 Say it again. 217 00:11:07,368 --> 00:11:09,349 A timeframe for sumpage so that the- 218 00:11:09,738 --> 00:11:11,178 Oh, yeah. I've got some notes here. 219 00:11:11,208 --> 00:11:11,388 Okay. 220 00:11:11,628 --> 00:11:12,738 I rambled on this thing. 221 00:11:13,428 --> 00:11:14,838 What is sumpage? 222 00:11:15,948 --> 00:11:16,428 Settlement. 223 00:11:16,548 --> 00:11:21,108 Settling, so like a year from now, that would be responsible for any sinking. 224 00:11:21,858 --> 00:11:24,498 So it looks like that's only 18 inches down. Is that enough? 225 00:11:24,558 --> 00:11:25,698 Does anyone know that answer? 226 00:11:27,288 --> 00:11:29,928 I don't know. I believe that is a regular standard on it. 227 00:11:30,828 --> 00:11:34,548 So that's what the numbers tell me. 18 inches isn't very far down. 228 00:11:34,608 --> 00:11:36,918 No. If you need us to go deeper, I'm more than happy to. 229 00:11:36,948 --> 00:11:41,058 I don't know. If it doesn't have to go deeper, that's fine with me, but we should 230 00:11:41,118 --> 00:11:43,548 give you the opportunity not to have to come back. 231 00:11:44,418 --> 00:11:45,288 Well, why don't we say- 232 00:11:45,349 --> 00:11:47,028 So why don't we say up to 24 inches? 233 00:11:47,178 --> 00:11:48,498 That'd be sufficient. 234 00:11:48,768 --> 00:11:51,528 How far down is the line that it's tying into? 235 00:11:52,248 --> 00:11:56,628 Well, that's going to be determined once Eversource gets out there and do it, but 236 00:11:56,688 --> 00:11:58,158 that'll be on the other side of the road. 237 00:11:58,608 --> 00:12:00,618 So they should be able to reach that if they need to. 238 00:12:02,208 --> 00:12:03,318 They should be able to. 239 00:12:03,528 --> 00:12:04,338 To connect that. 240 00:12:04,518 --> 00:12:04,938 Connect that. 241 00:12:04,969 --> 00:12:06,798 So I think two feet would be sufficient. 242 00:12:06,858 --> 00:12:06,978 Yeah. 243 00:12:07,458 --> 00:12:12,288 Yeah, you might be fine with that 18 inches, but that's for under road crossing, 244 00:12:12,378 --> 00:12:15,048 typically, in my business, it would be 24 inches. 245 00:12:15,258 --> 00:12:16,698 I'm perfectly content with that. 246 00:12:16,758 --> 00:12:20,388 But maybe the flowable fill, Jody, makes an exception. I don't know that. 247 00:12:20,478 --> 00:12:22,128 I don't know on that one. I'm not sure if I- 248 00:12:22,188 --> 00:12:26,507 But anyway, it looks like we've got 12 inches of flowable fill, six inches of 249 00:12:27,318 --> 00:12:30,678 compacted sand, and you're in the middle of that compacted sand. 250 00:12:30,768 --> 00:12:35,178 You'll have a metallic or some sort of a wire in there so we can detect, because 251 00:12:35,208 --> 00:12:35,748 that's plastic- 252 00:12:35,778 --> 00:12:36,288 A trace wire 253 00:12:36,438 --> 00:12:38,868 ... wire probably, right? So we'll have a trace wire in there. 254 00:12:38,898 --> 00:12:40,008 That's not on the plan. 255 00:12:41,298 --> 00:12:44,508 Right? But we want to make sure there's one in there. Right, Jody? 256 00:12:44,568 --> 00:12:45,648 That's a requirement anyway. 257 00:12:45,648 --> 00:12:45,768 Okay. 258 00:12:45,798 --> 00:12:47,118 Yep. 259 00:12:47,148 --> 00:12:48,828 Anything else that we should be looking at here? 260 00:12:49,308 --> 00:12:54,318 I looked at it, and the way they have this diagram, the plan actually presented, it 261 00:12:54,348 --> 00:12:58,308 does look like the trench is actually 24 inches down, because that's in the middle 262 00:12:58,339 --> 00:12:59,958 of the two if you add them up. 263 00:13:00,948 --> 00:13:02,089 I'm seeing six and 12. 264 00:13:02,178 --> 00:13:06,828 Yeah, I know, but below the pipe, you can see approximately a six-inch base 265 00:13:06,858 --> 00:13:08,868 between, or is it six inches of sand bedding. 266 00:13:09,768 --> 00:13:11,508 I see the gas pipe in the middle of the sand. 267 00:13:11,868 --> 00:13:12,738 Right. That one's kind of different- 268 00:13:12,768 --> 00:13:15,258 And they're showing that as a six-inch sand base. 269 00:13:15,948 --> 00:13:17,328 I'm not looking at the plan right there. 270 00:13:17,868 --> 00:13:20,089 Yeah. Six inches as well. Yeah. Yeah. That's... 271 00:13:20,448 --> 00:13:20,868 I'm looking at that 272 00:13:22,278 --> 00:13:22,339 one. 273 00:13:22,458 --> 00:13:22,488 Yeah. 274 00:13:22,548 --> 00:13:23,808 Well, Mike, as chair, 275 00:13:25,398 --> 00:13:26,208 I'm looking at it as- 276 00:13:26,928 --> 00:13:30,229 So here's the way I'm looking at it. 12 to there, six to there. 277 00:13:30,618 --> 00:13:32,208 Okay, I'm looking six to there, then 12. 278 00:13:32,268 --> 00:13:34,368 No, they're in the middle of the six with that. 279 00:13:34,939 --> 00:13:35,208 Okay. 280 00:13:35,208 --> 00:13:38,568 The three. Look, I don't know, but- 281 00:13:40,189 --> 00:13:41,089 We're going to go 24 282 00:13:41,118 --> 00:13:42,648 ... we're going 24 regardless. 283 00:13:43,219 --> 00:13:45,348 It looks like it's almost double the size of it. 284 00:13:45,439 --> 00:13:45,589 Yeah. 285 00:13:46,638 --> 00:13:49,969 Yeah, it is double the size on the scale. I don't know. 286 00:13:50,028 --> 00:13:51,558 And so who does this work? Who- 287 00:13:52,458 --> 00:13:55,368 Eversource will do that with the licensed contractor. 288 00:13:55,878 --> 00:13:58,608 Eversource. And the flowable fill is done by Eversource also? 289 00:13:58,638 --> 00:14:00,409 Yes, it is. Everything is done by them. 290 00:14:00,469 --> 00:14:01,339 The inspections? 291 00:14:02,118 --> 00:14:03,378 Yep, everything will be done with. 292 00:14:03,948 --> 00:14:06,288 Eversource will file a permit to take care of all that. 293 00:14:06,498 --> 00:14:09,348 And you're going to wet saw that? Jody, is that what you're looking for? 294 00:14:10,339 --> 00:14:14,418 Snap a line, wet saw, take a 12 inch off the other side, then wet saw the middle 295 00:14:14,479 --> 00:14:15,918 again, so you got four saw cuts. 296 00:14:16,128 --> 00:14:16,788 Exactly. 297 00:14:17,659 --> 00:14:20,928 And who did the work on Main Street here? 298 00:14:22,278 --> 00:14:25,159 That was a water service, and that was done by Arne Espeden. 299 00:14:29,178 --> 00:14:33,409 I don't know how you feel about that, Toby, but I think I'm comfortable with it. 300 00:14:33,439 --> 00:14:34,939 I'm going to put some stipulations on it. 301 00:14:34,969 --> 00:14:36,498 I don't think Kenny will be comfortable with it. 302 00:14:39,948 --> 00:14:41,988 Oh, okay. Yep. I think we're good for now. 303 00:14:42,168 --> 00:14:43,848 Okay. So Jody, you've looked at this plan. 304 00:14:43,909 --> 00:14:46,668 Is there anything you want to add or motion on this that might not be on here? 305 00:14:46,878 --> 00:14:47,898 No, it looks okay to me. 306 00:14:48,108 --> 00:14:50,719 How would you feel, Kenny, if we motioned to actually 307 00:14:52,578 --> 00:14:55,038 do a one-year sumpage repair clause on this? 308 00:14:55,219 --> 00:14:57,288 I have no problem with that. We want to make sure it's done right. 309 00:14:57,318 --> 00:14:58,578 We don't want to do something that's going to- 310 00:14:58,578 --> 00:14:59,719 So we'll add a one-year sumpage- 311 00:14:59,808 --> 00:14:59,988 ... cause a problem 312 00:15:00,018 --> 00:15:03,888 ... repair clause. Jody, what about the patch? 313 00:15:03,948 --> 00:15:06,108 Are we going to seam seal on both sides of the patch? 314 00:15:06,469 --> 00:15:09,288 First of all, it is required from Eversource. They do require. 315 00:15:09,589 --> 00:15:11,898 They are requiring one year on that. 316 00:15:11,928 --> 00:15:12,018 Yeah. 317 00:15:12,078 --> 00:15:14,238 Five years for safety. It's a safety issue. 318 00:15:14,479 --> 00:15:17,118 Okay, so you'll still seam seal either side of that patch. 319 00:15:17,178 --> 00:15:17,628 That is correct. 320 00:15:17,689 --> 00:15:19,818 And that patch will be a one-piece patch across. 321 00:15:20,238 --> 00:15:21,888 You can have a base coat and a finish coat? 322 00:15:22,189 --> 00:15:22,518 Yes. 323 00:15:22,578 --> 00:15:25,398 And how thick is it going to be? Is it on here, Joe? 324 00:15:26,148 --> 00:15:28,729 Whatever the minimum requirements are, we'll make sure those are met. 325 00:15:29,418 --> 00:15:29,689 Okay. 326 00:15:34,488 --> 00:15:34,729 All right. 327 00:15:38,298 --> 00:15:39,077 You all set, folks? 328 00:15:39,077 --> 00:15:40,128 I'm all set. Yes, sir. 329 00:15:40,159 --> 00:15:44,598 All right. I think this will work. Kenny, I think I'm going to motion that we 330 00:15:44,628 --> 00:15:49,219 approve this plan with an up to 24-inch cut, 331 00:15:50,568 --> 00:15:56,298 a two-foot wide cut, seam sealed on the side, as spelled out in a plan dated 332 00:15:57,469 --> 00:16:02,748 by Dave Devinian, September 29th, 2026, and with a one-year 333 00:16:03,229 --> 00:16:07,909 sumpage repair clause starting from the day of blacktopping. 334 00:16:08,448 --> 00:16:08,808 Very good. 335 00:16:08,839 --> 00:16:09,979 Does that make sense, Mr. Williams? 336 00:16:10,458 --> 00:16:11,178 Flowable fill? 337 00:16:11,778 --> 00:16:12,768 Flowable fill's on here. 338 00:16:12,828 --> 00:16:13,818 And do an extra foot- 339 00:16:14,719 --> 00:16:14,868 Yes 340 00:16:14,898 --> 00:16:15,708 ... on each side of it. 341 00:16:15,768 --> 00:16:16,068 Yeah. 342 00:16:16,159 --> 00:16:17,028 Because that's what makes up- 343 00:16:17,118 --> 00:16:19,458 I'm just bringing up things that aren't on there. 344 00:16:20,089 --> 00:16:20,808 That's not the one. 345 00:16:21,589 --> 00:16:23,178 Very good. Does that make sense to you, Toby? 346 00:16:23,268 --> 00:16:23,748 It does. 347 00:16:23,958 --> 00:16:25,428 I think we're pretty well covered on that. 348 00:16:25,668 --> 00:16:27,528 All right. 349 00:16:27,558 --> 00:16:29,538 And we can have this plan. Sounds good. 350 00:16:30,828 --> 00:16:31,909 So you're making a motion? 351 00:16:32,089 --> 00:16:33,108 I made the motion, yes. 352 00:16:33,288 --> 00:16:33,768 Second. 353 00:16:35,238 --> 00:16:35,808 All in favor? 354 00:16:35,898 --> 00:16:36,229 Aye. 355 00:16:36,258 --> 00:16:36,258 Aye. 356 00:16:37,518 --> 00:16:37,758 Aye. 357 00:16:38,508 --> 00:16:39,648 Thank you very much. Congratulations, Kenny. 358 00:16:40,128 --> 00:16:41,058 Thank you. 359 00:16:41,089 --> 00:16:42,828 Yeah. You're going to be the experimental- 360 00:16:43,848 --> 00:16:44,928 We'll make sure it's done right 361 00:16:44,928 --> 00:16:46,729 ... patch. I'm sure you will. Thanks very much. 362 00:16:46,729 --> 00:16:46,939 Thank you. 363 00:16:46,998 --> 00:16:47,448 Thanks a lot, 364 00:16:49,159 --> 00:16:49,339 Kenny. 365 00:16:49,398 --> 00:16:50,568 Go take a nap after your long day. 366 00:16:50,659 --> 00:16:52,548 Yeah, it's a long day. Thank you very much for your time. 367 00:16:52,578 --> 00:16:53,178 Yeah, no problem, chief. 368 00:16:55,998 --> 00:16:56,388 Thank you. 369 00:16:57,018 --> 00:17:02,028 Okay. The next item would be item six, the water and sewer commitment. 370 00:17:02,118 --> 00:17:05,448 Mr. Chair, I make a motion that we approve a water and sewer commitment for 371 00:17:05,479 --> 00:17:11,448 $681.16. Final reading was dated 09/15/2026. 372 00:17:11,868 --> 00:17:12,138 Second. 373 00:17:12,198 --> 00:17:13,818 Second. All in favor? 374 00:17:14,028 --> 00:17:14,418 Aye. 375 00:17:15,768 --> 00:17:16,488 Aye. Item seven. 376 00:17:17,089 --> 00:17:21,409 Mr. Chair, I make a motion to approve a water and sewer commitment in the amount of 377 00:17:21,409 --> 00:17:25,909 $10,000. New water service dated 09/16/2026. 378 00:17:26,628 --> 00:17:27,078 Second. 379 00:17:28,488 --> 00:17:28,728 Aye. 380 00:17:29,238 --> 00:17:29,388 Aye. 381 00:17:31,399 --> 00:17:31,788 Item eight. 382 00:17:32,208 --> 00:17:35,899 Mr. Chair, I make a motion we approve a water and sewer commitment in the amount of 383 00:17:35,928 --> 00:17:40,848 $3,964.29. Water and sewer quarterly billing dated 384 00:17:40,909 --> 00:17:42,589 09/14/2026. 385 00:17:43,339 --> 00:17:44,899 Second. Aye. 386 00:17:45,138 --> 00:17:45,409 Aye. 387 00:17:46,878 --> 00:17:47,568 Number nine. 388 00:17:47,928 --> 00:17:49,428 Mr. Chair, I make a motion that we 389 00:17:51,438 --> 00:17:53,149 approve a water and sewer commitment amount of 390 00:17:53,178 --> 00:17:59,149 $2,165,131.07. Water and sewer quarterly 391 00:17:59,238 --> 00:18:01,488 billing dated 09/16/2026. 392 00:18:02,118 --> 00:18:02,478 Second. 393 00:18:03,589 --> 00:18:03,798 Aye. 394 00:18:03,858 --> 00:18:05,928 Aye. Number 10. 395 00:18:07,518 --> 00:18:10,668 Mr. Chair, I make a motion that we approve a water and sewer commitment amount of 396 00:18:10,698 --> 00:18:15,378 $155 sewer reconnection dated 09/23/2026. 397 00:18:16,368 --> 00:18:16,728 Second. 398 00:18:17,839 --> 00:18:18,108 Aye. 399 00:18:21,246 --> 00:18:22,026 And number 11. 400 00:18:22,626 --> 00:18:25,776 Mr. Chair, I make a motion to approve the water and sewer commitment in the amount 401 00:18:25,806 --> 00:18:30,726 of $560, backflow test dated nine 26, 2026. 402 00:18:31,026 --> 00:18:32,406 Second. Aye. 403 00:18:32,466 --> 00:18:32,766 Aye. 404 00:18:33,187 --> 00:18:37,626 The date. The date wasn't in there. Oh. 405 00:18:37,687 --> 00:18:38,976 You okay with all this so far? 406 00:18:39,606 --> 00:18:41,197 The date. It's what, is- 407 00:18:41,286 --> 00:18:42,486 What date? Of which one? 408 00:18:42,966 --> 00:18:44,556 I think you just read nine 26. 409 00:18:45,906 --> 00:18:47,766 Nine 29, 26. 410 00:18:51,336 --> 00:18:51,816 Thank you. 411 00:18:51,816 --> 00:18:53,136 Thank you. Is that the only one? 412 00:18:53,466 --> 00:18:55,326 Mm-hmm. 413 00:18:55,356 --> 00:18:55,656 Okay. 414 00:18:55,836 --> 00:18:57,306 Okay. Number 12. 415 00:18:58,206 --> 00:19:03,726 Number 12. Credit memorandum, $4,288.25. 416 00:19:03,996 --> 00:19:07,896 Incorrect meter reading, dated nine 28, 2026. 417 00:19:08,616 --> 00:19:09,426 Uh, second. 418 00:19:09,937 --> 00:19:10,236 Aye. 419 00:19:10,296 --> 00:19:10,746 Aye. 420 00:19:12,697 --> 00:19:13,596 Number 13. 421 00:19:13,986 --> 00:19:15,906 Number 13, Mr. Chair, credit memorandum, $2,426.59. 422 00:19:15,906 --> 00:19:15,906 Incorrect meter reading, dated nine 30, 2026. 423 00:19:15,966 --> 00:19:15,966 Second. 424 00:19:15,966 --> 00:19:15,966 Aye. 425 00:19:15,966 --> 00:19:15,996 Aye. Number 14. 426 00:19:15,996 --> 00:19:20,526 Number 14, credit memorandum, $107.24. 427 00:19:20,676 --> 00:19:24,336 Incorrect meter reading, dated 10 one, 2026. 428 00:19:24,816 --> 00:19:25,296 Second. 429 00:19:26,016 --> 00:19:26,226 Aye. 430 00:19:26,346 --> 00:19:26,736 Aye. 431 00:19:29,016 --> 00:19:29,826 Number 15. 432 00:19:29,976 --> 00:19:34,236 Number 15, Mr. Chair, credit memorandum, $407.36. 433 00:19:34,326 --> 00:19:37,866 Incorrect meter reading, dated 10 one, 2026. 434 00:19:38,256 --> 00:19:38,676 Second. 435 00:19:53,376 --> 00:19:53,496 Aye. 436 00:19:54,846 --> 00:19:58,746 Aye. And that completes your action items. Mr. Gorman. 437 00:19:58,806 --> 00:20:02,766 All right, sir. Make this quick. So first I want to start with the storm review of 438 00:20:03,126 --> 00:20:05,437 our big rain. We got final tallies. 439 00:20:05,466 --> 00:20:09,156 There was 6.8 inches of rain we received in Marion over the weekend. 440 00:20:10,026 --> 00:20:13,687 I just want to give kudos to everyone that was involved, Public Safety and DPW. 441 00:20:13,866 --> 00:20:17,706 One of the things I really wanted to stress, that over the last couple of years, 442 00:20:17,856 --> 00:20:22,116 the Department of Public Works has spent an inordinate amount of time inventorying, 443 00:20:22,266 --> 00:20:27,426 cleaning, identifying storm drain systems, as well as improving our storm water 444 00:20:28,086 --> 00:20:33,697 system as a whole. And, with 6.8 inches of rain, we didn't have any issues 445 00:20:34,116 --> 00:20:38,976 in the town of late. And so that was a perfect tangible benefit of what they've 446 00:20:39,006 --> 00:20:40,176 been doing over the last couple of years. 447 00:20:40,236 --> 00:20:42,156 So thank you to the Department of Public Works. 448 00:20:44,406 --> 00:20:47,886 Just a reminder for Fall Town Meeting, November 9th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 449 00:20:48,036 --> 00:20:51,576 at Sipican Elementary School. It's going to be a three-article warrant. 450 00:20:53,016 --> 00:20:54,126 Warrants are posted, correct? 451 00:20:54,306 --> 00:20:54,786 Thursday. 452 00:20:54,846 --> 00:20:56,766 Thursday. Warrants will be posted on Thursday. 453 00:20:58,236 --> 00:21:01,926 And for you gentlemen, your backup information and motions will be coming quickly. 454 00:21:03,636 --> 00:21:03,966 Just want to- 455 00:21:04,326 --> 00:21:07,866 Excuse me, how many people do we need at town meeting for a quorum? 456 00:21:08,376 --> 00:21:08,826 I'm sorry. 457 00:21:09,996 --> 00:21:10,116 50. 458 00:21:10,416 --> 00:21:11,046 50? Five zero? 459 00:21:11,286 --> 00:21:12,576 Five zero. 460 00:21:12,666 --> 00:21:13,206 Tell your friends. 461 00:21:13,566 --> 00:21:13,687 Yeah. 462 00:21:14,016 --> 00:21:14,796 Start making calls. 463 00:21:16,296 --> 00:21:16,447 Mm-hmm. 464 00:21:16,986 --> 00:21:18,636 Go cash in those chips so we can get people there. 465 00:21:21,216 --> 00:21:25,416 Believe it or not, to kind of put it out there, I talk to people every time I see 466 00:21:25,447 --> 00:21:29,796 them. Although they seem to be routine and rudimentary administrative type of 467 00:21:29,886 --> 00:21:33,816 articles, the first two are very important for us to complete the shared use path 468 00:21:33,875 --> 00:21:37,656 on time, and then the third one allows us to meet our mandated requirements from 469 00:21:37,687 --> 00:21:41,586 the Environmental Protection Agency for our phosphorus upgrades to the water 470 00:21:41,646 --> 00:21:47,106 treatment plant. So, although it'll be a quick meeting, please, the great 471 00:21:47,346 --> 00:21:50,616 residents of Marion, get over there real quick and we'll provide some, we'll get 472 00:21:50,646 --> 00:21:52,116 some snacks or something everybody. 473 00:21:52,116 --> 00:21:52,116 Yes. 474 00:21:52,146 --> 00:21:53,766 We'll get some snacks out for people to- 475 00:21:53,796 --> 00:21:54,396 Refreshments. 476 00:21:54,486 --> 00:21:55,056 Refreshments. 477 00:21:56,886 --> 00:21:59,197 Grants update. Just a quick grant update. 478 00:21:59,406 --> 00:22:02,197 It looks like a comical to have all the grants at the same time, but, 479 00:22:03,486 --> 00:22:09,066 we received a $2.1 million grant to complete our Route 6 water main, which I'm very 480 00:22:09,096 --> 00:22:12,576 excited about. That'll have a brand-new water main now from Creek Road all the way 481 00:22:12,576 --> 00:22:18,216 up to River Road, paid for by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Toll Brothers. 482 00:22:18,876 --> 00:22:24,126 And we also received $94,000 on the same grant cycle, but a different pot of money 483 00:22:24,187 --> 00:22:28,086 to update our master plan. So our 10-year master plan, which is 10 years old, is 484 00:22:28,116 --> 00:22:29,016 now going to be updated, 485 00:22:30,426 --> 00:22:32,346 based on the grant money we received from the Commonwealth. 486 00:22:32,376 --> 00:22:33,666 So super excited about that. 487 00:22:34,326 --> 00:22:36,036 So does that go out to bid? 488 00:22:36,486 --> 00:22:36,816 I'm sorry? 489 00:22:36,906 --> 00:22:37,926 Does that go out to bid? 490 00:22:38,616 --> 00:22:40,086 No. No. 491 00:22:40,386 --> 00:22:41,437 Who does it if it's to bid? 492 00:22:41,466 --> 00:22:42,276 Oh, no, that's not true. 493 00:22:44,226 --> 00:22:46,536 Yeah, I'll get more information. Yeah, I don't know how that's going to work. 494 00:22:46,596 --> 00:22:50,136 We have to come out there and bid somebody to do the consultancy to do that update. 495 00:22:50,676 --> 00:22:52,566 Yeah. I'll find out. 496 00:22:54,786 --> 00:22:57,306 And then, oh, and then that brings us up to 497 00:22:58,926 --> 00:23:02,976 almost $7.5 million of grant money received by the town of Marion in the last three 498 00:23:03,036 --> 00:23:04,926 years. So I'm super excited about that. 499 00:23:04,986 --> 00:23:09,036 Thank you to the finance department and our amazing grant administrator for getting 500 00:23:09,066 --> 00:23:12,756 these all together. For the water main, too, it was all hands on deck evolution. 501 00:23:13,326 --> 00:23:17,016 We had applied for that for three years. We didn't get it the first two years. 502 00:23:17,556 --> 00:23:21,216 We bugged the heck out of them to get feedback about what we could do to improve 503 00:23:21,246 --> 00:23:24,036 our application. So everyone got together to make sure we got that. 504 00:23:25,146 --> 00:23:27,396 And the last thing is a pavement and sidewalk update. 505 00:23:29,046 --> 00:23:30,576 We've already started some of the pavement. 506 00:23:30,726 --> 00:23:31,266 I got a new 507 00:23:35,016 --> 00:23:37,447 quick update from the director of DPW. 508 00:23:37,566 --> 00:23:41,826 So Point Road and Sparrow Lane were milled yesterday. 509 00:23:43,056 --> 00:23:45,126 Good news about Point Road. They did a great job. 510 00:23:45,187 --> 00:23:50,586 PJ Keating does a great job for us. The foundation of Point Road was in much better 511 00:23:50,646 --> 00:23:55,086 shape than they expected, so we'll be able to save some money towards the estimate 512 00:23:55,146 --> 00:23:55,476 on that. 513 00:23:57,336 --> 00:23:59,197 Spring Street and Water Street were milled today. 514 00:24:00,846 --> 00:24:04,776 The structure will be raised on Wednesday, October 7th on Spring Street and Water 515 00:24:04,896 --> 00:24:09,396 Street. Paving on Wednesday, October 7th on Point Road and Sparrow Lane. 516 00:24:10,146 --> 00:24:13,416 Paving Saturday, October 10th for Spring Street and Water Street. 517 00:24:14,046 --> 00:24:17,316 And this is of course tentative based on weather and things like that. 518 00:24:17,406 --> 00:24:21,726 So that's going forward. For sidewalk update, I don't have a start date yet, but 519 00:24:21,756 --> 00:24:25,896 they're working hard to get all the requirements they need to get to the engineer 520 00:24:25,956 --> 00:24:30,396 to start. But we did have our pre-construction meeting last week to answer them. 521 00:24:31,596 --> 00:24:33,697 They are putting together some documentation for you, Mr. 522 00:24:33,756 --> 00:24:37,416 Parker, about the chemical additions, and we'll make sure that they have a chemical 523 00:24:38,136 --> 00:24:41,706 plan in place in case they do have to pour on a day when it's 40 degrees or below. 524 00:24:43,206 --> 00:24:48,456 Most likely, we'll be able to get the Front Street sidewalks completed before 525 00:24:49,026 --> 00:24:54,606 the November 15th shutdown for paving, and then most likely Main Street will be 526 00:24:54,636 --> 00:25:00,606 done in the spring. Of course, they have to get a day when it's freezing 527 00:25:00,636 --> 00:25:02,076 and add a bunch of chemicals to the mix. 528 00:25:02,916 --> 00:25:07,176 So when you say paving, Jeff, are you talking about what little there may be up 529 00:25:07,236 --> 00:25:10,896 against the sidewalk berm? Because that's going to be cement, right? 530 00:25:11,616 --> 00:25:16,476 Yeah. I'm sorry, for paving, I meant that you had approved us doing Front Street. 531 00:25:16,956 --> 00:25:20,947 So, PJ Keating requests that the sidewalks are completed first before they pave. 532 00:25:20,976 --> 00:25:21,366 Oh, and they can- 533 00:25:22,026 --> 00:25:22,986 So they go right up to the- 534 00:25:22,986 --> 00:25:23,916 Freeze it right up against it. 535 00:25:23,976 --> 00:25:24,187 Yep. 536 00:25:24,396 --> 00:25:27,516 And, you got to look into the granite curb in the village. 537 00:25:27,546 --> 00:25:30,306 Granite curbing is good to go. It's actually a savings. 538 00:25:31,236 --> 00:25:35,256 So I already gave him the go-ahead to go granite curbing for the entire length of 539 00:25:35,316 --> 00:25:36,276 the project. 540 00:25:37,116 --> 00:25:37,296 Nice. 541 00:25:37,567 --> 00:25:40,416 So it'll be from 182 Front Street to Vine Street. 542 00:25:42,996 --> 00:25:43,567 Which is great. 543 00:25:43,567 --> 00:25:43,567 That's great. 544 00:25:43,716 --> 00:25:45,366 And then the money that we saved on 545 00:25:46,776 --> 00:25:50,886 Spring Street by taking it from the end of Old Lane Cemetery 546 00:25:52,656 --> 00:25:58,627 to, I'm going to lose track of my, to the end of the pavement by Fire 547 00:25:58,656 --> 00:26:03,156 Department number one, we'll be able to do Front Street starting at Cottage all the 548 00:26:03,187 --> 00:26:06,187 way to Pitcher, as opposed to we were doing it, I think, from Main Street to 549 00:26:06,246 --> 00:26:07,446 Pitcher. Now we'll do the whole thing. 550 00:26:07,536 --> 00:26:11,766 So we'll have brand-new pavement and brand-new sidewalks all over the village- 551 00:26:11,976 --> 00:26:12,457 Nice 552 00:26:12,576 --> 00:26:13,896 ... by next spring. So. 553 00:26:14,856 --> 00:26:15,127 Nice. 554 00:26:15,966 --> 00:26:17,646 Unless you have any questions, that's all I have right now. 555 00:26:17,677 --> 00:26:21,127 And I know people are concerned about the sidewalks, but I can tell you that the 556 00:26:21,606 --> 00:26:25,656 contractor was extremely understanding. They're very aware of our timeframes. 557 00:26:25,716 --> 00:26:28,476 They're very aware of the concerns with chemical additives. 558 00:26:28,957 --> 00:26:31,806 And they'll do anything they need for the board to make sure that everyone's 559 00:26:31,836 --> 00:26:33,306 comfortable about the way we move forward. 560 00:26:33,966 --> 00:26:34,056 Great. 561 00:26:34,116 --> 00:26:35,377 So they're super excited to start. 562 00:26:36,726 --> 00:26:40,627 And that completes my brief, and I'll turn it over to the finance director with 563 00:26:40,687 --> 00:26:42,036 your permission, Mr. Chair. 564 00:26:42,937 --> 00:26:43,806 Mrs. Abrahams. 565 00:26:44,106 --> 00:26:44,796 Great. Thank you. 566 00:26:46,207 --> 00:26:51,756 A couple of topics. On Friday morning, the treasure collector and I, Kaylin, 567 00:26:52,296 --> 00:26:57,546 met with our financial advisor, and we met with the S&P Global Ratings group. 568 00:26:58,596 --> 00:26:59,226 Standard & Poor's. 569 00:27:00,067 --> 00:27:01,116 Standard & Poor's, thank you. 570 00:27:02,616 --> 00:27:04,957 This is in advance of us bonding the current BAN. 571 00:27:06,486 --> 00:27:11,377 So we were tasked with 16 discussion points ahead of time for which we were to 572 00:27:11,406 --> 00:27:16,177 provide responses to. Conversation went well. We covered things. 573 00:27:16,596 --> 00:27:20,256 We talked about debt and capital needs. We talked about the economy. 574 00:27:20,586 --> 00:27:22,716 We talked about finances. 575 00:27:24,582 --> 00:27:29,563 Some of our environmental risks, cybersecurity, and some management policies and 576 00:27:29,592 --> 00:27:35,203 practices. Some of the things that came out of it were they wanted to hear the 577 00:27:35,263 --> 00:27:40,242 success story about our tax title collection and how we're making some moves with 578 00:27:40,302 --> 00:27:40,692 that. 579 00:27:42,192 --> 00:27:45,492 They were really interested, we can talk about the two new residential 580 00:27:45,552 --> 00:27:49,783 developments, the ADU permits that are in place. 581 00:27:50,953 --> 00:27:56,533 Some of the development over at Subcan Holdings, the rehab of the old Cumby's 582 00:27:56,953 --> 00:28:00,283 and then- Which one? Well, the old Cumby's now Uncle John's. 583 00:28:01,962 --> 00:28:05,382 And then just some of the things that are on the radar with some of the vacant land 584 00:28:05,412 --> 00:28:05,953 in town. 585 00:28:08,292 --> 00:28:12,552 We were able to point out that we have a detailed municipal 586 00:28:12,612 --> 00:28:16,992 vulnerability plan, that was an easy one, and an emergency management plan. 587 00:28:17,022 --> 00:28:20,592 And then we also were able to follow up from our previous call with them that we 588 00:28:20,652 --> 00:28:23,412 are in the process of the harbor management plan, because that was on our radar 589 00:28:23,832 --> 00:28:27,402 previously. So we're kind of following up on things that we have in place. 590 00:28:27,792 --> 00:28:30,972 One of the most exciting things for us was when we were talking about what we're 591 00:28:31,002 --> 00:28:33,372 doing for cybersecurity. Mm-hmm. 592 00:28:33,432 --> 00:28:39,222 We talked about everything we're doing on our end, and then S&P said, "Well, we run 593 00:28:39,283 --> 00:28:43,932 our own cybersecurity sweep with a third party coming into these calls, and you got 594 00:28:43,992 --> 00:28:49,033 a 9.9, which is a very good score." So- That's very good. Oh, okay. Wow. Yeah. 595 00:28:49,092 --> 00:28:52,632 That's impressive. We passed the test without even knowing. Ooh. 596 00:28:52,692 --> 00:28:55,842 That's interesting. Yeah. And then just as far as the management policies and 597 00:28:55,872 --> 00:28:58,453 practices, we talked about recruitment and retention, 598 00:28:59,772 --> 00:29:02,232 and then we presented some requested financial reporting. 599 00:29:02,982 --> 00:29:08,172 So next step is Thursday morning, the financial advisor meets with S&P and gets a 600 00:29:08,232 --> 00:29:12,432 verbal rating, and then we're ca- Gets a verbal what? A verbal rating. 601 00:29:12,942 --> 00:29:17,082 So we find out what our rating is verbally, and then we receive a pre-publication 602 00:29:17,143 --> 00:29:21,822 document that we review and update real quick. We have an hour and a half to do it. 603 00:29:22,602 --> 00:29:25,422 And then we'll receive the final report by the end of the day. Great. 604 00:29:25,513 --> 00:29:28,453 So this Thursday we'll have one rating. Yeah. 605 00:29:31,362 --> 00:29:35,052 On another front, we are pleased to announce that we're moving forward with our 606 00:29:36,042 --> 00:29:39,522 payroll and human resource service. So we're moving ahead with Harpers. 607 00:29:39,822 --> 00:29:41,802 Should we turn that mic around, Heather, in front of you? 608 00:29:41,862 --> 00:29:43,272 I don't know if it's picking you up or not. 609 00:29:43,872 --> 00:29:44,082 Maybe- 610 00:29:44,082 --> 00:29:45,462 It's just that this one went on two. 611 00:29:45,612 --> 00:29:47,953 I can turn it on two. I'm sorry to interrupt you. 612 00:29:48,042 --> 00:29:52,422 So we are moving ahead with Harpers, which will help with the payroll processing, 613 00:29:53,563 --> 00:29:57,852 some of the onboarding for HR, and then as we move forward, it's kind of a phased 614 00:29:57,912 --> 00:30:01,332 approach. The employees will actually start to have access to their own 615 00:30:01,393 --> 00:30:06,042 information, and time attendance will be done through the payroll system. 616 00:30:07,182 --> 00:30:12,582 So that's rolling out this month. They're doing mirrored payrolls with the payroll 617 00:30:12,582 --> 00:30:18,492 and benefits coordinator. So kind of doing it slowly, make sure it's correct, and 618 00:30:18,522 --> 00:30:22,602 then we'll roll it out and train as we- But you're saying that we're changing our 619 00:30:22,783 --> 00:30:28,752 payroll processor? We process payroll in-house right now. Yeah. 620 00:30:28,783 --> 00:30:31,932 And so this is a third party. They'll help us with payroll, they'll help us with 621 00:30:31,992 --> 00:30:35,862 our taxes, like filing all the taxes. 622 00:30:35,922 --> 00:30:39,942 They'll help us with our W-2s, our 1099s. 623 00:30:40,182 --> 00:30:40,453 So, 624 00:30:41,982 --> 00:30:44,802 kind of automating everything. So we're moving it out of house. Yes. 625 00:30:46,033 --> 00:30:46,033 Yeah. 626 00:30:46,092 --> 00:30:46,513 And did 627 00:30:48,102 --> 00:30:51,643 the interviewers of the finance department say anything? 628 00:30:51,792 --> 00:30:53,322 Do they have any comment on that? 629 00:30:54,612 --> 00:30:57,313 Did you tell them you're going to move that out of private to-- Or did they have 630 00:30:57,342 --> 00:31:00,222 any comment on us doing our own payroll? I'm just curious. 631 00:31:00,402 --> 00:31:02,352 No, they had no comment on how we process payroll. 632 00:31:02,382 --> 00:31:04,332 You really, really have to keep an eye on them. 633 00:31:04,632 --> 00:31:06,912 You've got to go over every single thing those payroll people do. 634 00:31:07,002 --> 00:31:07,212 Yes. 635 00:31:07,332 --> 00:31:08,802 Because they're not going to get it right. 636 00:31:08,832 --> 00:31:13,393 I think we're not hiring a third party to do our payroll. 637 00:31:13,482 --> 00:31:13,932 So we're still- 638 00:31:14,052 --> 00:31:15,672 What we're doing is, yeah, we're still doing it. 639 00:31:15,942 --> 00:31:20,922 What we're doing is moving from paper timecards to an electronic time and 640 00:31:21,192 --> 00:31:22,393 attendance tracking. 641 00:31:22,722 --> 00:31:23,802 So I'm doing all the support. 642 00:31:23,862 --> 00:31:24,222 It's a software. 643 00:31:24,222 --> 00:31:25,632 I will still be in control of it. 644 00:31:25,632 --> 00:31:25,692 Okay. 645 00:31:25,722 --> 00:31:26,442 It's just a different company doing the- 646 00:31:26,472 --> 00:31:28,752 Kelly will still be making all the payments and stuff. Yeah. 647 00:31:28,992 --> 00:31:29,143 Yeah. 648 00:31:29,682 --> 00:31:31,302 And we're not hiring ADP or anybody. 649 00:31:31,332 --> 00:31:32,203 No. 650 00:31:33,822 --> 00:31:34,033 Sorry. 651 00:31:35,893 --> 00:31:40,513 And then I just wanted to let folks know that the fiscal year 2025 audit report is 652 00:31:40,572 --> 00:31:41,953 now available on the town website. 653 00:31:42,252 --> 00:31:47,203 You can find it under the finance page under the finance department. 654 00:31:47,622 --> 00:31:49,422 Thank you, Donna, for your assistance with that. 655 00:31:50,442 --> 00:31:50,472 Mm-hmm. 656 00:31:50,502 --> 00:31:54,672 And then finally, just my last finance update. This is very exciting. 657 00:31:55,092 --> 00:31:59,862 I'm happy to share that Cindy Visotzky, our assistant assessor, received the 658 00:31:59,893 --> 00:32:02,112 Lucille Bayes Clerk of the Year Award. 659 00:32:02,592 --> 00:32:05,953 This award recognizes the clerk who demonstrates courtesy to the public and 660 00:32:05,982 --> 00:32:11,322 dedication to the office. In other words, a clerk who is a public relations guru. 661 00:32:12,252 --> 00:32:14,472 Cindy was nominated by the Marion Board of Assessors. 662 00:32:14,652 --> 00:32:20,292 They noted that she has worked for us for 18 years and is a caring, compassionate, 663 00:32:20,322 --> 00:32:24,822 and dedicated worker. Her service and devotion to the residents of the town were 664 00:32:24,882 --> 00:32:27,612 recognized by the board. I'd like to congratulate Cindy. 665 00:32:27,942 --> 00:32:31,422 This is a well-deserved honor. Very good. Well, congratulations. 666 00:32:31,482 --> 00:32:33,013 And who's that award from again? 667 00:32:33,492 --> 00:32:38,082 It's the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers. 668 00:32:39,792 --> 00:32:40,033 Great. 669 00:32:41,682 --> 00:32:44,802 Yeah, they went to a conference this week. Was that this week? 670 00:32:44,862 --> 00:32:45,492 It was last Wednesday. 671 00:32:45,522 --> 00:32:46,212 Last Wednesday. 672 00:32:46,602 --> 00:32:46,962 In Westport. 673 00:32:46,992 --> 00:32:48,192 And Cindy was surprised. 674 00:32:48,252 --> 00:32:49,992 Yes, she had no idea. Wow. Yeah. 675 00:32:50,052 --> 00:32:53,352 They said the word Cindy, and it didn't even register, she said, and then they said 676 00:32:53,412 --> 00:32:55,122 the word Marion, and she's like, "Wait a minute, that's me." 677 00:32:56,772 --> 00:32:58,182 So, that's great. That's awesome. 678 00:32:58,632 --> 00:33:04,272 Just for the audience, what is Cindy's last name? Visotzky. 679 00:33:05,622 --> 00:33:11,052 Thank you. You're welcome. That's it. 680 00:33:12,912 --> 00:33:16,602 Did we ever touch on the new harbormaster executive assistant? 681 00:33:18,552 --> 00:33:20,592 No. I can give a quick personal update. 682 00:33:20,712 --> 00:33:21,672 If you could, that'd be great. 683 00:33:22,513 --> 00:33:26,382 Yeah. Mary McLeod is our new harbormaster administrative assistant. 684 00:33:26,472 --> 00:33:29,772 She started last Monday, is that true? Or was it the Monday before last? 685 00:33:29,953 --> 00:33:31,002 I think two Mondays ago. 686 00:33:31,063 --> 00:33:33,313 Yeah. But she's been in place for a couple weeks. 687 00:33:34,212 --> 00:33:37,302 Our illustrious executive assistant, Don, has been helping her out, getting up to 688 00:33:37,393 --> 00:33:37,783 speed. 689 00:33:39,462 --> 00:33:43,692 She comes highly recommended. She's a big volunteer already in the town of Marion. 690 00:33:43,813 --> 00:33:47,953 She's well-known, and everyone really enjoys working with her. 691 00:33:48,222 --> 00:33:51,222 She's a really good fit over there. She's going to keep those boys on their toes. 692 00:33:51,522 --> 00:33:52,511 Mm-hmm. 693 00:33:52,542 --> 00:33:55,572 And then the other, I guess the other big personal update would be that Mr., 694 00:33:57,252 --> 00:33:59,112 I say Richard, our IT coordinator, 695 00:34:00,432 --> 00:34:05,263 resigned from his position. He spent nine months with us. He did a great job. 696 00:34:06,582 --> 00:34:07,152 Unfortunately, 697 00:34:08,382 --> 00:34:11,412 having a part-time IT coordinator is sometimes difficult to keep people in that 698 00:34:11,442 --> 00:34:17,322 position, and he moved off to a full-time job, and we wish him all the best, and we 699 00:34:17,352 --> 00:34:22,453 still have our third party MSP, managed service provider, 700 00:34:23,712 --> 00:34:27,462 called Retrofit, that'll provide any concerns we have, like cybersecurity, which we 701 00:34:27,462 --> 00:34:30,132 were just talking about, for example. So we're in really good shape. 702 00:34:30,162 --> 00:34:33,643 And when we get a breathing room, Heather and I will work to try to get that posted 703 00:34:33,672 --> 00:34:34,962 again for another part-time fill. 704 00:34:35,772 --> 00:34:37,632 Good. 705 00:34:37,692 --> 00:34:38,292 Thanks for that. 706 00:34:38,352 --> 00:34:40,513 Anybody come down and introduce themselves yet? 707 00:34:43,513 --> 00:34:48,102 I know. It has been great. My favorite memory, and again, I won't tell stories, but 708 00:34:48,942 --> 00:34:54,912 the first day of work, walking up the stairs was the day that Clark was leaving. 709 00:34:55,182 --> 00:34:55,602 Oh, yeah. 710 00:34:55,632 --> 00:34:59,172 And since then, we've tried very hard to get that position filled. 711 00:34:59,202 --> 00:35:03,702 It is a tough position because of an extreme level of competition in the private 712 00:35:03,762 --> 00:35:06,042 sector for IT folks. Yeah. 713 00:35:06,522 --> 00:35:10,812 Yeah. The problem with it is, through my eyes anyway, and only my eyes, it really 714 00:35:10,842 --> 00:35:12,432 doesn't require a full-time position. 715 00:35:13,422 --> 00:35:16,512 Yeah, that's true, especially when we have Retrofit and we're paying a third party. 716 00:35:17,802 --> 00:35:22,002 If we got rid of the third party, we could very easily keep somebody busy 717 00:35:22,032 --> 00:35:26,532 full-time. But we've got to find the right person for that, so. 718 00:35:26,862 --> 00:35:27,012 Hmm. 719 00:35:33,132 --> 00:35:33,552 That's it. 720 00:35:33,582 --> 00:35:34,752 All right. Is there anything else? 721 00:35:36,342 --> 00:35:36,342 Mr. 722 00:35:37,692 --> 00:35:39,492 Chairman, if I may, through you to Mr. 723 00:35:39,702 --> 00:35:44,742 Gorman, we should set up a meeting again with Upper Cape yearly. 724 00:35:45,432 --> 00:35:48,373 We should do it more than one year. We manage to squeeze it in every year, right? 725 00:35:49,332 --> 00:35:49,542 Yeah. 726 00:35:50,292 --> 00:35:50,623 So. 727 00:35:52,062 --> 00:35:52,902 Great. Thank you very much. 728 00:35:54,282 --> 00:35:54,522 Got it. 729 00:35:56,082 --> 00:35:57,672 They went to the holiday. Right. 730 00:36:00,672 --> 00:36:02,562 Mr. Chairman, I entertain a motion to adjourn. 731 00:36:03,042 --> 00:36:04,932 Second it. Okay.