Water and Sewer 9/15/25
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Monday,
September 15, 2025
6PM – 7 PM
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Town of Richmond
Meeting of Water and Sewer Commission
Minutes of September 15, 2025
Members Present: Erin Farr, Jay Furr, David Sander, Morgan Wolaver
Members Absent: Bard Hill
Staff Present: Town Manager Josh Arneson; Brad Snow, Water Resources
Others Present: The meeting was recorded for MMCTV Tom Astle, Mary Houle
MMCTV Video: https://youtu.be/3pyCgJoddvs?si=UUSDLgPw3Ac390yY
Call to Order: 6:00 pm
Welcome: Wolaver
Public Comment: None
Additions or Deletions to the Agenda: Farr suggested that they put something on Front Porch Forum or Town website that Water and Sewer plant does sell water especially with drought conditions.
Approval of Minutes, Warrants and Purchase Orders
Minutes:
Furr moved to approve the minutes of September 2, 2025. Farr seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Farr, Furr, Sander, Wolaver in favor. Motion approved.
Purchase Orders:
Farr moved to approve PO# 5352 to Simon Operation Services for a Grade 4 Contracted Operator in the amount of $42,996.00. Sander seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Farr, Furr, Sander, Wolaver in favor. Motion approved.
Warrants:
Sander moved to approve the Warrants as presented. Furr seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Farr, Furr, Sander, Wolaver in favor. Motion approved.
Items for Presentation or Discussion with those present
Update on special meeting for a site visit to the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Timestamp: 0:09
Arneson summarized that MMCTV could video a tour for the Commission to explain the 20-year Study. Arneson stated that MMCTV preferred 6-7 PM on September 29th.
Review of August 2025 water data
Timestamp: 0:09
Snow summarized that they had some pump issues, but they got it right back in working order. Sander stated that while outside of the preferred range, it was in no way unsafe but just a little below the target range.
Consideration of approving a change order to the engineering for the 20 year study
Timestamp: 0:11
Arneson reviewed the two additional services beyond the scope, the phased approach of the project and rate analysis.
Furr moved to approve the change order for the Wastewater 20 Year Study. Sander seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Farr, Furr, Sander, Wolaver in favor. Motion approved.
Update on easement obtainment for the Tilden Ave., Bridge St., and Cochran Rd. Waterline Replacement Project
Timestamp: 0:14
Snow summarized attempts to hand out easements. Arneson stated they are up to seven of the twenty-two that they need. Wolaver confirmed he would send another community email out.
Review of draft letter regarding the installation of additional curb stops during the Tilden Ave., Bridge St., and Cochran Rd. Waterline Replacement
Timestamp: 0:16
Arneson summarized he drafted a letter looking for feedback from the Commission that outlines the project from previous meetings.
Superintendent’s Report
Timestamp: 0:25
Snow stated that the new hire has been doing great. Snow confirmed he is looking into the website for the water meters. Snow stated there have been no problems with the press.
Farr reminded everyone with drought conditions that the Water and Sewer plant does sell water.
Discuss Items for Next Agenda:
-MMCTV Tour
-New logo for shirts
-September water data
-Easement update
-Special meeting Oct 7
Adjournment
Furr moved to adjourn. Sander seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Hill, Farr, Furr, Sander, Wolaver in favor. Motion approved.
Meeting adjourned at: 6:40 pm
Chat file from Zoom: None
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Town of Richmond
Meeting of the Water and Sewer Commission
September 15, 2025
Richmond Town Center Meeting Room, 3rd Floor – 203 Bridge Street, Richmond, VT
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Agenda
6:00 PM 1. Welcome and Public Comment
6:02 PM 2. Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to the Agenda
6:05 PM 3. Approval of Minutes, Purchase Orders, and Warrants*
a. Minutes of 9/2/25
6:10 PM 4. Items for Presentation or Discussion with those present
a. Update on special meeting for a site visit to the Wastewater Treatment Facility (5 min)
b. Review of August 2025 water data # (5 min)
c. Consideration of approving a change order to the engineering for the 20 year study* (10 min)
d. Update on easement obtainment for the Tilden Ave., Bridge St., and Cochran Rd. Waterline Replacement Project (5 min)
e. Review of draft letter regarding the installation of additional curb stops during the Tilden Ave., Bridge St., and Cochran Rd. Waterline Replacement # (10 min)
f. Superintendent’s Report (10 min)
6:55 PM 5. Discuss Items for Next Agenda and Adjourn
Time is available at each meeting for public comment.
If you would like to schedule a time with the Commission or need assistance to participate in the meeting, please call
Josh Arneson, Richmond Town Manager at 434-5170 or jarneson@richmondvt.gov
Links to videos of Water and Sewer Commission meetings can be found at mtmansfieldctv.org
Documents related to this meeting can be found at: www.richmondvt.gov/documents/water-sewer-commission-meeting-documents/
*denotes action item # denotes item(s) included in packet