From: Jay Moynihan
WPCA Special Meeting Minutes (draft) – 9/5/24
WPCA Meeting
September 5, 2024
6:00 pm
Zoom
Present: Tim Larson, Chris Shelton, Bob Palazzo, Dennis Colombie, James Moynihan, Diane Duhaime
1. Project Update – Fuss & O’Neil (F&O)
Kirk Mailman of F&O provided the members with a project overview, state involvement & potential financing support, permitting requirements, current projected project costs, timetables, and identified potential project challenges.
2. Motion to enter into a contract with F&O for support services, based upon the draft proposal provided by F&O, dated August 20, 2024. Final language to be finalized. Maximum of $9,300 Chairman authorized to sign final contract. (Moynihan, Shelton). Vote to approve: 5-0
3. Motion to contract with Carolyn Cumello, utilizing the model agreement recently enacted between Carolyn and the BOG. Chairman authorized to sign final contract which will include descriptive illustrations of her duties. (Moynihan, Shelton). Vote to approve: 5-0
4. Discussion was conducted re: potential attorneys/legal firms which might serve as the WPCA’s legal counsel. At conclusion of discussion it was agreed that potential candidates identified by members of the sub-committee reviewing the matter (Palazzo, Colombie & Shelton) will forward background information and billing rates of the potential candidates
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 pm (Palazzo, Colombie), Vote to approve: 5-0