1. Call Meeting to Order:

Chairman Romond called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

2. Roll Call:

Members Present: Bill Romond, Pat Kearney, Steve Kruger, Moe Germain, Betty Carvellas, John Nichols
Absent: Karen Bates

3. Approval of Minutes - August 22, 2001

Mr. Nichols made motion to approve the minutes of August 22, 2001. Mr. Kearney seconded the motion and it passed.

4. New Business:

Mr. Romond updated the group regarding two potential new members of the committee. He informed the committee that as far as he knew there were two applicants for the two slots. It was agreed that these applicants should follow the same process we did - interview with the Select Board to become members.

Mr. Romond brought up the item of our response to Bryan Osborne. At the last meeting, Bryan requested that we look carefully at the existing Public Works Specifications and Standards document and draft a CWQC opinion. Discussion followed. Mr. Romond will draft a statement, and e-mail it to members for their approval.

Mr. Romond asked about steps we should take to implement our Grant. Discussion followed. We would like regular updates from Bryan regarding the status and progress of all three Grants. Mr. Romond will communicate this to Bryan and also ask that all committee members receive copies of all three Grants.

Mr. Romond began a discussion of how to begin implementing our Grant. It was decided that Mr. Romond will communicate with Bryan to discuss the job description and timeline for interviewing and hiring the person who will do the Strategic Plan development.

5. Set Next Meeting Date and Meeting Location

The committee agreed that the next meetings will (tentatively) take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month through Dec 12. Those dates are: October - 10 and 14; November - 14 and 28; December 12. These meeting will take place at the Colchester Meeting House either the main floor or in the basement level.

6. Adjournment

Having no further business to discuss, the CWQC adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

John Nichols, Vice-Chair, Colchester Water Quality Committee

Approved this _____ day of ________ , 2001