The Boothbay Region Water District Board of Trustees sailed through a full agenda when they met June 10 at the Water District's Office.

Chairman Harry Pinkham performed the bid opening for the East Boothbay tank demolition project. The five submitted bids ranged from $10,750 to $50,000. District Manager Jon Ziegra said he would review the bids for completeness and report back to the board at its next meeting.

Alden Jordan submitted a written proposal to settle the disagreement over material quantities for the Reed Road project. After some discussion, the board told Jordan that they needed time to review his proposal and tabled action until their next meeting.

Ziegra reported that Southport has been using an inordinate amount of water in recent weeks, averaging 100,000 gallons/day. Water usage has spiked twice and then later returned to normal use levels. The District sent a letter to the board of selectmen notifying them of the situation. Currently, BRWD does not know what has caused this sporadic increased water demand.

Ziegra reported that all the grant requirements for the Sea Street water improvements project have been met. BRWD will also be receiving a $10,000 grant from the state for development of a master plan.

Ziegra outlined two alternatives to extend water service up Montgomery Road. This project, if constructed, would be jointly funded by a homeowner with severe well problems. The board approved further investigation into the less costly of the alternatives, which would require obtaining an easement over private property.

The next meeting is scheduled for June 24 at 2 p.m.