BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes
January 7, 2008
7:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE: |
Chairman, Fred B. Arnold II |
Present |
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Vice Chairman, Roger B. Cataldo |
Present |
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Arthur G. Pinell |
Present |
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Chief Administrative Officer - Karl J. Stinehart |
Present |
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Administrative Assistant, Sondra S. Pendleton |
Present |
7:03 P.M. Public Comments:
Scott Ricker wanted to know why the Building Inspector did not speak at the AAB Hearing. Why has SHC not listed Consolidated School/Town Hall with State Historic.
Lynn Boucher, Westfield Chamber of Commerce dates February 1, 2008 Outlook Program, March 14, 2008.
7:10 P.M. Brass Rail Re: Transfer of Liquor License:
Mr. Arnold opened the hearing at 7:10 p.m. The hearing notice was read in its entirety. Scott Ricker read a letter he wrote to the Board of Selectmen stating his concerns about proper access to the Brass Rail/Cove Restaurant.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the liquor license transfer to Scuderi Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a The Cove as read in the legal ad. A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to sign the Form 43 and send to the ABCC. A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to close the hearing at 7:24 p.m.
7:25 P.M. Superintendent of Schools Re: MSBA Update:
Superintendent Witham, School Committee Members Dick Condron and Betsey Magni came before the Board to give an update on the School Building Assistance for the STRSD.
Bills and Mail:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to sign all of the following:
• A thank you from the Library staff for holding the holiday gathering for Town Hall employees.
• An invoice in the amount for $3,450.00 for Aquatic Control for the Aquatic Management Program.
• A memo was received from the Planning Board. On October 30, 2007 they held a hearing to increase the fine for Zoning by-law violations from $50.00 to $300.00. The vote was tied 2 yes and 2 no; therefore the Planning Board has no recommendation on passage of this by-law.
• A memo was received from the Planning Board. On September 4, 2007 with continuation on October 30 and December 11 on the proposed amendment to the Southwick Zoning Code known as Erosion and Sediment Control for Stormwater Management. The Planning Board voted to make no recommendation on this by-law.
• Fire Chief Morris sent a memo updating the Board of Selectmen in regards to the inspections required for liquor licenses that need to be renewed.
• A legal notice for a Public Hearing for FY 2008 Community Development Fund. The meeting will be held on January 14, 2008.
• The minutes of October 29, 2007 were approved.
• The minutes of December 21, 2007 were approved.
• The Chief of Police sent a memo in regards to a large number of snowmobile complaints. He has requested the MA Environmental Police to patrol and enforce the Town of Southwick.
• A letter from Comcast notifying the Selectmen of pricing changes and improvements.
• A letter from the Board of Health to review a departmental protocol for a response to fires which may have public health import.
• The Selectmen designated Dick Grannells as Southwick’s Military Civilian Community Council member at Barnes National Guard.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote – Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 8:50 P.M. according to MGL Chap.
39, Subsection 23B, Par. 3, & 6, to reconvene to Open Session. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Arnold – Yes, Mr. Cataldo – Yes, Mr. Pinell - Yes.
Bills and Mail Cont’d:
• The Board of Selectmen will compose a letter to the Registration Committee to support the Northampton-New Haven Canal be placed on the National Register of Historic Sites.
• The Board of Selectmen approved DPW Director Neece’s recommendation to deficit spend on the Winter Roads budget for fiscal year 2008.
• The Selectmen signed a letter to Suffield First Selectmen and CRC regarding the FY 2009 Congamond Lakes Treatment and Budget.
• A request for legal services for the Historical Commission was approved.
• The Selectmen approved the amount of Class I, II, III licenses from 25 to 17 to follow up with a future hearing since the new town by-law reducing the number of licenses was approved by the Mass Attorney General Office.
• The Board of Selectmen approved to prepare layout and acceptance forms for Jared Lane/Jared Estates.
Being that no further business was brought forward before the Board of Selectmen A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell, seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote-Unanimous) to adjourn the Board of Selectmen’s Meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Transcribed by,
Robin Solek
Part-Time Board of Selectmen’s Secretary
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