Board of Selectmen
MINUTES
January 14, 2008
Attendance: |
|
Present |
|
Chairman, Fred B. Arnold, II |
X |
|
Vice-Chairman, Roger B. Cataldo |
X |
|
Selectmen Clerk, Arthur G. Pinell |
X |
|
Chief Administrative Officer, Karl J. Stinehart |
X |
|
Administrative Assistant, Sondra S. Pendleton |
X |
Others in Attendance: |
Fred Gore |
Westfield Evening News |
Chris Putz |
Westfield Evening News |
Ted LaBorde |
Republican News |
Greg Scibelli |
Southwick Suffield Advertiser |
Barbara MacEwan |
Historical Commission |
Karen Brzenzinski |
Historical Commission |
Jim Mazik |
PVPC |
Jeanne Margarites |
Council on Aging Director |
Marcus Phelps |
Town Planner |
Jeff Neece |
DPW Director |
John Westcott |
Supervisor Buildings and Grounds |
David Hall |
Ranch Golf Club |
Lynn Boscher |
Westfield Chamber of Commerce |
Scott Ricker |
28 Lake Shore Drive |
Mark Krynicki |
Chief of Police |
The scheduled meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman, Mr. Arnold, at 7:00 p.m.
Public Comments: 7:00 p.m. None
Appointments:
7:01 p.m. |
Southwick Historical Commission |
|
|
RE: Old Library Re-Use Grant |
|
|
Barbara MacEwan |
Historical Commission |
|
Karen Brzenzinski |
Historical Commission |
The Historical Commission met with the Board to discuss the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF) Grant administered by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), the MPPF is a state funded 50% reimbursable matching grant program. It was established to support the preservation of properties, landscapes and historic sites. This grant would be used to preserve the Old Town Library Building, to use as a recording studio for Channel 15 and storage for town documents. The Board supports the efforts of the Historical Commission for applying for the grant. (See Attachment “A”)
Bills, Mail and Correspondences:
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to sign an invoice from Bacon and Wilson, for General Legal, in the amount of $1,737.50.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to sign an invoice from Bacon and Wilson, for General Legal, in the amount of $2,150.00.
• Mr. Pinell and Mr. Stinehart will meet with Woodland School student Christopher Forcier to answer questions he has regarding local government.
• The Police Department issued a memo to the Board regarding Guiel’s Towing subcontracting his towing rotation calls to another towing company and has asked that the Board contacting him regarding the Towing Rules and Regulations. A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) for the Board to send a letter prohibiting the use of sub-contracted tow companies with out town approval.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to appointment Mary Jane Connelly as an Associate Member on the Council on Aging.
Hearing:
7:20 p.m. |
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission |
|
Public Hearing/CDBG Grant |
|
See Attachment “B” PVPC Sign In Sheet |
Mr. Arnold read the hearing notice (See Attachment “B”) in its’ entirety. Mr. Mazik explained the projects that would be included in the grant. (See Attachment “C”). Mr. Arnold then asked if anyone had any comments:
Mr. Ricker inquired as to whether this address public housing. Mr. Mazik informed him it would not.
Mr. Arnold then closed the hearing at 7:34 p.m.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to proceed with submittal of the grant application for $978,300.00 as presented.
Appointments Continued:
7:40 p.m. |
David Hall - Ranch Golf Club |
|
RE: New Subdivision for Sunnyside Road Concerns |
Mr. Hall came to the meeting regarding concerns with the Planning Board and a subdivision development near the Olde Farm Golf Course (See Attachment “E”). He wanted to ensure that the wetlands, right of way, easements, waivers, egress concerns, etc. were addressed with the same criteria as with the past subdivisions that have been built near the Olde Farm Golf Course. Mr. Hall stated he is all for development of the property, however he doesn’t want it to impact the neighbors. The Board stated the Planning Board would be hiring someone to do a peer engineering review. Barbara MacEwan, Historical Commission, requested that she be allowed to look at the heritage landscape aspect of the project.
Bills, Mail and Correspondences Continued:
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the minutes of December 10, 2007, as amended.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the contract with Aquatic Control Technologies for treatment of the Congamond Lakes for May/June 2008.
• The Board received notification of abutters for a Public Hearing, being held by the Board of Water Commissioners for the new well house, which is required by the Mass. Wetlands Protection Act.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Town Treasurer/Collector/Clerk’s Office for tax title takings in the amount of $10,000.00.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve an invoice in the amount of $1,580.00 from the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield for the after school program.
• Mr. Grannells will be attending the first 104FW MC3 (Civilian Community Council) Meeting at Barnes ANG Base as a representative to the Board of Selectmen.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Arnold seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote-Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 8:04 p.m. according to MGL Chap. 39, Subsection 23B, Para. 3 & 6 not to reconvene to Open Session. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Arnold-Yes, Mr. Pinell-Yes, Mr. Cataldo-Yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra S. Pendleton
Administrative Assistant
| 
