Town of Southwick, MA - Minutes February 04, 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:
Ken Frazer	110 N. Longyard Rd.
Scott Ricker	28 Lake Shore Drive
Chris Putz	Westfield Evening News
Greg Scibelli	Southwick Suffield Advertiser
Jeff Neece	DPW Director
John Satterlee	Honey Pot Road
Denis Gaido	Building Inspector
Dominic DiBella	Dominic’s North Pond Inn

A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote-Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. according to MGL Chap. 39, Subsection 23B, Para. 6 to reconvene to Open Session. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Arnold-Yes, Mr. Pinell-Yes, Mr. Cataldo-Yes.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote-Unanimous) to go out of Executive Session at 7:07 p.m. according to MGL Chap. 39, Subsection 23B, Para. 6 to reconvene to Open Session. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Arnold-Yes, Mr. Pinell-Yes, Mr. Cataldo-Yes.

Mr. Frazer came to the meeting stating he felt “hassled” by the Board of Selectmen, Chief of Police and Southwick Animal Control Officer. The Board asked Mr. Frazer to put everything in writing and they would look into it.

1. He feels the Town Hall should not be deemed historic. He stated when the renovation project was done in 1998 a metal exterior was added to the staircase and that alteration results in the building not being able to be considered historic.

2. He also commented on another historical site in Southwick, stating the Phelps homestead, 20 Depot Street should not be considered historic. He would appreciate the Southwick Historical Commission not referring to the building as aon a historic register as it is not.

Mr. Satterlee complained about the road conditions of Honey Pot Road. The Board informed him that DPW and the Board was aware of it’s’ condition, and will readdress the issue. Last year the residents decided they did not want the road paved, therefore DPW can only do so much to stop the deterioration of the road during the winter months. Mr. Satterlee wants to circulate a petition to remove scenic road status for this road.

Mr. DiBella came to the meeting to give the Board an update on the renovations for Dominic’s North Pond Inn. The transfer of the liquor license was approved in July of 2007 and the Board was inquiring as to the status. Mr. DiBella stated he was waiting on the bank, which should be by the end of next week. He will call with an update.

Mr. Gaido then discussed the noise levels on the lakes from aggers, snowmobiles, etc. Complaints have been received from residents in the area.

• Special Town Meeting date has been set for Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The Board discussed what articles may be on the warrant.

• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to send Zone Changes for Sunnyside Road, Map B Parcel 9 (Bannis), and 787 College Highway, Map B Parcel 27 (Silan), to the Planning Board for hearings.

• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to adopt the Scope of Services for the Cable Access TV Coordinator.

• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to release the bids for the replacement of existing handrails/stair tread nosings in the stairways of the Town Hall.

• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Chair to sign the CDBG Grant paperwork.

• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to sign the Compact Disc Litigation Settlement for the Library for the Mass Attorney General’s Office.

• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to appoint a list of poll workers through June 31, 2008 per Chapter 54, Section 12.

• Notification was received from the Finance Committee that they support the Board’s decision to pursue the Emergency Telephone Communication System, Connect City.

• The Board supports Channel 15 airing the disc received from the MMA entitled “Cities and Towns Build Our Economic Future: Investing in Our Communities for Fiscal Stability, Growth and Prosperity”.

• Mr. Cataldo and possibly Mr. Arnold will attend the March 14, 2008 Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Westfield State College.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote-Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 8:18 p.m. according to MGL Chap. 39, Subsection 23B, Para. 3 to reconvene to Open Session. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Arnold-Yes, Mr. Pinell-Yes, Mr. Cataldo-Yes.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote-Unanimous) to go out of Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. according to MGL Chap. 39, Subsection 23B, Para. 3 to reconvene to Open Session. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Arnold-Yes, Mr. Pinell-Yes, Mr. Cataldo-Yes.

A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote-Unanimous) to transmit the attached COLA’s, Market Adjustments and Stipend levels for FY08.

Being no further adjustments A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote-Unanimous) to adjourn at 9:30 p.m.