Minutes
February 25, 2008
7:00 P.M.
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Chairman, Fred B. Arnold, II |
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Vice-Chairman, Roger B. Cataldo |
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Selectmen Clerk, Arthur G. Pinell |
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Chief Administrative Officer, Karl J. Stinehart |
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Administrative Assistant, Sondra S. Pendleton |
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Selectmen's PT Secretary, Robin A. Solek |
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7:00 P.M. Public Comments:
Charles Dunlap, SEMA Director informed the Selectmen that the State is requesting an updated template for the Town of Southwick's COOP plan to cover thirty days of disaster. Each department will have its own responsibilities this will be due May 2008 for review. More specifically, a succession plan for the executive branch is needed.
7:05 P.M. Bills and Mail:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell, seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote - Unanimous) to sign all of the following:
• The Board of Selectmen appointed Tom McLaughlin and Tom Calabrese to the Agricultural Committee.
• The Board of Selectmen appointed Anna Demko as an alternate to the Agricultural Committee.
• A letter was received from the Postmaster. Mail will resume on Honey Pot Road.
• An invoice from Annino, Draper & Moore in the amount of $984.00.
• An invoice from Fitzgerald and Halladay in the amount of $6,250.00.
7:10 P.M. Hearing Class II Auto Agent Rules and Regulations:
Mr. Arnold opened the hearing at 7:10 p.m. The hearing notice was read in its entirety. Town Meeting set the number of used car licenses at 17. The hearing was necessary to amend the rules/regulations to match the new limit. Mr. Arnold then asked if there were any questions or comments. Mr. Patnode had some concerns and submitted a letter. The Chairman entered Wayne Patnode's letter into the hearing. See attached. Mr. Arnold asked for those in favor of the number of used car licenses reducing to 17. Mr. Guiel and Mr. Supernant spoke in favor of the used car licenses changing to 17. Mr. Arnold asked for those against.
There were none against. A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote - Unanimous) to close the hearing at 7:35 p.m.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote - Unanimous) to adopt the amended Class II auto agent rules and regulations.
7:40 P.M. PVPC Re: Clean Energy Plan:
Jessica Allen from PVPC gave a brief overview of the Clean Energy Plan. The plan is designed to reduce our region's energy use, help to clean energy resources, address the adverse consequences of climate change and build a new industry cluster that can create jobs here in the Pioneer Valley.
Bills and Mail Continued:
• A request was submitted from Tracy Root, Animal Control Officer for a change in adoption fees. Adoption for dogs and cats $75.00 that have shots, spayed/neutered and $40.00 with a $30.00 refundable deposit (state required for un-neutered animals) that have not gone to the vet. A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote - Unanimous) to raise the adoption rates.
• A contract from Tighe and Bond in the amount of $120,000.00 for design of the interceptor for the Board of Selectmen to sign. A future notice to proceed encompassing the first $20k - $35k will be issued shortly.
• A notice was received from Sgt Sanders stating the next Citizen's Police Academy graduation will be May 6, 2008 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• An invitation to a St. Patrick's Day breakfast from the Westfield Chamber of Commerce on March 14, 2008 at Westfield State College.
• A letter of resignation from Virginia Schwarzenbach, secretary to the Community Preservation Committee was accepted with regret.
• R. Levesque Associates made a formal withdrawal to the former zone change request for Lot 2 Jarry Drive.
• Governor Deval Patrick will be at Westfield State College on February 27, 2008 for a conversation about Teachers and Education in Massachusetts.
• Chief Krynicki submitted a report of an after hour's violation at Nora's Restaurant. Selectmen set a March 31, 2008 as a hearing date on the matter.
• The property owners on Honey Pot Road were sent a notification of a Planning Board Public Hearing to complete the work depicted on a plan to remove trees and reform drainage patterns on the road edge, re-grade the surface and place storm rip rap at drainage outfall areas. The Hearing will take place on March 4, 2008 at 8:15 p.m.
• The Board of Selectmen awarded the 1996 Chevy GMC and the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria to the highest bidder. The 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be on the next surplus property sale. The remaining surplus equipment from the Police Department can be given away to Town residents. The Chief Administrative Officer will execute the necessary paperwork to sell the vehicles and place a press release in the newspaper / web page.
• The next EMD quarterly meeting will be on February 28, 2008 at the Oaks in Agawam, MA.
• A letter was received from the law offices of Moir & Ross regarding the easement for Gary J. Parker at 43 Depot Street. It is o the March 15, 2008 STM for action.
A MOTION was made at 8:30 p.m. by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to go into Executive Session according to MGL Chap.39, Subsection 23B, Par. 3, 6, & 8, not to reconvene to Open Session. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Cataldo: Yes, Mr. Pinell: Yes, Mr. Arnold: Yes.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin A. Solek
Board of Selectmen's Part-time Secretary
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