MINUTES
March 10, 2008
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Present |
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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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Others in Attendance: |
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Chris Putz |
Westfield Evening News |
Greg Scibelli |
Southwick Suffield Advertiser |
Ted LaBorde |
Republican News |
Richard Grannells |
DPW Special Assistant |
The scheduled meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman, Mr. Arnold, at 7:00 p.m.
Jim Middleton took the Board's picture for the 2007 Annual Town Report.
Public Comments: None
Appointments: 7:02 p.m. Richard Grannells
DPW Special Assistant
RE: Update on Route 168 Reconstruction Project
Mr. Grannells came to the meeting to give the Board an update on the Route 168 (Congamond Road) Reconstruction Project. (See Attachment "A"). The Board approved Mr. Grannells to hold a hearing.
Mr. Grannells also discussed the Lake Management Committee surveillance camera system at the Town Boat Launch. A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to sign a Memorandum of Agreement between Lake Management Committee and Public Safety. It will not be the responsibility of Southwick Police Department, Southwick Fire Department, and the Southwick Emergency Dispatch Center to provide continual coverage to monitor the security systems. They will only be utilized in emergency situations and for criminal investigations by Public Safety.
Bills, Mail and Correspondences:
• A thank you was received from Chris Faria and family for the card sent congratulating them for the birth of their daughter Isabella.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve an invoice from Bacon & Wilson in the amount of $175.00.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve an invoice from Bacon & Wilson in the amount of $5,837.50
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve an invoice from Bacon & Wilson in the amount of $1,862.50.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) for Mr. Stinehart to sign a Notice to Proceed for Tighe and Bond for the Parallel Interceptor Design for Phase II of the Sewer Project for a portion of the work.
• The Board received the revised Press Release extending an invitation to attend receptions for the final candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools.
• A Press Release went out requesting articles for the May Special and Annual Town Meetings be submitted by close of business April 4, 2008.
• The Board voted to use a photograph of the new Visitor's Center at the North Boat Launch for the picture on the front of the 2007 Annual town Report.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to sign Amendment #1 to the Contract Agreement between the Town of Southwick Planning Board and Baystate Environmental Consultants, Inc, for the review of Williamsburg Estates.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the request from DPW Director Mr. Neece to re-appropriate the Chapter 90 Spending Plan from Granville Road Sidewalks - $50,000, the Hydraulic Tailgate Conveyor - $11,000, and Feeding Hills Road Sidewalk Balance - $5,000 to address improvements for Honey Pot Road.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to sign the Agreement between A. R. Green & Son, Inc. and the Town of Southwick for the replacement of the front windows at Town Hall.
• The Board approved an extension for the submittal of the STRSD FY 2009 Budget from April 1st to April 15th, 2008 as requested by the School.
• A MOTION was made by Mr. Cataldo, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the February 4, 2008 minutes as amended.
• A letter was received from Lane Construction Corp. stating they have informed "Dig Safe" of their intent to commence work on March 31, 2008 for the construction of the Phase I Rails to Trails Project including 3 bridges in Southwick MA, Contract #53283.
• The Board was notified by the Planning Board of the formal withdrawal for the Zone Change request for Lot 2 Jarry Drive.
• 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.
• Citizen's Police Academy graduation is scheduled for May 6, 2008.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell seconded by Mr. Cataldo (Vote-Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 7:40 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
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