BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes
June 30, 2008
7:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE: |
Chairman, Roger B. Cataldo |
Present |
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Vice Chairman, Arthur G. Pinell |
Present |
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David A. St.Pierre |
Present |
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Chief Administrative Officer - Karl J. Stinehart |
Present |
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Administrative Assistant, Sondra S. Pendleton |
Present |
6:30 P.M. Public Comments:
Scott Ricker came before the Board of Selectmen regarding issues concerning the Building Inspector, the Chief of Police with parking issues for the Fireman’s Carnival, the Fire Chief (see memos) and accessible service counters.
7:10 P.M. Matt Selecki 114 Sunnyside Road:
Mr. Selecki stated his property was flooded and wants reimbursement for damages.
Mr. Selecki claims it is the Ranch Golf Course’s responsibility. DPW will review the plans and the Board will contact David Hall for a follow up.
7:30 P.M. Historical Commission re: Old Libray
The Historical Commission is looking to go to CPC for money to do restorations at the Old Library. They would like to be prepared for the next Special Town Meeting. The Historical Commission still needs better numbers before they prepare an estimate. The Historical Commission is requesting permission to continue plans for restoration.
Bills and Mail:
A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell, seconded by Mr. St.Pierre (Vote-Unanimous) to sign all of the following:
• The Board of Selectmen signed Warrant #0837B in the amount of $1,029,563.49.
• A grant application letter from the Board of Selectmen requested by CPC, Conservation Commission and Park & Rec pursuant to Article 97 of Massachusetts Constitution in favor of Whalley Park.
• John Litwak from J & L Towing had complaints with times and dates where Guiel’s Towing shows up with a Michael’s tow truck. John is requesting to be placed on the tow rotation. Mr. St. Pierre spoke in favor of increasing the number of tow operators from 3 to 4. Mr. Pinell and Mr. Cataldo would like to place all of the tow operators on the July 14, 2008 agenda.
• A subordination agreement for Kimberly Moses in the amount of$11,231.33 at 28 Birchwood Road.
8:05 P.M. Water Commissioners and Jeff Neece DPW Director:
The Water Commissioners met with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the Administrative fees to the town. Presently, the Water Division pays to the Town $26,000.00, the town list of expenses indicated $158,364.00. The Commissioners are willing to pay $57,000.00. The Selectmen will review this in more detail. The Water Commissioners are also suggested to the Board of Selectmen that they are willing to combine their duties as Water Commissioners and become the Water/ Sewer Commissioners too. The Selectmen will research the legalities of this request.
Bills and Mail Cont’d:
• The Board of Selectmen re-affirmed 3 year end Reserve Fund Transfers in the amounts of $10,000.00 for Legal, $17,000.00 for Gas and Oil, $2,000.00 for Electricity for Town Complex and $3,000 for Electricity for Public Safety.
• The Board signed and voted to adopt a Flexible Savings Plan with Sentinel Benefits.
• Legal invoices to Annino Draper & Moore in the amounts of $682.50, $70.00, and $1,382.50.
• Dennis Clark was appointed to be the United Way Representative.
• The Board of Selectmen awarded the bids for Road Sweeping and Guard Rails as recommended by the DPW for FY 2009.
• A contract was signed between the Town of Southwick and F.L. Roberts & Co., Inc. for diesel fuel.
• The quotes for after school services were mailed out.
• The Fire Chief is requesting an increase in the EMT stipend from $7.50 per hour to $8.00 per hour. The Selectmen approved of the stipend scale effective July 1, 2008.
• The Selectmen signed a notice of Public Hearing on the layout of a Private way for Amberleaf Way. Mr. Pinell abstained from the vote.
• The Board voted to issue a written warning to Nora’s on a liquor violation.
• The City of Westfield signed a three month contract with Southwick for the housing of Stray Animals for a total cost of $5,500.00.
• Town Moderator, Jim Putnam appointed Joe Ricco for a three year term to the Finance Committee.
• The Selectmen approved the Board of Health’s request for legal services.
• Marian Duggan-Markos was appointed to the Conservation Commission.
• Ed Nitsch was appointed the FRTA Advisory Board Representative.
• Paul A. LaFlamme, Jeanne M. Reed, Michael A. Girard were appointed as Police Reserve Officers contingent upon passage of a physical , psychological and drug test.
• The Board agreed to keep two applicants in the pool of candidates for six months from 6/30/2008.
• Louie B’s violated one of their one day liquor licenses. The Chief of Police commented on this to the Selectmen and recommended Louie B’s be closed for three days. The Board will take this under advisement and get a determination from William Kelly from the ABCC before they make a decision.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell, seconded by Mr. St. Pierre (Vote – Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 9:05 P.M. according to MGL Chap.
39, Subsection 23B, Par. 3, 6, & 8 not to reconvene to Open Session. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Pinell – Yes, Mr. St. Pierre – Yes, Mr. Cataldo - Yes.
Transcribed by,
Robin Solek
Part-Time Board of Selectmen’s Secretary
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