BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes
July 14, 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 |
Abssent |
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Selectmen’s Part-Time Secretary, Robin A. Solek |
Present |
7:00 P.M. Public Comments:
Scott Ricker, resident inquired as to the status of the Building Inspector’s report of the service counters at the Summer House and at a business in Karmen Rhodes Plaza. He also mentioned there was not adequate handicap parking at the Southwick fireworks. Mr. Ricker also stated that there were violations at last year’s fireman’s carnival and what was being done to correct them for this year. The Selectmen referred the issue to Mr. John Westcott who co-ordinates the Association event.
Dr. Jay A. Barry, Superintendent of STRSD came before the Board of Selectmen to introduce himself. The Board of Selectmen welcomed him and look forward to working with him.
7:05 P.M. Hearing Louie B’s Liquor Violation:
Mr. Cataldo opened the hearing at 7:10 p.m. The hearing notice was read in its entirety.
Sgt. Sanders read the police report. Mr. Cataldo opened the hearing to comments. Chief Krynicki spoke in regards to the violations and recommended a 3 day suspension beginning this week-end. Ms. Nolasco stated that she did not have a clear understanding of the established hours and that Louie B’s should have the same hours of operation as the other bars in town. Mr. St. Pierre stated that it is a local decision by the liquor commissioners as to setting the hours on one day permits. It was an oversight on the application. Mr. Pinell asked Ms. Nolasco if she thought perhaps having a police officer on duty would help her to conform to the stipulations. Ms. Nolasco stated no, that the Police Officer was not even clear on the closing time. Mr. Cataldo made it clear that the alteration of premises was not a violation because Ms.
Nolasco did not have a liquor license at the time the work was performed and the issue, through a revised building description will, be addressed at the July 28, 2008 hearing. A MOTION was made by Mr. St.Pierre, seconded by Mr. Pinell to close the hearing at 7:25 p.m.
A MOTION was made by Mr. St.Pierre, seconded by Mr. Cataldo to issue a verbal warning. Roll call vote Mr. St.Pierre (Y); Mr. Cataldo (Y); Mr. Pinell (N).
A MOTION was made by Mr. St.Pierre to amend the balance of one day liquor licenses to close Louie B’s consistent with the other liquor establishments in the town. There was no second to the motion. The motion failed.
The hearing for the grant of a new year round liquor license will be held on July 28, 2008 to William Rivera.
7:30 P.M. Tow Operator’s Meeting:
Guiel’s Towing, Prifti Towing, Suburban Towing, and JL Towing met with the Board of Selectmen to review the amount of tow operators on call for the town. Mr. Guiel informed the Board he will be retiring at the end of July and will be removed from the list of tow operators. A MOTION was made by Mr. St.Pierre, seconded by Mr. Pinell to add John Litwak to the tow operators list effective August 1, 2008 when Guiel’s goes off line.
7:45 P.M. Roger B. Cataldo:
Mr. Cataldo turned the meeting over to Mr. Pinell to act as Chairman for the topic of Reserve Officer appointment by the Police Commission and went into the audience as a private citizen. Mr. Cataldo explained to the Board that in June 2008 a legislative bill was passed to allow Mr. Cataldo to function as a Reserve Officer until the age of 70. Mr. Cataldo would like the Board of Selectmen to re-appoint him as a Reserve Officer upon passage of a physical and completion of the last three modules of in service training. The Police Chief was agreeable as long as conditions were met. A MOTION was made by Mr. St.Pierre, seconded by Mr. Pinell to appoint Mr. Cataldo as a Reserve Officer upon the above conditions and legal clarifications on abstaining from police matters while a Selectman. Mr. Pinell turned the meeting back over to Mr.
Cataldo who resumed his Selectman duties.
Bills and Mail:
A MOTION was made by Mr. St.Pierre, seconded by Mr. Pinell (Vote – Unanimous) to sign all of the following:
• The Board of Selectmen approved of a one day liquor license for Our Lady of the Lake Church on August 17, 2008.
• The Board of Selectmen approved of a one day liquor license for the Southwick Rotary Club Barbeque that will be held at the Southwick Recreation Center on July 27, 2008.
• The amendment of Ground Lease for the Westfield Gas & Electric Cooperative for the additional cost to update the Rails-to-Trails Phase II project was signed.
• An invoice from Bacon & Wilson in the amount of $4,270.00.
• An invoice from Bacon & Wilson in the amount of $6,250.00
• The Board of Selectmen received a letter from Nicholas Danielle, Chairman of the Sewer Implementation Committee expressing their interest in being appointed as the Sewer Commissioners. The Board will review their request.
• Mr. Pinell abstained from the following vote. A MOTION was made by Mr. St.Pierre, seconded by Mr. Cataldo to support the Planning Board’s acceptance of Lauren Lane and Deer Run in the Pine Knoll III subdivision as public ways and schedule a layout hearing.
• Chief Krynicki is requesting funds to cover the cost for full time Academy training for two officers in this fiscal year in the amount of $8,000.00. The Selectmen approved the Chief’s request to the Finance Committee Reserve account.
• Mr. Pinell will attend the Community Preservation meeting on July 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
• The Sewer Implementation Committee and Board of Selectmen will hold an informational meeting on the proposed Phase 2 sewer system expansion program. The meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium on September 9, 2008 and October 7, 2008.
• A memo was received from Jeff Neece, DPW Director to inform the Selectmen the Board the Water Commissioners voted to increase the administrative fee to the Town of Southwick to an annual fee of $66, 400.00.
• The Westfield Boys & Girls Club was awarded the after school contract for 9/1/08-6/30/09 in the amount of $15,800.00 as recommended by Park & Recreation Commission.
• A subordination agreement in the amount of $17,000.00 and a release of lien for 50 Granville Road.
• A letter was received from the AFSCME Council 93 reminding the town that Article 18.10 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement call for a four day on, two day off schedule.
• A request from the Animal Control Officer was approved to place donation cans around local business establishments for the Animal Shelter to defray vet costs.
• The Selectmen voted to bond the new fire tanker/pumper on a 15 year basis.
• The Board signed a settlement agreement with AFSCME Council 93.
• An invitation was sent from B&E Precision Aircraft Components & Hamilton Sundstrand to attend a Signing Ceremony on July 30, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
• Captain David Wetherall was approved to return to work full duty for the Town of Southwick Volunteer Fire Department.
• A release of CDBG lien at 17Powdermill Road in the amount of $7,980.00.
A MOTION was made at 8:43 p.m. by Mr. Pinell, seconded by Mr. St.Pierre (Vote-Unanimous) to go into Executive Session according to MGL Chap.39, Subsection 23B, Par. 3 and 6 to reconvene to Open Session. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Cataldo: Yes, Mr. Pinell: Yes, Mr. St.Pierre: Yes
A MOTION was made at 9:30 p.m. by Mr. Pinell, seconded by Mr. St.Pierre (Vote-Unanimous) to reconvene to Open Session Session. Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Cataldo: Yes, Mr. Pinell: Yes, Mr. St.Pierre: Yes
Mr. Cataldo recused himself from the following vote. A MOTION was made by A. Pinell, seconded by D. St.Pierre to approve Reserve Officers overtime to be calculated after 40 hours worked.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Pinell, seconded by Mr. St.Pierre to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin A. Solek
Board of Selectmen’s Part-time Secretary
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