Select Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting date:
Monday, December 19, 2016
All meetings of the Select Board are recorded
ATTENDANCE: | Chairman, Russell S. Fox |
Vice-Chairman, Doug Moglin - Late | |
Clerk, Joseph J. Deedy | |
Chief Administrative Officer, Karl J. Stinehart | |
Administrative Assistant, Sondra S. Pendleton |
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: See Attachment “A” – 1 Page(s)
Public Comments:
None.
Payroll/Payables Warrant and Acceptance of Minutes:
- The Select Board acknowledged Payables Warrant #1716B, dated 12/13/16 in the amount of $275.00.
- The Select Board acknowledged Payables Warrant #1715B, dated 12/19/16 in the amount of $436,673.52.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the 12/12/16 Minutes.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the 12/12/16 Executive Session Minutes.
Action Items: Bills, Mail, Correspondence, Vendor and/or Personnel Contracts, Personnel Decisions, Policy Adoptions, Payroll Actions, Old Business, New Business, Etc.-Possible Motions/Votes:
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to vote to renew all 2017 Liquor Licenses pending receipt of all requirements by the Local Liquor Licensing Commission.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to vote to renew all 2017 Class I, II, III Car Dealership Licenses pending receipt of all requirements by the Local Liquor Licensing Commission.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to vote to table the signature on a MOA for Board of Health regarding P.O.D.’s (Points of Dispensary).
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to vote to accept a donation of $200.00 towards the purchase of new Southwick Police Department firearms from Keith and Diane David.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to approve a Finance Committee Reserve Fund Transfer for the Southwick Fire Department, in the amount of $20,000.00, for the Vehicle Repair Account.
Mr. Moglin joined the meeting.
- Mr. Moglin met with the Planning Board for a discussion and A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin and Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to refer the Zoning By-Law Moratorium request, related to medical/recreational marijuana, back to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing.
- The Board received notification of the School Committee Facility Study and Transportation Study Presentations schedule.
- The Board tabled a request for them to sign a Proclamation for “School Choice Week”, and have requested more information.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to sign a Town Disclaimer related to 3 Buckingham Drive to clear any title concerns a Disclaimer, which will be filed in the HCRD.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to sign a Whalley Park Phase II Construction Contract with J. L. Construction.
Discussions:
Old Business:
- DPW Union Vacancy Posting - A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to transfer Kristofer Anderson to the vacant union position of Heavy Equipment Operator in the Highway Division.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to post the internal posting for the Transfer Station Foreman.
- Update on Curtis Road Animal complaint – ACO Officer will create a synopsis of history of fines documents for the court to pursue overdue fines not paid.
- Open Space Parcels Request – A work session will be booked for all related Boards/Committees and Commissions.
- Community Compact – still reviewing.
- Authorize 3rd new Net Meter Contract – Mr. Stinehart gave an update.
Discussions:
Old Business:
- Discussion and Decision of Town Accountant Selection and Appointment – The Board agreed that they had 4 good candidates for the position. A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to offer the position to Laura Fletcher. A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to offer the position to Laura Fletcher pending successful passage of physical contract negoitiations and any other requirements as set forth by the Select Board/Personnel Board.
New Business:
- Mr. Moglin met with the Planning Board regarding a moratorium on medical marijuana.
- The next Select Board meeting will be Tuesday, 1/3/17.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. RE: M.G.L. Chap. 30A, S20 (b), S21 (2) (3) (6) & (7) Ch. 214, Section 1B and; CMR 29.03 (1) (b).
- Collective Bargaining w/union and non-union personnel and strategy for Collective Bargaining w/union and non-union personnel-DPW, IBPO, IAFF
- Litigation
- Transfer Station Land Lease negotiation
THE BOARD WILL ATTEND THE FIRE ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY GATHERING
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra S. Pendleton
Administrative Assistant