Print
Share page with AddThis

Select Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting date: 
Monday, November 7, 2016
All meetings of the Select Board are recorded


 

ATTENDANCE:
Chairman, Russell J. Fox
 
Vice-Chairman, Doug Moglin – arrived late
 
Clerk, Joe Deedy
 
Chief Administrative Officer, Karl J. Stinehart
 
Administrative Assistant, Sondra S. Pendleton
 

 

  • OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:           See Attachment “A” – 1 Page(s)
  • 6:50 p.m.       Public Comments -      None
  • Action Items: Bills, Mail, Correspondence, Vendor and/or Personnel Contracts, Personnel Decisions, Policy Adoptions, Payroll Actions, Old Business, New Business, Etc., Possible Motions/Votes:
  • The Board received notification from the ABCC of withdrawal of the Sunmart, LLC, 801 College Highway Appeal.
 
  • The Board was given a copy of the North Pond Land Fundraiser Flyer.  A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) for the Chairman, Mr. Fox, to meet with Franklin Land Trust.  The Board will be getting more involved with this project in the future.
  • The Board received the Southwick Police Department’s Safety Officer Streetlight Petition for another streetlight on Sheep Pasture Road in the area of #237 (WMECO Pole #10T-11).
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to accept the following donation to Southwick Police Department K-9 Fund:  $200.00 – Sodom Mountain Campground.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to accept the following donation to Southwick Police Department K-9 Fund:  $20.00 – Robert and Barbara Berger.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to accept the following donation to Southwick Police Department K-9 Fund:  $200.00 - American Inn Residents Association.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to authorize the Fire Department to apply for the 2016 Fire Act Equipment Grant.  This grant is for $800,000.00 for a ladder truck of which the Town will be responsible for 5% ($40,000.00) and $110,000.00 for a self contained breathing apparatus of which the Town will be responsible for 5% ($5,500.00).
  • 7:00 p.m.       
Class II Hearing
RE: Re-issuance of Class II Car License to KKQB, Inc. d/b/a Walt’s Garage 61 Granville Road
  • Mr. Moglin filed full disclosure in regards to this hearing.  
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to open the Hearing.
  • Mr. Fox read the Legal Ad in its’ entirety.
  • There was no paperwork to be “entered into the record”.
  • The attorney gave a synopsis of the reissuance of the Class II License.  See Attachment “B” – 1 Page(s).
  • The Chairman asked for anyone to speak in favor of the reissuance – none.
  • The Chairman asked for anyone to speak against the reissuance – none.
  • General comments were raised by Mr. and Mrs. Wood (74 Granville Road) and Mr. and Mrs. Hoyd (44 Bugbee Road).  
Mr. Wood was concerned about the safety of the intersection of Bugbee and Granville Road. He also inquired if they were going to be washing cars.  Mr. Wood stated he already has low water pressure and felt that washing cars would make it worse.

 

Mr. Hoyd also stated that he has low water pressure.  

 

DPW will be contacted to look into the low water pressure issues and the Safety Officer will be contacted to talk with the resident regarding the traffic safety issue.

 

  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to close the Hearing.
7:10 p.m.
Class II Hearing
RE:  New Class II Car License issuance to Pynchon Motor Sales, LLC d/b/a Walt’s Auto Sales at 479-483-485 College Highway

 

  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to open the Hearing.
  • Mr. Fox read the Legal Ad in its’ entirety.
  • There was no paperwork to be “entered into the record”.
  • The attorney gave a synopsis of the reissuance of the Class II License.  See Attachment “C” – 1 Page(s).
  • The Chairman asked for anyone to speak in favor of the reissuance – none.
  • The Chairman asked for anyone to speak against the reissuance – none.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to close the Hearing.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to re-open both of the above hearings for discussion.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to grant the reissuance of the existing license of a Class II Car Dealership from 479-483-485 College Highway and 61 Granville Road to only 61 Granville Road issued to KKQB, Inc. d/b/a Walt’s Garage.  A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Moglin (Vote – Unanimous) to approve the reissuance for 61 Granville Road for 100 cars instead of 130.  
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Moglin (Vote-Unanimous) to approve 35 spaces for cars for sale and an additional 5 for customers for Pynchon Motors Sales, LLC d/b/a Walt’s Auto Sales at 479-483-485 College Highway.  This is contingent on fixing the “construction fence” on the property to make it more eye appealing to the area.
  • Payroll/Payables Warrant
  • The Board acknowledged Payables Warrant #1712B, dated 11/7/16, in the amount of $606,609.86.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to reaffirm the signing of Payroll Warrant #1709, dated 10/31/16, in the amount of $202,019.41.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the 2016 Southwick Fire Department Annual Call Force Payroll in the amount of $65,950.00.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Minutes of 10/24/16.
  • Action Items: Bills, Mail, Correspondence, Vendor and/or Personnel Contracts, Personnel Decisions, Policy Adoptions, Payroll Actions, Old Business, New Business, Etc., Possible Motions/Votes continued:
  • The Board was given notification of an Opioid Awareness Seminar, which will be held at Town Hall on 12/3/16, 10am-12pm.  Notifications will be put on Channel 15 and the Town Cryer.
  • The Board received the Winter Storm Report for 10/27/16 from DPW.
  • The Board received and reviewed the schedule of presentations of the STG Regional School District Best Use of Facilities Study dates.  The Board will inform the Finance Committee and request to the School Committee if the Board Members and Finance Committee can speak and participate at these events.
  • Discussions:
  • Old Business:
  • Medical Marijuana/Host Agreement – will take action on 11/14/16.
  • Open Space Parcels Request – no new requests received.
  • Old Library Re-use – the RFP is not completed yet as Special Town Meeting vote to authorize lease will be done first.
  • Whalley Park Phase II – waiting on an updated letter from R. Levesque.
  • Community Compact – still on hold.
  • STM options warrant development – being worked on.
  • Congamond Road Sewer Project update - hearing set for 11/29.
  • Bruschetta’s – on hold.
  • Regional Dispatch update – both Chiefs have meeting appointment on next agenda.
  • War Memorial – is completed and a connect city call will go out to residents informing    them of the dedication.
  • Mr. Moglin attended the Suffield Police Chief’s swearing in ceremony.
  • New Business:
  • Southwick on Stage Storage - can no longer be housed at the Babb’s Roller Rink, Mr. Stinehart will be provided background information and then call Suffield to discuss.
  • Re-issuance of 61 Granville Road Class II Car Dealership License - DPW will be contacted to look into the low water pressure issues and the Safety Officer will be contacted to talk with the resident regarding the traffic safety issue.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 8:05 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), not to reconvene into Open Session. 

 

  • 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 Cell Tower Lease
     
  • Respectfully submitted,

     
  • Sondra S. Pendleton
  • Administrative Assistant