Select Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting date:
Monday, October 17, 2016
All meetings of the Select Board are recorded
6:00 pm Police Recognition Ceremony: Chief Ricardi, Southwick Police Department held a ceremony in the Town Hall Auditorium to recognize the Southwick Police Department staff including custodial, Animal Control, retired Police Officers, Retired Lieutenant, Reserve Officers, Police Sergeants, Lieutenant, Detective, Police Officers, Dispatch, Record Keeper, Administrative Staff and K-9. Many words of gratitude and commendation were spoken of all. The Select Board participated to commend the staff and recognize their hard work and dedication. Refreshments were served and provided by the Select Board. The Public Body convened in Open Session according to M.G.L. c.30A, S21 (b) (1). The scheduled meeting of the Select Board was called to order by Chairman, Russell S. Fox, at 7:10 pm 7:15 pm Public Comments: There were no Public Comments. 7:15 pm DPW & S.I.C. Re: Congamond / Gillette Road Sewer Project: Randy Brown, DPW Director and the S.I.C. met with the Select Board to discuss the Congamond Road / Gillette Corners sewer expansion project. There were several scenarios presented. The ideal scenario would be a Mass Works Grant be awarded along with USDA / RDA funding. S.I.C. would like to get local businesses involved. A MOTION was made by D. Moglin, seconded by J. Deedy (Vote- Unanimous) to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to authorize Bond Counsel to draft borrowing authorization for the full estimated sewer project at $3.78 million dollars. The DPW Director gave an update on:
7:30 pm Continuation Hearing: Country Auto Sales 520 College Highway: Chairman, R. Fox opened the Hearing. Mr. Fox asked if there were any questions. Mr. Deedy stated he would like to see the grass seeded where there once was gravel. The Select Board stated that Country Auto’s exterior appearance sets an example for other dealer ships along the corridor. There were no other comments. A MOTION was made by D. Moglin, seconded by J. Deedy (Vote- Unanimous) to close the Hearing. A MOTION was made by D. Moglin, seconded by J. Deedy (Vote- Unanimous) to approve Country Auto Sales for 35 cars. 7:40 pm Payroll/Payables Warrant and Acceptance of Minutes 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 D. Moglin, seconded by J. Deedy (Vote- Unanimous) to sign and approve:
A MOTION was made by D. Moglin, seconded by J. Deedy (Vote- Unanimous) to sign and approve:
7:50 pm Old Business:
8:00 pm New Business:
Discussion of potential STM Warrant Articles: 1. Sewer Bond 2. Southwick Fire Department Memorandum of Agreement 3. Planning Board Zoning Articles (2) 4. Old Library Lease 5. Transition Costs for Departments 6. Southwick Fire Department apparatus study Discussion of signage for Animal Control Shelter to include Police Chief, Town Planner, and Chief Administrative Officer. A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 8:05 pm regarding M.G.L. Chap. 30A, S20 (b), S21 (2) (3) & (7), Ch. 214, Section 1B, not to reconvene to open session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Deedy-Yes, Mr. Moglin – Yes, Mr. Fox-Yes.
Respectfully submitted, Robin A. Solek Board of Selectmen’s Secretary | ||||||||||||||||||||