Select Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting date:
Monday, October 3, 2016
All meetings of the Select Board are recorded
ATTENDANCE: | Chairman, Russell J. Fox |
Vice-Chairman, Doug Moglin | |
Clerk, Joe 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
- The Board signed Payroll Warrant #1707, dated 10/3/16, in the amount of $211,651.50.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: Unanimous) to approve the Minutes of 9/26/16.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: Unanimous) to approve the Executive Session Minutes of 9/26/16.
Action Items
- The Arnold Parcel APR/Co-holder Agreement for Berkshire Avenue is to be continued.
- Mr. Fox and Mr. Moglin attended the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce event at the American Inn with Mayor Sullivan.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: Unanimous) to submit Sewer Rate Relief Fund Application for FY2017 Distribution
- The Board signed the Rotary 2016 Vocational and Community Service Recognition Awards.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: Unanimous) to approve a request from Hillari Gilday for use of the Sick Leave Bank.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: Unanimous) to approve the Planning Board’s request for authorization to hold a hearing for addressing current sign bylaw for the use in commercial recreation. Mr. Fox asked to add agricultural recreation to it.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: Unanimous) to authorize the Chair to sign off on the Southwick Police Department MOU for the Provisional Officer when it is received back from the Union.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: Unanimous) to appoint Trevor Canance to the Southwick Fire Department as an EMT pending passage of HRD pre-employment physical and all other qualifications set forth by the Fire Chief.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: Unanimous) to approve the new Town Hall Signage
- Massworks Infrastructure Program/Sewer System Project for Congamond Road: The Sewer Implementation Committee will be invited in on the 17th of October.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: Unanimous) to approve Kelly Clendenin’s resignation from the position of P/T Secretary for Cemetery Commission.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: 2 Yes, Mr. Fox abstained) to appoint Monica Coppa as P/T Secretary to the Cemetery Commission.
Hearing: Alan Gendron d/b/a Country Auto Sales
RE: Amendment of Site Plan Increasing the # of Cars for Sale
A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Moglin (Vote-Unanimous) to open the Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Fox read the Legal Ad in its’ entirety:
Notice is hereby given that the Southwick Select Board, pursuant to MGL Ch. 140 including but not limited to Section 58, will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October 3, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Select Board Conference Room, Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077, to consider increasing the # of cars for sale from 15 cars to 35 cars and 4 spaces for employees at 520 College Highway. A license is held by property owner Alan Gendron d/b/a Country Auto Sales.
The Planning Board has approved an amended site plan increasing the # of cars for sale from 15 cars to 35 cars and 4 spaces for employees. Deed and Plot Plan are on file in the Select Board’s Office and Location to be licensed is at 520 College Highway, description of premises is as follows: car lot is 100’ frontage on College Highway, 225’ ft. to rear of lot from College Highway. The proposed site has three (3) accessory buildings as shown on a site plan dated August 18, 2016. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the hearing or submit written testimony.
- The Chairman read any paperwork to be “entered into the record” – None.
- 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 General Discussion was held regarding the request.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Moglin (Vote-Unanimous) to continue the Hearing until 10/17/16.
Southwick Fire Department Members Bishop/Schneider
RE: MDA Boot Drive Fundraiser – Permission to Canvass
The above received permission from the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Select Board to hold a “Boot Drive” in the center of Town this upcoming weekend to collect monies for Muscular Dystrophy. The will collect monies at the intersection of 10/202 and Granville Road.
Action Items continued:
- The Board was given an update on early voting schedule.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote: Unanimous) to approve a donation of $100.00, to the Southwick Police Department Gift Account, from Rose-Ellen Sweeney.
Park and Rec./One Call Away – Dave Sutton
RE: 1 Day B&W License
The Board discussed the below questions they had regarding a request for a 1 Day Beer and Wine License at Whalley Park:
1. Will the Park be closed?
Yes
2. Do they have the proper insurance?
Yes
3. Who’s is taking out the license?
One Call Away
4. Will the Police Department be contacted for security if over estimated amount of people show up?
Yes
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve a One Day Beer and Wine License/Entertainment License for 10/8/16 2 to 8 pm.
Planning Bd.
RE: Joint appt. of Associate Member
Roz Terry, David Sutton, and Marcus Phelps from the Planning Board came in for the joint appointment of the Associate Member. A MOTION was made by Mrs. Terry, seconded by Mr. Deedy ROLL CALL VOTE: Mrs. Terry – Yes, Mr. Sutton – Yes, Mr. Phelps – Yes, Mr. Moglin – Yes, Mr. Fox – Yes and Mr. Deedy – Yes to reappoint Gina Patterson as the associate member of the Planning Board.
Discussions:
Old Business:
- Medical Marijuana Letters of Non-Opposition/Host Agreement – hold until after November Election.
- Community Compact information is being reviewed.
- Old Library reuse RFP is being developed.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve Requisition #4 for the Library Sprinkler Project in the amount of $27,336.25.
- Open Space will be reviewed at next meeting.
- There is presently no award for the Feeding Hills Road Mass DOT Bid.
New Business:
- The Board received an invitation from the School for a dedication on Thursday 10/27/16 at 3:30 p.m. The Board would like to see former Selectmen Pinell and Arnold on the plaques.
- Mr. Deedy gave an update on the War Memorial. Thirteen new names were added and the sidewalks are complete. Russ thanked the Rotary and Mr. Polverari.
There was no Executive Session held.
Respectfully,
Sondra S. Pendleton
Administrative Assistant