Select Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting date:
Monday, September 26, 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” – 3 Page(s)
Meeting to Open in Town Hall Auditorium
6:00 PM
MEDICAL MARIJUANA INFORMATIONAL HEARING – HELD IN AUDITORIUM
INVITEES:
- Health Wire Foundation Inc.
- Southwick Police Department
- Board of Health
- Planning Board
- Zoning Enforcement Officer
- Town Counsel
- Town Moderator
HealthWise Foundation, Inc. (James McMahon and Christopher Acosta) came to the meeting hosted by the Select Board regarding their interest in putting a medical marijuana facility at 185 College Highway. The gentlemen explained that the chemical found in a marijuana plant called Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is removed, therefore creating no “euphoric effect”. They concentrate on using the Cannabidiol in the plant, which gives no euphoric effect and is known for the cure for many ailments. Individuals in attendance were worried it would eventually turn into recreational marijuana being sold, the gentlemen stated they have no desire to work with “recreational” marijuana and would even request it be stated in the Host Agreement.
The following* spoke against the above request and/or asked questions:
Rose Hanna, 18 Laurel Ridge – submitted letter to be entered into the records - See Attachment “C” – 3+ Page(s)
Steve Grano, 182 College Highway
Karen Demaio, 9 Pine Knoll
Resident, Patriots Way
Barbara Mickna, 132 College Highway
Darris Grano, 182 College Highway
Ken Pumbley,16 Babb Road
Margarette Paige, 369 Granville Road
Donna Charron, 41 Congamond Road
Bodak, 118 Feeding Hills Road
Jane Pelletier, 280 College Highway
*Others that did not identify themselves or were not understandable when name and address given.
A Memorandum was submitted from the Building Inspector, Mr. Lawler, stating from a zoning perspective, the facility would be classified as a retail establishment, like any other pharmacy. As such it is allowed in the Business Zone in which the property is located. See Attachment “D” – 1 Page(s).
The Chief of Police, Town Counsel answered questions from the residents. And Mr. Moglin thanked everyone for coming. He informed everyone that the Board had 3 options: 1. Support the request 2. Sign a letter of non-opposition 3. No action.
The Select Board then moved to conference room.
7:00 pm
Park and Rec.
RE: 1 Day B&W License
A MOTION was made by Mr. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Moglin (Vote-Unanimous) until such time as Park and Rec. comes in to offer more information on the event. Mr. Sutton attended the meeting and answered some of the Boards questions, however they want more information and will ask Park and Rec. to attend the next meeting. The Town will need to be named as an additional insured on the insurance certificate.
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. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to sign Payables Warrant 1709B, dated 9/26/16, in the amount of $430,346.05.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-2 – Yes, Mr. Deedy abstained) to approve the Minutes of 9/19/16.
- The Board will ask SEMA Director, Charlie Dunlap, to attend a Columbia Gas Operations Center Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, 10/13/16, at 12 p.m.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to authorize the Chair to sign the Southwick Police Department Memorandum of Agreement regarding Sergeant Shift Schedules. This document amended an earlier version signed with the Local IBPO several weeks earlier.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to sign a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $6,600.00 for the new officer academy/outfitting expenses, due to the resignation of an existing full time officer.
- Arnold Parcel APR/Co-holder Agreement for Berkshire Ave. - ON HOLD UNTIL 10/3/16.
- Vote to accept donation of $25.00 to Southwick Police Department Police Academy from Louise Alberti.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Chair to sign the Southwick Fire Department Fire Chief C.O.I. Disclosure Form provided by the State Ethics Commission.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve Mr. Stinehart to Bills of Sales and Titles, as it relates to Surplus Equipment Bid Opening on 9/21/16. Mike Ferraccio received the Clean Oil Burn Furnace for $150.00 and RNK Auto Sales received the 2004 Sterling Roll Off Truck for $17,675.00. The remaining items will be sale source disposal and scrapped.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-2 – Yes, Mr. Deedy no) to approve a revised Sewer Invoice for 587 College Highway. The original invoice reflected a balance due of $13,321.96 and the adjusted invoice reflects a balance due of $6,660.98.
Discussions:
Old Business:
- Attorney Reidy, Bacon and Wilson, P.C., discussed the Board’s options in regard to the Medical Marijuana Letters of Non-Opposition/Host Agreement. Town Counsel will get the parameters for a host agreement. A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to discuss at the next Select Board Meeting.
- Community Compact will be addressed at the next Select Board Meeting.
- There was a meeting held to tour the Old Library and Town Counsel will work on the reuse Request for Proposal.
- Open Space – next meeting.
New Business:
- Mr. Moglin informed the Board that 18 people in the Town Hall signed up and did the Rugged Maniac Race held 9/24/16. It was a great wellness event. The Board complimented Chief Ricardi stating that there were no traffic issues during the 2 days of the event.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to go into Executive Session RE: M.G.L. Chap. 30A, S20 (b), S21 (2) (3) & (7) Ch. 214, Section 1B and; CMR 29.03 (1) (b) at 8:10 p.m. not to reconvene into Open Session.
- Chief of Police Contract negotiation
- Collective Bargaining w/union and non-union personnel and strategy for Collective Bargaining w/union and non-union personnel-DPW, IBPO, IAFF and non-union staff
- Litigation
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra S. Pendleton
Administrative Assistant