Select Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting date:
Monday, September 19, 2016
All meetings of the Select Board are recorded
Present | ||
ATTENDANCE: | Chairman, Russell S. Fox | X |
Vice-Chairman, Doug Moglin | X | |
Clerk, Joseph J. Deedy | ||
Chief Administrative Officer, Karl J. Stinehart | X | |
Administrative Assistant, Sondra S. Pendleton | X |
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: See Attachment “A” - 3 Pages
The Meeting of the Select Board opened in the Town Hall Auditorium
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 5:30 p.m.
The Board interviewed 3 Reserve Officers for the position of Police Officer for the Southwick Police Department. All 3 applicants were asked the same 6 questions. See Attachment “B” - 1 Page(s).
5:30 Ross Henke
5:40 Garett Parker
5:50 Andrew Smith
Cable Television Ascertainment Hearing
Mr. Fox and CAO Mr. Stinehart read the attached notice
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to open the Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
Dan Glanville, Vice-President, Government & Regulatory Affairs for Comcast, introduced himself, and made a brief statement.
Mr. Horacek, Chairman of the Cable Advisory Committee had no comment, but Mr. Stinehart read the statement drafted by the Committee to be entered into the record. Attachment “C” - 1 Page(s).
Cable Channel, Mr. Clark, emphasized the need for: 1. Upgrades to the equipment 2. Another public channel to be made available for Southwick.
Mr. McMahon made a statement regarding the good service however when something is wrong you can’t seem to get help to fix it.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to open the Hearing.
Select Board to move to conference room
The Select Board held a Moment of Silence for:
Jerry Mongeau - past Fire Commissioner
Lorraine Lawrence - past Council on Aging/Senior Center Board Member
FY17 Tax Classification Hearing with Board of Assessors
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to open the FY2017 Tax Classification Hearing.
The Board invited the Board of Assessors in for the Tax Classification Rate Hearing for FY2017. The Assessors recommended a minimum residential factor of 1 tax rate. The Select Board and Board of Assessors felt a single tax rate would best serve the community.
Chairman asked for anyone to speak in favor - none.
Chairman asked for anyone to speak against - none.
See Attachment “D” - 4 Page(s).
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to close the FY2017 Tax Classification Hearing.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to adopt a minimum residential factor of 1 for the FY2017 tax rate.
Public Comments
Mr. Horacek read a letter to be entered into the record. See Attachment “E” - 1 Page(s)
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. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to reaffirm Payables Warrant 1707B, dated 9/12/16, in the amount of $249,420.20.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to sign Payables Warrant 1708B, dated 9/19/16, in the amount of $773.51.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to sign Payroll Warrant 1706, dated 9/19/16, in the amount of $200,184.95.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Minutes of 9/6/16.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Executive Session Minutes of 9/6/16.
- Agricultural Preservation Restriction/Co-Holders Agreement - Robert E. Arnold Tobacco Corporation. Placed on hold until 9/26/16 Select Board Meeting.
208 Southwick Inc. d/b/a, Millie’s Country Store @ 208 College Highway: 1. Transfer of the Package Store, Wine and Malt License 2. Approve a Manager Rajeshbhai G. Patel 3. Approve new officers and directors 4. Pledge of License
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to open the hearing.
Mr. Fox read the legal ad in its’ entirety.
No one was in favor or against the transfer of the license.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to close the hearing.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to approve: 208 Southwick Inc. d/b/a, Millie’s Country Store @ 208 College Highway: 1. Transfer of the Package Store, Wine and Malt License 2. Approve a Manager Rajeshbhai G. Patel 3. Approve new officers and directors 4. Pledge of License
Bills, Mail, Correspondence, Vendor and/or Personnel Contracts, Personnel Decisions, Policy Adoptions, Payroll Actions, Old Business, New Business, Etc., Possible Motions/Votes continued:
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to accept a Southwick Fire Department Donation of $25.00 for their Gift Account from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jensen.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to accept the MA DEP Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Award in the amount of $3,550.00.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to acknowledge receipt of Southwick Police Department FY17 State 911 Department Support and Incentive Grant in the amount of $28,148.00.
- The Board was given notification of the 21st Annual Police Association Golf Tournament Fund Raiser. A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to donate $50.00 from the Select Boards Gift Account.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to accept the Direct Energy Natural Gas Bid/Contract renewal for 2 yrs., from 10/16 through 10/18 with CAO sign-off.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to approve a Parade Permit for Veterans Day, Saturday, 11/12/16 at 10 a.m.
- The Board will invite Park and Rec. in at the next meeting to discuss a request for a One Day Liquor/Entertainment License at Whalley Park on 10/8/16.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to approve 2 - One Day Liquor/Entertainment Licenses for the American Legion/Rugged Mania on 9/24 and 9/25/16.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Southwick Fire Department Memorandum of Understanding with I.A.F.F., Local 4919 and for the Chair to sign.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to approve an L.O.A. for David Matsuk until May 2017 and resignations of Luke Viscontio and Matthew Knowlton all of the Southwick Fire Department.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to recognize no conflict and acknowledge the Disclosure Statement submitted by Fire Chief Anderson stating Lisa Anderson is his wife, who has applied for a position as support to assist with student/senior education and juvenile fire setter issues.
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to appoint the following as:
Firefighters: | Michael Fields |
Nicholas Hope | |
Elizabeth Rowe | |
McKinley Magni | |
EMT’s: | Joseph Sittler |
Alexander Alicia | |
Support: | Lisa Anderson |
pending passage of HRD pre-employment physical and all other qualifications set forth by the Fire Chief.
- The Board was made aware of the Rotary Club Annual Vocational and Community Service Awards to be awarded to Richard Anderson, Kathryn Chandler, and the One Call Away Foundation on October 5, 2016 at Tucker’s.
Discussions:
Old Business:
- A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to appoint Arthur G. Pinell (citizen) to the Town Accountant Screening Committee along with Mr. Fox and Mr. Stinehart.
- The Library Fire Sprinkler Project is on track. The Board thanked Mr. Stinehart for keeping up with the project’s progress and Mr. Stinehart thanked the Library Personnel for staying on track while the project was being done.
- Mr. Stinehart explained that Version 2.0 now exists of the Community Compact information and should be reviewed for possibility of utilization. It will be discussed at a future meeting.
- The Medical Marijuana Facility Public Informational Hearing will be on 9/26/16.
- Historical Commission Members David Gunn and Sean Bissillion discussed a RFP for possible usage of the Old Town Library reuse. The Commission will tour the building to begin creating a list of historical features of the building that they would want to see not destroyed if by chance the building gets leased out to anyone.
- Open Space - continue to carry under Old Business.
- Special Municipal Employee - A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to designate the Park and Rec. Commission and Agricultural Commission Board Members as Special Municipal Employees.
New Business:
- Appointment of new SPD Officer - A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to appoint Reserve Officer Ross Henke as a Full Time Southwick Police Department Police Officer pending all requirements as set forth by the Chief of Police.
- Mr. Fox did a tour of the Congamond Lakes with Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Mr. Beaton, Senator Humason and Representative Boldyga. Mr. Stinehart will reach out to a land owner on North Pond when she is available to discuss the interest the Town has in her property.
- Mr. Moglin attended the Babbs Beach Grand Opening with Mr. Stinehart, Detective Sergeant Landis and Mr. Grannells.
- Mr. Moglin attended a training seminar regarding emergencies drills at Six Flags.
Being no further business was brought before the Board A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote-Unanimous) to adjourn at 7:30.
There was no executive session held.
Respectfully submitted,
Sondra S. Pendleton
Administrative Assistant