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Select Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting date: 
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
 
All meetings of the Select Board are recorded
 
ATTENDANCE:
Chairman, Russell S. 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” – 2 Page(s)
 
PICTURES WERE TAKEN FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
 
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 6:00 p.m.
 
6:00 p.m.       Interviews for Reserve Police Officers:
The Select Board interviewed the following 3 candidates for the position of Reserve Officer.  All candidates were asked the same 3 questions.  See Attachment “B” – 1 Page(s)
  • 6:00    Mr. Michael Bridges     
  • 6:10    Ms. Kelly Parks
  • 6:20    Mr. Kristofer Siebert
6:30 p.m.       Chief Ricardi RE: SPD Staffing Backfills
Chief Ricardi came to the meeting to discuss staffing backfills for when Sergeant Day retires on 5/19/17.  A Patrolmen position will open and he would like to plan ahead so as not to be short staffed.  A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve posting internally for the Sergeant Position.
 
Public Comment – None.
 
Payroll/Payables Warrant and Acceptance of Minutes:
 
  • The Board acknowledged Payroll Warrant #1720, dated 3/20/17, in the amount of $188,028.71.
  • The Board acknowledged Payables Warrant #1723B, dated 3/13/17, in the amount of $285,342.62.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Minutes of 3/7/17, as amended.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Executive Session I Minutes of 3/7/17.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Executive Session II Minutes of 3/7/17.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Work Session Minutes of 3/9/17 as amended.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote-Unanimous) to approve the Minutes of 3/20/17.
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. Deedy, seconded by Mr. Moglin (Vote 2 – Yes, Mr. Fox abstained) to issue a Hawkers and Peddlers to Fox Brothers, Inc. for the sale of flowers at the Mobil Station 4/14, 4/15, and 4/16/2017.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote 2 – Yes, Mr. Fox abstained) to issue a Hawkers and Peddlers to Fox Brothers, Inc. for the sale of flowers at the Mobil Station 5/13 & 5/14/17.
  • The Board received notification of the 9/29/17 Cable Television License expiration.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to approve a Southwick Police Department donation of $150.00 from Eileen Horkun.  This will be turned over to the Community Policing Gift Account.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to approve a Southwick Police Department donation of $25.00 from Louise Alberti.  This will turned over to the Community Policing Gift Account.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to approve a Southwick Police Department donation of $320.000 from the proceeds of the bingo sales from the Grange.  This will be turned over to the K-9 Fund.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to approve a Southwick Police Department donation of $20.00 from the Berger family.  This will be turned over to the K-9 Fund.
  • The Board tabled a request for permission to do thermal imaging by HGCF Energy Efficiency.
  • The Board received the FY18 CapCom Report.
  • The Board received a BEA Invitation for 4/12/17.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to nominate Tracy Root and Brett Colson as Animal Inspectors from 5/1/17 until 4/30/18.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to accept the following Flag and Banner donations.  
Name
Amount rec'd Banner
Amount rec'd
Flag
Whom to thank
American Inn (GKS Corp.)
$150.00
 
Same
B & E Tool
$150.00
 
Same
Country Colonial Gift Shop
$150.00
$50.00
Same
Fox Brothers, Inc.
$150.00
 
Same
Scibelli's
$150.00
 
Danny Scibelli
The Summer House
$150.00
 
Anthony Grimaldi
Sunshine Dental
$150.00
$50.00
Same
Therapeutic Massage
$150.00
$50.00
Donna Houghton
TOTAL
$1,200.00
$150.00
 
 
 
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to ratify the earlier verbal 3/13/17 appointment of Carissa M. Lisee as Acting Building Inspector from 3/21/17 – 3/27/17.  She will be covering Art Lawler during this vacation.
  • Notification was received of Federal FY17 CDBG Issues from Mr. Mazik at PVPC, he states it calls for the elimination of the CDBG Program.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to ratify the earlier Chair’s signature for CDBG Housing Rehab Agreement for 123 Fred Jackson Road, in the amount of $8,300.00.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to approve a Leave of Absence for Firefighter/EMT Tim O’Keefe, as requested from the Southwick Fire Department, for 3 months from 3/8/17 to 6/8/17.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to approve a resignation for EMT Nicholas Fielding, with regret, as requested from the Southwick Fire Department, effective 4/14/17.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to table the Southwick Fire Department’s request to appoint 2 people an EMT and Fire Fighter to the department to gather more information as to employee/volunteer rolls in the department.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to approve sending the Planning Board’s Common Driveway Moratorium back to them to hold a public hearing.
  • The Board wrote a notification of correspondence to our legislators regarding poor conditions of ice/snow removal at the Post Office.
  • A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to approve the renewal of Edgewood Golf Course’s Seasonal Liquor License.
  • The Board set the date of 4/10/17 for the Donate Life Ceremony.
  • Mr. Brown and Mr. Grannells will attend the Small Bridge Award Ceremony in Boston on 3/29/17.
Discussions:
 
Old Business:
 
  • North Pond Land – received latest appraisal.
  • Community Compact – process has begun.
7:00 p.m.       
HEARING
RE: Red Riding Hood Basket request for Application for Seasonal Beer, Wine and Cordials Liquor License 108 Congamond Road, Suite 130
 
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to open the Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
 
Mr. Fox read Legal Ad in its’ entirety.
 
Mr. Fox read any paperwork to be “entered into the record” – None.
 
Mr. Fox asked for anyone to speak in favor of the transfer:
Harold Heap, 21 Ed Holcomb Road
Charles Dunlap, 66 Vining Hill Road
Ask for anyone to speak against the transfer – None.
 
General Discussion regarding transfer
Maureen N. Shea (owner of Moe’s Coffee Shop, LLC) has applied for the above seasonal liquor license.  She stated she would like it from 4/1 to 12/24 of each year, with hours from 10 am to 5 pm daily.  She is fully aware of the Liquor License Regulations, including all servers to be TIPS Certified.  This would be inside service only.
 
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to close the Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
 
General Discussion regarding transfer – None.
 
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Fox (Vote – Yes, Mr. Deedy abstained) to grant the License.
 
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. not to reconvene to Open Session RE: M.G.L. Chap. 30A, S20 (b), S21 (2) (3) & (7) Ch. 214, Section 1B and; CMR  29.03 (1) (b).    
  • Collective Bargaining w/union and non-union personnel and strategy for Collective Bargaining w/union and non-union personnel:  DPW, IBPO, IAFF, Clerks, Dispatch
  • Litigation
ROLL CALL VOTE:  Mr. Fox – Yes, Mr. Moglin – Yes, Mr. Deedy - Yes
 
Fred Dupere/Chief Ricardi/Chief Anderson                
 
Exception #2:
Move to go into Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, and to:
not reconvene in Open Session
 
Move to go into Executive Session to conduct collective bargaining sessions, with nonunion personnel and to:
not reconvene into Open Session
 
Move to go into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, and to:  Not reconvene into Open Session
 
Exception #3:
Move to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body, and to:  Not reconvene into Open Session (Chair Must Declare).
 
Move to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body, and to:  Not reconvene into Open Session (Chair Must Declare).
 
Exception #7:
Move to go into Executive Session to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, and to:  Not reconvene into Open Session
 
Respectfully submitted,


 
Sondra S. Pendleton
Administrative Assistant