Select Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting date:
Monday, June 26, 2017
All meetings of the Select Board are recorded
ATTENDANCE: | Chairman, Doug Moglin | X |
Vice-Chairman, Joseph J. Deedy | X | |
Clerk, Russell S. Fox | X | |
Chief Administrative Officer, Karl J. Stinehart | ||
Administrative Assistant, Robin A. Solek | X |
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, Doug Moglin, at 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Public Comments:
Charlie Dunlap, SEMA Director thanked the Select Board and DPW for their participation in the Communications Exercise held at 661 College Highway on June 24, 2017. He expressed his gratitude and appreciation.
6:05 p.m. Discussion on MGL Ch. 32B, Section 21-23 acceptance re: Attorney Russ Dupere, T/C/C, Michelle Hill, Peter Savage and Joe Shea (HCIT):
The Select Board discussed the adoption process of MGL Ch. 32B, Section 21-23 with the above attendees. Peter Savage gave some background information on the scenarios of the process if accepted. Joe Shea provided information and financial figures of the Hampshire County Insurance Trust. Attorney Russ Dupere handed out information on the Municipal Health Insurance Reform Law and the Statutory Process. Please see attachments.
6:30 p.m. 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:
The below warrants were acknowledged by the Chairman.
- Payroll Warrant #1726, dated 6/12/17 in the amount of $238,921.14
- Payables Warrant 173B , dated 6/21/17, in the amount of $439,189.48
- Payables Warrant #1727, dated 6/26/17 in the amount of $208,612.75.
A MOTION was made by J. Deedy, seconded by R. Fox (Vote- Unanimous) to sign and approve:
- The Select Board acknowledged the increase of $2,000.00 for a total of $10,000.00 for a FinCom Reserve Fund Transfer for Tax Title Operations requested by the Treasurer, Collector, Clerk.
- The minutes of June 5, 2017 were approved. The Work Session minutes of June 20, 2017 were approved.
- Approval of Hawkers and Peddlers License for Donaldos Devil Dogs
A MOTION was made by R. Fox, seconded by J. Deedy (Vote- Unanimous) to re-appoint all Police, Fire, SEMA and Department Head Appointments for FY 18 that were due.
- A notification regarding Stormwater was received from DPW Director, Randy Brown.
- A Comcast counter offer was received. The Select Board will send to the Cable Advisory Committee.
A MOTION was made by R. Fox, seconded by J. Deedy (Vote- Unanimous) to approve
- A One Day Beer & Wine for One Call Away Event to be held on July 22, 2017 at Whalley Park.
- A donation from Louise Alberti in the amount of $25.00 for the Citizen’s Police Academy was accepted.
- The Select Board tabled the ACO request to increase the dog and cat adoption fees.
- The Select Board signed off on a Certificate of Donation for the Congamond Road Construction Project as the parcel owner / donor.
- The Select Board approved four candidates for hire at the Fire Department pending all physical and pre-employment requirements.
Mathew Merchant EMT- B
William Bobianski EMT- B
Dyalan Harpin EMT – B
Kallie Blaze NREMT- Paramedic license
- Approval to donate the 1994 Ford Ranger that was used by Park & Recreation Commission to John H. Whalley III.
A MOTION was made by R. Fox, seconded by J. Deedy (Vote- Unanimous) to approve FY 17 year end transfers pursuant to Municipal Modernization Finance Laws.
Old Business:
The Select Board tabled the following topics until the next Select Board Meeting on July 10, 2017.
- Review of Seasonal Liquor License
- Planning Board Alternate
- Southwick Hill numbering
- Select / Board Goals and Objectives
- Discussion acceptance of MGL Cc.40 Section 6N and snow and ice removal policy
New Business:
- Transfer Station Recycling to be added to the Select Board Goals / Objectives
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. 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
Administrative Assistant (Appointed)