Select Board Meeting Minutes
Meeting date:
Monday, June 5, 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 | X | |
Administrative Assistant, Robin A. Solek |
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. Police Sergeant Interviews:
The Board interviewed Officer Krutka, Officer Miles, Officer Taggart, and Officer Westcott. The candidates were asked the same 6 questions. Each Officer at the end of the interview was given the opportunity to ask the Select Board questions or make any statements.
6:45 p.m. Public Comments:
Dave Sutton, Mort Vining Road discussed with the Select Board his intentions for the One Call Away Event and Parade to be held on July 22, 2017.
Residents from North Pond expressed that they were not in favor of personal water crafts on North Pond. Paul Murphy, 80 Point Grove Road, read a petition to ban personal watercrafts on North Pond. Many of the residents stated their concerns regarding the traffic on the weekends there are many pontoon boats and swimmers and the jet skis would be a danger. The Select Board will take their comments into consideration.
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 #1725, dated 5/30/17 in the amount of $228,903.18
- Payables Warrant 1728B , dated 5/22/17, in the amount of $322,328.98
- Payables Warrant #1730B, dated 6/5/17 in the amount of $189,415.28.
A MOTION was made by J. Deedy, seconded by R. Fox (Vote- Unanimous) to sign and The minutes of May 22, 2017 were approved. The Executive Session minutes of May 22, 2017 were approved.
- A Certificate of Appreciation to Blossoming Acres for their generous donation of flowers for Town Complex.
- A letter was received from R. Brown, DPW Director with his proposal for Chapter 90 funds for the upcoming year. The Select Board will review this at their Work Session on June 20, 2017.
- The Select Board Goals and Objectives will be reviewed and updated at the June 26, 2017 meeting.
- KeenKut Landscape Services 3rd year option was approved.
- The Select Board approved the Wick 338 revised practice schedule.
- The Appointment List will be reviewed and voted on at the June 26, 2017 meeting. The Police Chief, Fire Chief, and SEMA Director will make their recommendations for the Select Board’s approval. The Board wants to gauge people’s interest in re-appointments to boards or committees like in other towns.
- The Southwick Library’s request for a Page and Circulation Clerk were approved.
- Chief Ricardi submitted the SPD C.O.R.I. Policy update with the Select Board’s agreement.
- A donation from Louise Alberti in the amount of $25.00 for the Citizen’s Police Academy was accepted.
- The Select Board approved an intern for the Conservation Commission.
- Approval of disposition of tangible items pursuant to MGL Ch. 30B to Tom Krutka at no cost.
1. 2010 Ford Expedition
2. K-9 Unit Jax
- A Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $8,000.00 for Tax Title Operations.
- Approval of 2 MGL 268A Sec 19 Disclosures from the Fire Chief.
- The Chairman to sign a Certificate of Donation from the Housing Authority for a Congamond Road Project MASS DOT easement.
- Approval of request for SEMA exercise to be held at DPW on June 24th and 25th 2017.
- A MOTION was made by J. Deedy, seconded by R. Fox (Vote- Unanimous) to A VOTE OF NO ACTION for the STGRSD FY 18 Capital Borrowing Authorization.
- Approval of Invoice #7 from PVPC for the Community Block Development Grant.
- A one day liquor license for Motocross 338 July 8, 2017. (Vote: Yes: 2; Abstain : 1 J. Deedy)
- Approval for the Chief Administrative Officer and 1 Select Board Member to sign off on seasonal employment agreements for:
Lake Management Ramp Attendant
Seasonal Groundskeeper & Maintenance
DPW Summer Help
- A Hawker’s and Peddler’s Hot Dog Cart from June through November at Whalley Park.
A MOTION was made by J. Deedy, seconded by R. Fox (Vote- Unanimous) to stamp Select Board’s names for approval upon: Does the Trust at Whalley Park allow it? Where are the proceeds being donated? Mr. Stinehart, CAO will research with Park & Rec.
Old Business:
- Review of Seasonal Liquor License
- Planning Board Alternate
- Southwick Hill numbering
- A MOTION was made by J. Deedy, seconded by R. Fox (Vote- Unanimous) to authorize CAO to hire a consultant for group health insurance plan services per recommendation of Labor Counsel Russ Dupere.
- New Flag Pole has been installed by the Southwick Lions Club. A letter of gratitude and thanks will be drafted.
- Crop Walk was a success and Mr. Clayton Cigal (Senior) was a big presence and participant of the festivities. The Rotary did the cooking for the event.
- Green Communities L.E.D. lights through the town.
New Business:
- Certificate of Appreciation for SEMA member Bob Miller.
Police Sergeant Discussion:
The Select Board expressed sincerely how fortunate to have such qualified candidates for the position of Sergeant. It is a very difficult decision as any of the four would make an ideal candidate for the position. After discussion, A MOTION was made by J. Deedy, seconded by R. Fox (Vote- Unanimous) to appoint Office Thomas Krutka as Sergeant.
The Select Board will keep the 3 candidates in the pool for the next vacancy.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Moglin, seconded by Mr. Deedy (Vote – Unanimous) to go into Executive Session at 8:05 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
Board of Selectmen’s Secretary