Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes October 16, 2001
Present: Judy Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Also present, Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant, Meredith Scozzari.
7:35 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements: Memorial Walkway, Reception for new Firefighters 11/3 at Camp Kiwanee, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day 11/3 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Skateboard/Streethockey rink dedication is Sat. 10/27 at 10:00 a.m. Candlelight Vigil photos compliments of Bill Tonra will be on display in front lobby of Town Hall until the end of October. Vacancy on the Housing Authority it is a Gubernatorial appointment. Vacancy also on the Council of Elder Affairs, Conservation Commission and Board of Health.
Report from Senior Center – Interim Director, Jean Marie Smith was present with nutritionist Judith Mitchell. The North River Collaborative has taken over the preparation of the Meals on Wheels and preparation of the foods served at the Center. Theresa Oliveria has resigned. A flu clinic is October 29th. She presented a list of all the employees indicating from which account their wages are paid. She also informed the Board that one of the vans has been taken out of service to increase the social day care account. It will be put back into use when the finances are stabilized.
7:45 p.m. Mass. Electric – Joint Pole hearing – Baker Street – Massachusetts Electric representative Doris Philips was present regarding the joint pole request on Baker Street. Mrs. Philips indicated that she met with the abutters and has agreed that no trees will be removed. There will be extensive trimming. Mr. Fitzpatrick indicated that the abutters are satisfied with the results of the meeting. He pointed out that the main issue was the drainage concern. The other abutters present were Mr. & Mrs. Short, Kevin Kane, Mrs. Dineen, and Cindy Gullerick
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to approve joint pole location on Baker Street per Mass. Electric’s plan. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Kuchinski – was not present at opening of hearing)
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to close joint pole hearing. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Kuchinski – was not present at opening of hearing)
Citizen Scholarship Foundation – Request for Toll Booth Oct. 27 – Board discussed the request and cited safety concerns. The Police Dept. also has safety concerns. The Board recommended the Toll Booth be set up at the Transfer Station. Requested CSF’s request be forwarded to the Board of Health with the Selectmen’s support. Cathy Kuchinski also suggested that an informational sign board be erected at the Transfer Station.
Appointment – Received a request from Conservation for the appointment of Arthur Gelsi to fill one of the three vacancies. Mr. Webster suggested the Board take more time to check out the applicant as other recent appointees have resigned. After brief discussion regarding potential quorum problems, the Board recommended the appointment.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to appoint Arthur Gelsi to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire 6/30/02. Voted 4 – 0 - 1 (Webster).
Executive Secretary’s Report –Fire Training “live burn” scheduled for Saturday 10/20 has been postponed to Saturday, November 10th. Meeting for Senior Center Renovation Committee is Oct. 23rd at 7:00 p.m. , meeting for Director of COA selection committee is October 23rd at 8:00 p.m.; testing out new microphone equipment, Board wants follow up with AT&T; Water Department has requested permission to use Town Counsel; Mr. Davis presented the Board with a draft agreement from Town Counsel regarding the Beede Waste Oil matter. Town is liable for177 gallons.; Mr. Davis met with Rosemary Heard regarding the Senior Center RFQ and their recommendations will be available on Friday, Oct. 19th.; The transition of the Transfer Station trip ticket to the Treasurer/Collector’s
office is going well. A Department Head meeting has been scheduled with the Chairmen from the BOS, Finance Committee and School Committee on December 6th. Cathy Kuchinski requested that a department head meeting be held on a Tuesday during January or February. The auction for 112 High Street has been set for December 1st; Surplus vehicles to be placed on agenda for next meeting. Chief Hoyt would like one of the old cruisers for inspections.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
8:45 p.m. Meeting adjourned
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