HOLDEN BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 3, 2010
6:30PM Memorial Hall
Present: Chairman Kimberly Ferguson, James Jumonville, Anthony Renzoni, David White, Kenneth O’Brien (arrived 6:34PM)
Others Present: Nancy Galkowski, Town Manager, Robert Martin, Town Counsel, Elizabeth Helder, Recording Secretary
Chairman Ferguson opened the meeting at 6:30PM. The Board participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Selectmen Appointments
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was VOTED 4-0 TO APPROVE A PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE TO LINETTE ROCHE ON BEHALF OF KIDOODLES FOR AN END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010 FROM 5PM-8PM AT THE HOLDEN BANDSTAND.
Sel. O’Brien arrived at 6:34PM.
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE A PARADE PERMIT TO JAMES JUMONVILLE ON BEHALF OF THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE COMMITTEE ON MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 31, 2010 FROM 11AM-1PM.
Town Manager’s Miscellaneous
Town Manager Galkowski updated the Board on scheduling an Open Meeting Law seminar for the region. Mr. Bob Nasdor, Director of Division of Open Government, Attorney General’s Office responded to the request confirming multiple requests from municipal governments to hold informational meetings on the subject. As the Attorney General’s office has limited resources to support the multiple requests, Mr. Nasdor suggested holding an informational/training session in a larger venue, such as the City of Worcester. Sel. White suggested that the auditorium at Wachusett Regional High School could hold a large number of participants. Ms. Galkowski said she would pass the suggestion along to Mr. Nasdor. Additionally, Ms. Galkowski reported that Mr. Leon Gaumond, West Boylston Town Manager suggested that the
informational meeting be recorded so that it could be replayed on the Cable TV network and/or group meetings. Mr. Nasdor was receptive to the idea.
The Town Manager announced that the Holden Fire Department received a Wildland Personal Protective Equipment grant in the amount of $31,000.
The Board reviewed a Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict on Interest made by the Town Manager regarding the employment of her brother-in-law as a driver for the Town’s senior citizen transportation program. After review by Town Counsel, it was determined that no conflict of interest has occurred.
Motion by Sel. Renzoni, seconded by Sel. White, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ACCEPT AND FILE THE DETERMINATION OF THE TOWN MANAGER’S DISCLOSURE OF APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
The Manager reported that the 2011 Solid Waste and Recycling Budget contains a proposed rate increase for Solid Waste pick-up. The Manager recommended that the Board schedule a public hearing for June 7, 2010 for discussion and comment.
A motion was made by Sel. O’Brien and seconded by Sel. Renzoni for discussion.
Sel. White said that he would like to receive/review information on the subject prior to scheduling a public hearing in order to allow for Board discussion. He suggested postponing the public hearing until June 21, 2010. It is possible to set the rates to being on August 1, 2010 and recoup the deficit in July 2010 later. The Board was in agreement with Sel. White’s suggestion.
Both motion makers withdrew their motion.
Street Layouts
The Town Manager read the notice of public hearing into record.
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:48PM.
Chairman Ferguson allowed for public comment. No one came forward to address the Board.
Sel. White asked the Manager if the Administration was aware of any problems with the roads in the subdivision. The Manager said she was not aware of any issues. However, both the DPW and the Planning Board will make their street acceptance recommendations closer to Town Meeting.
Sel. O’Brien commented he thought there were drainage issues on some of the streets mentioned in the notice of public hearing.
Town Counsel said that a vote to lay out streets doesn’t have anything to do with street approval; it just starts the process. A vote for street acceptance will take place closer to Town Meeting.
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO LAY OUT BRICE CIRCLE FROM STATION 0+16.58 TO STATION 6+14.58 FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 598.00 FEET; ALDEN HILL ROAD FROM STATION 0+13.63 TO STATION 5+83.48 FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 569.85 FEET; BLAIR DRIVE FROM STATION 0+25.36 TO STATION 16+09.46 FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,584.10 FEET; AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF LAND ENTITLED DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION PLAN OF ALDEN WOODS, HOLDEN, MA DATED FEBRUARY 8, 1999, PREPARED BY LAND PLANNING, INC., RECORDED WITH THE WORCESTER DISTRICT DEEDS, PLAN BOOK 763, PLAN 105 AS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
Motion by Sel. Renzoni, seconded by Sel. O’Brien, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:54PM.
Selectmen Subcommittees
Sel. Jumonville: Memorial Day Parade: The Committee will meet May 12th and May 19th.
Starbard Scholarship: Advertisement for the Starbard Scholarship has been placed in the newspaper. Sel. Jumonville and Sel. Renzoni will serve on the Committee.
Sel. O’Brien: EDC: has not met.
Water/Sewer: has not met.
Sel. White: PSBC: Will meet 5/5 at 6PM at the Light Department. The Committee approved the FF&E package at their April 21st meeting. The bid package will go out to bid in mid-May. Project is running 2 weeks behind. Board will attend a tour of the building prior to its June 7th meeting. Sel. White suggested that since completion of the building is further along, members of the press be invited to the June 7th tour.
Sel. Renzoni: Master Plan: Met with members of the Historic District Commission and Historic Commission. Would like to bring both committees before the Board at the Board’s August 2010 meeting.
Citizens’ Address
Ms. Maureen Floryan, 191 Sterling Road, thanked Sel. O’Brien for his service to the Town. His energy, work ethic, and commitment to the Town have been tireless.
Selectmen Miscellaneous
Sel. White: 1. Acknowledged that this was Sel. O’Brien’s last meeting as a member of the Select Board. He thanked Sel. O’Brien for his dedicated service to the town.
Sel. O’Brien: 1. Requested Certificates of Appreciation to the volunteers with YAHOO to recognize their service to the town.
Recognized Ben Rizk and Clayton Johannsen, two boy scouts from Troop 182 earning their Citizenship badges.
Sel. Renzoni: 1. What is latest end-of-the-year forecast with the Water/Sewer account? Ms. Galkowski reported that the account is anticipated to close in the positive.
2. Thanked the Manager for creating the Executive Action to create a Capital Planning Committee. The Executive Action for the Open Space Planning Committee is in draft form. Sel. White questioned why the Capital Planning Committee did not include an appointment for a member of the Select Board. Ms. Galkowski said that in the past, this committee did not allow for an appointment from the Select Board. 3. Inquired about the status of Trash Stickers. Ms. Galkowski said that there was insufficient funding (10K) in this year’s budget to print and mail the stickers to homeowners. Unfortunately, the sticker process is the Town’s only way to conduct an inventory of its trash users. The Town Manager said that she has included a line item in the proposed budget to print new trash
stickers. Sel. White suggested mailing a “Welcome to Holden” type of letter to all the realtors to remind new residents to register to vote and pick up a trash sticker.
Thanked all business owners in town for choosing to operate a business in Holden.
Sel. Ferguson: 1. Requested an update on the commercial meter-testing program. Ms. Galkowski reported that the only meter that failed was the Mountview Middle School. The water line will have to be taken off line in order to fix the meter. This will occur in the summer. An average of the schools’ last 4 years’ worth of water purchases will be used to estimate water bills for the broken meter.
2. Requested an update on the Mountain Street meter project.
Holden Baseball recently had its opening day.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. O’Brien, it was VOTED 3-0-2 WITH 2 ABSTENTIONS TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 20, 2010. (Abstained: Ferguson, Renzoni.)
Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles/Motion Assignments
Motion by Sel. O’Brien, seconded by Sel. White, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO SUPPORT WARRANT ARTICLES 1, 2, 3, & 5 ON THE MAY 17, 2010 FY 2011 TOWN MEETING WARRANT AS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
Motion by Sel. O’Brien, seconded by Sel. White, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO SUPPORT WARRANT ARTICLE 4 ON THE MAY 17, 2010 FY 2011 TOWN MEETING WARRANT AS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Jumonville, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO SUPPORT WARRANT ARTICLES 6-1 - 12 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON THE MAY 17, 2010 FY 2011 TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
The Town Manager informed the Board that Warrant Article 13 would not go forward and recommended that the Board take no action.
Motion by Sel. O’Brien, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO SUPPORT WARRANT ARTICLE 14 ON THE MAY 17, 2010 FY 2011 TOWN MEETING WARRANT AS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Jumonville, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO SUPPORT WARRANT ARTICLES 15 – 20 ON THE MAY 17, 2010 FY 2011 TOWN MEETING WARRANT AS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Jumonville, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO SUPPORT WARRANT ARTICLES 21 - 25 ON THE MAY 17, 2010 FY 2011 TOWN MEETING WARRANT AS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
The Board agreed to hold support of Warrant Article 26 – Street Acceptances until a recommendation is received from the DPW prior to Town Meeting.
Motion by Sel. Jumonville, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO SUPPORT WARRANT ARTICLE 27 ON THE MAY 17, 2010 FY 2011 TOWN MEETING WARRANT AS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
The Board agreed to hold Warrant Articles 28 and 29 until further information is received from the Planning Board prior to Town Meeting.
The Board agreed to hold Warrant Article 30 until the Town Manager provides an update prior to Town Meeting.
The Board assigned speakers to each Warrant Article. Sel. Jumonville agreed to speak to Warrant Articles 4 and 5. Sel. Renzoni agreed to speak to Warrant Articles 6-1 through 6-9, and 27. Sel. White agreed to speak to Warrant Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 26, and 30. Sel. Ferguson agreed to speak to Warrant Articles 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, and 29. The Board agreed to assign Warrant Articles 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 to the Selectmen who wins the May 10, 2010 election.
Adjournment
Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN THE MAY 3, 2010 MEETING AT 7:45PM.
APPROVED: June 7, 2010
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