HOLDEN BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 18, 2010
6:30 PM Memorial Hall
Present: Chairman David White, Anthony Renzoni, Robert Lavigne, Kimberly Ferguson, James Jumonville
Others Present: Jacquie Kelly, Assistant Town Manager
Elizabeth Helder, Recording Secretary
Absent: Nancy Galkowski, Town Manager
Chairman White opened the meeting at 6:30PM. The Board participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman White announced that Town Manager Galkowski was attending the International City/County Management Association conference from Friday, October 15th – Saturday, October 23rd. Ms. Jacquie Kelly, Assistant Town Manager is serving as the Acting Town Manager in Ms. Galkowski’s absence.
Award of World War II Medals – Louis G. Iadonisi
Sel. Renzoni, on behalf of American Legion Post 42, presented Holden resident Mr. Louis G. Iadonisi with medals of honor Mr. Iadonisi so honorably earned over sixty-five years ago while serving in World War II. Due to an administrative error, Mr. Iadonisi was never awarded his medals after completion of his service. Post 42 Adjutant Mr. Alfred Sculthorpe assisted in procuring the medals from the National Personnel Records Center. Mr. Iadonisi was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (with 2 bronze stars), World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon (with 1 bronze service star), Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII, and the Driver and mechanic Badge. Mr. Iadonisi received his medals on his 92nd birthday.
Selectmen Licenses
Chairman White announced that prior to the meeting, the Selectmen unanimously appointed Mrs. Nancy Sweeney to the Cultural Council for a three-year term.
Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Lavigne, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE A PARADE PERMIT TO PAUL LATINO ON BEHALF OF WACHUSETT FITNESS FOR AN ANNUAL 5K TURKEY ROAD RACE FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2010 FROM 7AM-10AM. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL PROVIDE POLICE OFFICERS.
Ms. Kelly informed the Board that Mr. Alex Hill was up for reappointment on the Agricultural Commission. Mr. Hill was appointed to the newly formed commission one-year ago.
Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO REAPPOINT MR. ALEX HILLTO THE AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION FOR A THREE-TERM.
Matt Tadry, Fire Academy Graduate
Fire Chief Chandler presented Matt Tadry, who graduated at the top of his class from the Massachusetts Fire Academy in September 2010. The Board extended its congratulations to Matt for his accomplishment and his continued service to the Town.
Town Manager’s Miscellaneous
1. Assistant Town Manager Kelly reported that the Town of Holden’s CERT Program had received a $4000 grant from the MA Emergency Management Agency. Congratulations to CERT Director Rebecca Evanoff and her team for this accomplishment.
2. Assistant Town Manager Kelly announced the appointment of the Mountview School Building Committee. Members appointed include Superintendent of Schools Tom Pandiscio; Town Manager Nancy Galkowski; School Committee Member Margaret Watson; WRSD Business Manager Peter Brennan; Assistant Town Manager Jacquie Kelly; Mountview Principal Eric Githmark; Finance Committee Member Paul Challenger and members knowledgeable in educational mission, construction or other expertise Mike Sherman, David White and Chris Lucchesi. The first meeting of the committee is scheduled for October 19 at 7PM. Selectmen are invited to attend and tour the facility.
3. Ms. Kelly announced that on Monday, November 1st at 5:00PM, a brief ceremony will be held to mark the closing of the current police station. Selectmen are invited to attend the decommissioning ceremony. The event is open to the public.
4. Ms. Kelly alerted the Board and residents that starting October 18, the town began distribution of trash toter stickers to participants in the town’s trash/recycle program with Casella. The stickers will become effective November 8th. Residents with questions may call 508-829-0233.
5. Ms. Kelly announced that the Holden Department of Growth Management and Casella would hold the First Annual Paper Shredding Day on Saturday, November 13th from 8AM-12PM in the Senior Center Parking lot. This service is free to residents. A five-dollar fee will be charged to non-residents who wish to participate in the program.
Chairman White requested that the administration look into adding an additional recycling day during the week of Christmas and New Year’s.
Selectmen Subcommittees
Sel. Jumonville: Memorial Day Parade Committee: The next meeting will be November 10th.
Skate Board Park: Met on October 26th to review RFP’s.
Sel. Renzoni: Master Plan:
Water/Sewer: Reported the Commission is waiting for the Comprehensive Rate Study (CRS) from CDM. Chairman White requested that the Board of Selectmen receive a copy of the CRS when it arrives.
Sel. Lavigne: EDC: Committee has not met.
Open Space Committee: Will meet 10/19 in the Starbard Building.
Sel. Ferguson: Affordable Housing Committee: Has not met.
Electric Advisory Board: Has not met.
Sel. White: Public Safety Building Committee: Meets 10/20 at the Project Manager’s construction office in Jefferson at 6PM. Furniture has arrived. Installation of technology and communications system is ongoing. Committee is currently reviewing documents for renovations to the existing Fire Station.
Citizens’ Address
No one came forward to address the Board.
Selectmen Miscellaneous
Sel. Renzoni: 1. Reviewed the most recent Water/Sewer Enterprise Fund and Solid Waste Enterprise Fund reports. Both are operating a positive balance. Chairman White requested placing these reports on the November 1, 2010 agenda for discussion with the Town Manager and DPW Director Shuris. Sel. Renzoni said he anticipated a lengthy discussion regarding the W/S Enterprise Fund at the November 1st meeting. He suggested that discussion of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund with the Director of Growth Management should be scheduled for November 15th. Sel. Ferguson also asked that the Board discuss the possibility of a mandatory water ban in 2011 at this meeting.
Sel. Lavigne asked if the Department of Growth Management was able to track residents as they move in and out of town. The Board said it had in the past discussed the possibility of tracking these residents through changes in their Light Department bills.
2. Ms. Kelly reported that an analysis of residents who participate in the town’s solid waste program was conducted. Out of 5700+ residents, there are 123 houses that are not currently participating in the recycling program.
3. Encouraged residents to vote on November 2nd.
Sel. Jumonville: 1. Inquired about the Senior Center Policies and Procedures Book. He inquired if the book, which was revised in 2007, should be updated. Ms. Kelly said the book was included in the Selectmen’s packet per a request from Sel. Renzoni regarding use of the building by non-profit groups in Town. Sel. Renzoni commented that the Town Manager is currently reviewing the policy regarding use of the building by non-profit groups. Chairman White said that the Selectmen set fees for usage of public buildings. He suggested that the Board could schedule a discussion of the subject closer to May 2011 Town Meeting. Sel. Ferguson suggested that civic groups should sign some type of contract outlining the policies and procedures when “renting” the Senior Center.
Sel. Lavigne: 1. Halloween Trick-or-Treating hours have been set from 4PM-8PM on Sunday, October 31st.
Sel. White: 1. Reported that the PSBC unanimously voted to not return any authorized borrowing to the Town for the November 8th Town Meeting. The Town Manager has pulled the article from the Warrant. Chairman White said that committee members expressed concern that the project is not finished and renovations to the existing building are outstanding. Additionally, the Finance Committee did not approve of rescinding the money at this time. Members of the PSBC were very clear that it was not their intention to spend the money. Board members discussed dispensing of the existing Police Station.
2. Town Meeting motion assignments will be made at the November 1st meeting.
Acceptance of Previous Minutes
Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Lavigne, it was VOTED 4-1 WITH 1 ABSTENTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 2010 WITH A REVISION BY SEL. LAVIGNE TO CHANGE AGENDA ITEM 8 ON PAGE 4 TO READ “FOLLOW-UP TO CITIZENS’ ADDRESS.”
Adjournment
Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Lavigne, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN
THE OCTOBER 18, 2010 MEETING AT 7:30PM.
APPROVED:______November 1, 2010___________
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