HOLDEN BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
6:30 PM Memorial Hall
Present: Chairman David White, Kimberly Ferguson, James Jumonville (arrived 7:05PM),
Anthony Renzoni, Robert Lavigne
Others Present: Nancy Galkowski, Town Manager
Elizabeth Helder, Recording Secretary
Chairman White opened the meeting at 6:30PM. The Board participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Thanked the Chamber of Commerce and organizers of Holden Days for another well-run event.
Selectmen Licenses
Motion by Sel. Renzoni, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-0 TO APPROVE AN ANNUAL COMMON VICTUALER CHANGE OF d/b/a LICENSE TO NICOLA VIAPIANO FOR THE VIAPIANO COMPANIES INC., d/b/a FLIPFLOPS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was VOTED TO APPROVE A PARADE PERMIT TO DREW WEYMOUTH ON BEHALF OF STUDENT COUNCIL AT WACHUSETT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR A WALK FOR CHARITY FOR MELANOMA RESEARCH CENTER AT MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2010 FROM 8AM-12PM.
Chairman White requested that if police presence is required during the parade, the assigned officers try to perform the service at no cost so that the walk for charity is not charged.
Motion by Sel. Renzoni, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-0 TO APPROVE A PARADE PERMIT TO KATHERINE MILLS ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDEN CROPWALK ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010 BEGINNING AT 1:30PM.
Liquor License Change of d/b/a Al Fresco Trattoria & Café to Flip Flops
The Manager informed the Board of the change of name of Al Fresco Trattoria & Café to Flip Flops.
Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE CHANGE AS PRESENTED.
Selectmen Subcommittees
Sel. Jumonville: Memorial Day Parade Committee: Next meeting: September 15th.
Skate Park: Next Meetings are September 8th and September 14th. Additional information can be found on the Town web site.
Sel. Renzoni: Master Plan: Committee will meet on September 21st at 7PM in the Starbard Building.
Memorial Day Parade: Next meeting September 15th at 7PM in the Starbard Building.
Water/Sewer: Met August 12th. Waiting for comprehensive billing analysis.
Sel. Lavigne: EDC: Committee has not met.
Open Space Committee: Committee has not met.
Sel. Ferguson: Affordable Housing Committee:
Electric Advisory Board: Met August 26th. Discussed future review of the “shut off” policies for Light Department Customers. Next meeting: TBD.
Sel. White: Public Safety Building Committee: Met 9/1. Next meeting 9/15. Project moves along. Delay in occupancy due to an issue with the waterproofing system in the apparatus bay in the fire department; completion date is expected November 1st.
Call Special Town Meeting, November 8, 2010
The Manager requested that the Board open the warrant for a special town meeting for November 8, 2010.
Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was VOTED 4-0 TO OPEN A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2010 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
Vote Intention to Layout Blair Drive
Motion by Sel. Renzoni, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-0 TO LAYOUT ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 BLAIR DRIVE FROM STATION 0+25.40 TO STATION 16+09.46 FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,584.06 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
The Chairman said that anyone living on Blair Drive who has concerns about the condition of the street should contact the Town Manager’s office.
Town Manager’s Miscellaneous
The Manager informed the Board that the water meter at Mountview School was repaired at the end of August and is operational.
The Manager informed the Board that during the possibility that Hurricane Earl arrived in Massachusetts, all Department Heads and the Town Manager had met on a daily basis in order to be prepared.
The Manager reported that during heavy rainstorms in March, the Mason Park bridge was washed away. A newly constructed, railed, arched bridge, which spans Trout Brook, now connects park users to the Mason Road recreation area. Employees of the DPW’s Buildings and Grounds division constructed the bridge in four-days. The bridge’s arched design not only eliminates potential future damage from heavy rainstorms and flooding, but also brings a sense of character to the Jefferson woods.
The Manager announced that 48 solar panels have been installed at the Senior Center and are providing approximately 13% (10,500 kWh) of the needs of the Senior Center. This will result in the lowering of the annual electric bill by $1800 and will reduce the CO2 emissions by 5.3 tons/year – the equivalent over a 25-year period of planting 720 trees. The panels, which cost $84,000 were funded 50% by the HMLD and 50% by a state/federal grant. HMLD staff will install similar panels at the Light Department later in the month.
The Board reviewed the Revenue and Expenditure Reports for the period ending July 2011 as prepared by Town Accountant Lori Rose.
The Board reviewed a memo regarding on-line payments for programs at the Recreation Department. The Manager said that issues regarding the before and after school program were being worked out.
The Manager explained that her Administration was currently in the process of developing a capital plan.
The Town Manager shared a letter from DPW Director James Shuris to the Pastor and his parishioners at the Fellowship Church on Bullard Street in Holden. The members of the Church recently completed community service beautification work. They removed weeds and debris from the Malden Street/Main Street Park, the Boyden Street/Main Street traffic island, the Holden Senior Center island, and the public frontage in front of their parish. Additionally, they scraped and painted the picnic tables at the Trout Brook facility. The Board thanked the Church for their outstanding volunteer efforts in Town.
Citizens’ Address
Mr. Karl Makela, 60 Newell Road, addressed the Board to discuss noise pollution. He reported several loud motorcycles driving along Winter Hill/Newell Road in his neighborhood. He inquired if the Town enforces noise pollution ordnance?
Sel. Jumonville arrived at 7:05PM.
Town Manager’s Performance Evaluation Goals
The Board reviewed a proposed timeline to complete the performance evaluation process.
The Board agreed to meet on Monday, September 13th from 6PM-8PM to discuss 2010-2011 Selectmen Goals. Meeting location: TBD. Goals were due to the Town Manager’s office on September 7th.
Follow Up to Citizens’ Address
Chairman White asked the Manager to follow-up with Mr. Makela’s question regarding noise ordnance. The Manager said the subject would require research with the police department and Town Counsel.
Selectmen Miscellaneous
Sel. Renzoni: 1. Will hold office hours on Thursday, September 9th from 4PM-6PM in the Selectmen’s Room in the Starbard Building.
Sel. Ferguson: 1. Spoke with the Recreation Director regarding the condition of the Dawson Recreation tennis/basketball courts. These areas are full of trash. She encouraged the people who use these facilities to pick of their empty water bottles and trash.
Sel. Jumonville: 1. Expressed concern regarding the electronic registration program being implemented by the Recreation Department. He said he feels that some residents might miss out on registering their kids. The Manager said that the program would be tested many times before being implemented to the public. Sel. Ferguson said that the Town of Shrewsbury offers a combined registration package.
Sel. Lavigne: 1. Inquired about the timeline for the recycling initiative? How many people have requested bigger (or a second) recycling toter? The Manager reported that 62 residents have gone from the large trash toter to the small trash toter since August 2010. She said any resident who requested a larger recycling toter was provided with one. The Manager provided a timeline on recycling education programs.
2. Requested an update on the establishment of a dog park. The Manager said many issues need to be resolved before this project will begin. The Manager said she considered this project a long-term project.
3. Would like to see before and after school care provided on half-days. Why doesn’t Holden provide these services on half-days? The Manager said it is difficult to get qualified age-appropriate staff to run the program on the half-days and was not optimistic in being able to provide coverage on the 8 half-days during the school year. Interested residents should contact the Recreation Department.
4. Encouraged the Town is moving forward purchasing electronic signs.
Sel. White: 1. Update on landscaping project at Main Street/Shrewsbury Street intersection. The Manager said grading and installation of the cobblestones would begin on 9/8. A representative from Busy Bee nursery is providing landscaping assistance. Planting of the island may wait until spring 2011 when better weather conditions will encourage growth.
2. Asked if there was any news regarding the dog hearing involving the dog “Mizjif.”
3. Inquired if the Reservoir Street paving project would be completed before winter? The Manager said that the trenched areas would be smoothed before winter. NSTAR has expressed interest in installing gas lines in this area. A final coat will not be completed until spring 2011.
4.Specifications are still being developed for the message boards before the project goes out to bid.
Approval of Previous Meetings
Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was VOTED 4-1 WITH 1 ABSTAINED TO APPROVE THE INTERVIEW MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 16, 2010. (ABSTAINED: JUMONVILLE.)
Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Renzoni, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 16, 2010.
Adjournment
Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Lavigne, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN
THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 MEETING AT 7:34PM.
APPROVED: October 4, 2010
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