SELECT BOARD MINUTES FOR MEETING
Tuesday June 7, 2016 - 7 pm
Holland Town Hall
27 Sturbridge Road
Holland, MA
Present: Lawrence Mandell, Chair
Andrew Harhay, Member
Kelli A. Robbins, Esq., Executive Secretary
Absent: Elias Gillen, Member
Call to Order:
Mr. Mandell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Approval of Minutes
Motion 060716-1-1 Mr. Mandel to waive the reading of the minutes of May 17th and approve as written. 2nd Mr. Harhay. So voted
Appointments to Address the Board:
Chief Bryan Haughey - Chief Haughey addressed the Selectmen regarding an incident on Brandon Road the previous Wednesday. Outside law enforcement was in the area on a civil call. An incident occurred during the civil call. Though the efforts and cooperation of all legal departments involved it was determined there was no actual threat.
The Select Board received concerned phone calls that no “CodeRed” alert was sent out. There was no actual threat to public safety. The Selectmen thanked Chief Haughey and agreed that he acted appropriately. Mr. Mandell stated that it is not the Select Board’s job to second guess the professional response of the trained police force acting in their professional capacity on an issue they are specifically trained to handle.
Old Business
Mr. Mandell asked Ms. Robbins to send a letter to Solitude letting them know they received the bid for lake care and treatment.
Mr. Mandell asked Ms. Robbins to put the topic of CodeRed usage on the agenda for the next department head meeting.
New Business
Motion 060716-2 Mr. Mandell to sign the SAAN loan in the amount of $36,440. 2nd Mr. Harhay. So voted.
Mr. Mandell state he would read aloud the names of people to be appointed. Mr. Mandell asked that if there were any that there was to be discussion over to please place a hold on those names. Mr. Mandell read aloud the list of positions being appointed and their terms except his own name for OPEB and the members of the police department. Mr. Mandell could not be appointed to the OPEB Committee until there is a full Select Board present. (see attached)
Motion 060716-3 Mr. Mandell to accept all names and appointments not on hold. 2nd Mr. Harhay. So voted.
Motion 060716-4 Mr. Mandell the accept the names as present by Chief Haughey. Mr. Harhay noted the names submitted by the Chief of Police were submitted as a courtesy because he is a strong chief. No motion necessary.
Legal activity update:
$75.00 bill received for review of the correspondence from Auditor and response letter in regard to any ongoing or foreseen litigation. (There is none)
Signed warrants FY16-50AP $96,476.62
FY16-49 P $85,121.53
Announcements
The Moderator has appointed Joseph Yiznitsky to the Finance Board completing that board’s membership.
IT grant was approved by the State for an upgrade to the Holland town website. Mr. Mandell thanked Mr. Harhay for his work in applying for this grant for the town.
Hamilton Reservoir will be treated for milfoil on June 8th. A CodeRed message was sent out earlier today to notify everyone to remain off the lake for the treatment and with temporary water use restrictions.
Mr. Mandell explained the ballot question that is coming up on the election ballot for June 13, 2016. Mr. Mandell explained that a yes vote would create a better larger pool of interest to serve the town.
2nd Annual Carl Bean Softball Game Saturday June 18th, 2pm.
Fran Gallo received her Certificate of Achievement for successfully completing the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions Fundamentals for Conservation Commissioners course. This is a 10-unit course that provides basic knowledge and practical tools essential to carry out many responsibilities of administering the Wetlands Protection Act and for open space planning and protection.
Public Access
None
Motion 060716-5 Mr. Mandell, to adjourn. Mr. Harhay 2nd. So voted.
Meeting closed 7:55 PM
Appointments for FY 17
All Boards Clerk Janine Drake 2017
Executive Secretary Kelli A. Robbins 2019
Fire Chief Paul Foster 2017
Community Center Director Paula Bak 2017
Kitchen Manager Brenda Palmer 2017
Plumbing Inspector George Wolstencroft 2017
Accountant Amy De La Roche 2017
Memorial Day Committee Dawn Cass-Evans 2017
Outreach Worker Deborah Tierney 2017
Police Chief Bryan Haughey 2017
Veteran’s Agent S. Patrick Swain 2017
Zoning Enforcement Officer Rick Lundin 2017
OPEB Linda Blodgett 2017
Kelli A. Robbins 2017
Kristen LaPlante 2017
Eric Kinsherf 2017
Lawrence Mandell 2017
Zoning Board of Appeals John Stevens, Alternate 2017
Bylaw Committee Kelli A. Robbins 07/01/17
PVPC Lynn Arnold 07/01/17
Police Department
Name Rank Title Appointment
Stewart P. Swain Lieutenant Full Time Officer 07/01/17
Raymond B. Morehouse Lieutenant Reserve Officer 07/01/17
Charles J. Reardon Patrolman Reserve Officer 07/01/17
Jordan P. Manthorne Patrolman Reserve Officer 07/01/17
Paul A. Guerin Jr. Patrolman Reserve Officer 07/01/17
Kenneth W. Lindsey Patrolman Reserve Officer 07/01/17
Anastasios Karamanakis Patrolman Reserve Officer 07/01/17
Edwin F. Ward Patrolman Reserve Officer 07/01/17
Spiro P. Kelly Patrolman Reserve Officer 07/01/17
Dennis P. Reardon Special Special Officer 07/01/17
Michelle E. Turner Special Special Officer 07/01/17
Ashley L. Jodoin Special Special Officer 07/01/17
Christopher Bouchard Special Special Officer 07/01/17
Gary A. Wilson Animal Control Officer 07/01/17
Kimberly A. Desy Animal Control Officer 07/01/17
Wendy Le Sage Animal Control Officer 07/01/17
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