Town of Millbury
Board of Selectmen Minutes
Municipal Office Building- Selectmen’s Meeting Room
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August 12, 2008 7:10 P.M.
Present: Board of Selectmen: E. Bernard Plante, Chairman; Joseph J. Coggans, Jr., Kenneth Schold and Michael Moore. Vacation: Francis B. King
Bob Spain, Town Manager; Ken Polito, Chief Richard Handfield, Robert Fields, Donna Boynton, Worcester Telegram, Tom Riley, Millbury Sutton Chronicle and concerned citizens.
Chairman Plante opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
GUEST PRESENTATION
J. A Polito – West Main Street
Ken Polito provided an update to the Board on the West Main Street/Brierly Pond Dam project and requested approval for the same detour that the used last year. School buses will be able to get through. All signs are up at appropriate intersections. Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Schold to approve the detour in West Main Street.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Richard Handfield
Sgt. McFaul, the firearms training instructor, brought an idea to the Chief regarding a shooting range. They currently have one behind the DPW buildings but getting harder and harder to use because they have so many deposits of materials there. It is cleaned out from time to time but they are looking at another site; not looking for a vote tonight, just introducing the concept of using the old Johnson property at 86 McCracken Road for a firearms training center. There is no immediate intended use for the property. It is a large piece of property would suit the need – would consider the safety of the neighborhood and safety of the officers. Can train much better, could up our training a notch, set up moving targets to make it more realistic. Not permanent, but we could be there for a long time. He
would like feedback from neighbors. Mr. Spain thinks it is a good use of this property.
NEW BUSINESS
New Drainlayer’s License, Bruce Gannon. He is doing sewer connections for Cronin Brook.
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Schold to approve the new license.
Motion carried unanimously.
ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES
Robert Fields-Wheelock Inn Parking Lot- Cancer benefit-August 16, 2008.
Motion made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman Moore, to approve a one day liquor license for Robert Fields for a cancer benefit on August 16, 2008 in the Wheelock Inn parking lot the area roped off and contained 50x60 area with barrels, cones and caution tape and someone manning the door.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bartending Service of New England- August 19, 2008-Asa Waters
Motion made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman Moore, to approve a one day liquor license for Bartending Service of New England.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cardoos Gourmet Catering- September 20, 2008-Asa Waters
Motion made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman Moore, to approve a one day liquor license for Cardoos Gourmet Catering.
Motion carried unanimously.
Currier & Chives- August 24, 2008-Asa Waters
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Schold, to approve a one day liquor license for Currier & Chives.
Motion carried unanimously.
Uno Restaurant – Form 43 – Change of Officers
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Schold to approve the Form 43-Change of Officers for Uno Restaurant.
Motion carried unanimously.
Women’s Club Sign Proposal
Mr. Spain said may be state land so may have to get approval. The sign will be placed on North Main Street right near the Millbury/Sutton football sign. Sign was made by Creative Sign Works.
Motion made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman Coggans to allow the Women’s Club to put the sign up. Thank you to the Women’s Club.
Motion carried unanimously.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Minutes of the Meeting – July 22, 2008
Motion made by Selectman Schold to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Selectman Moore.
Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Minutes of the Meeting – July 22, 2008
Motion made by Selectman Moore to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Selectman Schold.
Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the Meeting – February 14, 2006
Motion made by Selectman Schold to approve the minutes as written; seconded by Selectman Moore.
Motion carried unanimously.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Final tonnage for the first six months of the year was 1371.57 tons; we had a limit of 1500 tons which left 128 tons. They have to pay us $67.73 per ton which equals $8698.56 and we should be receiving a check soon. Under the new contract the annual new amount is $503,637.
We got a new loader and it is registered. We also registered the truck for Emergency Management.
Verizon Update – There will be a public hearing at 7:30 pm on August 25, 2008 run by the Cable Committee. Copies of agreement will be available. There are a couple of issues that need to be worked out. Cable Committee will be in on August 26th to present the contract to the Board.
Thank you to Joyce, with the help of Rich Hamilton, for her initiative on vehicle registration update and building insurance update.
Appoint New DPW Director-John McGarry. He comes to us as a principle civil engineer at TRC Solutions, had a distinguished career in public works some municipal and some not. He was sewer commissioner for 20 years in Raynham. He carries numerous licenses and certifications including a grade 4 wastewater plant treatment license and he is a grade 4 certified public purchasing official, has a Masters in Public Administration and a Masters in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University.
Mr. McGarry spoke regarding his resume and his goals to finish out his career, he realized he never interacted with citizens closely and had not been held accountable for actions because he would do the project and then be able to leave. He is planning on moving to Millbury in 4-6 weeks, be a registered voter and he is looking forward to this opportunity to serve the citizens of Millbury.
Mr. McGarry was questioned extensively by the Board regarding his experience, operating heavy equipment, recycling, retirement and various licenses.
Mr. Spain explained the role of the DPW director was to manage people-not to run the equipment.
Motion made by Selectman Moore, seconded by Selectman Coggans to support the appointment of Mr. McGarry as the Director of the Department of Public Works.
Motion carried unanimously.
INTERIM LOAN for sewer project – interim until we get money from water pollution abetment trust. Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Schold to approve an interim loan of $6,750,375.00.
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CAL FIRST - we looked for 3 different quotes and this was the best one.
The terms are six equal payments of $125,000 with the first payment due August 10 and the last due July 2012; the principle amount is $581,951.53. At end of lease we will own the equipment for $1. Motion to allow chairman to sign the agreement made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman Coggans.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSTABLE APPOINTMENTS
Motion made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman Coggans to concur with the appointments of Karl Swenson and Todd Army as constables.
Motion carried unanimously.
FIBA TECHNOLOGIES
They are going through Mass Development to get financing for new equipment. Chairman Plante thought it was good for the business, good for the taxpayers and he highly recommend that we do this.
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Schold to allow FIBA to go through Mass Development.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPOINT A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO CMRPC
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Schold to appoint Fran King and Bob Spain to the CMRPC.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Moore to rescind the vote made to go to bid for town counsel and appoint Kopleman and Paige as our town counsel for a one year contract with the contingency that Attorney John Giorgio is the primary attorney.
Motion carried unanimously.
MAIL
BIKE PATH – Letter regarding naming the Bike Path to Representative Richard P. Dwinell.
Motion made by Selectman Moore, seconded by Selectman Schold to support the legislation to name the bike path the Representative Richard P. Dwinell bike path.
Motion carried unanimously.
PAUL FROST- Letter regarding Bond Bill for clean up at Asa Waters.
TOWN CLERK regarding Board of Registrars Robert Brainard. He will not able to continue to serve on board of registrars. He served from February, 2007 until the end of 2008. Submit names to fill spot within 45 days. Selectman Coggans wishes Mr. Brainard the best and thanks him for all that Mr. Brainard has done for him.
Mr. Spain spoke regarding the finished roads; they came out marvelously. We are going to do Alpine – spoke to Aquarion about when they do the water main they will do project and put on topcoat – will not be a patch operation.
CITIZEN SPEAK
Karen Murray – 2 Danielle Drive – spoke regarding the appointment of DPW Director John McGarry.
Ronald Bourdeau – 32 Autumn Gate, formally 118 Grafton Street.
Gave BOS letter and pictures depicting his situation at Autumn Gates. Developer has filed bankruptcy.
He is looking to have the DPW plow his road this winter. He is stuck in a bad situation. Also asked about Verizon- Public hearing on Aug 25th and the cable board will brief the selectmen on August 26th. Mr. Bourdreau presented a rough drawing on 4 way intersection at Riverlin and Grafton Street to move the stop lines further back for turning trucks.
Chairman Plante stated that the Board will leave Executive Session only to adjourn.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Schold to move into Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. under Chapter 39, Section 23B, Paragraph 3.
Selectman Coggans -Yes
Selectman Moore - Yes
Selectman Schold - Yes
Chairman Plante - Yes
The Board returned to open session at 9:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman Moore to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Ostrowski/Tish Hayes,
Secretary, Board of Selectman
E. Bernard Plante __________________________
Joseph F. Coggans, Jr. __________________________
Michael O. Moore __________________________
Kenneth I. Schold __________________________
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