February 9, 2010 7:05 p.m.
Present: Board of Selectmen: Chairman E. Bernard Plante, Joseph F. Coggans, Jr., Kenneth I. Schold, Francis B. King, Brian W. Stowell.
Robert Spain, Town Manager, Brian Turbitt, Laurie Connors, William Kane, Roger Desrosiers, Cindy Burr, Edd Cote, Donna Boynton, Telegram & Gazette, Tom Reilly, The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, and concerned citizens
Chairman Plante opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
Joanne Salo, Junk Dealers License- She would like to sell used items replacing the previous store, Seconds Anyone? New Store name is Millbury Towne Consignment.
Motion by Selectman Coggans to approve the license, seconded by Selectman Schold.
Motion carried unanimously.
Trevin Williams- He would like to be on the Open Space Committee. A graduate of UMass in environmental design.
Motion made by Selectman Stowell to appoint Trevin Williams to the Open Space Committee, seconded by Selectman Schold.
Motion carried unanimously.
One Day Liquor License-New Hope, Inc.-Wine Tasting
April 24, 2010 at Asa Waters.
Motion to approve the one day license made by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Schold.
Motion carried unanimously.
Drainlayer Renewals
Motion to re-new the following Drainlayers made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman Stowell: Gil Nobert Trucking, Mason Construction.
Motion carried unanimously.
Previous Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Coggans to approve the minutes of the Tuesday January 26, 2010 meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Coggans to approve the executive minutes of the Tuesday January 26, 2010 meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Coggans to release the executive minutes of the Tuesday December 15, 2009 meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business
Mr. Spain discussed moving town meeting with the Moderator and Town Clerk. They were concerned with moving town meeting to June because of attendance; they would not want it after Memorial Day. Mr. Spain thinks that this year they will do a resolution on state aid so we will have the numbers-it would probably be best to leave it. Selectman King was looking to move the meeting for better numbers and also to give the newly elected officials time to prepare for the town meeting.
The Chairman decided to keep it as it this year.
7:15 pm-Public Hearing: National Grid-Street Crossing Petition
Selectman Schold read the public hearing notice.
Lianna Moore-Bowditch & Dewey, Project Manager, Susan Findlen, Norman Taft, and Scott Farrar. Ms. Moore spoke asking for permission to cross the streets with electric power wires. They will be putting in new 115kb lines starting in Millbury going through to Auburn, the height of poles will be approx. 85ft. Some clearing required, but not all.
Mr. Spain mentioned that the town has two issues pending, wires in the common, and Matthew Circle. National grid is willing to move the wires but the common will not have electricity. The legal minds cannot agree on Matthew Circle-he would recommend the Board takes this under advisement and work on all issues.
Motion to close the public hearing made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Stowell. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Selectman Coggans to take petition under advisement for further review, seconded by Selectman Schold.
Motion carried unanimously.
Selectman Coggans inquired about the traffic signal at Riverlin & Canal-Mr. Spain said that the cycle should be extended.
Anna Lewandowski-spoke regarding the senior and low income tax program-circuit breaker. Last year they serviced 140 people which was the most of any towns in the valley. Please call the senior center for an appointment.
Town Manager Report
Tonnage at Wheelabrator is slightly up but we are still well ahead of the game. Mr. Spain is still expecting a check at the end of July. Selectman Schold inquired about recycling and wanted to know how we are doing. Mr. Spain has a meeting with Casella to discuss more about recycling and discuss the privation issues. He is still doing research to see if it is a viable alternative.
Mr. Spain has appointed Gilbert Picard to the cemetery commission.
Motion made by Selectman Schold to concur with the appointment, seconded by Selectman Coggans.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Spain had a conversation with Mr. Lorian regarding the round-a-bout and is 75% complete in design. They will be redoing the bridge, on and off ramps and the round-a-bout-it is a huge project-about $7-$10 mil. They are looking for 2012 construction start date. There will be a meeting between MA DOT, Department Heads and Board regarding the projects.
Old/New Business
Selectman King wanted to know how we were collecting on private roads. He also wanted to look into attorney fees and he would like a breakdown of that number.
Mr. Spain said that last year they spent $82,000 in Attorney fees and this year is well under that number. There will be some labor counsel fees, but they will not be doing the negotiating.
Selectman Coggans wanted an update regarding the homeland security grant for the fire truck. We still have no answers.
Mail
Fire department donation-Todd Willette donated $550.00.
Motion made by Selectman Schold to accept the donation, seconded by Selectman Coggans.
Motion carried 4-0-1. Selectman King abstained.
The 23rd annual Ice Fishing Derby-February 14, 2010 7-3 on Lake Singletary and a Pancake Breakfast at Engine Company 2.
Millbury Improvement Initiative will hold its annual meeting on March 1, 2010 7:00 pm. at the Elm.
Citizens Speak
Brian Ashmankus-wanted to know if we could put up a sign at the transfer station telling people know how much money they are saving the town when they recycle.
Executive Session
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman King to move into Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. under Chapter 39, Section 23B, Paragraph 4 to discuss deployment of security personnel.
Selectman Coggans, Jr. - Yes
Selectman Schold - Yes
Selectman King - Yes
Selectman Stowell -Yes
Chairman Plante -Yes
Chairman Plante stated that the Board will leave Executive solely to adjourn.
The Board returned to open session as 8:40 p.m.
Adjournment
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman King to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Tish Hayes, Secretary, Bd of Selectmen
E. Bernard Plante, __________________________
Joseph F. Coggans, Jr. __________________________
Kenneth I. Schold __________________________
Francis B. King __________________________
Brian W. Stowell __________________________
Its Board of Selectmen
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