BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at 110 Main Street. In attendance were Edward S. Harrison, John F. Goodrich II and Dr. Richard M. Smith. Also present was the media. Town Administrator Gretchen E. Neggers was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Acceptance of Meeting Minutes:
Dr. Smith noted a small change in the meeting minutes for December 14, 2010 – open session on page two, under the “Council on Aging – Request for Gifts to the Town Appropriation for Matching Funds for Mobility Assistance Program Grant”, in the third paragraph, last sentence. The word not should be inserted to read: Ms. Stacy added having a fourteen passenger van will help with not having to deny people on certain trips because there isn’t enough room for them. Mr. Harrison made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of December 14, 2010 – open session, as amended. Dr. Smith seconded and it was so VOTED.
Pole Petition #9987248 – One J.O. Pole on Moulton Hill Road:
Dr. Smith read pole petition #9987248 into the record. It was noted the pole location was okay with both, the Highway and Water/Sewer Departments. There wasn’t anyone in the audience to speak against the petition. In speaking for the petition, the representative from National Grid stated this pole is for a new home.
Mr. Goodrich made a motion to approve pole petition #9987248 as presented. Dr. Smith seconded and it was so VOTED.
Reappoint Special (Part-Time) Police Officers:
Mr. Goodrich made a motion to appoint Michael Barone, Douglas Beachell, Thadius Carter, James D’Amours, Kenneth Janeczek, Ross Kuchyt, David Rondeau, Adam Szymanski and Dustin Summers as Part-Time Police Officers effective January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Dr. Smith seconded and it was so VOTED.
Mr. Goodrich made a motion to appoint Brian G. Ellithorpe and David E. Burns as Auxiliary Police Officers through June 30, 2011. Dr. Smith seconded and it was so VOTED.
Approve Transfer of Surplus Animal Control car to Town of Wales (M.G.L. Chapter 30B, Section 15):
Mr. Harrison explained the car is a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria with approximately 114,000 miles on the odometer. Mr. Harrison noted the car is only worth a couple hundred dollars if it is put out to bid, and not worth much as far as surplus parts. Mr. Harrison felt supporting the Town of Wales is a good gesture toward supporting a neighboring town with limited resources, as they support us with their Fire Department.
Mr. Goodrich agreed it would be in the best interest of the Town, given the potential value of the vehicle. Mr. Goodrich felt the joint efforts of helping smaller communities out this way, is a good idea in keeping our fences strong. Mr. Goodrich expressed this donation will have extremely little impact on our town financially.
Dr. Smith agreed, and added what better way is there of recycling a vehicle.
Mr. Goodrich made a motion to approve the transfer of the Animal Control Officer’s car to the Town of Wales per M.G.L. Chapter 30B Section 15. Dr. Smith seconded and it was so VOTED.
In Other Business to Come Before the Board:
- Mr. Goodrich reminded the residents of Monson, the town does have an ordinance, or bylaw, prohibiting the discharge of debris onto the town streets, including snow either by snow blowers or plows. Mr. Goodrich felt out of respect for the tax dollars, as well as the Highway workers and contractors who work very hard to keep the roads open, asks all residents to clean up any piles of snow they might put out onto the roadways.
- The Board of Selectmen wished the listening audience a safe and happy New Year.
Correspondence was read and completed.
At 7:14 p.m., Mr. Goodrich made a motion to adjourn. Dr. Smith seconded and it was so VOTED.
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Dr. Richard M. Smith, Clerk
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