Monterey Select Board
Minutes of the meeting of 7/9/07
Meeting Opened at: 8:30am
Select Board Members Present: Jonathan Sylbert, Chairperson, Wayne Burkhart and Scott Jenssen
Also in attendance: Deborah Mielke of the Monterey News
The board met with the Director of Highways, Maynard Forbes and reviewed the following items:
1. Weekly Report was reviewed.
2. Plywood still on directional sign on River Rd.; M. Forbes will get in touch with the contractor to have it removed.
3. A resident on Brett Rd (Joe St. John) stated at the 2nd Homeowner’s Meeting on Sat. that his well is becoming contaminated from the runoff and swale (tests were run).
4. At the 2nd Homeowner’s Meeting on Sat. a couple on New Marlboro Rd stated that the firebrush is spreading everywhere and they are concerned. The Select Board suggested that they go online and investigate the invasive species and what options there are for getting rid of it.
5. The written complaint received from the tenants at Bally Galley was discussed. The tenants do not feel that their complaints regarding a hole in their kitchen ceiling has been handled properly or efficiently. M. Forbes said that a hole was cut in the ceiling because it kept leaking; it was opened about a foot wide to determine where the leak was coming from. Their concern is validated but to sheetrock the hole now would not help with the repair that needs to be done. A letter was written to the tenants that M. Forbes will go in and temporarily cover the hole until a contractor can be found to come in and do the repair.
6. The email from the Edelman’s regarding the Board’s response dated July 2nd that the curb cut across the street from them was legal was discussed. The Edelman’s weren’t sure if the Board was stating that both driveways were legal or just the first one. The board responded to the Edelman’s that both driveways are legal curbcuts.
7. There were a lot of complaints about the house on Sylvan Rd. that some people feel needs to be condemned. The Select Board directed complaints to the Building Department and Board of Health.
8. Transfer Station issues that came up at the 2nd Homeowner’s Meeting on Saturday:
a. Residents were requesting that a policy be set for the Transfer Station that one week prior to a holiday it be posted if the transfer station will be open or not. The Board informed the residents that it is run by the Master Garbologist and the attendants are not employees of the Town. M. Forbes will call the Master Garbologist to review the remaining holidays and solidify a schedule.
b. The attendant is asking where his porta potty is; M. Forbes stated that it will be delivered this Wednesday.
9. W. Burkhart requested that we contact the County Surveyors, Mass Highway and whatever other departments may be helpful in helping the Town get copies of town road surveys done in the past.
10. W. Burkhart asked if it was legal to remove a portion of the guardrail across the street to create another parking space. M. Forbes stated that it can be done and he’ll put it on the “to do” list.
11. Work being done by the Tree Warden was discussed and how he’s using his budget from the previous year.
12. The light on the pole in Greene Park as well as the switch and timer was discussed; the Parks Department feels that the Highway Department is responsible to fix this; M. Forbes stated that all the Town was to fix was the outlet and timer when the line was run. M. Forbes stated that replacing the bulb that is out is the Parks Department’s responsibility. A letter will be written to the Parks Department for their meeting this Wed.
13. Advanced Testing is doing the borings for the new salt shed.
14. J. Sylbert asked the status of the solar panels at the Highway Department; M. Forbes is waiting on an extension for one of the grants then it will go out to bid.
15. The board would like M. Forbes to think about creating a policy/guidelines for the town concerning walls in the town right of way and the town’s involvement.
The board met with Police Chief, Gareth Backhaus to review the following items:
1. Sylvan Rd (2), Point Rd (2); bear complaint
2. Incident related to the stolen MV
3. False alarms at Sylvan Rd., Hupi Rd., Beartown Mtn Rd.
4. Abandoned 911 call.
5. Complaint about people swimming in the boat launch area.
6. Complaint about a tag sale held at Curtis and Main Rd.
7. Loose cows complaint.
8. Hupi Rd: intruder
9. Lockout on Brett Rd.
10. Assisted with traffic on Sandisfield Rd while line was run (this was not a detail).
11. Complaint about someone fishing at the boat launch.
12. Complaint about wild turkeys on Main Rd.
13. Complaint about fireworks being launched from the Lake Buel boat launch.
14. The Select Board spoke with the Chief about complaints received at the 2nd Homeowner’s Meeting about bears and people cutting the fence at Ladd’s Beach off of Sylvan Rd.
15. A request was made at the 2nd Homeowner’s Meeting on Saturday to put the speed trailer near the beach.
16. An executive session will be held on Monday to review the resumes received for the Full Time Officer position.
The board met with Town Accountant, Barbara Gauthier to review the following items:
1. The board asked to review the bills submitted by the Tree Warden. The bill submitted shows a date of June 29, 2007 which is compliant.
11am: Sandisfield Rd; Bid Opening
The legal notice for the paving bid was read into record. The following companies bids were read aloud by Select Board Chair, Jonathan Sylbert for the Sandisfield Rd paving bid:
· Lane Constuction Corporation: $68.15/ton
· DelSignore Blacktop Paving, Inc.: $61.88/ton
· LB Corporation: $60.74/ton
M. Forbes recommended that the Board accept the low bid. J. Sylbert moved to accept the low bid from LB Corporation; W. Burkhart seconded this motion. M. Noe will make copies of the bids and file one and give the originals to M. Forbes. M. Forbes will review the bid to make sure the paperwork submitted meets the bid specifications.
Miscellaneous Select Board Items Reviewed:
1. The Select Board reviewed the 2nd homeowner’s meeting discussions that took place on Saturday, July 7. The Parks Commission stated that Greene Park couldn’t have water at the fountain because there weren’t any available openings with the Monterey Water Co. (which is a privately owned company). The Select Board feels that the Town Hall is already a customer and it should be turned on due to that fact, it would not be a new customer.
2. The Board read Jim Edelman’s email declining reappointment to the Wilson McLaughlin House Committee.
3. Brian Puntin came in to discuss:
a. Planning Board issues: Commonwealth Capital Grant application, the board received a copy and wanted to know if they needed to do anything. The Board replied that they could but in the past the Select Board has always filled it out.
b. “I Love Monterey Day”: They are shooting for Saturday, September 1st. The committee would like to put the information on the Town’s website. They will send the information to M. Noe to post it. Theme will be “Monterey Lights the Way Again” (green theme), there will be a parade, the Cultural Council is being asked to host something at the pavilion after, CET is being asked to do a display of some sort, any environmental group that would like to participate should contact B. Puntin, souvenirs and items to sell are being discussed.
4. The board reviewed their mail.
5. P. Mielke responded to the board’s letter dated July 2, 2007 that she would try to find info regarding the wall located in the right of way on her property.
6. June Rochadieu of Bidwell Rd. came before the board to discuss the problems with Public Access to Lake Garfield. She would like her property to be considered for a temporary public boat ramp. The Board informed Ms. Rochadieu that a committee is being formed to review the potential properties to use. Right now Camp Keswick is using her ramp to get the kids into the lake. She also asked what the statute of limitations was for septic systems that do not meet the setback requirements. The Board referred her to Peter Kolodziej, the Monterey Health Agent.
The meeting adjourned at: 12:01pm
Submitted by:
Melissa Noe, Inter-Departmental Secretary
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