Board of Selectmen
February 22, 2011
Community Hall Annex
6:00 pm
Present: Sheila H. Dibb, Chairman, Joseph R. Becker, Vice-Chairman, Leroy C. Clark and Nancy M. Macaruso, secretary. Cherilyn A. Bulger and Michael S. Pantos were absent.
Chairman Dibb opened the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Mr. Clark moved to sign Treasury Warrant #17 and payroll. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
POLICE:
Chief Haapakoski submitted a list of animal obedience trainers. List will be reviewed with Mr. Fox for his dog and advise which was chosen.
Regarding the rebuilding of cruisers, the Chief informed the Board that Stoneham Ford charges just over $12,000 to go through a car. They pick up and return with a three-year warranty on the drive train. Some discussion. Mr. Becker feels like he would like to try this. Per the Gardner Chief of Police, the car is like brand new when returned; 30-day turnaround time.
FIRE:
The Board questioned the Chief regarding a mutual aid packet received from MEMA. The Chief was aware and is encouraging Town to participate, but had not seen the packet – will copy to DPW, Police and Fire.
DPW: Superintendent absent.
Letter from a town landlord regarding the billing for water. The superintendent drafted a response to which the Selectmen agreed the DPW may send (landlord, not tenants, must be billed).
OPEN SESSION:
6:35 p.m. - Public hearing on the laying out of Morris Lane. Planning Board and DPW recommended not laying out at this time due to some inspections that the snow cover is prohibiting. Fire Department approved. Mr. Anderson, Planning Board Chairman, met with James Soucy and construction is finished per Quinn Engineering according to subdivision regulations. As-builts acceptable. No certification of bounds, catch basins need cleaning and no final inspection has been done yet due to snow cover. Mr. Anderson recommends continuing to April 4th. Mr. Becker feels that the Board should wait until then to lay out. Mr. Becker moved to continue the hearing to April 4th at 6:30. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Ed Seidler, Sealer of Weights and Measures, came before the Board asking for support in sending a letter to a town business who has overdue fees; the business has since closed. The Board agreed to send a memo to the Treasurer/Collector for guidance.
Lynn Turcotte, COA Chairman, introduced the two new members (Racquel Martinez and Paula Stidsen) of the Council on Aging who were recently appointed.
Mr. Lussier (Campbell Hill Estates – LIP agreement) was not present.
Addison Redfield had some questions regarding the recent conservation commission meeting. He wanted to know if Ken Strom, engineer hired by Wachusett Greenways, was being paid by the town since he stated that he was representing Wachusett Greenways, DCR and the Town of Rutland and if so, was there a potential conflict. Chairman Dibb assured him that no town money was being paid to Mr. Strom and he is representing the project, not the town.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Charter Communications franchise license renewal which was copied to Cable Advisory Committee. They are meeting tomorrow night and will address. Will add to a summer agenda.
Letter from Rutland Lions Club regarding the construction of a storage shed at the Community Center. Board will address when the DPW Superintendent returns – next meeting March 7th.
Email from Wachusett Greenways inviting the Selectmen to a meeting at 21 Miles Road to view the Welcome Center they plan on opening soon. Mr. Becker feels the DPW Superintendent should attend.
OLD BUSINESS:
Personnel policy – Some discussion, especially for holiday for part-time employees. Mr. Becker feels health insurance premiums should be considered for addition to the policy – lengthy conversation. Due to two absent members, the policy will be added to the next agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resignation from Greg Steffon from Council on Aging. Mr. Clark accepted the resignation of Greg Steffon from the Council on Aging with regrets. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous. Thank you letter will be sent.
Plumbing Inspector & Gas Inspector job descriptions – Mr. Becker moved to approve the job description for advertising for Plumbing Inspector and Gas Inspector. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Inmate Service Program will be added to next agenda.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Clark moved to adjourn. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
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