Board of Selectmen
January 24, 2011
Naquag Elementary School
Prior to Special Town Meeting
6:00 pm
Present: Sheila H. Dibb, Chairman, Joseph R. Becker, Vice-Chairman, Leroy C. Clark, Cherilyn A. Bulger, Michael S. Pantos, Clerk and Nancy M. Macaruso, secretary.
Mr. Clark moved to reconvene regular session from recess. Ms. Bulger seconded. Vote unanimous. Meeting reconvened at 6:07 p.m.
Mr. Pantos moved to sign Treasury Warrant #15 and payroll. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
POLICE: Quiet
FIRE:
Mr. Pantos questioned the Chief regarding the deputy chief position to which he responded that it was posted and applications are coming in. February 3rd at 5 pm is OK for negotiations meeting.
DPW:
Some discussion on the sand pile which is available to residents. Per Mr. Kellaher it has been moved back to its original area on Pommogussett Road and the entry way to the DPW as some residents weren’t able to access the sand when it was in the rear of the DPW yard and available only during regular hours. Chairman Dibb questioned Fire Chief Ruchala about moving it behind the public safety building, but Chief Ruchala has concerns about people being there when safety vehicles have to get out quickly and that it also may be a problem if a helicopter needs to land. Decision was to leave it where it is for the remainder of this year; DPW Superintendent will put a sign stating that the area is monitored.
OPEN SESSION:
Mr. Lussier is scheduled for the next regular meeting.
Sally Hayden re: delinquent taxes is scheduled for next meeting.
Dick Williams asked the status of the library roof. The Chairman stated that it is back burnered until budget talks begin. Mr. Becker mentioned that the Capital Improvement Committee has just sent out their requests and is hoping the Library Trustees add it to the list. Mr. Kellaher has met with them as well.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Memo from Assessor regarding the Maykel property – Mr. Becker feels the larger parcel was included in the first submission back in July, 2010 and the Board only acted on the smaller parcel. The Board will invite Alyce Johns, Administrative Assessor, to the next Selectmen’s meeting for clarification. Dick Williams asked that the Planning Board remain posted on this issue.
Memo from Building Inspector requesting a waiver for the building permit fee of $70 from the Fire Brigade for work being done on the old fire station on Main Street. The building is owned by the town and leased to the Fire Brigade. Mrs. Dibb stated that most of the work has been completed and the permit has not been issued yet. Some discussion. Mr. Becker move to grant the fee waiver to the Fire Brigade for the building permit for work being done on the old fire station and ask them to follow proper procedure on future projects. Mr. Pantos seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mrs. Dibb stated that a letter has been received from the DCR regarding the Sewer Use Agreement and will schedule an Executive Session at the next Selectmen’s meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Official resignation from Richard Clark as Animal Control Officer. Mr. Pantos moved to accept the resignation with regret. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Quick review of special town meeting motions.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Pantos moved to adjourn. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 6:22 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
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