Board of Selectmen
April 29, 2013
Community Hall Annex
6:00 pm
Present: Peter J. Letsky, Vice-Chairman; Joseph R. Becker, Sheila H. Dibb and Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary. Leroy C. Clark was absent and Michael Pantos arrived at 7:30 pm.
Ms. Dibb moved to enter into executive session for Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares and to return to open session for the regular Selectmen’s meeting. Mr. Becker seconded. Dibb aye, Becker aye, Letsky aye.
Mr. Letsky opened the meeting at 6:15 pm.
Ms. Dibb moved to sign Treasury warrant #22 and payroll. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
Ms. Dibb moved to accept the minutes from April 11, 2013 as presented. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
DPW:
Collaborative for Stormwater Management paperwork submitted for signature. Mr. Becker moved to accept the Intermunicipal Agreement for Matching Grant Funds (2013 CIC Grant) between Spencer and Rutland. Ms. Dibb seconded. Vote unanimous.
Superintendent Kellaher spoke to National Grid and reported that the assessment still has to be paid even if the street lights are shut off. Net metering would help. A reserve fund transfer covered one month; discussion on transferring funds to cover remainder.
Viewing of regional forestry trailer will be held on May 14th at 5 pm before the Selectmen’s meeting.
Household Electronic Recycling will be held behind DPW during the first two weeks in June.
Countryside Estates condo unit has been cleaned and is ready to show and auction.
Dan Haynes, Town Accountant, signed the Chapter 90 paperwork.
FIRE:
Fire Chief Weber informed the Board that he passed his paramedic exams. DPW made repairs to the batteries on the tanker.
Dispatch Manager Meghan Kellaher recommended Patrick Sullivan for the part-time dispatcher position; he is a call firefighter presently. Will take 3 to 6 months to be fully trained. Ms. Dibb moved to appoint Patrick Sullivan per Ms. Kellaher’s recommendation. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
POLICE:
Signature needed for a child passenger safety equipment grant application ($1,500).
2013 Cops hiring program is open and the chief will be applying for a school resource officer. Some discussion.
The Board of Health will not grant a permit for a dug well for the kennel site – will have to go back and reconsider the Barrack Hill site.
Mr. Letsky & Ms. Dibb commended the Chief for the tremendous police presence during the town-wide yard sale.
OPEN SESSION:
Michele Van Reet, 230 Charnock Hill Road, submitted a letter of interest for the open seat on the RDIC. Will pass along to that Committee.
Mr. Black from Akuity Technology was scheduled for 6:30, but was not in attendance.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Some discussion on a memo from the Health Insurance Advisory Board recommending the MIIA plan/rates which Ms. Dibb summarized. The fire chief questioned the PPO which was not listed – will get the rate/information from the Board. Mr. Becker moved to sign the MIIA Health Insurance benefits paperwork for FY 2014. Ms. Dibb seconded. Vote unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Dibb moved to accept the resignation of Stephanie Smith from Recreation. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
Ms. Dibb moved to accept the resignation of Karen Fitzgerald from Recreation. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
No new appointments to Recreation can be made as no recommendations have been submitted; will add to Thursday’s agenda.
Ms. Dibb moved to accept the resignation of Scott Leonard from the Finance Committee with regrets. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous. Will ask the Finance Committee for the necessary paperwork for the new appointee and add to next agenda.
OLD BUSINESS:
Overlook Project – Ms. Dibb reported the outcome of the DEP meeting. The scale is not on town property – it is on APR. Lengthy discussion. Mr. Kellaher will be taking soil samples with permission from Lighthouse.
Janice Pierce, 272 Wachusett Street, came before the Board to complain about the trucks going through the stop sign. She reported the incident to the police and was told due to the lack of manpower, the police could not place a detail there. If these issues continue, Mr. Becker asked her write down the number on the back of the truck and report it. Mr. Gervais also asked her to contact him if it continues so he can address the driver directly. Mr. Becker does not want these incidents to continue. Mr. Becker recommended a patrol until the scale is open. Mr. Pantos recommended a police detail for 4 hours in the morning until the scale opens and then re-evaluate when the scale opens. Mr. Becker seconded for discussion. Vote unanimous.
Ms. Dibb will leave some treasurer/collector descriptions from area towns in the office for each selectman to peruse. Some discussion. Will add to next agenda.
FY 2014 Budget – The decision that was reached between the Selectmen and the Finance Committee is to hold on the general budget voting at ATM & recess to a later date to be determined. Mr. Becker asked the Police, Fire and DPW heads to look at their budgets and try to cut $65,000 total from the three departments. Mr. Becker asked to have the information back for Thursday’s meeting.
ADJOURN:
Ms. Dibb moved to adjourn. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
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