Board of Selectmen
July 22, 2013
Community Hall
6:00 pm
Present: Peter J. Letsky, Chairman; Joseph R. Becker, Leroy C. Clark and Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary. Sheila H. Dibb, Vice Chairman and Michael S. Pantos, Clerk were absent.
Mr. Clark moved to sign Treasury warrants #28, #2 and payroll. Ms. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Clark moved to accept the minutes of July 8, 2013 as presented. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Clark moved to accept the executive session minutes of July 8, 2013 as presented. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Clark moved to accept the joint meeting (Selectmen/Finance Committee) minutes from June 27, 2013 as presented. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
OPEN SESSION: Quiet
DPW:
Superintendent Kellaher reported that the initial site test on the Mann Farm was completed recently with reps from Weston & Sampson, Skip Clark, Steve Mann and himself. He will report the results when they become available.
Regarding the Forest Hill/Christmas Tree Lane sewer line, Mr. Kellaher stated that he wants to proceed, is getting the cost analysis and has received the okay from DCR.
Chapter 90 – no final apportionment letter has been received as of this date, so work cannot be lined up yet.
Mr. Kellaher presented a draft of the Nexamp proposal on net metering noting town counsel’s changes have been incorporated and asked the Board to review.
The report from Kevin Quinn regarding the Pommogussett Road conduit was submitted; will continue to monitor.
Mr. Clark questioned the superintendent on the beaver problem who stated that it continues to be monitored on a weekly basis. Short discussion.
Regarding the dog kennel to be located behind the DPW garage, Mr. Becker stated firmly that he is requiring stamped designs be submitted or he will not sign off. All work including the sewer hookup is covered by the grant.
Superintendent Kellaher informed the Board that he has been asked to join a collaborative for salt bids. Will keep the Board apprised.
The Superintendent’s one-year review will be held August 19th. Will submit accomplishments prior to that meeting.
POLICE:
Some discussion on the ACO grant regarding Oakham.
Maintenance program on cruisers has begun. The straps on the gas tank on car #5 need replacing.
Chief Haapakoski submitted a draft of his performance evaluation that will be incorporated by next May. It has been negotiated with both unions and approved. The sergeants will evaluate the patrolmen with the chief’s review and the chief will evaluate the sergeants. The 4 and 2 schedule has been working well so far.
The number of arrests has increased.
Police Chief’s six-month review will be held on August 19th - will submit accomplishments prior to that meeting.
FIRE:
Chief Weber reported that they had a major three-alarm structure fire this past week which resulted in a multiple town response. The home is salvageable. The Chief stated that he will be going door to door in that particular neighborhood to review smoke detector protocol, etc.
Chief Weber informed the Board of radio problems in Barre, which have been identified and resolved.
The chief stated that he is moving forward and making purchases regarding the grant. Self-contained breathing apparatus are expected in September. Radios should be in within the next few weeks.
Fire department is starting to receive applications for the full-time Firefighter/Paramedic position – will remain open for consideration until the end of July.
Chairman Letsky informed the Board that he received an email (anonymously) from someone willing to donate $2,000 in order to get the fire siren working again.
The Chief stated that he had a meeting with Code Red (Reverse 911 System) which costs $5,600 per year. Some discussion.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from CMRPC seeking delegate. Addison Refield serves as the alternate and he further stated that Marilyn Sidoti may be interested in the position. Darren Ross also expressed interest in representing the Town. He will attend the Planning Board meeting tomorrow night.
NEW BUSINESS:
Jeff Gibbs and Arthur Lincoln from the Board of Assessors came before the Board to inform that they would like to recommend Robin Tarani for the vacant seat until the next election. Mr. Becker stated that he and Mr. Pantos have spoken to the former Administrative Assessor, Joyce McGuinness, who also is interested. After much back and forth discussion, Mr. Becker moved to appoint Joyce McGuinness to the Board of Assessors. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Will notify Mrs. McGuinness of her appointment. Thank you letter to be sent to Robin Tarani.
Mr. Clark moved to ratify Randy Thomas to the Finance Committee. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS:
Year-end transfers. Mr. Clark moved to sign the transfers (Moody Consulting and Medicare). Mr. Becker seconded for discussion. Discussion on FY 2013 being closed, so legally these transfers cannot be approved; will have to be encumbered at this point. Vote was unanimous against the motion.
IT service – Mr. Pantos was not present to discuss the RFP he’s working on. Mr. Letsky will contact Mr. Pantos to decide upon the fifth member of the Search Committee for Treasurer/Collector and get an initial meeting set up.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Clark moved to adjourn. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
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