Board of Selectmen
December 9, 2013
Community Hall Annex
6 pm
Present: Peter J. Letsky, Chairman, Joseph R. Becker, Leroy C. Clark and Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary. Michael S. Pantos, Clerk and Sheila H. Dibb were absent.
Mr. Clark moved to sign Treasury warrant # 12 and payroll. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Clark moved to accept the executive session minutes of August 19, 2013 as presented (to be released). Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Clark moved to accept the executive session minutes of November 25, 2013 as presented (not to be released). Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Clark moved to accept the minutes of August 19, 2013 as presented. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Clark moved to accept the minutes of November 25, 2013 as presented. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
OPEN SESSION:
The following Class I, II and III license holders came before the Board to have their sales books reviewed:
- Kustom Fabrication – David Szczurko – Mr. Becker moved to issue the Class III license. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Completed paperwork and check were turned in.
- Greg’s Restorations – Gregory Ward – Mr. Becker moved to issue the Class III license. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Completed paperwork and check were turned in.
- Center Auto Body – Robert Guillotte – Mr. Becker moved to issue the Class II license. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Completed paperwork and check were turned in.
- Rutland Auto Sales – Richard Novak – Mr. Becker moved to issue the Class II license. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Completed paperwork and check were turned in
- Sbrogna’s Wholesale Outlet Motors – William Sbrogna – Mr. Becker moved to issue the Class II license once we receive his certificate of liability. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
- Modern Classic – Kevin Lazaros – Mr. Becker moved to issue the Class II license once we receive his certificate of liability. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
- Genesis Automotive – Kenneth Grenier – Mr. Becker moved to issue the Class II license. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Required paperwork and check were turned in.
- Mann’s – Jeff Wozniak – Mr. Becker moved to issue the Class I license. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Required paperwork and check were turned in.
POLICE:
Chief Haapakoski updated the Board on the fatal fire that occurred in town last weekend. Many man hours were needed and there will still be many more coming regarding this incident. Mr. Becker asked the Chief to keep the Board informed of the impact the overtime hours from the fire will have on the budget.
The police department is down two part-time positions and the Chief is beginning the interview process.
FIRE:
Chief Weber offered limited information on the fatal fire as it is still under investigation. Several surrounding towns responded to the three-alarm fire. He stated that there were no firefighter injuries and wanted to state publicly how proud he was of all departments involved. From a firefighting aspect, the entire operation was text book according to the Chief. Unfortunately, nothing could have been done by the fire departments to change the outcome. Deacon Brian Stidsen was extremely helpful at the scene.
Rutland Fire Department will have two candidates graduating from the academy next week and the Chief will bring them forward at a future meeting.
DPW:
Superintendent Kellaher stated that the TIP process has started by Paul Guertin. The phone lines in the Town Hall were repaired today but will need a lot of work as they are extremely old and falling apart.
The cleanup from the storm over this past weekend went well.
Mr. Kellaher informed the Board that Mr. O’Clair is ready to discuss betterments re: Forest Hill/Christmas Tree Lane. Short discussion.
Mr. & Mrs. Warrington came before the Board to have the proclamation signed and sent to Marietta, Ohio (Rutland’s sister city). Mr. Becker motioned to sign the proclamation. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Mr. Letsky read the proclamation. They thanked the Board.
Projected budget numbers for next year are available re: Upper Blackstone.
Mr. Becker and Ms. Dibb met with Mr. Yeardon from Devereux re: the sewer issue. They will meet again this week and include Mr. Kellaher and the facility manager.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from Paxton requesting permission to purchase fuel from Rutland. Some discussion on security, electronic gates, etc. Regarding the state contract purchase price and upcharges, etc., Mr. Kellaher will contact Town Counsel to question the possibility of implementing an MOU.
NEW BUSINESS:
Appointment: Mr. Becker moved to appoint Michele Van Reet to the RDIC. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to issue a pool table permit to the Rutland Sportsman’s Club. Required paperwork and fee turned in. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to issue a video arcade permit to the Rutland Sportsman’s Club. Required paperwork and fee turned in. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to issue a jukebox permit to the Rutland Sportsman’s Club. Required paperwork and fee turned in. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Common Victualler Licenses: Mr. Becker moved and Mr. Clark seconded to approve the following Common Victualler Licenses (required paperwork and fees have been turned in):
- Yang’s Kitchen – 249 Main Street
- Vasucon, Inc. – 529 East County Road
- Toula’s House of Pizza – 87 Main Street
- Tavern on the Common – 249 Main Street
- Still Four Corners – 224 Barre-Paxton Road
- Rutland Pizza – 1 Maple Avenue
- Rutland Marketplace, Inc. – 26 Pommogussett Road
- Ladd’s, Inc. – 64 Barre-Paxton Road
- KP’s Restaurant, Inc. – 24 Pommogussett Road
- Honey Farms – 87 Main Street
- Heavy Evie’s – 2 Maple Avenue
- General Rufus Putnam House – 344 Main Steet
- Florabunda – 216 Main Street
- Dunkin Donuts – 255 Main and 222 Main Street
- Bedrock Golf Club – 87 Barre-Paxton Road
Vote unanimous.
Liquor licenses:
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue a Restaurant – All Alcohol license to Ladd’s, Inc. once required paperwork and fee is received. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue a Package Store – All alcohol license to Pleasantdale Village, Inc. once required paperwork and fee is received. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue a Restaurant – All Alcohol license to Bedrock Golf Club once required paperwork and fee is received. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue an Inn/Hotel – Wine & Malt license to The General Rufus Putnam House once required paperwork and fee is received. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue a Restaurant – All Alcohol license to Tavern on the Common. Required paperwork and fee has been received. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue a Club – All Alcohol license to the Rutland Sportsman’s Club. Required paperwork and fee has been received. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue a Package Store – All Alcohol license to Main Street Discount Liquors. Required paperwork and fee has been received. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue a Package Store – Wine & Malt license to Vasucon, Inc. Required paperwork and fee has been received. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue a Package Store – Wine & Malt license to Rutland Marketplace, Inc. Required paperwork and fee has been received. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue a Restaurant – Wine & Malt license to Mr. Robertson’s Neighborhood, Inc. (Still Four Corners). Required paperwork and fee has been received. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign all the ABCC applications for the above-mentioned license holders. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue a Livery License to B & M Concrete. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to sign and issue an Innholder’s License to The General Rufus Putnam House. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Sally Hayden came before the Board to explain that once she retires, she would like Anita Carlson appointed as Acting Town Clerk as of January 1, 2014; and then she would run for the position in May. Mr. Becker moved to appoint Anita Carlson as Acting Town Clerk effective January 1, 2014, once Sally Hayden retires. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Rebecca Tuttle, Acting Treasurer/Collector came before the Board to discuss her goals and objectives for her position. Mr. Becker stated that the Board agreed to put this discussion off until early January to allow Ms. Tuttle a little more time to familiarize herself with the office before committing to timelines and to actually acquire the official title.
Mr. Becker moved to sign two copies of the employment agreement between the Town of Rutland and Rebecca Tuttle. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Ms. Tuttle to keep one and the other to remain on file here.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Becker moved to research language to add a bylaw question to the annual election ballot seeking to reverse the order of the Annual Town Meeting and the Town Election. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Sally Hayden explained that the election date should remain as is so the region-wide school closings for elections would occur on the same day in all five towns. The Board agreed. Will look into holding the town meeting on the Saturday before the election.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Clark moved to adjourn. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
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