Board of Selectmen
April 11, 2013
Community Hall Annex
6:00 pm
Present: Leroy C. Clark, Chairman; Peter J. Letsky, Vice-Chairman; Joseph R. Becker, Sheila H. Dibb. Michael S. Pantos was absent.
Superintendent Kellaher discussed the volume of complaints, roadway use, driver behavior, etc. regarding the Jordan/Williams project with Lighthouse.
- Distributed letter that Lighthouse sent to all drivers in response to complaints.
- He presented a rock as an example of the size of debris falling from trucks.
- Recommendation of warning to Lighthouse with second step of police detail to be paid for by Lighthouse.
- Stop signed installed.
- Delamination of Wachusett Street.
Randy Jordan, Muschopauge Road, spoke of general issues and how they are being addressed: drivers, road grindings, stone.
Peter Letsky visited the site Wednesday and saw no particularly notable problems on steel plate with trucks.
Kevin Gervais, Lighthouse Management, Clinton, MA
- Compactor will assist with rock pick up.
- Holden Trap Rock should have grindings available for surfacing.
- Defended his regular trucking subcontractors.
- Non-compliant, will be sanctioned off job.
Skip Clark asked how long the job will take. Mr. Gervais’ estimate was always two years, seems to be slightly ahead of schedule, so two years max assuming no further delays, etc. ie APR. No comment from property owners on status of APR negotiation.
Mr. Becker is concerned with conditions of Wachusett Street and would like to see a written agreement to include proactive preventive maintenance plus agreement to repair. Mr. Gervais would rather prevent than repair, but willing to add Wachusett Street to existing agreement. He has already improved Overlook Road ($8 to 9K). Are truckers still going around steel plate? Mr. Gervais stated that it was placed preventatively. Mr.
Jordan stated that a second plate is needed to prevent ability of drivers to go around.
Mr. Clark questioned if scale reference should be removed from the agreement? Mr. Williams stated yes, Mr. Jordan stated no. Mr. Gervais stated that it should probably be left in, but it depends on APR decision. Trailer will remain on town land regardless.
Mr. Jordan stated that he is hoping for an APR ruling within 6 weeks, but either way the scale is currently in place and documents should reference it. (They don’t need document right now; which means they don’t pay permit fees).
Mr. Clark and Ms. Dibb questioned ongoing town liability with scale, trailer still on town property. Mr. Gervais said town is included on insurance binder; Attorney Cranston should have insurance binder.
Mr. Kellaher – Mr. Gervais will delineate specific Wachusett Street area. Mr. Clark questioned trucks turning left on Wachusett Street & up into Princeton. Mr. Gervais will forbid drivers from turning left as soon as possible.
Mr. Becker noted that truck behavior will continue to be monitored; may need to be revisited. Mr. Gervais suggested calling in truck information for offending drivers.
Police Sergeants’ Contract:
Will hold to next Tuesday with an executive session at the beginning of the meeting; open session for signing.
Animal Control Kennel site:
DPW Superintendent Gary Kellaher walked the potential site with Detective Marino. Will need to have site work to prepare & may affect the cost. Ms. Dibb motioned to select Barrack Hill as Rutland’s potential kennel site. Withdrawn. Mr. Becker stated that the towns will have to agree to share in-house expenses for site prep. Chief Happakoski stated that the grant would not cover the full cost if site prep was included. Already cost-sharing agreement is in place with other towns. Dug well could be part of grant. Oakham doesn’t want kennel; Barre DPW voted against DPW location. Mr. Becker asked if Charnock Hill was truly off the table. Merits investigation; also either site must check with neighbors. Mr. Dell’Aquila of Moulton Mill Road
asked if spec. exists? Chief Haapakoski stated yes, it went out to bed with MSPCA oversight. The police chief will look into alternate locations.
Mr. Becker stated that Sally Hayden reminded him that ballot budget questions require 45 days. General Senate election is June 25th; checking into single vs. separate ballot. Other questions came up: Should we place the general budget articles on the ATM for no action? Should we put budget with two options (1 contingency, based on a future ballot) or hold 2nd meeting after June 25th. Carl Bindoo questioned options and stated that his opinion is to wait until June. Some discussion.
Mr. Becker made a motion for a Special Town Election for June 25, 2013; 7 am to 8 pm. Ms. Dibb seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker suggested a meeting with the Finance Committee to discuss direction to department heads regarding the budget – 6:30 pm joint meeting Thursday.
Mr. Becker moved to place the following articles as numbered in draft: # s 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. Mr. Letsky seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to NOT place Article # 21 (Police Revolving). Ms. Dibb seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to place an article: “To appropriate from Available Funds (Free Cash) a sum of money to conduct a transitional audit for the Treasurer/Collector.” Mr. Letsky seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to place an article: “To appropriate from Available Funds (Free Cash) a sum of money to the Reserve Fund.” Mr. Letsky seconded. Vote unanimous.
Mr. Becker moved to place an article: *Language to follow* Attorney Cranston to review – “To have fees paid into Town Clerk’s office to be deposited into the General Fund.” Ms. Dibb seconded. Vote unanimous.
OPEN SESSION:
Not on agenda *Point of Order by Mr. Becker* regarding Mr. Moisio / fuel bid. To be added to Tuesday’s regular BOS agenda.
ADJOURN:
Mr. Becker moved to adjourn. Mr. Letsky seconded. Vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila H. Dibb
Board of Selectmen
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