Board of Selectmen
September 16, 2013
Community Hall
6:00 pm
Present: Peter J. Letsky, Chairman; Sheila H. Dibb, Vice-Chairman; Joseph R. Becker, Leroy C. Clark and Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary. Michael S. Pantos, Clerk was absent.
Ms. Dibb opened the meeting at 6 pm.
Mr. Clark moved to enter into Executive Session for Reason #1: To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; and return to open session for the regular Selectmen’s meeting. Mr. Becker seconded. Dibb aye, Becker aye, Clark aye.
Regular session reconvened at 6:50 pm.
Mr. Clark moved to sign Treasury warrant #6 and payroll. Ms. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous.
OPEN SESSION:
Geoff Rogers from Hampshire Council of Governments was present to bring the Board up to date on the purchase price of electricity. The agreement with Nexamp is for net metering credits. He will work to get the best deal he can for the town. After lengthy discussion he will be placed on the next agenda to present numbers and a graph for the Board to review.
Alwin Hopfmann of 17 Wheeler Road came before the Board to discuss an article he would like the Board to place on the special town meeting warrant without garnering the necessary 100 signatures. It’s a resolution called PANDA (People Against National Defense Authorization Act). The Board feels that this should go through the regular process of a registered voters’ petition and brought forth for inclusion on a town meeting warrant. Will be added to the town meeting folder.
POLICE:
The officer who was out injured on duty is back – department is back at full staff. Suicide training has been completed by the chief and two sergeants. All officers have qualified with firearms and two officers are in training on DUI.
Mr. Clark questioned the Chief on the use of radar to which the Chief stated they are very active with radar stops and the issuing of warnings and/or tickets.
The second meeting will be set up this fall with Devereux faculty and residents of Miles Road concerning speeding. The chief stated that arrests have been made on traffic stops in that area.
New police car should be in service in a couple of weeks. Some discussion on the disposal of Car #5.
FIRE:
Recent ambulance repair cost $2,900 and is now running great. Siren equipment is being worked on.
The Chief attended a National Fire conference in Pennsylvania recently which was very informative. Tuesday night training will be starting again tomorrow night.
Fire Prevention Week next month – will host an open house. The police and sheriff departments will be participating as well as the environmental police with a K-9 demonstration. The Molly Bish foundation will be on hand as well for fingerprinting children. If anyone has a car they’d like to donate for a demonstration, they should contact the fire department.
The chief is submitting a grant targeting the elderly regarding falls, etc.
DPW:
Short discussion on the Elderbus being parked at the Community Center. Still waiting for their liability insurance certificate.
Meeting on Asian long-horned beetle and Emerald ash borer will be held at the Library on Tuesday, October 8th at 10 am.
Bid award for catch basin cleaning: Mr. Becker moved to award the catch basin cleaning bid to Leo Vigeant per the Superintendent’s recommendation. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Bid award for line striping: Mr. Becker moved to award the line striping bid to Hi-Way Safety Systems, Inc. per the Superintendent’s recommendation. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Draft letter from West & Sampson to Steven Mann, Alta Vista Farm requesting permission to perform soil test pits regarding the wastewater treatment plant. Mr. Becker moved to allow the Chairman to sign the letter as drafted and presented by the DPW Superintendent. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Superintendent Kellaher stated that a berm machine ($8,000) is needed for repair work. He further explained that it can be purchased with Chapter 90 funds and is looking for direction from the Board. After discussion, the Board suggested the berm machine be placed as an article on the special town meeting warrant.
Some discussion on the Chapter 90 roadwork for Drury Lane.
Crosswalk painting is complete.
Some discussion on roadway bicycle stencils – Mr. Kellaher is looking into.
Short discussion on the Christmas Tree Lane sewer tie in – Mr. Kellaher will contact Mr. O’Clair.
Discussion on goals and objectives over the next 12 months.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ms. Dibb moved to appoint Suzanne Myer Smith to the Cultural Council. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Ms. Dibb moved to appoint Andrea Deane to the Cultural Council. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous.
Ms. Dibb moved to set the Fall Special Town Meeting date on November 18, 2013 at 7 pm in the Glenwood Elementary School. Mr. Clark seconded. Vote unanimous. Memo will be sent to all town departments asking for article submission which will close on October 3, 2013 at 4 pm. Any capital items must go through the CIPC.
OLD BUSINESS:
Lengthy discussion on the draft of the IT RFP. Minor changes noted.
The election / Annual Town Meeting date reversal follow-up will be put off til next meeting on September 30th.
ADJOURN:
Ms. Dibb moved to adjourn. Mr. Becker seconded. Vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy M. Macaruso, Secretary
Board of Selectmen
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