Town Of Sutton Board of Selectmen |
Meeting Minutes
Minutes Accepted and filed with the Town Clerk on 8/16/2016 by a vote of 3-0-2
(Selectmen Limanek & Kenney not at 7/19/16 meeting)
7:00 p.m. – July 19, 2016
Sutton Town Hall, Selectmen’s Meeting Room
Members in Attendance:
Chairman John Hebert, Vice-Chair Paul Maynard, Selectman David Hall
(Selectmen Jesse Limanek, & Michael Kenney absent)
Town Administrator James Smith & Deb Jacques, secretary
Chairman Hebert calls the meeting to order at 7:00pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Forum: no comments
Vice Chair Maynard motions to accept minutes as read from the 07/05/2016 BOS meeting; Selectman Hall 2nds passes 3-0
ZBA Appointment: Before the BOS tonight is Daniel Petrelli of 3 Jamison Court requesting to be appointed to the ZBA. Mr. Petrelli, an English teacher for UMASS Boston, had recently been involved with residents in his area regarding the indoor sports complex requesting to build on route 146. This group of residents was in opposition to this facility. Building Commissioner John Couture felt Mr. Petrelli presented himself well and was a good speaker. John felt he would be a good candidate for the ZBA. Selectman Hall watched the ZBA meeting and appreciates and welcomes Dan to the ZBA. Vice-Chair Maynard was at the ZBA meeting that Dan spoke at, he is a fluent speaker and has self-control, good choice. Chairman Hebert, also at that ZBA meeting said it was evident Dan was interested in this project; he was well informed
and well groomed. Selectman Hall motions to appoint Daniel Petrelli to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member, Selectman Maynard seconds, passes 3-0
Dudley Gendron Change of Manager-Liquor License: Present is David Karacius. TA Smith says this is to change the manager from Merrill Atkins to David Karacius. Dave Karacius, raised in Sutton says this is a heartfelt job that his father held in the 1960’s. Selectman Hall says Dave is well known and there is a comfort level with Dave as manager. Vice Chair Maynard says thank you for keeping the post running and reminds him the importance of TIPS training. Chairman Hebert is involved with the Sons of the American Legion and has noticed the increase in patrons and events being held there. Vice-Chair Maynard motions to approve the Change of Manager on the Dudley Gendron Post #414 Liquor license to David Karacius, Selectman Hall seconds passes 3-0
CMRPC reappointments: TA Smith says this is done yearly; John Hebert has been the delegate and Bruce Davis the alternate. TA Smith says Bruce Davis travels and is not able to make all the meetings but he is willing to be reappointed if the BOS so choose. Selectman Hall says it is important to the region and the town to have John and Bruce as the representatives. Dave says he is happy to endorse both names. Vice Chair Maynard says it is great to have representatives from town, they do good work, Chairman Hebert says this is the 7th year for him and they have accomplished so much such as bridges and roadways throughout central mass. John is still interested and would like to continue his role at CMRPC as there are many more projects to do. Vice Chair Maynard motions to reappoint Selectman John Hebert as the towns
delegate to the CMRPC for FY17, Selectman Hall seconds passes 3-0.
Vice Chair Maynard motions to reappoint Bruce Davis as alternate delegate to the CMRPC for FY17, Select. Hall seconds passes 3-0.
IMA Sewer Agreement: TA Smith says this involves Sutton, Northbridge and Walmart. TA Smith says this has been worked on over the last year and a half. Walmart has had septic issues and the Northbridge Board of Health has requested a solution be identified. The town has retained Graves Engineering to review the plans and Kopelman & Paige has reviewed the contract. All the work will take place in Northbridge but the sewer lines will be pumped to Gilmore Drive and then to the Sutton Sewer Treatment Plant. Selectman Hall says it is a very detailed agreement, very well detailed. Vice Chair Maynard asks for clarification on section 21 in regards to User Fees. TA Smith replies yes it is $295. semiannual based on 30,000 gallons. Chairman Hebert agrees that it is a well written agreement, John is confident this will be a win
win for all involved. Selectman Hall motions to approve the Sewer IMA between the Town of Sutton, the Town of Northbridge and Walmart, Vice Chair Maynard seconds passes 3-0
Written procedures for disposition of surplus property: TA Smith explains that per MGL Chapter 30B section 15(f), these written procedures will allow the town to dispose of items less than $10,000. Anything over $10,000. will be presented to the Selectmen for approval. We have listed 2 vehicles on Municibid to be auctioned off, all auctions are posted in the Chronicle. Selectman Hall feels this is the right thing to do to have written procedures, Vice Chair Maynard says this is wise, good business practice, Chairman Hebert says we are ahead of the curve as usual, this keeps everyone in check. Vice Chair Maynard motions to approve the written procedures for the Disposition of surplus supplies Selectman Hall seconds passes 3-0
TA Update:
- Surplus Property (as discussed above) posted in the Millbury Sutton Chronicle and listed on Municibid
- DPU Approval: Sutton received the formal approval by the Dept. of Public Utilities for aggregation. We will be going out to bid in the early fall.
- Cell Tower: Wireless Edge continues to move forward, they are working with Wayne Whittier to revise the easement so as not to interfere with where they plant.
Announcements/Round Table/ Correspondence/Business Topics:
- Selectman Hall thanked the Sutton Police Dept. for a recent issue with escaped cows in his neighborhood. They handled traffic and cow control.
- Chairman Hebert said the Selectmen are in receipt of a letter from a former resident now living in Uxbridge.
7:44 pm Selectman Hall motions to adjourn, Vice Chair Maynard seconds passes 3-0
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