MINUTES

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

TUESDAY, September 6, 2005, 5:00 P.M.

Hearing Room, East Longmeadow Town Hall

60 Center Square

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

 

 

PRESENT:  John Claffey, Chairman, Board of Selectmen; James Driscoll, Chairman, Board of Health; Gary DeLisle, Clerk of the Board. 

 

Chairman J. Claffey called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

5:00 p.m. (5:20 p.m.)  John Somsen, Director, Information Technology.

J. Claffey asked J. Somsen if he wanted to hold the appointment in Open or Executive Session.  J. Somsen indicated that he would prefer Executive Session.

 

Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel matter with J. Somsen, to not return to Open Session.  J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved 3-0 by unanimous roll call vote. 

N. Breault was excused from the Meeting by J. Claffey.  The Meeting adjourned at approximately

6:00 p.m. as later reported by the Chairman.

 

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

 

New Business:

This item was taken out of order at 5:10 p.m.

1.  Petition for Special Town Meeting:  A proposed amendment to zoning ordinance for congregate elderly and handicapped housing was submitted on 9/2/05.

J. Claffey summarized the petition.  A discussion was held to decide a date to hold the Special Town Meeting.

 

Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS set the Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 17 @ 7pm in the High School Auditorium.  J. Driscoll seconded.  Motion approved 3-0. 

 

Action:  N. Breault to take the necessary steps to inform the public and set the meeting.

 

APPROVED:  BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005.

 

 

 

Gary DeLisle, Clerk of the Board