Minutes
Board of Selectmen Meeting
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
ATTENDANCE: Present:
Chairman G. DeLisle called meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS
6:45 Public Forum: There were no speakers.
6:50 Cindy Wall-Sulewski, Owner of new business “New England Consignment, d.b.a., Mimi’s Consignment Boutique”, 32 Shaker Road, met with BoS to confirm approval of a Second-Hand Dealer’s License.
May 1 is targeted opening date. BoS noted that
BoS wished her success in her new venture.
7:00 Tom McGowan, Homeland Security, National Incident Management System, “NIMS”
T. McGowan gave the BoS an overview of the Homeland Security Presidential Directive for the development of a national template for Incident Management; he provided manuals for BoS and N. Breault; he reviewed document highlights; he highlighted the deadline of September 30, 2005 for implementation of training of personnel in IC 700; Federal Government is going to pay for this directive; document on file in BoS office; the BoS engaged in general discussion during the presentation.
7:30 Linda Walachowicz, Vacancy Council on Aging Board: (7:20 p.m.) The BoS welcomed
L. Walachowicz , thanked her for volunteering her time.
L. Walachowicz said she has been to one COA meeting; she knows R. Clark and Muriel Ainwood; she has an interest in helping in the community.
Motion J. Claffey moved to appoint L. Walachowicz to the Council on Aging Board. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
8:00 (7:50
p.m.) Police Chief
Motion At this time, (7:58 p.m.), J. Claffey moved the BoS enter into Executive Session with Chief Mellis and to subsequently reconvene in open session. J. Driscoll seconded. A Roll Call
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vote was taken with the BoS voting unanimously in favor to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues, contract issues and potential litigation; and to return to Open Session upon completion.
The BoS reconvened in open session at 8:49 p.m.
TOWN COUNSEL (TC)
OLD BUSINESS
1. Contract dates Police Chief: ask for an addendum with TC to reflect 3/30.
Action: N. Breault to send TC a letter requesting an addendum to reflect the right dates: The start date should be March 30, 2005.
2. Local Emergency Planning Committee Re: Request for Budget *:
Action: N. Breault to request more detailed grant information; e.g. How is money spent? How is funding applied for? Also, forward to TC the Committee Charter, duties and responsibilities and schedule B. Falk for the next BoS meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Correspondence,
2. Dr. Col. David Kosiorek, Re. Flag donation *
The BoS states appreciation of donation and desire to make arrangements for a formal presentation. Action: N. Breault to coordinate with Dr. Kosiorek.
3. Letter, Carl Ohlin, Chairman 4th of July Parade Committee *
Action: N. Breault to fill out information. BoS to march in parade.
4. Request, Re: Corporate name change, GMRC, Inc.,d.b.a., The Meadows, Manuel Coelho,
Manager *.
Action: N. Breault to schedule Hearing with the BoS with Mr. Coelho.
5. Approval, ITAMS Memorial Day Committee Members *
Motion J. Claffey moved to approve recommendation for members. Seconded by J. Driscoll. Motion approved unanimously.
6. Personnel Policy Committee Meeting *
J. Claffey presents dates to schedule a meeting—either next Monday or Wednesday.
Action: J. Claffey to try to set meeting for Wednesday, April 13, 2005.
7. Letter from Fire Chief *: Noted.
Action: N. Breault to ask Chief Wallace to notify MIIA.
8. Discussion, Re:
Action: N. Breault notify owners they need to make the necessary changes in their licenses within 14 days to reflect actual hours of operation and to comply with licenses as issued.
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HEALTH
1. For Approval, Re: Food Service Permit for Rotary Club of East Longmeadow in conjunction
with 2005 Summer Concert Series:
There was general discussion of the application, with the BoS agreeing that it looked complete.
Action: N. Breault to ask Rotary to make announcements reminding audience that there is no smoking on the grounds.
Motion J. Claffey moved to approve
the permit. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion
approved unanimously.
2. Bid Quotation aerial spraying for mosquitoes: Noted.
Action: N. Breault to confirm the Town is budgeted to spray.
3. Flu shot clinic *: N. Breault briefed the BoS on progress. Sign up sheets were distributed and are due back April 15, 2005.
4. Approval, draft press release Re: Free Smoking Cessation Programs *: Noted.
Action: N. Breault to
send out and put on
MEETING, INVITATIONS & REMINDERS: All Noted.
1. Open Space Committee Meeting, Thursday April 7 @ 7, Meeting Rm East Longmeadow
Library
2. Open Space Committee Meeting, Thursday April 21 @ 7, Town Hall Hearing Room
3. MMPA April Program Meeting, Friday, April 29,
9:30am-12:45pm,
4. Long Range Planning Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 6, 2005, @ 6, Town Hall *
5. PVPC meeting, Thursday, April 14, 2005, 5 - 8:15pm,
Clarion Hotel,
6. HHW Committee meeting, Wednesday, April 6, 2005, @ 9am, Town Hall Hearing Room *
Motion J. Claffey moved to adjourn the meeting. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
APPROVED: BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2005.