Minutes
Board of Selectmen Meeting
Tuesday, July 26, 2005, 6:30 p.m.
Community Room,
PRESENT:
Chairman J. Claffey called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS:
6:30PM – Public Hearing; Kevin Smith & Heather
Houghton-Smith,
A reading of the Notice of Hearing was done by G. DeLisle. M. Caramante, Dog Officer, was present and gave a synopsis of events to date. She recommended to the BOS that the Houghton’s be given period of time—30 days—to place the dogs.
H. Houghton and S. Houghton spoke in favor of keeping their dogs.
J. Breau spoke against the Houghton’s keeping the dogs.
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS accept the recommendation of the Dog Officer to order the Houghton’s to remove their dogs within 30 days. J. Claffey seconded out of necessity. G. DeLisle and J. Claffey voted “aye.” J. Driscoll voted “nay.” Motion approved, 2-1.
ACTION: M. Caramante to check on compliance in one month.
7:00PM – Fire Chief Monthly Meeting:
1) Reserve Transfer: There was a discussion of reserve fund transfers.
2) Personnel Matter Call Firefighter;
Motion J. Driscoll moved the BOS enter into Executive session to discuss matters relating to personnel in the Fire Department, to reconvene in Open Session upon completion of business.
G. DeLisle seconded. The motion was approved by unanimous roll-call vote.
3) Request ELFA, fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., Center Field, Aug. 6&7 *:
(Item taken out of order.) The BOS and the Fire Chief held a discussion about a proposed
“Fill the Boot” fundraising drive by the Fire Fighters’ Association. The consensus was that holding the drive on August 6-7 was maybe too soon and impractical because the fields were already booked for Sunday.
ACTION:
7:30PM(7:32) – Police Chief Monthly Meeting:
1) Homeland Security Grant
ACTION: N. Breault to complete and mail by Friday, July 29, 2005.
Board of Selectmen,
July 26, 2005
(Police Chief, continued)
2) I.B.P.O. Grievance:
Motion J. Driscoll moved the BOS enter into Executive session to discuss matters relating to personnel in the Police Department, to reconvene in Open Session upon completion of business.
G. DeLisle seconded. The motion was approved by unanimous roll-call vote.
8:30 PM – Public Hearing – All Alcoholic Beverages, ET Simone’s Restaurant, d.b.a., Simone’s,
The Notice of Hearing was read by G. DeLisle. Attorney Steve Manning represented Mr. Smith.
J. Claffey asked if anyone was present to speak in favor or opposition.
Steve Graziano, property owner and resident, spoke in favor.
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve an All-Alcoholic Beverages license for Simone’s restaurant. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
June 7: Motion J. Driscoll moved the BOS approve the minutes of June 7, 2005. G. DeLisle seconded.
Discussion: J.
Claffey gave
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Executive Session Minutes of June 7, 2005.
J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
June 21: Motion J. Driscoll moved the BOS approve the minutes of June 21, 2005. G. DeLisle seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Executive Session Minutes of June 21, 2005.
J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
June 28: Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Minutes of June 28, 2005. J. Claffey seconded out of necessity. Motion approved.
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Executive Session Minutes of June 28, 2005.
J. Claffey seconded out of necessity. Motion approved.
July 12, 2005: Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Minutes of July 12, 2005. J. Claffey seconded out of necessity. Motion approved.
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Executive Session Minutes of July 12, 2005.
J. Claffey seconded out of necessity. Motion approved.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
OLD BUSINESS:
1. T-Mobile Leases
for signature, (Location
Board of Selectmen,
July 26, 2005
(Old Business, continued)
2.
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS reappoint all members of the Senior Center Study Committee who wish to be reappointed, with the exception of Carol Johnston. J. Driscoll seconded.
Discussion: J. Claffey stated he supported the reappointment of all the members, including
C. Johnston. G. DeLisle and J. Driscoll voted “aye.” J. Claffey voted “nay.” Motion approved 2-1.
ACTION: N. Breault to send letters to those who have reappointed. N. Breault to send a letter to C. Johnston regarding her not being reappointed. N. Breault to issue press release asking for two new members.
3. Report from
Police Department: re:
ACTION: N. Breault to ask DPW to repost the “No Parking” signs.
4. Report from Police Department: re: Crosswalk request, intersection Shaker & Spruce
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS accept the recommendations of the Police Department.
J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
ACTION: N. Breault to ask DPW to follow the Police Department recommendations.
5. Report from Police Department: re: review of traffic complaint
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS accept the recommendations of the Police Department to not install a stop sign. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
6. Zoning Board of Appeals Appointment, John Garwacki
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS appoint J. Garwacki a full member of the ZBA. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
ACTION:
7. Request for use of Covered Bridge: Police & DPW responses
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the request to use the bridge pending compliance with all the recommendations made by the Police and DPW. J. Driscoll seconded.
Discussion: J. Claffey added to the motion that temporary “No Parking” signs be put up on that day while the photos are being taken.
Motion approved unanimously.
ACTION: N. Breault to notify the petitioner.
8. Trash Updates
N. Breault told the BOS that the intern position has been filled by a part-time worker in the Clerk’s office; that two days for blue bin distribution were upcoming; that call volume has dropped significantly on the Town Waste Reduction Information Line.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Housing Partnership (GD):
Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS remove Carol Johnston from the East Longmeadow Housing Partnership. J. Driscoll seconded.
Board of Selectmen,
July 26, 2005
(New Business, continued)
Discussion: G. DeLisle said that some disturbing comments were made in public about him by
C. Johnston at a Housing Partnership meeting, as confirmed by those in attendance, and he believes the BOS should remove her in response.
J. Claffey stated he heard of the incident, but he thought that something less than removal would be more appropriate.
G. DeLisle and J. Driscoll voted “aye.” J. Claffey voted “nay.” Motion approved 2-1.
ACTION: N. Breault to send a letter to C. Johnston regarding her removal. N. Breault to issue a press release asking for a new member.
9. MMA “Crossing the Commonwealth” Photo contest (JC):
J. Claffey noted the Massachusetts Municipal Association call for photos of communities.
ACTION: N. Breault to
issue a press release for photos of
TOWN COUNSEL:
Town Counsel was not present at this meeting.
BOARD OF HEALTH:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request from Fred Kowal, Health Inspector; re: Vehicle Use Compensation
ACTION: N. Breault to ask F. Kowal to give the BOS recommendation of a stipend; and to schedule him for a future BOS agenda.
2. Letter from
Melinda Waite,
ACTION:
3. Request letter from Beverly Hirschhorn, Tobacco Control Grant Manager; re: pay increase,
Sarah McColgan:
ACTION: N. Breault to draft response from J. Driscoll stating that since she is at the top end of the state pay scale the BOH does not recommend an increase.
4. Appointment approval (for signature), Martylee Caramante, Animal Inspector: signed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Draft letters
& memos from
2. Letter from
Reconciliation Notice & Payment Requisition. So noted.
3. Letter from Mary Rogeness; response to inquiry at Regional Selectmen’s Meeting (legal fee
payment). So noted.
Board of Selectmen,
July 26, 2005
(Meetings,
Invitations, Reminders)
MEETING, INVITATIONS & REMINDERS
1. Personnel Policy Committee Meeting, Tuesday, August 2 @ 5:45PM, Town Hall. So noted. J. Claffey to attend.
2.
3. Appropriations Committee Meeting, Thurs., July 28, 2005 at 6:30pm, Town Hall Hearing Rm. So noted. G. DeLisle and J. Driscoll to attend.
4. Recycle Bin
Distribution Days – Senior Citizens (60+), Fri., July 29, 8am-11am,
Residents, Sat.,
July 30, 9am-3pm,
Motion At this time, G. DeLisle moved the BOS adjourn. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
APPROVED: BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING, TUESDAY, AUGUST
2, 2005.