MINUTES
Board of Selectmen
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 7:00 P.M.
Town Hall Hearing Room, 60 Center Square
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
Present: Gary DeLisle, Chairman Board of Health;
Selectman DeLisle opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
6:45 P.M. - APPOINTMENT: RUSSELL WELLS JR., ASSISTANT MANAGER SPOLETO
RESTAURANT
G. DeLisle explained the reason for the appointment with Mr. Wells and the importance of having an
assistant manager which was instituted by the Town of East Longmeadow a few years ago. The assistant manager serves as back up if the manager is on vacation, off premises or if there is a change of managers. G. DeLisle mentioned that there was an issue that the Selectmen wanted to talk to
Mr. Wells about that required executive session.
J. Townshend made motion to enter into executive session to discuss the Cori, and to return to open session, G. DeLisle out of necessity seconded, motion passed by roll call vote.
Mr. Wells mentioned that he is a graduate of U Mass has been in the restaurant business ever since, family in business as well. Came to Spoleto this fall. Serve Safe certified.
J. Townshend made motion to accept Russell Wells as Assistant Manager of Spoleto Restaurant,
G. DeLisle, out of necessity seconded. All were in favor there was no discussion.
7:00 P.M. - APPOINTMENT: SENIOR CENTER STUDY COMMITTEE
Present from the committee was, Walter LaBroad; Bob Hildreth; and Donald Thompson. There was lengthy discussion regarding the letter from Bruce Fenney, Building Facilities Manager and Chairman of the Design Selection Committee and the letter from the Senior Center Study Committee. The Senior Study Committee wanted to be clear of the scope of the Design Committee regarding the selection of an architect. Senior Center Committee representatives felt that there should be a boarder scope so that can work more closely with Capital Planning for future plans. Selection Committee is looking to get direction from Selectmen. G. DeLisle mentioned that he would be in agreement with the Senior Center Committee, to go with designer for the entire project. It was mentioned that a full set of drawings is needed. Senior Center Study Committee will give an updated report to Selectmen after their meeting on November 21, 2006.
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INTERVIEWS: SYSTEMS GIS/WEB DESIGNER
Present for interviews was Ryan Quimby, IT Department.
7:30 P.M. - CHERIE TQABASCO, did not show up for appointment.
7:45 P M. - JOHN LAVIOLETTE: Has been involved with computers for 10-12 years. Mr. Laviolette worked for a small consulting firm, has programming experience, started web design in 2002 and has been a Town resident for almost 10 years.
R. Quimby asked about any back round in SQL, Mr. Laviolette said that was the main data base used in Hartford Life where he worked there. Not familiar with Munis. Working on MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator), with security, should be completed in three months. Mr. Laviolette mentioned that he can handle working with a heavy workload and small staff. Does not have a problem with working nights or weekends if necessary. J. Townshend had no questions, left it up to R. Quimby, is more knowledgeable in the field. R. Quimby asked if any experience with .Net Technology or ASP. Mr. Laviolette said he has read up on ASP, has done some work which is very similar to ASP. Does not have an issue with position being temporary. Largest website developed was for New England disc jockeys which consisted of about forty pages.
8:00 P.M. - MARK WOJCIK: Lived in Longmeadow most of his life. Worked in the Boston, Hartford & Springfield areas. Has been doing consulting for the last seven-years. Started off as a programmer. Went into network industry and is "novell" certified. As far as web development has worked two large websites. R. Quimby asked about micro soft certifications server 2003 environment. Mr. Wojcik said he has worked on servers does not have any certifications. Knows CISCO, has some experience in switch, limited in router experience, but has experience in some other router, typically small business. Some experience in troubleshooting group policies. Not experienced in interface web pages SQL. Familiar with Dreamweaver and Microsoft Publisher. Would like to get into ASP (active server pages). G. DeLisle asked if familiar with Munis, not familiar. Does not have an issue working nights or weekends if necessary.
8:15 P.M. - MICHAEL LECRENSKI - Did not show up for appointment
8:30 P.M. - KATE HAMILTON - Before the interview started, J. Townshend mentioned that
Ms. Hamilton is a customer of his and that he had previously consulted with Town Counsel regarding the interview. Town Counsel said that it was "ok" to sit in on the interview.
Ms. Hamilton said that she had been in and out of the engineer type business for twenty-years. Last ten years has been computer science based, router, servers, BSD, Unix. Does substitute teaching at the East Longmeadow schools. G. DeLisle mentioned that the position was posted as temporary,
Ms. Hamilton did not have a problem as long as it was not all the time. Does not have any microsoft certifications. Familiar with SQL. Has done a web design for the Springfield Garden Site, and is working on additional ones. Has some Cisco experience. R. Quimby asked other questions regarding DHCP, DIS.
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TOWN COUNSEL:
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Heenan was present, and gave a brief summery to the Selectmen regarding his dog "Kiah".
Mr. Heenan mentioned he did not feel that there was any communication with regards to the adoption of his dog (adopted out at Porter Road Pet Care), and is seeking direction from the Selectmen to help get his dog back. Town Counsel asked several questions, and at that point mentioned to Mr. Heenan that perhaps his issue is with Porter Road Pet Care. Town Council also said that if proper procedure was followed than there was not a lot the Board could do. The advice from Town Counsel was to have the Dog Officer submit a report to the Board to make sure proper procedures were followed. The Board will get back to Mr. Heenan with information.
OLD BUSINESS:
Town Counsel mentioned that he is familiar with the request from the Design Selection Committee and what they are looking for is direction from the Board of Selectmen with regards to the scope of work to performance by designers. The issue is whether to hire a designer for only the work that will be funded in this current year, or whether they are to hire a designer for the entire project and have him design in phases so that it's implemented subject to Appropriations subsequent years. The concern is the cost.
G. DeLisle asked if the Grant Money that was approved at Town Meeting could be used. Town Counsel will check the Warrant Article; usually the language is very broad.
J. Townshend made motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of collective bargaining, interpretation of the East Longmeadow's Town Employees Union, personal matters, G. DeLisle out of necessity seconded motion, to return to open session. Motion passed by roll call vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
J. Townshend made motion to approve the minutes of September 26; October 3; October 23 and October 24, 2006. G. DeLisle out of necessity seconded motion, there was no further discussion. Motion passed.
J. Townshend made motion to approve the executive session minutes of September 26; October 3; and October 24, 2006. G. DeLisle out of necessity seconded motion, there was no further discussion. Motion passed.
The minutes of October 31, 2006 were not approved based on G. DeLisle was not present at that meeting.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
OLD BUSINESS:
The Selectmen noted the letter sent to residents on Pilgrim Road; Mayflower Lane & Rural Lane from National Grid regarding the schedule for replacing the cable in those areas.
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The Selectmen noted the report from the department of Telecommunication & Energy from National Grid regarding the incident that occurred on October 20, 2006.
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NEW BUSINESS:
J. Townshend made motion to accept the donation in the amount of $241 from friends at the Council on Aging to be deposited for the restoration of the Senior Center in the name of the COA Director.
G. DeLisle out of necessity seconded the motion. Assistant Executive Secretary to send letter of thanks to the group for their thoughtful gift.
The Board approved the request from the Exchange Club for their Annual Christmas Tree Sale on Saturday December 2, Sunday December 3, Saturday December 8 and Sunday December 9, 2006 from 8am - 4:30pm, at Heritage Park, north parking lot. J. Townshend made motion to accept request,
G. DeLisle, out of necessity seconded. No further discussion. Motion passed.
The Board noted the request from DPW for a joint meeting to be held on November 20, 2006 at 6:30pm at the Service Building, Somers Road to discuss the renovations of the Pine Knoll facility. G. DeLisle mentioned that he should be able to attend. Selectman Townshend did not commit.
Regarding the personnel evaluations for department heads under the Board of Selectmen G. DeLisle made mention to hold until there is a full Board to set up the date and time.
In regards to the letter from the Superintendent of Schools and the vote of the School Committee in support of a town wide human resources clerk, G. DeLisle mentioned that the issue has been discussed over the last few years. G. DeLisle also said that past discussion saw a need for this type of position, and that there are some HIPPA issues involved; need all town boards and department heads together to discuss their needs. G. DeLisle went on to say the School Committee and Dr. Costa have brought up some good points and will entertain that at least we could look into this. G. DeLisle thinks this is a well needed position, however will need some pursuing not just a matter of posting and hiring.
J. Townshend was not in agreement with Dr. Costa and the need for a human resource manager.
J. Townshend said that Dr. Costa has no right tell or ask to consider a resource manager or clerk. The schools do not have anything to do with how the town runs. G. DeLisle said that it is not a school department issue it is a town issue. G. DeLisle went on to say that having some continuity across the board when dealing with health issues, privacy issues new hire issues it is more than worth while to pursue. These are things that should be worked out when Boards and Department Heads get together.
J. Townshend and G. DeLisle tabled the issue until a full Board was present.
The Board noted the e-mail from the DPW Senior Project Manager to the Town Accountant regarding the landfill monies needed. Assistant Executive Secretary to forward to Appropriations and Capital Planning for discussion.
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BOARD OF HEALTH: NEW BUSINESS
J. Townshend voted to approve the License to Practice Massage Therapy from Johana Gorton, 34 West Main Street, Ware, practicing at People's Massage, 145 Shaker Road. G. DeLisle out of necessity seconded. All were in favor, there was no further discussion.
J. Townshend voted to approve the License to Practice Massage Therapy from Brian Quadrozzi,
265 New Ludlow Road, practicing at People's Massage, 145 Shaker Road. G. DeLisle out of necessity seconded. All were in favor, there was no further discussion.
J. Townshend voted to approve the License to Practice Massage Therapy from Thomas Easton
805 Chicopee Street, Chicopee, practicing at One Therapeutic Body Work, 43 Harkness Avenue. G.DeLisle out of necessity seconded. All were in favor, motion passed. G. DeLisle made motion, out of necessity, J. Townshend seconded to amend the motion to reflect the approval of a Health Establishment License also for Thomas Easton for business located at 43 Harkness Avenue. All were in favor by roll call vote.
CORRESPONDENCE:
The Board noted the annual school sanitation reports from Health Inspector. Assistant Executive Secretary to send a letter to Superintendent of School thanking all for their hard work resulting in such a good report.
MEETINGS/INVITATIONS/REMINDERS
G. DeLisle, Chairman Board Health read the meetings/invitations/reminders.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
APPROVED BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING, JANUARY 30, 2007.
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