PRESENT: James Driscoll, Chairman, Board of Selectmen (BOS); Gary DeLisle, Chairman, Board of Health (BOH); Joe Townshend, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen; Attorney James Donahue, Town Counsel (TC); John Somsen, Director of Information Technology (IT); Attorney Norm Michaels; Nick Breault, Executive secretary (ES); Lorraine Banspach, Assistant Executive Secretary (AES).

J. Driscoll called the meeting to order at 5:49. p.m.

APPOINTMENTS:

5:45 p.m. John Somsen, Director of Information Technology

The BOS met with J. Somsen and Atty. Michaels to discuss personnel issues with the IT Director.

J. Somsen requested that the meeting be held in executive session. Atty. Michaels was advised that he could speak directly to his client, but not the BOS.

Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS enter into executive session for the purposes of discussing personnel issues, to return to open session. J. Townshend seconded. A roll call vote was taken, (DeLisle, “Yes”, Townshend, “Yes”, Driscoll, “Yes”). Motion carried 3-0.

6:15 p.m. James Sheils, Town Moderator (TM).

The BOS met with the TM to discuss the request to hold a Special Town Meeting, as requested by the Planning Board. The date of October 23, 2006 was discussed and was agreed upon.

Discussions was held regarding various Articles to be included in the Warrant, beginning with a brief discussion of the Planning articles; the Article for the Spoleto’s license would be in addition to not in advance of any increase in population; possibly an Article one for a garden park; more funding for the cable revolving fund for a salary increase for the ELCAT Executive Director.

A discussion of the Cable revolving fund was held with respect to whether Town Meeting needs to approve this; TC wasn’t certain that it is a revolving fund; may not need to; TC to speak with the Town Accountant about it.

J. Townshend said that Article 14 at the Annual Town Meeting allocated only $35,000.00; that he spoke with Atty. Epstein about the fund; and that that the booster club that requested payment for equipment from the fund couldn’t get the equipment to keep. TC confirmed that any club could sign out equipment; but not keep it. J. Townshend said that it seems very vague; that equipment could be stolen, damaged; TC agreed, but the policy could be that the people using it need to be properly trained; the policy of how things are insured, etc. would need to be worked out; the community fund should be to film events. J. Townshend said he is not in support of purchasing the equipment; TC explained that J. Townshend would have the right to speak at Town Meeting as a minority decision

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if that were the case; that the exception to speaking as a minority decision would in the event of any collective bargaining issue.

TC questioned whether Rollins Drive had been taken by the Town and explained that it would need to be taken to address the problem.

The TM reported to the BOS that he had been asked by the MA Moderators Association to submit materials from East Longmeadow Town meetings for content the association is making regarding Town Meetings.

J. Driscoll asked if the amount for the Cable revolving fund needs to put in as an exact amount? TC advised that it does not need an exact amount; but that has been the past practice; a discussion of how TC would draft it was held.

The ES reported that the Dog officer may also be a similar to the Health agent and the ELCAT position meaning they may also need to be included as Articles.

TC to look at the statute and the way the revolving funds are set up.

J. Driscoll said that he wants to work with TC on approval for an ambulatory care Article for accepted use; TC may not have enough time because of the Planning Board requirements; TC advised J. Driscoll to speak to the Planning Board Director.

Discussion then turned to other matters. The TM left the meeting.

TC brought up discussion of the liquor license for signature for Spoleto’s; that the only current restrictions would be regarding the hours of operation; TC advised that some restrictions could be there; BOS discussed intent of the restrictions; a sample license was referred to; TC gave some past history of the licensing in EL; G. DeLisle said he is in favor of putting them on there to be consistent.

J. Driscoll indicated that he has a problem with other BOS’s that have put restrictions on there and in an inconsistent manner. There was no action taken to place additional restrictions and the license was signed.

OLD BUSINESS:

Personnel requests: Dog Officer, Health Agent, ELCAT Director.

Discussed as part of the Special Town Meeting discussion.

BOS staff. No discussion held.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

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MEETINGS, INVITATIONS, REMINDERS:

IBPO negotiation session: Tuesday, September 19, 2006; 2:00 p.m.; Selectmen’s Conference Room. So noted.

Board of Selectmen: Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 6:00 p.m.; Superintendent’s former office; High School. (Posted; to be held if necessary.) So noted.

National Grid Public Forum, Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 7:00 p.m.; High School Auditorium.

J. Driscoll to moderate.

To Be Determined: Conference Call with Attorney Epstein and the Cable Advisory Committee.

(either Wednesday September 20 at noon, or Thursday, September 21 at 11:30 a.m.?)

The ES to confirm September 20 with Atty. Epstein and notify the committee members.

Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS adjourn. J. Townshend seconded. Motion carried 3-0.

Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Nick Breault, Executive Secretary.

APPROVED: BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2006.

Joe Townshend, Clerk of the Board of Selectmen