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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-25 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JULY 25, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Daniel Lanen called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Daniel Lanen, Chairman; William F. Gordon, Clerk; Tracy Watson, Licensing Chairman; Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Donald Stewart, James Purcell, Interim Town Manager; Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move into Executive Session to discuss Litigation. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Tracy Watson yes, and Daniel Lanen yes. Vote approved 5-0. Chairman Daniel Lanen declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Selectmen. RECONVENE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Open Session Minutes of June 2, 6, 7, 13, 16, 20, 22, 26, and July 11, 2011 as written. Vote approved 5-0. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Executive Session Minutes of June 2, 6, 7, 13, 16, and 20, 2011. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT: The Board will be holding public interviews for the three finalists for the position of Police Chief namely Interim Police Chief Paul Gallagher, Sergeant Charles Gray and Sergeant Michael Davis. CONSENT ITEMS: Appointment of Water Treatment Plant Superintendent William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the Town Manager's appointment of Linda Hmurciak as Water Treatment Plant Superintendent. Vote approved 5-0. Appointment of Facilities Management Director The Town Manager and the School Superintendent have recommended appointing Stephen Foster as the Facilities Management Director. The Board of Selectmen's subcommittee has also recommended Mr. Foster for the position. The Board was asked to approve the appointment. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the appointment of Stephen Foster as Facilities Management Director. Vote approved 5-0. Permission to Fill Vacancies The Board was asked to approve the filling of the following vacancies: Assistant Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, Senior Foreman at the DPW, Tree Climber at the DPW and Communications Officer at the Police Department. These are FY2012 budgeted positions. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve filling the above vacancies of Assistant Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, Senior Foreman at the DPW, Tree Climber at the DPW and Communications Officer at the Police Department. Vote approved 5-0. Permission to use Town Property Board of Selectmen Minutes July 25, 2011 2 St. Michael Parish and St. Gregory Armenian Church St. Michael Parish and St. Gregory Armenian Church requests permission to have a block party on September 11, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and close Main Street to Water Street to Merrimack Street. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve an event permit to have a block party on September 11, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and close Main Street to Water Street to Merrimack Street. Vote approved 5-0. Rev. Lee Bluemel of North Parish Church has requested the use of Town Common The Rev. Lee Bluemel along with other ministers is requesting the use of Town Common to hold an Interfaith 9/11 Vigil of Remembrance on Town Common from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the request from Rev. Lee Bluemel for the use of Town Common to hold an Interfaith 9/11 Vigil of Remembrance on Town Common from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Acceptance of Donation of$500 from Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Leland to Police Department Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to accept the Donation of$500 from Mr.& Mrs. Edmund Leland to Police Department and to send a letter of thanks. Vote approved 4-0-1. Daniel Lanen abstained. Acceptance of Donation of$100 from Voices of Involved Citizens to Police Department Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to accept the Donation of$100 from Voices of Involved Citizens Encouraging Safety, Inc. and to send a letter of thanks. Vote approved 4-0-1. Daniel Lanen abstained. Acceptance of Donation of Loam from Tom Zahoruiko for Ridgewood Cemetery. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to accept the donation of loam from Tom Zahoruiko for the Ridgewood Cemetery. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move into Licensing. Vote approved 5-0. Liquor License—Shama Grill at 1St and Main Shahram Naghibi owner of the Shama Grill applied for an all alcohol license and entertainment license at 115 Main Street, Unit#1. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve the all alcohol license and entertainment license to Shahram Naghibi of Shama Grill at 115 Main Street subject to approval of the Board of Health. Vote approved 5-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move out of Licensing. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: Update on Police Assessment Center Cathy Darby, Human Resources Director gave an update of the Assessment Center that was held on July 12-13, 2011. Seven candidates participated in various exercises and consultant recommended three finalists based on their total scores. The finalists will be interviewed by the Board on July 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall meeting room. Update on Town Manager Search Cathy Darby, Human Resources Director gave an update of the Town Manager Search. Consultant Thomas Groux met with members of the Search Committee on July 11, 2011. On-line postings were placed on the websites of the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the International City/County Management Association. Board of Selectmen Minutes July 25, 2011 3 NEW BUSINESS: Board Reorganization William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to appoint Tracy Watson as Chairman. Vote approved 5-0. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to appoint Rosemary Smedile as Licensing Chairman. Vote approved 5-0. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to appoint William Gordon as Clerk. Vote approved 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENT Former Police Officer and resident David Rand of 280 Dale Street spoke about the principles of being a police officer and referred to a rape and murder case that he was involved with many years ago. ADJOURNMENT: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Adele J. Johnson Administrative Secretary William Gordon, Clerk of the Board