Board of Selectmen Minutes
October 17, 2006
Chm. Ryan convened the meeting at 7:00 pm. Present: Alan J. Ryan Chm., Louis Arcudi Selectmen; Eugene Phillips Town Coordinator, Police Chief Eugene Costanza, Robert Cormier, Dr. James Morin W/S Commissioner, Carol Whyte and Artie Maggiore videographer.
MSDV to appoint Robert Cormier as part-time dispatcher.
MSDV to approve the annual Halloween parade permit from the Police Dept. The parade is scheduled for October 31, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Draper Gym.
MSDV to accept the overnight parking ban to go into effect November 15 through April 1, 2007, from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. The ban includes no overnight parking on any public way.
Chief Costanza informed the Board of a new ID system the Police Dept. has acquired through a grant. All employees who have interaction with the public are welcome to utilize the badging system.
MSDV to accept minutes from the regular session meetings of September 5, 2006, September 18, 2006, and October 6, 2006.
MSDV to sign the Agreement from the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), allowing the Town to move forward with the General Government portion of the Master Plan. Steve Wallace, a member of the CMRPC, will be contacting several departments as he begins gathering information. Mr. Arcudi indicated that the Draper Reuse Committee members are willing to volunteer for the Master Plan Committee. Chairman Ryan and Selectman Collins would, however, like to see the Draper Reuse committee maintain its focus on that matter.
MSDV to accept the contract amendment from SEA Consultants (formerly Guertin Elkerton Associates) to complete the Phase II Storm Water Protection Project begun 2 ? years ago. This amendment adds $8,000 to complete the project. Coordinator Phillips assured the Selectmen the $8,000 had already been appropriated in the original allocation. There will be an additional $3,000 to $4,000 annual fee for map updating which will be budgeted by the Assessors.
MSDV to accept the Warrant for the November State Election being held November 7, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Draper Gym.
Christopher Parella from Verizon came before the Board to speak regarding relocating poles 36 and 37 that are currently located on Mill Street. MSDV to the Verizon/Mass. Electric pole relocation contingent upon complete funding for all costs from Mass Highway. Once all the paperwork is signed and returned, the process for the relocation can begin.
Chairman Ryan stated Senate President Travaglini will be in Milford for a luncheon at the Radisson to be followed by a tour of Milford and Milford Hospital. He will then come to Hopedale for a meeting in the Draper Room with members of the Draper Reuse Committee followed by a tour of the Draper Mill. Mr. Phillips along with Chm. Ryan and Mr. Arcudi will be attending the luncheon.
Some residents came before the Board to discuss Parcel A located in the Harmony Hills Development. The residents expressed concerns regarding the town’s plans for future use of this parcel. The Planning Board covenant dictates that Parcel A, which consists of lots 29 and 92, are to be deeded to the Town for park, playground, or recreational use upon completion of the roadways which service this area. The Selectmen will invite the owners of Harmony Hills (aka Green Mill Estates), Eastland Partners, to their next meeting to discuss this issue. The board discussed the timeframe of when the land will be turned over, alternative access to property, and other departmental interest in the property. Coordinator Phillips will send a letter inviting Eastland Partners to the November 6th
meeting.
Mr. Phillips gave the Board an update on the progress of the receipt posting. He informed the Board that the Real Estate, Motor Vehicle and Personal Property receipts are current to the end of July and the Water receipts are current through June 30th. Mr. Phillips would like the process to run between seven to ten days. Once the two vacant clerk positions are filled, Chm. Ryan would like this portion of the job in the job description so employees will know of its importance and so this performance can be tied to future employee reviews. The Selectmen are concerned with how this issue will be resolved and Mr. Phillips feels it is just a matter of enforcement.
Mr. Phillips informed the Board that the Master Plan is in progress. Mr. Arudi claims the Draper Reuse Committee members are willing to volunteer for the Master Plan Committee if there are no residents that offer but the Selectmen would like to see the Draper Reuse committee keep their focus on that matter.
Selectman Arcudi made a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations with the Call Firefighters Association and police sick leave status. Selectman Collins seconded the motion. Chairman Ryan polled the board and all were aye.
Meeting entered executive session at 8:17 pm.
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Alan J. Ryan Chm.
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Michael E. Collins
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Louis J. Arcudi
Hopedale Board of Selectmen
Moved, Seconded Discussed and Voted ** Roll Call Vote
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