Board of Selectmen Minutes
December 17, 2007
Chairman Arcudi convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and moved into the agenda. Present: Louis Arcudi III, Chairman, Selectman Alan Ryan, Selectman Michael Collins, Executive Assistant Patricia Goodwin and Artie Maggiore, videographer.
MSDV to approve the regular and executive session minutes of December 3, 2007.
Selectman Ryan discussed correspondence received from Representative Fernandes regarding the nomination process for the 5th Annual Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts. The nomination form is due by January 14, 2008. A ceremony for the awardees will be held at the State House on May 14, 2008.
Chairman Arcudi moved to new business.
The following establishments were reviewed in reference to the renewal of their licenses for 2008, effective January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008:
· All Alcoholic Beverage/Common Victualer:
o The Hangar Sports Bar & Grill
MSDV to accept the license renewal of the Hangar Sports Bar & Grill. Lou Arcudi, Chairman – Aye; Alan Ryan – Aye; Michael Collins – Aye.
· Alcoholic Beverage Sale:
o Jonsin, LLC, d/b/a Grape Expectations
MSDV to accept the license renewal of Grape Expectations. Lou Arcudi, Chairman – Aye; Alan Ryan – Aye; Michael Collins – Aye.
· Wines and Malt:
o Hopedale Mart, LLC
MSDV to accept the license renewal of Hopedale Mart. Lou Arcudi, Chairman – Aye; Alan Ryan – Aye; Michael Collins – Aye.
· Class II:
o J.A.A.W.S. (Just Another Auto Wholesaler)
MSDV to accept the license renewal of J.A.A.W.S. (Just Another Auto Wholesaler). Lou Arcudi, Chairman – Aye; Alan Ryan – Aye; Michael Collins – Aye.
o Rosati Automatic Transmission Service
MSDV to accept the license renewal of Rosati Automatic Transmission Service. Lou Arcudi, Chairman – Aye; Alan Ryan – Aye; Michael Collins – Aye.
· Common Victualer:
o Mayelle’s Pizza & Grill, LLC
MSDV to accept the license renewal of Mayelle’s Pizza & Grill. Lou Arcudi, Chairman – Aye; Alan Ryan – Aye; Michael Collins – Aye.
Frank Parella of Guerriere & Halnon presented the Harmony Road plans for acceptance and signing by the Board of Selectmen for the town as a courtesy that is historically provided. The Planning Board and Town Clerk have already signed these plans, which are dated as of the date of the last Special Town Meeting held November 6, 2007.
· Joe Sweet of the Highway Department discussed the plowing of the roads in Harmony Estates. Selectman Ryan asked that the Highway Dept. continue to record the hours in order to bill-back the developer, who has refused to plow the roads. At the Town Meeting held November 6th, the developer had assumed that since the town accepted the roads that the town would be responsible for the plowing and sanding. However, the deeds have not been turned over to the town and until the deeds are recorded and turned over to the town, the town does not own the roads and is under no obligation to maintain them. The town has plowed and sanded the roads
as a courtesy to the residents, and for public safety purposes. The Highway Department will bill-back the developer, but there is no guarantee that the town will be reimbursed. Selectman Collins also mentioned that we are still awaiting the results of a Phase I Site Assessment survey and expressed his appreciation to the Highway Department for doing a great job of plowing.
Fire Chief Scott Garland discussed the recent discontinuance of the Milford Regional Medical Center’s Paramedic service as of December 31st, which has since been pushed back to July 1, 2008. This discontinuance impacts Hopedale and the surrounding towns of Upton, Medway, Millville and Douglas, which rely on the service to provide advanced life support (ALS) to their ambulance patients. The Fire Chief requested permission from the Board to reach out to the bordering towns of Upton, Mendon, Uxbridge, Millville, Douglas and Northbridge to discuss the concept of a regional fire-based paramedic service and to have those interested participate in a meeting the first week of January. The Board will take the matter under advisement for discussion with the Finance Committee, as
under Mass. state statute, the town is under no obligation to update its service, and agreed that it would be beneficial to look into alternatives prior to the deadline.
A discussion took place regarding the recent Insurance Advisory Committee meeting held to review the upcoming Fallon Senior Plan options for Fiscal Year 2008 and the decision was reached to renew the current plan, which will replace the old plan effective January 1, 2008.
MSDV to approve the Fallon Senior Plan Premier 2008 Medicare Advantage Group HMO Benefit Plan effective January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Lou Arcudi, Chairman – Aye; Alan Ryan – Aye; Michael Collins – Aye.
Chairman Arcudi moved to old business.
The potential sale of a town-owned parcel at 236 Mendon Street. A letter and survey was sent to all seven abutters of the property to ascertain their interest in potentially purchasing a portion of the parcel abutting their property. Coordinator Phillips will work with those that have responded positively over the next few weeks to develop a split of the property. The split parcel will have a stipulation that it could not be used for building upon.
Ms. Barrows, an abutter of the property, was present and stated that as she is interested in purchasing the portion of the parcel abutting her property. The resident stated that she hoped once the land had been cleaned up, that people would be more respectful of itand would not continue to discard trash there. Selectman Ryan thanked Ms. Barrows for initiating the inquiry and for her interest. Chairman Arcudi commented that Coordinator Phillips will follow up upon his return.
Joe Sweet of the Highway department discussed Rte. 16, Mendon Street and the section of road disturbed by C. Morgan Developers, which needs to be repaired prior to occupancy permits being issued for the two remaining lots in the development. If the developer does not repair the road, the town would have to bear the expense for the work. Mr. Sweet reminded the Selectmen that this matter needs to be addressed. Selectman Ryan suggested that the matter be discussed with Coordinator Phillips and legal counsel. Chairman Arcudi inquired as to the expense associate with the repair and agreed that the cost should not be borne by the taxpayers in the town. Chairman Arcudi stated that the Board will look further into the matter.
The Finance Committee would like to hold a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen, which would be at their next FinCom meeting as yet to be scheduled, but is believed will be during the 2nd week of January.
With no further business before them at 7:50 p.m. a motion was made by Selectman Ryan and made unanimous by Chairman Arcudi and Selectman Collins to enter into executive session not to reconvene. RCV: Louis Arcudi Chm. –Aye; Michael Collins – Aye; and Alan Ryan –Aye.
Happy Holidays to All!
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Louis J. Arcudi III, Chairman Michael E. Collins
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Alan J. Ryan
Hopedale Board of Selectmen
Moved, Seconded, Discussed and Voted **Roll Call Vote
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