APPROVED 4/22/02
TOWN OF HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN/HEALTH
MINUTES
April 16, 2002			Town House
7:00 P.M			625 Main Street
Roll Call:	The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Board of Selectmen Austin G. McKeon, James D. Smith, and Duane Mosier were in attendance.

Old Business:

1. Minutes from April 8, 2002 for approval

Pg 3, Section 4: add parcel numbers or addresses.

James Smith made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Duane Mosier seconded, all in favor and so voted.

2. Disposal of Surplus Real Estate

According to a letter from David Martel all disposal of surplus real estate must go before Town Meeting. A memo will be sent to the Treasurer apprising her.

3. Hampden House Outdoor Dining Permit

A letter was received from Mr. Albano attorney for the Hampden House outlining their compliance to the Board of Selectmen’s recent request the they eliminate 4 tables near the parking area. Also included were the dates for the proposed outdoor dining. A letter will be forwarded to Mr. Albano asking him to send us the application to extend the licensed premises before the Board can proceed with the vote for acceptance.

4. School Committee request for waiver of assessment

Discussion on the letter received from the School Department. A letter will be sent to the Superintendent apprising him of the Board’s decision to waive the 45-day notice. The letter that will be acted upon is dated April 12 and hand delivered on April 16.

New Business:

5. COA bid for operable panel partition

Duane Mosier will speak with Carolyn Brennan as to whether a private group such as Friend of the Hampden Seniors needs to enter into the bidding process.

6. Summons

The Police Department received a summons from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Board forwarded the information to Town Counsel, David Martel. Atty. Martel suggested the information be forward to MIIA.

7. Sprint Tower

Discussion regarding the contract with Sprint to erect a tower. David Martel is in the process of researching whether Sprint’s contract is still valid. At this time the Board has decided to ask David Martel to terminate the contract and go through the rebidding process on the same terms as was established with Sprint.

Appointments:

8. Chief Adams

Chief Adams reviewed goals with the Board. The Board complimented the Chief and the Department on the teamwork and direction the department is heading. Discussion on community policing and the D.A.R.E. program with regards to funding for both.

Austin McKeon moved, seconded by Duane Mosier to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously (3-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M.

Respectfully submitted:

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Karen Desmarais

Administrative Assistant .