APPROVED 5/21/02
TOWN OF HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN/HEALTH
MINUTES
May 13, 2002			Town House
6:30 P.M			625 Main Street
Roll Call:	The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen James D. Smith, Duane Mosier, and Mark Barba were in attendance.

Old Business:

1. Minutes from May 7, 2002 for approval

Pg. 1 and 2 Section 1: delete all in favor and so voted.

Pg. 2 Section 2: add “as he was not present at the meeting”

Pg. 3 Section 3: add “as he was not present at the meeting”

Pg. 3 Section 4: change “was used” to “was removed” change “Friends of Library” to “Friends of COA”

Pg 3 Section 5: add “that the DEP lost”

Pg 4 Section 9: add Jim and Duane; agreed to plan submitted by highway superintendent; change deadline to goal.

Pg 4 Section 10: change “approve to nominate” to “appoint”

Duane Mosier made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Mark Barba seconded, all in favor and the vote was unanimous.

2. Procurement Officer and PVTA liaison appointments

The Board agreed to defer this item pending further research from Duane Mosier.

3. Follow-up list and Goals and Objectives

The Board deferred this item until next week’s meeting

4. Water Commissioner

Duane Mosier moved to appoint Mike Shea to fill the unexpired term on the Water Commission left by Bob Majkut. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and the vote was unanimous.

5. Mill Road

The Board has encouraged the land owner to obtain cleaner products for the fill area. A letter will be sent to all pertinent parties in that regard.

Appointments:

6. Glenn Riddle

Discussion on procedures to streamline inspections. Glenn suggested a disclaimer be adapted and given to the homeowner with the septic application giving the homeowner or engineer the responsibility of contacting the conservation commission should there be a need. Glenn will speak with Kelly to set up a time for weekly call-ins.

7. Mr. Dorn

Mr. Dorn reported that his neighbor’s leeching field is causing run off onto his property and he also claims that there is an odor and vegetation in the immediate area. He states that the Health Inspector conducted an inspection last week and no odor or vegetation was found. Mr. Riddle, Health Inspector concurred with the statement. It was suggested that Mr. Riddle send a letter to Mr. Dorn’s neighbor asking permission to enter his property and do a site inspection. The Selectmen will follow up once a report is received from Mr. Riddle.

8. Inspectors:

Present: Glenn Riddle- Board of Health, Mark Feeney –Building Inspector, Michael Ford – Plumbing Inspector (Robert Lague was out of town and unable to attend)

Discussion on alternates, turn around time for callbacks and revised fees. Each inspector submitted a name of an alternate to be appointed at the next meeting. Duane Mosier moved to implement a new fee structure for building, plumbing, electrical and health to become effective June 1, 2002. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and the vote was unanimous.

9. Mr. Christopher Doonan

Mr. Christopher Doonan, Architect for the Green Meadow School Project made a presentation of the project plans to the Selectmen, Health and Building inspectors, Water Operator, Fire Chief and Superintendent of Schools.

10. Mr. Gorman

Mr. and Mrs. Gorman, and Mrs. Trevallion-Tyler met with the board to discuss a buffer zone.

New Business:

11. Road Kill

An issue has arisen as to where animals that have been hit and left on the roadside be brought (i.e. deer, squirrel). Dana Pixley had stated that his department would be willing to bring a deer to the facility designated for drop off in Springfield but only when he has the manpower and during weekday hours A backup person would be needed fill in. The cost of disposal $15 per animal. The Board will discuss this issue further at a future meeting

12. Policies and Procedures for Town Building usage

James Smith reported on a meeting with the Park and Recreation Dept. regarding their facility usage policy. Subsequent to that meeting (4/19) the Park and Recreation Dept. asked for copies of the Town Buildings usage policy. In researching this issue the Board found that the current policy is in need of review and updating. The issue will be addressed at a follow-up meeting and a policy will be established for a consistent policy within all town buildings.

Other Business:

Mark Barba stated that he had talked with Brian Fitzgerald , Emergency Management Director and will invite him to a follow-up meeting.

James Smith stated that he would like to finish up the final contract extension for the Police Chief.

Jim Smith asked for some figures on the cash flow situation at the transfer station as the new bag system has now been in effect for a few months. Those numbers will be reviewed at next week’s meeting.

Executive Session:

At 10:55 p.m. James Smith made a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing Police Dispatch Negotiations without returning to open session. Duane Mosier seconded. Roll call vote: James Smith – yes, Duane Mosier, yes, Mark Barba – yes.

James Smith moved seconded by Duane Mosier to adjourned the meeting. The motion was adopted (3-0). The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Karen Desmarais, Administrative Assistant

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Karen Desmarais

Administrative Assistant