APPROVED 7/15/02
TOWN OF HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN/HEALTH
MINUTES
July 1, 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 James D. Smith, Duane Mosier, and Mark Barba were in attendance.

Old Business:

1. Minutes from June 28, 2002 for approval

Pg 1. Section 1: change to ABCC

Pg 2. Section 7: change to potential failed septic system on River Park Drive

Duane Mosier made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Mark Barba seconded, all in favor and so voted.

2. Alston

Duane Mosier spoke with Don Schmidt of the land use office in the State Office regarding easements and the town’s responsibilities. The Board will ask David Martel to attend a follow-up meeting to discuss this issue.

Regarding the property on the corner of Mill and Carmody a perc test will be conducted this week. Follow up with the Board of Health agent and a subsequent letter regarding the status of the Mill Road composting site will be drafted and mailed to Mr. Alston.

3. Mike Framarin

The Selectmen met with Mike Framarin to discuss the DEP mandated repair/replacement of the test wells at the transfer station. Duane Mosier moved to accept the bid to repair the test wells at the Transfer Station per his quote. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted. Duane Mosier made a motion to pay for the monitoring well repairs at the Transfer Station out of the Well District Testing account for FY 2002 provided procedure and approval of Town Account. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted.

Mike Framarin stated that at a recent Water District Committee meeting the Board had voted to recommend Richard Jalbert to serve as a 3-year member to the committee. Duane Mosier made a motion to appoint Richard Jalbert to the Scantic Valley Water District to serve a 3 year term effective 7/1/02. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted.

4. Sidewalk issue

The Board reviewed a letter from a resident regarding safety issues with streets and sidewalks. The Board will seek assistance from the highway department for their input into these safety issues. A follow up letter will be sent to the resident.

5. Follow-up List

The Board reviewed the follow-up list and eliminated some issues that have been resolved. The remaining items were given a priority rating 1-3 in addition each subject was assigned to a Board member for any necessary follow-up.

6. Personnel Policy Committee follow-up

The Board reviewed the handbook submitted by the Committee and made comments for possible changes. The Board will invite the committee to a Board meeting to review the changes.

Appointments:

7. Richard Green

Richard Green met with the Board to discuss the Board of Selectmen and Hampden’s interactivity with the Hampden Wilbraham Chamber of Commerce of which he is a member.

8. Reserve Officers

The Board met with Chief Adams and R. Kenison regarding status of his appointment as a reserve officer. At present the Board still has some questions that will need to be answered regarding his dual status as a reserve officer and dispatcher resulting in overtime pay prior to appointing him as a reserve officer. All parties will do additional research and a follow-up meeting will be scheduled for 7/15.

New Business:

9. Animal Inspector

The Board discussed a letter received from the Police Department regarding the response of the animal inspector to capture animals. At present there is an inability to hold these animals due to the fact that there is no holding area set up in town. James Smith will contact Shelly Sears to discuss this matter.

10. Eagle Scout Project

The Board discussed a letter received from Kyle Pixley asking the Board to review an Eagle Scout project that he has proposed. The Board felt that the proposed project was very worthwhile and will send a letter to Kyle asking him to meet with the Selectmen to further discuss the project.

11. Appropriations

The Board reviewed a memo from the accountant looking for follow-up on the status of appropriated monies that have yet to be spent by several departments. The Board will follow-up with these departments and advise the accountant on the status.

12. Cable Television

A letter was received from the Cable television division regarding expiration dates. The Board will research the previous cable TV committee notes and follow-up at a meeting in late July.

13. Re-bid TWB fire alarm system

The Board received a letter from Rich Scortino advising the Board they were in the process of rebidding for the fire alarm system at TWB. The Board will contact Mr. Scortino for any additional information.

14. Sprint Tower Lease

The Board will invite David Martel to a meeting to discuss several outstanding issues. One issue is the lease agreement with Sprint and the status of seeking a new lessee.

Other Business:

15. Memorial Pond

It has come to the attention of the Board that the Park and Recreation has not received a letter from the DEP indicating that they are in compliance with the consent order for the chlorination of the pool at Memorial Pond before its opening. Duane Mosier moved that the Board of Selectmen will direct the Park and Recreation Department to cease and desist all chlorination of the Memorial Pond until such time that the Board has received written documentation from the DEP indicating that their chlorination facility and operations are in compliance with the DEP consent order – ACOP-WE-01-6013. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted. Duane Mosier will notify Park and Recreation personnel in the morning 7/2.

16. Hampden Land Project

James Smith will send a letter of support to Sherri Himmelstein for the most current HLP endeavor.

17. Green Meadow School

Duane Mosier stated that after speaking with all parties involved with the project, he has been assured that all the paperwork in the application process has been received and is in place at this time.

18. Override

James Smith expressed his disappointment with the recent Springfield Union newspaper article. The article states that at an informational meeting in Wilbraham, residents were encouraged to form a Polictal Action Committee. He will follow-up with the Superintendent of Schools and other parties who attended the meeting for more feedback.

Duane Mosier moved, seconded by Mark Barba to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously (3-0). The meeting adjourned at 1:40 A.M.

Respectfully submitted:

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Karen Desmarais

Administrative Assistant