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APPROVED 10/8/2002 |
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TOWN OF HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS |
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN/HEALTH |
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MINUTES |
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October 1, 2002 |
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Town House |
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7:00 P.M |
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625 Main Street |
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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. |
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Old Business:
1.
Minutes from September 24, 2002 for approval
Pg 1. Section 2 delete “to”
Pg 2 Section 3 spelling correction
Duane Mosier made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Mark Barba seconded, all in favor and so voted.
2. Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
The Board discussed warrant articles for the Special Town Meeting 10/21. Several changes and additions were made. The Board also determined which Board member would present each article.
3. EO-418
The Board reviewed the EO-418 form. Duane Mosier made a motion that the Town of Hampden participate in the sub regional housing certification for FY 03. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted.
4. Police Search Committee
The Police Search Committee met with the Board to present the committee’s selection of 3 finalists for Police Chief. The Selectmen first thanked the committee for the time and effort they put forth in selecting the candidates. Mike Crowley stated that the committee received 32 applications and through a screening process narrowed the number to 10 candidates. One of the 10 candidates wished not to pursue and the remaining 9 were asked to interview for the position. The field was then narrowed to 6 and a second round of interviews along with written and oral presentations were held. The Committee members also made site visits. Mike stated that the committee then decided upon 3 candidates they consider having superior qualifications and presented them to the Board. The finalists are: Douglas Mellis, Sgt Longmeadow Police Department. Christopher Pronovost, Sgt. Amherst Police Department. Michael Sullivan, Sgt. Amherst Police Department.
The Board asked the committee members to assist in developing questions for the final interview process. In addition, the Board will ask Richard Giomebetti, who has offered his firm’s services in the behavioral and psychological testing areas, to meet with the Board and discuss this area of testing.
5. Larry Moriarty
The Board met with Mr. Moriarty to discuss the schedule sheet that was developed a few months ago. The Board asked Mr. Moriarty for feedback on the sheet and if he had any changes. He stated that the sheet was working fine and at this time he has no changes. He will meet with the Board in 3 months for any follow-up questions.
New Business:
6. Moving Town Grader
The Board discussed the letter from Chief Adams, which reviews 3 procedures for moving the town grader. The Board will direct Dana Pixley to choose whichever method he feels is most appropriate to move the grader. A letter from the Board to Dana stating that fact will be sent.
7. HWRSD-new budget
Clarification regarding the different numbers will be brought to the next meeting. In addition, the Board asked if teacher deferral is part of the new numbers.
8. Gift from the Garden Club
The Board acknowledged the gift to the Hampden Land Project towards the purchase of Minnechaug Mountain. The Board thanked Connie Witt for her club’s generous gift.
9. Highway Chapter 90 Contract signatures
The Board signed the contract for the Highway Chapter 90 funds.
10. DET letter
A letter will be sent to the DET for a better explanation of the benefit charges.
11. Bay State Gas Permit
Duane Mosier moved to acknowledge receipt of a permit to an emergency repair on 20 Mill Road. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted.
The Board discussed several outstanding policies in the employee policy and guidelines manual.
At 10:30PM the Board voted to recess until October 2, 2002
October 2, 2002 Town House
8:30PM 625 Main Street
12. Special Town Meeting
The Board reviewed the warrant articles. Duane Mosier moved to approve the 16 warrant articles dated 10/2/02 for the Special Town Meeting for October 21, 2002 subject to wording approval and/or technical revisions by Town Counsel, Bond Counsel, or the Moderator. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted.
Duane Mosier moved to direct the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to issue the Town’s 30 day notice of contract termination on compliance with Section 4 Item D of the Chief’s current contract with the understanding that the actual last day of service will be coordinated with the transition of the new chief. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted.
Duane Mosier moved, seconded by Mark Barba to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously (3-0). The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Karen Desmarais
Administrative Assistant