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APPROVED 11/5/02 |
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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 29, 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 October 21, 2002 for approval
Pg. 2 Section 5 changes to blocked
Pg 2 Section 3 add vote
Duane Mosier made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Mark Barba seconded, all in favor and so voted.
2. Minutes
Minutes from October 22, 23, 24, 2002 and October 24, 2002 executive session will be reviewed on 11/5/02.
3. Letter to Brian Lees
The Board reviewed a draft letter submitted for reviewed by Duane Mosier. Some additions were made to the draft. The letter will be sent to the Reminder and Hampden Wilbraham Times thanking Brian Lees for his assistance with the School Building Project.
Appointments:
4. Verizon Pole Petition
Present: Mike Long Verizon
After discussion by the Board, Duane Mosier moved to approve the request to place one jointly owned pole on the easterly side of Carmody Road at a point approx. 479 N of the centerline of Mill Road. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted.
Duane Mosier moved to approve the request to place one jointly owned pole on the northerly side of Bennett Road at a point approximately 915 west of the Hampden Monson town line. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted.
5. Mark Parry
A hearing was requested by Mark Parry regarding an Order of Conditions that was sent to him by the Health Director, Glenn Riddle. Mr. Riddle followed up on a complaint by Mr. Parrys tenant and subsequently performed an inspection of the premises. The tenant had complained of several unsafe conditions: No heat, or hot water, no working stove, unsafe second means of egress, missing and damaged bathroom tiles. Mr. Parry stated that several of the items mentioned were either repaired or a non-issue he has requested that Mr. Riddle contact him within the week to re-inspect the premises.
New Business:
6. Letter from DEP
James Smith will draft a letter in response to the correspondence from Dan Hall of the DEP.
7. PVTA Letter
Discussion by the Board concerning an increased charge for the PVTA services and if the issue needs to be addressed at the Annual Town Meeting for additional monies. It was determined that the funding for the PVTA is paid from the cherry sheets and not part of the town budget.
8. Vacation request
A letter was received from Dana Pixley requesting the Board grant permission to Patrick Markham to take a 3-week vacation. Duane Moser moved to accept the request of Patrick Markham for 3 weeks vacation beginning December 2, 2002 and ending December 20, 2002. Mark Barba seconded. All in favor and so voted.
9. Police Chief
James Smith opened discussion to establish the best means of making a determination to vote upon a new Police Chief. It was decided that each Board member announce which candidate they felt was their first choice and the reasons for that choice. After much discussion with Mark Barba and James Smith preferring Douglas Mellis and Duane Mosier preferring Christopher Pronovost, Mark Barba moved to offer Douglas Mellis the position of Police Chief contingent upon a successful physical examination and contract negotiation between the candidate and the Board. James Smith seconded. Vote Mark Barba yes, James Smith yes, Duane Mosier opposed.
10. Employee Handbook
The Board received an updated employee handbook from the Personnel Policy Committee. A copy had been sent to David Martel for his input. The Board will act upon any recommended changes or additions at a later date.
Duane Mosier moved, seconded by Mark Barba to continue the meeting until Thursday evening 10/31 at 7:00 PM. The motion was adopted unanimously (3-0).
Respectfully submitted:
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Karen Desmarais
Administrative Assistant