APPROVED 1/3/03

 

 

 

TOWN OF HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS

BOARD OF SELECTMEN/HEALTH

MINUTES

December 17, 2002

 

Town House

6:00 P.M

 

625 Main Street

Roll Call:

The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.  Board of Selectmen Duane Mosier, Mark Barba, and were in attendance.  James Smith was out of town.

 

 

Old Business:

 

1.               Minutes from December 10, 2002 for approval

Pg 1 add Mark Barba

Pg 2 Section 4 add Board denied use of Melville Room

Pg 2 Section 6 change approve to support

 

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

 

2.               Minutes from December 3, 2002 executive session for approval

Table until next meeting

 

3.               Follow up list

Tabled until next meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Business

 

4.               Snow and Ice – Highway

A letter was received from Dana Pixley regarding the Snow and Ice account and the current available balance of less than $500.00.  Mark Barba moved to allow the Highway Department to run the Snow and Ice account in the red as has been done in previous years.  Duane Mosier seconded.  All in favor and so voted.

 

5.               School Department Budget

The Board discussed the financial and budget info that was submitted by the School Department.  At this time the Board’s position remains the same as discussed at the last Selectmen’s meeting.  The Board members present will adjourn to attend the School Budget meeting to be held at Minnechaug at 7 pm.

 

6.               Susan Alston

The Board reviewed the letter received from Ms Alston.  At this time the Board will take no action as there is not a full Board present.  In the meantime David Martel and Dana Pixley will be contacted for their input.

 

Other Business

 

Mark Barba stated that there is a large pothole in the parking lot of the mini mall that may be a hazard.  Dana Pixley will apply temporary cold patch to the area.  A letter will be sent to the owners of the plaza informing them of this safety hazard and their obligation to permanently solve the situation.

 

Duane Mosier stated that a large container for the disposal of cardboard was delivered to the Transfer Station recently.  The height of the container is several feet too tall which poses a problem with residents being able to reach the open top portion of the container to dispose of the cardboard.  Duane will explore a method to rectify the situation, (i.e. ramp, steps)      

 

Mark Barba moved, seconded by Duane Mosier to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was adopted unanimously (2-0).  The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

 

 

________________________

Karen Desmarais

Administrative Assistant