APPROVED 3/11/03

 

 

 

TOWN OF HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS

BOARD OF SELECTMEN/HEALTH

MINUTES

March 4, 2003

 

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 February 25, 2003 for approval

Pg 1 Section 2: add at Academy Hall

Pg 1 Section executive session: add for the purpose of discussing impact bargaining with the Police Union

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

 

2.               Building Policies

The Board will meet with the Fire Department members at their regular meeting to discuss building policies.  The Board is in the process of writing building usage policies for all town buildings.

 

3.               Echo Valley

The Board asked for an update on the status of Echo Valley road and the issue with debris in the drainage ditch behind the properties. Dana Pixley had stated previously that he would check the area in the spring to see what the status was.  Follow up on this issue and feedback to the property owners will be forthcoming. 

 

4.               Emergency Management

Mark Barba spoke with Brian Fitzgerald regarding the EMC, at this time Brian informed Mark that he will be withdrawing from the position as the time commitment is more that he is able to handle at this time.  The Board spoke to Chief Mellis regarding a replacement.  The Chief will report back to the Board regarding a replacement member. of the SATURN Team.

 

Appointments

 

5.               Melissa Reeves

Melissa Reeves reviewed the Housing Plan EO 418 and the Certification Plan with the Board.  Duane Mosier moved to approve the amended Housing Plan Goals for the Eastern Sub region that was part of the suborder.  Mark Barba seconded.  Vote – Duane – yes Mark – yes Jim – no (opposed to the vote because the town has no control over meeting the goals.  The Board signed the Housing Plan.

The application for certification Plan was also signed by the Board.

 

6.               Police Department

James Smith moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Police Contracts with the IBPO and it’s representatives with a return to open session.  Mark Barba seconded.  Roll call vote Mark – yes, Jim –yes, Duane – yes.

 

Other Business:

 

7.               Performance Evaluations

Review of draft of Performance Evaluation for Selectmen’s Office.

 

8.               Warrant Articles

Draft of Warrant articles distributed for review by the Board.

   

9.               Permit/License Fees

Establishing permit/license fees tabled until next meeting

 

10.            COA Board member

Duane Mosier moved to appoint Pamela Courtney as the under age 60 member of the Board of Director for the Council on Aging.  Mark Barba seconded.  All in favor and so voted. 

 

 

 

 

11.            FY03 Budget Reductions

Reviewed the FY03 budget reductions submitted by each department and elected officials.  A letter of thanks will be sent to all departments. Due to the fact that all large budget departments and most others had committed to a 1% reduction for FY 03 the Special Town Meeting scheduled for 3/24 has been cancelled.  Karen will follow-up with departments that had not responded.  Duane Mosier moved to cancel the Special Town Meeting scheduled for 3/24/03 contingent upon legal approval.  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:

 

 

 

________________________

Karen Desmarais

Administrative Assistant