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APPROVED 3/18/03 |
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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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March 11, 2003 |
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Town House |
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6:30 P.M |
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625 Main Street |
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Roll Call: |
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen James D. Smith, and
Duane Mosier were in attendance. Mark Barba was out ill. |
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Old Business:
1.
Minutes from March 4, 2003 for approval
Pg 2 Section 5: add goals, because, over meeting the goals remove to
Pg 2 Section 10: add age
Pg 3 Section 11: add all large departments and most others, add will follow up with departments that have not responded.
Duane Mosier made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Jim Smith seconded, all in favor and so voted.
2. Minutes from February 25, 2003 and March 4, 2003 Executive Session
Tabled until next meeting
3. Establish permit/license fees
Discussion on increasing several fees for permits and licenses. The following fees will be increased in order to become more in line with what surrounding towns charge for permits. James Smith moved to increase the permit/license fees for Automatic Amusement Devise from $10 each per year to $25 each per year, Food Establishment/Retail Food Service from $25 per year to $50 per year, Used Car from $10 per year to $25 per year. Duane Mosier seconded. Vote – Jim yes – Duane – yes.
The establishment of permits/license was the next topic for discussion. These permits are either newly established licenses mandated by the State or they have been in existence and the Town is now prepared to institute these permits and corresponding fees. James Smith moved to establish permit/licenses under Mass General Law and/or Code of Mass Regulations and fees for Sunday Entertainment $25 per category per year, Frozen Ice Cream/Dessert Machines $10 per year, Operating a Swimming Pool $50.00 per year. Duane Mosier seconded. Vote Jim – yes, Duane – yes.
4. Follow up list
The Board reviewed the follow up list and inserted dates which projects are due. This sheet will be reviewed at each meeting for a progress report on each topic.
5. Evaluation Draft
The Board reviewed the latest draft of the evaluation form. Several additions were made. Mark Barba will be contacted for his input and any changes he may wish to add.
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. Duane Mosier seconded. Roll call vote Jim – yes, Duane – yes.
7. Bart Gilley
The Board had invited Bart Gilley to the meeting to discuss a letter that was received from Charter Communications. The School District had requested Charter Communications assist in the connection of the TWB and Green Meadows schools to a central connection point in Hampden. The request had been denied due to the high cost of new fiber. Bart stated that in the past Charter Communications had always been generous to the schools with equipment and services. Bart will further investigate the possibility of obtaining some assistance for the connection from Charter.
The Board asked Bart if there was a possibility of obtaining high school students involved in computer studies to assist Town House employees in several areas of computer repair (i.e. assisting in helping with some programs, backing up computers etc.). Bart stated that he will speak with the teachers involved with the computer classes and set up some times for the students to assist.
New Business:
8. Veteran’s Services
Jim Smith drafted a thank you letter to Arthur Booth regarding his retirement announcement. The Board will speak to Art regarding a replacement for the position of Veterans Agent.
9. Audubon Society
The Board received a letter from the Audubon Society asking for advice and assistance in better using the facility at Laughing Brook. Their recent partnership with Holyoke Community College is ending this June and they are seeking a partner in the use of the building (i.e. town services, institutional use) to share to cost of managing the facility. The Board will contact the Director for a tour of the facility within the next few weeks before commenting.
10. COA Goals and Objectives
The Board received a letter from the Chairman of the COA Board asking the Selectmen for their approval of the proposed Goals and Objectives for the Executive Director of the COA. The Board reviewed the goals and was pleased with the overall content and signed the necessary paperwork. One item that was noted however was the proposed implementation of at least 2 new programs. The Board expressed in a follow up memo to the COA Chairman that it was the Board’s assumption was that the Director was looking to maintain the varied ongoing services at the Senior Center and this was not an expansion of the core services.
11. 613 Main Street
The Board received a letter from the owner of the property at 613 Man Street. The letter stated that the owner intends to list the property for sale in the near future and has asked the Town for its right of first refusal. Duane Moser will contact the owner for more information.
Duane Mosier moved, seconded by James Smith to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously (2-0). The meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Karen Desmarais
Administrative Assistant