APPROVED 5/6/03
TOWN OF HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN/HEALTH
MINUTES
April 15, 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 were in attendance, Mark Barba was out of town.

Old Business:

1. Minutes from April 8, 2003 for approval

Tabled until next meeting

2. Minutes from April 8, 2003 executive session for approval

Duane Mosier moved to approve the minutes as submitted. James Smith seconded. James – yes Duane – yes.

3. Minutes from April 9, 2003 for approval

Duane Mosier moved to approve the minutes as submitted. James Smith seconded. James – yes Duane – yes.

4. Minutes from April 12, 2003 for approval

Pg 1 Section 1 add reconfirmed the voted of April 9, as amended.

Duane Mosier moved to approve the minutes as corrected. James Smith seconded. James – yes Duane – yes.

5. Bennett Road

Discussion on Bennett Road repairs. At this time the Town has acquired easements from all but one resident where the road work will take place. The Board will send a letter to the resident asking them to attend the next meeting to finalize signing of the easement in order for the highway department to move forward with the work this spring.

6. Highway bids

The one outstanding bid for bituminous concrete was accepted. The bid quote recommended was for the second to the lowest price. It was Dana Pixley’s recommendation that the bid be awarded to Berkshire Asphalt due to the location of their plant as compared to Lane Construction and the increased cost involved with travel time for the highway department. Jim Smith asked Dana to write a letter explaining the reasoning for accepting the bid. The motion to award the bituminous concrete contract will be made at the next meeting.

Duane Mosier moved to accept Dana Pixley’s recommendation to award Springfield Mack Inc. for a 2004 Mack RD690P at $64,850.00 and to Tri-County Contractor’s Supply, Inc. for truck body equipment at $21,478.53 for a total of $86,328.53. Jim Smith seconded. James – yes Duane – yes.

7. Echo Valley

Dana stated that the same situation exists in the drainage ditch as last year. The Board will invite residents of Echo Valley Drive and Dana Pixley in to a Selectmen’s to discuss the situation and discuss recommendations.

8. Personnel Policy Committee

The Board will invite the Personnel Policy Committee into an upcoming Selectmen’s meeting to discuss a plan for phasing in the new sick time and longevity policies.

9. IBPO

The Board has not received official written notification form the Union on the status of the vote. The IBPO states that the Board will receive notification by the end of the week.

10. South Road

A letter was received by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dept of Food and Agriculture stating the it was the State’s intent to purchase, rent, sell or significantly change the use of a parcel at South Road assessors map # 0013/0023/000. Duane made a motion that the Board would sign a letter of support supplied by the Department of Food and Agriculture to pursue the acquisition of the property on South Road assessors map # 0013/0023/000. Jim Smith seconded. All in favor and so voted.

11. 20 Year lease

The school department has requested the Board sign a 20 year lease for the Green Meadow School as required for bonding. A draft lease will be requested from the Superintendents office for signature and sent to the school department.

Duane Mosier moved, seconded by James Smith to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted unanimously (2-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted:

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Karen Desmarais

Administrative Assistant