BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING

February 25, 2008

A meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman William Audette at 7:00 PM, Northbridge Town Hall, 7 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA. Present: Messrs. Davis, Montecalvo, Ampagoomian and Marzec. Also Present: Theodore D. Kozak, Town Manager.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present.

Note: This meeting was not broadcast publicly due to the absence of Cable personnel to do the videotaping.

Approval of Minutes. None.

Public Hearing:

7:05 P.M./Transfer of All Alcohol General-On-Premises Liquor License from E.C.M. Corp. d/b/a Time Out Tavern [Edward C. Mitchell, Manager] to Pichel Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Hawk’s Nest Tavern [Philip R. Pichel, Sr., Manager]. A motion/Mr. Marzec, seconded/Mr. Montecalvo to open the public hearing. Vote yes/Unanimous. Selectman Montecalvo asked whether the applicant planned to make any physical changes to the premises. Mr. Pichel responded that he would be making cosmetic changes only. He further indicated that he would like to introduce food in the future. Selectman Ampagoomian asked the applicant if he had any family in Hopedale. Mr. Pichel answered no--that his family was from Milford. Mr. Ampagoomian stated that he knew some of the Pichel family. Selectman Marzec asked the applicant if he had any previous experience in the liquor business and if there were any outstanding issues with the Northbridge Board of Health. Mr. Pichel remarked that he used to work at O'Toole's Restaurant in Hopkinton and that he only had a couple of things left to do for the Board of Health. There were no other comments from those present. A motion/Mr. Montecalvo, seconded/Mr. Marzec to close the public hearing. Vote yes/Unanimous. A motion/Mr. Davis, seconded/Mr. Ampagoomian to approve the transfer of the All Alcohol General-On-Premises Liquor License from E.C.M. Corp. d/b/a Time Out Tavern [Edward C. Mitchell, Manager] to Pichel Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Hawk’s Nest Tavern [Philip R. Pichel, Sr., Manager]. Vote yes/Unanimous.

Town Manager's Performance Evaluation. Chairman Audette stated that due to the fact tonight's meeting was not being broadcast publicly, the Board will postpone this agenda item until the next Selectmen's meeting on March 10, 2008.

Cable Studio Location. A motion/Mr. Ampagoomian, seconded/Mr. Montecalvo to stay at the current Church Street location and not entertain relocation until after contract negotiations. Selectman Montecalvo asked about the cost to relocate the studio to a new location and suggested that the cost issue be investigated. Selectman Marzec stated that he looked at the proposed studio location in the High School and believed that location was ready to go now. Selectman Ampagoomian added that there was an ongoing audit at the High School and because of that the State may not allow the Town to use the High School location for a studio. Selectman Davis noted that the current Church Street cable studio was not handicapped accessible. Chairman Audette moved the question. Vote on the above motion: Selectman Ampagoomian/Yes; Selectman Davis/No; Selectman Audette/No; Selectman Marzec/No; and Selectman Montecalvo/No. There being no further comments, a motion/Mr. Davis, seconded/Mr. Montecalvo to inform Charter Communications that the Town intends to move the Cable Studio from its current location on Church Street to a location yet to be determined. Selectman Ampagoomian/No; Selectman Davis/Yes; Selectman Audette/Yes; Selectman Marzec/Yes; and Selectman Montecalvo/Yes.

Union Street Brook/Update [Present: Richard Sasseville, DPW Director]. Chairman Audette stated that due to the fact tonight's meeting was not being broadcast publicly, the Board will postpone this agenda item until the next Selectmen's meeting on March 10, 2008.

Road Repairs/Update. Chairman Audette stated that due to the fact tonight's meeting was not being broadcast publicly, the Board will postpone this agenda item until the next Selectmen's meeting on March 10, 2008.

Town Manager’s Report. 1) 4-Town Group/Update 2) Cable Negotiations/Update

3) Retirees’ Workshop

Selectmen’s Concerns. Selectman Montecalvo/1) Asked about the progress of the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program. Selectman Ampagoomian/1) Stated that the reason tonight's meeting was not videotaped was due to the absence of Charter Communication's personnel. Selectman Marzec/1) Voiced his concern with the School's budget and the hiring of additional teachers for next year. Mr. Marzec said it didn't make sense to hire teachers if the School wasn't sure that the positions would be funded for more than one year. 2) Suggested having a meeting with residents to discuss acceptable commercial uses for the Oakhurst Property. Selectman Davis/1) Asked whether the Veterans' Groups have worked out parade times for the upcoming Memorial Day parades. Chairman Audette responded that the Whitinsville Parade was currently scheduled for 9:30AM but would consider an earlier time if need be and the Rockdale Parade was currently scheduled for 10:30AM. 2) He also mentioned that he would like to see the Building, Planning & Construction Committee go out to bid on the fields.

Executive Session. A motion was made and seconded to go into Executive Session under M.G.L. Chapter 39, S. 23B#3 Negotiations--not to reconvene in open session. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Montecalvo/Yes; Mr. Davis/Yes; Mr. Marzec/Yes; Mr. Ampagoomian/Yes; and Mr. Audette/Yes.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:38 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph J. Montecalvo, Clerk

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