Board of Selectmen

 August 11, 2008

 

 

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

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those present.

 

Presentation of the Grand Army of the Republic picture to the Board of Selectmen [Present: Ken Trajanowski, Dir. of Veterans Services; Spaulding Aldrich and Representatives from the Civil War Organization].  Mr. Aldrich presented the Town of Northbridge with a framed document that lists the names of the members of the Grand Army of the Republic, which dates back to 1872.  He pointed out that the document contains the name of David Patrick Casey, winner of the Congregational Medal of Honor in the Civil War and that his great granddaughter is Mary Frances Powers, Chairman of the Finance Committee.  Ms. Powers then mentioned that her family is very proud and fortunate to have acquired this medal.  Commander Miller read aloud a brief synopsis about the Jesse L. Reno Post 60 and how it was named after General Jesse Lee Reno who was killed at South Mountain, site of a civil war battle.  Mr. Miller thanked everyone who represented this memorial document.

 

Approval of Minutes. 

June 23, 2008

A motion/Mr. Ampagoomian, seconded/Mr. Nolan to approve the June 23, 2008 minutes as presented with the readings omitted.  Vote yes/Messrs. Melia, Nolan, Ampagoomian and Montecalvo.  Abstain/Mr. Marzec.

 

July 14, 2008

Selectman Ampagoomian requested the July 14, 2008 minutes be amended as follows:  under Selectmen’s Concerns, Item #10, strike the word “former” Town Clerk and insert “Assistant” Town Clerk before Ruth Avedisian's name.  A motion/Mr. Nolan, seconded/Mr. Melia to approve the July 14, 2008 minutes as amended.  Vote yes/Unanimous.

 

Appointments/By the Board of Selectmen. 1) Central Mass. Regional Planning Commission:

a) Second Delegate.  A motion/Mr. Ampagoomian, seconded/Mr. Nolan to nominate Selectman Marzec as the Second Delegate.  Vote yes/Unanimous.  b) Alternate.    A motion/Mr. Ampagoomian, seconded /Mr. Melia to nominate Selectman Nolan as the Alternate.  Vote yes/Unanimous.  The information will be forwarded to the CMRPC.   2) Election Workers (Democrat, Republican, and Unenrolled/Vote to appoint.  A motion/Mr. Ampagoomian, seconded/Mr. Marzec to appoint the Democrat, Republican and Unenrolled Election Officers as listed in the Selectmen’s agenda packets. Vote yes/Unanimous

 

Citizens’ Comments/Input.  None.

 

Warrant posting locations/Vote to approve change in posting location from North Main Variety to 1Quikstop.  A motion/Mr. Marzec, seconded/Mr. Ampagoomian to approve change in posting location from North Main Variety to 1 Quikstop.  Vote yes/Unanimous.

 

Presidential Election Warrant/Vote to sign.  A motion/Mr. Marzec, seconded/Mr. Ampagoomian to sign the Presidential Election warrant.  Vote yes/Unanimous.

 

St. Camillus Health Center/Request a one-day Beer and Wine License for a fundraising event to be held Friday, September 12, 2008 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.  Present:  Mr. William Graves, President.  A motion/Mr. Melia, seconded/Mr. Nolan to approve a one-day beer and wine license as requested above. Vote yes/Unanimous.

 

Northbridge Fire Department/Request permission to conduct a “Fill the Boot” drive for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 9 AM to 12 PM, at Memorial Square. Present:  David Holmes.  A motion/Mr. Ampagoomian, seconded/Mr. Marzec to approve the above request subject to the Town’s Boot Drive policy.  Vote yes/Unanimous.

 

St. Patrick’s Lease.  Deferred to a future meeting.

 

Community Development Block Grant/Request for waiver of lien.  Town Manager Kozak mentioned that this topic was brought up at a prior Board of Selectmen's meeting.  He suggested that the Board of Selectmen come up with a policy so that they can be consistent if other homeowners come forward with similar requests.  The Board agreed to look at each case individually.  Mr. Kozak indicated that he will provide the Board with the individual’s financial information for them to review. 

 

Cable Access Policy/Community Standards Review Committee.  Chairman Montecalvo asked the Board to move forward and appoint an individual to the committee at the next Selectmen’s meeting.  Selectman Marzec suggested advertising the position on Cable.  

 

Town Manager’s Report.  1) Land for Sale [Main Street] – received a phone call regarding property for sale on Main Street.  The individual suggested that the land be used for a new Fire Station. Town Manager Kozak provided the Building, Planning and Construction Committee with the information so that they can review and see if it is of any use to the Town.  2) Grand Opening – Regional Recycling Center, Sunday, September 21st at 11 AM.  Senator Moore will be attending and all residents are welcomed.  3) M.O.R.E. Update – mentioned that the annual meeting of the MORE Board of Directors will be held Thursday, September 11 at 6 PM in the conference room at CMRPC’s office in Union Station, Worcester.  All board members and committees are welcomed to attend the 7 PM meeting.

4) Personnel Board Meeting – met with the Personnel Board and was informed that they are nearing completion of their review of the Personnel Policy Manual.  They plan to finish by September and will hold a Public Hearing prior to meeting and discussing with the Board of Selectmen.  5) Community Development Block Grant – the Town of Northbridge did not receive funding for the Village Infrastructure Improvement Grant.  Town Manager Kozak mentioned that he met with Wayne Darragh [Community Opportunities Group] who mentioned that the Town received fewer points this year than last year’s application, which he could not explain why.  Mr. Darragh is investigating with the State to see what their reasoning was for rating the Town of Northbridge so low and will discuss his findings in the near future with the Board of Selectmen. 6) Pellet Company – Town Manager Kozak looked into why the Pellet Company did not look into opening a shop in Northbridge and learned they were looking for a 10-acre site.  7) Announced that Town Accountant Neil Vaidya is the proud father of twin boys.  His wife gave birth on Saturday, August 9th.  Chairman Montecalvo suggested sending a letter of congratulations to the Vaidya family on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.

 

Selectmen’s Concerns.  Selectman Nolan 1) Update on Linwood Mail Delivery – no decision has been made to date.  2) Status of Aldrich School Renovation – Town Manager Kozak mentioned that he had a company go to the Aldrich School and test for lead paint, which came back positive.  A company also came in to give the Town a price to remove the lead paint but he has not received it as of yet. 3) DPW Facility – The BPCC is currently reviewing the various proposals. 4) High School Fields – Town Manager Kozak mentioned the bid has been awarded to Mountain View Landscape and Lawncare, Inc. for the work.  Selectman Ampagoomian 1) Status of water main break in Rockdale [Lindblad Chassis].

2) American Legion had their annual car show.  Charlie Lachapelle and Jerry Bagdasarian were presented with Ross Rajotte Community Service Awards.  3) On September 13th there will be a bike rally through the valley, which starts and ends at the American Legion.  All proceeds will go into a fund to help motorcycle accident victims pay their medical expenses.  4) On August 23rd, a concert will be held at the American Legion [Jeff Mason- local band] from 2 PM to 10 PM.  5) Funding source for an elevator in the Aldrich School.  6) Legion Field Fence – when will it be repaired.  Selectman Marzec 1) expressed his condolences to the family of Mr. Ken Gauthier who passed away suddenly.  2) heating cost concerns. 3) Fields – spoke to George Murray regarding a grant for lights at the fields.  Selectman Melia 1) letter of appreciation to Jerry Bagdasarian. 2) Veterans groups – regarding the details for next year's Memorial Day Parade. 3) Water/Sewer charges. 4) Cable Studio – visited the proposed cable studio at the High School.

 

Correspondence. NSTAR Gas Company – Public Hearing scheduled Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at

 2 P.M.

 

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

 

Meeting Adjourned:  7:58 P.M.

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                            Daniel Nolan, Clerk

 

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