Board of Selectmen, March 2, 2015
HOLDEN BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 2, 2015
6:30PM Memorial Hall
Present: Chairman Anthony Renzoni, Jeremy Kurtz, Robert Lavigne, Mark Ferguson, (6:31) Kenneth O’Brien (6:31)
Others Present: Jacquelyn Kelly, Town Manager
Stephen Madaus, Town Counsel
Elizabeth Fotos, Recording Secretary
Chairman Renzoni opened the meeting at 6:30PM. The Board stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sel. Ferguson and Sel. O’Brien entered the meeting at 6:31.
- Appointments, Licenses, Permits
Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED AS PER G.L. 268A, SECTION 19, THAT THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HAS REVIEWED THE PARTICULAR MATTER AND THE FINANCIAL INTEREST IDENTIFIED IN THE ATTACHED FORMS AND THE FINANCIAL INTEREST IDENTIFIED BY A MUNCIPAL EMPLOYEE. THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HAS DETERMINDED THAT THE FINANCIAL INTEREST IS NOT SO SUBSTANTIAL AS TO BE DEEMED LIKELY TO AFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE SERVICES WHICH THE MUNICIPALITY MAY EXPECT FROM THE EMPLOYEE: JAMES C. DUNN.
Chairman Renzoni told Mr. Dunn that the signed documentation could be obtained at the Town Managers office if it was needed.
Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE RYAN MOURADIAN ON BEHALF OF HOLDEN ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS FOR A PARADE PERMIT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2015.
Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Kurtz it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE CYNTHIA SENSES ON BEHALF OF DAWSON ELEMENTARY PTA FOR A PARADE PERMIT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015.
- Request to use Hancock Common – Girls Scouts
Ms. Kelly and the Board of Selectmen received a letter from Girl Scout Troop 30673 asking for permission to hold a town-wide yard sale on Saturday June 20, 2015, in order to raise money for their troop. The Troop is requesting permission to place tables on the front lawn of Town Hall, Hancock Common.
Sel. O’Brien stated he supported the event and felt that it built a strong sense of community.
Motion by Sel. O’Brien, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was UNANIMOSLY VOTED TO ALLOW GIRL SCOUT TROOP 30673 TO PLACE TABLES ON THE FRONT LAWN OF TOWN HALL ON SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2015.
- Town Manager Update
- Snow/Ice Account: The Town Manager attached the most recent snow/ice removal account balance. This was at the end of the last payroll period, February 14, 2015. The Finance Committee voted to permit deficit spending in the account at their meeting on February 18, 2015.
- Year-to-Date Revenue/Expense Reports: The Town Manager enclosed the Revenue and Expenditure reports for the period ending December 2014 and January 2015 prepared by Lori Rose.
- Conflict of Interest Training: All municipal boards and employees are required by law to complete the online Conflict of Interest Training every other year. You received a memorandum from the Town Clerk last month providing information and instructions. Receipts verifying your completion of the training are due at the Town Clerk’s Office by April 6, 2015.
- Stormwater Regulations Comments: The Town Manager enclosed a copy of the letter from the Board to the EPA with comments relative to the proposed stormwater regulations.
Chairman Renzoni asked Ms. Kelly if there was an expectation that the Town would be receiving any reimbursement from FEMA for the snow removal to date.
Ms. Kelly replied that storm Juno would be subject to MEMA and that the Town had applied for $70,000 for that storm. She stated that the Town had also received information from FEMA that they would consider reimbursement for all the storm events in the month of February. Ms. Kelly stated that the Town was calculating those costs and would be applying for that as well.
Sel. Ferguson extended his compliments to the administration and to DPW for an outstanding job this winter with the snow and ice removal. He stated that he had received numerous compliments and that it is very noticeable when you reach town lines the difference between Holden and other towns.
Chairman Renzoni asked Ms. Kelly without exception to please extend the praise to the DPW direction.
Chairman Renzoni asked the status of the fleet.
Ms. Kelly replied that it was currently holding up with a few mechanical issues.
Sel. O’Brien echoed Sel. Ferguson’s compliments on the snow removal.
- Dog Kennel License Public Hearing- Christopher Shustak, 469 Bailey Road
Sel. Lavigne read the public notice into record.
Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE DOG KENNEL LICENSE OF CHRISTOPHER SHUSTAK, 469 BAILEY ROAD.
Mr. Madaus stated that the situation was a little unusual for the Board as they would be sitting as both the licensing authority and the special permit granting authority. He stated kennel licenses are available by statue and the Town has a local zoning bylaw that requires special permit for that use. Mr. Madaus stated for a five member board, the requirement for special permit is four favorable votes; he recommended addressing the special permit hearing first.
Mr. Shustak, 469 Bailey Road addressed the Board of Selectmen. He stated that he did volunteer work for an organization called Northeast PYR Rescue and through that work he takes Great Pyrenees dogs that are in bad situations and places them in foster care, does behavior training, works with vets, and finds homes for these animals. He stated through this work he also did something called underground rescue which allows him to assist in the transport of these animals.
Mr. Shustak stated that in 2014 he had two dogs on his premises. In July, he received a phone call from the organization that a dog needed a home immediately. He stated this particular case had issues based on the age of the dog and the fact that the dog was sick. He stated that he received the newsletter that stated this information and agreed to take the dog in. Upon arriving at the location to pick up the dog, he learned that there were in fact two dogs, not one which would bring his dog count up to four.
Mr. Shustak stated that one of his neighbors discovered the four dogs on the premises and called animal control. He stated that at that time he transferred ownership of one of his dogs to a family member to ensure that he was not breaking any laws. Mr. Shustak stated that the animal control officer did an inspection of the property and told him that he could apply for a kennel license for up to ten dogs and that is what he is currently trying to accomplish.
Chairman Renzoni recapped the situation and told Mr. Shustak that he could have a few more minutes to speak but that the Board wanted to hear from his neighbors as well.
Mr. Shustak stated that he had an acre of land and that he did not intend of having an outside kennel or fenced run. He stated that the dogs would live inside the house and if they were outside it would be under his supervision. He stated that if they left the property they would be leashed and that he did not plan of boarding or breeding the animals.
Mr. Shustak stated that he does have other livestock and that he passes barn inspection yearly. He stated that he has been a dog owner since 2000 and the only complaint he has ever received was the one that bought upon this situation in 2014. He stated that he worked as a consultant and if he was not home he had a pet sitter that was able to take care of the dogs. Mr. Shustak stated that this kennel license would allow him to continue his volunteer work.
Chairman Renzoni opened the floor for public comment.
Brenda Prachniak, 462 Bailey Road, addressed the Board. She stated that Mr. Shustak has owned much livestock and only has one acre of property to house them all. She stated that it was too many animals for such a small parcel. Ms. Prachniak stated that she had reviewed Mr. Shustaks application and has concerns to many of his answers. She stated that his answer to question #8 regarding water was no. Ms Prachniak stated that his property was next to the Worcester watershed and his land is just uphill and runoff is an issue. Ms. Prachniak stated that for question #10, he stated he will dispose of dog waste in the trash. She stated that Mr. Shustak opted to not use the Towns trash and what happens if the vendor that he uses does not pick up his trash.
Ms. Prachniak stated that Mr. Shustak mentioned his volunteer work with Northeast PYR Rescue. She stated that she visited the website and that they warn potential dog owners that the dogs are barkers. She also stated that the dogs tend to roam and are best kept inside of solid fencing. Ms. Prachniak stated that these dogs don’t accept electric fencing and would need to be walked. She told the Board of her concern with the walking of 10 large dogs on the narrow street. She stated that ten dogs were just too many.
Ms. Prachniak stated that at some point Mr. Shustak needs to realize that his property has met its capacity. She stated that neighbors are unable to open windows because of the stench and there is no more space for the number of dogs Mr. Shustak is requesting.
Mr. Jim Lyons, 455 Bailey Road addressed the Board. He stated that he does not support this license. He stated that he appreciates Mr. Shustak’s right to keep the animals but for the size of the property it is just too many animals. Mr. Lyons stated that his business is to design manure management plans. He stated that Mr. Shustak does not have a manure management plan. He stated that it washes down the driveway and out into the wetlands where it goes into the ground water, and the neighborhood is well water. He stated in addition to this, odor has been an issue.
Mr. Lyons stated that Mr. Shustaks property is surrounded by single strand fence and that will not keep dogs in. He stated that there is not adequate property to house the ten additional dogs and it would be a detriment to himself and his neighbors.
Ms. Diane Lyons, 455 Bailey Road addressed the Board. She stated that Mr. Belanger, 481 Bailey Road could not be present but had written a letter. She asked the Board if they had seen it.
Chairman Renzoni confirmed that the Board had received the letter from Mr. Belanger which stated that he did not support the 10 additional dogs.
Ms. Lyons stated that she did not support the kennel license.
Mr. Shustak spoke to the Board again regarding some of the information his neighbors had provided for the Board. He stated the number of animals he has on the property had been misrepresented as he had lost animals to death and they had not been replaced. He stated that he has passed barn inspections and that he does have a manure management system in place that removes manure twice a year. Mr. Shustak stated that the fencing on the property is for livestock and is double strand not single strand; however that point is moot as the dogs would not be allowed to roam the land. He stated that the dogs would be part of the family and would live inside the home.
Mr. Shustak stated that he wanted to keep four dogs on the property and that he did not plan on having ten dogs at one time. He stated he had requested the kennel license for up to ten dogs to allow him the freedom to assist in his volunteer work.
Mr. Shustak stated that he had numerous letters from neighbors and from individuals in the animal community who support his kennel application. He stated if members of the professional animal community did not believe that he was an appropriate owner, they would not have written the letters to support him.
Chairman Renzoni asked Mr. Shustak for the record to indicate how many animals he had on his property.
Mr. Shustak replied: 4- Horses, 1- pig, 7 -Chickens, 1- Rooster, 5- Cats, 3-Cows, and 3-Dogs.
Chairman Renzoni opened the floor up for questions from the Board.
Sel. Lavigne stated that when this issue initially came to his attention it was for four dogs, however the application now requested up to 10. Sel. Lavigne stated this was a very different request.
Mr. Shustak replied that he did not intend to have 10 dogs permanently however he had in the past had situations with people staying with him that also had dogs. He stated that in order to be covered for the additional dogs on his property, he wanted to have the flexibility that the 10 dog application allotted.
Sel. O’Brien asked Mr. Madaus if the Board was able to offer a conditional approval.
Mr. Madaus stated that they were.
Sel. O’Brien stated that the original application was for 4 dogs. He stated that he could understand the neighbors concerns and the size of the property was concerning. Sel. O’Brien stated that he was unwilling to support more than 4 dogs given the concerns laid out. Sel. O’Brien asked Mr. Shustak if the dogs were all the same type of dog.
Mr. Shustak replied three are Great Pyrenees and one is different.
Mr. Shustak stated that he has trash pick up every two weeks.
Sel. Lavigne asked to hear from the abutters about the 4 dogs as opposed to 10.
Sel. Ferguson asked if Mr. Shustak would be willing to part with any of the existing animals on his property in order to help appease the neighbors.
Mr. Shustak replied that he was not comfortable giving animals away but that he does not replace animals that pass away. He stated that he was downsizing as he went and that he would be amendable to limiting the license to 4 dogs.
Sel. Ferguson asked again if there was anything that could be done in the spirit of compromise and asked if the Board could approve the license for four dogs on the condition that Mr. Shustak does not add to the total number of animals on the property.
Chairman Renzoni asked if any other citizens wished to speak.
Mr. Keith Prachniak, 462 Bailey Road addressed the Board. He stated that he used to be involved with the manure management but he is no longer a helping neighbor. He stated that he is out in the evening doing barn chores and that Mr. Shustaks dogs are out and barking as well. Mr. Prachniak stated that it was just too many animals. He asked where the animals were going when they passed. Mr. Prachniak stated that it was his drinking water and quality of life too.
Sel. Ferguson asked for a commitment by Mr. Shustak that he would not be adding to the total number of animals on his property. Mr. Shustak stated he would not be adding any more animals.
Motion by Sel. Kurtz, seconded by Sel. Lavigne, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Sel. O’Brien asked Mr. Michael Sendrowski, Animal Control Officer his opinion as to whether animals were being cared for.
Mr. Sendrowski stated that he walked the property and while he has a lot on his plate in the 1 acre of land, it is well maintained. He stated that he had spoken with Mike Provoic, an animal inspector and that Mr. Shustak passed the barn inspections as well although the set up he has is unorthodox.
Mr. Sendrowski stated that in addition to outside, he went inside the house because that is where Mr. Shustak stated the dogs would be living. He stated there was about a 16x10 FT space that has plenty of room for the dogs in addition to the ability to roam within the house. Mr. Sendrowski stated that to keep the dogs inside the home should not be an issue.
Sel. O’Brien asked if Mr. Sendrowski could comment on the contamination of the drinking water.
Mr. Sendrowski stated he could not comment on that.
Sel. Lavigne asked Mr. Madaus if the Board passed the license for four dogs and the conditions of the license were not met, could the Board pull the permit back.
Mr. Madaus replied that yes; the special permit would be subject to the animal population and while the Board cold not regulate agricultural animals, a condition of the license could be subject to animal population on site.
Motion by Sel. O’Brien, seconded by Sel. Lavigne, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL PERMIT FOR CHRISTOPER SHUSTAK TO OPERATE A NON-COMMERCIAL DOG KENNEL FOR NO MORE THAN FOUR DOGS PROVIDED THERE IS NO INCREASE IN THE GENERAL ANIMAL POPULATION AND THAT THE HOME IS REVISITED IN SIX MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO INCREASE IN THE ANIMAL POPULATION (Ferguson: yes; Lavigne: yes; Kurtz: yes; Renzoni: yes; O’Brien: yes).
Ms. Kelly confirmed the animal population: 3- Cows, 7- Chickens, 1-Rooster, 1-Pig, and 4- Horses).
- Citizen’s Address
Mr. Marshall Horowitz, 57 Lexington Circle addressed the Board. He began by stating he agreed with Sel. Ferguson and he praised the DPW on their work with the snow removal.
Chairman Renzoni gaveled Mr. Horowitz and reminded him to not address any Selectboard member by name.
Sel. O’Brien left the meeting at 7:44PM.
Mr. Horowitz stated that at the last meeting he implored the Board of Selectmen to work with civility. He stated that all citizens should be welcome at the podium and met with respect by the Board.
Sel. O’Brien returned to the meeting at 7:45PM.
Mr. Horowitz continued stating that he wanted to assure the Board that his address was not sponsored or endorsed by anyone but himself. He stated that he was not a mercenary and that it was disrespectful to have his comments dismissed. He concluded by stating that he does not want other citizens that wish to speak at the podium to be intimidated to speak.
Chairman Renzoni asked if there we any other members of the public that wished to speak. No citizens stepped forward; Chairman Renzoni closed citizens’ address.
6. Public Hearing: Asti Enterprises DBA Harvest Grille Restaurant All Alcohol Beverages License
Chairman Renzoni read the public notice into record.
Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. O’Brien, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ASTI ENTERPRISES D/B/A HARVEST GRILLE.
Susan Harrigin was present on behalf of Harvest Grille. She stated that they required more space and they were looking forward to moving Harvest Grille from Sterling into Jefferson.
Chairman Renzoni opened the floor up to the public. No members of the public wished to speak. Chairman Renzoni opened the floor up to the Selectmen.
Sel. O’Brien thanked Ms. Harrigin for investing in the Town and re-establishing a restaurant at the location.
Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE A RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE TO BE ISSUED TO ASTI ENTERPRISES, D/B/A THE HARVEST GRILLE, SUSAN HARRIGIN, COPORTATE SECREATARY AND MANAGER OF RECORD FOR PREMISES LOCATED AT 1 PRINCETON STREET, JEFFERSON, MA 01522 PURSUANT TO THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN DATED JANUARY 26, 2015, AND TO THE DULY SIGNED AGREEMENT FOR EXTENSION OF DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2015.
Chairman Renzoni thanked Ms. Harrigin for investing in the community.
- Selectmen Subcommittees
Sel. O’Brien stated that he had not been present at the Municipal Light and Power Committee; however he had reviewed literature on the photovoltaic projects and felt as though Holden had some attractive programs for its residents to take advantage of.
Chairman Renzoni stated that he had attended the Ag Com meeting and there was a discussion about the former Rec Department and the reuse of the land. He stated that Ag Com was going to review and make recommendations and the Board of Selectmen would hear from them in the future.
Sel. Kurtz: no updates for EDC or Memorial Day Parade
Sel. Lavigne: no updates
- Selectmen Minutes
The Board had a question on the meeting minutes; they will review at the next meeting.
- Follow Up on Citizens’ Address
Chairman Renzoni apologized to Mr. Horowitz for any perceived verbal assaults and stated that it does not reflect the Board of Selectmen’s opinion.
- Selectmen Two- Minute Speeches
Sel. O’Brien stated the Democratic Town Committee awarded the Good Neighbor citizens. The one that stood out to him was the one who raised a significant amount of money for the Wachusett Food Pantry. In addition, Woodmeister Master Builders is the corporation that is being recognized and Roberta Bodwell would also be recognized on March 26, 2015 at 7PM.
Sel. O’Brien also recognized Jim Oberg, a Holden DPW worker who had recently passed away. Sel. O’Brien stated that he was a great man and great town employee and the Town was lucky to have him. He stated that it was a big loss for both the firefighters and DPW.
Sel. Kurtz spoke about the new urgent care business that would have its opening ceremony March 20, 2015. He stated that many businesses were coming into town and that it was a great thing. He also reminded citizens that election papers were available and anyone interested could reach out to him as he was happy to speak to them directly.
Sel. Lavigne congratulated Ms. Kelly on the resource profile and 10% cut. He complimented her and her staff for working on this and seeing it through. Sel. Lavigne stated that although the resource profile was very successful he was disappointed to hear that the Finance Committee would not allow the meeting to be televised. He stated that it was great news for the Town and to not allow the media to televise it was upsetting. Sel. Lavigne stated that he would like to see more transparency moving forward.
Sel. Ferguson used his two minutes to highlight UAW reduction, fair sewer transportation rates moving through litigation, lower competitive taxes, new businesses emerging on Main Street, and OPEB being addressed and worked on. He stated that his concern now was OPEB for the Wachusett Regional School District. Sel. Ferguson stated that new staff was being added in addition to other things; however they did not appear to be getting a hold of OPEB. He asked if the Selectboard could craft a letter to see what the Town’s exposure would be and what the School District’s plan was regarding this matter.
Chairman Renzoni called time on Selectmen Ferguson. Chairman Renzoni offered Sel. Ferguson his time.
Sel. Ferguson declined the additional time.
Chairman Renzoni echoed Sel. Lavigne’s praise of Ms. Kelly regarding the resource profile. He stated that the decrease would be $26 in the tax bill for FY 16 so he congratulated Ms. Kelly and her staff on this accomplishment. He stated that this was just one of the reasons that he pushed to keep Ms. Kelly in her role as the Town Manager and that he felt the Town was lucky to have her.
Ms. Kelly stated that Fin Com was having their meetings on the budget and that they would be meeting with the school district this coming Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She stated that they would review the WRSD budget including OPEB and she encouraged the Selectmen to attend.
Sel. Lavigne asked Ms. Kelly if she had sent the calendar. Ms. Kelly confirmed she did and stated she would get Sel. Lavigne a hard copy as well.
- Future Agenda Items
Chairman Renzoni outlined how the new agenda item would work. He stated that a selectman could state an item and with a show of hands (majority) the Board would determine if the item would be placed for future agenda.
Sel. Ferguson stated that this new agenda item was too little too late. He stated that he had previously brought 22 agenda items forward in a timely manner that he wanted to discuss and had only received 2 responses back. He stated at this point he was inclined to let the political calendar work itself out.
Sel. Ferguson stated that he was at a loss as to why the dialogue that had worked previously needed to be changed as it had worked in the past.
Sel. Kurtz called a point of order and stated that the item they were discussing was future agenda items.
Chairman Renzoni stated that the reason the free flow was changed was because agenda items were being hijacked in order to add additional agenda items onto the calendar without proper notice.
Sel. Ferguson suggested adding an agenda item to have Holden Public Safety come forward on a quarterly basis similar to HMLD or DPW.
Chairman Renzoni warned Sel. Ferguson to save the comments for debate.
Sel. Ferguson stated to have Holden Police and Public Safety come forward with statistics, good news, concerns, strategies, things that members of the community should know and things of that nature. He stated that when citizens asked him as a Selectboard member a question, he should have more detailed information and know more information than he currently knows.
Chairman Renzoni reminded Sel. Ferguson to offer an item only. He stated that what Sel. Ferguson was doing was discussing the item now which was not the intention of the agenda item.
Sel. Ferguson suggested having these updates quarterly to promote the police community.
Sel. O’Brien stated that he would support this discussion. Sel. Lavigne stated that he would support having this discussion as well.
Chairman Renzoni stated that this would be placed as a future agenda item.
Ms. Kelly stated that the Police Chief reported to her and she would not allow the Selectmen to be involved in police matters.
Chairman Renzoni stated that when they had the discussion Ms. Kelly would also have the opportunity to speak but for now, the Board seemed interested in having the conversation.
Chairman Renzoni asked if there were any additional items that anyone wished to discuss that they were not comfortable emailing to him. He stated that the Board was not going to have speeches or speak to a motion; this agenda item was an opportunity to have an agenda item placed in the future.
Sel. Ferguson stated that he would like to take a hard look at voting in the schools. He stated that schools may be going longer this year due to the weather.
Chairman Renzoni interrupted Sel. Ferguson.
Sel. Ferguson stated that he was trying to bring an item forward.
Chairman Renzoni gaveled Sel. Ferguson and stated that he (Sel. Ferguson) did not understand the nature of the new agenda item, Future Agenda. Chairman Renzoni asked if the Board wished to discuss polling in the school further, the majority of the Board did not wish to discuss polling in schools. He asked if Sel. Ferguson had another item he wished to move forward.
Sel. Ferguson stated that he wanted DCR to come forward to discuss the waterways in town. He stated that they do not do anything that partakes in the eutrification of the waterways and it is a shame to see this occurring.
Sel. Lavigne supported having this discussion further; Sel. O’Brien supported having this discussion further.
Ms. Kelly stated that the Selectmen had already spoken with Representative Kim Ferguson about this matter and she had followed-up with DCR.
Chairman Renzoni stated that the majority of the Board wished to discuss this item so it would appear as a future agenda item.
Sel. Ferguson stated that on October 29, 2014 he had asked about clarification on the Dawson School’s natural gas and warrant article. He asked where they were with that and stated he would welcome an agenda item on that.
Ms. Kelly stated she had provided this information.
Sel. O’Brien stated that Sel. Ferguson could speak with the Town Manager directly on that for an update. Sel. Lavigne agreed.
Sel. Ferguson stated that $3.75 million in Free Cash should be used to lower tax rates.
Chairman Renzoni stated that Sel. Ferguson was making political statements. He stated that he had issued a warning a month ago that this new agenda item, “Future Agenda” was going to be abused almost immediately.
Sel. Ferguson asked who it was being abused by. He stated he was going through the 22 items he had asked to have placed on the agenda.
Sel. O’Brien stated that he didn’t think the Town Manager should be second guessed as he was reading through the resource profile it was all good news. He stated that the tax payers were getting a break and the Town was doing great.
Chairman Renzoni gave Sel. Ferguson the floor.
Sel. Ferguson stated that on February 11th he had made a request about the 1998 DPW dump truck. He stated he wanted to know if a new one needed to be purchased and he wanted more information on it.
Sel. O’Brien stated that this would be appropriate to discuss with the FinCom directly. He stated that the DPW Director was going to FinCom on March 11, 2015 and it would be appropriate to discuss this matter there. Sel. O’Brien stated that he did not believe that this item would rise to the level of an agenda item.
Sel. Lavigne agreed with Sel. O’Brien.
Sel. Ferguson stated he wanted to review the $23.09 surcharge on water that the users have to pay on a monthly basis. He asked if there could be a fairer, even, equitable rate for single family residences.
Chairman Renzoni interrupted.
Sel. Ferguson stated that he was not done.
Chairman Renzoni gaveled Sel. Ferguson and asked if anyone was in favor of rate review. The Board was not in favor of this.
Sel. Ferguson stated that it was clear that they were done.
Chairman Renzoni asked if there were any other future agenda items.
Sel. Kurtz stated that he would like an update on Mountview to discuss the status. The Board agreed without objection.
Chairman Renzoni asked if anyone else had any additional items. No one had anything to add.
Motion by Sel. O’Brien, seconded by Sel. Lavigne, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN THE MARCH 2, 2015 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING AT 8:21PM.
APPROVED: March 16, 2015 as amended