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Board of Selectmen, June 16, 2014

Meeting date: 
Monday, June 16, 2014

HOLDEN BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MEETING MINUTES

June 16, 2014

 

6:30pm                                                                                                                        Memorial Hall

 

Present:  Chairman Anthony Renzoni, Robert Lavigne, Mark Ferguson, Jeremy Kurtz, Kenneth O’Brien

Others Present:    Jacquelyn Kelly, Town Manager

                 Stephen Madaus, Town Counsel

                 Elizabeth Fotos, Recording Secretary

Chairman Renzoni opened the meeting at 6:30PM.  Chairman Renzoni invited the Holden Hawks to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

  1. Recognition of the 2014 Wachusett Softball Association Champions, the Holden Hawks. 

Chairman Renzoni called the Holden Hawks back up in order to recognize the team and present them with a certificate of recognition.  The girls, ages 9/10, had an overall record of 6-2 in the regular season and ultimately won the championship with 5 straight wins in elimination play.  Selectman Lavigne stated the girls represented the town with class and dignity; he further thanked the parents for their dedication.  Chairman Renzoni thanked the coaches, Jim Carney and Scott Hancock, and the team’s parents.  He presented the coaches with a certificate of recognition and shook hands with each of the players.   

 

  1. Licenses, Permits, Appointments

Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE A PERMIT FOR JOSEPH A. ALFANO ON BEHALF OF CENTRAL MASS STRIDERS FOR A ROAD RACE ON SUNDAY JULY 27, 2014 FROM 6:30PM TO 8:30PM.

Ms. Kelly indicated she will ensure that the proper approval is received from the Police Chief. 

 

  1. Vote to Authorize BAN for Mountview Middle School Project

Town Treasurer, Sharon Lowder, was present for the meeting.

On Wednesday June 11, 2014 the Town issued the second round of Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $10.5 Million.   The notes were awarded to the Mitsubishi UFJ Securities and have coupon rate of 0.75%.  In addition, the Town received a bond premium in the amount of $65,415 which resulted in a net interest rate of 0.1253%.

Ms. Kelly anticipated that the borrowing will carry the Town through to about the next year at which time we will do another short term borrowing for the project.

Sel. Ferguson stated that he is happy with this and has never seen money so cheap.  He requested Ms. Kelly to look at some of the debt the town has in order to refinance it at a lower rate. 

Chairman Renzoni stated that there is a consultant that is doing this.  Ms. Kelly responded stating that she and her finance team are constantly looking for ways for the Town to save money in interest expense. 

Sel. O’Brien requested an outline of what debt the Town currently has.  Ms. Kelly said she will provide a list of the current debt to the Board for their information. 

Sel. Lavigne stated that while he is interested in seeing the debt, a BAN is very different than long term debt and it is likely that those same interest rates are unavailable on long term bonds.  

Atty. Madaus, Town Counsel, reviewed the document and told the Board they are able to move the motion as presented.

Motion by Sel. Kurtz, seconded by Sel. Lavigne, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE VOTE AS PRESENTED.  (See attached documentation.) 

 

  1. Selectmen Subcommittees

Sel. Ferguson requested to serve on the Water/Sewer Advisory Board.  Chairman Renzoni stated that he would not be assigning a Select Board liaison to this board.  He welcomed Sel. Ferguson to attend the public meetings.

Sel. Kurtz: EDC:  The EDC met a week ago to discuss the new town website roll out and its new functionality.  It will be streamlining business permitting and is set to roll out July 21, 2014.

Sel. O’Brien: no updates

Sel. Renzoni: VA: Set to meet in July. 

Scholarship:  Applications are in and he will work in conjunction with Sel. Ferguson to rapidly respond to the Starbard Scholarship applicants.  

Sel. Ferguson questioned the EDC regarding the status report on the telecommunications project that is ongoing in the Industrial Park.   Sel. Lavigne responded that it is being worked on currently.  Sel. Ferguson also questioned the ownership of the conduit and the breakdown of payments.  Ms. Kelly stated that she will reach out to Mr. Robinson, HMLD Manager, and ask him to please brief the Board on this particular detail at a future meeting.

  1. Selectmen Minutes

Motion by Sel. Kurtz, seconded by Sel. O’Brien, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE MAY 13, 2014 MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED.  

Motion by Sel. O’Brien, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 2, 2014 MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. 

  1. Town Manager’s Miscellaneous

 

a.         Employee Recognition:   A reminder that the employee recognition picnic is scheduled for June 19th from Noon to 2PM at Trout Brook.  Notices will be placed in the media and on the website regarding these closings. 

 

b.         Pool opening: The pool opened on Saturday June 7th on a very positive note.  There were 410 people on Saturday and 516 people on Sunday.  The recreation department has sold 374 individual resident passes and 289 family passes.  In addition, people have purchased passes online but have not yet picked up.  All 400 non-resident passes are sold out.  The pool will be opened weekends until Friday June 20, 2014 when it will open for the season at 1:00PM.  Recreation classes begin Monday, June 23, 2014.  There are currently 516 children registered in All-Day Programs and 779 children enrolled in other classes.  Enrollment is expected to increase as we near the official season opening. 

 

  1. Updated Town Web Site:  The Town’s last updated website went live eight years ago and has remained basically the same ever since.  Over the last few months, we have worked with Virtual Towns and Schools, our current website designer/ provider, to overhaul and redesign our presence on the internet. The result will be a more modern site that is easier to navigate with far greater functionality.  The launch date is tentatively scheduled for July 21, 2014 with employee training on July 16, 2014.  Some departments are expanding their departmental pages on the site in order to offer more options and provide users with more specific information. 

 

  1. Mountview Update:  As reported, the bids for construction of Mountview were opened and the lowest responsible bidder has been designated by the Building Committee as CTA Construction Company.  The construction contract was signed this week in the amount of $35.2 Million.  A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2014.

 

Sel. O’Brien questioned Ms Kelly regarding the company that was chosen for the Mountview project.  He noted that there was a group of union workers picketing at the Town Meeting and wanted to ensure that due diligence had been done to ensure the quality of the firm chosen. Ms. Kelly stated that the concerns had been addressed and that she had spent time vetting the firm (CTA) along with Mr. Madaus.  Mr. Madaus further stated that pursuant to the statute they were required to ensure that they were the lowest responsible bidder.  He stated the Building Committee did ensure the fact that CTA was the lowest, responsive contractor.    Atty. Madaus and the Town Manager have been in touch with union representatives.

Chairman Renzoni interrupted Town Manager’s Miscellaneous to proceed with Citizens’ Address.   

 

7.    Citizens’ Address

Ms. Christina Soderman, 42 Quinapoxet Street, Jefferson, spoke to the Board on behalf of her neighborhood residents regarding their concerns on the sand and gravel pit that has begun operation in their neighborhood.  She stated that the neighborhood quality of life has been adversely impacted on many fronts.  There is a safety issue, noise issue, and the business has bought down the value of the homes in the neighborhood.  Ms. Soderman passes the statement that she read to the board along with a petition signed by many (about 40) of the surrounding neighbors.  She stated that they feel that despite the fact that this business may be operating within the parameters of their permit, the fact that this permit has been issued is having a negative impact on the residents of Quinapoxet Street. 

Sel. Mark Ferguson, 244 Bailey Road, Holden, addressed the Board regarding the May Town Meeting.  He stated that it took 47 minutes to reach a quorum and encouraged the Board to look at the by-laws and make a change to help ensure there is not a breakdown of the system.  The by-laws currently state that in order for the meeting to move forward there needs to be 1% of the voting population present; he encouraged the Board to change that to 0.5%.   

Further, Mr. Ferguson stated that Putnam Road is about to get resurfaced.  He wants neighborhoods to know so they can get reach out to NSTAR and circulate a petition through the neighborhood in order for them to get a gas main and extension.  

Mr. Ed Meyer, Fort Sumter Drive, addressed the Board regarding unaccounted for water.  He reminded the board that they have a master plumber amongst their ranks and that he himself is a “numbers guy” with a unique ability to spot statistical anomalies.  He stated that he doesn’t believe that the town’s numbers add up.  He urged Ms. Kelly to join himself, the DPW, and Water/Sewer Advisory Board, in a televised discussion of this problem.

Town Manager Miscellaneous (continued)

 

d. cont.:           Chairman Renzoni asked Ms. Kelly to provide the information that Sel. O’Brien requested regarding the construction firm chosen for the Mountview project.  He also stated that the Board can request the Building Committee to answer any further questions they had. 

Sel. Ferguson stated that he wanted to ensure that the project is completed in a timely manner.  He encouraged the Town to hold the last and final payment until the project is completed and signed off on. 

Chairman Renzoni requested Ms Kelly to follow up with the Building Committee and request to be put onto their meeting agenda.  

Sel. O’Brien stated that he has confidence in the Building Committee; however he wanted to make sure that the Town is fully informed.

Ms. Kelly confirmed that she will advise the Building Committee.  Chairman Renzoni thanked Ms. Kelly and stated that the Board can go to their meeting and ask any pressing questions and then in turn invite them back to a BOS meeting come September.   

 

e.         PCA Change:   As reviewed at the last Selectmen’s meeting, the HMLD will be eliminating the $.01 per KWH credit effective with billings on July 1, 2014.  The elimination of the credit will increase the average residential customer’s monthly bill by approximately $6.00 or 7.7% from the current billings.  However, at the increased level, the average customer’s bill will be 11% lower than four years ago, in March 2010, and will be 12.5% lower than National Grid.  A notice will be sent with the bills.

 

  1. Summer Composting Schedule: The Department of Public Works has scheduled the following dates for Summer residential composting and brush chipping: Saturday, June 21, 2014, Saturday July 19, 2014, Saturday August 16, 2014, Saturday September 20, 2014.   Hours of operation are 8:00AM to 2:30PM weather permitting.  Leaves and grass clippings may be brought to the site of the former landfill at 560 River Street; brush for chipping will only be accepted at the Adams Road Garage due to the Asian Longhorn Beetle regulated area. 

 

Sel. Kurtz said that the Wachusett Earthday paints/ hazardous waste recycling was this coming weekend.  Ms. Kelly confirmed this fact and stated that was in West Boylston and that there may be a small fee assessed for it.  

 

g.          Library Summer Program and Concerts:  The Gale Free Library offers activities for children throughout the summer months, beginning in June.  The kick-off for the youth summer reading programs is on Friday, June 27 at 11:30AM when the annual Teddy Bear Picnic will be held.  This year, the Library will hold a series of five family concerts with the first concert scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2014.  Family concerts will start at 6:00PM.  In case of rain, outdoor concerts will be held at the Holden Senior Center.  Concerts are supported by the Friends of Gale Free Library. 

 

h.         Concerts and Bandstand:  Once again, the 250th Bandstand Committee has lined up their summer bandstand concert series held on Sundays throughout the season from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.  The first concert will take place on July 6, 2014. The bandstand schedule has been added to the Holden website.   

 

Chairman Renzoni added to the town manager miscellaneous and stated that the Board needed to authorize Ms. Kelly to issue routine permits if the Board was not meeting in July.

Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO AUTHORIZE TOWN MANAGER JACQUIE KELLY TO ISSUE ROUTINE  LICENSES AND PERMITS UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. 

8.  Vote to Continue Participation in Central MA Regional Stormwater Coalition (CMRSCW)

The Town of Holden is one of thirty towns in the Central MA Regional Stormwater Coalitions (CMRSCW).  The Coalition was established and Holden became a member, in 2012 as a result of the receipt of a $310,000 Community Innovation Challenge (CIC) grant.  Since then, the CMRSWC was awarded $115,000 in CIC grant monies in 2013, and the award for 2014 is $80,000.

Due to reduced grant funds last year, each Town contributed $2,833 to make up the difference between what was requested in the grant and what was received.  The contribution to remain a part of the Coalition was considered worthwhile due to the great benefits and economies of scale that have resulted from our membership in CMRSWC. 

Based on the benefits that Holden had received from being a member of the Coalition for the past two years, and the relatively low cost of its continued participation, we recommend that the Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter into an IMA with the Town of Spencer for the 2014 CIC award in the amount of $4,000.    

Sel. O’Brien questioned Ms. Kelly as to what the benefits have been for the Town.  Ms. Kelly stated that she can get more detailed information for Mr. O’Brien but that Stormwater is a regional issue and a DEP requirement.  She indicated that by doing this on a regional scale it allowed the Town to reduce costs by sharing things such as engineering, coordinators, and inventory.  She further stated that by being in the coalition Holden qualified for grants that they otherwise would not qualify for. 

Sel. Lavigne confirmed that this is a year to year agreement.  Sel. O’Brien requested a more detailed explanation of the benefits.  Ms. Kelly stated she would obtain these for the Board. 

Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ENTITLED “INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR MATCHING GRANT FUNDS (2014 CIC GRANT)” TO BE ENTERED WITH THE TOWN OF SPENCER.   

 

9. Follow Up to Citizens Address

Chairman Renzoni stated that there is generally not a back and forth within Citizens Address.

Sel. Lavigne noted that he has driven by this neighborhood.  He further stated that within the permit there is a condition in it that stated that the neighborhood’s integrity must be maintained.  Sel. Lavigne stated that while he is all for economic development, he doesn’t want it at the cost of the neighbors. 

Sel. O’Brien seconded Sel. Lavigne’s comments.  In the past, the Board was able to help facilitate a compromise between businesses and residents.  He encouraged the neighbors to continue to reach out and was hopeful that a compromise could be reached between the two parties especially regarding the truck safety and the issues that were presented.  He stated that business and residents need to work in a partnership. 

Sel. Ferguson questioned what the Board was doing wrong.  He stated that he wasn’t sure what the remedy would be now that the permit had already been granted.  He questioned if there should be a new by-law added to help ensure that the residents were made aware prior to any permits being granted. 

Sel. Lavigne stated that the permit had been issued a few years ago; he is sure that residents were made aware and that the Board followed the law, but there was the possibility of turnover or renters so the notices that had been previously sent out could be out dated.  

Chairman Renzoni requested that the Town Manager issue a memo to the Board outlining and addressing each of the concerns of the residents.  He further said that while he is all for business, he doesn’t want to see it at the expense of a neighborhood.   He thanked the residents for coming out and told them that they will be in touch.

 

  1. WRSD FY 2015 Budget/ Impact on Holden Schools

Sel. Lavigne indicated that he does not have the final numbers from Dr. McCall.  He is not opposed to discussing drafting a letter but wanted to ensure that the Board not handcuff anyone.

Sel. Ferguson credited Dr. McCall.  He believes that the small increase (1.4%) in the budget is admirable.  Sel. Ferguson questioned the hold up with the other towns.  He believes that the breakdown is regionalization and that even if there is a remedy this year, there is the potential for the issue to come back again in 2015 and beyond. 

Chairman Renzoni again questioned the Board and asked if the Board wanted to send a letter and what they wanted the letter to say.

Sel. Lavigne stated he is happy to make the motion as long as it doesn’t handcuff anyone.

Sel. Ferguson requested a different tone.  He stated he wanted zero cuts and wants good quality education for the people.   He expects the same or better than what the children received last year. 

Sel. O’Brien urged the parents to advocate for their children and get involved to help facilitate change.  

Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN RENZONI TO SEND A LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TO THE SUPERINTENDENT, CHAIRMAN OF THE WACHUSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE AND THE HOLDEN DELEGATES TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE  REQUESTING THEY DO NOT VOTE TO LOWER THE BUDGET TO A POINT WHERE HOLDEN CHILDREN AND TEACHERS ARE IMPACTED AND THERE IS A DECREASE IN HOLDEN SERVICES. 

 

  1. To consider authorizing the Chairman to send a letter on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to the Town Manager for the purpose of disavowing comments made at the meeting of the Board on March 31, 2014 and on June 2, 2014. 

 

Chairman Renzoni explained that in previous meetings, Sel. Ferguson had made disparaging and sexist comments to the Town Manager and attempted to retaliate against the Town Manager for speaking out against his behavior.  These comments are an embarrassment to the Town, are not reflective of the Selectmen’s values, and further create for the Town a potential liability.  He read the comments:

 

  1. March 31, 2014 Select Board Meeting Selectman Ferguson explained that his “poor” rating of the Town Manager’s “board relations” had everything to do with the Town Manager’s memorandum dated March 13, 2014 which Mr. Ferguson called “baseless and childish” 
  2. At the 1:23:40 mark of the June 2, 2014 Select board Meeting, after throwing his crumpled up ball of paper across the table, Selectman Ferguson interrupted his own remarks and launched the following inquiry at the Town Manager.

 

Selectman Ferguson: “You can smile and…. Yup, yup…. What is that gender based?  Sexual harassment?  I don’t see……”

 

Chairman Renzoni stated that each of these comments can be deemed retaliatory towards an employee and that the Board needs to act in the best interest of Holden and to act in the best interest of the Town Manager to protect her. 

Sel. Lavigne begins to make the motion. He is interrupted by Sel. Ferguson who asked him if he “missed rehearsal.”

Chairman Renzoni gaveled Sel. Ferguson. 

Sel. Lavigne declared that he thinks this is something the Board needs to do and that the Board has a fiduciary duty to protect the town and the town’s employee.  Sel. Lavigne stated that these comments were highly insulting and retaliatory in nature.  Our duty is to protect the town.  These motions should go forward.

Sel. Kurtz agreed with Sel. Lavigne.  He stated it is a sad day when it comes down to this.  He further stated that it is the number one responsibility of the Board to protect the town and he doesn’t want to see a potential law suit or settlement.  He said he believes this divides the town and that the Board needs to start to come together.  Sel. Kurtz noted that the town has so many great points but it is a necessity to look at this to protect the town and its employee.

Chairman Renzoni recognized Sel. Ferguson.  Sel. Ferguson wanted to make sure that the rest of the Board was finished speaking so he could speak uninterrupted.  Chairman Renzoni again stated that he recognized Sel. Ferguson.  Sel. Ferguson again asked Sel. Lavigne if he “missed rehearsal” because he didn’t seem to know what was going on.

Sel. Lavigne said it is a point of decorum. 

Chairman Renzoni stated this is a point of decorum.  Sel. Ferguson spoke over the Chairman.  The Chairman gaveled Sel. Ferguson who continued to speak.  The Chairman gaveled Sel. Ferguson again and indicated that he is no longer recognized by the Chairman.  Sel. Ferguson continued on that he was voted in by the people and he should be allowed to speak.  The Chairman stated Sel. Ferguson was insulting the Board and the Chairman and that his actions were in violation of the code of conduct.  Sel. Ferguson again spoke over the Chairman and the Chairman again gaveled Sel. Ferguson.  Chairman Renzoni further stated that Sel. Ferguson was permitted to speak when recognized by the Chairman.  That he did recognize Sel. Ferguson to talk when speaking to the motion but when he moved towards insults that he would take away the floor.     

Sel. Ferguson questioned how he was insulting the Chairman.  The Chairman responded and Sel. Ferguson countered by asking the Chairman if he needed glasses. 

Sel. Lavigne called a point of order.

Chairman Renzoni gaveled Sel. Ferguson.

Sel. Ferguson again pointed out that he is a voted member and he should be allowed to speak. 

Chairman Renzoni stated Sel. Ferguson is allowed to speak but that he is not allowed to make baseless accusations that the Board has rehearsed its meetings.

Sel. Ferguson said that the Board is working in conjunction with the media.  Chairman Renzoni indicated that name calling is not permitted.

Chairman Renzoni gaveled Sel. Ferguson for again speaking over the Board.

Chairman Renzoni called a recess at 7:48

Chairman Renzoni called the meeting back to order at 7:52

Sel. O’Brien stated he is going to support this agenda item as a responsible representative of the town to protect the town.  In addition, he understands the sequence of events that bought on the change of policy and he intended to sign the policy on protected persons and the sexual harassment policy.  He further indicated that he was not sure if he would sign the code of conduct but was contemplating it.  Sel. O’Brien stated that he feels that people should be able to express their opinions strongly but respectfully.  He said he believed Sel. Ferguson’s comments made even through recess were not acceptable. 

Sel. Ferguson requested to speak to the motion.  He spoke regarding the missing water and stated that no one else on the Board caught it or cared.  He said since he pointed this fact out, he has been greeted by police presence at each meeting.  He believes his argument has grown consistent and factual. 

Sel. Lavigne called a point of order asking what this has to do with the motion at hand.

Chairman Renzoni indicated that because the claims presented have to do with Sel. Ferguson he will allow him to speak to the motion in whatever way he determined, including using the unaccounted for water to justify his comments.  Chairman Renzoni gave the floor back to Sel. Ferguson. 

Sel. Ferguson again insinuated that the Board had rehearsed their meeting. 

Chairman Renzoni gaveled Sel. Ferguson.  Sel. Ferguson continued to speak over the gavel again he stated that he is an elected member and should be permitted to speak. 

Chairman Renzoni gaveled Sel. Ferguson and called for a one minute recess at 7:57PM.  Sel. Ferguson continued to speak over the Chairman. 

Chairman Renzoni called the meeting back to order at 8:00PM

Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was VOTED BY A 4-1 VOTE TO MOVE THE BOARD OF SELECMEN TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO SEND A LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TO THE TOWN MANAGER FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISAVOWING COMMENTS MADE AT THE MEETING OF THE BOARD ON MARCH 31, 2014 AND JUNE 2, 2014.  (Sel. Ferguson is the dissenting vote).

Sel. Ferguson requested for the Chairman to release Ma. Kelly’s letter addressed in Executive Session.  Chairman Renzoni told Sel. Ferguson he is out of order.  Sel. Ferguson continued to speak over the Chairman and the gavel and requested for the Chairman to release the letter. 

Chairman Renzoni gaveled Sel. Ferguson repeatedly.  He told Sel. Ferguson to yield. 

Sel. O’Brien requested to move forward with the meeting.

12.  Selectmen Two-Minute Speeches

Sel. Ferguson: used his two minutes to address the loss of water and stated his belief that since he brought this fact to light he has been greeted by a police presence at the BOS meetings.  He stated that during executive session there was a letter written by the Town Manager and he requested that said letter is released.  He further stated that there was a frivolous complaint made against him and that the Attorney General has become involved.  He finished by accusing Ms. Kelly of goading him by laughing and smiling when he is speaking about water.

Ms. Kelly requested Sel. Ferguson to please stop. 

Chairman Renzoni said that while his two minutes is not up; he is not allowed to use his two minutes to attack the Town Manager.  Sel. Ferguson continued to speak.  Chairman Renzoni gaveled him.  Chairman Renzoni stated that if there is one more outburst in accordance to the code of conduct that Sel. Ferguson will be asked to leave.

Sel. Lavigne: used his two minutes to address prior meetings and stated that the outbursts, name calling, and insinuations needed to stop.  He wanted to ensure that Citizens Address does not allow any one selectman to hijack a meeting.  Selectman Ferguson interrupted again and was immediately reminded to respect others.  He finished his two minutes by stating he would appreciate if everyone can speak with respect and act professionally.

Sel. O’Brien:  Apologized to Ms. Kelly and Mr. Madaus.  He stated that Mr. Ferguson’s behavior is embarrassing to the town, it needs to stop.  Sel. O’Brien stated he is upset about this situation.  He ran with the intention of working with people and bringing people together and that is what he wanted to do.  He again apologized for a Selectman’s comments.

Sel. Kurtz:  Commented on the 88th annual Fire Department muster.  He stated that out of eight departments that participated, Holden had a time of 33.83 seconds.  He said there was a great showing for the event.  He also congratulated three Girl Scouts that had an award ceremony at the High School; Colleen Sullivan, Emily Lee Gain, and Colleen Lindberg; These three girls made the Gold Award which is similar to Eagle Scouts in the Boy Scouts.

Chairman Renzoni: Recognized Holden resident Frank Quinn who is playing at the US Open.  He apologized again to Ms. Kelly and Mr. Madaus, and to the reporters in the audience who had been insulted by Sel. Ferguson. He went on to promise to do everything he can to make sure reputations are protected.

Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. Kurtz, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONDUCT STRATEGY SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON-UNION PERSONNEL AND/OR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON-UNION PERSONNEL-SPECIFICALLY, THE TOWN MANAGER; AS PERMITTED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL c. 30A, section 21 (a), Purpose 2.  Roll Call vote: O’Brien: yes; Kurtz: yes; Lavigne: yes; Ferguson: yes; Renzoni: yes.  

13.  Adjournment

Motion by Sel. Lavigne, seconded by Sel. O’Brien, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADJOURN THE JUNE 16, 2014 MEETING AT 8:42PM. 

 

 

APPROVED: __8/4/14 as amended_____

 

 

Attachment

 

VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN

 

I, the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Holden, Massachusetts, certify that at a meeting of the board held June 16, 2014, of which meeting all members of the board were duly notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which appear upon the official record of the board in my custody:

 

            Voted: to approve the sale of a $10,500,000 0.75 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note (the “Notes”) of the Town dated June 20, 2014, and payable June 19, 2015, to Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc., at par, plus a premium of $65, 415.00.

 

            Further Voted:  that in connection with the marketing and sale of Notes ,the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Stated dated June 4, 2014, and a final Official Statement dated June 11, 2014, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved, and adopted. 

 

            Further Voted:  that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. 

 

            Further Voted:  that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt  status of the Notes. 

 

            Further Voted: that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk, and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. 

 

I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approve by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03 (2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A§§18-25 as amended. 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: June 16, 2014                                                               __________________________

AM 34148801.1                                                                                                      Clerk of the Board of Selectmen