Free-Form Document Attachments Attach... Details Link Name: Meeting Minutes Description: Subject/Title: February 2007 Subtitle: Keywords: Review on: [ ] Default to Printable Version February 1, 2007 Present: Deb McMenamy, Cris Irsfeld, George Shippey, Craig Berger, Jim McMenamy, Keith Raftery, John Morse, Holly Rhind, Mary Boyce, Charles Murray and Jorja Marsden The Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen reviewed the Police and Highway budgets for FY08. A true copy, ATTEST: February 7, 2007 Present: Deb McMenamy, Cris Irsfeld, George Shippey, John Hirbour-Hirbour and Haynes, and Jorja Marsden John Hirbour, Auditor, came to present the Exit Audit for FY06. Mr. Hirbour stated that there were no problems. He praised Elaine Markham, Town Accountant, and Karen William, Treasurer. A true copy, ATTEST: February 12, 2007 Present: Deb McMenamy, Cris Irsfeld, George Shippey, Pat Flinn, Donna Besaw, Marty Gottron, Karen Passmore-CTSB, and Jorja Marsden Pat Flinn, Clerk for Blue Bird Stockbridge Visitors Center, and Donna Besaw, Booth Manager, presented the Board with a letter regarding a physical challenge for the Committee regarding the Booth. The Visitor’s Center is on land owned by the Town. The Booth is small, has a dampness and drainage problems. The Visitor’s Center Board has contacted contractors to give bids and opinions on correcting the issues. It has been estimated that to correct the problems it would cost more than the original building. One contractor suggested that Visitor’s Center Board look at a pre-fabricated building to replace the one there. This could eliminate all their problems regarding the structure. The Board wanted to inform the Selectmen and get their feelings and thoughts on the subject. The Selectmen suggested that the Committee speak with Ned Baldwin, Building Inspector, come up with a design and then come back to the Selectmen. Also, the abutters would need to be included in any further discussion once a design is in place. The Selectmen, once notified that the Committee has a design and spoken to the Building Inspector, will notify abutters and place a notice in the paper for input. It was announced that there is an opening for Volunteer Coordinator of the Talbot Center for Good Stuff. If anyone is interested they are to call Jorja at Town Hall. The new Town Office reconstruction project is on schedule. The Town Seal is being constructed in mosaic for the entrance to the building. The artist, Kim Bradway, who also helped design the Town Flag, is asking if you have pieces of china to donate for the Seal to drop them off at Town Hall. Make sure you leave your name and address by March 1. These will give everyone the opportunity to be a part of the project. The Selectmen thanked St. Paul’s for their donation in lieu of taxes. With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:27. A true copy, ATTEST: February 13, 2007 Present: Deb McMenamy, George Shippey, Chris Wester and Rick Messer of Weston and Sampson, Clint Schneyer and Jorja Marsden. Cris was not feeling well. Representatives of Weston and Sampson updated the process of capping the landfill on Glendale Middle Road. All permits are completed and approved by the DEP. The next step is the actual capping. A true copy, ATTEST: February 15, 2007 Present: Deb McMenamy, George Shippey, Craig Berger, Jean Rousseau, Keith Rafterty, Charles Murray, John Morse, Holly Rhind and Jorja Marsden. Cris was sick. The Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen reviewed the following budgets: GIS/IT Department, Tri-Town Health and Conservation Commission. A true copy, ATTEST: February 22, 2007 Present: Deb McMenamy, Cris Irsfeld, George Shippey, Jean Rousseau, Holly Rhind, Mary Boyce, Charles Murray, Keith Raftery and Jorja Marsden The Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen reviewed the Tree Warden’s budget, and Council on Aging Budge. The Water Department – Donald Schneyer, Tom Schuler, Peter Socha and Michael Buffoni along with Joe Kellogg regarding the water tanks, water lines along Main Street was discussed. George made a motion at 5:45 pm to go into Executive Session regarding personnel matters after the budget meeting. Cris seconded the motion. The motion was unanimous. Cris made a motion to go out of Executive Session and adjourn the meeting at 6:05 pm. A second was received from George. The vote to go out of Executive Session and to adjourn the meeting was unanimous. A true copy, ATTEST: