[Kerri]

Select Board:
Chairman Paul Trova, Bruce Marshall, Kathy Cormier.

Board & Public Attendees:
John Adams, Russ Parks, Mike Frederick, Phil Daignault, Barb Simken, Brian Hart, Larry Turner.

At 7:30 PM Selectman Trova opened the Select Board’s meeting.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Selectman Marshall made a motion to accept the prior meeting minutes. Board Member Cormier seconded. All were in favor.

The Select Board has met in public to review and approve correspondence and warrants presented to them.

Old Business:

Selectman Trova wanted to follow up on some of the issues that had come up in the prior Select Board Meeting:

1. The Select Board received the Plunkett Lake water test results.
2. Selectman Trova reviewed the Broadview billing documentation.
3. Windsor’s waiver request letter.
4. Select Board to review 30-yr agreement with Dalton.
5. Sent the CBRSD lease to Central Berkshire for their review.

The floor was open for discussion.

Brian Hart had approached the Board about a situation at 122 Holmes Road. He is concerned about some of the eye sores in the area. Specifically, the house where the windows are out, the abandoned cars boats, trailers and such. Selectman Trova will speak to the Building Inspector and the Board of Health about his concerns.

The Select Board had received a resignation of the Town Treasurer Maureen Bryan and her last day will be on October 2nd, 2009. The Select Board accepted her resignation with regret and thanks for her service to the Town. The position will need to be posted in the Berkshire Eagle.


Select Board Member Cormier had mentioned that the OTHCC Committee had a work party last weekend and a number of issues were taken care of. The next work day will be on September 19th, 2009 at 10 am all volunteers are welcome. Selectman Trova had suggested that the Town propose a lease agreement to the operators of the new program. Selectman Trova would like to have the area for parking at the OTHCC paved. The Board would like this to be added to the capital plan for the building. Select Board Member Cormier motioned to add paving to the capital plan for the OTHCC. Selectman Marshall seconded, all were in favor.

Larry Turner mentioned that the Fire Department had received a grant for over $11,000 for the purchase of a new 100 watt repeater. The Select Board congratulated the group. Larry had also mentioned that the Fire Department had received a donation from Ashmere Landings that would allow them to have a rapid entry system for people who have alarms in their homes. Selectman Trova motioned to implement the program that Larry has presented. Selectman Marshall seconded, all were in favor. The Muster Association will need a special liquor license for October 3rd, 2009. Selectman Trova motioned contingent upon the paperwork completion, to grant a one day special liquor license for October 3rd, 2009 for the Fireman’s Muster, Board Member Cormier seconded, all were in favor.

Selectman Trova motioned to approve the Town of Windsor’s letter as discussed prior. Selectman Marshall seconded, all were in favor.

Selectman Trova had mentioned that the tax rate has been set by the Bureau of Accounts. Hinsdale has one tax classification for all. Hinsdale is the first Town that had been approved.

Selectman Trova had mentioned that Camp Romaca pumps may be a future issue due to the Taconic Project. Selectman Marshall would like to leave this alone until an issue occurs. Butch Zeitler had submitted an estimate to Selectman Trova. Mike Frederick stated that they will need to make an official request for this change.

Selectman Trova had mentioned that he had reviewed the Boardview documents and they do not make sense. Its incomplete data and I cannot make heads or tails of it. Selectman Trova is willing to talk to them if they call back.

Selectman Trova had mentioned that he thought Shaun had a good idea. The new DPW worker has a HVAC background and it would good to have him take care of the Town buildings when he has time available. Larry feels that the Town is trying to take advantage of his skills beyond his job description. You would need to talk to him about this.

Selectman Trova had mentioned that we will be having a multiple department head meeting on September 23rd, 2009 at 7pm (downstairs) with Kopelman & Paige.

Selectman Trova motioned to pay Ray Huntoon Jr. for the $2.00 difference in his pay from when we was paid $15.00 from his start date to present. Selectman Marshall seconded, all were in favor.

Selectman Marshall motioned to pay Tom Matthews for the work he had completed at Camp Taconic. Selectman Trova seconded, all were in favor. Camp Taconic should have approached us about the excavation and we could have had the DPW do the work, not hired out for it. Mark Transport hired him(Matt Drosehn), not us.


The Board of Health had submitted a document regarding wood boilers to the Board. Selectman Trova would like to make a formal request to the Police Department about the Outdoor Wood Fired Boilers. While they are on patrol, if the notice an Outdoor Wood Fired Boiler we would like for them to document the location and submit it to us.

The Select Board has not heard from any other Towns with regards to the use of our Electronics Recycling bin. Selectman Trova would like to up the fees to compensate for the addition cost.

The Select Board would like to know why Bernie has had additional hours for call outs and why Karl cannot do it. Selectman Trova will call him about this issue.

Selectman Tova had mentioned that Kopelman & Paige had responded to the changes suggested by CBRSD for the lease of Kittredge School. The Select Board would like to send a letter to CBRSD notifying them that they do not approve of the suggested changes in the lease agreement.

Select Board Member Cormier had received complaints about the lines that were painted from Old Dalton Road to Route 143.

Larry Turner asked about Chris Hookie’s proposed draw down. Mike Frederick had mentioned that this would not happen.

Shaun Galliher had mentioned that the Finance Committee had purchased software (QuickBooks) for the Sewer billing. Karen Tonelli had agreed to work on the set up of this. Barb is working on closing the books. Free Cash will need to be certified and Barb will need to get with Fran also to rectify a mistake. Shaun added that Deb is doing a great job and that should be complete soon. Maureen submitted her resignation and hopefully she will have cash book up and running for July and August of FY10. Selectman Trova mentioned that we will need to place an ad for this position. Selectman Trova asked if Barb would do the position in the interim. Barb mentioned that she will help out if needed. The receipts are in for July & August to the best of her knowledge. Selectman Trova had asked if any training was paid for within the last six months for the Treasurer, if so-we will need to be paid back per the personnel policy.


Having no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:01 pm.

Respectfully prepared by: Kerri Striebel, Select Board’s Assistant.