Town of Warwick
Selectboard
October 15, 2012
  Minutes 
Members present: Dawn Magi, Patricia Lemon, Nick Arguimbau 
Others present: Town Coordinator David Young, Town Secretary Rosa
Fratangelo Calcari, State Senator Stan Rosenberg, Warwick Police Chief
Dave Shoemaker, Jon Calcari

I.   Call to Order 
Chair Magi called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm in Town Hall. 

Public Comment 
None.

Minutes
Magi MOVED to accept the minutes of the October 1, 2012 meeting with the
correction that in the last sentence of IV.8 to delete the words "and
Town Coordinator".  Lemon SECONDED. Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.

IV. Presentations and Discussions
1.   Senator Stan Rosenberg--Young introduced State Senator Stan
Rosenberg, who will represent Warwick after the November election, in
which he is running unopposed. Senator Rosenberg thanked the Board for
making time for him on the agenda. He began by giving some background on
his 26 years in the state legislature. He is currently serving as
President Pro Tem of the Senate and said that his focus is to try and
figure out what the senators and their communities need and form a
reasonable agenda for the next 2-year term period.
	The Senator identified the annual budget as a top priority. He said
	that while the state is doing better financially, some revenue
	numbers are going soft. Another major issue he addressed was
	transportation, and a 20-year plan for all types of transportation.
	He spoke about the Turnpike and the possibility of a restoration of
	tolls between West Springfield and the Connecticut border. He noted
	that the revenue from tolls would need to be earmarked for Western
	Massachusetts, which would include Warwick.
	Other subjects broached by the Senator included the updated bottle
	bill, online sales tax, fossil fuels, and alternative forms of
	transportation, reduction of carbon footprint, education, and local
	speed limits.
	Young told the Senator that the issues most important to Warwick
	included Chapter 90 funds and local aid. Senator Rosenberg gave
	contact information for his Northampton and Boston offices, online
	newsletter and Facebook page. In conclusion, the Senator said that
	he would be happy to come to Town for more such meetings if needed.
Update on Proposed Broadband Contract Renewals -- Young said that two
contracts were before the Board awaiting signatures.
Lemon MOVED to approve the High Ground contract with DCR and the MOA's
with WiValley, Terry Kemerer, and Access Plus, and to authorize the
Chair to execute them all. Arguimbau SECONDED. Motion CARRIED 3-0-0-.
	Young noted that the new 5-year contract includes an increase in the
	amount of in-kind work on the road to $3,500.00 each year. Also,
	there will be either a $1.00 or 2% tax for revenue from out-of-town
	broadband service, which brings in approximately $62.00 per month.
Police Chief Report-- Chief Shoemaker said that there has been an
increase in the number of B & E's -breaking and entering - in
surrounding communities, as well as three here in Town. As a result,
patrols will be stepped up to keep an eye on things. Shoemaker urged
everyone to report anything suspicious, be vigilant and help out our
neighbors. He said that he will post something on the "L" and place an
item in the next community newsletter as well. The Chief said that this
past week there were two motor vehicle accidents involving pick-up
trucks in the Gulf. He noted there were no injuries, and cautioned all
to slow down, especially with the upcoming winter season and the
resulting road conditions.
4.   Update on Verizon and G4S Detail Payments -- Young said that a
police detail payment from Verizon was finally received last week. This
payment was invoiced over six months ago for detail work done by the
Police Department in late February and early March, 2012. Young said
that G4S detail payments are now up to date. Young voiced concern about
Verizon, as more payments are still due. He expressed confidence for
G4S, as a new payment regimen has been implemented and MBI is on top of
the situation.
5.   Update on Sex Offender Ordinance--Young said that one resident had
contacted him and inquired why something like this had not been done
before now. Magi noted that Senator Rosenberg was going to contact the
Attorney General's office and inform the Board on what he finds out.
There was a consensus of the Board that more work and research into the
issue needs to be done.
Update on WCS Sprinkler Code Compliance Work--Young said that he heard
from the contractors and was told that there is some delay on getting
some of the measuring devices. He said that the devices are expected to
come in this week, and that installation has been scheduled for October
22nd or 23rd.
7.   Update on WHS Security--Young said that Michael Carey is working on
implementing IP-based cameras for surveillance of the Historical Society
building. Arguimbau inquired if there was any progress on protecting
documents from moisture. Young said that the climate control for
documents had not yet been done, but that the Historical Commission, as
a non-profit organization, is eligible to apply for grant funds to help
fund the project.
250th Anniversary-- Magi reported that she has made some progress in
obtaining a band for the Ball. Young said that the next planning meeting
would be held on Thursday the 18th at 7 pm in Town Hall. He also said
that he has begun fundraising to defray the cost of striking the
commemorative medals. Young said that he gave Gregori Brodski the
go-ahead to begin production of the medals.
9.   PVRS Yearbook Tribute--Young said that he had committed the Town to
a half-page ad in the yearbook in tribute to the six graduating seniors
from Warwick. A photo of the students will be part of the tribute.
10. Town Hall Photo Voltaic System--Young explained that one of the six
inverters on the Town Hall solar array had gone bad and is in need of
repair, which has been scheduled for this week.
11. Adams Farm Solar Project--Young said that the Adams Farm/Pequoig
Solar project in Athol had received approval from Athol's planning Board
and will soon break ground. He said that the Board will be invited to
the commissioning ceremony.
12. Signage at the Jay Bridge--Young said that now the Conservation
restrictions have been signed, there is a need for follow up on the
necessary signage to be placed on the bridge along the Jay recreation
trail. There is potential liability despite the strict standards to
which the bridge apparently was built. Despite the fact that there are
rails on the bridge, Young said that there should be signs that read
"pass at your own risk" and "Bridge not designed for motorized
vehicles". He further recommended taking photographs of the signs once
they are in place.
13. Update on Cell Phone Service in Warwick--Young said that he had a
productive conversation with Vanu Bose about bring cell phone coverage
to Town. Bose makes software controlled cell phone infrastructure that
allows for one radio to be used for more than one network. Young
explained that the base stations are software upgradable. He said
Vanu.com makes carrier-class units that can handle up to 128 calls for
about $80-90,000.  per tower. $10,000.00 model units that can be mounted
on telephone poles will handle up to 32 calls. The two towers currently
in use for broadband would be used for cell service, so no additional
towers would be built, although some poles might be needed for blind
spots.
	Young said that he did not want to approach this in a piecemeal
	fashion as was done with broadband, as that would be more costly and
	less efficient.
 14. November Election Warrants--Board members had signed the election
 warrants before the meeting was called to order.
15. Selectboard Reports--Lemon said that there is a FRTA meeting on
Friday, October 26th that she will be unable to attend. She also favored
the start time for the October 29th Selectboard meeting be changed to
6:30 pm.
16. Coordinator Report--Young said that he will work to update the
Town's prioritized list of projects and issues. Arguimbau mentioned the
Fire Department's previously announced goal of having all fire trucks
under cover by December. Magi asked that Fire Chief Ron Gates be asked
to attend the next meeting in order to update the Board on his
departmental matters and activities.
	Young said that problems continue with the fence at 348 Athol Road.
	Highway Superintendent Tim Kilhart has been working on this issue,
	and sent a letter to the Board requesting guidance on how to proceed
	in having the fence moved out of the Town right-of-way before the
	ground freezes. Lemon asked Young to ask Town Counsel for his legal
	opinion about the matter; Magi concurred. There was a consensus of
	the Board that this should be dealt with as soon as possible and
	that a special meeting be held to address the issue, and take all
	steps necessary.
Arguimbau MOVED to authorize and empower the Town Coordinator, after
consultation with Town Counsel, to remove that portion of fence which is
on Town property, prior to the freezing of the ground. Lemon SECONDED.
Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.

Adjournment

At 8:13 pm, Lemon MOVED to adjourn the meeting.  Arguimbau SECONDED.
Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.

Minutes taken by Rosa Fratangelo Calcari