Town of Warwick Selectboard January 10, 2011 Minutes Members present: Dawn Magi, Patricia Lemon, Nick Arguimbau Others present: Town Coordinator David Young, Town Secretary Rosa Fratangelo Calcari, Finance Committee member Kevin Alden, Police Officer Bruce Kilhart, Nancy Kilhart, Linda Perkins, Jon Calcari, Jared Robinson (Athol Daily News) I. Call to Order Chair Arguimbau called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Town Hall. II. Public Comment None. III. Minutes Lemon MOVED to accept the minutes of December 13, 2010 with appendices. Magi SECONDED. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. IV. Presentations and Discussions Class II and III License Renewals -- Young explained that Rodney F. Whipple has held these licenses since the mid 1960's. He noted that Whipple had provided the necessary proof of insurance, and that these licenses are consistent with the Town's zoning laws. These 1-year licenses must be renewed annually by Selectboard vote, and require the signature all three Board members. Lemon MOVED to approve Rodney F. Whipple's Class II and Class III license renewals. Magi SECONDED. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. 2. Police Department -- Young had included in the meeting packet the letter from Police Chief Brian Peters, in which he declared his retirement effective February 4, 2011. Young said that Brian Peters has served the Town as Police Chief for 26 years, and that he would like to organize a reception in Chief Peters' honor at Town Hall on the afternoon of Saturday, February 5th. Peters recommended the appointment of David Shoemaker as his successor. Young said the job will be posted to satisfy legal requirements, and candidates will be interviewed prior to an appointment. Lemon MOVED to accept Chief Brian Peters' retirement letter with thanks, and to have David Young draft a letter for the Board to sign. Magi SECONDED. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. 3. AG Order on Verizon Pots not including Warwick -- Young explained that the Attorney General's office had opened an investigation into Verizon's service with regards to the pots* lines which deliver voice conversations only. The AG has ordered Verizon to upgrade its facilities, but Warwick is not included in the order. Young had sent a letter to the AG's office inquiring as to why Warwick was not included and asking that we be added. The reply Young received said that only the 413 area code is involved in the order; however, New 978 area code towns of New Salem and Wendell are included, while Warwick and Orange are not. Young will continue to maintain communication with the AG's office and does not intend to let the matter drop. (* pots stands for plain old telephone service) 4. Clarification of "kinship" with respect to Roadside Wood Policy -- Young said that the feedback he has received regarding the "kinship" stipulation in the temporary roadside wood policy is overly broad and requires clarification. Arguimbau said that the definition of immediate family includes parents, children, and siblings. Magi said that she would like to see the formation of an ad hoc committee to draft a policy for the cutting of wood on Town property. She wanted the matter to be opened up for discussion and public input. Kevin Alden expressed an interest in being on the committee. Linda Perkins noted that more information and public input should be welcomed. Magi MOVED to appoint an ad hoc committee to draft a policy regarding the disposal of all wood on Town property and on Town right-of-way. The committee is to be comprised of the Highway Superintendent, representatives of the Selectboard and Forestry Committee, and other interested citizens to be recruited at the Special Town Meeting on February 7th and appointed by the Moderator. Lemon SECONDED. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. Interested individuals may contact the Moderator if not able to attend the STM. February 7, 2011 Special Town Meeting Warrant -- Young had included a draft of the STM warrant for the Board's review in their meeting packets. He recommended the deletion of Article 3 regarding the Stretch Building Code. He said there had not yet been sufficient discussion on the matter, and he also noted that the Moderator would prefer that less time sensitive matters such as this be kept until the Annual Town Meeting. It was noted that the Planning Board will be holding another meeting regarding the Flood Plain Overlay District on Thursday, January 13th at 8 pm in Town Hall. This matter will be brought before the February 7th STM in warrant article 2. Lemon MOVED to remove Article 3 regarding Stretch Building Code, and postpone consideration until the Annual Town Meeting. Magi SECONDED. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. Selectboard Reports -- Lemon said that in two years it will be the 250th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Warwick. She said that there are three terms that may be applied to the 250th anniversary. Jared Robinson took advantage of the Warwick Broadband connection to search the terms on his cellular phone: sestercentennial, semiquincentennial, and bicenquinquagendry. Lemon hoped to conduct a straw poll at the STM, where people can indicate their preference for the term to be used, much as was done to choose the preferred design for the Town flag. Arguimbau noted that we could just go with the 250th anniversary, and Lemon said that would be included in the straw poll. Lemon said that she has received almost all of the annual reports for FY 10, and hoped to have a draft ready within one month. She also said that she has been speaking with Selectboard members from various towns who are interested in speaking directly with legislators regarding an amendment to the Chapter 40 B legislation. Lemon asked that the other Board members and Planning Board Chair Ted Cady give her some language that they would like to see in the amendment. She said that Senator Brewer is willing to put in an amendment, but wants a written draft. Lemon noted that the process should be well underway by January 22nd. 7. Coordinator Report -- Young asked the Board if there were any questions on his written report; there were none. Lemon said that, "as usual, this was quite an impressive report". 8. Other Business -- None. V. Adjournment At 6:47 pm, Magi MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Lemon SECONDED. Motion carried by a vote of 3-0-0. Minutes taken by Rosa Fratangelo Calcari