Information for Meeting of Selectmen
Wednesday January 14, 2015 6:30 PM EST

Town:Orange, MA 
Board:Selectmen
Time:Wednesday January 14, 2015 6:30 PM EST
Location:Town Hall
6 Prospect St.
Town Hall Meeting Room
Agenda:
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:  These proceedings are being aired and recorded by AOTV
•	Emergency Exits Announcement
•	Pledge of Allegiance

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
o	Board/Committee Vacancies to be filled:* 
o	One (1) Assessor 
o	One (1) Human Resource Board – (appointed by Moderator)
o	Two (2) Elementary School Committee (elected)
o	Three (3) Zoning Board of Appeals
*This is a partial list.  A complete list of vacancies can be obtained from the Town Clerk.

•	North Quabbin Pipeline Action to Hold Public Meeting on January 22, 2015
•	Notice of Public Hearing, January 28, 2015, 6:45 pm, Town Hall Meeting Room re: FY15 CDBG Block Grant  

OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC:

SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS:
Gabriele Voelker, Treasurer/Finance Director 
•	Update on Financial Activities for FY14 & FY15
•	Discussion re: Finance Director Position
Craig Lundgren, Police Chief
•	Accept Donation from Pioneer Valley Junior Women’s Club pursuant to MGL, Chapter 44, Section 53A
•	Request for Appointment of Reserve Officer, James A LaFlamme
Tracy Gaudet, Elder Outreach Coordinator
•	Address Circuit Breaker Tax Credit for Seniors
•	Update on COA Activities
Dennis Annear, Fire Chief
•	Starry, Starry Night Recap and Future Issues to Address	
	
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1.	Accept Resignation of Clay Rushford from Airport Commission
2.	Address Request to Use Ruth B. Smith Auditorium for Orange Community Band May Concert
3.	Vote to Join North Quabbin Veterans’ Service District  
4.	Appoint Representative to NQD Board, Joe Young 
5.	2015 Local Licensing, Annual Renewals, con’t
6.	Change of Sunday Hours/Off-Premise Liquor License re: Highland Spirits
7.	Town Administrator Annual Performance Review 

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: 
	
BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S REPORT:

CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS FOR ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Reason #2 – To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. (Police Chief present.)

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  January 28, 2015 @ 6:30 p.m. – Town Hall Meeting Room *The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be discussed at the meeting.  Not all items may in fact be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Scheduled By:Diana Schindler
Posted At:Jan 12, 2015 5:24 PM EST
Last Modified:Jan 12, 2015 5:24 PM EST
Minutes:Minutes are not on record with the Town Clerk's office
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