| Agenda: | I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION: M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sec. 21 - Exception #1: To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual.
III. Return to Open Meeting no sooner than 6:30: These proceedings are being aired and recorded by AOTV
• Emergency Exits Announcement
• Pledge of Allegiance
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 29, 2016
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Board/Committee Vacancies to be filled:
o One (1) Capital Improvement Planning Committee
o One (1) Finance Committee – (appointed by Moderator)
o Two (2) Planning Board Alternates
o Two (2) Agricultural Commission
o Two (2) Conservation Commission
o Two (2) Council on Aging
o Three (3) Human Resource Board – (appointed by Moderator)
o Three (3) Zoning Board of Appeals
• Orange/Athol Summer Food Service Program – Eat For Free, Ages 0-18, Monday-Friday, beginning 6/27 in various locations
• LaunchSpace, A Member-based Cooperative Makerspace in Orange Innovation Center is looking for feedback…Survey available in Orange Community Development Office
• Support East Main Street Pocket Park! For Details go to Patroncity.com/OrangePark
• FY17 Sewer Rate Public Hearing – August 3, 2016. Meeting starts at 6:15 pm for other business. Hearing at 6:30 pm. Ruth B Smith Auditorium, Upstairs Town Hall
• HR Board Policy Public Meeting – Payroll Time Reporting Policy, August 16, 2016. Meeting starts 6pm for other business, Public Comment on the policy set for 6:30 pm. Town Hall.
VI. OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC:
VII. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:00 PM
The Board of Selectmen as Local Licensing Authority will hold a Public Hearing under M.G.L. c. 138, §15 to review an application filed by Ahmad Hassan on behalf of Zainy Traders for an Off Premise/Wines and Malt Beverages License at Sami’s Mart, 426 East River Street, Orange, MA.
VIII. SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS: (times are estimates, but not to begin before listed time)
6:35 PM: Update re: Work on Forgiveness Spiral at Butterfield Park and Expected
Completion Date – Mary King
6:40 PM: North Quabbin Veterans’ Service District, Treasurer’s Report – Joe Young, Orange District Representative
6:50 PM: Application for a One Day Event Permit for Celebrate Christian Festival – David Welenc, Athol Salvation Army
6:55 PM: Application for a One Day Event Permit for Peace Picnic – Carla Charter, North Quabbin Anti-Bullying Task Force
7:10 PM: Application for Appointment to Planning Board – Albert Noyes
7:20 PM: (1) Next Steps re: Village Center Truck Turning Study
(2) Update re: Public Works (Highway, Parks, Cemeteries, Sewers) Activities:
• Road Construction – Chip Seal, etc.
• Bridge Construction – Holtshire Road, East Road
• Small Bridge Program
• North Main Street Project/Transportation Improvement Plan Funding/MassWorks Application
• Parks/Cemeteries Maintenance
• Bicentennial Pavilion Status
• Sweeping/Line Painting/Contract Work
• Public Works Hiring
– Joshua Knechtel, Interim Public Works Superintendent
IX. GENERAL BUSINESS:
• Board Vote – Permit Fire Chief to carry over vacation time
• Board Vote – Union negotiation team assignments
• Board vote – License for Sidewalk Obstruction Per General Bylaws, 176-6, at 81 Adams Rd., August 5-12, 2016
X. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
XI. BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S REPORT:
XII. CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS FOR ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
Joint Meeting with Board of Health, Tuesday, August 2, 2016, Ruth B Smith Auditorium, Town Hall
Sewer Rate Public Hearing, Wednesday, August 3, 2016, Ruth B. Smith Auditorium, Town Hall
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sec. 21 - Exception #2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief Contract)
XIV. NEXT REGULAR MEETING: August 10, 2016 @ 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. |