HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-13-1976Board of Selectmen /Light Commissioners
September 13, 1976
Minutes of the Meeting
Present: Chairman Colella and'Commissioner DeLong arrived during the
meeting. Present at the meeting when it opened at 7:40 p.m.
were: Light Commissioners David Clemmey, Douglas Titus, &
Antonino Caponigro; Light Dept. Director James Hall, Light
Dept. Manager Dennis Hannon, Light Dept. Office Manager
Geraldine Lemieux.
Commissioner Clemmey presided as Acting Chairman until Mr. Colella ar-
rived at 7:45 p.m.
The Board reviewed the balance sheet with the Office Manager, Director,
and Manager. The projected profit of the Light Department for the calen-
dar year 1976 was discussed.
Mr. Hall discussed the utilities under the proposed Route 495 and relocated
Route 140 at West Street, School Street, and South Main Street.
(Commissioner Titus left the meeting at 8:05 p.m., and Commissioner DeLong
arrived at 8:10 p.m.)
Arrears accounts were discussed. Also discussed were the guarantee de-
posits for the residential electric heating rate. Comr. R. DeLong moved
( that the guarantee deposit for the residential electric heating rate be
increased to a minimum of $150, or left to the discretion of the Light
* Department Director. Seconded by Comr. Caponigro, and voted 4 -0. (Select-
man Titus not present)
Equity Realty - Mr. Hall reported that Town Counsel James Grady had filed
suit on August 24 and that to date there has been no response from the de-
fendent.
A artment Com lex Rate - The Board discussed the rates for apartment com-
plexes with 12 or more units) with the Director, Cmr. Clemmey moved to
hold a public hearing on this rate on October 18 at 8 p.m. Seconded by
* Cmr. DeLong, voted 4 -0.
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The Light Commissioners' portion of the meeting was ended, and the Board
acted on Selectmen's business.
Selectman D. Clemmey said that he had 2 petitions that he would like to
submit for the upcoming special town meeting. He moved to open the war-
rant and insert articles for the modular ambulance and gypsy moth spray-
ing. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, (make these Articles 5 and 6) and
* it was voted 4 -0.
( Members of the Finance Committee discussed the articles for the special
town meeting with the Board of Selectmen. The following votes were taken:
Selectman Clemmey moved to insert an article for $85,000 for revaluation
as recommended by the Board of Assessors. Seconded by Selectman DeLong,
(*-Motions passed)
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September 13, 1976
Minutes of the Meeting - Page 2
voted 3 -1, with Selectman Caponigro opposed.
Selectman Caponigro moved that the warrant for the special town meeting
be closed and posted tomorrow afternoon. Seconded by Selectman DeLong,
* voted 4 -0.
There being no further business, Selectman Caponigro moved to adjourn
* the meeting at 9:55 p.m. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 4 -0.
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