DISCLAIMER
These notes are not meant as a substitute for the Select Board approved minutes, any errors or omissions are mine alone. Approved minutes are the final word. Because of Open Meeting Law, minutes have to be reviewed and approved at a subsequent meeting which delays the posting. Any text in brackets [ . . . ] are my additions to the notes and not part of the meeting. —Pat McGahan pmcgahan75@gmail.com: Actively engaged in the Heath community: ongoing attendance at SB meetings for three years; newly appointed Vice President of Friends of the Heath Public Library: Ex-Officio of the Parks & Recreation Committee, retired member of the Heath Herald staff after 7 fun years; former member of the town Building Use Committee; ongoing membership in the Heath Agricultural Society for 11 years, 6 years as Premium Secretary, past producer of the Premium Book, and past maintainer of the Heath Ag website; part of the team that installed the pollinator garden by Community Hall; co-organizer of the Community Cafes with live music held at the Community Hall. Ambulance Discussion
Gary Ponce, Director of Colrain Ambulance Service spoke regarding the escalating costs of service which are becoming unsupportable. He presented two options for charging:
Operating Budget
6:00 p.m. Call Meeting to Order, Review Agenda, Review Minutes: 2/13/24 6:15 p.m. Budget Hearings—with Finance Committee 6:15 p.m. Fire Department—Fire Chief Anzuoni: requested budget, yearly update,
4:00 p.m. Call Meeting to Order
Review Agenda 4:05 p.m. Budget Planning Discussion—with Finance Committee & Town Accountant Review Minutes: 1/23/24, 1/26/24 5:30 p.m. Community Hall Windows Fundraising Committee—Discussion of Fundraising Plans and Progress
— 2. What would you protect at all costs and could not do without (your non-negotiables)? — 3. What are the challenges and/or weaknesses of the districts/schools (tension points, gaps, and/or things you'd like to change/improve)? — 4. What options and potential solutions should be considered to build upon the district's/school's strengths while addressing challenges/gaps? — 5. What is your vision for the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont districts in 10 years? — 6. Is there anything the research team should know and take into consideration as the Sustainability Study is launched? Advice and suggestions are welcome. — 7. Are there any particular questions you have for the research team and/or topics you'd like to see addressed in the future — 8. What is your connection to the school districts? Flag Policy—review—vote anticipated
Other business that could not be anticipated 48 hours in advance 6:00 p.m. Call Meeting to Order, Review Agenda, Review Minutes: 1/11/24
Public Comment - none 6:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation Committee, Conservation Commission: update on P & R work, review of areas of authority in Shapiro Land.
District Local Technical Assistance Project Requests—review & rate requests—vote anticipated
Heath received $30,000 from the state given to towns impacted by August and September storms MTRSD anticipates a 7.5% increase in school budget I did not attend this meeting.
Agenda Items 6:00 p.m. Call Meeting to Order, Review Agenda, Review Minutes: 1/5/24 Public Comment Office Assistant position--review of responsibilities, hours, position description Other Business Sawyer Hall Room Rental—review of letter from Heath Historical Society Boards Clerk—review changes to position description; plan to fill the position Parks & Recreation—review proposed RFQ and Agreement—vote anticipated Community Hall Fundraising—update Community Hall— Update on Current Building Projects, Discuss Potential Winter Projects Inc. Mold Remediation and Winter Building Use/Status —votes possible Sawyer Hall— Update on Current Building Projects, Discuss Potential Winter Projects Inc. Mold Remediation—vote possible Highway & winter work--update 3:00 p.m. Call Meeting to Order, Review Agenda, Review Minutes: 12/19/23
Public Comment - none 5:26 position on tape - Town Coordinator position—review of responsibilities, hours, position description and title. Hilma went over the list of duties evaluating the relevance of the items and her ability to perform the them.
1:14 position on tape - Future Meeting Schedule
1:21 position on tape - Community Hall Fundraising—update and review of 2 letters— an initial informational letter was reviewed which SB approved with amendments.
6:00 p.m. Call Meeting to Order, Review Agenda , Review Minutes: 12/5/23
Public Comment - none 6:30 p.m. Discussion with Board of Health and Town Nurse re:
6:00 p.m. Call Meeting to Order, Review Agenda, Review Minutes: 11/21/23
Public Comment - 2 6:15 p.m. Discussion with Finance Committee and Ken Rocke re: proposed MTRSD district agreement changes.
Extend the FY20 Community Development Block Grant Program Revision Form deadline to 6/30/24. SB approved the extension. Salt Shed--Iron Horse Structures is coming on Thursday at 10, Dec 7 for the purpose of giving an estimate. 11 Bellor Road LLC—farmers met to discuss how they want to go forward. Had a discussion with Doug Mason regarding permitting. No action needed by the SB at this time. Community Hall Window Fundraising
Mold- Hilma filed insurance claim for both buildings
Sawyer Hall Update on Current Building Projects, Discuss Potential Winter Projects Inc. Mold Remediation—vote possible
6:00 p.m. Call Meeting to Order, Review Agenda, Review Minutes: 11/7/23
6:05 p.m. Pole Hearing—State Farm Road
Exit Interview—Alice Wozniak, Boards Clerk
Boards Clerk Position
I left because of snow before these two items Zoning Bylaws |
Acronyms & References
. STM 2023 Truck Handout ADA Accessibility of Sawyer Hall SB Public Statement on AT&T Tower Archives
January 2025
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