SB Notes Tuesday, September 13

Public Comment:
Bob Gruen said he had concerns about winterizing Community Hall. There is a lot of work needed to keep the building in good repair and he is wanting events planned every month.
 
Barbara Gordon:
Read a statement as a resident saying that she had concerns about the Board closing Community Hall for the winter with the positive collaboration that has been seen this summer. She also expressed concern that such a closing, although seasonal, would trigger a set-back in healing the local social fabric.  
 
CDBG Deadline Extension:
Because there remains a large amount of money that is available for home improvement loans, the Housing Authority applied to have the spending deadline extended.  The Select Board  voted to sign the extension contract for the CDBG grant approving spending until Dec. 31, 2022.
 
Highway Department Job Descriptions:
Robyn and Hilma met with Jeff Johnston, Highway Superintendent, to discuss proposed changes to the different position job descriptions and to outline some of the reorganization that may need to take place because of the recent change in personnel.  
 
Town Buildings and Offices:
Robyn and Hilma will draft a letter for those offices who will be reassigned to a different space at Jacobs Road.
 
Renaming Municipal Building:
It was agreed that suggestions would be solicited from the community on renaming the building. Hilma will see if a notice can still be put in The Heath Herald. All town building signs need to be updated to accurately reflect what is housed at each location.
 
Winterizing Community Hall:

• Hilma will speak to the Building Maintenance Coordinator (BMC)  about feasibility and cost for doing the necessary work of draining the water pipes in the building while still maintaining heat in the water pump area.
• Minimal heat would remain on for the few months that the building would be closed during the coldest months of the year. The Building Maintenance Coordinator would maintenance and monitor the condition of the building.
• Need to check on any insurance implications.
• The idea of reaching out to various town groups to see how each group sees themselves being involved in the use and future of the building was raised.

Jacobs Road Security System:
The Board voted to approve a quote of $3,073.00 from Detectoguard to replace the original equipment for the entrance alarm at the Jacobs Road building.
 
Annual Maintenance for Generators:
Robyn to  speak to the Highway Superintendent about whether that department could provide high level maintenance, such as oil and filter changes, if the Town contracted for the lower level of maintenance with Kinsley, a generator service company.
 
Response to MTRSD—FY22 Error:
Attorney Lampke has sent a letter to the MTRSD Attorney Dupere asking some questions for clarification in part of the assessment process. No response has been received to date.
 
AT&T v. Town of Heath Intervenors:

• Kevin Maloney spoke with the Board and reaffirmed that they would like the Select Board represented at any meetings for extra-legal discussion.
• Robyn reported that she had spoken with town counsel about proceeding with this and was given guidance about how she should represent the Town in these meetings.
• Attorney Ed Pare had informed intervenor, Ed Whittaker, that he is the only representative that AT&T has and that he would be willing to enter into discussion within the context of the existing site.
• Kevin envisioned that the first meeting would be a brainstorming session with perhaps three to four meetings to follow. He will send out emails with possible dates for such discussion.
• Robyn affirmed that the Board made their decision at the time to try to lessen the impact of the inevitable. She also stated that, according to town counsel, a mechanism can be used to have simultaneous meetings of the three parties with a separate executive session of the Select Board.

11 Bellor Road:

• Hilma will send a new email to the canabis company about the debt the Town’s incurred in legal fees. The farm that is beginning construction needs to obtain building permits for the work that has already commenced and any future work.

Community Hall 150th Anniversary Celebration:

• Robyn stated that the committee is pulling together plans for the day’s activities.

Town Coordinator’s Report Highlights:

• MTRSD FY22 Error: Met with attorneys, Brian DeVriese and Bob McGahan to discuss information from attorneys. Reviewed draft letter prepared by attorneys.
• Sawyer Hall: Hilma met with Bob Viarengo on behalf of the HHS to view the former Assessors’ office on the second floor. He expressed interest in possibly working out an arrangement with the Town to use that space for their document storage. He will be speaking with the HHS Directors about this.
• Line Painting: Pat Geary of Infinity Line Co. to black out existing lines, paint new parking lines including two handicap parking spaces for the cost would be $550.0. The board approved. [The work has been completed.]