Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2009

Present: J. Huber, W. Martell, K. Leahey

In the absence of Chairman Martin, Selectman Huber called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

Kestrel Trust/Keyes Conservation Restriction:

Martell motioned to sign the promissory note and one other document regarding the Conservation Restriction on the Edmund Keyes property/Huber seconded based upon previous meetings regarding same/motion passed unanimously. Martell and Huber signed the note.

Selectmen discussed briefly the cost of legal fees that the Town has incurred regarding this transaction and the likelihood of recouping those fees. Leahey said that she would call Katie Klein from Kopelman and Paige to inquire whether or not she has spoken to Kristen DeBoer of the Trust regarding this and, after that conversation, develop an invoice to submit to the Trust for reimbursement of the legal fees.

Gates Foundation Grant:

Martell motioned to transfer $1,300 from the cable franchise fee to the Library expense line/Huber seconded/motion passed unanimously.

The transfer of funds will facilitate the Gates Foundation Grant.

Building Inspector:

The Board discussed the imminent departure of Building Inspector Chip Lapointe and the process for finding his replacement. Martell had asked Treasurer Edna Holloway for an accounting of what Lapointe has been paid in recent years and she provided the following information: for the past four years, Lapointe has been paid: $6,050, $7,178, $6,500 and, $6,400.

Martell shared that according to Lapointe, the Hadley Building Inspector is interested in taking on the part-time Pelham position. Martell said that he will call Chip and get more information. The Board also asked Leahey to call the Hampshire County Retirement Board to inquire if Lapointe might continue in the position beyond July 1, 2009 while the Town searches for a suitable replacement.

Other Business:

Martell made a motion to rescind a transfer made at the June 15th meeting of $100 to the Town Clerk’s salary/Huber seconded/motion passed unanimously.

Martell motioned to adjourn/Huber seconded/motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Kim Leahey
Administrative Aide