Orange Board of Selectmen Meeting
August 1, 2007

Present: Chairman Steven Adam, Vice Chairman Robert Andrews, and Clerk
Richard Sheridan

Also Present: Town Administrator Richard Kwiatkowski and Administrative
Coordinator Carol Mayer

I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Steven Adam called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. .

II. ACTION -
? Ralph C. Mahar School Athletics– Permit for 1st Annual Road Race –
Proposed Road Race to start at Mahar Regional School, down South Main Street, left on Gay Street, right on Pleasant, right on East River Street, right on Prentiss Street, right on Burrill Avenue, left on South Main Street back to Mahar. They anticipate 50-75 people to do one loop around. There will be mile markers and a vehicle following the last person in the race. This event will happen rain or shine. Robert Andrews motioned to approve the application for the 1st Annual Mahar Athletics Road Race to take place on August 4, 2007 as presented, waiving the $10.00 fee. Richard Sheridan second. All in favor. None opposed.

? Permit for Sale of a Motor Vehicle– Request from Richard Belsky, 258 South
Main Street, Orange for a permit to sell a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am at his residence. Robert Andrews motioned to approve the application for Richard Belsky, 258 South Main Street to sell a 2005 Silver Pontiac Grand Am Sedan. Richard Sheridan second. All in favor. None opposed.

? Letter of Resignation – Administrative Coordinator – Robert Andrews
motioned to accept the letter of resignation from Administrative Coordinator Carol Mayer and asked that a letter of appreciation be sent to Ms. Mayer for all she has done. Richard Sheridan seconded. All in favor. None opposed. Rick Kwiatkowski explained that the advertisement for the Administrative Coordinator position will be in the Athol Daily News and The Recorder on August 1, 2, 3 and 4th requesting resumes to be in by August 15, 2007. They have to anticipate that the new hire will need to give a 2 week notice and hope to have the position filled after Labor Day in September. Mr. Andrews mentioned that this person should be aware of the 6-month probation period before a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed. Rick reminded the Board that the position is an exempt position and the MOU is a factor.

? Department of Environmental Protection Letter - Rick Kwiatkowski wanted
the Board to take note of Page 3, Item III of DEP’s letter dated July 23, 2007 regarding the Wastewater Flows to Wastewater Treatment Plant, advising that the Town’s average is exceeding allowable waste and asking the town to address present and future projects. A Consent Agreement is suggested to get the system back into compliance, which might include establishing a “bank” where the Town undertakes removal of I/I and project proponents, then “buy” some of the capacity prior to introducing flow. The Millers Landing subdivision contractor will replace a 800-foot. line with a much better system which will help with flow. The draft Consent Agreement will state that we are willing to come up with a plan to improve the system and lay the groundwork for future expansion and not tax the future system.

Steven Adam said that the letter indicates that replacement of the pipe on East River Street will improve the I/I, but it has not been proven yet. The Contractor still needs to do a flow meter, so it is still up in the air. The concept is that the contractor take out what is there and improve it. This should reduce the I/I over time.

Rick Kwiatkowski said he would speak with Brian Harrington at DEP, but this letter is a result of a meeting with Mike Gorski, Mark Schleeweis, Brian Harrington, Bruce Merriam, Bob Andrews and himself. DEP will prepare a draft Consent Agreement for the Board’s consideration.

Motion to go into Executive Session by Robert Andrews for MGL Chapter 39, Section 23B, Reason #6 (To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body.)

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Mayer
Administrative Coordinator