Information for Meeting of Selectmen
Wednesday January 23, 2013 6:30 PM EST

CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Open Meeting at 6:30p.m.–These proceedings are being aired and recorded by AOTV-Emergency Exits Announcement
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:January 9, 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1.) Letter from Chief Haigh recognizing Officer Kovacevic
2.) Letter from Chief Haigh recognizing Officer Cole
3.) Final Public Hearing FY 2013 CDBG Application 2/16/13
OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC:
APPOINTMENTS: 
1.)Police Chief Robert Haigh, Jr. – Appointment of Christopher Bisceglia
2.)Rebecca Bialecki – Update on North Quabbin Woods
3.)Town Governance Committee – Presentation of Final Town Governance Report
4.)Police Chief Robert Haigh, Jr. – Civil Service Requisition of New Hire & Online Processing
5.)Ed Billiel – Asking the BOS to authorize the Treasurer to borrow $49,550.00 for the purpose of purchasing a Ford F-350 Dump Truck for the Sewer Dept. (WWTF) as voted in Article 4 at the STM on 1-10-13
6.)Karl Bittenbender – Anti-Displacement & Relocation Assistance Certification – for signature
7.)Karl Bittenbender – Anti-Displacement & Relocation Assistance Plan – for Review
8.)Karl Bittenbender – Town of Orange Grievance Procedure – for review
9.)Karl Bittenbender – Designation of Environmental Certifying Officer – for signature
10.)Karl Bittenbender – Housing Rehab Revolving Loan Fund Contract with HRA
11.)Karl Bittenbender – CDBG Certifications
NEW BUSINESS:
1.)B.P.O Elks Lodge #1837 Annual Beano Report to MA State Lottery Commission
OLD BUSINESS: 
1.)Commonwealth Security Trust Fund Grant Awards $20,000 ea. to Police & Fire Departments; Bucket Truck Purchase for Fire Department and Vehicle Purchase for Police Dept.
2.)Commonwealth Connection Contracts – Josh Knechtel
3.)Announcement of Planning & Development Director
4.)Mileage Logs
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S REPORT:
CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS FOR ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
EXECUTIVE SESSION: M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21, Reason #2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel; AND Reason #3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
NEXT MEETING  - February 6, 2013 @ 6:30p.m – Town Hall Meeting Room
The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be discussed at the meeting.  Not all items may in fact be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.