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Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-17-agenda-6769.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2024-09-17 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2024-09-17-agenda-6769.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09172024-6769 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, September 17, 2024 7:00 PM REVISED AGENDA Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the m eeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. PUBLIC COMMENT*** x BOARD x PUBLIC III. ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHER BOARDS V. APPOINTMENTS 7:00 PM Joint Meeting with Sewer Commission Re: 3 vacancies: Joseph Hurley, Scott Dall, Tom Indge, and Eli Torres 7:15 PM Bernard F. Lynch, Community Paradigm Associates, LLC. Re: Town Manager Salary (Via Zoom) 7:25 PM Chief Sullivan Re: (1) Ambulance Operating Subsidy; (2) Ambulance Uncollectible Account Write-offs; ; (3) Ambulance Rates 7:30 PM Lunenburg Boys & Girls Club Re: Haunted House; Memorial Drive; 10/18/24; 6:30-9:30 PM VI. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS VII. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER REPORT VIII. OLD BUSINESS (1) Status Update on Committed ARPA Funds IX. CURRENT BUSINESS ===PAGE 2=== 1. Minutes/Warrants/Action Items 2. Committee Reports 3. Workshop: FY25 Select Board Goals X. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE October 1st , October 8th XI. PUBLIC COMMENT*** x INTERIM TOWN MANAGER x PUBLIC x BOARD XII. 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Volunteers are the lifeblood of small towns. They bring talent, energy, and vision to many Boards and Commissions which deliver service to our citizens. If you are interested in serving your community, please complete the information below and return it to the Office of the Town Manager. Your completed application will be available for use by the Town Moderator and Select Board. Applications received on or before May 15 will be considered for appointments effective July 1; applications received after May 15 will be used to fill vacancies that occur or kept on file. Name: Date: Occupation: Please identify the education and experience that you possess that will further benefit the board/committee to which you are seeking appointment: Please see below list of Town Boards/Commissions. Please select up to five (5) areas of interest on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being your first preference. ___Agricultural Commission ___Americans with Disabilities Act Commission ___Architectural Preservation District Commission ___Bylaw Review Committee ___Capital Planning ___Cemetery Commission ___Conservation Commission ___Council on Aging ___Cultural Council ___Economic Development Committee ___Finance Committee ___Green Communities Committee ___Historical Commission ___Master Planning Steering Committee ___Parks Commission ___Personnel Committee ___Public Access Cable Committee ___Sewer Commission ___Stormwater Task Force ___Zoning Board of Appeal ___Other: _____________________________ Please feel free to attach anything that will help us carefully consider how to match your experience and interests with the needs of the Town. Thank you for thinking of serving your town. Signature Date Scott Dall 9/9/24 IT Manager 9/9/24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ===PAGE 5=== 9/9/24 To whom it may concern: Please see the comment below for consideration for the Lunenburg Serwer Commission appointment. I spent my children’s younger years coaching, serving on local sports boards and our children’s local schools and fundraising. As they graduated, I stayed on as a coach along with serving as Treasurer of Medford Babe Ruth for 15 years. In these roles, I learned patience, managerial and organizational skills. I also am a college educated accountant and spent 26 years in the private ŜôèťĺŘϟϙϙIϙŘôťŪŘIJôîϙťĺϙIJĖČēťϙŜèēĺĺīϙĖIJϙťēôϙôÍŘīƅϙ͑͏͏͏ЍŜϙċĺŘϙI“ϙôŘťĖƱèÍťĖĺIJŜϟϙϙIϙŕŘÍèťĖèôîϙæĺťēϙI“ϙÍIJîϙ accounting for the past 20 years, along with family life and volunteer roles. In those roles, I developed my analytical, forecasting and troubleshooting skills. I am also a Notary, so my character is in good standing. We moved to Lunenburg last year to our forever home and would now like to be fully involved in this community. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely Scott Dall ===PAGE 6=== ===PAGE 7=== ===PAGE 8=== ===PAGE 9=== MEMORANDUM – OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER 17 Main Street * Lunenburg, MA 01642 * (978) 582-4144 cterenzini@lunenburgma.gov * www.lunenburgma.gov TO: Select Board FROM: Carter Terenzini, Interim Town Manager RE: Miscellaneous Ambulance Matters DATE: September 11, 2024 CC: P. Sullivan; E. Ayala; file ______________________________________________________________________________ We bring before you three matters related to the ambulance service for your consideration and action. Operating Subsidy Re: Closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center (NVMC): Governor Healey’s office has issued a press release relative to various actions they suggest they are taking relative to the impact of the closure of NVMC (Attached). Amongst other items they state, “The Department of Public Health (DPH) is opening applications for towns to apply for capital investments to acquire and upgrade ambulances and emergency medical vehicles, emergency medical equipment, life support devices, maintenance equipment, and other capital equipment associated with municipally-owned ambulance and emergency medical vehicles.” However, they go on to say that “Eligible towns include Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, Pepperell, Shirley, and Townsend.” Chief Sullivan has reached out to the area Chiefs currently working on the financial impact of this closure (and while capital money is always nice the real issue is operational monies we have to absorb w/in our Proposition 2 ½ levy limit). You will find attached the Chief’s memorandum outlining his estimation of the costs and a Draft letter we are asking you to send to the Governor and delegation relative to ensuring we are amongst the communities deemed eligible for any so- called “impact” monies. Write-Offs: The Town’s policy calls for a quarterly review of the outstanding ambulance receivables and the writing off of amounts deemed as uncollectible by the Select Board. The amount recommended by the Fire Chief and Finance Director to be written off for this quarter is $28,661.66. The attached aging report shows those accounts. We will need a vote from the Select Board for approval of this action. We then write the accounts off for the purposes of our accounting but do turn them over to a collection agency with the appropriate accounting done if any revenues are received as a result of that process. As to other means of collection, having researched those employed by other communities and discussions with Town Counsel, this appears to be the most common and viable option in use. ===PAGE 10=== Ambulance Matters 9/11/2024 Page 2 Ambulance Rates: Your current rates have been left unchanged for approximately 10 years. The Chief has analyzed area rates and recommends increasing them as shown on the attached document. Please do understand that the majority of your calls are publicly funded and those rates will be paid at levels established by the funding agencies (Medicare/Medicaid). Thus, you may not see the kind of increase in revenues the raw billing rate increase might look like it would. Going forward, I urge you to establish a rotation schedule by which all departments analyze costs and fees in relation to comparison towns to not again see such a lengthy gap in addressing such matters. Sincerely, Carter Terenzini Interim Town Manager ===PAGE 11=== FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 30, 2024 CONTACT: Karissa Hand, Karissa.hand@mass.gov, 617-823-2258 Olivia James, olivia.james2@mass.gov, 617-549-9658 Healey-Driscoll Administration Outlines Plans to Support Communities and Workers Impacted by Steward’s Closure of Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center State has made available capital funding to support health care in impacted regions, expanded ambulance availability, held job fairs, opened call center BOSTON – Ahead of Steward Health Care’s planned closures of Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer on Saturday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is outlining steps it is taking to support impacted communities and hospital staff. “We’ve heard the concerns raised by the communities and staff impacted by Steward’s plans to close Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center. We share their frustration – Massachusetts communities should never have been put in this position,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Our teams have been preparing for this, and we will ensure that residents continue to have access to high-quality medical care and that all staff is connected to new employment opportunities at other facilities.” “We understand the uncertainty so many are feeling as these trusted institutions wind down operations and care for their final few patients,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This transition is emotional and unsettling for patients, employees, and communities, and our goal is to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible. We remain committed to preserving access to essential medical services and securing jobs for those affected by these closures.” The state is working to support health care access in impacted areas. The Department of Public Health (DPH) is opening applications for towns to apply for capital investments to acquire and upgrade ambulances and emergency medical vehicles, emergency medical equipment, life support devices, maintenance equipment, and other capital equipment associated with municipally-owned ambulance and emergency medical vehicles. Eligible towns include Ayer, Devens, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, Pepperell, Shirley, and Townsend. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services is engaged in ongoing discussions with UMass Memorial Health and other providers in the region with the goal of reimagining future care on the Nashoba Valley Medical Center campus. UMass Memorial Health is considering alternative possibilities, such as converting the hospital’s emergency room into an urgent care facility. While these discussions are in the early stages, there will be continued collaboration with UMass to attempt to provide an alternative healthcare option for residents. To help ease the transition to new providers and new employers, DPH stood up its Incident Command system in early May and it has been meeting daily to plan for potential scenarios, ===PAGE 12=== including the possibility of hospital closures. The actions that the state is taking – or will take -- to support the affected communities include: 1. Supporting the preservation and relocation of primary care practices, and some specialty care, and other services in the medical office buildings on the Carney and Nashoba Valley campuses; 2. Working with emergency medical services, local fire chiefs, and ambulance companies to address the impact of closures on transport time and emergency vehicle availability; 3. Organizing stand-by ambulances at both hospi tals 24/7 for seven days following closure to triage and transport any patients who arrive at the emergency departments; 4. Working with the Executive Office of Veterans Services and the VA system to transition care of veterans who had received care at Nashoba Valley and Carney; 5. Continuing to work to identify and communicate transportation options for patients who will need to travel to new hospitals, offices, and other health care facilities; 6. Working with the Department of Mental Health to support the opening of geriatric psychiatry beds at Good Samaritan Medical Center to offset the loss of beds at Carney and Nashoba Valley; 7. Facilitating the transfer of medical residents from Carney to other hospitals where they can continue their training; 8. Protecting ongoing access for patients to their medical records, imaging studies, and other vital health and medical information; 9. Supporting the Community Care Pharmacy, which had been in the Carney Hospital lobby, as it seeks to relocate to a new site in the Dorchester community; 10. Creating resources for patients, families, and communities, including a dedicated Steward Transition website, a call center, an interactive urgent care center map, and an interactive hospital capacity dashboard. “The closure of a hospital is a devastating blow to a community, and in this case, the speed at which the process unfolded has added a further layer of disruption for so many residents,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh. “As Steward runs away from its obligations in these communities, we are running toward them to do what is needed to maintain access to essential medical care for patients and support the dedicated employees who have been delivering extraordinary care during this difficult time. We stand with these communities as we all move through this transition.” “Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center have been there for patients and families during their most vulnerable and anxious moments,” said Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD, Commissioner of Public Health. “In the past few weeks, we have heard remarkable stories highlighting the special bond that exists among these hospitals, the patients who seek care there, and the heroes who deliver that care. We must honor the legacies of these hospitals by supporting all those who have turned to them for healing, hope, and strength. We take this responsibility to heart, and we will not walk away from these communities.” Additionally, the state has been actively engaged for weeks with staff at the two facilities. The MassHire Rapid Response team has been onsite at Nashoba Valley and Carney to provide hundreds of workers with job services, including one-on-one and group meetings to explain unemployment insurance procedures and other programs, sharing job leads and job placement ===PAGE 13=== with employees based on their skills and the needs of the employer, providing targeted job search workshops, resume building and interview technique and preparation, and providing individualized assistance to troubleshoot challenges and answer questions. Rapid Response held four job fairs at both hospitals on Friday, August 23rd and Tuesday, August 27th. The job fairs provided an opportunity for impacted workers to meet directly with health care companies from across the state. There were 55 health care employers at the fairs with their job openings ranging from administrative positions, janitorial, security, maintenance, food service, Certified Nursing Assistants, Registered Nurses, and more. “We know that losing a job is an incredibly stressful time for workers and their families and that’s why the administration has been working urgently to provide impacted workers from Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center with resources to connect interested workers with new jobs as soon as possible,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones. “Our team continues to work side by side with affected workers in both communities to deliver employment services, especially for the in-demand roles we know are critical for the health care industry in Massachusetts.” Information about the closure of Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center and resources available to the patients, employees, and communities can be found at Steward Health Care transitions | Mass.gov or by calling the Commonwealth’s Steward Health Care Call Center at 617-468-2189 (local) or 833-305-2070 (toll-free) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (excluding Massachusetts holidays). ===PAGE 14=== September 17, 2024 Governor Healey w/CCs to the Legislative Delegation I write on behalf of a unanimous Select Board. As you know, the closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center has impacted multiple communities in Central Massachusetts, including their municipal ambulance services. The Governor’s Press Release of August 30th spoke to funding being available to offset unanticipated ambulance costs in eight of the communities served by Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Our Board was disappointed to learn that the Town of Lunenburg was not included on this list. While the impact on our Ambulance Service is not as extensive as some communities, it is still significant. Our Fire Chief anticipates at least fifty-five transports now having to go to further facilities than nearby Leominster Hospital. He also anticipates at least an additional fifty mutual aid calls to other communities. This will be due to their ambulances being out of their Service Area more often due to longer transports. While we hope to be included in the possibility of receiving capital grants from the Department of Public Health we must report that our great concern is with operational costs we will incur within the limits of Proposition 2 ½. Our Chief estimates that the closure will result in a roughly $28,000 in additional expenses for the balance of FY’25. We would respectfully request that Lunenburg be included in the list of communities eligible for any financial assistance the state may provide to mitigate our expenses with this untimely closure. Sincerely Yours, Lunenburg Select Board ===PAGE 15=== Cost Estimate Breakdown Fire Chief Patrick Sullivan September 11, 2024 In Calendar 2023 Lunenburg Fire transported 110 patients to Nashoba Valley Medical Center. We assume half (55) of those patients will require transport to further distanced facilities. The other half will go to Leominster Hospital. 55 Transports to further distance facilities Estimated total time on call- 2-3 hours Estimate an average of 52 miles round trip. (Emerson is 26 miles from the Station, one way) Estimate an additional 50 mutual aid Ambulance calls to backfill other communities. For calculation purposes, the same mileage and total call time were used for these calls. There is a high degree of variation possible here, depending on where the call is, what it is and where the patient is transported to. Estimate Station coverage at 2 Firefighter/Paramedics recalled to cover Station at top step OT rate. ($46.3818/hr) 55 Transports to further Destinations 1 extra hour OT per covering FF/PM $5,102 50 Additional Mutual Aid Ambulance Calls 2 FF/PM on Station coverage @ 3 hrs each $13,914.54 Fuel estimation 52 miles per call x 105 calls- $5,460 extra miles Estimate 12 mpg on ambulances x $3.60/gallon diesel- $1,638.00 Estimate an additional $1000/year in additional maintenance $1,000.00 Estimated additional costs of medications & consumable supplies $4,00.00 Total estimated additional expenses in FY’25 $25,654.54 “Cushion” for unexpected increases in fuel or supplies cost (10%) $2,565.54 Final Total $28,219.99 ===PAGE 16=== ===PAGE 17=== Ambulance Rate Increase Proposal September 11, 2024 Chief Patrick Sullivan - Ambulance rates have not increased in nearly 10 years - EMS expenses have grown significantly in the last 8 years (Additional FT Staff, added expense of Paramedic Level) - Current rates are nearly the lowest in the Region (based on 2023 survey) o Current Rates are only 50-60% of average for the region - Proposal is as follows: o Combine current ancillary costs into BLS rate (minus Dfib for ALS1 & ALS2) o Add fee for Cardiac monitor as part of costs combined into base rate for Advanced Life Support (ALS1 & ALS2) ($324, which is average of other ALS services in the area) o Increase mileage to $36/mile ($35.87 is District average) (This is probably one of the most noticeable impacts due to traveling longer distance.) - Proposal places our rates at or slightly above district average - Increase does not affect Medicare/Medicaid patients which are on average 60-65% of our transports - Rate increases will generate some additional revenue to help offset costs. o Unlike a private service, we are here to provide an emergency service to residents and the fees offset some of our costs. o 60-65% of our transports are Medicare/Medicaid, which we have to accept their rates. (Also protects our older residents) ƒ This also limits what we take in from the rate increases. (Really only applies to approximately 40% of our transports) ƒ The Medicare rates do not come close to offsetting our costs, but this is a challenge for all services. o Since operating at the Paramedic Level, the majority of our transports are either ALS1 or ALS2 rates ƒ 2023- 41% BLS/ 59% ALS ƒ 2024 (Jan-Aug)- 32% BLS/68% ALS - Rough Estimation of additional revenue generated: o Took FY ’23 Transport volume and applied proposed increases to that. o Estimated $44,177 increase ƒ Again, 60-65% of calls are Medicare/Medicaid/Govt insurance o Keep in mind that we are doing more runs and more ALS calls, so this number is conservative. ƒ Based on FY23 Vs. FY’24 (to end of April) we are on track to meet or exceed FY’23 ƒ 221 more ALS Calls in FY’24 vs FY’23 ===PAGE 18=== o We will also continue to see a substantial decrease in what is paid to 3rd party ALS services. ƒ These will be instances where we can staff the 2nd ambulance but not at the Paramedic Level. - Rate Explanations o BLS- Emergency response and Basic Life Support Care (Basic assessment, splinting, spinal immobilization, oxygen, BLS Medications); Generally stable, non-critical conditions o ALS1- Emergency response with an ALS Assessment (Paramedic or Advanced EMT) and one or more advanced level interventions. (IV, monitor/EKG, Advanced/Paramedic level medications); Moderately ill patients. This is the majority of our ALS Level transports o ALS2- Emergency response with a minimum of 3 IV medications administered OR at least 1 Paramedic Level intervention. (Defibrillation/cardioversion/pacing, Intraosseous fluids, Endotracheal Intubation, chest decompression); These are critical patients Service Current District Avg. % current rate below District Avg Proposed Rate % of District Avg Dist Top End % top end Medicare Medicare % of proposed rate BLS $731.46 $1,226.98 -60% $1582 123% $1619 97% $468.15 28% ALS1 $868.62 $1,653.65 -52% $1810 109% $2419 75% $555.93 31% ALS2 $1,257.20 $2,303.72 -54% $2195 95% $3236 68% $804.64 37% Mileage $20 $35.87 -54% 36 101% $50 72% $9.02 25% Airway $267.62 Varies; some Depts include in base rates Included in Base Rate Monitor DFib $236.09 IV $236.09 Oxygen $110.19 Ext EMT $170.34 $170.34 ALS Intercept $350 $310 +12%* $350 *-Most service moving to $350 for ALS Intercept ===PAGE 19=== Percentage of Transports- Medicare/Medicaid vs. Other – FY’23 Medicare-45% Medicaid- 16% Private Ins- 14% Commercial- 13% Other- 13% Increase will really only apply to roughly 39% of calls 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 BLS ALS1 ALS2 Mileage Ambulance Rates Medicare Current Rates Proposed Rates Region Avg rates Region top rates ===PAGE 20=== MEMORANDUM – OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER 17 Main Street * Lunenburg, MA 01642 * (978) 582-4144 cterenzini@lunenburgma.gov * www.lunenburgma.gov TO: Select Board FROM: Carter Terenzini, Interim Town Manager RE: Weekly Report DATE: September 17, 2024 CC: Department Heads; file ______________________________________________________________________________ Board/Committee/Commission Vacancies: I think it bears repeating that volunteers on our many boards, commissions and committees, are the lifeblood of the organization. They are a way to learn about and influence, how we operate and the policies and projects we develop and pursue. The following is a list of current vacancies: Agricultural Commission (1 vacancy)* Architectural Preservation District Commission (1 vacancy) Board of Health (1 vacancy; Joint Appointment with Board of Health until next ATE) Conservation Commission (1 vacancy) Cultural Council (4 vacancies) Green Communities Committee (2 Associate vacancies) Historical Commission (2 vacancies) Open Space Committee (1 Member at Large vacancy) Personnel Committee (5 vacancies) Public Access Cable Committee (1 vacancy) Sewer Commission (3 vacancies, Joint Appt w/Sewer Commission) Storm Water Task Force Zoning Board of Appeals (1 vacancy for alternate.) * Application now under review by Commission Chair If you have any questions about these opportunities, or are not exactly certain as to what might be the best fit for your talents and interests, let us know and we will connect you with the right person to have a conversation with. Employment Opportunities with the Town: Seasonal Laborer, Public Safety Front Desk Clerk are undergoing final background checks and should be before you on 10/01. We interviewed for Assessing Administrative Assistant and are trying to connect with them now to make an offer. That leav es su with the follwoiogn open posoitons as of today. Ass’t Sewer Business Manager Network Administrator (40 hours/week) Weekly Report Date: 09/17/2024 ===PAGE 21=== Page: 2 More information on each position can be found on the website under job opportunities. Request for Proposals/IFB • Lunenburg Adult Activity Center Replacement Roof: Awarded and being finalized • Historic Properties Survey: Two bids received now under review • Library Exterior Paint Project IFB - Bids due September 19th. Mandatory site visit was this past Thursday • Municipal Building Design Services RFP – Draft template was sent to Committee for review. • PAYT/Recycling: final review with Contractor Tomorrow • Library Teen Room: Modified scope to fit budget and design issue with one of the walls scheduled for demo; Scheduled for Central Register on 10/02 w/bids due 10/23; Possible delay by one week based upon current design and scope • DPW Floor Repair: On same schedule • DPW Trees: On same schedule The DPW roof, and Town Hall Roof will be about two weeks behind this schedule. I have authorized a cost estimator for the Ritter building to try to bring people together on what we can do instead of continually lamenting what we cannot do. Other Matters: You have Annies first crack at sending you an assembled packet for your meetings. It needs a tweak or three but I will be discussing at the staff meeting the hows of getting it posted for the general public once we have those worked out. I attended the Finance Committee along with the Finance Director. They approved a $5k transfer of funds to continue the transportation program until we can get to the Fall Town Meeting. We have created the countdown calendar which will have a Draft before you on 10/4; a second cut on 10/11 and a final vote on 10/15. I’m working with the FinCom Chair and Moderator on how they would like the Voter’s Guide prepared. Julie B and I met with the Facilities Director in our now weekly meeting to try and start assigning hard dates to bidding. At this point we have nine potential articles (plus the possibility of amendments to the personnel by-law as the result of the two upcoming employee listening sessions. We have made a minor change to the one session per employee requests (moving one up earlier in the day and allowing them to use whichever is easier for them to attend. I meet with the FinCom Thursday to review the potential articles, transfers for the Weights and Measures issue, the Oct/November gap in the continuation of the transportation program and the Small Towns web site, timelines for the runup to the FTM and ATM. I attended the School Committee of 09/04 to vote on the collective bargaining agreement with the Re: Paraprofessional Union (1 yr @ 4%). Listening to the discussion I noted some concerns over the proposed Financial Management “Manual” and have encouraged the Superintendent to get those to us that we might sit as a team and work out appropriate language to cover both their concerns and the statues. I also sent out an email which – hopefully – clears up any misunderstanding as to why the warrant mailers have to be ready so far in advance of the meetings. I had a lengthy meeting with the Facilities Director on all of our capital accounts. It appears they are but a fraction of what is needed to do the most minimal of the proposed projects. He shared his grave operational concerns for the TC Passios building in the coming winter. In addition, the Finance Director has informed me that there is apparently a deficit of roughly $90k in the account that pays to operate the TC with the red ink growing We have come up with a path forward and will be asking all of the interested parties to meet within the next ten days or so to try to sort out a path forward that best sues the available dollars and a short term plan ===PAGE 22=== until the work of the Lunenburg Municipal Building Design Committee can be more fully fleshed out. I will be in the office next Tuesday, Wednesday (pm), Thursday and Friday (am) but available by phone and email if needed otherwise. ===PAGE 23=== Page 1 of 5 Select Board Meeting Minutes September 10, 2024 Town of Lunenburg Select Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday September 10, 2024 PRESENT: Caesar Nuzzolo, Michael-Ray Jeffreys, Amanda Moore, Tom Alonzo, Renee Emkey OTHERS: Carter Terenzini CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Caesar Nuzzolo. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Member Nuzzolo noted that it was being recorded and broadcast live on Lunenburg Public Access Channel, Facebook Live, and would be uploaded to the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel. BOARD COMMENTS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS George Burden, 57 Whiting Street, raised issues regarding unfulfilled public document requests directed at the interim town manager. He highlighted issues surrounding a property dispute involving a shed on common land, tied to perceived retaliatory actions connected to potential preferential tax treatment for certain individuals, suggesting a connection to board member Mr. Jeffreys. He expressed frustration over non-receipt of requested documents and alleged obstructions in communication channels. Member Nuzzolo assured that there would be follow- up on these document requests. ANNOUNCEMENTS Member Nuzzolo shared announcements including a flu vaccine clinic hosted by the Nashoba Board of Health is scheduled for October 3 rd from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Lunenburg Library. The clinic is open to all ages and preregistration is required at neshoba.org/calendar. Attendees are asked to bring their insurance cards; however, those without insurance will not be turned away. Additionally, the Lunenburg Agricultural Commission will host an agricultural fair on October 5th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at TC Passios. He also mentioned the second town official meet and greet, scheduled for Thursday, September 26th, at 5:30 PM at Lower Places Ranch. APPOINTMENTS Bicycles Battling Cancer Request to Pass through Lunenburg on September 22, 2024. It was noted that necessary approvals from both the police and fire chiefs had been obtained. Member Nuzzolo and fellow board members, familiar with the event's history as it had occurred multiple times over the years, were satisfied that all preparations were adequate. Member Alonzo made Motion to approve the Bicycles Battling Cancer request to pass through ===PAGE 24=== Page 2 of 5 Select Board Meeting Minutes September 10, 2024 Lunenburg on September 22, 2024, give the data and the map provided by the applicant. Seconded by Member Emkey. All, aye. Passed unanimously (5-0-0). TOWN MANAGER REPORT Carter Terenzini provided a comprehensive update on staffing vacancies, reporting progress in the recruitment of various positions including the land use director, administrative assistant, seasonal laborers, and public safety desk staff. Despite efforts, certain roles such as the assistant sewer business manager remain unfilled. Mr. Terenzini acknowledged the critical role of volunteers in town operations, noting vacancies on multiple boards, including the Agricultural Commission, Architectural Preservation District Commission, Board of Health, Conservation, Cultural Council, Green Communities, Historical Commission, Open Space Committee, and the Sewer Commission. Carter elaborated on ongoing infrastructure projects and funding concerns. He reported on the community's need to find suitable candidates for the Sewer Commission and efforts to schedule a joint meeting between the board and the commission. In discussions with Chris Ruth, facilities director, Carter highlighted operational challenges, particularly focusing on municipal buildings such as the TC Passios, the Ritter building, and the Adult Activity Center roof replacement project. Financial concerns were raised regarding projected shortfalls for planned renovations due to escalating costs over time. Carter underscored the potential requirement to augment the facilities maintenance budget at town meetings to avert deficits. Efforts to streamline certain town processes, for example, making forms fillable online to facilitate volunteer applications, were also underway, promising to enhance operational efficiencies. OLD BUSINESS Review ARPA Funding requests and committed funds: Carter discussed concerns regarding committed funding deadlines related to ARPA. He noted that there had been concerns regarding wage rates, which led to a review with town counsel. Upon review, the conclusion was that the previously thought wage rates did not apply. Additionally, Carter mentioned that the senior center was preparing to order its equipment while promising the board an actual expenditure report by the next week. The interpretation of 'committed' funds under ARPA has been an issue as it changed from defined commitments to being under contract, which affected timelines for certain projects. Member Jeffreys highlighted concerns from the library trustees, who are striving to get their projects to the RFP stage by addressing delays, such as cost estimation, which is seen as the main hold-up at present. The board is very conscious of these deadlines and the need for projects to be under agreement to ensure funding is retained prior to potential reallocation. Carter reassured the board that there were efforts to ensure progress on these projects, with additional input from Chris Ruth regarding cost estimators and assistance from interim town contacts to push things forward. Draft Financial Policy Manual: Carter introduced a draft of the financial policy manual, encouraging members to review and provide commentary within three weeks. ===PAGE 25=== Page 3 of 5 Select Board Meeting Minutes September 10, 2024 Board/Committee Handbook: No current updates were provided. Carter indicated the handbook would become a focus once financial policies were reviewed. FY’25 Select Board Goals: Interim Town Manager highlighted the importance of involving various departments to identify necessary resources for achieving board goals in the fiscal year. The board considered implementing workshops, either within regular meetings or as separate sessions, to ensure in-depth discussions on aligning goals with actionable steps to establish a clear path for future town planning. Member Nuzzolo: x emphasized the need for strategic budget management, focusing on staffing and municipal buildings to meet financial and infrastructure challenges in the town. x Staffing and employee development were prioritized, with an emphasis on staff recognition, ongoing training, and structured annual performance evaluations to encourage continuous improvement. x Municipal buildings were a focal point; particularly the Ritter building and TC Passios, which face funding shortfalls and rising renovation costs due to aged infrastructure. x Maintaining alignment between select board and administration efforts on budgetary goals, project timelines, and staffing remained a discussion priority. Member Moore: - Goal-Setting Process: x Establish a formal annual goal-setting process x Engage town departments and key stakeholders. x Foster community involvement through public forums, surveys, and digital tools. x Establish clear and measurable objectives for transparent progress. - Staff Retention, Development, and Communication: x Create a town-wide employee recognition policy. x Conduct regular surveys to assess job satisfaction and identify improvements. x Offer training programs, workshops, and educational opportunities. x Enhance communication between the select board and town employees, within charter limits. - Transparency and Accessibility: x Launch an informative public dashboard for easy access to town data. x Guarantee timely posting of meeting agendas and minutes. x Make Select Board Meeting materials available to the public. x Enhance communication via social media, local media, and town website. x Establish regular public office hours for select board member-resident interactions. x Offer "Lunenburg 101" sessions to educate and engage residents in governance. ===PAGE 26=== Page 4 of 5 Select Board Meeting Minutes September 10, 2024 Flat Hill Road Speed Limit: Carter informed attendees of ongoing discussions with key departments about addressing community concerns while adhering to regulatory requirements. CURRENT BUSINESS Minutes/Warrants/Action Items Minutes: Continuous use of AI-generated minutes was criticized for its quality, with instances highlighted where the content was deemed unintelligible, underscoring the need for accurate and comprehensive meeting documentation. Carter Terenzini apologized for the oversight and highlighted ongoing efforts to address the backlog. Member Alonzo and Member Emkey expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the current methods used for disseminating meeting minutes and the collective endeavor to enhance this process. Warrants: It was noted by Member Alonzo that the warrants received from this week's DocuSign process were not ideal as they primarily included the signature sheet, lacking the full documentation essential for an informed review. COMMITTEE REPORTS School Committee: Member Emkey reported updates on capital projects including: x Completion of primary school AC mini split project for 12 classrooms, with 1 classroom rolling into the next phase due to cost increases. x Turkey Hill window security film project is in progress. x Delays on the Turkey Hill exterior door upgrade, security upgrades, fire alarm system, and Primary School security upgrades due to pending asbestos testing report. x Draft FY’26 capital projects prioritized, with primary school driveway and playgrounds and Turkey Hill hot water tank as top priorities. Capital Planning Committee: Member Alonzo mentioned no meetings have been scheduled yet Master Plan Steering Committee: Member Moore indicated that meetings are starting again in October, with a date to be determined. Municipal Building Design Committee: Member Jeffreys reported that they met to discuss and review an RFP involving Julie's assistance. They plan to finalize and release this RFP shortly, with an upcoming meeting next week for further progress. Finance Committee: Member Alonzo mentioned the finance committee appointing committee met reappointing Tom Gray Upcoming Meetings: September 17th and October 1st, with focus on further development on Board goals. ===PAGE 27=== Page 5 of 5 Select Board Meeting Minutes September 10, 2024 PUBLIC COMMENTS Dave Passios, Whiting Street, shared updates concerning the Green Communities initiative, emphasizing the committee's aggressive collaboration with the school department. Their primary agenda has been the implementation of phase 2 of the mini splits in the October grant round. Emphasizing joint efforts, he highlighted the productive meeting involving Kelly Brown from the superintendent's office, the business director, and the participation of Unitil's representative. Their efforts aim to secure funding between $100,000 and $125,000 from Green Communities to support their initiatives. The October timeline is crucial due to summer school infrastructural needs. Securing timely funding is essential to maintain operational efficiency and avoid disruptions to the school district's educational plans. BOARD COMMENTS Member Alonzo: Described a successful community initiative where around 12 members came together to install a bocce court at the Adult Activity Center. He commended the spirit of teamwork and community, leading to the completion of the project in approximately an hour and a half. He expressed gratitude to Chris Ruth and all volunteers involved, highlighting a strong sense of community accomplishment, anticipating the court's prolonged use by residents. Member Jeffreys: Proposed formally recognizing the police chief's significant contributions and service to the town, including advancing the force's professionalism and training, ahead of his retirement. The board acknowledged the positive impact of his tenure on the police force and the community. ADJOURN Member Alonzo made Motion to adjourn. Seconded by Member Moore. All, aye. Passed (5-0-0) Meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM ===PAGE 28=== Page 1 of 4 Select Board Meeting Minutes December 5, 2023 Town of Lunenburg Select Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday December 5, 2023 7:00 PM PRESENT: Michael-Ray Jeffreys, Lou Franco, Tom Alonzo, Renee Emkey, Caesar Nuzzolo (Remote via Zoom) OTHERS: Heather Lemieux, Police Chief Thomas Gammel CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Member Jeffreys. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Member Jeffreys noted that it was being recorded and broadcast live on Lunenburg Public Access Channel, Facebook Live, and would be uploaded to the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel following the meeting. BOARD COMMENTS Member Emkey: Announced that the Lunenburg Basketball Booster is hosting its first Holiday Fair on December 9th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Lunenburg Middle High School cafeteria. Member Alonzo: Expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the tree lighting event and recognized how well it was attended. Shared upcoming plans for the Lunenburg Water District's special town meeting on January 10th to discuss a water treatment plant pilot at Lancaster Avenue Wells. Lou Franco: Announced the inductions into the Lunenburg Century with events for Frederick Cuddy and Mario Patacchiola. He shared induction details and invited people to reserve spots by calling 978-582-4166. PUBLIC COMMENTS George Burden, 39 Cortland Circle: Voiced concerns during public comment about harassment from neighbors, specifically involving "misters Sarapas and Liu," leading to police involvement. He spoke of unresolved neighborhood disputes and inadequate responses from local authorities. Despite complaints against the police chief and numerous emails to the town manager, Burden cited little feedback and conflicting info from Officer Thibodeaux on property hunting rules. He also noted a property tax reduction contrary to town trends, intensifying his grievances. John Bowen & Jeanmarie Price, 162 Highland Street: Presented a prepared statement expressing concerns with the Lunenburg Cemetery Commission, particularly regarding an encounter with Chairwoman Miss Yasko at a public library meeting. He questioned the remark and felt rushed, leading to police being called when he attempted to continue his public comment. Bowen criticized the commission's handling of neighbor relations, citing unresolved fuel leaks and enforcement of dog rules with surveillance, contributing to false accusations against his property. He also alleged misuse of authority by probing citizens and potentially ===PAGE 29=== Page 2 of 4 Select Board Meeting Minutes December 5, 2023 involving the police unnecessarily, impacting community relations and sensitivity to citizens' issues. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Lemieux shared about the ongoing master plan survey available through the town's website and social media channels. The town offices will close in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on December 25th and 26th. APPOINTMENTS Presentation and Review of New Fee Schedules for the Building Department – Brian Gingras, Building Commissioner. The building commissioner presented a review of the new fee schedules for the building department, explaining adjustments based on surveys conducted of neighboring towns. Listings included residential and commercial building fee changes, with set rates of $12.75 per $1,000 for commercial and $10 per $1,000 for residential projects, as well as a minimum permit fee for commercial projects set at $150. The schedules also established rates for work orders and occupancy permits, such as $50 per unit for occupancy and a $75 fee for work without a permit. The presentation was an in-depth comparison with surrounding communities showcasing how the proposed increases generally aligned with median rates for the area. The board decided to postpone the vote on the new fee schedules to provide the public with an opportunity for comments and to ensure ample review, planning to revisit the decision at a future meeting. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Patrol Officer Paul Theodoulou to Sergeant The Town Manager recommended the promotion of Patrol Officer Paul Theodoulou to Sergeant. Officer Theodoulou addressed the board, and the board expressed support. Member Jeffreys made Motion to ratify the appointment of Patrol Officer Paul Theodoulou to the rank of Sergeant. Seconded by Lou Franco. Roll Call Vote: Member Nuzzolo, aye; Member Emkey, aye; Member Alonzo, aye; Member Franco, aye; Member Jeffreys, aye. Unanimous approval vote (5-0-0). An impromptu swearing-in ceremony followed the ratification. Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Assistant Town Accountant Amy Driggers. The Town Manager recommended Amy Driggers for the Assistant Town Accountant. Driggers addressed the board outlining her background in banking and bookkeeping as qualifications. Member Jeffreys made Motion to ratify the appointment of Amy Driggers as Assistant Town Accountant. Seconded by Lou Franco. Roll call vote: Aye by Member Nuzzolo, ===PAGE 30=== Page 3 of 4 Select Board Meeting Minutes December 5, 2023 Member Emkey, Member Alonzo, Member Franco, and Member Jeffreys. Unanimous approval (5-0-0). TOWN MANAGER REPORT: No Report OLD BUSINESS: None CURRENT BUSINESS Sign 100th Birthday Letters to Frederick Cuddy & Mario Patacchiola Board members signed letters in recognition of the 100th birthdays of Frederick Cuddy and Mario Patacchiola. Details included individual celebration dates and associated events. Vote to Extend the Pilot Health Insurance Opt Out Program Through FY25 The board discussed the health insurance opt-out program's pilot extension, highlighting synchronization challenges with certain enrollment periods with those of non-town affiliates. The board favored extension through FY25. Member Jeffreys made a Motion to extend the pilot Health Insurance Opt Out Program through fiscal year 2025. Seconded by Member Emkey. Roll call vote: Aye by Selectman Nuzzolo, Selectman Emkey, Selectman Alonzo, Selectman Franco, and Selectman Jeffreys. Unanimous approval (5-0-0). Unused Levy Capacity Letter for Pro Forma Recap and Third Quarter Preliminary Bills An explanation of the unused levy capacity was provided. The board signed off on the calculation, indicating an unused levy capacity of $8,629.17. Background: The documentation indicated an unused levy capacity amount of $8,629.17. This amount was affirmed following evaluation after the special town meeting. The excess levy capacity reflects a less-than-expected increase in taxes, demonstrating an exception this year to the typical allowance which equals the sum of 2.5% plus new growth. MINUTES/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS Warrants: Warrants presented were as follows: x Payroll Warrant: $1,030,042.89 x Accounts Payable Warrant: $144,864 x Payroll Deductions Warrant: $57,009.62 x Second Accounts Payable Warrant: $214,705.07 COMMITTEE REPORTS School Committee: Member Emkey highlighted efforts to convene the Storm Water Task Force and an upcoming school committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow night. ===PAGE 31=== Page 4 of 4 Select Board Meeting Minutes December 5, 2023 Capital Planning Committee: Member Alonzo informed about the ongoing process of evaluating requests and prioritizing for the town manager's upcoming budget considerations. Scheduled meetings are set for December 18th and 21st to finalize recommendations. Master Plan Steering Committee: Member Franco, noted a forthcoming meeting on December 7th at 6 PM in Town Hall. Upcoming Meetings: December 12th and December 19th PUBLIC COMMENTS Town Manager: Ms. Lemieux reiterated that public comment sessions at meetings were not meant for engagement or lengthy discussions, explaining their primary function is to allow members of the community to express their views and concerns succinctly. Acknowledging the voiced frustrations from earlier comments, the town manager stressed that there are always two sides to every story and emphasized the importance of considering all perspectives. The chair had explained earlier that the board's scope might lack direct authority and asked for understanding from all participants. Member Alonzo: Suggested that all meetings of public bodies should be both audio and video recorded to improve transparency. He also indicated that remote participants should have their cameras on for better accountability. Member Jeffreys: Highlighted the challenges faced by town staff due to excessive communications from a few members of the public, noting over 500 emails to the town manager. Emphasized the impact on productivity and encouraged the public to express their gratitude to staff. Member Franco: Criticized the excessive number of emails sent to staff as both harassment and a waste of town resources, urging citizens to consider the town's interest and to stop such practices. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Member Jeffreys made Motion to enter into executive session and to adjourn the meeting directly from executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A Section 21, subsection 3 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position, and subsection 6 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, which I do declare. Seconded by Member Alonzo. Roll call vote: Aye by Selectman Nuzzolo, Selectman Emkey, Selectman Alonzo, Selectman Franco, and Selectman Jeffreys. Unanimous approval (5-0-0). Public Meeting Adjourned 8:29 PM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-24-agenda-6784.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2024-09-24 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2024-09-24-agenda-6784.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09242024-6784 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, September 24, 2024 7:00 PM AGENDA Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e -mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Vote s may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. I. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. FY25 GOALS WORKSHOP III. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE October 1st, October 8th IV. ADJOURN