November 20, 2008
Present was Ramesh H. Advani, James C. Lehan, Robert J. Garrity and Jack Hathaway, Town Administrator.
Also present was Remo R. Vito, DPW Director.
Ramesh called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Conference Room in the office.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Rob Garrity had not yet attended the meeting, and was not part of this discussion.
Present was John Robbins and Pat Salamone, members of the Board of Assessors. The Selectmen received the name of Maggie Leavitt of Lake Street as a candidate for the Board of Assessors. Ms. Leavitt could not attend tonight.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Maggie Leavitt to the Board of Assessors, term to expire May 5, 2009. Ramesh Advani seconded, and it was a roll call vote: Ramesh Advani, aye; James Lehan, aye; John Robbins, aye; and Pat Salamone, aye. It was so voted.
DPW DISCUSSION
Butch Vito discussed the Everett Street signs with the Board. Butch discussed several Stop signs and will check to be sure they can be allowed.
Butch said that the target for the TIP project is July 4, 2009. They will advertise in July.
They discussed Planning Board inspections. The DPW could take it over and collect the fees. Under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen. They could request time on the Planning Board’s agenda to discuss this.
The Planning Board consultant does all the inspections. The developer pays a fee to the Planning Board for the consultant. If the DPW staff did the inspections, it would offset salaries by collection a fee. The employees are licensed. You could lose the consultant out in the field. Would like it in place July 1st.
Butch said they are working on Stormwater. Have the DPW as the inspector – not their inspector. Engage the EDC to be involved.
The Selectmen, EDC, Planning Board, ZBA and Conservation need to focus on the town center. The status and where we’ve been and where we’re going. They should meet with the Selectmen to discuss Stormwater before going to other boards. Talk it through and strategize.
Water Issue
The Board discussed waiving the permit fee. They should reimburse people who have paid the permitting fee, and waive the fee for FY08/09 and up for reconsideration. They will already spend it, or will spend it this year.
Butch said we are responsible for the service from the street to the meter. Jack said a combination of compounds contributed.
Ramesh said we should keep everything focused only on the Enterprise Fund. Water Dept. - $50 for a permit and $100 for an inspection.
Jim Lehan moved to reimburse residents for permitting fees associated with the Water Department, and who incurred that expense in connection with FY09. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
Stop & Shop
The Board said there is a bond in place for the upper road work. Jack discussed the six month extension and said we are still not in their plan. The Board said they would encourage not approving without something in return. They said enough is enough, and agree to enforce the bylaw.
ACTION ITEMS
Jim Lehan moved to award the contracts for the SERSG DPW Services for a twelve month period, commencing 1/1/09. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to allow the Norfolk Girl Scouts to sell cookies at the Transfer Station every Saturday in January and February, 2009. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to approve the Santa Parade/Town Hill celebration for Sunday, December 7th. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
Ramesh Advani moved to give Jack Hathaway permission to sign all documents related to the Federated Church. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted. Jim Lehan recused himself as he is an officer of the Federated Church.
At 7:50 p.m., Jim Lehan moved to go into executive session to discuss arbitration. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was a roll call vote: Rob Garrity, aye; Ramesh Advani, aye; and Jim Lehan, aye. The Board will not return to open session except to adjourn the meeting.
At 8:00 p.m., Jim Lehan moved to adjourn the meeting. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
This is a true and accurate report of the Selectmen’s Meeting of November 20, 2008.
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James C. Lehan, Clerk
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