May 6, 2009
Present was James C. Lehan, Robert J. Garrity, James M. Tomaszewski and Jack Hathaway, Town Administrator arrived late due to another commitment.
Jim Lehan opened the meeting at 7:04 p.m., and Marian Harrington read the agenda contents.
Jim introduced Jim Tomaszewski to the public and welcomed him to the Board. Jim was elected at yesterday’s town election.
The Board reviewed the town meeting warrant. They agreed not to have members speak to the articles. Any member can speak as they wish.
Article 6, Planning Department. Jack will review this with the Bylaw Committee in the morning, and with the Advisory Board tomorrow night. The Board is all on the same page with this.
Road Stabilization Fund. Jim Tomaszewski is in support of it. Jim said this tool is only used by town meeting, so it insures the funds will be used for this.
BUDGET
Jack provided a brief overview of the budget which the Board reviewed.
ACTION ITEMS
Rob Garrity moved to allow the Norfolk Lions Club permission to hang their banner on Town Hill from May 23, 2009 through June 6, 2009 to advertise their annual Community Day. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted by Rob Garrity and Jim Lehan. Jim Tomaszewski abstained as he is involved with the Norfolk Lions Club.
Rob Garrity moved to allow the Norfolk Lions Club permission to hand out flyers at the Transfer Station on Saturday, May 30th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted by Rob Garrity and Jim Lehan. Jim Tomaszewski abstained as he is involved with the Norfolk Lions Club.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to approve a new 5K road race called the Monster Dash to be held on October 31, 2009 at 10 a.m. beginning and ending at the Freeman-Centennial School. This is for the NMM Viking Pop Warner Football League. Chief Stone has approved the race without detail officers. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
NEW BUSINESS
George Hall will be here tomorrow to discuss the warrant with Jack to be sure they are up to speed at town meeting. He does have a scheduling issue on Tuesday. Article 6 will be discussed on Tuesday. The Board wants George present for this article. Jim Lehan said that if we can’t do it Tuesday, we will defer it to Wednesday.
Call & Wait
Jack said that Call & Wait declared Chapter 11 so they didn’t have the auction. Our attorney was there. The judge ruled that the assets can be freed up and the auction will be next week. Jack said the excavator and 18 wheeler are gone. The court knows and is working to get it back.
Committee Appointments
The Board reviewed who is coming up for reappointment and vacancies.
Jim Lehan mentioned he would like Peter Chipman in to our May 26th meeting.
At 7:49 p.m., Rob Garrity moved to enter into executive session for contract negotiations. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was a roll call vote: Rob Garrity, aye; Jim Lehan, aye; and Jim Tomaszewski, aye. The Board will not return to open session.
At 8:30 p.m., being no further business, Jim Tomaszewski 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 May 6, 2009.
James M. Tomaszewski, Clerk
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