May 10, 2010
Present was James C. Lehan, Robert J. Garrity, James M. Tomaszewski and Jack Hathaway, Town Administrator.
Jim Lehan called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
Rob Garrity moved to approve the request of the Norfolk Lions to solicit at the Transfer Station on Sat., June 5, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., brochures and golf ball numbers for events at Community Day. Jim Lehan seconded, and Jim Tomaszewski abstained as he is involved in the event. It was so voted by Rob Garrity and Jim Lehan.
The Board discussed appointing a member to the School Building Committee, replacing Dennis Stone who resigned. Beth Gilbert is interested and is already a member through the school; however she is getting off the School Committee as she chose not to seek re-election. Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint Beth Gilbert to the School Building Committee. Rob Garrity seconded. Rob thinks she has a combination of experience that will be very useful. Jim said we had other candidates that would be good as well, but since Beth is already on the committee she has institutional knowledge. It was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to approve a three-year contract to New England Uniform of West Springfield, MA for uniform rentals for School and DPW. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
Rob Garrity moved to set the town contribution for health insurance to 63% this year. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
WARRANT
The Board reviewed the warrant and decided who will speak to the articles.
RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS
The DPW requested a transfer, however, Jack explained that the funds may be coming back to us in a grant, so they are going to sit on it for now.
The Fire Department requested transfer is mostly due to sick time.
Jack said that he is going to sit down with the Town Accountant and see if some of this can be transfers at town meeting, instead of Reserve Fund Transfers.
OLD BUSINESS
Jack said the School Building Committee is still meeting weekly.
Jack relayed the Disaster Assistance for flood victims which was recently given to us.
Jack talked about the budget. All information is online and people can call him with questions.
Jack said we will be doing the water meeting as a work session.
Rob mentioned election tomorrow and urged everyone to get out and vote.
Jim Lehan mentioned that with the election being tomorrow, it has been a pleasure serving as chair. He hopes to win tomorrow night, and said the Board will reorganize after the polls close.
At 7:45 p.m., Jim Tomaszewski moved to go into executive session for contract negotiations/collective bargaining. The Board will not return to open session except to adjourn. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was a roll call vote: Jim Tomaszewski, aye; Rob Garrity, aye and Jim Lehan, aye.
At 8:03 p.m., being no further business, Rob Garrity moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
This is a true and accurate report of the Selectmen’s Meeting of May 10, 2010.
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James M. Tomaszewski, Clerk
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