June 14, 2010
Present was Robert J. Garrity, James M. Tomaszewski, James C. Lehan, Jack Hathaway, Town Administrator and Marian Harrington, Executive Assistant.
Rob Garrity called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Jack Hathaway read the agenda contents.
BOARD LIAISONS AND GOALS
The Board discussed board/committee/department liaisons. It was decided to continue with the liaisons they had last year as they were familiar with the departments and what they were working on.
The Board discussed their goals. They reviewed the current goals and where they are with them right now.
The Board discussed goal #7 which is energy programs to help town departments reduce energy costs. Rob said that if you become Green Community certified, you can get grants. He said some towns are certified for the stretch code.
The Board will work on goals and get them to Jack who will formulate them. Each member took two goals, and Rob will work on three.
APPOINTMENTS
The Board voted the following appointments:
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Thomas Terpstra, Nancy Wirtes, Kent Schenkel and Charlotte Norris to the ADA Compliance Committee, term to expire 6/30/11. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint Scott Dittrich, James Lehan and John Weddleton to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire 6/30/12. Jim Lehan abstained as he is on the Trust. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted by James Tomaszewski and Rob Garrity. Jim Lehan did not vote.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Joseph Flanagan to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term to expire 6/30/2015. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Girard St.Amand and Mary Ellen Horgan-Currier to the Board of Registrars, term to expire 6/30/13. Rob Garrity abstained from voting as he is related to Mr. St.Amand. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint Jack Hathaway, Jamie Masterson, John Spinney and Jonathan Smith to the Cable Advisory Committee, term to expire 6/30/11. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Raymond Ewer and James Raynor to the Capital Outlay Committee, term to expire 6/30/12. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint Paul Terrio, Precinct 1 and Elizabeth Whitney, Precinct 4 to the Community Preservation Committee, term to expire 6/30/2013. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Ellen Friedman to the Conservation Commission, term to expire 6/30/13. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint Kevin Roche and Melissa Wainwright to the Corrections Advisory Committee, term to expire 6/30/11. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint William Atwater and Elisabeth Vallee to the Council on Aging, term to expire 6/30/13. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint John Buchholz to the Design Review Board, term to expire 6/30/13. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Robert Nicodemus, Walter Byron, Lori Scholl, Gregory Mirliss and Mark Nelson to the Economic Development Committee, term to expire 6/30/11, contingent upon the Planning Board voting as well (joint appt. between two boards). Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint William Behling and Lynn Gilleland to the Energy Committee, term to expire 6/30/13. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Sandra Paquette, Thelma Ravinski and Betsy Pyne to the Historical Commission, term to expire 6/30/13. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint James Dyer, Eric Dupont and Bradley McCreedy to the Insurance Advisory Committee, term to expire 6/30/11. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint David Wildman to the Norfolk County Advisory Board, term to expire 6/30/11. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint John Silveria to the Norfolk Elementary Education Foundation, term to expire 06/30/13. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Gregory Mirliss as the Associate to the Planning Board, contingent upon an affirmative vote from the Planning Board (joint appt. of the two boards). Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint Ari Alpert, Jack Campbell, Eric Carlson and Thomas Doyle to the Re-Engineering Committee, term to expire 6/30/11. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Anthony Mastroianni as Veterans Agent, term to expire 6/30/11. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Tomaszewski moved to appoint John Olivieri as Veterans Graves Officer, term to expire 6/30/11. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint John Wayne to the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee, term to expire 6/30/11. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
New Business
Jack Hathaway mentioned the Board of Health bids. They will open tomorrow in his office.
Jack discussed the School Building Project, and the gas company working on availability of gas to the school.
Jack reported that Thursday will be Supt. Don LeClerc’s last day.
Jack reminded everyone that July 1 is the scheduled date of implementation of the new Open Meeting Law.
He told the Board that we have received a letter from the Town of Mt. Washington (MA) regarding concerns over potential legislation related to the Wind Energy Siting Reform Act.
Jack said we received a check for $56,000 from the bankruptcy court with respect to Call & Wait Auto for reimbursement of legal fees.
Jack said that they have an interview committee for the Water Superintendent, and will be conducting interviews this week.
Jack will be scheduling interviews for the position of Town Counsel. He has received packages from five firms.
Access Road
Rob asked about the access road and what the SBC is thinking. Jack said they haven’t really weighed in on it. A traffic study was done, and they need to review it and get it to Jack. Jack said both Chiefs feel the real goal here is to spread out the traffic, not have it all in one spot. They want relief to Boardman.
Rob said he’s been dealing with this for two years. He would like closure. He would like to meet with the Chiefs. Jim doesn’t think it’s that simple. He said construction equipment is a concern and not having the equipment near the kids. They need a secondary access to bring the equipment in. SBC needs to make a decision. Rob said he talked with Leo Bedard and he doesn’t want the access road.
Jack said that you have three public safety department heads who are against this. They are concerned about traffic circulation in town, and he thinks we should listen to them. Jim L and Rob disagree and said how are we going to pay ½ million for it? Jim T doesn’t think we will get the construction equipment on a perfect schedule of coming in and staying there all day. Jim T thinks we should get everyone together and discuss it, and the clock is ticking.
The Board discussed the fact that one access on Boardman will be chaos. We need to look at this, and think about it. The fields are there. There was talk about fencing and where the construction equipment, parents, buses, etc. will be.
Jack will send the traffic study to the Board.
Jack said the Bicentennial Park is scary and dangerous. If we don’t use it as an access road, we should clean up the park. Police have been there many times, and it is closer to the school now.
Jim L. will talk to the Chairman of the School Committee and attend the meeting Wednesday night. Jim T. will attend as well. Jack said SBC meets Thursday night, and Rob said he will go to the meeting.
New Business – Cont.
Jim T. brought up NCTV going to a private store front as opposed to going to the new school.
The Board noted that both our School Superintendent Don LeClerc and KP School Superintendent Dick Robbat are leaving.
Jack mentioned the new Open Meeting Law taking effect soon, and that we will need to adhere to the new rules.
Jim L. said a gentleman is interested in a 40R project and suggested he contact Rob.
Jim L. would like Chief Stone in before summer is out to discuss an analysis of surrounding communities to compare size, population, circulation, of personnel within Police Departments.
Rob discussed the sign that went up around Memorial Day in memory of Chris Bixby. The DPW put it up and we weren’t aware it was going up. Jim T. said that there was no communication as to what the sign was and why, and people were upset because he wasn’t a vet. Sign was too big and people didn’t understand what it was and the timing was wrong. The sign was removed, and we will re-think the process. Jack said that the Bixby family was in favor of it.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Jim Tomaszewski moved to accept the minutes as listed on the agenda. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted. (Minutes approved were February 8, 2010; February 22, 2010 – regular and executive session; March 8, 2010 - regular and executive session; March 18, 2010 - special and executive session; March 22, 2010; March 24, 2010 – special and executive session; April 5, 2010; April 7, 2010 – special meeting; April 20, 2010 - regular and executive session; April 26, 2010; May 10, 2010 - regular and executive session; May 11, 2010 – special meeting; and May 18, 2010 – special meeting.)
Jack announced that Jim Murray, our Gas Inspector will retire June 30th after 43 years.
At 8:47 p.m., being no further business, Jim Lehan moved to adjourn the meeting in memory of Charles H. Stone, father of Chief Charles H. Stone, Jr. Mr. Stone was a life resident of the town, and long time member of town boards. Jim Tomaszewski seconded, and it was so voted.
This is a true and accurate report of the Selectmen’s Meeting of June 14, 2010.
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James C. Lehan, Clerk
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