August 9, 2010
Present was Robert J. Garrity, James C. Lehan, and Marian Harrington, Executive Assistant. James M. Tomaszewski and Jack Hathaway were not in attendance.
Rob Garrity called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. He announced this meeting is video and audio taped.
DR. ELIZABETH ZIELINSKI – KP SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Elizabeth Zielinski is the new Superintendent of King Philip Regional High School, replacing Dr. Richard Robbat, who retired. Dr. Zielinski introduced herself, and gave her resume to the Board. Dr. Zielinski explained to the Board all that she’s done in her career.
She said that she mainly came to KP because of the kids. She has met with Wrentham.
She gave a brief update on the teacher’s contract which still isn’t negotiated.
The Board discussed shared services and how critical it is.
GOLDEN GINGER, 17 PINE STREET
Present was Cheng ‘yu Liang, owner.
Mr. Liang introduced himself. He is the owner of J.K. Liang, Inc., and will be doing business as the Golden Ginger, 17 Pine Street. He has had a restaurant in Walpole and Franklin.
Mr. Liang has applied for a Common Victualler license for his restaurant. It will be a take out Chinese restaurant. He proposes to be open six days. He hopes to be open mid-November. He told the Board that he will not have liquor, and has already gone to Board of Health for a food license.
Jim Lehan moved to approve a Common Victualler license for the Golden Ginger, 17 Pine Street. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
ACTION ITEMS
Jim Lehan moved to issue a one-day liquor license for September 20, 2010 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a wine tasting party at the Senior Center, celebrating Active Aging Week. Harkey Liquors of Millis will conduct the event. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to grant permission to the Norfolk Lions Club to travel through Norfolk for their motorcycle ride “Riding for the Blind” on Saturday, September 25, 2010 per the route mentioned in their request. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to approve two street names for Paddock & Corrals, LLC for their Toils End Farm development – Farrington Avenue and Hemmingway Place. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
Rob Garrity moved to keep the fee for the parking permits at old town hall at $75.00/yr. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
Rob Garrity moved to open the warrant for the Fall Town Meeting. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
The Board discussed a meeting attended regarding Caritas. A firm came and talked to us about what our needs are and what we are looking for.
Jim Lehan said that Jim Tomaszewski, Planning Board, and Jack Hathaway felt this was a positive meeting. It is informational at this point. Everyone left feeling that if they pursue this, we have a potential developer working with us.
Rob said that Southwood was not included in the Caritas deal. This developer has done a lot in NJ, so they have a lot of experience in environmentally distressed areas.
Jim Lehan said the other committee was the Access Road Committee. The Committee voted unanimously to pursue it. He said what brought it to focus was the unfortunate incident at Rivers Edge. Having two access’ there drove it home that a secondary access to the school is critical.
TOWN MEETING TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Ralph White, Kevin Gleason, Arthur Frontzak, Donna Jones and David Rosenberg, members of this committee were present. Also with them was Carolyn VanTine, Moderator.
David said they were organized by Dan Winslow, then Moderator in 2010. He said he wanted to explain areas where they need the Board of Selectmen’s support.
This is a web based discussion forum. They would post town meeting articles and Advisory Board recommendations. Residents could discuss them and ask questions. They would post relevant background information. He said residents could post arguments pro and con, and proponents of articles could present presentations.
David said their goal was that town meeting would run more efficiently. They could take the time to look at presentations before town meeting and be better prepared to vote on issues because they had time to review. People doing presentations could fine tune their presentation, if they knew the questions ahead of time.
David presented some of their issues: if they went to this trouble, would it be used? They are needing committee help, but if we are all busy then, can we devote the time? If questions don’t get answered, it isn’t worth it. They want to prevent spam and flaming, but need to balance being in compliance with open meeting laws. Can they do it for nothing, since they have a zero budget.
The committee considered writing software ourselves with Norfolk resident talent; maybe use bright high school students. They found a company in Washington, DC that writes forums for public discussions.
Ralph told of going a step further and doing remote voting. By educating the folks before town meeting, they had less chaos on the floor and town meeting ended earlier.
They would like people giving real names. No pre-filtering – just submit it. The Board said to re-think that. They want it moderated to a point, but not bar someone from further participation
David said they need information from board and committees and they need our information. The Board is supportive, and will work with them.
MATHEW NOISEUX – CPC
Matt Noiseux of Kingsbury Road is interested in the vacant position in Precinct 2 on the Community Preservation Committee. He told the Board he is an active hiker and outdoors person. He has a mind for community preservation. He has attended many CPC meetings, and would have the time to commit to this committee.
Rob Garrity moved to appoint Matt Noiseux to the CPC Committee for Precinct 2, filling the vacancy created by Kevin Hughes’ resignation. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
As a closing note, Jim Lehan gave a summary of the explosion on Friday at The Village at Rivers Edge. The Board commended not only public safety officials, but citizens who attempted or did help. We express our deepest gratitude. The Board expressed sympathy to the family of the worker killed in the explosion, and we pray for injured workers, as well. The Board is extremely proud of our public safety officials.
At 8:45 p.m., Jim Lehan moved to go into executive session for the purpose of pending litigation. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was a roll call vote: Jim Lehan, aye; and Rob Garrity, aye. The Board will not return to open session except to adjourn the meeting.
At 9:53 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 August 9, 2010.
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James C. Lehan, Clerk
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