January 17, 2008
Present was Jonathan P. Smith, James C. Lehan and Jack Hathaway, Town Administrator. Ramesh H. Advani was present for a short part of the meeting.
Jonathan Smith called the meeting to order. Jack Hathaway read the agenda contents.
At 7:30 p.m., Ramesh Advani moved to go into executive session for the purpose of pending litigation, continued litigation, and collective bargaining. James Lehan seconded, and it was a roll call vote: Jim Lehan, aye; Jonathan Smith, aye; and Ramesh Advani, aye. The Board will return to open session.
Ramesh Advani left the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Action Items
Jim Lehan moved to approve Stop signs at Forest Lane at the intersection of Longmeadow Road; Longmeadow Road at the intersection of Ridgefield Road; four-way stop at the intersection of Beaverbrook and Blueberry Lane due to the vertical site distance when approaching the intersection n Beaverbrook Road and Forest Lane, as requested by Remo Vito. Jonathan Smith seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to approve the flag policy as revised. Jonathan Smith seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to allow the Norfolk Girl Scouts to sell Girl Scout cookies at the Transfer Station every Saturday in February and March, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - 1 adult and 3 children present (2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, and 3/29). Jonathan Smith seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan approved the request of Dependable Construction Company, Inc., on behalf of Daley's Service, Inc., 2 Rockwood Road to plant trees in the right of way as part of the permitting process to renovate their facility. Jonathan Smith seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to adopt a resolution in support of the Mass Recycles Paper! Campaign to promote paper recycling awareness. Jonathan Smith seconded, and it was so voted.
OLD BUSINESS
Jack reported that there is a hearing scheduled for Verizon on January 28th. The Committee has a tentative agreement that the Board can review.
Jim questioned when you can sign up for Verizon after the contract is signed on the 28th. He also asked a contractual question and said he will ask it at the meeting.
Jonathan asked the balance in the Borrelli fund regarding the condos. At the time of closing of any of the units within the 40B development, a payment of $10,000 must be paid to the Town from the developer. This goes into the Affordable Housing Trust that was set up by town meeting. The Selectmen have appointed a Board of Trustees. This money can only be used for affordable housing.
Jim gave a brief update on the Affordable Housing Trust Committee. He said Scott Dittrich chairs it. They will do a real estate tour of properties on the market that are affordably priced that may meet their needs.
Capital Outlay Committee Appointments
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Ray Ewer and Alan Small to the Capital Outlay Committee at the request of the Chair, Arlie Sterling. Jonathan Smith seconded, and it was so voted.
Jonathan asked for an update as to why there is construction on Seekonk Street even though we have no street openings in winter. Jack said KeySpan is putting in a pipeline and they have more authority to put in gas lines at their will. They have gone forward and done that construction and we approved it. They are under the Dept. of Public Utilities and we cannot stop them. They do not have to follow our bylaws and completely repave a road.
BI-WEEKLY CALENDAR
Jack gave the bi-weekly calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Jack relayed that School Supt. Chris Scott approached him asking if there is available space in Town Hall. Jack said we have one big office available. They would like to move the Supt. office into Town Hall. He assumes they mean to bring the support staff as well, but possibly 6 people.
Jonathan asked if other boards or committees had asked for space. Jack said public safety, but they want to stay with their officers. He said that he wouldn't give up any space without talking about options here, first.
Jim agreed that we are a community and we should support each other. He said that Jack has the call to do what he wants with the space, and he would support them.
Jack asked when preliminary budgets will be done. Jack said he has a handful. He has both public safety budgets and has reviewed the facilities budget.
Jim said he would like to discuss how we will approach that meeting on the 28th with Stop and Shop, and what our expectations are. They will be the only ones there.
Jonathan gave a summary of the King Philip budget meeting. They are in the first stage, so he didn't get into it too deep. He said they are going to ask all 3 towns to have the same assessment. Dr. Robbat said he would like to sit with the Town Administrators and Advisory Board chair from all three towns.
Jack reviewed the list of revenue generating ideas.
At 10:10 p.m., being no further business, Jim Lehan moved to adjourn the meeting. Jonathan Smith seconded, and it was so voted.
This is a true and accurate report of the Selectmen's Meeting of January 17, 2008.
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Ramesh H. Advani, Clerk
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