April 14, 2008
Present was Jonathan P. Smith, Ramesh H. Advani, James C. Lehan and John P. Hathaway, Town Administrator.
Jonathan called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Jack Hathaway read the agenda contents.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE INTERVIEW
Stephen Cote, Miller Street was present. Mr. Cote was interested in the Affordable Housing Committee. He grew up in Millis. He has lived in Norfolk for 10 years. He is looking for something to do, and wants to work with this committee. He has talked with Sarah DelMastro, Chair.
He has been reading over materials that Sarah has given him. He explained what he knows.
Ramesh Advani moved to appoint Stephen Cote to the Affordable Housing Committee until June 30, 2009. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
BUDGETS
Jim Tomaszewski was present.
The Board discussed the KP budget. Ramesh stated that he is okay with 9%, but is not in favor of others being cut so that KP can have what they want. Jim is okay with 9%. Jim said if the $75,000 will help Wrentham, then we will find it. He is committed to going with a 9% budget for KP. He said the case they have made is compelling.
Jonathan said he was with 10%, so he is fine with 9.
Chief Cole Bushnell, Fire Department
Cole gave an overview of where they are with the public safety building. He reviewed what is wrong with the building.
WARRANT
The Board discussed the 43D article. Dave Lutes reviewed the process with the Board. The Board will review this on April 29th at a meeting with all boards.
ACTION ITEMS
Jim Lehan moved to allow Norfolk Girls Softball to do a fundraiser at the Transfer Station on April 16 and 23rd from 4-6 p.m., and April 19th all day. There will be one adult and three children. Ramesh Advani seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to approve the 4th annual Kids PanMass bike ride in Christina Estates on June 8th. Ramesh Advani seconded, and it was so voted.
BI-WEEKLY CALENDAR
Jack reviewed the bi-weekly calendar.
OLD BUSINESS
Jack said there were discussions with Franklin to discuss the water debate. By the end of April, DPW directors and Town Administrators would help make a decision. They will meet again in May and Jack would like a BOS member there.
NEW BUSINESS
Jack reported that there will be a SWAP meeting here Wednesday.
Jack reviewed what Bob Bullock found at Call & Wait. They aren't keeping up with the percentage progress to make the June deadline. George will talk with Atty. Hannington.
Jack reviewed the Chapter 90 monies for 2009. $281,331. A 10% increase over last year.
Jim stated we need a Tri-County representative.
Jim noted a thank you letter from residents praising the public safety officers in assisting them to Caritas Norwood.
Ramesh discussed a date for the School Committee appointments. It appears it may be mid to end of May. They talked about extending the date for applicants.
Jonathan mentioned a Reserve Fund Transfer to the Advisory Board for $90 from Conservation for business cards. Jim Lehan moved to approve the transfer of $90. Jim asked if there was anything unique about this Transfer request. Jack said no. Ramesh was adamant that they should not have purchased these cards if they didn't have the money. Jonathan stated that they should have come for the Transfer Request to be approved before spending the money. The motion was not seconded. Jim withdrew his motion. Unless there is something extenuating, they won't approve it.
Jack announced KP 7th and 8th grade band won gold medals at the MICCA Festival. They will all be at Symphony Hall on May 3.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Ramesh Advani moved to accept the minutes as noted on the agenda. Approved minutes are January 10, 2008 - special meeting; January 17, 2008 - regular and executive session; February 11, 2008 - regular and executive session; February 11, 2008 - special meeting; and February 25, 2008 - regular and executive session. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
At 10:19 p.m., Jim Lehan moved to go into executive session for contract negotiations. Ramesh Advani seconded, and it was a roll call vote: Ramesh Advani, aye; Jim Lehan, aye; and Jonathan Smith, aye. The Board will not come back into open session except to adjourn the meeting.
At 10:38 p.m., Ramesh Advani moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim Lehan seconded, and it was so voted.
This is a true and accurate report of the Selectmen's Meeting of April 14, 2008.
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Ramesh H. Advani, Clerk
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