June 16, 2008
Present was Ramesh H. Advani, Robert J. Garrity and John P. Hathaway, Town Administrator. James C. Lehan was not present.
Ramesh Advani called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Jack Hathaway read the agenda contents.
MAPC - DISASTER MITIGATION
Brad Stoler of MAPC was present. He presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Board explaining the Disaster Mitigation program. The Board needs to adopt the program in order for us to obtain grant funding.
ACTION ITEMS
Rob Garrity moved to approve the concerts on the common on Thursday evenings from June 26th through August 14th from 6-8 p.m., as requested by the Recreation Director. Ramesh Advani seconded, and it was so voted.
Rob Garrity moved to approve the directional signs for Jane & Paul's Farm for 4 signs as on file in our office; and Norfolk Rink Management for 7 signs as on file in our office. Ramesh Advani seconded, and it was so voted.
BI-WEEKLY CALENDAR
Jack read the Bi-Weekly calendar.
OLD BUSINESS
Jack said that he and Chief Stone attended the school discussion on bus fees. They expressed their concerns.
COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS
Joseph Flanagan, 15 Cleveland Street. He is interested in the Associate ZBA position and/or Zoning Bylaw Study Committee.
He recently married in April and bought a home on Cleveland Street. He works in a small law firm in Milford. No municipal board experience. He would be fair and impartial and to keep the character of the town the way the town wants it. No experience with the town's zoning bylaws.
Joseph asked about the Zoning Bylaw Study Committee and which committee he prefers. Ramesh suggested he be on ZBSC first, while Rob felt the ZBA would be a better committee as it interprets the bylaws.
Ramesh suggested he attend a ZBA meeting and see how the meeting is run.
Walter Byron, 80 Fruit Street. Mr. Byron has resided in town for many years. His children attended Norfolk schools. He is interested in the EDC. Mr. Byron said that he is interested because he wants to see commercial industry to come into town.
He also would like to see something happen with the moonscape. He had worked with the Planning Board and Bob Nicodemus, in particular, for 3 years on the Master Plan Study Committee.
Lori Scholl, 23 Marshall Street. She has been in town 7 years. She is retired Army. Ms. Scholl is now a Senior Project Manager. She worked for 2 years with Bob and Walter on the Master Plan Committee. She would like commercial to come into town, but doesn't want to see it built up like with a mall and traffic.
Bob Nicodemus questioned about the offer for Caritas Christi regarding the auction. Should there be representation at the auction by anyone within the Town. Is it a good idea to reach out and talk before the auction? Jack said they are aware we were considering the 43D. Should we have an educational component? You are allowed to do 5 or 6 different uses. Bob thinks we need to have looked at the zoning. There is a meeting on the 23rd and should they educate themselves at least enough to know the issues. Bob said the status of the property relative to its hazardous materials link and they should study this and knowledge and awareness of the options. This will happen as part of the 43D anyway by his committee. It's a prerequisite anyhow.
Ramesh suggested that Jack and Bob meet with Mr. Fleming prior to the auction.
NEW BUSINESS
Jack reported that the Fire Department is training at a residence on Medway Street this week.
Jack has been working with the School Committee and wants smoke detectors in the Freeman School. Jack is exploring it.
Jack reported that he spoke with Tim Mahoney from Stop & Shop. Little bit of loam dumped and spread. The hole hasn't been filled yet, but they will when they do the Walgreen's. Mr. Mahoney would like to come in and discuss this with us in the office, but not at a meeting. Ramesh said wait until we've signed things with Walgreen's.
Jack reported the situation in Wrentham where the police officers assisted at a restaurant on Route 1. Letters will be sent to the officers.
Jack said he will put as much information out as possible on the override through the media, cable and website. Jack gave a breakdown on the override.
At 9:28 p.m., Rob Garrity moved to go into executive session for the purpose of pending litigation. The Board will return to open session only to adjourn. Ramesh Advani seconded, and it was a roll call vote: Rob Garrity, aye; and Ramesh Advani, aye.
At 9:35 p.m., Rob Garrity moved to adjourn the meeting. Ramesh Advani seconded, and it was so voted.
This is a true and accurate report of the Selectmen's Meeting of June 16, 2008.
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James C. Lehan, Clerk
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