July 28, 2008
Present was Ramesh H. Advani, James C. Lehan, Robert J. Garrity, and Jack Hathaway, Town Administrator.
Ramesh called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Jack read the agenda contents.
ACTION ITEMS
Jim Lehan moved to approve the consent agenda as follows:
1. Please approve the Fall Town Meeting Schedule.
2. Please approve the request of Arthur Marshall to conduct their annual Life-Line fundraiser at the Transfer Station on Wed. 9/17 and 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sat. 9/20 and 27 from 8 to 11 a.m.
3. Please approve the annual Dunkin Donuts DARE to Run 5K Race on Sunday, September 21st - usual route. All proceeds go to Norfolk DARE.
Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
Jim Lehan moved to open the warrant for the Fall Town Meeting. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
PUBLIC HEARING - NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOL, UNDERGROUND STORAGE
Present was Don LeClerc, School Superintendent, and Toby Lyons, School Facilities Director. Also present was Butch Vito, DPW Director.
Jack Hathaway explained the reason for the hearing was because the Fire Marshal's office, after the massive mill fire in Uxbridge in 2006, has been reviewing licensing procedures. After reviewing our files, Chief Bushnell advised us that the underground storage licensure for the Norfolk Public Schools was incomplete. In order to complete it, we had to hold a public hearing by law.
At 7:35 p.m., Ramesh opened the hearing and read the public hearing notice.
Andy Bakinowski questioned new regulations. He will provide everyone with a copy of the regulations.
Robert Fenton, an abutter at 1 Malcolm Street said he was never notified when the tanks were installed. The Board determined it was approximately 13 years ago, and wasn't sure if he was notified or not, but assumed he was.
Toby and Butch explained about the tanks and how they are in the new vaults that prevent them from leaking into the ground. They are better because they send off an alarm to alert them of a leak.
At 7:40 p.m., Jim Lehan moved to close the hearing. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Donald and Meaghan LeClerc were present. Don introduced himself and his wife, Meaghan. Don was recently appointed School Superintendent, replacing Chris Scott, who resigned.
Don said he worked for the Town of Marblehead for 32 years. He first was a teacher and then principal for 11 years.
The Board welcomed them both, and wished Don the best of luck in his position, and offered their support and assistance, as needed.
Jim Lehan moved to appoint Don LeClerc to the School Building Committee. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
DPW SUPERINTENDENT
Present was Remo (Butch) Vito, DPW Director and Robert McGhee, DPW Superintendent.
Butch introduced Bob to the Board. Bob was recently hired as Superintendent, and begins work on August 4th. Bob is a Norfolk resident.
ACTION ITEMS CONTINUED
Jack mentioned a letter from Walpole asking to be able to put up signage on Everett Streets. It is okay with Chief Stone. It would prevent traffic on heavy game days or significant events at Gillette Stadium. It is only allowing residents onto the street.
Ramesh questioned how the residents could access the road. Jack will look into it, and see how Walpole plans to do it.
Jim Lehan moved to erect portable signage at the intersection of Pine Street (Route 115) and Everett Street during stadium events and sell outs. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
MELISSA WAINWRIGHT - Corrections Advisory Committee
Melissa would like to settle here and bring up her kids. She said she would like to be a better fit on another committee, but she said that she can't commit right now because she travels for her job. She said that she could start here slow. She has been in town two months.
SHAWN DOOLEY
Shawn is a resident of Cleveland Street and has been in town since last September. He is interested in the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission. He had 15 years in finance as a financial analyst, consultant, etc. He has now owned a general contracting firm for the past 5 years. He is happy to help anywhere, but felt he had the most experience in ZBA. He understands zoning. A proponent of development.
With respect to the Conservation Commission, he is not as knowledgeable as zoning. He said that he would have a more common man approach.
Shawn has not attended any ZBA or Conservation meetings. Ramesh encouraged him to do so. Ramesh said our policy is that you go before a board for certain committees before being appointed. That way you get a feel for the people on the board and how the committee works.
ANDY BAKINOWSKI - CLEAN ENERGY
Andy explained the Clean Energy Fund. He gave the board a copy of the grant.
He talked about the program, funding, grants, etc. He gave the Board signatures from petitions they circulated at Community Day. Andy discussed grants and funding with the Board.
Jim Lehan moved to join the Clean Energy Choice program. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
OLD BUSINESS
Jack suggested the night of August 13th or 19th for the work session. Do you want to do the same night with Everett St? He suggested the work session around 6 and do the Everett Street around 7:30. The Board agreed, and would prefer August 13.
With respect to Call & Wait, Jack said that Bob is going out for a final tomorrow. The attorneys are ready to go to court in August; probably next week.
Regarding Buckley & Mann, Jack said the owners attended the Caritas auction as a lesson possibly for themselves.
Buckley & Mann owners could discuss this with Jack and Cole and Bob.
Caritas received a $2 million offer, and it was rejected by the Church.
NEW BUSINESS
Jack has a committee together for the Chief Assessor position. He will get to the resumes this week.
As far as the Town Accountant, Jack discussed this with Donnie and they will discuss it in depth and see if they can blend it.
Jim gave an update on the working session with the schools today.
Jack needs to do an update on how FY08 ends.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
Jim Lehan moved to accept the minutes of March 4, 2008 - Special Meeting and Executive Session; March 10, 2008; March 24, 2008 - Regular and Executive Session; April 7, 2008 - Special Meeting and Executive Session; April 14, 2008 - Regular and Executive Session; April 28, 2008 - Regular and Executive Session; May 20, 2008 - Special Meeting; June 2, 2008; June 16, 2008 - Regular and Executive Session; and June 30, 2008. Rob Garrity seconded, and it was so voted.
At 9:15 p.m., Jim Lehan moved to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. Rob Garrity seconded and it was a roll call vote: Jim Lehan, aye; Ramesh Advani, aye; and Rob Garrity, aye. The Board will not return to open session except to adjourn the meeting.
At 10:00 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 July 28, 2008.
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James C. Lehan, Clerk
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