August 12, 2013
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM with all members in attendance except Mr. Featherston.
Doug Maclachlan – Solicitation Article update
Mr. Maclachlan reported that the finalized articles have been included on the warrant and is pleased they have been placed close to the beginning.
He stated he has been visiting the COA and explaining the purpose of the articles and answering questions. He has set up a few more meetings at that location.
He stated he has also spoken with Town Clerk, Ann Odabashian and made plans to have an informational table set up at Town Meeting.
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- Woonsocket Inter-Municipal Agreement – Mr. DiMartino presented the Board with the amended and restated inter-jurisdictional Agreement between Woonsocket and Bellingham pertaining to the wastewater treatment facility. Mr. DiMartino stated this agreement was established in 1984 and he believes the renewal of this agreement is in the best interest of the town. He also noted this document has been reviewed by Town Counsel. On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Amended and Restated Inter-jurisdictional Agreement by and between the Town of Bellingham and the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island dated August 12, 2013, as presented and authorize the Town Administrator to execute it on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
- Mitigation Agreement (Lakeview Estates) – On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve and sign the Lakeview Estates Mitigation Agreement as presented by Mr. DiMartino.
- On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to award the bids for individual items and grouped items in the 2013 Annual Road Construction Work (Contract 2013-2) to the low bidders on various items and grouped items as noted on the bid summary (enclosed). If the low bidder is not reasonably available to perform the work needed, the work under this contract for that item may be awarded to the second low bidder.
- On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to award the contract for the Water Main Insertion Valves, Contract 2013-SMV, to The Jack Farrelly Company of Bloomfield CT in the amount of $59,100.00.
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- On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to extend the sewer project for Old Stone Bridge Condominiums to June, 2014.
- Utility (and Trash) Bill Software Update – Mr. DiMartino stated that training is continuing on this project and is moving along, but at a slower rate than thought. The transition is much more involved than anticipated.
- Sidewalks – Inventory & Condition: Mr. DiMartino stated he has done some work with the GIS system and the inventory and condition study performed by the Planning Board’s Intern. He noted that GIS planning is general and all the numbers (costs & lengths) are ballpark estimates at this point. The estimated cost to reconstruct the poor and fair condition sidewalks is estimated at about $3 million and the cost to repair sidewalks in good condition is estimated at $725,000. New sidewalks would cost about $40 per linear foot.
Mr. Soter stated the school bus budget is getting out of hand and feels repairing sidewalks and adding new sidewalks would allow students to walk to school and reduce the bus budget.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Franco Tocchi to the Historical Commission per the commission’s recommendation.
On a Spencer/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve a One Day Pouring License for Whole Foods Market, November 14th, 6 PM – 8 PM with Krasi of Grape Expectations as pourer (provided all individuals served are of legal age).
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the July 15th minutes as submitted.
On a Spencer/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: municipal water, $5720.91; residential water, $1070.34; municipal sewer, $93.66 and residential sewer, $466.67.
Mr. Fraine stated he and Chief Daigle held a neighborhood meeting with residents of the Pulaski Blvd. area. One of their concerns was individuals pushing shopping carts through their streets on recycling day picking through barrels for bottles and cans. Mr. Fraine noted that the City of Woonsocket passed an ordinance banning this type of activity and feels the problem has expanded to the Pulaski Blvd. area due to the passing of that ordinance. Mr. Fraine suggested the placement of a bylaw on the October Town Meeting similar to the one approved in Woonsocket. If approved, this bylaw would give police officers the ability to put a stop to this activity. The Board of Selectmen agreed with Mr. Fraine’s suggestion.
Mr. Soter stated more police presence is needed on Pulaski Blvd. and suggested the possibility of a satellite station in that area.
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Mr. Fraine requested two executive sessions – one pertaining to contract negotiations and the other pertaining to Highridge Housing complaint. Members were polled on the first executive session for contract negotiations, with all voting in the affirmative.
Members were polled on the Highridge Housing complaint, with all voting in the affirmative except Mr. Soter who abstained and will not attend this session.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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