BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES June 13, 2005
Present: Elizabeth Sullivan, Vice-Chair and Andre Martecchini, Clerk.
Absent: John Tuffy, Chairman.
Staff: Rocco Longo, Town Manager; Richard MacDonald, Acting Town Manager effective June 17, 2005; Barbara Ripley, Executive Assistant.
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM.
OPEN FORUM
Mr. Mark Premack, 40 Anchorage Lane, presented a photograph and plaque to the Town of Duxbury on behalf of the Wildlands Trust, in honor of the Town’s work to preserve the O’Neil Farm, the oldest continually operating farm on the South Shore.
Ms. Sullivan reported that over $35,000 was raised on June 11 for the Jimmy Fund, by the Pan-Mass Challenge (children’s version), held on Powder Point. Approximately 547 children participated.
BONDING
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to approve bonding of $376,000 with TD BANK NORTH in anticipation of Chapter 90 funding and a grant from Coastal Zone Management. Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion which carried unanimously (2:0).
RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS
Ms. Sullivan explained the 2005 Reserve Fund Transfers as outlined in the Town Accountant’s spreadsheet, dated 6/13/05 (attached to minutes). These transfers were approved by the Finance Committee earlier this evening.
MUNICPAL RELIEF SPECIAL ACT TRANSFERS
Ms. Sullivan explained that, in recognition of the difficult financial times for cities and towns, the Massachusetts State Legislature has allowed (in 2004 & 2005) for municipalities to transfer funds between salaries and expenses, without obtaining Town Meeting approval. Approval of the Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen are required. Earlier this evening, the Finance Committee approved the transfers as outlined in the Town Accountant’s spreadsheet of 6/13/05 (attached to minutes).
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to approve the Special Act transfers as outlined in the Town Accountant’s spreadsheet dated 6/13/05. Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (2:0).
DPW UNION CONTRACT SETTLEMENT
Mr. Longo explained that the Union has agreed to a pay-raise of 2% for FY2005 as the only change to the contract for FY2005. The Union has agreed to a three-year contract for FY2006 through FY2008, which includes pay-raises of 2.5% (FY2006), 3.0% (FY2007), and 3.0%(FY2008), and which also includes some additional changes. Changes include language clarification, calculation of compensatory time, reporting structures, and certifications for water department employees. The Union has agreed to wait to seek Town Meeting approval until a Fall Special Town Meeting.
Ms. Sullivan made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Local 1700 DPW for a retroactive pay raise in FY2005. Mr. Martecchini provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (2:0).
Ms. Sullivan made a motion to approve the new contract for Local 1700 DPW for FY2006 through FY2008. Mr. Martecchini provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (2:0).
TOWN MANAGER BRIEF
Mr. Longo introduced Mr. MacDonald as the Acting Town Manager, effective June 17, 2005. He said that Mr. MacDonald’s long and effective service to the Town make him an excellent choice to lead the Town during this transition period. Mr. MacDonald will continue to serve as the Director of Inspectional Services during the transition.
Mr. Longo reported that he met with the architect chosen by the Town for the renovation of the Tarklin Building, Ms. Lynn Spencer. Mr. Joe Grady and Ms. Pat Loring were also present at this meeting. One goal of the project will be to have user groups fund as much of the special equipment as possible.
Mr. Longo said that Town Counsel and Town Manager Staff are working to resolve outstanding issues related to land transfers for Paul Mahoney and Charles Gavoni.
FOLLOW-UP ON POLE HEARING #P31/48-1 - FRANKLIN STREET
Mr. MacDonald reported that after the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the pole location on May 16, 2005, that abutters appeared at the meeting, and expressed their concerns. They stated that the purpose of the pole re-location was to allow the Andresen’s to run utilities through an easement. They were unclear as to whether the Andresens have the right to do so. It was agreed that the Board would postpone sending the results of their vote to Verizon until Mr. MacDonald could research their objections. Since then, Mr. MacDonald has determined that the Andresens do have the right to run utilities through the easement. Therefore, the results of the May 16 vote will be forwarded to Verizon.
MINUTES
There were no new minutes available for approval.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Ms. Sullivan made a motion to re-appoint Ms. Nancy Bennett to the Historical Commission, for a term to expire on 6/30/08. Mr. Martecchini provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (2:0).
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to re-appoint Ms. Elizabeth Lewis to the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term to expire on 6/30/08. Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (2:0).
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to appoint Mr. Thomas McClure as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, to serve the remaining portion of Mr. Mark Moriarty’s term (which expires on 6/30/08). Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (2:0).
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to appoint the following citizens for one-year terms (expire 6/30/06) as alternates on the Zoning Board of Appeals: Mr. Mark Moriarty, Mr. Martin Desmery, Mr. Vincenzo Giambertone, Ms. Florence Gregg, Mr. Paul Keohan, Mr. Dennis Murphy, Mr. Y. Oktay, and Mr. Jonathan Tudan. Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (2:0).
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Sam Butcher and Dr. Thomas Gill to the Conservation Commission, for terms to expire on 6/30/08. Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (2:0).
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to re-appoint the following citizens to the Nuclear Advisory Committee, for terms to expire on 6/30/08: Ms. Mary Lampert, Mr. Kevin Craig, Ms. Rebecca Chin, and Ms. Barbara Pye. Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (2:0).
Mr. Martecchini noted that one additional appointment will be needed for the Nuclear Advisory Committee. He requested that any interested citizens submit Talent Bank forms to the Town Manager’s office. These forms are available on the Town’s website.
FAREWELL TO TOWN MANAGER
It was noted that this was the last Board of Selectmen meeting for Duxbury Town Manager Rocco J. Longo. Mr. Longo expressed pleasure at his opportunity to serve in the position for the past eleven years. The Board thanked him for his excellent service, and wished him great success in his new position as Town Manager for Billerica.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 PM. Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (2:0).
The next meeting of the Duxbury Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, June 20, 2005 at 7:30PM in the Duxbury Town Offices.
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