Date: June 11, 2007
Date Minutes Approved: June 25, 2007
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
Present: Andre Martecchini, Chair; Jon Witten, Vice-Chair, and Elizabeth Sullivan, Clerk.
Absent: No members were absent.
Staff: Richard MacDonald, Town Manager; and Barbara Ripley, Executive Assistant.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.
OPEN FORUM
No items were brought forward.
DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT ISSUES: WALPOLE LETTER
Mr. Martecchini noted that the Board of Selectmen in Walpole, Massachusetts has petitioned the State legislature for an immediate suspension of the part of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B that allows for "unfriendly" 40B applications. The Walpole Board has asked Select Boards across the State to support this petition to the legislature.
Mr. Witten moved that the Board support the petition to the Massachusetts legislature, initiated by the Town of Walpole, for an immediate suspension of the part of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B that allows for "unfriendly" 40B applications. Second by Ms. Sullivan.
Under discussion of the motion, Ms. Sullivan inquired as to why the provisions of Chapters 40R and 40S were not included in the petition, since these provisions can be very difficult for communities as well. Mr. Witten said that the major difference is that 40R and 40S developments must be approved by Town Meeting. This allows some level of local control. Ms. Sullivan noted that, without "unfriendly" 40B applications, Towns would still have the option of developing affordable housing through Local Initiative Projects, which also allow for some local control. Mr. Martecchini stated that he supports the petition, but holds out little hope for success. This has been tried before by other communities, and little progress has been made.
The vote in favor of the motion was unanimous (3:0:0).
TOWN MANAGER BRIEF
Mr. MacDonald announced that the Medical Reserve Corps would be conducting a practice drill at the Chandler School on Saturday morning. This is part of the Town's preparation for responding to potential flu outbreaks and other medical emergencies.
MINUTES
Ms. Sullivan moved that the Board approve the Executive Session minutes of June 4, 2007. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Council on Aging:
· Ms. Sullivan moved that the Board re-appoint Ms. Nancy Savage for a three-year term on the Council on Aging, such term to
expire on June 30, 2010. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
· Ms. Sullivan moved that the Board appoint Ms. Catherine Maven, Mr. Matthew Walsh, and Ms. Pauline Flynn to three-year
appointments on the Council on Aging, such terms to expire on June 30, 2010. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
· Ms. Sullivan moved that the Board appoint Mr. James Taylor and Mr. Woody Woodruff as Associate Members to the Council on
Aging for a one-year term, such term to expire on 6/30/08. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES):
· Ms. Sullivan moved that the Board re-appoint Ms. Pauline Flynn as a delegate to Old Colony Elderly Services for a one-year term,
such term to expire on 6/30/08. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
· Ms. Sullivan moved that the Board re-appoint Ms. Jennifer Reid as an alternate to Old Colony Elderly Services for a one-year
term, such term to expire on 6/30/08. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC):
· Ms. Sullivan moved that the Board re-appoint Mr. Jim Taylor as a delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council for a one-year
term, such term to expire on 6/30/08. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
· Ms. Sullivan moved that the Board appoint Mr. Dick Whitney as an alternate to the Old Colony Planning Council for a one-year
term, such term to expire on 6/30/08. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
Community Preservation Committee:
· Mr. Witten moved that the Board re-appoint Ms. Holly Morris to a three-year term on the Community Preservation Committee,
as a representative from the Conservation Commission, such term to expire on 6/30/10. Second by Ms. Sullivan. Vote: 3:0:0.
· Mr. Witten moved that the Board appoint Mr. John Bear to a three-year term on the Community Preservation Committee, as a
representative from the Planning Board, such term to expire on 6/30/10. Second by Ms. Sullivan. Vote: 3:0:0.
Duxbury Cultural Council:
· Ms. Sullivan moved to re-appoint Ms. Alice Vautrain to a three-year appointment on the Duxbury Cultural Council, such term to
expire on 6/30/10. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
· Ms. Sullivan moved to appoint Ms. Marcy Bravo, Ms. Eija Heward, Mr. Anthony Pilla, and Mr. Larry Smith to three year terms on
the Duxbury Cultural Council, such terms to expire on 6/30/10. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
King Caesar Advisory Committee:
· Ms. Sullivan moved to appoint Dr. Carol Langford to complete an unexpired term on the King Caesar Advisory Committee, such
term to expire on 6/30/09. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
Nuclear Advisory Committee:
· Mr. Martecchini moved to appoint Ms. Joan Barry to fill an unexpired term on the Nuclear Advisory Committee, such term to
expire on 6/30/08. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
Registrar of Voters:
· Ms. Sullivan moved to re-appoint Ms. Nancy Oates and Mr. Paul Christo as Registrars of Voters for three-year terms, such
terms to expire on 6/30/10. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
Sidewalk & Bikepath Committee:
· Ms. Sullivan moved to re-appoint Mr. Jeff Lewis, Ms. Nancy Johnson, and Mr. Dick Rothschild to three-year terms on the
Sidewalk & Bikepath Committee, such terms to expire on 6/30/10. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
· Ms. Sullivan moved to re-appoint Ms. Susie Bockard and Mr. John Taft to two-year terms on the Sidewalk & Bikepath
Committee, such terms to expire on 6/30/09. Second by Mr. Witten. Vote: 3:0:0.
(Ms. Sullivan noted that there are three one-year terms available for the Sidewalk & Bikepath Committee. She said that this is a great opportunity for those who would like to "test the waters" of involvement with municipal government.)
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. Martecchini announced that there will be a Renewable Power and Energy Forum at Hingham Town Hall on Wednesday, June 13 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. The Alternative Energy Committee will be in attendance. All are welcome.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Martecchini moved for adjournment at 7:46 PM. Second by Ms. Sullivan. Vote: 3:0:0.
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