Memorial Town Hall, 1 Library Street, Georgetown, MA 01833
Ph. (978) 352-5755 font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:9pt;color:#000000;">Memorial Town Hall
Third Floor Meeting Room
6/20/11
6:00PM-Executive Session
7:00 PM-General Meeting
Selectmen Present: C. David Surface, Chairman; Gary Fowler, Clerk; Stephen Smith; Stuart M. Egenberg
Others Present: Michael Farrell, Town Administrator; Janet Pantano, Administrative Assistant;
Absent: Philip Trapani
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6:00PM-EXECUTIVE SESSION-2nd Floor meeting room
Kopelman & Paige, P.C.-Litigation Status Update
Attorney Tom McEnaney was present
Mr. Fowler moved to go into Executive Session for a litigation update by Kopelman & Paige. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken.
Mr. Fowler-yes
Mr. Egenberg-yes
Mr. Surface-yes
The board by roll call vote, voted to return to open session and moved to the 3rd floor meeting room.
Mr. Egenberg-yes
Mr. Surface-yes
Mr. Fowler-yes
Call to Order
Mr. Surface called the general meeting to order at 7:00PM.
BOARD BUSINESS
Entertainment License-Movies/Henborg’s, 269 Central Street
Mr. Surface stated that Henborg’s has requested an Entertainment License and asked the representative to come forward. She stated that they wanted to have free movies every other week on a movie screen in the picnic area. Mr. Fowler asked about discussion with the Building Inspector if this is allowable. Mr. Farrell stated he talked to the Building Inspector and the business is grandfathered and if this is incidental to the business and there is no charge then it is permissible. Mr. Fowler stated that if they are not charging then do they need the license. Mr. Farrell stated yes and that they want to treat everyone equally. Mr. Fowler asked if the license would stay with the business or with Nunan’s. Mr. Surface stated that it goes with the business requesting the license
which is Henborg’s and it expires December 30, 2011. He stated that they would have to renew each year. Mr. Farrell asked if the board wanted to add any conditions. Mr. Surface asked the times. Applicant stated every other Thursday 8:30PM to 10:30PM. Mr. Surface stated that they should condition to every Thursday from 8:00PM until 11:00PM. He stated every Thursday in case of rain they may want to change the dates.
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Entertainment License for Henborg’s, 269 Central Street with the condition for movies to be shown on Thursdays only from 8:00PM to 11:00PM. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Town wide Email upgrade
Red Kelley, Boston Systems & Solutions
Mr. Kelley stated that the town has asked to have all town departments and boards on town email. He stated to have email the town would have to upgrade the exchange server and add 200 licenses. He stated that the upgrade is included put the installation is not included in the pricing. He explained the software and gave a handout of the cost. He explained the options. He stated that the 2010 software will put the town in compliance. Mr. Surface asked if there is support for Exchange 2003 which the town now has. Mr. Kelley stated yes until 2015. Mr. Surface stated he would like to hold on this and discuss with Mr. Trapani when he returns. Mr. Kelley stated that he would suggest to have a discussion to bring in the Schools on this upgrade.
Mr. Kelley stated that end users will have an adjustment to the new Outlook program. He stated that they would provide half day training at no charge to the town. Mr. Egenberg asked who would be the trouble shooter. Mr. Kelley stated that they can give a how-to to the Administrators office. He stated if you get a better price someplace else then you can purchase and they will install the program. He stated that this is State pricing. Mr. Egenberg asked about Open Meeting Law. Mr. Farrell stated that this will make the town compliant. Mr. Egenberg asked if we have an email policy. Mr. Farrell stated that we do but it is for employees only but they can expand for all boards and commissions. The Board thanked Mr. Kelley for coming in and would get back to him
with a decision.
SafetyNet by Lo/Jack & Town of Georgetown Fire Dept
Fire Chief Beardsley, and Donna Robbins were present
Chief Beardsley stated that this is a new program offered to residents and stated Ms. Robbins has taken training and would update the board on the program.
Ms. Robbins stated that this program is for someone who needs 24/7 coverage and those who are wanderers. She explained the people that would use this program. She stated that she and another firefighter did training and they have trained 19 firefighters. She explained how the system works. Chief Beardsley stated that right now they do not have anyone on the system. He stated that in July Lo/Jack will offer no installation charge to residents. He stated that there will be an article on the program in the August CoA newsletter and he will talk with the Schools. Mr. Surface asked him to check with Trestle Way. Chief Beardsley stated that he has a media packet to get out to the newspapers and that will be out shortly.
Minutes of June 5, 2011
Mr. Fowler moved to approve the minutes of June 15, 2011. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by 3-0. Mr. Smith abstained.
Fat Belly BBQ-Request to serve from Park & Ride lot
Mr. Surface stated that they need to do some more research on this request. Mr. Farrell asked if they want to open the ethnicity of this issue. He stated that they have canteen trucks that are inspected by the BoH but we have no regulations on this type of business. Mr. Fowler stated that he likes that it is a Georgetown resident requesting. He stated that they have had a request before that they felt would take business from local businesses. He stated that they did issue one for soccer fields. He stated that he wants more information on days and wants to know about the generator. Mr. Smith stated that we should clarify any issues and license as we have an ice cream truck that goes to sports games. Mr. Surface asked Mr. Farrell to request the owner come into the July
meeting.
Open Space Land Donation/Conservation-Parcel 1A, Harris Way
Mr. Surface read the letter from the Steven Przyjemski, Conservation Agent requesting the board accept the Harris Way land donation.
The board had questions and requested someone from ConCom come to the next meeting.
Release of Property Lien and Agreement-187 Uptack Road, Groveland
Mr. Surface asked for an explanation. Mr. Farrell explained that this was from an old Housing program between Groveland and Georgetown and the lien had never been released.
Mr. Smith moved to authorize Mr. Surface to sign the Release of Lien Agreement for John and Linda Boyle, 187 Uptack Road, Groveland. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
SELECTMEN’S REPORT
Selectmen Goals for 2012
Mr. Surface stated that he asked the board members for a list of their 2012 goals. Mr. Egenberg gave his goals for the year. He stated that he would like to work on communication between boards, email for board members to be in compliance with the Open Meeting law, a master database of committees with email, phone, and addresses. He stated that he will continue to work with the cable studio on audio issues, to encourage committees to televise their meetings, to enable live call-ins to this room. He stated he would like form a long term strategic plan committee, to see more communication with the local papers and town businesses, have minutes published, streamline the town website, and to publicize vacancies on town boards.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Farrell stated that the board had asked for an update on plan design. He stated that the Bill is at the State House. He stated that there was a major glitch found at the Senate for retirees. He explained that some towns pay 50/50 for retiree benefits and that the towns will have to pay the retirees the same as employees and some pay 80/20. He stated that Georgetown will not be hit as we are at 60/40 for all employees and retirees. He stated that if this holds the Bill up it will go down in flames and we will not have plan design.
APPOINTMENTS & APPROVALS
FY2012 Appointments
Mr. Smith moved to appoint Frank Hauser to the Cable TV Advisory Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Fowler moved to re-appoint Patricia Durkee to the Cultural Council term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Smith moved to appoint Stuart Egenberg to the Government Study Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Mr. Egenberg abstained.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Gary C. Fowler, Sandy Gerraughty, Doug Dawes, Joseph Cifuni, and Michael Farrell to the Government Study Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Mr. Fowler abstained.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Andrew Herendeen as the Hazardous Materials Coordinator term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Karen D. Christiansen as a regular member of the Historical Commission term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Joseph Knapp as an associate member of the Historical Commission term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Deborah Rogers as the Mosquito Larviciding and Spraying Coordinator, under North East Mosquito Control for Georgetown term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Richard Aberman, James Dimento, Elizabeth Wade, Suzanne Caulfield, and David Shauer to the Park and Recreation Commission term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Smith moved to re-appoint David F. Thomson and Donald C. Cudmore as Lieutenants to the Georgetown Police Department term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Smith moved to re-appoint David Armstrong and Kevin M. DeFeo as Sergeants to the Georgetown Police Department term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Smith moved to re-appoint Thomas Dejoy as Detective Supervisor to the Georgetown Police Department term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Smith moved to re-appoint James Rodden as Detective to the Georgetown Police Department term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Smith moved to re-appoint Michael P. Goddu an Scott Hatch as Master Patrolman to the Georgetown Police Department term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Smith moved to re-appoint Dennis Sullivan and Derek Jones as Patrolman to the Georgetown Police Department term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Michael Farrell as the Sexual harassment Grievance Officer term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint James Mulligan, Police Chief; Thomas Dejoy, and Albert Beardsley, Fire Chief to the Statewide Anti-Terrorism Unified Response Network (SATURN) for Georgetown term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Richard Boucher as a Registrar of Voters-Republican term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Bill Hastings, Bill Monroe, Jeff Wade, and Christian Roop to the Recreational Path Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Kenneth G. Woodbury, Pamela G. McKay, and Deborah Mulliagn to the Scholarship Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to appoint C. David Surface to the School Building Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Mr. Surface abstained.
Mr. Egenberg moved to appoint Tillie Evangelista, Rob Hoover, John Bonazoli, Glenn Clohecy, Alan Aulson, Jr., Peter Durkee, Timothy Gerraughty, George Comiskey, Ellie Sinkewicz, Michelle Smith, Kerry Stauss, and Eric Zadina to the School Building Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. Mr. Smith abstained.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Carol Jacobs, Superintendent; Dr. Donna Tanner, Principal, Michael Farrell, Town Administrator, and the School Business Manager as non-voting members to the School Building Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Robert Rose as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for Georgetown term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Deborah Rogers, Steven Przyjemski, Nick Cracknell, Peter Durkee, and Michael Farrell to the Stormwater Management Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Kopelman & Paige, P.C. as Town Counsel term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Peter Durkee, Deborah Mulligan, Sharon Freeman, William Spears, and Sgt. Kevin Defeo to the Traffic Review Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Jacqueline Cuomo as the Treasurer/Tax Collector term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Pamela Rogers as the Assistant Treasurer/Tax Collector term to expire June 30, 2014. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to re-appoint Philip Trapani as the Veterans’ District Representative for Georgetown term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to appoint Sharon Freeman to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Regular Member term to expire June 30, 2016. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Smith moved to appoint Jean Perley to the Council on Aging as a Regular member term to expire June 30, 2013. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Request for appointment of Frank A. Ferrucci to the Conservation Commission term to expire June 30, 2014.
Board stated that they would like to get feedback from the ConCom before they make this appointment.
Mr. Smith asked about next year reviewing how appointments are done and take one vote for all at once as this is a lengthy process. Mr. Farrell stated that they can look into a new process for next year.
Mr. Surface stated that Mr. Wade asked him to send a letter of support for the Recreational Path to MVPC. The board signed a letter of support.
School Building Project
Mr. Farrell stated that they had a last minute item on the School Building Project. He stated that they need a motion for the chair to sign the contract for the Project Management Services with Municipal Building Consultants, Inc. He stated that the contract was held up by MSBA but is ready to be signed.
Mr. Fowler moved to allow Mr. Surface to sign the contract for the Project Management Services with Municipal Building Consultants, Inc. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Surface stated he has had calls regarding talk about the spruce tree being removed at the civil war monument. He stated that he talked with Mr. Durkee and nothing will be done before he comes in to discuss with the board.
Mr. Surface stated he also talked with Mr. Durkee on fixing the sidewalk in front of Town Hall. He stated that Mr. Durkee will be repairing the sidewalk, repaving the driveway on the side of the building, and the parking lot.
Board discussed a drop off box at Town Hall for payments, etc. Mr. Farrell stated he has talked to the Treasurer regarding a lock box and are looking at funding. Mr. Fowler stated that what the Electric Department has would be good. Mr. Farrell stated that this is what he is looking at.
Mr. Surface and the board wish Mr. Trapani a speedy recovery.
NEXT MEETING
Monday, July 11, 2011 at 7:00PM, Town Hall, 3rd Floor meeting room.
Mr. Smith moved to adjourn. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50PM.
Minutes transcribed by J. Pantano.
Minutes approved July 11, 2011.
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