Memorial Town Hall, 1 Library Street, Georgetown, MA 01833
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING MINUTES
Memorial Town Hall
Third Floor Meeting Room
3/28/11
7:00 PM
Selectmen Present: Philip Trapani, Chairman; C. David Surface, Clerk; Gary Fowler; Stephen Smith; Evan O’Reilly
Others Present: Michael Farrell, Town Administrator; Janet Pantano, Administrative Assistant
Absent:
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Call to Order
Mr. Trapani called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. He stated that this will be a short meeting and then they will hold the State of the Town.
WARRANT & MINUTES
Mr. Trapani stated that the warrant is available to be signed.
CORRESPONDENCE
Declaration of Surplus Personal Property from the Town Clerk
Mr. Trapani stated that they have a declaration of surplus property from the Town Clerk. He asked Mr. Farrell what they need to do with this. Mr. Farrell stated that he needs a vote from the board and then they can sell/dispose of the property properly.
Mr. Surface moved to approve the request from the Town Clerk to declare her copiers as surplus property. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Trapani stated that they have a request from the Building Inspector to waive the permit fee for the Pennbrook PTO for a new sign at the School.
Mr. Trapani stated that the Pennbrook PTO is working with Whittier Regional Vocational School to build a new sign for the school.
Mr. Surface moved to waive the permit fee for the Pennbrook PTO for a new sign at the Pennbrook School. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Mr. Surface asked if Whittier Voc can help with a new sign for the Town Hall.
Motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Budget Update
Mr. Farrell stated that he recently attended a meeting by the MMA and heard a speaker on Plan Design but did not learn anything new. He stated that insurance enrollment opens the beginning of May and is open for about a week. He stated that because of a law change dependents up to age 26 can now be added to plans. Mr. Surface asked if the town had a two party plan. Mr. Farrell stated that they do not offer a two party plan. Mr. Farrell stated that he is proceeding with negotiations with the unions and has a tentative meeting with the School and our insurance representative on Wednesday. He stated that the same insurance savings that they had last year may not be available. Mr. Trapani asked about the increase. Mr. Farrell stated that there will be a 12.4% increase this year. He stated that last year the insurance account was over budgeted and he has adjusted it this year and he stated that their pension costs are up 11%. He stated that they will not get the Property &
Liability costs until the end of April. He stated that they have had no news from the State. He stated that on April 13 the house budget will come out then they will have to wait for the Senate.
APPOINTMENTS & APPROVALS
Contract approval for CPC conditional assessment of Perley School by David M. Hart Enterprises
Mr. Trapani stated that Mr. Farrell is comfortable with the contract. Mr. Farrell stated that the Superintendent has worked with Mr. Hart on this contract and Mr. Hart did a similar study at Town Hall.
Mr. Surface moved to approve contract for Conditional Assessment of Perley School by David M. Hart Enterprises for CPC. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Request from YuKanRun/Rich Morrell to hold a 5-mile road race in Georgetown from the Perley School
Mr. Trapani stated that Mr. Farrell talked with Mr. Morrell and they donate to a local organization and plan to make a donation to GEF. He asked Mr. Farrell’s comfort with the group. Mr. Farrell stated that he talked with Mr. Morrell and they are an LLC corporation so they can have a pool of money to hold these events and they donate to a local charity. He stated that they do this to get people interested in running. He stated that the event is June 11 at 9AM at Perley School and the School has already approved the use. He stated that the entrance fee is only $20.
Mr. Smith moved to approve the YuKan Run event on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 9AM. Mr. Surface seconded the motion.
Mr. Surface asked how many people attend. Mr. Fowler stated that there can be 200 people. He asked how the neighbors felt about these events. Mr. Trapani stated that during the Mike Donohoe race residents were waving and enjoying the spectators.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Request from Henborg’s for a Common Victuallers license
Mr. Surface moved to approve a Common Victuallers license for Henborg’s to expire Dec 31, 2011. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Sports Depot at Rock Pond Restaurant/206 West Main Street
Mr. Trapani stated that they have had some issues with the Entertainment License and the neighbors have sent a complaint. He stated that they have to hold a revocation hearing and give the owner notice of the hearing. He stated that the public hearing will be held on April 11, 2011 at 7:00PM.
Mr. Smith moved to hold a public hearing for the revocation of Entertainment License of the Sports Depot at Rock Pond Restaurant. Mr. Surface seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Surface and Mr. Trapani stated that they will talk with Mr. Buswell and see what is happening.
Recess to State of the Town meeting
STATE OF THE TOWN
6:30 pm ~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome & Progress Report
Steve Smith, Board of Selectmen
Phil Trapani, Chairman, Board of Selectmen
6:45 pm ~~~~~~~~~~ Financial Overview
Sandy Gerraughty, Finance Committee
Harry LaCortiglia, Community Preservation
7:15 pm ~~~~~~~~~~ Education
Carol Jacobs - Superintendent
8:00 pm ~~~~~~~~~~ Public Safety & Highway
Chief Mulligan, Police
Chief Beardsley, Fire
Peter Durkee, Highway
8:15 pm ~~~~~~~~~~ Land Use & Economic Development
Chris Rich / Nick Cracknell, Planning Board
Ted Kottcamp, Economic Development Committee
8:30 pm ~~~~~~~~~~ Wrap-Up
Steve Smith, Board of Selectmen
NEXT MEETING
Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 7:00PM, Town Hall, 3rd Floor meeting room
Monday, April 11, 2011 at 7:00PM, Town Hall, 3rd Floor meeting room
Minutes transcribed by J. Pantano.
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