Memorial Town Hall, 1 Library Street, Georgetown, MA 01833
Ph. (978) 352-5755 color:#000000;">BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING MINUTES
Memorial Town Hall
1/23/12
6:00 PM – Executive Session
2nd Floor Meeting Room
7:00 PM – General Meeting
3rd Floor Meeting Room
Selectmen Present: C. David Surface, Chairman; Stephen Smith; Gary Fowler, Clerk; Stuart M. Egenberg
Others Present: Janet Pantano, Administrative Assistant
Absent: Philip Trapani; Michael Farrell, Town Administrator
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6:00PM-EXECUTIVE SESSION
To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel.
Call to Order
Mr. Surface called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Warrant & Minutes
Mr. Surface stated that there is a warrant to be signed.
Minutes January 9, 2012 General and Executive Session
Mr. Fowler moved to approve the Executive Session and General Session minutes of January 9, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Board Business
SBC/DRA-Presentation of the design for the Pennbrook School Project
Mr. Surface stated that the School Building Committee has postponed their presentation for tonight.
Tree at Civil War Monument-VFW & American Legion members to be present
Frank Harper speaking for VFW and American Legion stated that the spruce tree by the Civil War Monument in front of Town Hall is blocking the monument. He showed pictures before without the tree and now with the tree. He stated that the monument was meant to be viewed on all sides. Mr. Harper stated that he is aware that the Park & Rec is against the removal of the tree but he stated that the Highway Surveyor and the Garden Club are in favor of the removal of the tree. Mr. Surface asked about how this project would be funded. Mr. Durkee stated that Highway would do some of the work and there are CPC funds to do some of the work.
Mr. Durkee showed plans of what the monument could look like, what it did look like, and what it looks like now. He stated that he did talk to Ida Wye who is a landscape architect and does historical preservation. Mr. Surface asked about irrigation. Mr. Durkee stated he would like to use compost and not an irrigation system. He stated that he would review a plan with the Historical Commission, and the Garden Club. Then he would like to come back to the Board. Mr. Smith stated that this is a great tree is there anyway to save the tree. Mr. Durkee stated that he would look into moving the tree. Mr. Durkee stated that there are funds that could be used to plant another tree someplace else in town. Mr. Fowler stated that he talked to Jim DiMento from the Park &
Recreation and he is against the tree removal. He asked if there was someplace else in town to plant a tree. Mr. Fowler stated he agrees that you should be able to walk up to a monument. Mr. Durkee stated that the Garden Club planted the tree and they are okay with the removal. Mr. Surface stated that if they take the tree down he would like to see the wood used for something in town. He asked what Mr. Harper is looking for.
Mr. Harper stated that he was looking for approval of the BoS to go forward with a design. Mr. Fowler stated that he would like to see approval with a new tree being planted someplace else in town. Mr. Surface stated that they could give approval for the design phase. He stated that before the tree is removed they would like to see a plan and some community evolvement. Jim DiMento stated that he would like to see a public meeting on this. He stated that there were no holiday lights because of an issue with the electricity to the site.
Mr. Smith moved to give the Tree Warden authority to begin the design phase for the Civil War Monument in front of Town Hall. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion.
Mr. Fowler stated to Mr. DiMento that they would look to relocate or plant a new tree if the tree is taken down. He stated that he thought there had been some large trees around the monument in the past. Mr. Durkee stated that Civil War Monuments usually are very simple.
Motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Open the Warrant for the ATM May 7, 2012
Mr. Smith moved to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, May 7, 2012. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Surface stated that they plan to close the warrant on February 27, 2012.
Request by the Highway Surveyor to deficit spend the Snow & Ice Account
Mr. Durkee stated that there was $25K in the Snow and ICE account before the last storm. He stated that they would have $13K after the weekend. Mr. Surface stated that he is asking to be able to deficit spend the account. Mr. Durkee stated that yes he is asking to deficit spend the account. He stated that he will also be purchasing salt as the prices are low right now.
Mr. Smith moved to approve deficit spending in the Snow & Ice Removal Account #14231 for the purpose of purchasing salt and sand, for snow plowing operations and for paying independent contractors for snow plowing. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Fowler asked if we need an amount in the motion. Mr. Surface stated that we have not set spending amounts. Mr. Durkee stated that the FinCom must also approve the request.
Request for approval for the Opening Day Little League Parade-Sunday, April 29th
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Opening Day Little League Parade-Sunday, April 29th, 2012 with coordination with the Police and Fire Chief. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Request for approval for the Mike Donohoe Race-12:00PM (Noon) Sunday, October 21st
Mr. Smith moved to approve the Mike Donohoe Race-12:00PM (Noon) Sunday, October 21st, 2012 with coordination with the Police and Fire Chief. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Fowler asked if there had been any complaints from North Street residents about the race. Board members stated that they had not received any complaints.
Approvals
License Approvals
Class II-Used Car Sales-Spiros Energy, II Corp.-36 Central Street
Mr. Smith moved to approve the Class II-Used Car Sales License for Spiros Energy, II Corp.-36 Central Street as presented to expire December 31, 2012. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Common Victualler- Village Sub & Pizza
Mr. Smith moved to renew the Common Victualler License for Village Sub & Pizza to expire December 31, 2012. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Next Meeting
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:00PM, 3rd Floor Meeting Room, Town Hall
Mr. Surface stated that the Fish & Game Fishing Derby will be held Sunday, February 5, 2012.
Mr. Smith moved to adjourn. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35PM
Minutes transcribed by J. Pantano.
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