December 1, 1992 Present: James Haggerty
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Joseph Frisoli
Chairman read letter inviting Townspeople to 37th consecutive Christmas sing at Red Acres Farm, 517 W. Washington St., on dec. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Chairman asked Board members to contact the Exec. Sec. and let him know if they plan on attending the Town Hall Christmas Party to be held at Cataldi's Dec. 10. He noted the first item on the agenda had been cancelled because the taxes and fees were either paid or a payment plan established. Selectman Frisoli questioned the nature of the payment plan on one of the establishments. Board questioned the Treasurer/Collector concerning the payment plan noting they did not feel it was adequate and asked her to submit to them a written signed agreement outlining a complete payment plan that would bring the taxes paid in full by next October to include the current tax bill going out in the mail and the May 1993 tax bill. Mrs. McCormack agreed to meet with this particular liquor establishment and present a plan to
the Board next week. The Board also talked about putting a policy in place and making it mandatory that all liquor establishments in Town have their employees be TIP certified. The exact nature of the policy will be discussed next week.
Board next interviewed for the MBTA/Coordinator. Mr. Patrick O'Brien, an employee of Shaws wished to be involved to make sure the Towns concerns were met. He stated he worked the midnight to eight shift at Shaws and would have time to meet and deal with the concerns of the Town. It would be his goal to inform the Town of the T's position and to inform the T of the Town's position. Each Board member asked Mr. O'Brien some general questions concerning the protection of the Town's interests re water, safety and traffic.
Board interviewed Mike Richardson, currently a member of the Conservation Commission. Mike explained he has been involved in real estate development and investment for 13 years and felt that he was a good negotiator. He would be interested in coordinating the best deal for the Town and his employment gave him the flexibility of hours to be available for meetings with the T and other boards in the Town. He agreed with the Board concerning their issues of safety, water, traffic and environmental issues concerning the parking lot.
Mr. Danner, Assessor, gave the Board some background and said that although he is retired, in his position as an owner of a sign company, he has dealt extensively with the T, the Port Authority. He is aware of the T construction methods and has inner knowledge of the T boards. He said that he would be able to echo the concerns of safety along the tracks and the parking areas as top priorities. He explained that he would have no problem as he is retired by attending meetings with the T.
Mr. Haggerty asked each candidate if they were in favor of the railroad. Each had answered that they were and had been. Mr. Haggerty also stated that he felt the railroad was inevitable and that he wanted someone that would be able to work with the T and the Town as opposed to someone who would be tempted to create delays and stop the T development. Mr. Haggerty also noted that Mr. Sica was unable to attend and has invited Mr. Sica to be on the agenda at 7:30 next week, December 8 for an interview. At that time the Board will vote.
Board of Health attended the meeting to discuss their rules and regulations. Mr. Frisoli had several questions concerning the way stickers were issued, the verifications of vehicles, and the fact that commercial vehicles were allowed to use the transfer station. He noted some specific cases he has observed and he mentioned that his concerns are that there is a possibility of commercial hazardous materials being dumped at the transfer station. He thanked the Board of Health for developing some written rules, however, he felt they should be more detailed in nature. Mr. Amado explained that the Board felt they needed to have discretion in implementing the rules and regulations and in carrying out the policies since each individual issue seemed to stand on its own. Mr. Crowley pointed out that if we are
still on the dump fee program next year, he would like to have the Board of Health hand out information on how people can dispose of the items which they list as not acceptable at the transfer station.
Board addressed representative from Dunkin Donuts concerning the Common Victualer license. The Chairman indicated the Board would not entertain the license until it contained all signatures.
Board heard information concerning grievance from Police Union surrounding the filing of two shifts. Union claimed that the overtime was not offered according to the seniority list. The Chief mentioned that he assigned Judy Hatch to work extra hours as a dispatcher, however, it was his understanding that he posted some additional hours to be worked on October 31 and Officer Daley worked those hours. Neither the Union nor the Chief has been able to determine who called Officer Daley and although Officer Daley was assigned on the 24th of October to work on the 31st, the grievance was not filed until after the shift took place. The Board asked for some time to look at the grievance and talk with Counsel. Officer Andrews noted that the Board had fifteen days to respond according to the contract.
Mr. Haggerty stated that the Board would make an attempt to respond next week.
Mr. Haggerty indicated that next week the Board would make an attempt to appoint members to the Central Purchasing Committee and the Disability Committee. He also agreed that the week after the Board would attempt to appoint members to the Capital Improvement Committee. He asked that each Board member be given copies of the applications for the various committees.
Mr. Frisoli gave a report on Rte. 58. He explained to the Board that he met with the State Wednesday morning, November 25 at approximately 9:45 a.m. Prior to meeting with the State he drove up and down the road and listed a series of concerns that he felt were work related and should be dealt with as safety issues. As the State Engineer, Gil Alegi, Paul Keenan and Mr. Alegi's assistant, drove the road with Mr. Frisoli, Mr. Harris and Mr. Nugent, Mr. Frisoli pointed out each of his concerns. Mr. Alegi agreed with the majority of issues, however, Mr. Frisoli noted that in returning to the Town Sunday, and having driven the road since that time, some of the key issues that were raised have not been taken care of, such as the guard rail at the pond. Several man holes and drainage in the Monponsett
area. He also indicated that it was pointed out to him that Edison and the Telephone have been slow to install the new poles and remove the old poles. He also indicated that even though the State said they were going to try to push for the contractor to work Saturday, it was his understanding that no work was done Saturday. Mr. Nugent explained what has been done over the past several days, and indicated that they have paved all the way to 295 Indian Head St. with the base coat. They have paved with binder from Shaws to the top of the hill and it was his understanding that when the final grading to Rte. 27 was completed, the base coat would be put down there. The contractor would continue to lay the binder down. Also that grinding had been halted and would not be resumed again unless approved by the State. Mr. Nugent noted that the driveways have been graded and in some cases asphalt laid, and that the Telephone co. has installed the
conduit at Rte. 58, the contractor has continued to grade and prepare the roadway from McDonalds to beyond J.J.'s and various areas have been cleaned up along the side of the road. Mr. Nugent indicated the contractor is awaiting delivery of the guard rail and it will be installed as soon as it arrives. He has met with the Telephone co. reps. in an effort to get them to remove the poles which are ready in the Monponsett area. He has also spoken with the Edison rep. and was informed that there would be several crews in town this week setting new poles and starting to transfer wires. Mr. Frisoli made a motion that the Board of Selectmen grant no permits for gas, telephone, electric or cable until the Board is satisfied that progress is being made on Rte. 58 and to notify the utilities in writing. 2nd Murdoch. 5-0 vote.
Chairman read the list of potential street lights. He has asked that Bob Andrews and the Street Lighting Committee hold a meeting to make a recommendation back to the Board. He also asked the Exec. Sec. evaluate the utility budget with the Town Accountant and determine whether or not there would be any money available for street lights.
Chairman asked the Exec. Secretary for his report. Exec. Sec. commented on the Boards goals and objectives. He updated the Board on the status of the assistant Town Clerk/Assistant Town Accountant position, informing them that it is currently being advertised, with applications accepted until December 7. The interview process will then start. He reminded the Board of the upcoming budget season asked that they keep in mind any budget requests or issues. He stated he would be drafting the budgets and giving them to the Board for review prior to submitting to the Fin. Com. He also informed the board that they should be aware with negotiations coming up for police, fire, highway and clerical there will be a lot of evning meetings and they should let him know available dates in order to set up
and post meetings. The Chairman addressed action requests. He asked that on the December 15 the Exec. Sec., Fire Chief, Police Chief be placed on the agenda to give the Board a verbal update on where they stand relative to their goals and objectives. Selectman Frisoli reminded the Chairman the Board has not yet formally voted to accept the Fire Chief's goals and objectives. Chaimran asked the Fire Chief be placed on the agenda for next week to review his goals and objectives and also to update the Board on the paramedic service offered by South Shore Hospital. Board also asked if new ambulance was in service yet. If so they would like to have the Chief coordinate an inspection by the Board of Selectmen.
A letter is requested to be sent to the Wage and Pesonnel Board inwquiring as to the status of the Evaluation Tool.
Motion made to adjourn by Andrews, 2nd Frisoli. 5-0 vote. 9:30 p.m.
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Robert Crowley, Clerk
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