September 22, 1992 Present: James Haggerty
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews-7:45
Joseph Frisoli
Chairman announced that he and Mrs. Murdoch represented the Board of Selectmen at a meeting in Halifax on behalf of the Plymouth County Water Advisory Board. The Towns of Halifax, Kingston, Pembroke, Whitman, E. Bridgewater and Marshfield were represented as well as the Brockton Water Commissioners. Chairman asked for any interested applicants to apply if they want to represent the Town on this Committee and he would like to make an appointment next Tuesday. Appointment deals with the determination and control on the levels of the twin lakes in Monponsett.
Board met with Board of Health to discuss issues raised by Selectman Crowley concerning the sticker fees for the transfer station. Mr. Crowley gave an overview of his concerns and in addressing the transfer station he stated in the Spring of 1989 the plan was for temporary fees due to the Town's fiscal situation. As we formulate a fiscal plan he feels very strongly we should be dealing with the elimination of the user fees. Mr. Amado, Chairman of the Board of Health stated they would be willing to remove the user fees at any time if they can be sure the funds are available. However, he does not want to eliminate the user fee and then have to come back to people in the future and tell them we will have to reinstitute a fee. Mr. Vaitkus was also in favor of eliminating the user fee, however he pointed
out the finance committee did consider this issue in the spring and is willing to look at it again next spring when there is a clear picture of the Town's financial position. Specificalloy the schools. Each member of the Board of Selectmen made comments concerning the user fees. Members of the Finance Committee and the Board of Health also commented regarding the elimination of user fees. Board of Health member John Dias pointed out they are looking into the possibility of leasing a vehicle and transferring the material themselves with a Town employee in an effort to save money. Finance Committee urged the Town stay on line with our original plan and review this issue in May.
The Chairman asked each Board member their opinion. Mr. Andrews in favor of leaving as is, Mrs. Murdoch reminded everyone of the override issue when the Town turned down the vote and refused to take this on the tax rate, and feels we should leave it as it is for the time being. Mr. Frisoli felt it is not financially feasible at this time, Mr. Crowley felt that at least the fee should be reduced or eliminated, Mr. Haggerty felt it should be left as it is, and looked at in a couple of months. All parties present agreed to continue to review the situaiton and keep dialogue open and we will plan on discussing this issue again in November.
Mr. Frisoli presented a report on the budget tracking system. He commented on the Fire Dept. and Mr. Frisoli pointed out he is waiting for the Fire Chief to contact him and make some changes in his forecast. It was pointed out that the Police Chief has made some changes in his forecast which will allow us to better track vacation overtime. Mr. Frisoli mentioned at first glance he did not see the Snow and Ice forecast, but it was pointed out that Mr. Harris had submitted, and upon closer review it was listed as 0 as no expenditures out of that account until sometime in October. Mr. Vaitkus commentd that he felt the Board was doing a good job monitoring the departments and things looked fairly close at this point.
Board entered exec. seesion under #6, motion by Frisoli, 2nd by Crowley, roll call vote, 5-0.
Chairman mentioned that the Board had agreed to offer to settle insurance on Thomas Hall. Mrs. Murdoch made a motion to move that the Board vote to accept settlement offer of Great American Insurance of 71,000 as a result of the fire at Thomas Hall in August of 1991. 2nd Andrews. Voted was 5-0.
Mr. Peter Annis representing Cranland Airport asked to address the Board concerning issues currently before the Conservation Commission. He stated that he felt the digging for the earth removal could get too close to the runway and submitted a letter from the Aeronautics Commission to substantiate his concerns. The Board clarified that the only condition they had place on the earth removal permit was that when the contractor approached within 100 feet of the wetlands, that he contact the Conservation Commission. It is our opinion tht he is in the process of doing that now. The Board stated they would contact Pat Garner and ask him to attend the meeting the first week in October to discuss these concerns. And in the interim send a letter to Mr. Comeau asking him not to do anything within 150 feet of
the runway. Board also asked to look at the hours of operation.
Motion to adjourn by Murdoch, 2nd Frisoli, 5-0 vote. 8:35 p.m.
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Joseph F. Frisoli, Clerk
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