Selectmen’s Meeting ~
July 8, 2008
Present: ~Donald Howard, Stephen Amico, James Egan and James Armstrong. ~Christopher Colcough Absent. Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas and Meredith Marini, Executive Assistant. ~~
7:32 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that for period ending June 19, 2008 he signed Payroll Warrant 51 in the amount of $104,346.49; Expense 51 - $55,983.59; Expense 51A - $30,819.16; Expense 51B - $19,524.96. For period ending June 26, 2008 he signed Payroll Warrant 52 in the amount of $112,167.31; Expense 52 - $20,123.43; Expense 52A - $118,064; Expense 52B - $90,128.88 and Expense 51AA - $1,655.62. For period ending July 3, 2008 he signed Payroll Warrant 53 in the amount of $109,547.59; Expense 53 - $72,317.29 and Expense 53A - $22,801.72. Period ending July 6, 2008 he signed Expense Warrant 1 in the amount of $585,666.00
Request from Conservation Commission. Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the Conservation Commission has requested authorization to transfer funds from the Notice of Intent Fund to purchase GIS software in the amount of $424.85.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to authorize the use of Notice of Intent funds in the amount of $424.85 for the purchase of software in accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act.
Voted 4 – 0
Open October Special Town Meeting Warrant – Mrs. Marini indicated that the warrant must be posted by September 19, 2008. Recommended closing the warrant on August 15th. The Board would review the article at their meeting on August 19th.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to open the October Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Voted 4 – 0.
Chapter 90 SAAN – Mr. Finglas presented the Board with the documents to secure the borrowing for the Chapter 90 funds. The Board signed the SAANS.
Fisheries and Wildlife funding – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the Legislation for the Conservation Restriction on the Smith Nawazelski property was passed and signed by the Governor on Monday, June 30th. The $250,000 was received and deposited.
Fire Grant – Chief Thompson notified Mr. Finglas that he is submitting paperwork for a grant for a new fire truck and equipment. If the grant is approved the Town would only have to fund $25,000 toward the purchase of the truck.
Senior Van – Mr. Finglas indicated that the new senior van finally arrived. It is a 16 passenger vehicle.
Community Preservation Committee Appointments - The Board received nine applications to fill four positions on the Community Preservation Committee. Applications were submitted by:
Joseph Campbell of 1245 Whitman Street
Tom Constantine of 510 Brook Street
David Harris of 825 Main Street
Laura Ann Kemmett of 83 Bay State Circle
Tom McSweeney of 78 Pierce Avenue
Brett Miller of 974 East Washington Street
Patty Norton of 31 Indian Path
Bill Strait of 469 Indian Head Street
Edward Young of 129 Harvey Circle.
Chairman Egan inquired as to how the Board wished to proceed with the appointments. There was discussion regarding tabling the matter and requesting the applicants to appear for interviews. Mr. Egan recommended moving forward on the appointments. After brief discussion the Board agreed to recess to allow the members to review the applications.
Mrs. Marini pointed out that representatives have been designated from the following committees:
Conservation – John Kemmett
Historical – Allan Clemons
Housing Authority – Robert Sears
Planning – Philip Lindquist.
Parks & Fields – still waiting for a designee
8:00 p.m. The Board took a brief recess.
8:10 p.m. Returned to open session.
Mr. Finglas suggested that each name be read, if a member wished to nominate an individual they could do so. Once the list had been exhausted, the Board to move to a vote.
Chairman Egan read the names:
Joseph Campbell – No nomination
Tom Constantine – Moved by Howard, second by Amico
David Harris – Moved by Armstrong, second by Howard
Laura-Ann Kemmett – Moved by Amico, second by Armstrong
Tom McSweeney – Moved by Egan, second by Armstrong
Patty Norton – Moved by Armstrong, second by Amico
Bill Strait – Moved by Howard, second by Armstrong
Edward Young – Moved by Amico – No second.
Chairman Egan request votes
Tom Constantine – Voted 2 – 2 (Armstrong & Egan)
David Harris – Voted 3 – 1 (Amico)
Laura Ann Kemmett – Voted 4 – 0
Tom McSweency – Voted 1 – 3 (Armstrong, Amico & Howard)
Patty Norton – Voted 4 – 0
Bill Strait – Voted 4 – 0
The following individuals were appointed to the Conservation Preservation Committee: David Harris, Laura Ann Kemmett, Patty Norton and Bill Strait.
Item III Appointment to Recreation Commission – Received an application for appointment from Maria McClellan 472C Indian Head Street to fill unexpired term of Lenna Sweeney. Term to Expire: June 30, 2010.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to appoint Maria McClellan to the Recreation Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2010. Voted 4 – 0
Item IV Complaint Policy Review – Tabled until July 22nd.
Item V One Day Liquor License – Camp Kiwanee –
A. Jill Bentley Compass Medical, East Bridgewater – Sat., July 12th 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Corporate function
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to approve a one day liquor license to Jill Bentley on Saturday July 12th from 12 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a corporate function. Voted 4 – 0
Item VI Approve Minutes – Regular Session May 20, 2008 and June 17, 2008
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to approve the minutes of May 20, 2008 as printed. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to approve the minutes of June 17, 2008 as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Item VII Committee Reports - Emergency Communication Center – Mr. Armstrong reported that the committee has finalized a policy establishing cooling stations throughout the Town. Currently the High School will serve as one location. Any resident in need of service should call 781-293-4622 for assistance.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Howard to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
8:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
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