Board of Selectmen
Minutes
August 26, 2008
Leo F. Blair
Timothy A. Clark
Peter E. Warren
Lucy B. Wallace
Ronald V. Ricci
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chair, Leo Blair in the Town Hall meeting room.
***On a Wallace motion, the Board voted unanimously by a roll call vote
(Clark- – AYE, Wallace – AYE, Blair - AYE, Warren – AYE, Ricci - Aye) to enter into executive session at 7:00 pm, as authorized by Chapter 39, Section 23B of the Massachusetts General Laws, at a meeting for which 48 hours notice has been given, for the purpose of discussing union labor matter. Following the executive session, the Board will reconvene into open session, for the sole purpose of adjourning. ***
The Board reconvened into open session at 7:50 P.M.
***On a Wallace motion, the Board voted unanimously by a roll call vote
(Clark- – AYE, Wallace – AYE, Blair - AYE, Warren – AYE, Ricci - Aye) to enter into executive session at 7:50 pm, as authorized by Chapter 39, Section 23B of the Massachusetts General Laws, at a meeting for which 48 hours notice has been given, for the purpose of discussing ongoing litigation. Following the executive session, the Board will reconvene into open session, for the sole purpose of adjourning. ***
The Board reconvened into open session at 8:25 P.M.
***On a Wallace motion, the Board voted unanimously by a roll call vote
(Clark- – AYE, Wallace – AYE, Blair - AYE, Warren – AYE, Ricci - Aye) to enter into executive session at 8:25 pm, as authorized by Chapter 39, Section 23B of the Massachusetts General Laws, at a meeting for which 48 hours notice has been given, for the purpose of discussing potential litigation. Following the executive session, the Board will reconvene into open session, for the sole purpose of adjourning. ***
The Board reconvened into open session at 8:35 P.M.
Board of Selectmen – Minutes
August 26, 2008 – page 2
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION -
Deborah Skauen-Hinchcliffe, 221 Still River Rd, asked when the off site sign policy would be revisited and expressed concern regarding the Oxbow sign located in Still River.
APPOINTMENT OF FULL TIME DISPATCHER – Police Chief Ed Denmark was in attendance and recommended Gordon Hamel for the full time dispatcher position. The Chief explained Gordon has proven his abilities and feels this is a great opportunity for him to move from a part time position to full time.
On Clark /Wallace motion, the Board voted to appoint Gordon Hamel to position of full time dispatcher effective upon completion of satisfactory physical. (Warren - Abstain, Wallace – Aye, Blair – Aye, Ricci – Aye, Clark - Aye)
APPOINTMENT – MAHT - On a Ricci/Clark motion, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Sherlie LaPierre, 258 Stow Rd, to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust term expiring on October 31, 2008.
DISCUSS THE ROLE OF THE MUNICIPAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST IN CREATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN HARVARD – Leo Blair started the discussion by stating Victor Normand had submitted a letter of resignation from the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust due to personal issues. Conversation ensued relating to the Housing Partnership, Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and the Housing Authority. Leo questioned the flexibility of the Trust in being able to serve the town needs in providing 10% affordable housing. Tim Clark wondered if possibly consolidating the housing committees in town may be an option. Lucy Wallace pointed out that each committees charge has a very separate charge. The Board discussed how all committees should come together in a cooperative and consolidated way. Ron Ricci stressed the importance of working with elderly
and low income families with regards to 40B. Leo Blair expressed the great need for Harvard to take part in 40B development. Leo explained it is necessary for serious dialogue to begin allowing the town the ability of choosing and not an outside developer.
LIP CRITERIA– Joe Sudol from the Planning Board was in attendance to present the revised version of the LIP Criteria based on suggestions from the July 22, 2008 Selectmen’s meeting. On a Warren/Ricci motion, the Board voted unanimously to accept the LIP Criteria as amended.
DISCUSS AND VOTE ON DEVENS DISPOSTION SUCCESS CRITERIA – After review and some minor revisions to the draft the Board agreed to accept the document.
On a Clark/Warren motion, the Board voted unanimously to accept draft of the success criteria and preamble as dated August 20, 2008.
On a Blair/Warren motion, the Board voted unanimously to present document as a draft to the JBOS at their meeting on August 28, 2008. The BOS decided to invite comment from all town boards and committees at their September 2, 2008 meeting and hold a public meeting for all citizens in town on September 27, 2008.
Board of Selectmen – Minutes
August 26, 2008 – page 3
REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ELECTION WARRANTS FOR THE UPCOMING STATE PRIMARY AND THE SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION –
On a Clark/Wallace motion, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign warrant for State Primary to be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008.
On a Clark/Warren motion, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign warrant for the Special Town Election to be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008.
TOWN CLERK APPOINTMENTS –
On a Clark/Wallace motion, the Board voted to appoint Steven Cronin as a Deputy Inspector for the Republican Party.
On a Warren/Ricci motion, the Board voted to appoint Carol Lee Tonge as the Ballot Box Clerk for the Republican Party.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
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