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06/18/2007
HOLDEN BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 18, 2007

6:30PM         Senior Center

Present:   Chairman James Jumonville, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Kenneth O’Brien (arrived 6:40PM), Joseph G. Sullivan, David J. White

Others Present:     Brian Bullock, Town Manager, Jacquie Kelly, Assistant Town Manager,
Robert J. Martin, Town Counsel, Liz Helder, Recording Secretary

Chairman Jumonville opened the meeting at 6:30PM.  The Board participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Certificate of Recognition

The Board recognized Ms. Helen Graf, Town Accountant, who will retire July 2007 after a 24-year distinguished and respected career in municipal finance.  The Board wished Ms. Graf well in her retirement.

The Manager introduced Ms. Lori Rose, who has assumed the position of Town Accountant to replace Ms. Graf.

Selectmen Licenses and Appointments

Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-0 TO APPROVE AND WAIVE ALL FEES FOR AN ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE ON BEHALF OF MARILYN FOLEY FOR THE 250th PERMANENT GIFT COMMITTEE FOR SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE BANDSTAND ON 6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, AND 8/19 FROM 4:30PM-8:30PM AT THE HOLDEN BANDSTAND.

Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-0 TO APPROVE A ROAD RACE LICENSE TO GORDON WARREN ON BEHALF OF THE CENTRAL MASS STRIDERS FOR SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2007 FROM 6:30PM – 8:30PM PENDING FINAL APPROVAL OF THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS.

Motion by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-0 TO REAPPOINT MARY E.L. SHEPERD TO THE HOLDEN CULTURAL COUNCIL UNTIL DECEMBER 17, 2007 (END OF HER 6-YEAR TERM).

Motion by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. White, it was VOTED 4-0 TO REAPPOINT LISA DECIERO TO THE HOLDEN CULTURAL COUNCIL THROUGH 6/30/07.

Vote of File Special Legislation – DCR Easement/Ecotarium

Sel. White recused himself from discussion due to a possible conflict of interest at 6:37PM.

The Ecotarium requested that the Board vote to move the proposed legislation approved at the May 2007 Town Meeting and send it to the State legislation.

Motion by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-0 TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED SPECIAL LEGISLATION REGARDING THE EASEMENT GRANTED BY THE DCR TO THE ECOTARIUM TO THE STATE HOUSE AND SENATE.

Sel. O’Brien joined the meeting at 6:40PM.

Welcome Aldrich Fund

Mr. Al Ferron outlined the purpose and priorities of the Welcome Aldrich Fund.  The Holden Council on Aging manages the Fund.  The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance for those having difficulty providing everyday basic living needs.  Those who apply for relief from the fund must be residents of Holden, MA for a minimum of five years.  Applicants must submit their request for assistance in writing to the fund administrator.  Donations to the fund are accepted all year long and should be sent to the Holden Municipal Light Department.  Applications may be obtained at the Senior Center, the Gale Free Library, and the town web site.  The Board thanked Mr. Ferron for his continued service to the town and its residents.

Town Manager Miscellaneous

The Manager announced that the Post Office recently changed their posted pick-up times for at least two mailboxes located at the Starbard Building/Town Hall parking lot and at the end of Industrial Drive.  While the pick-up hours used to be 12:30PM and 5PM, those hours have been changed to a 4:30PM pick-up only.  The Manager commented that since many of the town offices post mail after 4:30PM at the conclusion of the business day this new pick-up time is not business-friendly.  Feedback from some Industrial Park businesses is that they too are also experiencing an inconvenience to this new pick-up time.  The Manager requested that the board support a request to the local Postmaster that the Post Office revert back to the previous pick-up times (12:30PM and 5PM), or extend the single pick-up back to 5PM.

Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-1 WITH 1 OPPOSED TO SEND A LETTER TO THE HOLDEN POSTMASTER TO REQUEST THAT THE POST OFFICE REVERT BACK TO ITS PREVIOUS PICK-UP TIMES (12:30PM AND 5PM) OR EXTEND THE SINGLE PICK-UP BACK TO 5PM AT THE STARBARD/TOWN HALL POST OFFICE BOX AND AT THE INDUSTRIAL PARK POST OFFICE BOX.  (Opposed: O’Brien.)

The Board reviewed a tally of recreation passes sold to date.

The Manager announced that the Employee Appreciation Picnic had been scheduled for July 19, 2007 from 12PM to 2PM at Trout Brook.  The Manager asked that the Board consider closing town business offices during that two-hour period to allow all town employees to attend at once.  Notice of the two-hour closing will be reported in the local media and posted in town offices.

Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO CLOSE TOWN BUSINESS OFFICES FROM 12PM-2PM ON JULY 19, 2007 TO ALLOW ALL TOWN EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND THE EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCH.

The Board reviewed a “Save The Date” Flier that will go out in a future utility bill mailing.

The Board reviewed a trash and recycling flier and a Speak Out piece for The Landmark.  These items will be used to help publicize the upcoming changes to the Town’s Curbside Trash and Recycling Program.

The Manager reported that the Council on Aging had a productive discussion about the expanded Senior Van Program and has formed a subcommittee to work on fund raising efforts to offset the costs of the additional vans.  The Board reviewed a proposal and budget that has been submitted to the Finance Committee to request seed money to put the second van on the road as soon as possible.  The third van donated by the Town of Millbury is expected to arrive in the early fall.  Assistant Town Manager, Jacquie Kelly, outlined the budget plan to service the three vans.  Ms. Kelly said that the approximate cost to operate each van is $12,750/year.  The town has budgeted for only one van for the 2008 budget.  The Manager has requested that the Finance Committee approve a Reserve Fund Transfer for $18,000 to allow for the other vans to be placed into service.

Motion by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. White, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO REQUEST THAT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVE A RESERVE FUND TRANSFER FOR $18,000 FOR THE OPERATION OF THE TWO ADDITONAL VANS FOR THE SENIOR VAN PROGRAM.

Sel. O’Brien requested that the Administration send a letter to Mr. Steve O’Neil at the WRTA to thank him for the generous donation of the van to the Council on Aging.

The Board interrupted Town Manager’s Miscellaneous for Citizens’ Address at 7:00PM.

Citizens’ Address

Mr. Mike Caramanica, 129 Mt. View Drive, addressed several questions to the Board regarding the new curbside trash and recycle program.  Sel. Sullivan informed Mr. Caramanica that the Board does not engage in dialogue during Citizens’ Address.  He suggested that Mr. Caramanica participate during the Public Hearing to set the trash collection rates (Agenda Item 8).

Town Manager’s Miscellaneous

The Manager announced that Holden resident, Cindy Beck, has taken a collection of her columns from the Gale Free Library Friend Newsletter and published a book.  Cindy will be signing copies of her book Cindy’s Corner: A Collection of Memories at the Library on Friday, June 22 between 11AM-1PM.

Sel. O’Brien left the meeting at 7:05PM.

The Board reviewed several technical amendments to the Town’s Water Rules and Regulations Policy.  Mr. Larry Galkowski, DPW Director, has recommended that the Board vote to approve these amendments in order to be consistent with the recently adopted fee changes.  The Manager requested that the Board vote to hold a public hearing at their next meeting in July to review the proposed changes.

Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Sullivan, it was VOTED 4-0 TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE JULY 2007 MEETING TO REVIEW TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN’S WATER RULES AND REGULATIONS POLICY AS PROPOSED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.

The Board reviewed Town Accountant Helen Graf’s Revenue and Expenditure Reports for the period ending May 2007.

The Manager announced the Summer Leaf Composting and Brush Chipping schedule.  The site of the former town landfill on River Street will be accepting collections on Saturday, June 23, Saturday, July 21, Saturday, August 18, and September, 22.

The Manager reported that approximately 180 Holden residents took advantage of the Light Department’s appliance rebate program in conjunction with Percy’s on Saturday, June 2, 2007 by purchasing an energy star appliance.  The rebate will be applied as a credit to the customer’s light bill.

Sel. O’Brien returned to the meeting at 7:08PM

The Board reviewed the Holden Municipal Light Department’s Return for Calendar Year 2006.  The Report, prepared by the Department’s Auditor, contains the results of the 2006 August Report.  The Manager requested that the Board sign the Return so it can be filed with the DPU.

The Board discussed setting the summer meeting schedule.  The Manager will sign for Licenses and Permits during the summer months.

Motion by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. White, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO SET THE SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JULY 9, 2007 AND AUGUST 13, 2007.

The Manager reported that tax bills would be mailed on Friday, June 29th.  Payments are due August 1st.  Sel. O’Brien inquired about the process for commercial valuations for tax purposes.

The Manager informed the Board that School Superintendent Dr. Pandiscio, has requested that the Board appoint a representative for election of the WRSD Member Towns’ Municipal Representative for Negotiations.  A meeting will be held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room on June 21st at 6PM for the election of the Municipal Representative.  Sel. O’Brien said that he would like to continue to serve as the Municipal Representative.  Sel. Sullivan said that it is important to have diversity on the Committee and that perhaps someone else from the Board should represent the town.  A Selectman from the Town of Holden has served as the Municipal Representative for the last two elections.

Motion by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-1 WITH 1 OPPOSED TO NOMINATE DAVID J. WHITE TO ATTEND THE ELECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVE. (OPPOSED: O’BRIEN.)

The Board reviewed a letter from Marcos Pittore, Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Conservation and Recreation.  In his letter, Mr. Pittore requests that the Selectmen announce the DCR’s intentions to acquire an interest in approximately 11.75 acres in the Town of Holden.  If acquired, the property will be used for water supply protection purposes.  The DCR requested that the Board waive the 120-day notice period.  The Manager read the documentation into record.  The parcel is landlocked on the Holden/Princeton border.  Sel. O’Brien commented that he felt that the Town of Holden is slowly losing its water sources while being charged for the maintenance of the sewer trunk lines.  He said he did not want to waive the notice and fast track this parcel.  Sel. White said that the MWRA controlled the sewer trunk line not the DCR.  Sel. White suggested that the town continue its dialogue with the DCR to help facilitate the town’s acquisition of DCR property abutting the Dawson Recreation fields.  This land is a potential site for the new Police Station.

Motion by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. White, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO WAIVE THE 120-DAY NOTICE PERIOD AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 201, SECTION 50.0 OF THE CODE OF MASSACHUSETTS REGULATIONS AS TO A PARCEL OF LAND OF APPROXIMATELY 11.75 ACRES IN THE TOWN OF HOLDEN, IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION IS CONSIDERING ACQUIRING AN INTEREST.

The Manager reported that Officer Anthony Gribbons graduated from the West Boylston Police Academy on June 15th.  Officer Gribbons graduated with the highest-ranking scores.  The Board asked the Manager to extend a Hat’s Off Award to Officer Gribbons in recognition of this achievement.

The Manager reported a delay in the repair work on the damaged manhole covers along Main Street.  Charter Communications must wait for a permit from Mass Highway before commencing the repairs.

Sel. White left the meeting at 7:28PM.

Public Hearing – Street Layouts

The Manager read the notice of public hearing into the record.

Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Sullivan, it was VOTED 4-0 TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:30PM.

Mr. Zhong Xu, 117 Blair Drive, expressed concerns regarding the condition of his street.  He inquired what standards the street must meet before being approved by the town.

The Manager explained that this street layout process was the beginning process of the roads becoming private ways.  Roads are still the property and responsibility of the developer.  The Manager said that there are set conditions that the developer must meet in order to have the streets approved.  The town will not accept the street until these conditions have been fully met.

Mr. Jack Decimis, 111 Blair Drive, expressed concerns about lighting along his street.  The street is in complete darkness and has safety concerns.  There are currently no light poles within the development.

Mr. Gerald Hong, 135 Blair Drive, expressed concerns about a stone wall that is in disrepair and asked questions about the expansion of his street.  The Manager assured Mr. Hong that future expansion of Alden Woods would have to go before the planning board.

Town Counsel said that this street layout vote was to layout the street distances.  The current problems exist between the developer and its residents will be resolved prior to the street being accepted by the town.

Sel. White returned to the meeting at 7:39PM.

Motion by Sel. Ferguson, seconded by Sel. Sullivan, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:40PM.

Motion by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. White, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO SET THE LAYOUT FOR BRICE CIRCLE FROM STATION 0+16.50 TO STATION 6+14.58 FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 598.08 FEET; SET THE LAYOUT FOR ALDEN HILL ROAD FROM STATION 0+13.50 TO STATION 5+83.50 FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 570.00 FEET; AND SET THE LAYOUT FOR A PORTION OF BLAIR DRIVE FROM STATION 0+25.00 TO STATION 19+93.76 FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 1,968.76 FEET AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF LAND ENTITLED DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION PLAN OF ALDEN WOODS, HOLDEN, MA DATED FEBRUARY 8, 1999 PREPARED BY LAND PLANNING, INC. RECORDED WITH THE WORCESTER DISTRICT DEEDS, PLAN BOOK 763, PLAN 105.

Sel. O’Brien left the meeting at 7:44PM.

The Manager read the notice of public hearing into record.

Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-0 TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:45PM.

No one came forward to address the Board.

Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was VOTED 4-0 TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:46PM.

Motion  by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. White, it was VOTED 4-0 TO SET THE LAYOUT OF OTTER BROOK DRIVE FROM STATION 0+30.00 TO STATION 7+10.00 FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 680.00 FEET AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF LAND ENTITLED PHASE II, DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION LOT LAYOUT FOR DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION OWNED BY VILLAGE GREEN OF HOLDEN, INCORPORATED, NEWALL ROAD, HOLDEN, MASSACHUSETTS PREPARED BY CULLINAN ENGINEERING CO., INC., DATED AND REVISED AUGUST 8, 1988 AND RECORDED WITH THE WORCESTER DISTRICT DEEDS, PLAN BOOK 684, PLAN 8.

Sel. O’Brien returned to the meeting at 7:50PM.

Public Hearing - New Trash Collection and Recycling Program

The Manager read the notice of public hearing into record.

Motion by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:51PM.

Mr. Al Ferron, Appletree Lane, asked for a breakdown in costs between trash and recycle.  The Manager said he did not have a breakdown of these numbers.  The Town’s disposal rate at the Wheelabrator is only extended to Casella and not to any other private trash haulers that may have contracts in town.

Mr. Jack Decimis, 111 Blair Drive, said that he does not generate a lot of recycling and the 96-gallon toter for recycling is too big.  He said that he felt that the smaller trash containers would generate more trash in overflow bags and would create problems with animals.  The Manager said that senior citizen’s that want a smaller toter for recycling can use the 35-gallon toter to swap out their 96-gallon toter.  Families with excessive recycling can use the existing recycling buckets to collect overflow.

Mr. Mike Caramanica, 129 Mt. View Drive, asked if the town has made plans for holiday overflow for trash and recycling.  The Manager said that the town would consider extra pickups during the holidays.  Rates are set from year to year on an annual basis.  The Manager said that it would probably not change for two to three years.  There are no extra costs for single stream recycling.  The new contract is for a 5-year contract with renewals for 5 years.  If a second trash toter is required, the resident would be required to pay for it at the same $15.00 rate.  Residents that opt out of the new trash program will be charged a $100 reinstatement charge for toter delivery.

Ms. Marie Newcome, Bullard Street, asked what the rush was in making a change to the trash hauling program?  She inquired about the people who come in contact with the recycling in respect to ID fraud.  Sel. White commented that the paper is mechanically sorted at Casella’s state of the art single stream recycling facility.  The town’s current hauler is taking the town’s recycling to Casella’s facility.

Sel. Ferguson commented that personal paper goods should be shredded prior to recycling.

Mrs. Susan Shepherd, Cranbrook Drive, said that she fills her current 96-gallon toter in three days, recycles, and uses overflow bags.  She asked how much revenue the blue overflow bags generate?  What recourse does the town have if the smaller toters fail?  She said that her family would probably have to purchase a second trash toter.  This would increase her monthly trash charges to $30.00.

The Manager said that the town makes approximately $18,000 annually in the sale of the blue overflow bags.

Mr. Paul Anderson, Wachusett Street, and a member of the Solid Waste Task Force, asked residents to remember that the smaller toter is there to encourage recycling and should be looked at as a “pay as you throw” system.

Sel. Sullivan reminded residents what it was like 7 years ago when multiple trash haulers were in the town everyday and residents paid more money for this service.  Perhaps these current 96-gallon toters are so large that they have encouraged residents to recycle less. 

Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:25PM.

A motion made by Sel. White to set the curbside rate for a 65-gallon trash container, weekly trash collection, bi-weekly recycle collection at $15.00 per month; to set the curbside rate for a 35-gallon trash container, weekly trash collection, bi-weekly recycle collection at $11.00 per month; to set rate for overflow trashbags, 33 gallon size, for $1.00 per bag; and to set the curbside rate for bulk burnable items collected by appointment at residence at $25.00 per item was seconded by Sel. O’Brien for the purposes of discussion.

Sel. White said that his motion keeps the smaller toter at the current rate of $11.00/month.  He commented that residents who use this size toter receive less than half the trash capacity and would only save $2 if the recommended rate of $13.00 is approved.  These new rates assume the same amount of trash tonnage is being collected and that recycling tonnage does not increase.  People who have been paying for the smaller toter have been paying more. 

Mr. Lipka said that the smaller toter is for the elderly.  Past history has shown that the smaller toter is routinely exchanged for a larger toter.  He said that the town would honor the roughly seven to eight thousand burnable bulk item stickers that were issued through 12/31/07 and this will increase disposal costs. 

Sel. O’Brien said that he would not support the motion because he does not want to raise rates at all.  He wants to zero out the free cash line item and develop a budget that operates on a zero balance.  He commented that the line item should not be run like a bank account.  A deficit will allow the town to better manage the program.  Collection costs have decreased from FY06 to FY07 but disposal costs are rising.  There is 56K in free cash to support the budget without an increase in rates. 

The Manager said that the State will not approve a new tax rate in November if the town has a deficit in the budget.  He said that operating this line item at a zero balance would reduce the monthly rate to $14 but the Board would have to adjust the rate on a yearly basis.  Operating with a small surplus allows for stability and will enable the town to lock in the $15/month rate for two or three years.

Sel. Sullivan said that residents appreciate rate stability and that this motion would not provide that stability.  A zero balanced budget will not allow the town to provide that type of rate stability.  He provided a solid waste rate differential analysis to the Board.  He said that it is the goal of the town to charge people no more and no less than what a service costs. 

Sel. Ferguson said that she would like to see Sel. White’s motion supported for one year and then reevaluate the success or failure to the rates.  She requested frequent updates from the Manager on the program.

Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. O’Brien, it was VOTED 3-2 WITH 2 OPPOSED TO SET THE CURBSIDE RATE FOR A 65-GALLON TRASH CONTAINER, WEEKLY TRASH COLLECTION, BI-WEEKLY RECYCLE COLLECTION AT $15.00 PER MONTH; TO SET THE CURBSIDE RATE FOR A 35-GALLON TRASH CONTAINER, WEEKLY TRASH COLLECTION, BI-WEEKLY RECYCLE COLLECTION AT $11.00 PER MONTH; TO SET RATE FOR OVERFLOW TRASHBAGS, 33 GALLON SIZE, FOR $1.00 PER BAG; AND TO SET THE CURBSIDE RATE FOR BULK BURNABLE ITEMS COLLECTED BY APPOINTMENT AT RESIDENCE AT $25.00 PER ITEM.  (Opposed: Sullivan, O’Brien.)

Sel. O’Brien left at 9:05 and returned at 9:06PM.

Selectmen Subcommittees

Sel. Ferguson: Affordable Housing: Has not met.  Will meet June 28th.
Holden Tomorrow: Reported that the meeting on 6/5 at 6:30PM at the Senior Center for a feedback session for all boards, committees, and commissions was very productive.  Next meeting 6/19.

Sel. O’Brien: EDC: Has not met.
Public Use of Town Spaces: Has not met

Sel. O’Brien requested that Duncan Leith, Chairman of the School Building Committee to attend the July 9th meeting to provide an update on the progress of the project.

Sel. Sullivan: Holden Hospital:
Public Use of Town Spaces: Committee has not met.

Sel. Jumonville: Trash/Recycle: Met 6/13.  Next meeting in July.
Open Space/Recreation:
Memorial Day Parade: Next meeting 6/20 at 7PM.

Sel. White: Public Safety Committee: Will meet 6/20 at 6:30 at the HMLD.

Follow-up to Citizens’ Address

Nothing to report.

Selectmen Miscellaneous/EPA Mandated Upgrades to UBWPAD Facilities

Sel. O’Brien: 1. Attended the Governor’s Municipal Partnership Act in Worcester on 6/18.  Requested that the town send a letter of support for this legislation to State Senator Chandler and Representative Evangelidis.  Sel. Sullivan reminded the Board that they had previously expressed interest in debating this legislation to Senator Chandler and Rep. Evangelidis.  Sel. Ferguson said that she had spoken against the meal tax as part of this legislation.
2. Boat/Ramp Access at Chaffins Pond.  Sel. O’Brien said he would like the town to clear land for a boat ramp.  The Manager said that the town did not have permission to clear land that it does not own.  That is CRA property.  He commented that he was aware that there was an area cleared for boat launching.
3. Painting of Starbard Building Shutters and Damon House.  The budget line item was for the purchase of paint and then for Sheriff Glodis’ Work Crew to provide the labor.  However, the buildings contain lead paint and the Work Crew will not work in an area with lead paint.  The Manager said that the town is currently getting a de-leading removal estimate.  Sel. Sullivan suggested that over several budget cycles, put money aside to vinyl clad the buildings.
4. Announced that Matt McCloughlin was awarded the Fitzgerald Award for Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for his work with Boy Scout Troop Pack 175.
6. The Board agreed to discuss the BlackStone River as an agenda item at the July meeting.

Sel. Ferguson: 1. Inquired about recent accidents at the Main Street and Malden Street intersection.  Requested follow-up from the police chief.  The Manager said that signage indicating that drivers should stay in their lane would be installed at the intersection.
2. Concerns about problems with Holden Cable should call 829-6185.

Sel. White: 1. Announced that residents can sign up for email updates from Town.  Ms. Kelly said that residents can sign up on the town web site to enroll for this update service.
2. Discussed damages to mail boxes by the DPW and their subsequent reimbursement.  The Manager said that a draft policy was being issued and would be forwarded to the Board for review.
3. Update on Light Department offering cable TV services.  The Manager said that he and Ms. Kelly had met with the Cable Committee and a scope of work was being produced to send to vendors to gage interest.

Sel. Sullivan: 1. Enforcement of signs along Main Street is ongoing.

Acceptance of Minutes

Motion by Sel. White, seconded by Sel. Ferguson, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO APPROVE THE
JUNE 4, 2007 MEETING MINUTES.

Adjournment

Motion by Sel. Sullivan, seconded by Sel. White, it was VOTED TO ADJOURN THE JUNE 18, 2007 MEETING AT  9:35PM.

Approved:             July 9, 2007