MINUTES TO BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2007
Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. in the Large Group Room at the Middle School in the presence of members Mr. Dardeno, Mr. O’ Leary, Mr. Veno and Mr. Harris and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis. Ken Strachen from Municipal Benchmarking was not present.
#1. MUNICIPAL BENCHMARKING PRESENTATION
Members of the School Committee were present for this portion of the meeting.
Mr. Mauceri presented the Municipal Benchmarking Report.
Recess 8:50 p.m.
#2. ACCESS TO MAP 5, PARCEL 73
Warren Pearce was at the meeting and stated he was not representing the CPC. He was requesting a right of access on High Street that would provide for development of a 2 lot subdivision. Mr. Pearce explained that a problem was created by the Land Court. Mr. O’Leary requested to see proof of access rights provided by other land owners. Mr. Mauceri requested Town Counsel review the request before the Board of Selectmen would be willing to grant an access right. Mr. Dardeno inquired if CPC would require an upgrade of High Street.
#3. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 6, 2007
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 4-0-1
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 6, 2007
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 4-0-1
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0
#4. CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Dardeno addressed a petition from Comcast.
#5. PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
#6. LEGAL BILLS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR AUGUST
2007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,904.48 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $12,607.48
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) 297.00
TOTAL $12,904.48
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0
#7. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Representative Jones forwarded information noting the Legislature passed a supplemental budget that provides $10,000,000 for the Chapter 40R Smart Growth Housing Trust Fund. This amount is expected to cover existing obligations under Chapter 40R, including $1,218,000, due to the town. This is good news if the funds are to be received this fiscal year. The town and developer still need to address 2 administrative requirements with DHCD prior to receipt of these funds. The requirements relate to the developer making the affordable units available to the public.
2. Interviews have been scheduled to fill permanent civil service vacancies in the Police Department. Attached, was an interview schedule and list of personnel for both the Sergeant and Lieutenant positions.
3. The town is in receipt of a letter form the Mass. Department of Public Health confirming the jail cells in the new Police Station meet all legal requirements for a municipal lockup.
4. The Mass. Department of Telecommunications and Cable desires a written report addressing the status of license renewal efforts with Comcast. The Department asks the report be submitted by October 24th.
5. Guidelines for the Fiscal 2009 operating budget were distributed to municipal departments last week. Department budget proposals are due into the Finance Department no later than November 13th. This provides sufficient opportunity to the Town Administrator and Finance Director to meet with each department head, and finalize a budget recommendation to the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee on December 16th. Toward that end, a 3 year revenue forecast was developed that anticipates municipal revenue growth, which is consistent with the trends identified as part of the 3 year budget process concluded this past Spring.
6. As you know, Elizabeth Craveiro is leaving her position of Treasurer/Collector tomorrow. I recommend the Board of Selectmen appoint Mary Ann MacKay to serve as Acting Town Treasurer for a term to commence on October 17th until such time as a permanent appointment is made. This provides Ms. MacKay has access to the town’s bank accounts, and ensures payables are not interrupted. The job vacancy has been posted internally and advertised on the outside. As is customary when a Treasurer leaves office, the town’s auditor will perform a cash audit upon Ms. Craveiro’s departure.
#8. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Veno recommended the Town seek to recover fees from Municipal Benchmarking for the non-attendance of Mr. Strachen at the meeting (barring any unforeseen circumstances). Mr. Veno commended Mr. Mauceri for his presentation.
Mr. Dardeno thanked all participants and Police Officers for the open house held at the new Police headquarters the past weekend.
Mr. Dardeno reported that Comcast made a contract proposal. The offer was not reasonable from the Town’s view. A decision must be made next month on whether to approve the Comcast Form 100.
Mr. Mauceri reported he attended a meeting of the Hillview Commission.
Mr. Mauceri inquired about the status of the telephone system at the Fire Department. He requested the dates the telephone system will be installed at the Fire Department and the Town Hall.
#9. EXECUTIVE SESSION (10:14 p.m.)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
FOR THE PURPOSES OF LITIGATION, AND FURTHER THE BOARD
OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. VENO AYE
MR. HARRIS AYE
MR. O’LEARY AYE
MR. DARDENO AYE
MR. MAUCERI AYE
10:26 P.M. The Board returned to open session.
ADJOURN (10:26 P.M.)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. DARDENO
SECONDED: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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DATE MR. MICHAEL HARRIS, CLERK
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