Board of Selectmen's Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2002
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board accept certification of the Town Clerk regarding the authorization of $275,000.00 loan. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Unanimously Voted
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board authorize the certified notes to be delivered to State Street Capital Market. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Unanimously Voted.
Jeff Helm, Atlantic Advisers Insurance Agency, Inc. spoke regarding the Town's Insurance Program. In late February the Town's General Liability, Auto Liability, and various Professional Liability Insurance carrier, Legion Insurance Company, had its rating of A - (Excellent) downgraded to B (Fair), a result of concerns about reinsurance reimbursement fro recent losses. Please rest assured that there should be no disruption to the Town or the ability of the Program Administrator, Massamont Insurance Agency, to continue to pay claims in a timely manner. Please review the 13 page Best's Rating Report attached.
Mr. Mariano opened the meeting and introduced the Board members and Jim Boudreau, Town Administrator.
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board approve the agenda as amended. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board Open Town Meeting Warrant for the purpose of inserting the School article. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Unanimously Voted.
Mr. Merritt's objection is that this is money that is normally in the tax bill.
Mr. Gaynor's opinion is that it is focused on people that use the service.
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board insert an Article into the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to establish a revolving fund under Ma. General law Chapter 44, Section 53 E ½ . Receiving fees and making disbursements in connection with the duties of the School Department in the provision of Student Transportation. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board Close the Warrant. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board approve Board of Selectmen Meeting
Minutes for March 6, March 13, and March 27, 2002. Second by Mr.
Merritt.
Unanimously Voted.
Town Meeting Warrant and the Special Town Meeting Warrant has 4 article.
Total of 34 articles. Totaling $28 million dollars.
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board open the Public Hearing. Second by Mr.
Merritt.
Unanimously Voted.
Ralph Gordon and Skip Joseph were next with an update on School Building Committee.
· Vinal School is 99% complete.
· Approximately 98% complete with the Middle School with issues regarding the roof and septic.
· The High School is approximately 65% complete, with one wing finished the other wing is under way and should be done around June 1st. The remaining work includes the Library/Media Center, theatre, locker rooms which hope to make progress on during summer break.
· Cole School got underway in the fall, off to a strong start. On track to finish before the start of school in September.
Mr. Merritt asked about the East Field being in playable position. Mr. Gordon replied the fields have not been graded or seeded. Septic clean outs have to be buried.
Mr. Mariano asked about the school department
Mr. Gordon's thought was these were not part of the school project.
New Business
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board appoint Richard A. Caldwell to Veteran's Memorial Committee. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board appoint David Turner to Veteran's Memorial Committee. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Unanimously Voted.
Items of Interest
1. Norwell Highway Department announce road construction resuming on High St., Oak St., and Parker St. on or about Monday, April 15, 2002.
2. Vietnam Veterans of Mass. Inc. will be conducting telephone fund raising Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday 9:30 AM
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Contract Negotiations not to resume to Open Session. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Mr. Mariano polled the Board; Mr. Gaynor; Mr. Merritt; yes, Mr. Mariano; yes.
Unanimously Voted.
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James M. Boudreau, Town Administrator
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