Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
May 30, 2001
Mr. Merritt opened the meeting with a motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Contracts and Pending Litigation.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board go into Executive Session to resume to Open Session at 7:30 PM. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Mr. Merritt polled the Board: Mr. Mariano, yes; Mr. Gaynor, yes; Mr. Merritt, yes.
Upon returning to Open Session, Mr. Merritt introduced the Board and James M. Boudreau, Town Administrator.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board accept the agenda as amended, noting they will be returning to Executive Session after. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
The School Building Committee was first on the agenda. Present were Ralph Gordon and Skip Joseph to update the Board on the progress of the construction project.
Ralph said the Vinal school is ahead of schedule and ready for occupancy within the next two weeks. They have a substantial punch list, but a number of weeks to deal with it.
The Middle School is scheduled to be completed this summer, ready for September.
The High School got off to a slow start due to a bidding challenge, but should be completed by December. They will be constructing the school during class time a little longer than they wanted.
The Cole School goes out to bid Friday. They expect to begin this summer and complete it by September 2002.
The Final Phase, Phase 5, removal of the Goldman School and completion of the site work will be completed by the end of 2002.
John Mariano wanted to let people know they tried to save the Goldman School. The engineer they hired suggests it’s not worth saving.
The Board thanked the members of the School Building Committee for their time and efforts on behalf of the town.
Elaine Reardon asked where the bid alternate list is.
Mr. Merritt said the $54M only covered all the alternates if the bids were favorable enough to allow the alternates to be done.
Ralph said a bid alternate at the Vinal School was an extra paying field. It turned out it was controversial because it took out an area used as a nature walk. Another was a raised pitcher’s mound. They decided kids that age didn’t really need that. Another was special curtains in the gym auditorium at the Middle School. Another set of bleachers at the Middle School was hoped for. At the High School they had hoped to be able to have brand new football stands. Instead they will repair them. Air conditioning in case of a 12-month school year was wanted at the High School as well.
There were further questions from Carolyn and Alan Fredrickson which were addressed by Skip Joseph, mostly with regard of returning Hoop Pole Lane to its original condition. They expect this to happen within a few weeks time. Seeding will be done when the weather permits.
The Board signed the Antique Fire Truck Association Lease for the period of one year for $100 a month. They perform approved repairs, maintain the building, pay utilities and insurance. Jim Boudreau made note that Town Counsel drafted the lease.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board approve the lease agreement between the town of Norwell and the Antique Fire Truck Association to lease the old fire station located at 82 Washington Street, Norwell, Mass. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
Back on the agenda this week was the First Parish Church Road Opening Permit that was requested on May 14, 2001. The Board wanted to be sure this area would look the way they wanted it to. They need to keep the stone out of the street.
Dean Howard was present on the Church’s behalf and he presented drawings of what the site will look like. They will edge it with ties and have parallel parking, not angled.
Upon further observations of the area, the Board feels it will actually be an improvement to the area.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board approve a Road Opening Permit for the First Parish Church as requested on May 14, 2001. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board approve a request from Seasons Café & Deli for a one-day license to sell all-alcoholic beverages at an event to be held at the Cushing Center on Saturday, June 9, 2001 between the hours of 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board approve a request from Bar Services Inc. for a one-day license to sell all-alcoholic beverages at an event to be held at the Cushing Center on Saturday, June 16, 2001 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 10:30 PM. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board approve a request from Bay State Gas for a Road Opening Permit to install gas service into 322 Main Street for the Sparrell School. Road cut needed. Dig safe #2001-1904375. Police detail is required. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Voted, with John Mariano abstaining.
Mr. Merritt announced the recycling for dollars program winners and said there will be a third chosen soon. July 11th will be the final grand prize drawing.
The Master Plan meetings were also mentioned, along with the town’s web site.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contracts, not to return to open session. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Mr. Merritt polled the Board: Mr. Mariano, yes; Mr. Gaynor, yes; Mr. Merritt, yes.
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James M. Boudreau, Town Administrator
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