Board of Selectmen's Meeting
September 5, 2001
The meeting began at 7:00 PM with the Selectmen and Town Accountant, Carol Amado discussing the awarding of the Audit Bid.
Ms. Amado stated, It use to be the belief of the Bureau of accounts, the Department of Revenue, and most Town Accountants, they felt that auditors shouldn't get to familiar with what goes on and make it to easy.
She feels O'Connor & Drew is not qualified, they only have one town and school.
Thevinen & O'Grady has 12 towns in our size and area. They work with Data National, our software company, which will be very helpful with GASB 34, we have just gone under contract with two companies VRM & HCI that will be working with Data National also.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved in the best interest of the community that the Town choose a new Audit firm; Thevenin & O'Grady. Awarding the bid of $17,000.00 for one year with review after the first year. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
At 7:15 the Norwell Antique Fire Truck Association, regarding the lease and insurance.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board amend Article 16 in the lease agreement between the Town of Norwell and the Antique Fire Association, to read that the Lessee shall maintain insurance to the replacement value of the property and reimburse the Town for said insurance. And to strike Article # 17. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
Mr. Merritt opened the meeting and introduced the Board members and Jim Boudreau, Town Administrator.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board approve the agenda as written. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
New Business
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board approve the request from North River Community Club &Theatre, 513 River Street for a license to sell all alcoholic beverages on their premises during productions to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, September 21, 22, 28, 29, and Friday and Saturday evenings, October 5 and 6, 2001 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 10:30 PM. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
Next, The Board discussed Sparrell and Housing the Town and School Administration in one building.
Mr. Boudreau stated that the School Committee and PBMC have been informed.
Next step is to develop written procedures of design selection process (MGL. C7, s389(a). These must be adopted prior to the selection of a designer.
Work with the School Committee and PBMC to firmly develop scope of work to be done.
The following need to be included;
Program:
· # of people using facility
· What functions will be in facility
· How much space these functions need
· Special equipment or facilities required (Vault)
Alternatives
Analysis of new construction versus renovation
Surveys and Field Tests:
Environmental Impacts:
Septic
Cost and Financing
Request for Proposals approved by PBMC and Town Counsel
Advertise and review
Select designer
Schools relinquish control of Sparrell to Town
Put proposal to Town Meeting in the Spring
Award design contract
Bid project
Construct project
Mr. Mariano stated that the Osborn Building can help pay for what we want to do.
Mr. Gaynor stated that there could be alternative uses for Osborn. Such as selling for a research firm or an office building, for housing, elderly housing, a major issue, recreation, the police need a new location.
Mr. Merritt stated if the Town supports this the process could begin in Spring 2002, possibly in August, 2003 could be ready for use.
Road Openings
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board approve the request from Ross Engineering to install a 10” CLDI water main for a proposed 3 Lot subdivision off of the existing 12” PVC water main in High Street ( 2' 3
Unanimously Voted.
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James M. Boudreau, Town Administrator
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