Board of Selectmen's Meeting
September 26, 2001
Rosemary O'Connor, the C. O. A. Director was present to discuss the current vehicle and the Grant Vehicle and the possibility of a different vehicle.
She said they are one year behind in the Grant Process for the handicap equipment in the vehicle. $35,000 dollars was set aside and it was carried over. We have written documentation that we do have the Grant, so the town will be responsible for 20%. The cost of the van at this time is $36,000 dollars, with 20% being $7200 dollars with options for lettering, driving training and safety equipment and radio will be $9,000 to $10,000 dollars out of the original $35,000. This is the same process as was done in 1994.
Currently operating with a 1993 vehicle which has 107,000 miles with repair and maintenance costing roughly $1500 - $1700 dollars per year. Possibly with the balance of the money we are considering looking at a mini van. We have one vehicle now.
She stated that the Council does need a back-up vehicle; doing 8,000 rides per year. Twenty percent are medicals which are basically one on one, mostly ambulatory. Which would take the wear and tear off a new vehicle. It would be more appropriate to use a different size and type of vehicle than to use the van. There is only one van on the road at a time.
There will be possibly $25,000 dollars left over. If our van breaks down tomorrow morning we have no backup. Mileage per year is roughly 15,000.
South Shore Elder Services is on the Title with the first lean holder EOTC. After five years the town buys it back from South Shore Elder Services for $1.00.
Mr. Merritt opened the meeting and introduced the Board members and Jim Boudreau, Town Administrator.
Mr. Gaynor requested to add a second item to New Business Scheduling Committees.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board approve the agenda as amended. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
New Business
Mr. Merritt introduced Manny Schembari, President of the PBMC.
Mr. Schembari stated that the PBMC has decided to award the Bid to D & C Contracting of Rockland.
Brad Cleaves commented on the cement slab floor. It is a suspended slab which needs to be carefully cut out and dismantled, preformed and poured again. The project should take about a month.
There will be no disruptions in the 24 hour business of the building. Police and Construction will have separate doors.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board award a contract to D & C Construction Company, Inc. 415 VFW Drive, Rockland MA, for the Vehicle Storage Floor Replacement at the Norwell Police Department, including bid options 1 and 2, for a total contract amount of $79,000.00 and further move the Board waive as minor informalities the contractors failure to sign the Certificate of Non-Collusion and Tax Compliance as this paperwork has since been completed and said waivers are in the best interest of the Town of Norwell. Second by Mr. Gaynor.
Unanimously Voted.
To schedule for bringing in various committees to update on their activities.
Old Business
Sparrell Update - An RFP is started to be work on for Architectural Study. Similar to what's going on in Braintree and Hingham project.
Road Openings
MOTION: Mr. Gaynor moved the Board approve the request from Bay State Gas for a Road Opening Permit to install gas service into Heritage Lane for Heritage Estates. A 3' x 30' road cut may be needed. Dig Safe # 20013603571. Second by Mr. Merritt.
Voted, Mr. Mariano abstained.
MOTION: Mr. Mariano moved the Board adjourn to Executive Session to discuss 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.
Unanimously Voted.
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James M. Boudreau, Town Administrator
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