Town of Princeton, MA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Regular Meeting
June 22, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Chairman Alan Sentkowski, Joe O’Brien and Raymond Dennehy.
FY09 Warrant #26
The Board reviewed and signed the payroll and vendor warrants from the Treasurer & Accountant.
FY10 Warrant #00
The Board reviewed and signed the vendor warrants from the Treasurer & Accountant.
Minutes
June 8, 2009 Regular Meeting – Joe moved to accept the minutes. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
June 8, 2009 Executive Session – Raymond moved to accept the minutes to be released at this time. Joe seconded. All in favor (3-0).
FY08 Ice Storm Update
Joe reported the “right of way” clean up began today. A schedule will be posted on the website showing when various roads will be cleaned and the Police and Fire Departments will be notified. The town received a $90,000 check from FEMA for the clean up of town owned property and the remaining $10.000 will be sent once proof of completion is provided. FEMA authorized reimbursement for all work that has been completed to date. PMLD also received a large check from FEMA.
HPT Trash & Recycling Update
The process is moving forward. Alan noted that Princeton has the highest sign up rate to date. Agreements will be signed once the 60% participation from the three towns is reached.
Sign Requests
Agricultural Commission – received permission to post a sign that complies with town bylaws on the lower Common for the Farmers Market.
The First Congregational Church – received permission to post signs for the Longsjo Bike Race.
Joe moved to approve the sign requests. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Cemetery Deed
Alan moved to approve transfer of ownership of a cemetery deed from Arthur Ward to Beverly Plucinski for lot #148B in Woodlawn Cemetery. Joe seconded. All in favor (3-0) The Board signed the deed.
Fire Chief FY10 Contract
The FY10 Fire Chief contract for Ray LaPorte is complete. It was level funded with the same terms and conditions as in FY09. Joe moved to sign the Fire Chief’s contract for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0). Brenda will provide a true copy attest to Ray on June 23, 2009.
Recognition
Alan asked the public for ideas on how the Board can recognize people for their dedicated service to the town and still allow it to be a surprise to the person. There was discussion on how it’s difficult to thank one person for their service when there are so many. The Board will think about this further and discuss in the future.
FY10 Annual Appointments
The annual list of appointments was reviewed. There was some confusion over terms for Advisory Board members. Joe moved to approve the appointment list as presented for all who said yes, or have not yet responded, with the exception of the Advisory Board. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Future Agenda Item
Alan would like to discuss the use of cell phones and open meeting law.
At 6:00 pm Joe moved to go into executive session for the purpose of contract negotiations and to return to regular meeting at 6:30 pm. All were in favor by roll call.
The Board returned to regular meeting at 7:35 pm. Alan announced an agreement was reached in principal, to enter into a three year contract with John I. Lebeaux as the Town Administrator for the Town of Princeton with a start date of July 1, 2009.
The Board will reconvene on June 29, 2009 at 8:30 am to introduce John to department heads and all employees. The contract between will be signed at that time.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm. All were in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Brenda Savoie
Administrative Secretary
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