Town of Princeton, MA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Regular Meeting
November 23, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Chairman Alan Sentkowski, Raymond Dennehy, Joe O’Brien and Town Administrator John Lebeaux.
FY10 Warrant #11
The Board reviewed and signed the payroll and vendor warrants from the Treasurer and Accountant.
Minutes
November 9, 2009 regular meeting – Raymond moved to accept the minutes as amended. Joe seconded. All in favor (3-0).
WRSD Reassessment/Discussion of need for Special Town Meeting
John noted that the Chapter 71 Transportation cut to the state has hit WRSD with what amounts to a $1 million dollar cut. The district will absorb $600,000 internally and will reassess the towns for the additional $400,000. Princeton’s portion will amount to $32,000. According to MGL Ch. 71, s 16B, a Special Town meeting is not necessary to approve the reassessment. Joe noted that prior to the cut, the district reduced the assessment by $132,000; therefore paying the additional $32,000 is the right thing to do. The board agreed.
MMA Local Aid Cuts - the legislature did not approve the governor’s request to cut PILOT and Quinn; however the governor does have the authority to under section 9C to do so without their approval.
Sign Lease Agreement – Hay Fields Four Corners Property
Joe moved to sign the lease agreement for the Four Corners property. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0). The ten-year lease begins on January 1, 2010. The annual amount is $1,200 the first year and will increase each year up to $1,425 in year ten. John will send a thank you note to Dave Caporello and the Conservation Commission on behalf of the board.
FY 10 Budget Guidelines Letter
The board reviewed the FY10 letter. Alan will work with John to draft an updated FY11 letter and send to the Advisory Board for approval.
John will provide a revenue report at the December 7 meeting.
FY 11 Draft Budget Calendar
The FY11 calendar was reviewed. John will finalize and review the final draft with the board. A copy will be sent to the Advisory Board.
Princeton Firefighter’s Association Donation
The Princeton Firefighter’s Association donated a transfer switch for the generator located at station 2. The donation includes equipment and labor. Captain Whitney noted that PMLD will assist and the Friends of Princeton Fire are funding a portion of the cost. John will send thank you letters on behalf of the board.
December 7 BOS Meeting Location
The meeting will be held in Bagg Hall. Joe will be absent.
Other Business
Cemetery Deeds
Joe moved to sell one cremation lot in North Cemetery known as Lot 61 Space G, to Carolyn and John Stimpson. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Joe moved to sell one cremation lot in North Cemetery known as Lot 61 Space A, to Kathleen A. Sweeney and Edwin B. Carlson. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Advisory Board Appointment
Joe moved to appoint Neil Sulmasy of Thompson Road as a member of the Advisory Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2010. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
FY08 Ice Storm Refinancing
Refinancing is due on January 6, 2010. The Financial Advisor recommends the needs be known by December 10, 2009. John is working to get information from FEMA as soon as possible. The goal is to take out the smallest loan possible.
National Incident Management System – NIMS
Alan checked with other communities and no one from the BOS has had NIMS training. John said that NIMS is looking for communities to be working in that direction.
Public Comment
There were no comments from the public.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 pm. All were in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Brenda Savoie
Administrative Secretary
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