Town of Princeton, MA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Regular Meeting
May 9, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Chairman Joe O’Brien, Raymond Dennehy, Edith Morgan and Town Administrator John Lebeaux.
FY11 Warrant #23
The Board reviewed and signed the payroll and vendor warrants from the Treasurer and Accountant.
Minutes
April 25, 2011- Regular Meeting - Edie moved to accept the minutes. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
April 28, 2011- Special Meeting - Edie moved to accept the minutes. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Annual Town Meeting Warrant Motions
The board agreed on the order to in which to assign each motion.
Appointments:
Registrar of Voters- Edie moved to appoint Rosemary Fudeman, 224 Worcester Road as a Registrar of Voters effective May 12, 2011 through March 31, 2012.Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Underutilized Town Assets Study Committee- Three individuals are interested in serving on the committee. Joe recommends Henry Beth. Edie concurs and noted Henry’s extensive experience. Raymond agreed. Edie moved to appoint Henry Beth, 52 Westminster Road as a member of the Underutilized Town Assets Study Committee. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Cemetery Commission- Raymond moved to appoint Paul Constantino, 25 Whitaker Lane as a member of the Cemetery Commission. Edie seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Advisory Board – John asked the board to be mindful of two potential vacancies. Alan Sentkowski ‘s term is about to expire and Stan Moss will need to resign if he is elected as a member of the Board of Selectmen. The board will discuss at the next meeting.
Bike-a-Thon to Benefit Hearts for Heat
John received a request from Peter Luro to hold a bike-a-thon as a charity event for Hearts for Heat. Chief Powers does not have any concerns. Raymond moved to approve the Bike-a-Thon. Edie seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Approve Boundary Description
John reported that the Secretary of State provided a document requesting the town accept the boundary description as provided. Raymond moved to sign the letter from the Secretary of State designating boundary descriptions for the purpose of voting. Edie seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Regional Dispatch Feasibility Study- Holden
John reported that the town of Holden applied for a grant to conduct a feasibility study for regional dispatch. Holden invited Princeton to participate in the study without obligation.
Raymond moved enter into the feasibility study as indicated. Edie seconded. All in favor (3-0). Joe signed the letter agreeing to participate.
Tree Hearing
Joe called the hearing to order at 5:30 pm.
Tree Warden Joe Lee reported that there are 12 trees on the list per the request of PMLD and the Highway Department. The tree on Sharon Drive was removed from the list. Two residents attended the site hearing on Saturday, May 7 and did not express any concerns.
John read a statement from Carol Cabrera, 12 Havenwood Drive stating she is in favor of the removal of trees on the list.
At 5:35 pm Joe opened the hearing to the public. Jerry Gannelli, 12 Sharon Drive, expressed concern about the process and questioned why trees are being removed, or heavily pruned prior to the hearing. Joe Lee said he is looking into it and will determine if they are town trees, or private trees.
Raymond moved to accept the finding of the Tree Warden for the removal of trees as listed on the notice posted April 27, 2100, with the exception of tree #32, which will remain standing. Edie seconded. All in favor (3-0).
The hearing was closed at 5:42 pm.
Thomas Prince Middle School Enrollment Study Committee
John reported that the final report was sent to Superintendent Pandiscio. Raymond suggests a letter be sent to Dr. Pandiscio informing him that the town is not interested in paying for a school to be built in Holden. The letter will also state that the board is looking forward to his input on the report. John will draft the letter. In the meantime, committee members will be asked to remain active.
Thomas Prince School Green Repair Building Committee
John reported new numbers are not yet available. The owner’s project manager and architect will be available to answer questions at the town meeting.
Other Business
Due to a scheduling issue, the board agreed to reschedule the May 23 meeting to May 24 at 5 pm.
Public Comment
Raymond noted this is Joe’s last meeting with the board and said it has been an honor to serve alongside him, that he’s learned much from Joe, and the town has been well served. He wishes him well.
Edie said the town has been very fortunate to have Joe, especially during the ice storm. She is sorry to see him go.
Stan Moss thanked Joe for his service.
John said Joe has been an enormous help to him and that he is very grateful.
Joe said it has been a team effort and he was happy for the opportunity and that Princeton is fortunate to have many high caliber volunteers.
Executive Session
At 5:55 pm Edie moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30, Section 21(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, and not to reconvene into open session. Raymond seconded. All were in favor by roll call. Joe, yes; Raymond, yes; Edie, yes.
Joe advised that the Board will now enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the Board will now also enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. The Board will not reconvene in open session.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Brenda Savoie
Administrative Secretary
Documents Reviewed:
ATM Warrant
Boundary Description Letter from the Secretary of State
Public Shade Tree Removal List
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