Town of Princeton, MA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Regular Meeting
January 3, 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 #14
The Board reviewed and signed the payroll and vendor warrants from the Treasurer and Accountant.
Minutes
December 20, 2010 - Regular Meeting -Edie moved to accept the minutes. Raymond seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Hearts for Heat
Joe reported he received a request from Hearts for Heat for Princeton to continue to be the bookkeeper for the organization. Joe believes the town should discontinue the responsibility as the organization has grown beyond Princeton and to surrounding towns. Raymond mentioned he previously informed the group that since they’ve become a 501C3, accounting should be their responsibility. Edie agrees. John will send a letter informing the organization of the board’s decision.
John noted that town meeting approval is required in order to transfer funds out of the account. Raymond moved to continue the practice of spending down in the spirit of the program, and to direct John to determine how long the funds are expected to last, additionally, no other funds are to be accepted into the account. Edie seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Liquor License Renewals
The board signed the renewals which were previously approved at the December 20 meeting. John will work on a policy to streamline the process in the future.
Thomas Prince Middle School Enrollment Study Committee Update
John reported the committee is working hard. They’ll be sending out a survey relative to declining enrollment next week. They are hoping to use electronic means such as Survey Monkey and include a link to the town website. A mailing will be sent to guide people to the website. John will send copies of the survey to the board tomorrow.
Public Safety Committee – Status Update
Committee member Neil Sulmasy informed the board of progress made:
- A presentation by Worcester 911 addressed the concerns of the committee.
- Worcester made an offer to have a consultant perform a study on Princeton’s infrastructure.
- The study will be done utilizing grant money with no cost to the town. A proposal to move forward must be made by the board.
- Princeton will not be under any obligation.
Raymond moved that that the Board of Selectmen designate the proposed City of Worcester Regional Dispatch system as its preferred regional dispatch model. I further move that the Board of Selectmen request that the City of Worcester authorize an implementation study be made to the Town of Princeton at no cost to the town with the agreement that requesting the study in no way binds or obligates the town to join the City of Worcester Regional Emergency Dispatch System. Edie seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Thomas Prince School Green Repair Building Committee
John will attend the second meeting on Thursday. Joe noted the committee will hire a project manager selected from one of three finalists.
FY12 Budget
John reported everything is on track and budget hearings will take place tomorrow and Wednesday.
Other Business
None
Public Comment
None
Executive Session
None
The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 pm. All were in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Brenda Savoie
Administrative Secretary
Referenced Documents
FY 11 Warrant #14
December 20, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Alcohol Beverage Licenses
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