Town of Princeton, MA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Regular Meeting
June 20, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Chairman Raymond Dennehy, Edith Morgan, Stan Moss, and Town Administrator John Lebeaux.
FY11 Warrant #26
The Board reviewed and signed the payroll and vendor warrants from the Treasurer and Accountant.
Minutes
June 7, 2011- Regular Meeting - Edie moved to accept the minutes. Stan seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Underutilized Town Assets Study Committee
Phil Mighdoll, Tom Daly, David Krashes, Larry DeBlois, and Henry Beth, all members of the Underutilized Town Assets Study Committee were present for discussion. Raymond reported that the committee was created to address the disposition of Mechanics Hall and other property owned by the town and to recommend strategy. The committee is expected to disband by the end of the year. The board informed the committee that they are now free to meet and thanked them for their time.
Annual Board and Committee Appointments
Edie moved to re-appoint the following:
- Phyllis J. Fife to the Agricultural Commission and the Council on Aging for a term to expire on June 30, 2014
- Judith Dennittis to the Council on Aging for a term to expire on June 30, 2014.
- Evan Lattimore to the Memorial Day Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2012.
- Edwin Carlson to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2012.
Stan seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Resignations & Appointment
John reported that Patsy Mollica gave her resignation as a member of the Memorial Day Committee. Pasty felt her efforts have been well appreciated by the town and it is an appropriate time to afford others the opportunity to serve. The board is grateful to Patsy for her 15 years of service to the town. They accept her resignation with regret. Edie suggests sending a letter of appreciation. John will draft.
John reported that Marcia Sands has been appointed Assistant Collector/Treasurer for the Town of Lancaster. Marcia served the town part time as Assistant Town Clerk, Assistant Tax Collector, and provided support and service in several areas including the Highway Department. Glenn Lyons asked her to continue to assist the Highway for approximately 4 hours on Fridays. Raymond said he is sorry to hear that she is leaving, but is pleased she will continue to assist the Highway on Fridays.
John asked the board to appoint Brenda Savoie as Assistant Town Clerk. Edie moved to appoint Brenda Savoie as Assistant Town Clerk for a term to expire on June 30, 2014. Stan seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Fire Chief Screening Committee
Members of the Fire Chief Screening Committee were present for discussion and review of the charge. Raymond reported that the committee will work with technical advisors, conduct interviews and recommend the top three or four candidates to the board. There was discussion on the Open Meeting Law and how that would affect the privacy of potential candidates. The board agreed that with the exception of procedural matters, most of the discussion will take place in executive session. John will research how sending resumes via email may affect the confidentiality.
Public Safety Committee
John said he’s not convinced the current method of handling receipts for appropriation for the ambulance budget is the most efficient. He asked if the Public Safety Committee could review. Neil Sulmasy was present and said he will discuss with the committee.
Thomas Prince Middle School Enrollment Study Committee
John reported that the District has been informed that Princeton is not interested in attending Mountview Middle School. The study committee is willing to be on stand by for future needs.
Thomas Prince School Green Repair Building Committee
John reported that the MSBA approved the contracts with the Designer and Owner’s Project Manager. Town Counsel reviewed and approved. The bids for the windows and boiler are scheduled to be advertised on August 24, awarded on September 23, and will begin on September 25. Substantial completion of the roof is expected by December 24 and the windows and boiler by November.
Other Business
- Goal Setting Workshop- John will work with the board on dates for the FY12 workshop
- Stan asked about sending a letter to committee members that are not attending meetings on a consistent basis. Raymond suggests sending a welcome letter and pointing out the importance attendance, especially for a quorum. John will draft a letter.
- Signatures – John asked the board to allow him to keep their signatures on file and said he will ask permission prior to signing documents. The board agreed.
Public Comment
Some of the Boy Scouts were in attendance as part of their Citizenship in the Community merit badge project. Raymond encouraged the Scouts and shared his feelings on how attaining his Eagle Scout rank was one of his most important achievements. Stan agreed and said he also earned his Eagle Scout rank.
Executive Session
At 6:37 pm Edie moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30, Section 21(3), discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, and not to reconvene into open session Stan seconded. All were in favor by roll call. Edie yes; Raymond, yes; Stan, yes. Raymond advised that the Board will now 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:
Underutilized Town Assets Study Committee Charge
Fire Chief Screening Committee Charge
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