Town of Princeton, MA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
February 15, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM in the Annex. Present were Chairman Raymond Dennehy, Edith Morgan, Stan Moss and Town Administrator John Lebeaux.
FY12 Warrant #17
The Board reviewed and signed the payroll and vendor warrants from the Treasurer and Accountant.
FY12 Warrant #17A
The Board reviewed and signed a warrant requested by PMLD Manager Brian Allen in the amount of $100,000 for a replacement gearbox for wind turbine.
Minutes
January 30, 2012 Regular Meeting- Edie moved to approve the minutes. Stan seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Scheduled Meetings & Hearings
None
Old Business
Thomas Prince School Green Repair Project
Roof work is continuing. Window replacement begins next week during February vacation and will continue to take place during April vacation. It is expected to be complete by June 1st. Boiler work begins in March. John noted the first payment from the Mass School Building Authority has been received. Submittals will take place monthly.
Thomas Prince School PCB Project
The consultant responded to a letter from EPA asking for clarification of several items. John expects the project to be complete by May. Annual testing for PCB’s will continue indefinitely.
New Business
Appointments:
Conservation Commission:
Edie moved to appoint Judith Kalloch-Getman to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire June 30, 2014. Stan seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Princeton Center Management Committee:
Edie moved to appoint Tom Borges, 6 Mountain Rd and Jon Fudeman, 224 Worcester Rd to the Princeton Center Management Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2012. Stan seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Elections Officer Appointment
Edie moved to appoint Alan Sentkowski, 14 Goodnow Rd as Election Officer for a term to expire July 31, 2012. Stan seconded. All in favor (3-0).
WRSD Revenue Sharing Task Force Member,
The board received a letter from Duncan Leith, Chair of the WRSD Committee, requesting a town official be appointed to a task force to investigate a revenue sharing agreement for the annual school budget. It would raise Princeton’s commitment by $400,000. Questions include whether this type of agreement would be legal and if it is the best avenue for communication. Stan suggests scheduling a regional Selectmen’s meeting to discuss during the week of March 6. The board will wait until that time to make a decision.
Review FY13 Budget
The board reviewed FY13 budget calendar and expense accounts. John will invite the Advisory Board and CIP to meetings when the budget is on the agenda.
PMLD Matters
Raymond mentioned that a question came in to the Town Clerk regarding the process to change the status of the Board of Light Commissioners from elected to appointed. Town Counsel reviewed and said it requires a vote of state legislators.
Other Business
Edie received a letter regarding the nomination of Kevin Ohlson by President Obama to be Judge of the US Military Court of Appeals. The board will send a letter of congratulations.
Public Comment
Elizabeth Hammond expressed concern over trees marked for removal for upcoming road reconstruction. Raymond said a tree hearing will be held prior to any removal.
Executive Session
None
The meeting adjourned at 6:22 pm. All were in favor (3-0).
Respectfully Submitted,
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Brenda Savoie
Administrative Assistant
Referenced Documents:
FY13 Budget Calendar
EPA Comment Letter
WRSD letter
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