Town of Princeton, MA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
June 18, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM in the Annex. Present were Chairman Edith Morgan, Stan Moss, Neil Sulmasy and Town Administrator John Lebeaux.
FY12 Warrant #26
The Board reviewed and signed the payroll and vendor warrants from the Treasurer and Accountant.
Minutes
Regular Meeting- Stan moved to accept the minutes of June 4, 2012. Neil seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Scheduled Meetings & Hearings
Friends of Mechanics Hall
Present for the discussion were Alex Fiandaca, Phil Mighdoll, Ken Siems, Sheila Dubman, Karen Rossow, and Faith Pistrang.
Alex noted that fifty people have signed on as supporters. The mission is to save Mechanics Hall from further deterioration. Phase I is to stabilize and beautify the building and phase II to pursue restoration as historically sensitive.
The group is looking for the board’s support and a method to establish communication. The plan is to register with the Attorney General’s Office for approval to raise funds and also apply for a 501C3.
It was suggested that John could act as the liaison between the Friends and the BOS.
Phil Mighdoll noted that there is a structural issue which their budget may not be sufficient to cover and may need to be funded by the town. Neil said the board will investigate insurance options for the building.
Stan moved to support the concept that the Friends of Mechanics Hall, soon to be a charity, may use private funds to ensure stabilization and avoid further deterioration of the building with approval of the Town Administrator or Board of Selectmen prior to work being done. Neil seconded. All in favor (3-0).
John will meet with the group on site to look at trees requested for removal.
Reserve Fund and Departmental Transfer Requests- Meet with the Advisory Board
Advisory Board Chairman John Shipman called the meeting to order at 6:07 pm. Also present were Joe Lotuff, James O’Coin and Jim Comer.
John reported there are two end of fiscal year transfer requests.
There is a deficit in the election salary budget account due to the need for police coverage for the November 6 Primary. The Town Clerk proposes funding through her other election accounts.
Stan moved to approve the transfer of $1066.76 to the elections salary account #01-5-162-100, with $765.27 from the Election Registration and Expense account and $301.49 from the Town Clerk Expense account. Neil seconded. All in favor (3-0). John Shipman moved to accept on behalf of the Advisory Board. Jim Comer seconded. All in favor (4-0).
John reported that the Veterans’ Expense account is over budget by $372.15 due to a burial. The town is reimbursed 75% of the cost the following fiscal year.
Stan moved to transfer $372.15 from the Reserve Fund account # 01-5-132-780 to the Veterans Services Expense account. Neil seconded. All in favor (3-0). John Shipman moved to accept on behalf of the Advisory Board. Jim Comer seconded. All in favor (4-0).
Open Space Committee
Open Space Committee members Kelton Burbank, Phil Gryzb, Kim Houde, James Samdahl and alternate Karen Rossow were present.
Edie asked committee members for ideas on how to improve communication noting that the mid-state trail footbridge was installed without the board’s knowledge. Kelton explained this project was ongoing for seven years and the elements for finalizing the bridge came together quickly at the end.
There was discussion on Boylston Park. Kelton said it is under the jurisdiction of Parks and Rec. and is isolated and rugged.
Next steps for the committee are to identify new trails, catalogue existing trails and work on an updated Open Space Plan for 2012. Kelton will provide a copy of the current Open Space plan to John. John noted that the state has a new Commonwealth Capital program that is utilized for all grants. Categories are no longer separated.
It was suggested that a senior may be interested in recording the minutes for the committee as part of the work off abatement.
The board thanked the committee for all the work they do.
Old Business
Thomas Prince School Green Repair Project
John reported the window installation begins on Wednesday, after school is out for the summer. Additional prep work is needed. The project is estimated to take 3 ½ weeks.
Expect to have an answer on the louvers on Thursday. It will be within budget.
Neil noted that the students are very happy to be back at the Thomas Prince School.
Thomas Prince School PCB Project
John reported there has been no change.
New Business
Appointments of Board and Committees
John recommends the board reappoint the Police Chief as Assistant Animal Inspector and also the members of the Insurance Advisory Committee.
John checked on stipend positions per the request of the board and reported that the tree warden is the only one that could be integrated into one of the departments.
Stan moved to reappoint members as noted on the Board and Committee list dated June 12, 2012, for terms to expire on June 30, 2015, with the exception of those with a term to expire on June 30, 2013; Advisory Board member Joe Lotuff for a term effective immediately, through June 30, 2015, and to include the Police Chief as Assistant Animal Inspector and Health Insurance Advisory Committee members. Stan further moved
to exclude the Tree Warden and members of the Worcester Rd Project Advisory Committee at this time. Neil seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Phil Gryzb of the Open Space Committee arrived later in the evening and agreed to be reappointed. Stan move to reappoint Phil Gryzb as a member of the Open Space Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2015. Neil seconded. All in favor (3-0).
Stan proposed John communicate with the employee base to gauge interest in the tree warden position. The board agreed.
John asked the board to contact him if they’d like minutes of various board and committees sent to them.
Other Business
June 28 is the date for the BOS goal setting workshop with a place to be determined.
Public Comment
None
Executive Session
None
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 pm. All were in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Brenda Savoie
Administrative Assistant
Referenced Documents:
Reserve Fund Transfer Requests
Board and Committee Appointment List
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