Town of Princeton, Mass. – Jan. 11, 2016 – 5 PM
BOARD OF SELECTMEN – Mtg. Minutes
5:05 PM Meeting was called to order at the Town Hall Annex. Present were Chairman Edith Morgan, Jon Fudeman, Stan Moss with T.A. Nina Nazarian. Wayne Adams in for Advisory Board.
Nina reported on the town’s audit and certification of free cash at $848,721.00. She is also developing a spreadsheet to identify capital needs and closing out items which are reducing the free cash. She reported that under the contract with EEA, the timelines and requirements for the Fieldstone Farm LAND grant are projected to be met, that she and Jim Dunbar are working with all stakeholders to ensure that everything in the Town’s control is done timely.
Under the FY’17 budget process, Nina suggests meeting only with departments who request more than level service funding. Stan asks for budget requests to be received by February—essentially back up the whole schedule by 2 – 3 weeks.
Nina reported that she was collecting information on accountant position in other towns. The accountant position may change as Princeton takes on broadband.
Notice of annual meeting on Jan. 16 of Mass. Municipal Assoc. was discussed. The board voted all in favor to authorize Nina to vote on their behalf to support the two proposed resolutions at the meeting.
Selectmen voted all in favor to appoint Don Schoeny, 49 Greene Road, to the Advisory Board to fill the seat vacated by Chris Trudeau (due to a provision in the Town Bylaws), for a term through June 30, 2018.
Nina acknowledged Town Hall staff helping get tax bills out. She and Jim Dunbar are attending the Worc. Regional Retirement System meeting on Jan. 14. She and Edith attended a budget roundtable with WRSD recently. There was a proposed request from the district for each member town to submit its local budget--an idea not favored by selectmen. The lease negotiation will continue with Joe Scanlon and the BOS on Jan. 12 at 9 AM.
A report on Bagg Hall indicated the roof repair is nearly complete. Nina attributed the project’s success to the Facilities Planning Committee and Steve Mirick and Chris Conway’s assistance. Stan suggested the roof should be inspected in a few years or according to a schedule, as it’s something town staff may be able to do.
Nina announced that she was getting a college intern from Germany who is starting on Jan. 19, and that she had tasks lined up.
The board voted all in favor to approve minutes from Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. They also invoked the “Rule of necessity” to sign warrants which included their own stipends.
6:27 PM Stan moved and Jon seconded to go into executive session: in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, §21: Exemption Six - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Edith M. called for a vote and in roll call Edith voted “Aye,” Jon Voted “Aye” and Stan voted “Aye.” Edith then announced that the Board would enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations with respect to the lease agreement with WRSD, and adjourn without returning to regular session afterwards.
6:42 PM Board voted all in favor to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted, Marie N. Auger, administrative assistant
BOS Referenced Documents: Notice of annual meeting and resolutions by MMA.
Marie Auger
Administrative Assistant
Planning Department
978-464-2100
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