Town of Princeton, Mass. – November 28, 2016 – 5:15 PM
BOARD OF SELECTMEN – Regular Meeting Minutes
Chairman Stan Moss, Edith Morgan and Jon Fudeman present, TA Nina Nazarian, and residents.
5:15 PM Stan called the meeting to order in the Town Hall Annex. Nina asked that we pass over the plan for removal of the chain link fence until the end of the meeting.
Nina reviewed the information provided for the FY18 capital items submitted on behalf of the Board. Jon made a comment that he appreciated the summary which was put together. Stan mentioned that Free Cash was not certified for FY16 and referenced that there was about $200,000 remaining in unused Free Cash from last year. He mentioned that there is Excess Tax Levy which can be tapped into for paying for the Capital Requests.
George asked whether or not the Advisory Committee was going to be responsible for the capital requests, to be able to reduce the work of the Board of Selectmen. Nina explained that this had not yet been raised to the Board of Selectmen, and she was not aware of a formal decision made by the Board of Selectmen in the past to have delegated this work to the Advisory Committee. Members of the Board expressed interest to consider the issue further, as the capital requests pertain to larger scale projects (e.g. building projects).
Nina provided an update on the discussions with the state relative to the Community Compact grants anticipated and what the funds could be used for staff time (specific to those who are not charged to operational fund), 5-year capital plan, long term plan (likely cannot be used for). Nina explained that she would be back to provide SOWs for the grants, pursuant to the state’s request.
Bill Holder asked if Highway needs could be placed in the same category evaluating capital needs. Nina indicated that any capital plan would not be complete, if it did not include roads, bridges, and culverts.
George Handy asked if we would be spending the $65,000 for the Bagg Hall Feasibility Study. The Board’s consensus was that the funds would not be used until there was progress on a long term building plan.
The Board signed the Liquor License Certificate for previously approved license at the Kwik Stop. Stan mentioned the MIT students work, will be presented on December 8th in the Library. Board voted 3-0 on a motion by Stan, second by Edie to delegate the MMA Annual voting to the TA.
Nina provided the Board of Selectmen a copy of the correspondence by Bill Holder entitled Summary of Town Liabilities, Finances and Debt Service Capacity. Nina also mentioned that a claim was filed by individual who allegedly fell into a catch basin at the intersection of Gates Road at Hubbardston Road.
The Board reviewed the proposed plan to remove the existing fence at 194 Worcester Road, and to replace it with an island containing grass, and trees (all trees to be placed on personal property at 194 Worcester Road, not within the Town’s Right of Way), with an asphalt berm for curbing.
Jon made a motion to approve the minutes of November 14th and 15th, Stan second, and Edie abstained.
6:45 PM Selectmen went into executive session. Stan moved and Jon seconded to go into executive session: in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, §21: A. Exemption Two – To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel – Fire Chief. In roll call Edith voted “Aye,” Jon voted “Aye” and Stan voted “Aye.” SEE SEPARATE MINUTES
7:30 PM Adjourned from Exec. Sess.
Respectfully submitted, Nina Nazarian, Town Administrator
BOS Referenced Documents: FY18 Capital Requests prepared by Town Administrator, Plan from Bruce Jacobson for proposed work at 194 Worcester Road, Summary of Town Liabilities, Finances and Debt Service Capacity by Bill Holder
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