Selectboard -- Town of Princeton, Mass. – March 1, 2018 – 2 PM
– Goals Review Mtg. – Town Hall Annex
Present: Chair Jon Fudeman, Edith Morgan and Richard Bisk w/ TA Nina Nazarian.
Charter Cable – Edith asked about the status of the cable TV installation and how much of her attention it was taking. Nina explained that the project on schedule for completion in November and that keeping up with the monthly updates and resident inquiries did not take much time at this point in the project.
Route 140 Reconstruction Project – Edith also asked about the Route 140 project and the time it’s taking, and Nina noted that this project consumed more time and effort but things are on track.
Facilities – Edith provided two documents that she had created regarding facilities. Edith suggested a “Friends of” group for facilities, such as a Friends of Bagg Hall. Jon F. stated that he supports the first three articles being proposed by the Facilities Steering Cmte. Jon warned about different projects crowding out other projects. He suggests other options such as a public safety complex (at Princeton Center site) with a community center in the rear with a separate driveway. Richy asked about the Annex getting renovated as a community center, but Edith said it was not a recommendation of the architects and could hinder parking expansion. Edith suggested communicating with the fire chief and deputy about their mid-term solution/plans while a public safety complex gets designed. Jon mentioned that
he was not in favor of a design appropriation that’s not paired with construction funding—could lead to “a bridge to nowhere.”
Communication – Richy proposed a draft public participation policy for meetings. Social media for reaching residents had been a subject previously discussed, but Nina suggested to hold off until after ATM in May and group agreed.
Financial Capital Planning – Jon proposed a Strategic Analysis and Planning Group (SAPG) bylaw for Town Meeting. The board discussed the idea of changing the Advisory Committee charge, rather than adding another committee. The report from the Advisory Cmte. Review Cmte. may be close to complete. Changing the responsibilities of the Adv. Cmte., Jon noted, would be agreeable if the bylaw (outlining their role) were changed accordingly. Discussion followed about the Adv. Cmte. bylaw.
Organizational Effectiveness – Nina is proposing additional full-time maintenance staff person in the FY19 budget. Group discussed staffing of the maintenance department and discussed the subject of potentially having a full-time fire chief. Board agreed to discuss these matters further.
Future Meetings – Select Board will meet again to consider the facilities bond bill; a facilities plan and a long-term financial planning.
Adjourned 4:45 PM
Respectfully submitted, T.A. Nina Nazarian
Selectboard Referenced Documents: ~facilities notes by Edith; draft public participation policy; and SAPG draft bylaw.
Marie Auger
Administrative Assistant
Planning Department
978-464-2100
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