Minutes
Stow Board of Selectmen
October 11, 2016
Town Building
Present at the meeting that was held at Town Building were James Salvie, Brian Burke, Donald Hawkes, Ingeborg Hegemann and Thomas Ryan.
Also present were William Wrigley, Town Administrator and Maureen Trunfio, Administrative Assistant
Mr. Salvie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Public Input: None.
Chairman’s Comments: The Chair mentioned that a dedication ceremony would take place at the new Pompo Fire Station/Community Center on Thursday, October 27th. More details will follow. He announced that there would be a Flu Clinic on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hale Middle School. He also announced that the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley would be holding a Veteran’s Day Breakfast on Friday, November 11th at the First Parish Church in Stow at 8 a.m.
Discussion/vote to sign State Election warrant for November 8 Election – Town Clerk
Town Clerk Linda Hathaway was present and requested that the Selectmen sign the warrant, as required by the Secretary of State.
Mr. Hawkes moved to sign the election warrant for the November State Election to be held November 8, 2016. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Discussion/vote on Appointment to Cemetery Committee – Glenn Hammill
At their September 21, 2016 meeting, the Cemetery Committee voted unanimously to recommend Glenn Hammill’s appointment by the Selectmen to the Cemetery Committee. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Hammill.
On the recommendation of the Cemetery Committee, Mr. Ryan moved to appoint Glenn Hammill to the Cemetery Committee to fulfill the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2019. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Update – Representative Kate Hogan (including Gleasondale Bridge)
State Representative Kate Hogan was present and provided the Board with a chronological timeline of events relating to the Gleasondale Bridge project, beginning with first being made aware of MassDOT’s (Massachusetts Department of Transportation) plans for the bridge repair in November 2015. She reported the process is moving along steadily and $6.7M in funding has been secured for the project. The design phase is scheduled to be completed by 2019 with an expectation to break ground on the project in the summer of 2020. Rep. Hogan expressed her appreciation for all involved with the process thus far, and the Board thanked Rep. Hogan for her support with the process and assistance in procuring funding for the project.
Discussion/vote on State Ballot Question 4 (Marijuana Legalization)
Mr. Burke opened the discussion regarding the State Ballot question relating to the legalization of marijuana. Mr. Hawkes stated that perhaps some residents might find it useful to look to the Board for guidance on such issues and Ms. Hegemann thanked Mr. Burke for raising the issue
but stated that it was her opinion that residents should educate themselves and determine their own position before voting. No vote was taken.
Town Administrator’s report
Mr. Wrigley explained, in conjunction with the opening of the Pompo Fire Station/Community Center, there would be changes to the custodial staff at several Town buildings, as well as plans for snow removal at various buildings this winter. He mentioned a working group would be formed to determine art work to be hung on common-space walls at the new center. Mr. Wrigley told the Board that he would be attending a meeting in Lexington on October 17th re: the Minuteman High School District Agreement. He told that Board that the Food Distribution Space RFP (Request for Proposals) had been issued and only one response had been received
Liaison Reports
Mr. Salvie reported that the Pompo Building Committee held a walk-through.
Mr. Burke mentioned that he had attended the most recent Tri-Town meeting that occurred the prior week. He mentioned that the Town of Bolton may request Stow’s support in a joint letter to MassDOT requesting traffic calming measures in the area of Nashoba Regional High School.
Mr. Hawkes told the Board that he had attended the Lake Boon Commission meeting on October 3rd. He mentioned that Detective Sallese attended the meeting to discuss a buoy placement issue.
Mr. Salvie reported that the Randall Library Building Committee consultant has issued a draft concept plan. He mentioned that through a Green Buildings grant, new lights, sinks and countertops have been installed. He told the Board that the EDIC has primarily been focusing on the sign bylaw. Business owners in Lower Village are working with Planning Board and the Building Commissioner regarding this item. Mr. Salvie mentioned that he attended the LBC meeting and commended Mr. Hawkes and Detective Sallese on their conduct at the meeting.
Ms. Hegemann told the Board that she is working with Ross Perry and Greg Troxel on determining dates for perambulation.
At 8:55 p.m. Mr. Ryan moved to adjourn. Mr. Hawkes seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen Trunfio
Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen
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