- Lezli Rowell announced the upcoming meeting schedule of the NRAB to update the Harbor Management Plan noting that the 1995 Plan should be posted on the Town
The Board discussed:
a) Policy on Disposition of Town-owned Land - discussion included making the deadlines earlier and restricting the process to an annual town meeting. On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Houk, the Board voted unanimously to amend paragraph 2. under "Review Schedule" by striking the words "…decide whether to decline or to…". On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted unanimously to amend paragraph 4. under "Review Schedule" by adding "and Board of Selectmen" after "Planning Board" in the fourth line. There was consensus to schedule this policy for review at the next Board meeting and for Selectwoman Wilson to review the policy to ensure that proposed deadline changes will not effect
policy timeframes.
b) 335 Main Street Committee - Donovan noted that the Board needs to select two members from the Building Use Committee to serve on the 335 Main Street Committee. Due to time restraints, there was consensus to schedule this matter at the next Board meeting.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously at 7:34 p.m. on a roll call vote (Houk, Wilson, May, Wood, Donovan - yea) to enter executive session for the preliminary screening of candidates for employment and to reconvene in open session.
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The meeting reconvened in open session at 9:04 p.m.
On a motion by Houk, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously at 9:05 p.m. on a roll call vote (Houk, Wilson, May, Wood, Donovan - yea) to enter executive session for negotiations with non-union personnel and to reconvene in open session.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 9:40 p.m.
Selectman Wood presented his correspondence report.
Town Administrator comments - there was consensus to go forward with the Board's schedule of regular meetings as drafted with the meetings of November, December, January, February, March and April scheduled in the Library.
Selectmen's Comments/Reports:
- Wilson commented on the limited attendance at the September 4th meeting with Environmental Partners regarding landfill capping and the Coles Neck water system extension. The Town Administrator noted that abutters were notified in July.
- Wilson suggested that she forward her questions regarding the Open Meeting Law presentation to Kathleen O'Donnell prior to the presentation - there was consensus that Selectwoman Wilson wait until the presentation.
On a motion by Wood, seconded by May, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of August 25, 2003 with one amendment.
On a motion by Wilson, seconded by Donovan, the Board voted 3-0-2, with Wood and May abstaining (they had not attended the meeting), to approve the September 2, 2003 minutes of the Board of Water Commissioners as written.
Future Meetings - suggestions included a litigation update by Town Counsel (to be scheduled the same evening as the Open Meeting Law presentation) and the Housing Partnership charge (to be scheduled after the 40B informational meeting). There was consensus to schedule interviews with two additional Shellfish Constable candidates at the next Board meeting. Wilson suggested scheduling a meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners. On a motion by Donovan, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to schedule two meetings of the Board of Water Commissioners; one to hear the report from Environmental Partners followed by a second meeting to review and discuss issues related to the report or any other subject.
The Board discussed the construction schedule for the Coles Neck water system extension project. The Town Administrator indicated that the contractor needs to proceed to the area of the Bookstore Restaurant from the Library or extra charges will be incurred. It was suggested that the marine companies be notified to move boats before construction begins on Commercial Street.
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On a motion by May, seconded by Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 10:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Smulligan
Administrative Assistant
Dale Donovan, Chair Jerry Houk Ira Wood
Michael May Helen Miranda Wilson
