Minutes of Board of Selectmen’s Meeting of January 9, 2007
Town Hall – Meeting Room #1
Present: Selectmen F. Casey, J. Grimes, J. Angley, M. O’Donnell, Town Administrator LaFond and A.T.A. Bouchard. Absent: F. Muscato, Chair
Motion by Casey to appoint Grimes as Acting Chairman, second by Angley. Vote unanimous.
The Acting Chair read the announcements on openings on various Committees.
VFW – Liquor License:
Joseph Feeley and James Cleckley from the VFW Post came before the Board requesting a change in Manager on their liquor license from E. Fernandes to James Cleckley.
Motion by Angley to approve change of manager, second Casey. Vote unanimous.
Owen Archer Inc. dba Little Red Smokehouse:
Robert Dillon came before the Board requesting change in Director and Manager on the liquor license. Motion by Angley to approve, second Casey. Vote unanimous.
Library Trustee Vacancy:
Library Trustees Kathy Trudeau and Maryann McLeod were present along with Susan G. Miller who applied to fill the Library Trustee vacancy until the next annual election created by the resignation of Ann Marie Noyes. The Library Trustees had voted to unanimously support the appointment of Ms. Miller. Motion by O’Donnell second by Angley. Vote: 6-0.
Plymouth-Carver Aquifer Committee:
Through legislation the Plymouth Carver Aquifer Advisory Committee was created and funding in the amount of $100,000 has been received from The Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to develop the Plymouth-Carver Aquifer Action Plan. EOEA is requesting participating Towns to appoint one delegate and an alternate to serve on the Committee. The Board received requests from three individuals: Sarah G. Hewins, William Sinclair and Franklin Harris. Grimes and Angley expressed concern over the protection of the Town’s resources and the state’s intentions with regard to this resource. Bill Napolitano, SRPEDD, stated this is just a management plan. Napolitano stated he would get the Board copies of the grant. Sarah Hewins stated she has been on the committee for three years and
this is the first time there has been something to report.
Will Sinclair stated that the IDC expressed a lot of concern regarding the regional approach, and stated we need the right person for this committee and in his view he doesn’t thing either Sarah or he are the appropriate person. Resident Jack Franey expressed concerns due to the fact we are investing in the Cole Property and the proposed water system. Napolitano stated the Cole property is in the Taunton Watershed Basin and the grant is for the Buzzards Bay Watershed.
Franklin Harris stated he has been involved in water for over 20 years and is concerned DEP is developing this study to further their needs.
O’Donnell motion to table to next meeting to allow other residents to apply, second Angley. Vote unanimous.
Earth Removal By-Law Review Committee:
Board wants letter out to the various committees for their recommendation on who to appoint. Grimes stated he would like to see two at large members. Motion by O’Donnell to send out letter, second Angley. Vote unanimous.
Water System – Private Contributions:
Jack Hunter updated the Board on developer contributions. He has received four letters of interest. The Cole working group recommended that the IDC be authorized to negotiate the amount and form of these private contributions before presenting the proposals to the Water Commissioners. Motion by O’Donnell to have a committee of five including the Town Administrator, Sinclair, Romano, Hunter and one Selectman to develop proposals for the water system, second by Casey. Vote unanimous. O’Donnell nominated Grimes as the Selectmen’s Representative, second Casey. Vote unanimous.
Cape Cod Bass Fishing Tournament:
Motion by Angley to approve fishing tournament for September 23rd on Sampson’s Pond, second O’Donnell. Vote unanimous.
One Day Special Liquor License – Carver Sportsmen’s Club:
Motion by Angley to approve license for January 26, 2007, second Casey. Vote 3-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
One Day Special Liquor License for Friends of the COA:
Motion by Angley to approve license for January 20, 2007, second Casey. Vote 3-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
Minutes of November 28th and December 19th 2006:
Motion by Angley, second by Casey to approve minutes of November 28, 2006. Vote unanimous. Motion by Angley, second by O’Donnell to approve minutes of December 19, 2006. Vote 3-0-1 (Casey abstained).
Fire Department Grant Acceptance from Wal Mart:
Motion by O’Donnell and second by Angley to accept grant. Vote unanimous.
Annual and Special Town Meeting Date/Deadline for Warrant Articles:
T.A. LaFond stated that traditionally Town Meeting is on the third Monday in May, and the date this year would be May 21st. Warrant articles are usually due the last business day in February. Motion by O’Donnell to set dates as recommended, second by Casey. Vote unanimous.
Citizen’s Participation:
W. Sinclair, IDC Chair, updated Board and viewers of the upcoming Spring Community Forums.
Paul Johnson, 3 Laurie Lane, asked if T.A. LaFond had prepared his annual revenue and expenditure forecast. LaFond stated he plans to present it at the next Board meeting.
Jack Franey, Forest Street, asked for an update on the health plan. LaFond stated that the Insurance Advisory Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for January 25th. He will then have a presentation to address their concerns and update the Board. The Gateway Health Group will address a working rate for next fiscal year once the audit is complete.
Selectmen Notes:
O’Donnell hoped everyone had a safe and happy holiday, and for everyone to keep the men and women in the armed forces in their thoughts and prayers.
Angley echoed O’Donnell’s sentiments on the holidays. Also stated that he hopes the Ag Commission and the Earth Removal By-Law Review Committee will continue to protect the aquifer. It is the lifeblood of the cranberry industry.
Casey stated that the ComCast Public Hearing is set for January 18th. He also stated that there is a vacancy for a low income representative from Plymouth and Carver at South Shore Community Action Council, and wishes everyone a safe and happy new year.
Grimes wished everyone a happy new year, and whishes the Patriots well on Sunday.
He has been invited by Loring Tripp to participate in the show “Talk of the Town” next Wednesday.
Town Administrator Notes:
LaFond reported he will be going to the MMA Conference this Friday and Saturday at the Hynes Auditorium. The new Governor will be addressing the MMA. It will be interesting to see what Duval Patrick has to say and is looking forward to that. Hopefully there will be good news on local aid. The major telecommunications companies have a major push with lobbyists to do away with the local licensing board process. This is good for the industry, but not good for the local communities.
Angley motion to adjourn at 8:50 PM, second Casey. Vote unanimous.
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