Present: Selectmen Grimes, Casey, Ward, Chairman Angley, Town Administrator LaFond and A.T.A. Bouchard. Absent: Michael O’Donnell.
A moment of remembrance was observed for the victims and families of the September 11th terrorist attack.
The Chair announced openings on the Finance Committee and IDC.
Redevelopment Authority:
Will Sinclair and Laurie Trepanier updated the Board regarding the revitalization of the North Carver Green and the Grange Hall. Motion by Ward to support the Redevelopment Authority’s recommendations on this project within the Redevelopment Authority guidelines, second by Grimes. Vote unanimous.
Sinclair stated the RA’s objective is to develop a park with the proceeds of the sale of the Everett Street Property in the Bates Pond Area.
LaFond stated that, at the appropriate time, the Board of Selectmen would sign an agreement between the RDA and the Town that would stipulate how the proceeds from the sale would be used.
Motion by Grimes to support the course and objectives of the RDA recommendations on Buckman Park, second by Casey. Vote unanimous.
Minutes:
Motion by Ward, second by Grimes to approve minutes of July 24, 2007. Vote unanimous. Motion by Ward, second by Grimes to approve minutes of August 28, 2007. Vote unanimous.
Lakenham Green Preservation Committee:
Motion by Grimes to appoint Jan Tracey, Peg Blackwell, Ed Fuller, Frank Muscato to the Lakenham Green Preservation Committee, second by Casey. Vote unanimous.
Commit Unpaid Water Bills:
Motion by Casey second by Grimes to commit unpaid water bills to the Tax Collector. Vote unanimous.
Tax Classification Hearing:
Karen Bell and Ellen Blanchard explained the different tax rate scenarios to the Board. The Board of Assessors is recommending a 1.45 shift. Motion by Ward to approve tax rate of 1.45 split, second by Casey.
Resident Paul Johnson asked the Board to consider the 1.50 shift as the residents to ease residential burden. Resident Steve Dewhurst stated that the Town’s capital spending is under control, and that everybody’s taxes go up. He further stated that Carver is managing pretty well comparatively. Grimes stated that the Stabilization Fund is going to be gone in one to two years. He stated the Town needs another financing mechanism to replenish it and suggested 61A funds going into the Stabilization fund. LaFond stated this difference between the 1.45% being recommended and 1.50% is approximately $26 per year on the average residential tax bill.
Vote was unanimous on the 1.45 split tax rate.
Block Party Request:
Resident William Parziale requesting the Board of approve a block party at 22 Deer Hill Lane to be held on October 7, 2007. Police Chief had no issues. Motion by Grimes, second by Casey to approve. Vote unanimous.
One Day Special License:
Motion by Casey, second by Grimes to approve One Day Special License for the Friends of the Council on Aging for September 29, 2007. Vote unanimous.
Citizen’s Participation
Resident Paul Johnson asked the status of the 93A letter to BATG on the animal shelter. He would like Kopelman & Paige to answer questions regarding this. LaFond stated he would have update the Board in Executive Session on this issue as it is in litigation. He suggested that Johnson write his questions down and submit them to the office. Casey stated the FAM is in place that the DEP in Boston had made changes and allowed BATG to substitute an insurance policy without even DEP in Lakeville or the Town being informed.
Buz Artiano wanted to remind residents to vote on Saturday, September 15th on the debt exclusion for the Police/Fire Station.
Charlie Hamilton reminded citizens that the Earth Removal By-Law Committee is meeting this Thursday in Room 4 and encourages citizen’s input.
Selectmen Notes:
Dick Ward discussed setting up an Agricultural Commission Gift Account. Motion by Grimes to create Ag Commission Gift Account, second by Casey. Vote unanimous.
Grimes stated that we should be discussing K & P contract and possibly look into other law firms. LaFond stated they do not have a contract and the Board can vote on that at any time. Grimes further stated we should look at our relationship every couple of years. Ward asked us how we would go about this. Grimes replied invite them in. Casey reminded that we have legal bills that have not been paid to K & P.
Casey stated MCAS testing results have been released and that Carver’s scores have come way up. He then mentioned that he had seen Carver’s fire apparatus up at the Blue Hills on Wednesday. Chief Weston was in the audience and stated they were called for mutual aid for a brush fire up at the reservation.
Ward stated the USDA will be bringing a visiting Chinese delegation to Carver. This is to educate them how Carver deals with the Cranberry industry. He also wished Mike O’Donnell well.
Angley spoke again on remembering the victims and families of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. He also reminded citizens to vote on Saturday and stated that the cost of building the Police/Fire Station facilities will continue to increase approximately 10% per year. Its time has come.
Motion to go into Executive Session for the purpose to consider the discipline or reputation or charges brought against an employee and also to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and litigation and not to return to open session. Roll Call Vote: Grimes, Ward, Angley and Casey – all yes.
| 
