Present: Selectmen Grimes, Casey, O’Donnell, Ward, Chairman Angley, Town Administrator LaFond and A.T.A. Bouchard
Angley opened the meeting at 7 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Angley announced openings on the following committees: Finance, IDC, Marcus Atwood Trustees and Open Space and Recreation Plan Update.
Plymouth/Carver Aquifer Final Action Plan:
Sarah Hewins updated the Board on the final action plan for the Plymouth/Carver Aquifer. The committee recommended three key areas of concerns to address in the coming year:
1. By-law review update for the seven towns in the aquifer. The state has hired someone to review the by-laws. She has been told by the state that Carver’s Water Resource Protection By-Law is stricter than the state’s, and does not require a lot of changes.
2. Regional Open Space Plan. Some of the seven towns do not have Open Space Plans.
3. Water Conservation and Education. This would start at the elementary school level along with public education.
Hewins also stated there is going to be a summit meeting on November 29th from 4 to 8 PM at the Pine Hills and that John Clarkeson, Department of Energy Resources, is the contact person.
Casey stated that his hopes are that this would be a working document with the seven towns involved. John Clarkeson has done an excellent job, but some towns are more committed than others.
Ward stated that the earth removal by-law review that the Town is currently doing fits right into the aquifer action plan.
Master Plan Revision Committee:
Sheila Jardim and Jack Hunter came before the Board to present a slate of nominees for the Master Plan Revision Committee. Both Jardim and Hunter’s purpose was to get a diverse cross section of the community on this committee – architects, engineers, firefighter, school committee member, growers, etc. Motion by Grimes to appoint the following slate of nominees, second by O’Donnell:
Sheila Sullivan, Jardim, Chair; Sarah Hewins; Julie Walker; Susan Fitzgerald;
Rebecca Walsh; Barry Strustski; Vinnie Nocera; Robin Carver; Dom Fernandes;
Dick Ward.
Vote unanimous.
Jardim stated that our current Master Plan has expired. It was written for five years and we are entering the 6th. Implementation of the Master Plan is at 75%. SRPEDD as well as other agencies will assist the Town. Jardim stated draft for comment will be ready in seven to eight months. Final Plan will be complete in one year. Grimes encouraged public involvement in this process.
Hunter also spoke on CDBG applications for grants in response to their RFPs. Applications are due in February and he wants to apply.
Nomination of Savery Avenue – Letter of Support:
Motion by Ward to write a letter of support to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for Savery Avenue to be listed on the National Register, second by Grimes. Vote unanimous.
Chapter 61A Land Conversion – A.D. Makepeace:
Motion by Grimes, second by Ward for the Town to decline its option on the 61A Land conversion owned by A.D. Makepeace, Lots 1-14, Lots a-D on a plan entitled Definitive Conservation Subdivision Plan Cedar Glen dated September 18, 2007. Vote unanimous.
Minutes of October 23rd; October 30th; and November 5, 2007:
Motion by Ward, second by Grimes to approve as written. Vote unanimous.
Citizen’s Participation:
Resident Rod Forrester stated that Cranberry Village has gone up on the water rate. Residents have seen rates almost double and questioned when other entities would be hooking up to water system. He also asked if there were any customers on the N. Carver Water system. LaFond stated the earliest that additional customers could be connected would be August 2009. This is due to the fact that CDBG grant funds were used to update the system. The only additional lines before that date would possibly be Pine Tree Village and that is up to the owner to extend the line. LaFond also stated the earliest date for hookups on the N. Carver system would be August or September of 2008.
Resident Paul Johnson again brought up the subject of Jack Hunter’s resignation and read a letter he received from the Secretary of State on his complaint. He questioned when training was going to take place, namely on deletion of e-mails. LaFond stated he had deleted e-mails that he should not have, and receives hundreds of e-mails and is very difficult to remember each one. LaFond stated that Attorney Greg Corbo at no charge to the Town had already provided training on Public Records that included e-mail correspondence.
Resident Jane Forrester inquired about the Animal Shelter Committee and the lawsuit against BATG. LaFond stated the Town at BATG’s request attempted to meet with them on three different occasions and they avoided the meetings. This was done to facilitate a settlement and avoid litigation, that now will proceed. Resident Roberta Frugoli criticized the Board for contracting with BATG when she and Dawn Padovani warned them of concerns of their teenage children. LaFond stated the Town had done their homework before awarding contract to BATG and irregardless of the shelter issue, BATG capping the landfill had saved the taxpayers millions of dollars. Casey stated the Town had spent a lot of time researching the firm is he is offended by Frugoli’s allegations. The landfill is 97%
completed and it was a winning situation for Town.
Casey further stated the Shelter Committee meet last Monday night and is working on estimating costs, etc. to bring to Town Meeting.
Resident Padovani again questioned that the Board directed litigation to proceed months ago and why is it still languishing. Angley stated that the Board does not have a license to practice law and that is why the Town retains counsel. Padovani again interrupted and again tried to state that the Board directed Town Counsel to proceed. LaFond stated litigation is a process and if Board Members had questions to feel free to call Rich Bowen or Mark Reich on this matter. Grimes brought up subject of interviewing other Town Counsels. O’Donnell requested report from counsel. Angley asked Grimes to call Mr. Bowen and report back to Board at the next meeting.
Selectmen Notes:
O’Donnell updated Board on the Regional Casino meetings. They went over the governor’s proposed legislation. They will be preparing a point paper to submit. The House will be not acting on it until after the first of the year. He spoke on the breakfast for Veterans at the Council on Aging put on by the Sons of Veterans. Also wanted to thank all veterans for their service to the Country so we can live the life we are accustomed to.
Ward, Casey, Grimes and Angley wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Town Administrator Notes:
LaFond reminded the Board of the MCI luncheon on Thursday. Also informed Board that Tom Walsh was named EMS Director of the year in this region by his peers. Also that MEMA has named Carver as one of five “Storm Ready Communities”.
Motion by Ward go into Executive Session and not return to Open Session for the purposes of Collective Bargaining and Litigation. Second by Casey. Roll Call Vote – Yes: Grimes, Casey, Ward, Angley and O’Donnell.
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