Minutes of Selectmen’s Meeting of April 22, 2008
Town Hall - Meeting Room #1
Present: Selectmen Casey, Grimes, O’Donnell, Ward, Chairman Angley and A.T.A. Bouchard. Town Administrator LaFond was absent.
The Chair announced vacancies on various committees. Angley also stated that last week was National Animal Control Officers Recognition Week and acknowledged the efforts of the ACOs. Professional Administrative Assistants Week was also recognized by the Chair.
Resident Rod Forrester asked if Citizen’s Participation had been eliminated. Angley stated that it had not.
ATM Warrant Review:
The May 20, 2008 Warrant was reviewed by the Board for content. Discussion followed on various articles. The Board was asked and approved amending of Articles 58 through 60. Resident Frugoli expressed concern for the resident living at 74 Rochester Road if property is turned over to the Redevelopment Authority due to the way the article is written. Will Sinclair, Redevelopment Chair, stated the RDA has no intentions of evicting the resident. The RDA is looking at the resident staying in the house to live out end of her life, or going to a facility to be taken care of. The RDA wants to come up with a plan. Franey stated RDA has more flexibility than the Town to do these types of things.
O’Donnell had concerns regarding the conveying of the Mazzilli Drive to Habitat for Humanity. He feels property can be sold to help offset budget gaps, and the Town will get the back taxes owed on it. The Assessors have valued it at $150,000. O’Donnell stated wants article to be placed on warrant in regards to Ben Ellis School being turned over by the School Committee to the Board for sale or any lawful purpose and look into conveying that piece to Habitat.
Grimes stated he wanted article placed on warrant regarding the Town being the sole purveyor of water and asked Bouchard to call Town Counsel.
Discussion followed regarding the so called “Makepeace Article” that the Planning Board is sponsoring. Motion by O’Donnell second by Ward to remove article from the warrant. Ward asked what the Planning Board voted and Sinclair stated vote was 4-1 to support, and the Planning Board public hearing is not until May 6th. Vote unanimous.
Motion by Grimes to accept articles on warrant as discussed, second by Ward. Vote unanimous.
Motion by O’Donnell, second by Ward to take a five minute recess and then return to Open Session. Vote unanimous.
Commission on Disabilities Appointment:
Motion by Ward, second by Grimes to appoint Christopher Ray a full member on the Commission on Disabilities. Vote unanimous.
IDC Appointment:
Motion by Ward, second by Grimes to appoint Rosemarie Hanlon to the IDC. Vote unanimous.
Minutes of March 11th and March 25, 2008:
Motion by Grimes, second by O’Donnell to approve as written. Vote unanimous.
Athena’s Hope 3rd Annual Ride:
Motion by Grimes, second by Casey to approve. Vote unanimous.
Selectmen Notes:
Casey - nothing
Grimes reminded everyone to get out and vote on Saturday no matter what candidate they support.
Angley wished all of the candidates the best of luck.
Ward stated that the Agricultural Commission met regarding the Farmer’s Market and they voted to authorize $800 of the Farmer’s Market profits to help with the handicapped work at Shurtleff Park that the Town is doing. The Agricultural Commission wanted to let the community know that the Farmer’s Market is contributing to the park, not just using it. He also urged everyone to get out and vote and that all of the candidates deserve respect as they are giving up part of their life for the good of the community.
O’Donnell also asked everyone to keep our service men and women in their thoughts and prayers.
Motion by Grimes at 9:05 PM to adjourn, second by Casey. Vote unanimous.
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