Minutes of the Board of Selectmen’s Meeting of 5-13-08
Town Hall - Meeting Room #1
Present: Selectmen O’Donnell, Casey, Grimes, Ward, Chair Angley, Town Administrator LaFond and A.T.A. Bouchard.
The Chair announced the openings on various committees and boards. He also gave an update on the Memorial Day Parade.
Reorganization of Board:
Motion by Ward to re-appoint Jack Angley as Chairperson, second by Casey. Vote unanimous.
Budget Transfers:
Town Administrator LaFond gave the Board an overview of the line item budget transfers submitted for the Board’s approval. O’Donnell questioned the ZBA salary line item. His concern is that this will turn into a benefited position. LaFond stated that this salary is dependent on the number of applications received, as more applications require more clerical support for the abutter notifications, etc. Also questioned was the retirement transfer. Town Accountant Adams stated that this was his error in not including the deferred compensation required by contract for the Town Administrator and Police Chief. Motion made by Ward to approve budget transfers. Grimes stated he would like the deferred compensation broken down for the next meeting. Ward stated he was at the
Finance Committee Meeting where this was explained. Casey seconded motion. Vote unanimous to approve.
Pole Hearing:
Karen Rae, NSTAR, came before the Board regarding a relocation of a pole on High Street to serve a new subdivision. Motion by Grimes, second by Casey. Resident Rod Forrester stated the Town should leave light where it is and install an additional one. Unanimous vote to approve pole relocation.
Board of Assessor Interviews:
Also present for interviews were Assessors Bell and Muscato. Brian Lauzon withdrew his application as it conflicted with Planning Board Meetings. Both Donna Fernandes and Michael Paduch were interviewed. Motion by Muscato, second by Bell to appoint Donna Fernandes to the Board of Assessors until the next annual election. Vote 4-3.
Ward state he appreciated all three candidates interest in the position, and that he was going to support Mike Pauduch due to his connection with the Cranberry Industry, and hoped he would apply for another committee or board. Bell echoed his sentiments.
ATM Warrant Recommendations:
ARTICLE # |
DESCRIPTION |
VOTE |
10 |
lease purchase vehicles |
Recommend Unanimous |
11 |
purchase BOH Vehicle - amend amt. |
Recommend Unanimous |
12 |
School Feasibility Study |
Recommend Unanimous |
13 |
Protective Gear for Firefighters |
Recommend Unanimous |
14 |
Conceptual Design Drawings for Police/Fire Stations |
Recommend Unanimous |
15 |
Carver Visiting Nurse Money Article |
Recommend Unanimous |
16 |
Re-Authorize Revolving accounts |
Recommend Unanimous |
17 |
Marcus Atwood Maintenance a/c |
Recommend Unanimous |
18 |
Ben Ellis School Article |
No action Unanimous |
19 |
Private Water System Article |
tabled until June |
20 |
Plymouth County Cooperative Extension |
Recommend Unanimous |
21 |
To be Withdrawn |
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22 |
Cemetery account transfers |
Recommend Unanimous |
23 |
Private Ways - Dollar amount to be amended |
Recommend Unanimous |
24 |
Chapter 90 apportionment |
Recommend Unanimous |
27 |
Transfer from County Dog Fund |
Recommend Unanimous |
28, 29, 30, 31 |
DARE Program, Commission on Disabilities, Green Committee, Old Home Day Funding |
Recommend Unanimous |
32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44 |
CPA Articles |
Recommend Unanimous |
41 |
CPA Article - Moved to STM |
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45 |
Maintenance and upkeep of Cole Property |
Recommend Unanimous |
46 |
Priority Development Site under 43D |
Recommend Unanimous |
47 |
Earth Removal By-Law |
Recommend Unanimous |
48 |
Zoning By-Law Definitions |
Recommend Unanimous |
49 |
Site Plan Review Priority Development Site |
Recommend Unanimous |
50 |
Withdrawn - Sign By-Law |
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51 |
Town House Development |
Recommend Unanimous |
52 |
Modify Table of Dimensional Requirements |
Recommend Unanimous |
53 |
Modify Principal Use Table |
Recommend Unanimous |
54 |
Transfer of Development Rights |
Recommend Unanimous |
55 |
Planned Neighborhood Development |
Recommend Unanimous |
56 |
Bed and Breakfast |
Recommend Unanimous |
57 |
Withdrawn - Floodplain District |
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58 |
Non-Conforming Uses & Structures |
Recommend Unanimous |
59, 60, 61 |
Withdrawn - Recreational Campground Zoning By-Laws |
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62 |
Special Permits - Priority Development Sites |
Recommend Unanimous |
63 |
Street Acceptances - Godfrey Circle Only` |
Recommend - 4-0 |
64 |
Transfer of property from tax title - Roberts Way |
Recommend - 4-0 |
65 |
Transfer of property from tax title - 74 Rochester Road |
No Action Unanimous |
66 |
Transfer of property from tax title - 46 Rochester Road |
Recommend Unanimous |
67 |
Transfer of property from tax title - 44 Rochester Road |
Recommend Unanimous |
68 |
Intermunicipal Aid Agreement - Inspection Department |
Recommend Unanimous |
69 |
Amendment to Animal Control By-Law on kennel licenses |
Recommend Unanimous |
70 |
Petition Article to censure Town Administrator |
No Action - Unanimous |
71 |
Petition Article to transfer Mazzilli Drive Land from tax title to Selectmen and covey to Habitat for Humanity |
Recommend - 4-0-1 |
72 |
Petition Article - Senior Intern Program |
Recommend Unanimous |
73 |
Petition Article - Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless |
Recommend Unanimous |
74 |
Petition Article - South Shore Community Action Council |
Recommend Unanimous |
75 |
Petition Article - South Shore Women’s Resource Center |
Recommend Unanimous |
76 |
Petition Article - Womansplace Crisis Center |
Recommend Unanimous |
77 |
Petition Article - South Coastal Counties Legal Services |
Recommend Unanimous |
Motion by Casey second by Grimes to set Special Town Meeting date of June 16, 2008 and continuation of Annual Town Meeting until that date. Vote 5-0.
One Day Special License Request - Bartending Service of N.E., Inc.
Motion by Casey, second by Grimes to approve One Day Special License for Bartending Service of N.E., Inc. for wedding reception at the Sportsmen’s Club on May 24, 2008.
Acceptance of Easement:
Motion by Grimes, second by Casey to accept easement from Vittorio M. Artiano, Jr., Managing Trustee of the Townhouses at Copper Lantern Lane Trust. Vote unanimous.
Minutes:
Motion by Ward, second by Grimes to accept minutes of 4-22-08 and 4-30-08. Vote unanimous.
Selectmen Notes:
O’Donnell reminded citizens about the Memorial Day Parade and that we should all reflect on the people gone before us and those that made the ultimate sacrifice to protect us.
Casey stated that he is thinking about having selectmen hours prior to the Board meeting. There would be no set schedule. He believes the best to hold this would be at 6:30 P.M. and would like to have this discussed at the next meeting.
Grimes stated he would go along with something like that.
Angley congratulated all of the candidates than ran for election.
Town Administrator Notes:
There are internal meetings being held regarding Town-owned land; contract negotiations are ongoing and the Cole Working Group continues to meet.
Motion by Grimes, second by Casey to adjourn at 11 P.M. Vote unanimous.
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