Present: Selectmen Ward, Casey, O’Donnell, Chairman Angley, Town Administrator LaFond and A.T.A. Bouchard. Absent: Selectman Grimes.
The Chair read the announcements of openings on various committees and boards as well as informing the public on the upcoming Community Forums.
King Richard’s Faire, Inc. /Renaissance Foods:
Bonnie Haskel, GM, came before the Board requesting 18 One Day Special Licenses as well as the Faire’s Common Victualler License. Bonnie informed the Board that August 30th is “Carver Day” at the Faire. Motion by Casey, second by Ward to grant 18 One Day Special Licenses and Common Victualler License. Vote: 3-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
Stonewood Health and Fitness, LLC:
Owner Ed James came before Board requesting Common Victualler License for a Juice Bar at the fitness club. Motion by Ward, second by Casey to approve. Vote unanimous.
43D Permitting:
Jack Hunter and Sandy Conaty from SRPEDD came before Board regarding three applications for five parcels of land in North Carver to be sent to the State’s Interagency Permitting Board under 43D Priority Development Sites. Hunter explained the benefits to the Town including the $100,000 the Town would receive if the applications are approved. Motion by Ward, second by Casey to go forward with applications. Vote unanimous.
North Carver Water District Legislation Amendments:
Jack Hunter came before the Board requesting their approval on amendments on the June 6, 2008 legislation signed by the Governor. The Town’s Bond Counsel recommended the following amendments:
1. Amendment not to restrict bonding to USDA
2. North Carver Water District Area - allow a vote by the Commission, Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting to amend the District Area
3. Amendment regarding the election of the Water Commissioners
These amendments once approved by the Board will be forwarded to Senator Pacheco’s office for him to sponsor the legislation. LaFond stated the original legislation was amended in some fashion by the State before being signed into law and the amendments being submitted will mirror the intent of Town Meeting. Motion by Ward, second by O’Donnell to approve amendments. Vote unanimous.
NSTAR Pole Hearing:
Karen Rae from NSTAR came before Board requesting a new joint pole installation to service new duplex condos on South Meadow Road. Motion by O’Donnell, second Casey to grant. Vote unanimous.
Election Poll Workers:
Motion by O’Donnell, second by Ward to approved slate of election poll workers as presented by Town Clerk. Vote unanimous.
Name
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Last Name
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Address
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Peter
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Blatchford
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49 Weston St
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Karen
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Borbas
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32 Roosevelt Rdg
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Louisa
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Brown
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1 Christopher Xing
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Roberta
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DeCoste
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10 Lincoln Cir
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Joan
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Christiano
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73 Crystal Lake Dr.
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Leonard
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Cipullo
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5 Cranberry Cir
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Mary
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Conway
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34-8 So Meadow Vlg
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Helen
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Copello
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12 Jill Marie
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Roger
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DeHay
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29 Pipers Way
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Kathy
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Doherty
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15 Harvest View Way
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Marilyn
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Downing
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9-1 So Meadow Vlg.
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John
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Farley
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60 Melanie Ln
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Maria
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Farley
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60 Melanie Ln
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Kathleen
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Fuery
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55 Purchase Street
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Marcia
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Griffin
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69A Wareham Street
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Ana
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Gronberg
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59-1 So Meadow Vlg.
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Clyde
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Hix
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34-1 So Meadow Vlg.
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Ann
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Love
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81 Tremont Street
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Eileen
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McGonagle
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77 Crystal Lake Dr
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Francis
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McGonagle
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77 Crystal Lake Dr
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Robert
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Meenan
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59-9 So Meadow Vlg.
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Janet
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Neely
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22-8 So Meadow Vlg
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Patricia
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Richards
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10 Eastman Street
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Ruth
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Roach
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28 Pine Street
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Nadine
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Rooney
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12 Gate Street
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Sallyanne
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Russell
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13 Ransom Street
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Beverly
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Santarpia
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52 Cranberry Road
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Norma
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Seaver
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18 Truman Ct
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Sandra
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Tucker
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13 Lucas St
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Personnel Policy Amendment and July 26, 2007 Executive Session Minutes:
Angley requested the Board table the discussion on both the Personnel Policy Amendment and the July 26, 2007 Executive Session Minutes due to the absence of Mr. Grimes. Grimes had requested that both items be placed on this Agenda. Motion by Ward, second by O’Donnell to table discussion of both issues to the first meeting in September. Vote unanimous.
Update on Police Department Salaries:
Angley stated that John Adams has his part of the Police Department Salary analysis completed, but Jack Franey still needs to complete some work on it and expects to have it ready by the end of the month. Resident Paul Johnson also wanted the Chief salary and benefits from Williamstown and requested prior to presentation it be made available to all parties to review it. Ward stated there should be no comparisons to Williamstown. LaFond stated this was a new request and we do not have access to payroll records in Williamstown and it is not relative to what the Police Chief earns in Carver. Casey stated when the Police Chief was recruited there was a salary range, and it was advertised in that range. O’Donnell requested the study be inclusive of all employees of Town including school
personnel. Angley stated this might not be possible due to the amount of work that is needed to prepare a document that size.
Minutes of June 24 and July 8, 2008:
Motion by Ward, second by O’Donnell to approve minutes of June 24 and July 8. Vote unanimous.
Verizon FIOS:
LaFond stated that he had met with a representative of Verizon, and the Town has been approved by Verizon to install FIOS infrastructure starting in 2009 with completion to be 2010. They can presently do voice and data, but to offer video, they need to have a franchise license with the Board of Selectmen. Verizon is requesting that the Town write to DTE and request they waive advertising for the 60 day filing deadline. Verizon would then respond to an RFP and then start the negotiation process with the Cable Advisory Committee. Verizon currently is licensed with 80 - 90 communities across the State. Motion by O’Donnell, second by Casey to write letter to DTE asking them to waive 60 day process. Vote unanimous.
BATG Update:
LaFond stated we are in the discovery phase for documents and that BATG has done the same. The Town has submitted 20 to 30 items they want and Town Counsel has scheduled depositions for late August and September. O’Donnell asked about mechanics liens, etc. against company. LaFond stated he would get an answer. Casey stated he had a discussion with Gerard Martin of DEP. Martin is a resident and abutter and Casey informed him that he will be dealing with this for a long time and be in the line of fire where the Animal Shelter was demolished and not completed. He told Martin “I told you so” and Martin replied “I know”. He further told Martin in light of the problems the Town has had with BATG DEP approved another contract to them. He further stated
that there is only 4% of the landfill work to be done. Martin stated he would get back to him and that was two weeks ago.
Selectmen Notes:
Ward reported on the meeting of July 14th at the Ben Ellis School. Would like to invite the RDA to our meeting in September and invite the School Committee and the IDC. O’Donnell stated we need to do something with the building and not continue with the inertia. The building will continue to deteriorate and the RDA is the arm of the Town and we need to move forward, sentimentality aside. It was suggested a 6:30 P.M. meeting start.
O’Donnell wished everyone a good labor day holiday and asked that everyone keep in mind those in military service.
Ravi & Mini, Inc. dba Dave’s Convenience and Liquors License Transfer:
Attorney Leonard Bello and Rajeshri Patel came before the Board requesting the transfer of the all alcoholic retail package store license of Dennis and Diane Steliglia dba Dave’s Convenience and Liquors, as well as approval of a pledge of the license. Bello stated that Ms. Patel will be buying both the property and the business, and the bank is also requiring a pledge of license for the financing. Motion by O’Donnell, second by Ward to approve transfer and pledge of license. Vote unanimous.
Town Administrator Notes:
LaFond stated the Town has met with NSTAR to affect an energy audit on Town and School buildings. The office also requested a computer printout of street lights in the Town. An analysis of the street lights was done and there are numerous concerns and questions pertaining to street light authorizations that have been brought to NSTAR’s attention. LaFond mentioned that Bob Pemberton, Head Mechanic, had retired after 18 years of service. Town Owned Property Committee continues to meet, and will conduct a site visit on the Town’s inventory. A presentation will be made to the Board on these properties. LaFond also stated that we ended FY08 with a small revenue surplus and that free cash is down. He wanted to publicly thank Cindy Sherman Lauzon,
Acting ACO, who resigned and wished her well. Kathy Seeley is providing the ACO services to the Town.
Motion by O’Donnell, second by Ward to adjourn at 8:25 P.M. Vote unanimous.
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