Present: Selectmen O’Donnell, Hewins, Ward, Angley, Chairman Casey, Town Administrator LaFond and A.T.A. Bouchard
The Chairman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and announced the openings on various boards, commissions and committee.
Paul McDonald - OCRVTS:
Paul McDonald came before the Board to update the Town on repairs at OCRVTS being done under performance contracting by Trane Engineering. The school has mostly electrically operated equipment that is 35 years old. The school has never come to the 5 towns to approve a bond for upgrades. Last fall they toured three vocational schools that were at some phase of performance contracting before deciding to go forward. The total of the repairs and upgrades being done is $4,633,000 and consist of: new rooftop units (17), upgraded lighting, new energy management system, new boiler, building envelope will be sealed, new kitchen equipment, vending machine controls, 5 kw solar panel installed on roof for training purposes, dust collector system, new overhead doors. There are also new security
cameras and a new membrane roof being installed that has a 30 year warranty. They have been guaranteed 55% reduction in energy use. If they did not do the roof it would be a 15 year payback. Work will be done this summer. The SBA has put off Voc schools to the side and they are handled separately from the academic schools. McDonald stated that this work can not wait any longer.
Ward asked if any other work needs to be done after this is finished. McDonald stated at an accreditation of the school eleven years ago they were told they needed a new Science Lab. Last year at the accreditation it did not come up as a major issue, however it is the major need for the building. Ward, Hewins and Angley thanked him for coming in. Hewins asked if the solar panel could get hooked up to the boiler. McDonald stated it would get hooked up; however it is only a 5k. The roof was the big cost factor. Casey thanked him for 25 years of service. Vote of confidence to regional committee for their work on performance contracting motioned by Ward and seconded by Angley. Vote unanimous.
Plymouth Airport Commission:
Casey stated that the Plymouth Selectmen are seeking two additional members on Commission bringing members to seven. The Town has been asking for months to get a Carver member on the Commission. He asked Rosemarie Hanlon to speak. She attended Plymouth meeting and residents were expressing their opinions. The West Plymouth residents do not want a runway extension. Selectmen are considering adding two West Plymouth neighbors to the commission. The Board is seeking a facilitator and discussion on the two additional members. Hanlon also researched the state laws and there is no requirement that a commissioner needs to be a Plymouth resident. She stated that Airport Manager agreed with her. She left a message for Plymouth Selectmen Chair Mr. Quintal and has not heard from him.
The timeframe for the additional members is June, 2009. The Carver residents would like Selectmen to go forward with an action plan for a seat on the Airport Commission. Ward thanked her. He has talked to three people as there are people more knowledgeable – Claire DeLoid, Bob Bentley and Rosemarie. Rick Gronberg, Carver’s representative to the Airport’s Technical Advisory Group was in the audience and Ward asked him several questions. Ward wanted advice on how to move this along. LaFond asked if the Board wanted him to get in touch with the Plymouth Selectmen regarding the seat and wanted direction on how the Board wanted to approach the issue. He stated in the long term it is in the Town’s best interest to have a legislative act, and not be dependent upon the Plymouth Board of Selectmen for appointment. Bob Bentley stated in October he sent Airport Commission a letter, and has concerns that both seats will go to
West Plymouth residents and Carver will be overlooked. Bentley recommended the Board act quickly. Ward suggested that we should ask a couple of people to apply to the Plymouth Board of Selectmen while we are working on this. Casey requested we get a letter to the Board of Selectmen in Plymouth and he will get in touch with Quintal on concern. O’Donnell would like to see two board members from Carver. LaFond stated there are 11 seats with five filled. Motion by Angley to have LaFond write a letter with details agreed on and that the Chair personally call Mr. Quintal, second by O’Donnell. Vote unanimous.
Annual Appointments
Motion by Angley, second by O’Donnell to vote the slate. Ward stated he the Board should meet with IDFA to find out what they are doing. Angley amends motion to exclude IDFA, second O’Donnell. Vote unanimous. (See Attached List)
Mazzilli Drive:
LaFond stated there was only one bidder for project and it was Habitat for Humanity and they exceeded all qualifications set out in the specs. Habitat’s Board needed to approve modification. They are prepared to move forward with project. LaFond wanted to ensure that the Board wants to go forward before having Town Counsel prepare the deed. LaFond explained that the modifications were regarding the size of the lot and the number of bedrooms allowed. O’Donnell stated it was previously voted and sees no need to do so again.
Southeastern Massachusetts Council on Sustainability:
Hewins is requesting to be the Carver representative to the Council. Hewins stated Dick Ward Jean Bouchard and she have been attending meetings sponsored by SRPEDD and UMass Dartmouth. There has bee a lot of discussions energy conservation, transportation and land use and each Town will have a representative. Motion by Ward to appoint Hewins, Second by O’Donnell. Vote unanimous.
Special & Annual Town Meeting Recommendations:
Prior to reviewing warrant and budget recommendations Hewins disclosed that she employed by the Town of Carver. O’Donnell disclosed that he is also employed by the Town. Casey disclosed that his wife is employed by the School Department.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Article #
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Description
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Vote
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1
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Brownfield Grant Local Share
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M - Ward/S - Hewins: Vote U
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2
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Withdrawn and combined with 5
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3
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Discounts on Taxes Petition to amend Chap. 59; Section 58
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M - Angley/S - Ward: Vote U
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5
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Budget Line Item Transfers
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No Action
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6
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N. Carver Landfill FAM - Transfer $35,000 from BOH trash collection fees
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M - Angley/S – O’Donnell: Vote U
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Article #
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Description
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Vote
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2
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Salaries of Elected Town Officers
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M - Hewins/S - Angley to amend to reduce part time elected officials salaries by 50% with the exception of moderator, DPW Commissioners and Library Trustees. Vote U
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3
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Budget (See notes after table)
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M - A/S - W. Vote U
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4
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North Carver Water Commission Operating budget
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M - A to table/S - H. Vote U
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5
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COLA for Non-Union Employees
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Withdrawn
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6
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Police Union Collective Bargaining Agreement
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M - A/S - W to table. Vote: 4-0-1 (O’D)
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7
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Purchase Cab and Chassis with dump body for DPW
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Withdrawn
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8
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Re-Authorization of Revolving Accounts
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M - A/S - H. Vote U with amendment to GATRA a/c for receipts to go to Revolving a/c
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9
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Fire Department Revolving Account for hazardous materials responses
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M - A/S - H. Vote U
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10
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a. Treasurer/Collector Fees Revolving Account for bounced check fees and one-half of MLC fees for salaries and expenses
b. Tax Title Fees Revolving Account for fees for miscellaneous and legal expenses charged to tax title accounts and one-half of interested collected from Tax titles to pay for legal, miscellaneous expenses and salaries
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Withdrawn
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11
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Recreation Committee revolving account
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M - A/S - O’D to table. Vote U
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12
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Matching funds for Grants
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M - A/S - H to amend $10,000. Vote U *
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13
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Carver Visiting Nurse funding
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M - W/S - O’D. Vote U **
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14
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State Aid for Construction and Improvements for roadways
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M - A/S - H. Vote 4-0-1 (O’D)
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15
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Transfer sums from lot accounts cemeteries and expendable trust funds
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M - A/S - W. Vote U
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16
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Repairing private ways
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M - A/ S - W to table. Vote 4-0-1 (O’D) *
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17
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CPA Funding for South Carver/Furnace Historic District study
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M - W/S - A. Vote U
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18
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CPA Funding for rehabilitation of the Marcus Atwood House
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M - A/S - H. Vote U
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19
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CPA Fund transfer to the CPA reserve to meet 10% requirement
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M - A/S - H. Vote U
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20
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CPA Fund Transfer to the Annual Operating Expenses
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M - A/S - H. Vote U
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21
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CPA Fund Transfer to the Unrestricted Reserve Account
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M - A/S - H. Vote U
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22
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CPA Fund Transfer to fund annual debt service payment on purchase of Cole property
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M - W/S - H. Vote U
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23
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Annual maintenance expenses of Marcus Atwood House
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M - A/S - O’D. Vote U **
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24
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Commission on Disability expenses
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M - A/S - W. Vote U **
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25
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Plymouth County Cooperative Extension
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M - A/S - W. Vote U **
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26
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Old Home Day Expenses
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M - W/S - H. Vote 4-0-1 (O’D)**
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27
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Green Committee Expenses
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M - W/S- H. Vote U **
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33
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Petition Legislature to amend Chapter 59, Section 58 for discount on taxes
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M - A/S - O’D. Vote U
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57
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Petition Article - Womansplace Crisis Center
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M - H/S - O’D. Vote U **
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58
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Petition Article - South Coastal Counties Legal Services
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M - O’D/S - W Vote U **
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59
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Petition Article - South Shore Women’s Resource Center
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M - O’D/S - H. Vote U **
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60
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Petition Article - South Shore Community Action Council
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M - O’D/S - H. Vote U **
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61
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Petition Article - Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless
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M - H/S - O’D. Vote U **
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Legend for Recommend Funding Source:
* Stabilization
** Free Cash
ATM Article #3 Budget Notes:
LaFond presented his recommended budget to the Board and thanked members of the financial team with a special thanks to John Adams. He also praised the employees for working with the Town in these troubling economic times. There are a few minor changes from the budget presented on 6/1/09. Specifically, there is a small increase in the Fire Department’s expense budget for clothing for new firefighters; and the Library will keep the Thursday evening hours due to the fact that the Town will receive a discount of approximately $15,000 by prepaying our municipal insurance for FY2010. He talked to Carole Julius and she estimated the cost to retain the Thursday evening hours to be approximately $10,000, therefore the salary line item is increased.
Minutes of 5/26/09:
Motion by Ward to accept as written, second by Hewins.
Selectmen’s Notes:
O’Donnell wanted to remind children Father’s Day is June 14th and Flag Day is coming. Also he asked residents to keep troops serving around the world in thoughts and prayers.
Ward stated the culverts have been brought into for the Cole Bog. Also there will be ten parking spaces.
Hewins thanked department heads for their efforts on trying to tighten belts and union employees for their efforts. She reminded citizens of Wednesday evening’s community forum sponsored by Conservation Commission on the Pine Barrens.
Angley state he is anticipating the opening of Farmer’s Market. Ward reported that it opens Sunday.
Casey stressed that Town Meeting is on June 23rd.
Town Administrator Notes
LaFond stated he reviewed the tape of the May 19th Town Meeting and it is clear that the STM was continued to June 23rd. The Town then voted to continue ATM to June 16th. It was not clear that the intent was to continue Town Meeting on two different dates. He has talked to Counsel, and the only way to rectify the issue is to vote to postpone the ATM to the 23rd. Motion by Angley, second by Ward to postpone the ATM to June 23, 2009. Ward expressed his concerns that we would not get needed quorum if there are two different meetings, and this was the safe thing to do. O’Donnell expressed his concern that we are negating the will of the people. Attorney Corbo recommended the Board vote to postpone and post it in writing
where the warrant is posted. The Town has no ability to reschedule STM. This is the only way to get both meetings on the same day. Ward stated he voted to change ATM to 16th without realizing that the STM was continued to the 23rd and believes residents will realize that we do not have a choice but to change it to the 23rd. Hewins admitted she also did not realize the mistake that was done, but it is imperative that we needed to close out the fiscal year and also is concerned with quorum issues if it is two different dates. Vote 4-1-0.
LaFond announced that the scouts are having an Eagle Court of Honor at the Sportsmen’s Club this Sunday and want to congratulate them.
Bouchard wanted to publicly thank Ocean Spray Cranberry’s headquarters for donating the topographical map of Carver to the Town.
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