Present: Selectmen Mike O’Donnell, Jack Angley, Sarah Hewins, Dick Ward, Chairman Frank Casey, Town Administrator Richard LaFond and A.T.A. Jean Bouchard.
The Chair opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and announced the openings on various committees, boards and commissions.
EMS Director:
Tom Walsh, EMS Director, came before the Board regarding new Ambulance Rates and acceptance of the EMPG Grant. He stated it is important to keep rates at acceptable levels to support the ambulance service for it to be self sufficient. He is recommending the Board adjust the rates to what is being presented this evening. Motion by Ward to accept to new rates, second by Angley. Vote: Unanimous on the following rates:
BLS Non-Emergency No change at this time
BLS Emergency $583.47
ALS Non-Emergency No change at this time
ALS1 - Emergency $692.87
ALS2 $1,002.83
Oxygen $82.35
Airways $200.00
IV Therapy/IV Drugs $176.44
Cardiac Monitoring $247.06
Defibrillation $176.44
Mileage $22.32
Walsh asked Board to accept the $2,500 Emergency Management Grant from the Feds. He will match with Emergency Management Funds. This is to develop an enhancement to the Emergency Management Plan for the Town. Motion by Angley, second by Hewins. O’Donnell asked if $2,500 match could be in-kind services. Walsh stated it could be, and he could take funds from the Entergy Grant. Vote: unanimous.
Recreation Committee:
Deb Carlino and Scott Alexander came before the Board to say a special thank you to the Merritt Foundation for the donation to Recreation for the Swim Program. Alexander stated the committee is not sure we would have been able to fund the program without the donation and wanted to recognize the Merritt family.
Alexander stated the Committee also wanted to recognize Ken Kinsey for the many years of service to the Recreation Committee and the youth of Carver. Carlino and Alexander presented Kinsey with a plaque commemorating his service.
The committee also wanted to thank and recognize Plymouth County Paving and Southeastern Paving for resurfacing the basketball court at the King property.
Casey stated he would like to have Recreation and Selectmen together recognize the Merritt Family. Donna Merritt-Cohen presented the check for $7,500 to the Town. Ward wanted to emphasize what the Merritt Foundation has done for the Town in the past, and stated they donated a total of $13,800 this year.
LaFond stated for years Kinsey has been in the background keeping the recreation programs going without recognition, and he is a real unsung hero.
DPW Commissioner Applicant Interviews:
Peter Cokinos and J. D. Kelley joined the Board. Peter Donnelly stated he is a 10 year resident in Town. Has never held a position before but saw the opening and that no was running. He is thrilled to give something back to the Town of Carver. He has a strong financial background. Ward stated he has a pretty extensive resume and Cokinos concurred. Kelly asked about his time constraints. Donnelly stated he makes his own schedule and would be available.
Mike Terry came before the Board and stated he is a 25 year resident of the Town. Interested in helping the Town. Has not held public office, but has the time and desire. He is a 41 year employee of Stop and Shop and currently in security. He is out of work by 4 or 5 P.M. Cokinos asked what is his primary focus and Terry answered maintaining the Town’s rural character and road conditions were his priorities.
Motion by Kelley to nominate Terry for Commissioner. Motion by Angley to nominate Donnelly. Cokinos seconded Terry’s nomination. Ward seconded Donnelly’s nomination. O’Donnell commented that the applicants were very capable, and either would be a good addition to the Board. Angley that it is a tough choice. Ward voiced his dismay at having to turn down one very qualified candidate. Terry Vote to appoint: 3-4. Donnelly Vote to appoint: 4-3. Donnelly appointed until the next annual election.
Elementary/Primary School Building Presentation:
Kay Spencer, Vice Chairman of the School Committee, stated the makeup of the feasibility study committee. Liz Sorrell explained how they selected the architect for the project along with the MSBA. Design Partnership was selected with Mary Thompson Architects. Sorrell stated they will be showcasing the conceptual ideas for the new building. Dave Phinney of Design Partnership explained the committee’s goals and objectives. Phinney, Sullivan and Thompson then presented several conceptual drawings of different school designs. The proposed building will provide for the addition of a couple of classrooms for future growth. PK through 5 will be serviced by the project and it will be a “Green” building. They have applied for a grant for “Green Building”
site planning. Hewins is interested in the Green issues and is thrilled to hear about it, and asked what type of active green issues they are using. Thompson stated right now they are in the site planning phase. Phinney gave an overview of strategy of the CHIPS grant – water use, energy conservation, energy re-use, etc. They are focusing on storm water management and reducing the heat island effect with shading and the roofing. The list when done might be changed due to cost. Goal is to reduce energy 20 to 30% through siting, mechanical systems and maximum of day lighting. There will be recycling of construction materials by reducing the amount of new materials, air quality issues, acoustics, etc. Angley asked about heat exchange through ground water heat. Phinney stated they will be looking into this, but they do not know if it is a cost effect measure. Sorrell met with MSBA and there are still going to be Mass.
Photovoltaic grants. The CHIPS grant is $55,000 for Green design, and they will pursue every avenue on conservation. Ward asked if this is a two year plan would it be done in steps or how would it work? They have looked at phasing and preliminary ways to minimize the amount of temporary housing for students. It is going to be necessary to take down one piece of the building. In all of the solutions presented tonight there will be one school available for education while construction is going on. If construction is monitored correctly by the contractor it can happen while the building is in use. Phinney is doing it right now for Taunton High School and is quite confident it can be done in 22 to 24 months. O’Donnell asked if we are re-using 31 to 60% of existing construction is it their intent to replace all mechanical systems, and Phinney replied they will be replaced. Casey thanked everyone for the presentation.
Sorrell stated the community will have opportunities to view on their website all of the options, and they will have presentations at the Farmer’s Market.
Sorrell and Gillis informed the Board that the septic system is in failure at the Elementary/Primary site and the need to have a new title V system installed at a cost of $315,000. The system is 34 years old. This will require a Special Town Meeting. Also to go forward with the building projects, an additional $264,000 will have to be brought before Town Meeting.
Ward stated that because of the school building project and the fire station grant of $5 million that will require a town match, the Town needs to strategize for future building needs in the Town and would like to invite all departments to be in the process. LaFond suggested that the Chairman of the Capital Outlay Committee address the concerns with setting up a meeting with various town departments would be a good start. Also suggested was a forum sponsored by the IDC that included the Capital Outlay Committee.
Lakenham Green Presentation:
Ed Fuller and Jan Tracey presented the plans for the rehabilitation and preservation of the Lakenham Green and explained the committee’s work on the Green since August of 2007. The Committee received CPA funds to come up with a master plan. Some of the components would be: Eliminating the central brick walkway and put in perimeter walkways; bandstand; veterans’ memorial gardens; repair/re-set fencing; parking spaces; curbing; etc. Fuller stated that the master plan needed the Board’s blessing before going forward with fundraising efforts. Tracey stated they will be selling bricks for the walkway and will have a monopoly type board on the Green with historic homes, etc. and these squares will be offered to people or businesses for a donation. LaFond stated he believes a
gift fund is already in place. What individuals will do is be making a gift to the Town and suggested sitting down with John Adams to work on the details. Further discussion followed.
Motion by Ward to support the tentative plan and the fundraising plans, second by Hewins. Vote unanimous.
Buckman Park Presentation:
Ed Fuller and John Henson of Henson and Fuller Associates did a presentation of a recreation feasibility study on the beach and park.
Jenson discussed the site analysis of the park, working with the neighborhood and conceptual design. Questionnaires were sent out to the neighborhood and their top choices for the project were: Playground, lawn area; walking circuit; reconfiguration of the Everett Street and Bates Pond intersection.
Henson stated that there is not a lot of space and therefore there will only be five parking spaces. Angley asked about maintenance plan and if there was any electricity or water. Henson stated maintenance is one of the issues they are looking at.
Fuller discussed the site plan for the beach, and the components looked at were access to water; improvements to the beach area; a sitting area and solving drainage problems. Will Sinclair, Chair of the RDA, stated that 50% of the sale of 13 Everett Street is slated to go to this project and they had been involved right along. Motion by Ward to support conceptual drawings of Buckman Park/Beach, second by Angley. Vote unanimous.
Conservation – Acceptance of 2.00 Acres of Land – Map MIS Lot 9-0-R/Cedar Swamp:
Sarah Hewins, as Conservation Agent, stated that Clark Griffith has donated these lots and the Conservation Commission accepted the lots and there are no outstanding taxes. Motion by Angley to accept the deed, second by Ward. Vote unanimous.
Constable Appointment Request – David DiCenso:
DiCenso came before the Board requesting to be appointed a constable in the Town of Carver. Motion by Angley to appoint, second by Ward. Vote unanimous.
RDA – MOUs for Town owned property:
Will Sinclair presented the Board with a check in the amount of $181,001.47 from the sale of 21 Plymouth Street and thanked fellow Authority members Jack Franey, Johanna Leighton and John Murray for their efforts.
He also explained the five MOUs they are bringing before the Selectmen tonight for approval. Motion by O’Donnell to accept MOUs, second by Ward. Hewins asked if there was a dwelling on One Pond View Way and Sinclair answered in the affirmative. Vote unanimous.
King Richard’s Faire Liquor Licenses and Renaissance Food Licenses:
Motion by Angley, second by Ward to grant all licenses. Vote 4-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
COA - One Day Special License Request for July 18, 2009:
Motion by Ward, second by Angley to approve. Vote 4-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
Housing Authority, Planning Board and Planning Board Alternate Applicant Deadlines:
Motion by Angley, second by Ward to set application deadline of July 31, 2009. Vote unanimous.
Old Home Day Request - Antique Car Show at Town Hall Parking Lot:
Motion by Ward to approve request, second by Hewins. Vote unanimous.
Mass. Recycle – Bottle Bill Resolution:
The Chair read the resolution. Motion by Angley, second by Hewins to support and approve. Vote unanimous.
Grant Acceptances:
Fire Department 2009 Commonwealth Security Trust Fund: Motion by Angley, second by Hewins to accept. Vote unanimous.
Planning Board – Makepeace Grant for Intern: Motion by Ward, second by Angley to accept. Vote 4-1 (Hewins no).
BATG Update:
LaFond stated that Board Members and he can expect to be deposed by BATG lawyers. The discovery process continues to go on. Attorney Bowen will write a summary where the process is and send it to the Town.
Special Police Office Appointment:
Motion by Angley to appoint Walter Benoit a Special Police Officer, second by Hewins. Vote 4-1 (O’Donnell abstained)
Legal Services RFP
LaFond stated he has not done anything on this in the last couple of weeks. In a week to ten days he will have a final draft for their review before the next meeting. He recommends that advertising be in municipal specific publications such as the Beacon.
Minutes of June 1st, 9th and 30, 2009
June 1, 2009: Motion by Angley to approve as written, second by Ward. Vote 4-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained)
June 9, 2009: Motion by Angley to approve as written, second by O’Donnell. Vote unanimous.
June 30, 2009: Motion by Angley, second by Hewins with amendment to minutes reflect that Hewins requested the statute authorizing the Board to make transfers be attached to the minutes. Vote 4-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
Selectmen Notes:
Angley stated he supports the Lakenham Green and Buckman Park projects.
Hewins concurred with Angley.
Ward stated the Plymouth Airport Commission will be meeting tomorrow night.
O’Donnell reminded everyone to keep our troops serving overseas in their thoughts and prayers.
Casey stated that the next meeting will be the second Tuesday in August.
Town Administrator Notes:
LaFond stated that the state budget has been finalized and the Town has a total revenue reduction of $455,000, approximately $210,000 is a Chapter 70 aid cut; $40,000 to $50,000 is under funding of the Quinn Bill and the remainder in unrestricted government aid. He will be meeting with staff next week to see how we are going to approach the additional reduction. He reminded interested parties of the upcoming community forum on taxation. Also, the Town received $6,045 from MIIA Rewards program that Bouchard coordinates and wanted to recognize her efforts. LaFond then read a Proclamation from the Governor proclaiming June 28, 2009 Governor John Carver Day. LaFond thanked Bouchard, Representative Susan Williams-Gifford and staff member Mary Rose for their efforts in securing the Proclamation.
Motion by Angley, second by Ward to adjourn at 10.25 P.M. Vote unanimous.
Jean M. Bouchard
Assistant to Town Administrator
Town of Carver
108 Main Street
Carver, MA 02330
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