Present: Selectmen Dick Ward, Mike O’Donnell, Sarah Hewins, Jack Angley, Chairman Frank Casey, and Town Administrator LaFond. Absent A.T. A. Bouchard.
Chairman Casey read the announcements of vacancies on various Boards, Committees and Commissions following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Properties along Spring Street – IDC:
Jack Hunter and Rosemarie Hanlon, IDC, came before the Board regarding the state owned properties at the Spring Street intersection along Route 44. The IDC has been looking at these properties for affordable housing or a small commercial development. Hunter has been in contact with Mass. Highway and has been advised that the Town needs to express an interest in the properties in order to start the DCAM process. Motion by Ward, second by O’Donnell to request Mass Highway to proceed with the research. Vote unanimous.
Sole Purveyor of Water – IDC:
Hunter stated that Town Meeting had approved two “water articles” regarding private water suppliers. The first one is a general by-law and would require the Selectmen acting as Water Commissioners to give permission for sale of water from a private water supplier and is at the Attorney General’s Office for approval. The second article asks the State Legislature to adopt regulations allow the Town to tax the sale of water from a private water supplier to the public. At the last IDC meeting it was voted to request the Selectmen support sending this to the State Legislature. Motion by Ward, second by O’Donnell to petition the State Legislature. Vote unanimous.
Local Housing Partnership – Affordable Housing Trust:
Hunter is requesting that the Board formalize the Local Housing Partnership (LHP) that is presently a spin-off of the Planning Board and seek applications for a nine member Board as it is presently an informal committee. Most committee members have indicated a desire to remain. Hunter then explained the difference between the LHP and the Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) at Hewins request. The LHP is an advisory and advocacy group and the AHT is able to raise and expend funds. Motion by Ward to establish the LHP and accept applications until 10/31/09, second by Hewins. Vote unanimous.
STM Warrant for September 28, 2009:
The board reviewed the following articles to determine whether or not to place them on the final warrant.
Article 1. - Reduce Budget Line items.
Motion: Ward
Second: Angley
Vote: Unanimous
Article 2 - COA Revolving Account
Motion: Angley
Second: Hewins
Vote: 4-0-1 (Ward abstained)
Article 3 - Remove Police Department from Civil Service
Motion: Angley
Second: Ward
Vote: 4-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained)
Article 4 - Fund School Schematic Design Study - $600,000
Motion: Angley
Second: Ward
Vote: Unanimous
Article 5 - New Septic System for Primary and Elementary Schools - $300,000
Motion: Angley
Second: Ward
Vote: Unanimous
The Chair invited Superintendent Sorrell and Randy Webster, Chairman of the School Building Committee to come forward regarding the school articles. Webster and Sorrell requested that the Board approve holding the debt exclusion election 35 days from tonight’s meeting in order to meet the deadlines set up by the MSBA. If the election is held 35 days from the STM, there is a possibility that the next step in the process with the MSBA could be delayed up to 6 months and they feel it is imperative to keep this on the fast track to maintain the Town’s position with the MSBA. The MSBA will be meeting with school officials regarding the schematic design the third week in January. The feasibility study is set to be approved on September 30, 2009. O’Donnell requested that the Board
be kept informed of the time-line in order to track the process. Sorrell stated she will furnish the Board this information. LaFond stated elections are usually held on a Saturday and suggested a date of October 17th, and indicated that he had discussed this with Town Clerk McGillicuddy. Motion by Angley, second by Ward to hold the debt exclusion election on October 17, 2009. Vote unanimous.
VFW License Suspension:
Motion by Angley that the Town implement the 10 day Friday September 11 and continue for ten consecutive days. Second by Hewins. 4-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained.) Someone from VFW spoke from audience that they had functions on September 12th. Casey cautioned this was not a hearing. Ward stated they could have a VFW meeting that the suspension was on liquor. Angley motioned to rescind his previous motion and for the suspension to commence on September 13 and continue for 10 consecutive days, second by Ward. Vote 3-1-1 (Hewins opposed and O’Donnell abstained).
One Day Special License Request – Friends of the COA for Octoberfest:
Motion to approve by Angley
Second by Hewins
Vote: 4-0-1 (Ward abstained)
Commission on Disabilities Appointment Request – Jean M. Vassily:
Motion to appoint by O’Donnell
Second by Ward
Vote: Unanimous
Minutes of August 25, 2009:
Motion to approve as written by Angley
Second by Ward
Vote: Unanimous
Ward questioned when the Health Agent and EMS Director would come in. LaFond stated they were scheduled for the next meeting. Ward also reminded the Board of the need brought up the financial summit.
Selectmen Notes:
Angley - nothing
Hewins stated that the State Office of Energy Resources awarded the Town of Carver the Technical Assistance Grant for the Green Community Process. LaFond stated he was surprised that we received the grant. Gave credit to Hewins for her work on the application. Ward commended Hewins also.
Ward stated that the Cole Bog is going to be picked September 19th and the 20th weather permitting and that volunteers are needed. He stated that residents can assist with the picking or just observe. Also, the Airport Commission meets tomorrow evening. The FAA facilitator will be there and will review the process they will use to review the Master Plan. We are hoping that Carver will have some input in that process. Today he went to the S.E. Mass. DPW headquarters with Bill Halunen to present a long range re-build of Route 58. We were informed there was no money until 2014. We discussed the possibilities of downsizing this project. These are done on a point process, and asked what the Town needed to do to receive points. Hewins asked if updating
the storm drainage would get us some points. O’Donnell asked if laying would water pipes would also help accrue points. Ward stated that he would pass these questions along to Halunen.
Casey reminded the Board of the ABCC training in Duxbury.
O’Donnell noted the death of Weymouth Police Officer Davie lost in the line of duty and reminded everyone of the anniversary of September 11th. Also asked everyone to keep in their thoughts and prayers our troops serving around the world and then asked for a moment of silence.
Town Administrator Notes:
LaFond stated we have the need to do some budget maneuvers in September and will be forwarding what we propose. He stated that the School is ready to meet its reductions and the Town will be prepared with hopefully very little impact on services. It does not look like calamity this year, but does not look good for 2011. Hopefully there will not be another mid-year state aid cut.
Motion by Hewins second by Angley to go into Executive Session and not return to Open Session under M.G.L. Chapter 39, § 23B to conduct bargaining with non-union personnel. Roll Call Vote taken.
Jean M. Bouchard
Assistant to Town Administrator
Town of Carver
108 Main Street
Carver, MA 02330
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