BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MEETING MINUTES

May 23, 2006

MCAULIFFE MEETING ROOM

 

Present: Roger Challen, Chairman; Bonnie Phaneuf, Bill Boland, Janice Conlin, Town Administrator.

 

·        Petition from Massachusetts Electric for a manhole and duct location on Wyndemere Drive.  Tracy Bolduc, of National Grid, explained that this is needed because a new house lot was created.  It is to extend service from the existing transformer to a new transformer that will service the new lot.  After some discussion, the Board voted to sign the petition with the stipulation that Ms. Conlin receive notification of the ownership of the pole on Parkerville Rd. that the Board would like removed.  The permit will be held if she does not receive the information within 24 hours.

 

·        Joe Kacevich – 9-11 Field: snow removal, additional gates, signage.  The Board tabled the vote on the gates until Mr. Kacevich had a chance to get approval from the Recreation Department and the DCR.  It was noted that the purchase of the Parker Sweeper would have to go out to bid as a donation toward the equipment has already been accepted by the Town.  The Board voted to approve the donation of a new sign, subject to approval of the Recreation Department.  The Board tabled a decision on snow plowing until they could have some input from the DPW, Facilities and Recreation departments, as well as DCR.   

 

Regular Business

                                                                                     

Minutes:  The Board approved the minutes of the May 16, 2006 meeting.

 

Appointments:  The Board voted to appoint those listed on “The Selectmen’s Appointee List #1” Revised 5/23/06, consisting of four pages, and including the deletion of Mark Spartz.  The list is to be entered into public record. (Copy attached).

 

The Board voted to appoint those listed on “The Selectmen’s Appointee List #2”, as read into record. (Copy attached)

 

Bid Award:  The Board voted to award the generator maintenance contract to Weld Power, in the amount of $2,110.

 

Stickers:  After some discussion the Board voted to set the pro-rated Transfer Station stickers at $25.00 for the first sticker and $15.00 a second sticker from June 12-September 15 for new residents only.

 

MPO Ballot: The Board voted to cast their votes for Sheldon Moll of Bedford and Thomas L. McLaughlin of Woburn.  The Board voted to designate Charles Gaffney as alternate, to cast the ballot for the Town.  Mr. Challen signed the Ballot.

 

Donations:  The Board tabled the following items: Accept $1,000 donation from Fay School for 9-11 Field, accept $300 donation from Southborough Youth Soccer Association for 9-11 Field and accept $250 donation from Algonquin Boys Lacrosse Boosters for 9-11 Field.  The Board concluded it would be more advantageous to accept the equipment instead of the funds.  By accepting the money, the Town would be required to follow the procurement process, under Chapter 30B, to purchase the equipment.  Accepting the equipment would be quicker and easier. 

 

Tree Warden:  The Board also tabled the discussion of Tree Warden and Insect Pest Control appointment as Ms. Galligan was not present.

 

Selectman Boland will represent the Board at the Memorial Day parade.

 

Committee Appointments

The Board appointed David Falconi as Heritage Day Coordinator.

 

The Board voted to dissolve the Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee, with the understanding that Mr. Veeneman be notified, and that the Board can revisit the issue if he has any concerns.

 

The Board voted to dissolve the Integrated Pest Management committee.

 

Mail

 

The Board approved two grants to be used by the Senior Center. A Formula Grant in the amount of $5,102 to be used to supplement the salaries of the Assistant Director, Outreach Coordinator and Director as well as a Title III Grant in the amount of $1,000 for a chair exercise class.

 

The Board approved the Council on Aging utilizing funds in the “Admirals Glen” donations account for the purchase of “My Senior Center” data collection computer program.

 

The Board approved Chief Mauro’s request to use $3,925 from Harvard University’s 2005 donation to be allocated to Giombetti Electric, to cover invoices 43946 and 44123.

 

The Board accepted the resignation of David Williams, Council on Aging with regrets and thanks.

 

The Board tabled the request of the Facilities Manager to use salary funds in Buildings & Grounds budget.

 

 

 

 

WARRANTS

293

$225,565.53

5/26/06

SCHOOL PAYABLES

294

$2,647,993.69

5/26/06

TOWN PAYABLES-ALGONQUIN-ASSABET VALLEY

296

$82,388.81

5/26/06

SCHOOL PAYABLES

297

$23,043.82

5/24/06

FIRE DEPT. PAYROLL

298

$80,192.60

5/24/06

TOWN PAYROLL

TOTAL

$3,059,184.45

 

 

 

295

$3,999,000.00

5/23/06

CHESTNUT HILL CR ACQUISITION

TOTAL

$3,999,000.00

 

 

 

299

$500,000.00

5/25/06

PURCHASE & SALE-BEALS CR

300

$500.00

5/25/06

OPTION TO PURCHASE CEMETERY LAND

TOTAL

$500,500.00

 

 

 

 

At 10:55 p.m. the Board voted unanimously to enter Executive Session, to discuss contract negotiations, not to return to open session.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Mary H. Lowell

Recording Secretary