January 14, 2003
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Sharon Town Offices with Chair Allen M. Garf, Selectmen Norman Katz and Walter Joe Roach and Town Administrator Benjamin E. Puritz.
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 P.M.
Minutes
VOTED: (Roach/Katz) Voted 2-0 (Garf abstained) to approve the Minutes of January 7, 2003, including Executive Session.
Conflict of Interest Exemption - Michael Baskin
Mr. Baskin was present to request a Conflict of Interest Exemption so that he could continue to serve on the Facilities Planning Committee in matters related to the Wilber School.
He explained that he is a principal in the firm of Lozano, Baskin, and Associates, Inc., that has a close business relationship with STV, Inc., the architectural firm selected by the Standing Building Committee to perform the schematic and design development for the Wilber School Renovation Project. Town Counsel has advised that the Board make a written determination that this financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services the Town of Sharon may expect from Mr. Baskin. Mr. Baskin stated that he has recused himself from participation in the selection of STV and will continue to recuse himself in such matters.
The Board reviewed a letter of Financial Interest Disclosure by Mr. Baskin, dated December 24, 2002.
VOTED: (Katz/Roach) Voted unanimously that as the appointing board and as required by G.L. c. 268A, § 19(b)(1), this Board has reviewed the matter of Michael Baskin's disclosure of financial interest, as outlined in his December 24, 2002 letter to this Board and, for the reasons set forth in that letter, determined that the interest is not so substantial as to be deemed to affect the integrity of the services which the Town of Sharon may expect from Michael Baskin.
Appreciation Letter - Sharon Fire Department
The Board noted an appreciation letter sent by the Town of Canton Fire Department relative to assistance provided by the Sharon Fire Department on December 26, 2002 as part of mutual aid support.
Executive Session
VOTED: (Roach/Garf) Voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters of Collective Bargaining and Pending Litigation, and at the conclusion thereof, to adjourn for the evening.
The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:00 P.M.
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