June 24, 2003
The Regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Sharon Town Offices with Chair Norman Katz, Selectmen Walter Joe Roach and David I. Grasfield and Town Administrator Benjamin E. Puritz.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M.
Minutes
VOTED: (Roach/Grasfield) Voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of June 17, 2003, including Executive Session with one correction to the Regular Minutes as follows:
Proclamation - Frank I. Sullivan Recreation Area:
Change to read that: “Chair Katz read the proclamation...”
Pole Removal - Verizon New England - General Edwards Highway
The Board reviewed the Memo from Peter M. O’Cain, Assistant Town Engineer, dated June 23, 2003, recommending approval of the pole removal. A public hearing is not required.
VOTED: (Roach/Grasfield) Voted unanimously to approve the pole removal at the locations described as follows:
General Edwards Highway - Westerly side @Providence Highway (Walpole)
Three (3) poles (99/1/ 99/2, 99/3)
Three (3) existing poles to be removed.
Reappointments & Vacancies on Boards/Committees
Town Administrator Puritz updated the Board on the status of notifications for reappointments to committees. There have been eight responses to date. All expiring terms have been advertised as vacancies to allow others to seek appointments while requiring present members to request reappointment. Interviews will be scheduled for all those that apply.
Southeastern Regional Vocational-Technical School
The Board received notice that the budget for the Southeastern Regional Vocational-Technical School has not been approved. Town Administrator Puritz stated that this may require a Special Town Meeting to vote on a reduced budget.
40B Applications and Affordable Housing
Selectman Grasfield requested that members of the Planning Board be invited in to discuss an Affordable Housing Plan for the Town.
Health Insurance Budget
Selectman Grasfield requested an update on the Health Insurance Budget. Town Administrator Puritz stated that written analysis/update will be forthcoming at end of July.
Executive Session
VOTED: (Roach/Grasfield) 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 7:55 P.M.
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