August 2, 2005
The Regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:30 p.m. in the Sharon Town Offices with Chair David I. Grasfield and Selectmen William A. Heitin, Walter Joe Roach and Town Administrator Benjamin E. Puritz.
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m.
Interview for Measurer of Bark and Lumber
The Board interviewed Joseph Petrosky for reappointment as Measurer of Bark and Lumber. Mr Petrosky discussed the responsibilities related to this position.
Interview for Historical Commission and Housing Partnership
The Board interviewed Robert Young for reappointment to the Historical Commission. Mr. Young discussed duties and activities involved concerning the Commission in re preserving the historical landmarks in the Town of Sharon. The Board also interview Mr. Young for an appointment to the Housing Partnership Committee. This Committee is in need of more members.
Interview for Council on Aging
The Board interviewed Lillian Savage for reappointment to Council on Aging. Ms. Savage has served on this Council for four terms and expressed her interest in continuing her work with Council on Aging. Ms. Savage look forward to the many challenges this Council has to offer. Mr. Arnold Kublin, Chair of Council on Aging, graciously commented how fortunate the Council is to have Lillian Savage serving on the Council.
Interview for Council on Aging
The Board interviewed Faye Berzon for reappointment to Council on Aging. Ms. Ferzon is quite excited to be involved in getting the Community Center up and working. Ms. Berzon is working along with Mr. Arnold Kublin, Chair of Council on Aging, to getting affordable housing for the elderly here in Sharon. Mr. Kublin stated that Ms. Berzon brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and boundless ideas to the Council.
Interview for Director of Civil Defense
The Board interviewed Michael Polimer for reappointment for Director of Civil Defense.
Approve Minutes
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of June 28, July 5 and 19, 2005 and Executive Session Minutes of June 28 and July 5, 2005.
Community Center Update
Mr. Puritz update the Board on the Community Center stating that last week meetings with the COA and Recreation Department to finalize the schematic designs. The Recreation/Community Center main floor portion of the building will be updating the kitchen, gymnastics and tumbling studio, a recreation room for games, the pre-school sports program, and other related activities Mr. Puritz told the Board that the architects (BH+A) will hold three public forums between now and November 3 to update residents and to receive input on plans for the major town project. The final design time line and cost by BH+A to be on November 3, 2005.
Additional issues for concern would include a generator for the facility; potential relocation of Town Hall departments, i.e., Conservation Officer and staff to relocate to this building and free up Town Hall for storage.
Chair Grasfield related the suggestion of Bud Adler that there could be a possibility to have an emergency shelter at the Community Center.
Review of Selectmen Policies
It was the consensus of the Board that the review of Selectmen Policies be postponed until another date and time.
Out-of-State Travel Request - David I. Clifton
The Board reviewed a request for Out-of-State travel from Dave Clifton, dated August 2, 2005, 2005 to attend the National Association Congress scheduled from October 18-22, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve Out-of-State travel for Dave Clifton to attend the National Association Congress from October 18-22, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas for a total cost of $1,195.00.
Storm Water Permits: King Philip Estates and Hunter’s Ridge
The Board reviewed a memo from Peter O’Cain, P.E., Assistant Town Engineer, dated July 29, 2005 for stormwater permits approvals for the King Philip Estates subdivision located on Mansfield Street and the Hunter’s Ridge conservation subdivision located on North Main Street.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve the stormwater permits for Erpol Construction, LLC and Hunter’s Ridge Reality Trust, subject to the approval of Peter O’Cain as Storm Water Manager.
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Storm Water Permit - 5 Ravern Lane
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve the Application for 5 Ravern Lane for a license to maintain a direct connection to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) of the Town of Sharon, subject to the approval of Peter O’Cain as Storm Water Manager.
Request for Banners
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve a request to hang a banner from Cub Scout Pack 18 for the dates of September 1-7, 2005 in the first position.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve a request to hang a banner from the Unitarian Church of Sharon for the dates of September 1-3, 2005 in the second position and from September 8-10, 2005 in the first position
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve you’re the Fire Fighters Association’s requests for a Carnival to be held September 8, 9 and 10 at the Deborah Sampson Park on East Foxboro Street and to display a banner from the Fire Fighters Association for the dates of September 5-12, 2005 in the second position.
.Recreation Department
The Board reviewed a memo from David I. Clifton, Recreation Director, recommending the hiring of a full time Assistant Recreation Director and to post the job announcement and place in the Sharon Advocate.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to recommend to the Recreation Department to post the job announcement for Assistant Recreation Director.
Police Station Bid Notice of Award and Budget Status
The Board reviewed the memo from Peter M. O”Cain, P.E., Assistant Town Engineer dated August 1, 2005 in re police station bid notice of award and budget status. There were two general bidders on the contract and Fournier Construction Co., Inc. was the lower bidder by $94,225.00. It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Fournier Construction Co., Inc.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to award the contract for the renovation of the Sharon Police Station to the low bidder, Fournier Construction Co., Inc., 143 Bayside Road, North Quincy, MA 02171.
Executive Session
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session to discuss real property acquisition, matters of pending litigation, collective bargaining, personnel grievance update, and at the conclusion thereof to adjourn for the evening.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 8:30 p.m.
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