November 13, 2006

A Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 6:00 P.M. in the Sharon High School Auditorium, Pond Street, with Chair William A. Heitin and Selectmen Walter Joe Roach and Richard A. Powell and Benjamin E. Puritz, Town Administrator.

The meeting was called to order at 6:25 P.M.

Minutes

The Minutes of November 1, 2006 were held for review.

Award Contract - Well #2 Nitrate Evaluation

This item was continued from the last meeting.

VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to award a contract to Woodard & Curran Engineers, Dedham, MA for engineering services for Well #2 Nitrate Evaluation in the amount of $30,400.

Approve the Selling of Christmas Trees

The Board reviewed correspondence from BS Design Corp., Sharon, MA dated November 1, 2006 re the selling of Christmas trees at the property of 470 North Main Street Sharon and 4 Washington Street, Canton, and letter addressed to them from Joe Kent, Building Inspector, dated November 2, 2006.

VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to allow for the sale of Christmas trees at 470 North Main Street, Sharon with the approval of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton, MA.

Donation Account - Michael C. Rothberg

The Board reviewed letter from Mr. & Mrs. Rothberg, dated October 16, 2006, with a donation of $2,500 to the Town of Sharon Recreation Department to set up a scholarship fund “to be used for children who would like to participate in recreation programs, but are unable to afford the cost of the program.”

VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to set up a donation account for the Michael C. Rothberg Scholarship Fund with the $2,500 donation from Mr. & Mrs. Rothberg to be administered by the Recreation Department with the oversight of the Board of Selectmen.

Reconsider/ Take Positions on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles

14. Stabilization Fund

Board discussed the fact that Free Cash is ½ million lower than last year and that perhaps the Board should reconsider its position on placing $100,000 in the Stabilization Fund at this time.

VOTED: (Heitin/Powell) Voted unanimously to reconsider the previous position on Article 14.

VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to adopt a negative position on Article 14 for this Fall Town Meeting and to bring forth discussions at the Priorities Committee Meeting of November 20, 2006.

8. CSD Modifications - Planning Board

The Board reviewed clarification of modification to language within the CSD Bylaw as prepared by Alice Cheyer.

VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to adopt a positive position on this article.

2. Horizons for Youth

Selectmen Roach informed the Board that he wishes to rescue himself from previous votes and any additional discussions associated with the acquisition of Horizons for Youth. Based on recent discussion with Town Counsel, he was informed that if the property was to be acquired with CPA funds that there may be a potential conflict. Selectmen Roach informed the Board that he would also be rescuing himself from the upcoming Capital Outlay Committee vote.

Sealer Fees

The Board reviewed information provided by Charles F. Healy, Sealer of Weights & Measurers re comparison of fees charged by the Sealer in other communities.

The Board will hold a public hearing in January to consider increasing the fees collected by the Sealer of Weights & Measures.

Adjourn

VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to adjourn for the evening and to begin Town Meeting.

Roach, aye; Powell, aye; Heitin, aye.

The Board recessed to Executive Session at 6:35 P.M.

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