March 21, 2006
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Sharon Town Offices with Acting Chair William A. Heitin, Selectman Walter Joe Roach and Benjamin E. Puritz, Town Administrator.
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 P.M.
Notes from the Chair
Selectman Heitin announced that Chair Grasfield will not be joining us this evening as he sent word that it was more important for him to attend Finance Committee Meeting this evening.
Approve Minutes
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of March 7 and March 14, including the Executive Sessions, as written.
Goals & Objectives - Eric Hooper, Superintendent of Public Works
Mr. Hooper was present to review his Goals & Objectives with the Board. Items discussed included:
scope of the duties within the Department of Public Works, including roads, water, playing fields;
staff levels;
Water Department/Operations Department/Forestry and Grounds Department, and Engineering Department;
projects include review of 40bs, Police Station construction, GIS, recycling, building permits, Board of Health septic permits,
replacement of Mansfield Street water main/ in-house;
Norwood Street Intersection;
working more smoothly with Water Management Advisory Committee;
water source exploration;
emergency connection to MWRA;
Well #6 treatment;
water meter bid;
senior work off program - hand mowing/projects available;
North & South Main Street reconstruction;
improve communication with WMAC;
well sites testing update/no site without problem;
consideration of permanent outside water source;
will need to provide assistance to new Economic Development & Commercialization Committee; and,
going out for refuse collection bid May/June.
Liquor License Hearing - 386-388 South Main St.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to open the hearing re Transfer of License.
Attorney Peter Lim as well as Alyssa Yi Ling Hsu, Liquor License Manager, were present.
Questions were asked re the transfer of Liquor License from Sushi East, Inc. to Sharon China Restaurant Corporation d/b/a/ Lilac Blossom. Ms. Hsu stated she was familiar with the rules and regulations re alcoholic licenses.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve the transfer of the Liquor License to Sharon China Restaurant Corp, d/b/a/ Lilac Blossom at 386 - 388 South Main Street.
The application will be forwarded to the ABCC for its approval.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to close the hearing re Transfer of License.
Cell Tower Consultant’s Report
Ivan Pogacik of Sideband was present to discuss the Consultant’s report of existing and potential antenna sites for cellular and PCS systems. Items discussed included:
feedback from carriers re expanding cellular service;
some sites have stronger interest from carriers;
carriers expressing interest include TMobile, Sprint/Nextel;
visits and assessments of existing and other potential sites;
recommendations include that the Town move forward with issuing RFPs at the DPW site and the Upland Road/ Massapoag Water Tank sites;
upland road site - potential to increase revenues to the Town;
dead spots in Town;
potential height of tower at DPW site (140 ft); and,
re-issue RFP developed for the Upland Road site.
It is the consensus of the Board to move forward on the issuance of RFPs for increasing coverage within the town.
Action Items
Selectman Roach recommended that the Action Item related to the Southeastern Regional Vocational School’s Negotiations be moved to the Accomplished section.
Horsley Witten Proposal
The Board reviewed a proposal from Horsely & Witten to proceed with groundwater testing and surveying at the Wilber School site.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve the request of the Wilber School Committee to formally approve the Contract with Horsely & Witten, dated March 15, 2006 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the Town.
Selection of Healthcare Consultant
This item has been deferred until the next agenda.
Sunday Morning Basketball - Request to Reduce Fees for School Use
The Board reviewed information provided from Cliff Caplan representing all members of Sunday morning basketball at the Cottage Street School looking for a reduction of the 10% administrative fee for the use of the gym and payment of custodians. The Board will look for guidance from David I. Clifton, Recreation Director.
Approve Banner - Lion’s Club
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve a banner for the Sharon Lions Club for the dates of May 17 - May 21 in the Second Position.
Appointment of Election Workers
Mr. Puritz noted correspondence from Marlene B. Chused, Town Clerk re Election Workers. Letters will be sent to the Chairs of the Democratic and Republican Committees.
Executive Session
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing items of Collective Bargaining, Real Property Acquisition, Pending Litigation, and Personnel Matter, and at the conclusion thereof to adjourn for the evening.
Roach, aye; Heitin, aye; Grasfield, aye.
The Board recessed to Executive Session at 8:35 P.M.
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