June 20, 2006
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:30 P.M. in the Sharon Town Offices 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 7:32 P.M.
Notes from the Chair
Chair Heitin expressed his appreciation to three Sharon Police Officers who assisted in a serious car accident in which he was involved. They are Officers Leavitt, Greenfield and Ford.
Approve Minutes
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of June 6, 2006, including Executive Session.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of June 13, 2006, including Executive Session.
Candidate for Recreation Director
The Board interviewed Barry DeBlasio for the position of Recreation Director. Mr. DeBlasio is currently Recreation Director for the Town of Plymouth. His past experiences included management of large community centers in Massachusetts and Texas as well as having served as the Director of Health and Physical Education at the Striar Jewish Community Center in Stoughton.
Update Eagle Scout Project - Matt Russell
Mr. Russell updated the Board on his Eagle Scout Project to provide three new lifeguard stands at Memorial Beach Park. He has raised funds to pay for one stand at this point, and he has requested the Board’s approval to have a jug for donations at the Snack Shack and to have a table for collections during the Lakeside Concerts. Other fundraising ideas were discussed, including a table outside of the Post Office. He was directed to seek permission from the Postmaster.
It was the consensus of the Board to grant approval for a donation jug at the Snack Shack and the collection table during the Lakeside Concerts.
Interview for Reappointment as Veterans’ Agent
The Board interviewed Paul Bergeron for reappointment as Veterans’ Agent. Mr. Bergeron discussed financial aid, advice and working as a Veterans Advocate as well as placing flags and flowers on the Veterans’ graves.
Interview for Reappointment - WMAC
The Board interviewed Paul Lauenstein for reappointment to WMAC. Mr. Lauenstein reported on various and extensive activities of the WMAC as well as his personal accomplishments.
Ms. Alice Cheyer was present and spoke in favor of Mr. Lauenstein’s reappointment.
Interview for Appointment to Energy Advisory Committee
The Board interviewed Thomas D’Avanzo for appointment to the new Energy Advisory Committee. Mr. D’Avanzo has extensive experience working for the US Environmental Protection Agency. He discussed the need for the gathering of data.
Interview for Appointment to Energy Advisory Committee
The Board interviewed David McCabe for appointment to the new Energy Advisory Committee. Mr. McCabe has extensive experience in environmental consulting and is a licensed professional geologist.
It was the consensus of the Board to place the Appointments to the Energy Advisory Committee on the next agenda.
Wilber School RFP for Site
David Depree, Michael Baskin and Marcia Liebman was present on behalf of the Standing Building Committee. Items discussed included:
RFP for site use will be available within the Selectmen’s Office and via the website;
will be advertised within the Boston Globe, Sharon Advocate, Patriot Ledger and Central Register;
July 20 Bidder’s Conference;
bids due on August 25 @ 11:00 a.m.;
reorganization of Wilber Redevelopment Committee;
walk-throughs with liability waivers signed;
RFP for abatement work; and,
review of the RFP.
Designation of Selectmen Representative to serve on the Nominating Committee for the Standing Building Committee.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to designate Selectmen Roach to serve on the Nominating Committee for the Standing Building Committee.
Action Items
No discussion on Action Items this evening.
Request for Banners
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve a banner for the Sharon High School PTSO for the dates of November 21 - November 29 in the first position.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve a banner for the Sharon High School Tennis Team for the dates of June 19 - June 24.
Request for County Engineering Services
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve a request for County Engineering Services to reset stone bounds on North and South Main Street and to approve a request for County Engineering Services relating to construction of a sidewalk from Tiot Street to the Entrance Ramp of I-95 on Norwood Street.
Amendment to Contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. re FY07 Landfill Environmental Monitoring and Engineering Services
The Board reviewed a recommendation from Eric Hooper, Superintendent of Public Works, dated June 16, 2006 to approve the scope of services as proposed by Weston & Sampson Engineers in the amount of $10,000.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve an Amendment to the Contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., Peabody, MA in the amount of $10,000 to perform landfill gas sampling, cap inspection, and preparation of groundwater monitoring reports as per landfill closure requirement.
Appointment to the Board of Health
The Board deferred action on this item until its next meeting.
Stop Loss Health Insurance Award
The Board reviewed Memo and attachments from Robert J. Uyttebroek, Town Treasurer, dated June 20, 2006. The Town received quotes for stop-loss re-insurance from four carriers. The apparent low bidder, Kanawha, did not provide a fixed price; and, it was stated that Blue Cross has a benefit of timely payments. The Board discussed the benefits of going to $100,000 as the attachment with Blue Cross, as brokered by Cook & Company.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted that the Board accept the recommendation of Cook & Company, to award the Stop-Loss Health Insurance to Blue Cross and to chose the specific deductible of $100,000.
Informal List of Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles
The Board reviewed a preliminary list of informal Town Meeting Warrant Articles. The closing of the Warrant for Petition Articles is July 5 at noon and the closing for all other articles is July 17, 2006 at noon.
Direct Connection to Municipal Storm Sewer System
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to accept the Storm Water Hook-up (Direct Connection to the Municipal Storm Sewer System) from 3 Wilshire Drive.
Delegate Assistant Town Engineer to approve and administer the Direct Connections to the Municipal Storm Sewer System Licenses.
The Board reviewed Memo from Peter O’Cain, Assistant Town Engineer, dated June 20, 2006, re Signature of Illicit Discharge Permit. Mr. O’Cain quotes from the Section of Article 37 of the General Bylaws whereby the Board of Selectmen may designate the enforcement and/or administration of the Bylaw to him as the Assistant Town Engineer. This would give the authority to Mr. O’Cain to sign the Direct Connections to the Municipal Storm Sewer System Licenses.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to designate Peter O’Cain to administer and sign the Direct Connections to the Municipal Storm Sewer System Licenses under the Illicit Discharge Permit per Article 37 of the General By-Laws.
Leonard Bernstein Day in Sharon
The Board listed the activities in honor of former Sharon resident and world-renown composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein to be held on Saturday, June 24 beginning with a dedication of a portrait of Leonard Bernstein at the Sharon Library with musical events planned for Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Sharon High School.
Pine Woods Development
The Board noted comments from Beth Green re proposed Pine Woods 40B Development. This is not being proposed as a friendly 40B, LIP. The Board requested that this letter be forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Executive Session
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing items of Collective Bargaining, and Real Property Acquisition, and, at the conclusion thereof, to adjourn for the evening.
Roach, aye; Powell, aye; Heitin, aye.
The Board recessed to Executive Session at 9:12 P.M.
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