August 29, 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 7:35 P.M.
Minutes
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve the Executive Session Minutes of August 1, 2006, and the Minutes of August 15, including Executive Session as printed.
Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Request - Mary Tobin
Mary Tobin of the Massapoag Brook Neighborhood Association, was present to discuss its request for CPC funding. Selectman Powell recused himself from discussion. She stated that her purpose was to clear up recent public misstatements re the proposed purchase of the Glendale Village Property, consisting of 12 acres of land. Items discussed included:
why the petition meets the goals of the Community Preservation Committee due to its open space, environmental, recreational, historical and flood control qualifies;
public access to the property - used for hiking, birdwatching and other passive recreational pursuits;
part of the Massapoag Trail runs through this property;
money requested $1 million is less than the $1.38 million purchase price;
funding through a 20-year bond - not preclude “opting out” of CPA after five years;
new offer to include a house and lot within asking price - could be used for affordable housing;
urgent need vs. long-term goals; and,
petition meets all the CPC criteria.
Selectmen asked questions re history of the development proposals at this site, and whether there have been appraisals done.
Water Department Goals & Objectives
Eric Hooper, Superintendent of Public Works, was present to discuss his FY07 Water Department Priorities as contained in his Memo of July 13, 2006. Items discussed included:
Radio-read water meters;
System Improvements, including SCADA emergency repair;
Intermediate-term Emergency Connection- Town of Stoughton/WMRA;
Well #6- manganese issue;
In-Town Production Well Assessment - no site without significant issues;
Permitting issues with DEP and different water basins; and,
Cemetery Site/permitting.
Interview for Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals - Walter Newman.
Selectman Powell recused himself due to familial relationship with Mr. Newman. Mr. Newman expressed his interest in continuing to serve as an Alternate member.
Interview for Reappointment - ConCom - Stephen Cremer
Mr. Cremer did not appear.
Interview for Reappointment - Cultural Council - Gloria Rose
Ms. Rose did not appear.
Interview for Energy Advisory Committees
The Board interviewed Ernest Kahn and George Aronson for membership on the new Energy Advisory Committee.
Aspen Road and Sumac Lane Street Acceptance Hearing - Peter O’Cain, Assistant Town Engineer
VOTED: (Heitin/Powell) Voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing re Street Acceptances.
Peter O’Cain, Assistant Town Engineer, was present to review the Street Acceptance Punch List for Aspen Road and Sumac Lane. He requested that the Board vote this evening that it is their intention to layout the streets to be accepted at the Fall Special Town Meeting. Approximately 3 - 5 abutters were present. Mr. O’Cain stated that other meetings are scheduled for September 15 at the Planning Board and October 10 for the Board of Selectmen.
Abutters raised concern re traffic and safety issues. The recently approved 4-way stop at Magnolia and Aspen was discussed as well as the possible placing of speed bumps/humps.
It was the consensus of the Board to research these issues and to not vote this evening.
Eagle Scout Project - Matt Russell
Eagle Scout Candidate Matt Russell updated the Board on his project to replace three lifeguard stands. Two have been installed but Mr. Russell still needs funds to complete the purchase of the third.
Interview for Reappointments to the Cultural Council
The Board interviewed Douglas McDougal, Kerstein Gallant and Mildred Tobolsky for reappointment to the Cultural Council.
Initial Fall Town Meeting Article Sequencing
This item was deferred until next week.
Ronald Rogers - Registrar of Voters
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to reappoint Ronald Rogers to the Registrar of Voters, expiration: September 2009.
Award Contract for Emergency Engineering Services - SCADA Repair
The Board reviewed Memo from Eric Hooper, Superintendent of Public Works, dated August 15, 2006, re impact of micro burst on the Water Department SCADA operating system.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to award a contract for engineering services for emergency repairs to the SCADA system to the engineering firm of Woodard & Curran of Dedham, MA in the amount of $30,000.
Award Contract - Dam Safety Inspection
The Board reviewed Memo from Eric Hooper, Superintendent of Public Works, dated August 15, 2006, re dam inspection requirements and request for proposals.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to award a contract to the low bidder Weston & Sampson Engineers of Peabody, MA in the amount of $3,650.00
Town Water Interconnection with Stoughton
The Board reviewed Memo from Eric Hooper, Superintendent of Public Works, dated July 31, 2006, re draft of letter addressed to the Stoughton Board of Selectmen advising them of the Town of Sharon’s interest in pursuing an emergency connection to the MWRA via Stoughton’s water distribution network.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to authorize the full Board to sign a letter addressed to the Stoughton Board of Selectmen.
Award Contract - Water Main Replacement
The Board reviewed Memo from Eric Hooper, Superintendent of Public Works, dated August 16, 2006, re
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to award the contract to the low bidder Tiffany Equipment of Taunton, MA in the amount of $330,950.60.
Accept Conservation Restriction - Eisenhower Drive Extension
The Board reviewed Memo from Gregory Meister, Conservation Administrator, dated August 18, 2006 re Conservation Restriction of 1.5 acres of land that was negotiated during the review of the Eisenhower Estates Definitive Subdivision.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to accept the Conservation Restriction on Eisenhower Drive Extension.
Appoint Insurance Adjustor - Middle School Fire
The Board discussed correspondence from James Popkin, Insurance Adjustor. His fee for services has been lowered to 5%.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to appoint Jim Popkin as Insurance Adjustor on behalf of the Town re the Middle School Fire.
Accept Refund Check - Norfolk County Dog Fund and Allocation of Funds
The Board reviewed Letter from the County Commissioners and check in the amount of $1,890.00 to be used for the support of public libraries or schools. Selectman Roach suggested the funds go to the Middle School Library as it has suffered losses due to the fire.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to accept the refund check in the amount of $1,890.00 and to allocate the use of the funds for the Middle School Library for things not covered by insurance.
Appointment of SERSG Negotiating Representative
The Board discussed the replacement for former Selectman David Grasfield’s appointment as the Negotiating Representative for collective bargaining to SERSG.
VOTED: (Heitin/Powell) Voted unanimously to appoint Selectman Joe Roach as the Area Representative from the Town of Sharon.
Additional Meeting - Dog Hearing
The Board announced that it will be meeting on September 5, 2006 and conducting a Dog Hearing re the dog owned by Gail Colaiacomo and will have a very small agenda that night.
David I. Clifton, Recreation Director - Retirement Party
The Board announced the Retirement Party of David I. Clifton scheduled for October 19, 2006. Tickets will be on sale at Town Hall, Recreation Department and Eastern Bank.
Review of King Philip Warrant Article
It was announced that the Board would be inviting sponsors of the Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles in to do a presentations before the Board, and at the September 5 meeting, George Bailey and Eli Hauser were invited in to discuss the King Philip Warrant Article.
Executive Session
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing items of Personnel Matter, Pending Litigation, Collective Bargaining, Real Property Acquisition, and Internal Investigation, at the conclusion thereof, to adjourn for the evening.
Roach, aye; Powell, aye; Heitin, aye.
The Board recessed to Executive Session at 9:30 P.M.
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