September 12, 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 7:37 P.M.
Reappointment Interview - WMAC - Rory McGregor
This interview will be rescheduled.
Reappointment to Conservation Commission - Christine Turnbull
The Board interviewed Christine Turnbull for reappointment to the Conservation Commission.
In answer to the question, Ms. Turnball stated that pressing concerns of the Conservation Commission include water conservation issues and “growth in general.”
Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals - John Lee
The Board interviewed John Lee for reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Selectman Powell recused himself from the interview due to his appointment on that Board. Mr. Lee noted the extensive time that the Zoning Board spends on 40B applications as well as hearings re single residence special permits and variances.
Reappointment to Historical Commission - Gordon Hughes
This interview will be rescheduled.
Reappointment Interview - Community Preservation Act - Janet Sargent-Tracy
This interview will be rescheduled.
Reappointment Interview - Recreation Advisory Committee - Michael Goldstein
The Board interviewed Michael Goldstein for reappointment to the Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr. Goldstein discussed the reconstruction of the Community Center as well as filling the vacancy of the Assistant Director of Recreation and the pending appointment of a new Recreation Director. Mr. Goldstein stated that the excellent shape of the athletic fields was a tribute to the Department of Public Works. He mentioned that Recreation goes well beyond sports.
Reappointment Interview - Lake Management Advisory Committee - Michael Baglino
The Board interviewed Michael Baglino for reappointment to the Lake Management Advisory Committee. He stated that the lake received an award for one of the cleanest lakes in the Commonwealth. He reported that the Fanwort problem appears to be gone.
Interview - Sharon Housing Partnership - Susan Saunders
The Board interviewed Susan Saunders for a new membership on the Sharon Housing Partnership. Ms. Saunders discussed her background as a realtor, her interest in developing affordable housing and in meeting the Town’s requirement for 10% affordable housing with respect to 40B development.
Reappointment Interview - Lake Management Advisory Committee - David Deitz
This interview will be rescheduled.
Reappointment Interview - Conservation Commission - Steven Cremer
The Board interviewed Steven Cremer for reappointment to the Conservation Commission. He discussed the concerns of Conservation Commission re development, lake and water issues. He mentioned the formation of a new subcommittee to help with education regarding concerns with groundwater resources and noted the funding of an Open Space Plan.
Irene McCarthy - Doris Annis Park
This item was canceled.
Award Bid - Brush Truck - Fire Department
Chief Mann was present to discuss the bid for a new brush truck.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to award the bid for a new brush truck to S&S Fire Apparatus, Fairmont, IN, the low bidder, in the amount of $94,796.
Proposed Sale of Bonds - Rob Uyttebroek, Treasurer
Mr. Uyttebroek was present to give an overview of the sale of bonds in the amount of $13,260,000, that includes borrowings for the Middle School roof, Community Center reconstruction, Wilber School abatement, and other items authorized by May Town Meeting, except the land purchase re King Philip property. He noted that $500,000 was held out of the Middle School roof project and $481,485 was held out of the Community Center project for the next bond issue. The Board discussed the Town’s AA rating. Mr. Uyttebroek anticipates a borrowing rate of 4 ½ - 4 ¾ %. He discussed a possible cloud over the Town’s, and every other similar community’s, rating due to reporting requirements of future health insurance for retirees.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to authorize the Town Treasurer on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to move forward on the bond issuance in the amount of $13,260,000, which this Board will sign upon issuance.
Sign Warrant - Fall Town Meeting
The Board deferred action until next week.
Discuss Board of Selectmen Appointments
This item was deferred.
Selectmen Representatives to Serve on Priorities and Capital Outlay Committees
VOTED: (Roach/Heitin) Voted unanimously to appoint Richard Powell to the Priorities Committee. Chair Heitin will also serve.
VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to appoint Joe Roach to the Capital Outlay Committee. Chair Heitin will also serve.
Request for Out-of-State Travel - David I. Clifton
The Board reviewed Memo from David I. Clifton, dated August 22, 2006, requesting funds for Out-of-State Travel to attend the National Recreation and Park Association Congress in Seattle, Washington, where he will be receiving an award.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to allow David I. Clifton to travel to Seattle, Washington at a cost of $1,080.00.
Request for Banner
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve a request for the hanging of a Banner for Cub Scout Pack 18 for the dates of September 20 - September 27, 2006 and to waive the hanging fee.
Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant
The Board reviewed a draft support letter re application for grant by the Neponset River Watershed Association (NepRWA) as requested by members of the Planning Board. Mr. Puritz will redraft an endorsement letter for the Board’s signature.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to send a letter of support to Mr. Jay Baker of the Office of Coastal Zone Management relative to grant re low impact development.
Surplus Property
Mr. Puritz will add this to his topics for the next staff meeting to identify surplus and excess property.
Department of Housing & Community Development
The Board requested that this notice be forwarded to the Sharon Housing Partnership.
Executive Session
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing items of Real Property Acquisition, Pending Litigation, and Collective Bargaining, at the conclusion thereof, to adjourn for the evening.
Roach, aye; Powell, aye; Heitin, aye.
The Board recessed to Executive Session at 9:00 P.M.
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