MINUTES

     BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

7:00 p.m.

The Regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:00 pm in the Sharon Town Offices with Chairman Walter “Joe” Roach, Selectman Richard A. Powell, Selectman William A. Heitin, and Town Administrator Ben Puritz

The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.

PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HUGS AND SILENT WITNESS PROGRAMS

Sue Robinson of HUGS – Help Us Get Safe, and Michael Jackman of the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office reviewed the mission and activities of this five year old non-profit organization.  The group sponsors school programs, works with Police Departments, provides public education and brochures to make people aware of what constitutes abuse.  Ms. Robinson and Mr. Jackman said that it is important for people to be aware that abuse occurs throughout society – in all socioeconomic groups.  In fact, last year there were 150 incidents in Sharon including restraining orders, family disturbances and assault.

Mr. Jackman spoke about the Silent Witness Program which is a display that highlights domestic violence through the use of silhouettes.  It is a very powerful display and has been seen worldwide.  The display is coming to Sharon from April 9 – April 15^th and will appear in the Sharon High School Library, the Adult Center, and Eastern Bank.  The Selectmen agreed to place the display in Town Hall the day and evening of April 10^th and host the display outside Town Hall as well. 

REQUEST FOR ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE

Temple Young Israel of Sharon is requesting a one-day liquor license for an event to be held at the Community Center on March 30, 2008.

VOTED:  (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve a one-day liquor license for Young Israel of Sharon at the Community Center on March 30, 3008

LEASES FOR HORIZONS FOR YOUTH PROPERTY

Chairman Roach had to recuse himself from this issue because of he lives on Lakeview Street near the Horizons for Youth property.   Selectmen Heitin reviewed the leases and added that the approval of all of the leases are pending approval by Bond Counsel.

Town Administrator Puritz clarified the payment schedule for Chabad’s summer lease:

$2,000 at Execution

$3,000.00 – June 29, 2008

$3,000.00 – July 12, 2008

$2,000.00 – July 26, 2008

$2,000.00 - August 9, 2008

VOTED:  (Powell/Heitin) Voted to approve the lease for the Horizons for Youth property with Chabad for $12,000 from June 29, 2008 – August 17, 2008 pending approval by Bond Counsel. 

Chairman Heitin then reviewed the terms of the lease with Pop Warner which is for storage.

VOTED:  (Powell/Heitin) Voted to approve the lease for the Horizons for Youth property with Pop Warner for $1,200 from June 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 pending approval by Bond Counsel.

Chairman Heitin then reviewed the terms of the second lease with Chabad for December 21, 2008 – December 28, 2008 from 8:30am – 3:30 pm with overnight accommodations.

VOTED:  (Powell/Heitin) Voted to approve the lease for the Horizons for Youth property with Chabad for December 21, 2008 – December 28, 2008 from 8:30am – 3:30 pm with overnight accommodations for $3,000.00 pending approval by Bond Counsel.

AWARD BID FOR PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF TOWN REPORT

VOTED:  (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to award the printing of the 2007 Town Report to Commonwealth Printing of Newburyport, Massachusetts for: 150 pages - $7,205.00, 160 pages - $7,525.00, 170 pages - $7,843.00, 180 pages - $8,162.00, and 190 pages - $8,481.00.

VOTED:  (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to award the bid for distribution of the Town Report to Boy Scout Troop #95 for $1,200.00

STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES

The Statement of Support was read by Selectman Powell regarding the Town’s commitment to be a supportive employer for those serving in the National Guard and Reserves. 

VOTED:  (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to authorize the Chair to sign the Statement of Support for National Guard and Reserves on behalf of the Board

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF 43D GRANT SUBMISSION

Selectman Heitin explained that the Town is submitting a grant proposal that relates to the approval of the 43D Priority Development Site warrant article from the November 2007 Town Meeting.  The $100,000 proposal encompasses economic development, waster water treatment, permitting and public commentary.  

VOTED:  (Heitin/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve submission of the 43D Grant Application.

OTHER

Town Administrator Puritz apprised the Board that there are two openings on the Water Management Advisory Committee and one opening on the Conservation Commission. The Board asked that the openings be advertised on Cable TV.

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining,  collective bargaining with non-represented personnel and real property and at the end thereof to adjourn for the evening.

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:35 p.m.

Roach:  Aye

Powell: Aye

Heitin:  Aye