MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
7:00 p.m.
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:00 pm in the Sharon Town Offices with Chairman Richard A. Powell, Selectman Walter “Joe” Roach and Town Administrator Ben Puritz
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
SIGN BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
Finance Director William Fowler explained that this is a renewal of a bond anticipation note issued in November 2008 for three months. The Town has decided to reissue these bans for one year at a rate of 2.25%, which is .1/2% less than the current rate. He is hoping that at that point the financial markets will settle down and the Town can issue a long-term borrowing with more favorable terms.
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted to authorize the issuance of $956,500 in Bond Anticipation Notes for a one year period at a rate of 2.25%
ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE FEBRUARY 7, 2009
Chairman Powell announced that this item would be held until next week’s meeting.
BRICKSTONE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Chairman Powell explained that this item was being postponed. He said that if in fact the issue will be discussed at the meeting of January 27, 2009 the agreement will be available on Friday.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted to approve the Regular Session Minutes of January 6, 2009 and Executive Session Minutes of January 6, 2009.
Chairman Powell announced that this item will be held until next week’s meeting
CONTRACT AWARD TO AMORY ENGINEERING
Town Administrator Puritz explained that this is a replacement contract for water infrastructure improvements on Norwood Street.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted to award the contract for Engineering Services for continued Norwood Street Water Main Installation to Amory Engineering for $34,000.00
BANNER REQUESTS
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted to approve the banner request for the Sharon Garden Club Plant Sale from May 22 – June 1 2009 (1st position)
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted to approve the banner request for the East Elementary Alternative School from March 9 – March 16 2009 (1st position)
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted to approve the banner request for the Young Israel of Sharon Art Auction from February 2 – February 9 2009 (1st position)
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted to approve the banner request for the Klal Yisrael Spring Auction March 24, - March 31 2009 (1st position)
OTHER BUSINESS
Town Administrator Puritz said that Michael Saija had expressed an interest in serving on the Cable Oversight Committee. The Selectmen asked that he be scheduled for an interview.
Town Administrator Puritz pointed out that Jeff Suell had resigned from the Economic Development Committee. The Selectmen asked that a letter be prepared to thank Mr. Suell for his service to the community. Town Administrator Puritz also said that at the request of the Lieutenant Governor the Town had filed 15 projects for the stimulus program. Town Engineer Peter O’Cain prepared the documents. The projects totaled $15 million.
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE
Town Administrator Puritz explained that School Department had asked that the Selectmen approve the timekeeper position at Sharon High School as a Municipal Town Employee.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted to approve the timekeeper position at Sharon High School as a Municipal Town Employee.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining, pending litigation and real property and at the end thereof to adjourn for the evening.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:13 P.M.
Powell: Aye
Roach: Aye