MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
Tuesday, February 10, 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 William A. Heitin, Selectman Walter “Joe” Roach and Town Administrator Benjamin E. Puritz
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
APPROVAL OF CELLULAR SERVICES FOR UPLAND ROAD WATER TANK
Chairman Powell said that the item before the Board was the approval of a cellular services lease on the Upland Road water tank. He said that the one outstanding issue would not prevent the Board from approving the lease at the meeting. The outstanding issue is a letter which needs to be approved by Town Counsel relative to the pre and post inspection of the water tank to ensure that the integrity of the water tank will be maintained. He asked that the letter be sent to Town Counsel.
Town Administrator Puritz said that approval would allow Metro PCS to install a cellular broadcasting facility on the Upland Road water tank. Currently AT&T is located on the tank as well. He said the value of the lease is $37,200 annually with a 3% escalator. Town Administrator Puritz also introduced Gerry Squires of Metro PCS. Mr. Squires explained that Metro PCS is a licensed cellular carrier that is based in Texas. He said that they are also hoping to co-locate on the monopole at the Sharon Country Club. Town Administrator Puritz added that both of these installations are co-locating on existing structures.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve the lease with Metro PCS LLC as discussed pending Town Counsel approval
APPROVAL OF ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE
Jennifer Rubin came before the Board for approval of a one-day liquor license for permission for a one-day liquor license on February 28, 2009 from 7pm – 11pm at the Sharon Community Center. She had submitted the appropriate insurance, application and a check for $25.00.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve a one-day liquor license for Jennifer Rubin at the Sharon Community Center for Saturday February 28, 2009 from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINTUES
Chairman Powell asked that the Board hold on the Regular Session Minutes of January 27th.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to approve the Executive Session Minutes of January 27, 2009 and February 3, 2009 and the Regular Session Minutes of February 3, 2009.
APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF LAW SEMASS CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Town Administrator Puritz explained there is a provision in the waste management agreement with SEMASS to reflect changes in law. The change has been reviewed by the consortium of SEMASS communities. The change relates to the handling facility and liner system that serves as a back-up for contamination release for the landfill. Town Administrator Puritz said that Sharon’s tipping fee is $36.50/ton which is actually very low because Sharon is a Tier 1 community. New SEMASS communities are paying tipping fees of over $100.00/ton. The $36.40/ton reflects a $2.04/ton increase. However, the bills to Sharon residents will not change as the increase will be absorbed by the revolving account.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to approve signing the change relating to the SEMASS contract amendment as discussed.
Chairman Powell asked that a meeting to discuss recycling be set-up after the budget review is complete.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Chairman Powell said that the Board had three very capable candidates apply for the two positions.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to appoint Meredith deCarbonnel and Keevin Geller to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2011
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 7:15 P.M.
Powell:Aye
Heitin: Aye
Roach: Aye