MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
Thursday, January 14, 2010
6:30 p.m.
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 6:30 pm in the Sharon Town Hall with Chairman William Heitin, Selectman Richard A. Powell, Selectman Walter “Joe” Roach and Town Administrator Benjamin E. Puritz
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
appointment of police officer
chief Bernstein recommended that Dean Santoli be offered a conditional offer of employment until all testing is complete. He said that Dean is a long-time resident of Sharon and has served in the armed forces. He added that Mr. Santoli paid privately to go to the academy and has graduated - this will speed up his appointment. Mr. Santoli thanked the Board for this opportunity and spoke of his commitment to the town of Sharon.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously that Dean Santoli be granted a conditional offer of employment with the Sharon Police Department
award of contract for fire pumper
Chief Mann asked that the Board award the contract for the new pumper truck to Pierce Manufacturing Corporation. He said that they were the only bidder. He explained that the purchase of the truck has been a three year process. There is a trade in allowance of $45,000.00.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to sign a contract with Pierce Manufacturing Co. for a Class 1 Pumper for $561,957.00
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presentation of historical commission preservation award
Historical Commission Chair Dave Martin presented the 3rd Annual Preservation Award to Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum of 36 Pleasant Street. He commended them for the work they have done on the interior of the property.
CLASSIFICATION HEARING
Chairman Heitin explained that the classification hearing is part of the annual process whereby the classification rates are determined by the Selectmen and the annual tax rate is proposed by the Board of Assessors. He said the annual tax rate is not solidified as of yet.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to open the 2010 Classification Hearing.
Chairman Heitin said that based on January 2009 valuations 92% of the taxes are from residential properties and 6% are from commercial and industrial properties. He said that the thought process is that there should be one tax rate for all properties.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously that there be a residential factor of “one” for fiscal year 2010.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously that the Board of Selectmen not adopt a residential exemption for fiscal year 2010.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously that the Board of Selectmen not adopt a small commercial exemption for fiscal yea 2010.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to close the 2010 Classification Hearing.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve the Regular Session Minutes of January 5, 2010 and the Executive Session Minutes of December 22, 2010 and January 5, 2010
APPROVAL OF banner requests
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve the banner request of the Sharon Garden Club for their annual plant sale from May 14, - May 21, 2010 (2nd position)
CONTRACT WITH MAX PERFORMANCE FOR 2010 TRIATHLON
This item is being held because Town Counsel is reviewing the document.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
letter of support for two affordable housing units at Bella Estates
Chairman Heitin explained that Intoccia Construction is looking for a support letter from the Board to turn the club house at Bella Estates into two affordable housing units.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to sign the letter supporting Intoccia Construction’s plan to convert the clubhouse at Bella Estates to two affordable housing units.
ApproINTMENT OF ETHICS LIASON
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted unanimously to appoint Town Accountant Cynthia Doherty as the liaison to the Ethics Commission
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining, real property and pending litigation at the completion thereof to adjourn for the evening.
The Board adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
Heitin: Aye
Powell: Aye
Roach: Aye