MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted to
approve a one-day liquor license at the
HEARING FOR SPEEDBUMPS ON
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted to
open the hearing for speed bumps on
Mark
Nathanson of
Dan
Tarlin who is the president of SYSBA said he has no objection to lowering the
speed limit. He said he lives in Sharon
Woods, where speed bumps are located, and he said it is a small price to pay
for improving child safety. Steven
Lesco of the Sharon Recreation Advisory Committee said he is in favor of the
speed bumps because it lessens the risk of a child being injured. Chuck Adams of
It
was decided that the Selectmen authorized the placing speed bumps on
VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted
unanimously to close the hearing for speed bumps on
Selectman
Powell said that speed bumps work and there is a case for more speed
bumps. He is a supporter of looking into
additional speed bumps. Selectman Heitin
said he believes that the placement of speed bumps at Gavins Pond supports the
effectiveness of speed bumps. He would
like to see additional signage. He said
for those who travel
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to direct the Town Engineer to remove about 15 spaces to be relocated at the skateboard park and add signage, additional crosswalks, and two additional sets of speed bumps to be paid for by SYSBA and accept the speed bumps that are currently installed.
5 minute recess
Selectman Powell temporarily left the meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to
approve the Executive Session Minutes of
REGULATIONS REGARDING DOGS ON TOWN
BEACHES
Chairman
Roach said the Board of Health and the Conservation Commission have provided
the Selectmen with information regarding this issue. He said that since 1986 regulations have been
in place banning of dogs from
APPROVAL
OF CALL
Town
Administrator Puritz said that this contract covers the call response
contingent for the Fire Department for FY ’09, ’10, ‘11. He said that the changes in the agreement are
modest – a $50.00 increase in the annual stipend as well as an increase in the
hourly wage from $18.00 to $19.00. The
retroactive cost of the contract is $1500.00
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to
approve the Call Fire Fighter contract from
AWARDING
OF STOP LOSS HEALTH INSURANCE AWARD
Town Administrator Puritz said this bid is necessary because the Town is self-insured for health insurance. The Stop Loss policy will cover claims in excess of $125,000.00 at a cost of just under $434,000.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to award the contract for Stop Loss Health Insurance to HM Life the low bidder for all claims in excess of $125,000 for $433,913
APPROVAL OF BANNER REQUEST
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to approve the banner request by the Independence Day Celebration Committee from June 16 – July 5 (2nd position) and waive the fee
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to approve the banner request by Boy Scout Troop #95 September 7th – September 13th (2nd position)
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
retention
of existing mechanism regarding disbursement of disabled parking FINES
Chairman Roach reviewed a letter from Sidney Rosenthal Chairman of the Commission on Disabilities regarding maintaining the existing mechanism for disbursement of the monies gained from fines for illegal parking in handicap spaces.
The Board is in support of Chairman Rosenthal’s position.
AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN ROACH TO SIGN LETTERS
TO SPEAKER DELEO
Chairman
Roach said that this would require that private entities be responsible for the
costs of collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products and
mercury added lamps.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to authorize Chairman Roach to sign letters on behalf of the Board to Speaker Deleo and Chairman Murphy requiring that producers pay the costs of collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products and mercury added lamps.
APPOINTMENT OF
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to appoint Len Segal to the Cable Oversight Committee
Two minute recess
Selectman
Powell rejoins the meeting
HORIZON FOR YOUTH PROPERTY LEASES
Chairman Roach recuses himself
Selectman Heitin explained that the Selectmen will be signing a form of agreement with Everwood Camp LLC for the lease of the Horizons for Youth Property.
· Everwood will run a day camp for children from 3 – 15 years of age
· 37 acres on the property
· Scott Brody is the owner of Everwood
· 20 year lease with the opportunity for one 10 year extension
· 1st three years - $65,000, $66,500, $68,000 in year 4 it goes to the higher of $80,000 or the real estate taxes due on the property
· After year 3 – 2.5% annual increase
· Year 20 – rent will be $118,759 – after year 20 fair market value formula increasing 2.5% annually
The camp will accommodate community uses including the band, chorus and some Recreation Department programs. The Town can utilize the trails other than certain times when camp is in session. Mr. Brody’s reasonable needs trump those of the Town. Included in the agreement are camp scholarships for Town residents.
Mr. Brody says the property is not just a summer day camp but a year round site for family related activated. Mr. Brody said he is making capital improvements on the property that are suitable for a day camp. He plans on restoring all the existing buildings and adding additional facilities. He hopes to open the day camp in the Summer 2011.
VOTED: (Heitin/Powell) Voted:
Upon
motion duly made and seconded, the Board hereby approves the proposed lease
entitled “Ground Lease Agreement, Town of
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion Collective Bargaining, Real Property and Pending Litigation and at the end of Executive Session to return to Regular Session
The
Board adjourned to Executive Session at
HORIZONS FOR YOUTH ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING LEASE
Chairman Roach recused himself
Chairman
Powell has been leading the negotiations for the
Ms.
Valentin had met the terms of the RFP.
She has owned three schools and currently owns one school in Chestnut
Hill that is a French bi-lingual
VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted to sign a lease with Le Petit Montessori as presented.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to adjourn for the evening.
The Board adjourned at
Roach: Aye
Powell: Aye
Heitin: Aye