MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
7:00 p.m.
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:10 pm in the Sharon Town Hall with Chairman Walter “Joe” Roach, Selectman, Selectman Richard A. Powell, Selectman William A. Heitin and Town Administrator Benjamin Puritz
candidate for BOARD OF HEALTH: suzi peck
Board of Health member Suzi Peck said that the most important function of the Board of Health is the regulation of septic systems. She spoke highly of a recent proposal by the Salvation Army that would include composting toilets and advanced treatment for the leaching field. She also reviewed the activities of Sheila Miller the Town Nurse and discussed the licensing of entities that serve food.
candidates for the historic commission: shirley schofield and gordon hughes
Gordon Hughes and Shirley Schofield spoke about the historic home survey being conducted by the Sharon Historic Commission. Mr. Hughes said Phase 1 of the survey included 200 homes and Phase 2, which is currently being conducted, will include 180 homes. Mrs. Schofield said that the Historic Commission’s 2010 Annual Award will be presented to the Wilber School.
candidates for the sharon housing partnership: jane desberg and lou modestino
Ms. Desberg said that they currently have six members on the Committee and would like to add one more member. Mr. Modestino said that the Partnership is currently looking at Town owned parcels where affordable housing units could be built. Jane Desberg said the Partnership has had several successes this year including the sale of the home on Glenview Road to a Sharon family and the completion of the Wilber School which includes 15 affordable units.
candidates for the recreation advisory committee: mike ginsberg, gary bluestein and neal grossman
Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Mike Ginsberg said that the Committee was concerned because the lake was closed for a portion of the summer due to high counts. He discussed several of the Recreation Department’s activities including last month’s Halloween Parade attending by over 1,000 people and the Triathlon. He said the Committee is in the process of revamping the lake tag system. He also said that attendance is up 47% at Camp Massapoag and that in total the Recreation Department sponsors 88 programs. Neal Grossman said that the Recreation Department needs new fields and sited the popularity of lacrosse as one of the reasons. He said that the Town only has one 90 foot diamond. He also said he would like to see the Community Center open on weekends. Gary Bluestein said he is concerned about the future use of the Sacred Heart property. The Committee members praised the work of Recreation Director Brett MacGowan.
SARAH HORTON: ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Mrs. Horton came before the Board in order to get permission from the Board for a one-day liquor license at the Sharon Community Center on November 20, 2010. All the paperwork including insurance information and the application was in order.
VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve a one-day liquor license for Sarah Horton at the Sharon Community Center on November 20, 2010
RECREATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR BRETT MACGOWAN : FY 2012 BUDGET AND CAPITAL REQUESTS
Recreation Director Brett MacGowan said that the primary budget is $195,633 while the Option 1 budget is $201,039. He reported that the website which allows for on-line registration is one year old and that 81% of program participants are registering online. He also said that by obtaining the email addresses of all participants the Recreation Department is able to send out blast emails. He also said that the only capital outlay request is the replacement of the existing bandstand at the lake. This includes a new roof. He said his plan is to use the exiting roof to create a shaded area at the Ames Street fields.
CHIEF JOE BERNSTEIN: FY 2012 BUDGET AND CAPITAL REQUESTS
Police Chief Bernstein said that the Primary Budget is $2,795,741 while the Option 1 Budget is $2,861,430. He said that both budgets assume that the school will continue to pay $60,000 towards the School Resource Officer. He said he will need more personnel when Sharon Commons opens in the Spring of 2012. He also reviewed the various grants received by the Police Department.
Chief Bernstein reviewed his Capital Requests. These include:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve the Regular Session and Executive Session Minutes of September 28, 2010
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted to approve Regular Session Minutes of November 8, 2010
APPROVAL OF FALL 2011 TOWN MEETING DATE
Town Clerk Marlene Chused recommended three dates to the Board for the 2011 Fall Town Meeting. The Board selected November 14, 2011.
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted unanimously to hold the 2011 Fall Town Meeting on November 14, 2011
APPROVAL OF 2011 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING SCHEDULE
Chairman Roach reviewed the schedule as it pertains to the opening of the Warrant, submission of Warrant Articles and closing of the Warrant. The Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2011.
VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to open the Warrant for the 2011 Annual Town Meeting on November 16, 2010, close the Warrant for Petition Articles on January 24, 2011 and to close the Warrant for Articles sponsored by others on January 25, 2011.
VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining, Pending Litigation, and Real Property and at the end thereof to adjourn for the evening.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Roach: Aye
Powell: Aye
Heitin: Aye