MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
6:30 p.m.
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 6:35 pm in the Sharon Town Hall with Selectman Chairman William A. Heitin, Selectman Walter “Joe” Roach, Selectman Richard A. Powell and Town Administrator Benjamin E. Puritz
HEDY BIRSCHBACK and amy gruber: request by organizers of Senior Class After graduation party for fee waiver at Community Center
Amy Gruber and Hedy Birschback came before the Board to ask for a fee waiver for the Senior Class After Graduation party to be held at the Community Center. They said the party has been very successful in the past with the vast majority of the senior class attending. The goal of the party is to keep the graduates safe by providing food, games and musical entertainment.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to authorize a waiver of the rental fee for the After Graduation Party at the Sharon Community Center on June 6th – 7th 2010.
valeda britton: candidate for appointment to the sacred heart reuse committee
Ms. Britton has been on the Personnel Board for five years and a Sharon resident for 18 years. She is a Corporate Finance Attorney whose experience includes reviewing proposals for several facilities including the YWCA in Boston. Chairman Heitin explained that the Sacred Heart Reuse Committee is in need of new members as several of the members have moved out of Town and another, Stephen Carter, unfortunately passed away. Based on several evaluations it was determined that the building needs to be razed and the site consists of two parcels. Chairman Heitin said that the RFP for the site should be released soon and that the Board is planning on sponsoring a Town Meeting article modifying Town zoning to allow for profit uses. Chairman Heitin the Board is hoping for a public/private athletic use.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to appoint Valeda Britton to the Sacred Heart Reuse Committee
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes will be held until the next meeting.
letter to Congressman Lynch in support of I-93/I-95 interchange
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to sign the letter to Congressman Lynch in support of improvements for the I-93/I-95 interchange
APPROVAL OF 2010 BEACH TAG FEES
The following fee schedule is being recommended by Recreation Director Brett MacGowan and has been discussed by the Board. Selectman Roach feels that the $15 walk-in fee is too high and should be lowered to $12. Both Chairman Heitin and Selectman Powell do not agree as they feel that there are scholarships available through the Rothberg Foundation for those who are unable to afford the fees. Selectman Powell also said that the beach budget barely broke even last year and we can’t afford to lower the rate. Selectman Roach also said he couldn’t justify the lowering of fees in late July. Chairman Heitin said he was in agreement and Selectman Powell said the decision doesn’t have to be made at this meeting regarding lowering the fees mid-season.
Beach Pass Pricing for Summer 2010
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1 |
Proposed |
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Sold |
2010 |
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Walk in |
457 |
$ 15 |
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Sr Walk in |
137 |
$ 8 |
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Boat |
151 |
$ 65 |
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Car |
412 |
$ 60 |
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Addt Car |
34 |
$ 30 |
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Sr Car |
158 |
$ 30 |
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Sr Addt Car |
26 |
$ 15 |
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Non-Res |
7 |
$ 85 |
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Charge for Handicap Car Tags in 2010. Have been free.
Charge Senior Rate
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Proposed |
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Sold |
2010 |
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End Result |
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Handicap |
55 |
$ 30 |
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$ 1,650 |
VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted to adopt the beach fees as recommended by Recreation Director Brett MacGowan.
Heitin: Aye
Powell: Aye
Roach: No
declare may 2, 2010 white ribbon day in sharon
Chairman Heitin reported that he had received a memo from Jane Desberg requesting that the Board declare March 2, 2010 White Ribbon Day in Sharon. He asked that a proclamation be prepared and that it be placed on the agenda on March 2, 2010.
VOTED: (Heitin/Roach) Voted to declare March 2, 2010 as White Ribbon Day and prepare a proclamation and place this item on the March 2nd Agenda
prioritization of capital outlay requests
Both Chairman Heitin and Selectman Roach will be representing the Board at the Capital Outlay Committee Meeting this Thursday.
The following items are considered a Tier 1 or Tier 2 priority:
Civil Defense:
Window Replacement Tier 1 - Unanimous
Mobile Generator replacement Tier 2 - Unanimous
Council on Aging:
Lift equipped van Tier 2 - Unanimous
Lift equipped mini-bus Tier 1 - Unanimous
Fire Department:
Chief’s Car Tier 2 - Unanimous
FF Pagers Removed provided for in FY ’11 proposed budget
FF Books Removed provided for in FY ’11 proposed budget
New Tanker Tier 2 - Unanimous
Ambulance Tier 1 - Unanimous
Police Department:
Vehicle Replacement Tier 1 - Unanimous
Non-Lethal Force Safety Equipment Tier 2 - Unanimous
Department of Public Works:
Roadway Improvements Tier 1 - Unanimous
Equipment Replacement
Operations F-150 Pick-up Tier 2 - Unanimous
Operations F-150 Pick-up Tier 2 - Unanimous
Fields & Grounds Tractor Tier 2 - Unanimous
Front End Loader Tier 1 - Unanimous
Building Maintenance Tier 1 - Unanimous
Recreation Department:
Septic System at Ames Street Tier 1 - Unanimous
Caretaker’s Cottage Tier 1 - Unanimous
Boat Ramp Tier 1A – Powell and Heitin Tier 2 - Roach
Recreation Boat Tier 1A – Roach Tier 2 – Powell and Heitin
Selectmen:
Copy Machine Replacement Tier 1 – Unanimous
BANNER REQUEST APPROVALS
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve the banner request by the First Congregational Church of Sharon to hang a banner from November 29, 2010 to December 6, 2010 (1st position)
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve the banner request by the Adult Center and Council on Aging of Sharon to hang a banner from March 22-29, 2010 (1st position – waive fee) and May 3 – 10, 2010 (2nd position – waive fee)
Chairman Heitin announced he will be running for reelection this coming May.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to enter in executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and real property and at the end thereof to adjourn for the evening.
The Board adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
Heitin: Aye
Powell: Aye
Roach: Aye