MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
7:00 p.m.
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:00 pm in the Sharon Town Hall with Chairman William A. Heitin, Selectman Walter “Joe” Roach, and Selectman Richard A. Powell.
SUPERINTENDENT LUIS LOPES – SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL SCHOOL BUDGET
Superintendent Lopes said that Sharon’s gross assessment for FY ‘11 is $188,391 or approximately $11,191 per student not including transportation. He said there was no increase to operating costs except that this year the Town is going to have to pay for transportation costs at a net expense of $7,029. He said in FY’10 13 Sharon students attended Southeastern Regional and in FY ’11 it was expected that 16 students would attend the school.
APPROVAL OF ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to grant a one-day liquor license to Elizabeth Englander at the Sharon Community Center on May 8, 2010.
APPOVAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTE OF APRIL 13, 2010
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted to approve the Regular Session Minutes of April 13, 2010
APPROVAL OF BANNER REQUESTS
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve the banner request by the Islamic Center of New England from June 1st – June 7th (1stposition)
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve the banner request by the Sharon Education Foundation to hang the don’t Text and Drive banner from September 7, 2010 to September 14, 2010 (1st position
FY ’11 ALTERNATIVE BUDGET
The alternative budget would include an increase of $30,000 in the Treasurer’s budget for the outsourcing of payroll. There also would be an increase in the facilities maintenance budget of $26,800.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve the Alternative FY’11 budget.
AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN HEITIN TO SIGN THE PURCHASE & SALE TO SIGN THE PURHCASE & SALE FOR DEED FOR 9 GLENVIEW ROAD
Chairman Heitin said that the property is in the process of being sold and a Purchase and Sale has been prepared. The Board was being asked to authorize Chairman Heitin to sign the Purchase and Sale on the Board’s behalf.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to sign the Purchase and Sale and deed for 9 Glenview Road on behalf of the Board
POSTIONS ON ANNUAL MEETING ARTICLES
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ARTICLE |
Position |
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Y=Aye IP – Indefinitely Postponed U-Unanimous |
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Special within the Annual |
Aye – U |
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1. Snow and ice deficit |
Aye – U |
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2. Supplemental appropriation for school capital projects by reallocating funds |
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Annual Town Meeting |
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1. Finance Committee Members |
Aye – U |
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2. Act Upon Reports |
IP – U |
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3. Addition to Stabilization Fund |
Aye – U |
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4. Personnel Bylaw |
Aye – U |
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5. Budgets/Compensation of Elected Officers |
Aye – U |
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6. Norfolk County Retirement |
Aye – U |
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7. Unemployment |
Aye – U |
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8. Sharon Friends School Fund records and appointments |
Aye – U |
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9. Annual Audit |
Aye – U |
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10. Remove Deputy Chief of Police position from Civil Service |
Hold Aye - U |
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11. Grant match for fire fighter training for $3,382 for homeland security grant |
Aye – U |
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12. Authorization of sale of 9 Glenview Road |
Aye – U |
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13. Zoning by-law to allow for for-profit recreational use at Sacred Heart Property |
Aye – U |
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14. Change in use for the Sacred Heart Property |
Aye – U |
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15. Long-term lease for Sacred Heart Property (20 YEAR LEASE) |
Aye – U |
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16. Horizons for Youth Property Conservation Restriction Conveyance |
Aye – U |
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17. Authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate and enter into a written agreement and/or modify certain terms and conditions contained in the Waste Acquisition Agreement |
IP – U |
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18. Capital Outlay Articles |
Aye – U |
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19. Veterans’ Exemption |
Aye – U |
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20. Community Preservation Committee Annual Funding – Administrative Expenses |
Aye – U |
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21. Revolving Funds Reauthorizations |
Aye – U |
Selectman Powell said that Article 10 would remove the Deputy Police Chief position from Civil Service. He said though he is in favor of the Article he has a questions about establishing the position and not filling or funding the position. Chairman Heitin said though he supports the position he is concerned that the salary structure will create a ripple effect. Selectman Roach said that he is in favor of the Article and added that he would like to sit down with the Chief regarding the pay structure. Aye – U Article 10
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
APPROVAL OF OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTIONS
Superintendent of Public Works Hooper had sent a memo stating that the 2011 Watering Restrictions would remain the same. They would take effect on May 1 and end on October 1. Watering would be permitted from 6pm – 8 pm either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday depending on your address (odd/even).
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve Superintendent Hooper’s recommendation for water restrictions from May 1, 2011 through October 1, 2001
EASEMENT FOR FARNHAM ROAD CELL TOWER
Town Administrator Puritz stated that the Board had received a memo from Town Engineer Peter O’Cain
providing conditions for approval. In response to a question by Selectman Roach about the potential impact on
utilities Superintendent Hooper stated that the utilities will be buried in concrete three feet below the surface.
he also said that the work timetable will not disrupt use of Farnham Road.
VOTED: (Heitin/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve the easement as set forth and to authorize Town Engineer O’Cain to enforce and issue a stop work order should the provisions of his memo not be met.
APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WHHELED CARTS FOR RECYCLING
Superintendent Hooper explained that the contract covers both 65 gallon carts and 96 gallon carts.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to award the bid for wheeled cars for recycling to Cascade Engineering of Grand Rapids, Michigan for $231,560 who was the low bidder.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Heitin explained that the Audit Committee had met earlier to meet with the Town’s auditors and to review the Balance Sheet and Income Statement as part of the 2008 Audit. He said there were no severe material weaknesses. In addition, he said that the 2009 Audit is in process with material improvements anticipated from the 2008 Audit.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion
Collective Bargaining, Real Property and Pending Litigation and at the end thereof to adjourn to the Pre-Town
Meeting Meeting.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.
Heitin: Aye
Powell: Aye
Roach: Aye