MINUTES

BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

7:00 p.m.

 

The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:05 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

 

transfer of liouqr license form yushiang garden to gingko restaurant dba sichuan gourmet sharon

 

Mr. Lijun Liu and Mr. Hongbo Liu came before the Board of Selectmen in regards to transferring the Liquor License to Gingku Restaurant Inc. dba Sichuan Gourmet Sharon from Yushiang Garden. . Mr. Lijun and Mr. Hongbo own two other restaurants between them.  Mr. Lijun Liu will serve as the manager. 

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to transfer Yushiang Garden’s liquor license to Gingku Restaurant dba Sichuan Gourmet Sharon

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve Lijun Liu as the Manager of Gingku Restaurant dba Sichuan Gourmet Sharon

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve the Regular Session Minutes of August 31, 2010 and September 7, 2010

 

SIGNING OF WARRANT

 

Joel Lessard Chairman of the Finance Committee asked that the Selectmen take a position on the articles earlier than they had in the past.  Selectman Heitin said that he is willing to do so with the understanding that the Selectmen could change their mind.  He added that the Selectmen taking positions earlier should not lessen the level of due diligence required by the Finance Committee.  Mr. Lessard said that will not be the case.

 

Selectmen votes on articles:

 

NUMBER

ARTICLE

 

Vote

1

Change former landfill use from Recreation to General Municipal purposes to allow utility scale solar project

Yes– Unanimous - contingent upon municipal use including recreation

2

Post Office Square Zoning Changes

Hold – until PB presents on Oct. 12th

3

Change sign by-law to comply with Attorney General’s recommendations

Yes – Unanimous

4

Acceptance of deeds in lieu of foreclosure for various properties

Yes – Unanimous

5

Transfer sale proceeds from Glenview Road home sale from Community Preservation Fund to Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Yes – Unanimous

6

Transfer portion of Community Preservation Fund revenues to Debt and Interest Budgets

Yes – Unanimous

7

Reduce the Debt and Interest Budgets

Yes – Unanimous

8

Expand previously appropriated funds for Architectural Services for the High School Roof Replacement to include Project Management Services

Yes – Unanimous

9

Changes to the by-law that would result in the discretion of the Selectmen to not call for a Fall Town Meeting

Yes – Unanimous

 

Selectman Heitin asked that the order of articles be resequenced and that Article 1 & Article 2 be reversed.  Chairman Roach and Selectman Powell were in agreement.

 

VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to sign the 2010 Fall Town Meeting Warrant as resequenced and discussed.

 

 

BANNER APPROVALS

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve the banner request of the Sharon High School PTSO for the Sharon High School Auction, November 29th – December 6th (2nd position)

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve Temple Sinai’s banner request from November 15th – November 22nd (1st position)

 

DISSOLUTION OF HORIZONS FOR YOUTH REUSE COMMITTEE

 

To be held until October 12th Meeting

 

BOARD OF SELECTMEN SPONSORSHIP OF ELECTION DAY FOOD DRIVE

 

Selectman Powell said that four years ago the Board had sponsored a food drive and it was very successful. 

 

VOTED: (Heitin/Powell) Voted unanimously that the Board sponsor a food drive on Election Day November 2nd.

 

ADOPTION OF THE TOWN OF SHARON HAZARDOUS MITIGATION PLAN

 

Town Administrator Puritz that adoption of the plan is formality to ensure that the Town is eligible for FEMA grants. 

 

VOTED: (Heitin/Powell) Voted unanimously to sign and adopt the Town of Sharon Hazard Mitigation Plan.

approval of Solar Salt & Rock SALT Contract Award

 

The Town has received the prices through the Medfield Consortium.  The prices have decreased since last year.

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to award the Solar Salt Contract to Eastern Mineral at $47.63/ton and the Rock Salt Contract to American Rock Salt of Easton, MA at $47.20/ton.

 

approval of banner

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve the banner request of the Sharon Adult Center from October 25 to November 1, 2010 (1st position)

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously: This October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in Massachusetts and across the country.  DVAM evolved from the “Day of Unity” in October 1981.  The day was conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.  The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who was working to end violence against women and their children.  The Day of Unity soon became an entire week devoted to a range of activities conducted at the local, state, and national levels.  In 1989 the U.S. Congress passed a law designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Each year, the Day of Unity is celebrated on the first Monday of October.

 

In an effort to bring attention to domestic violence awareness, a campaign called “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” was started.  Landmarks such as Niagara Falls, bridges, statues, and buildings will be illuminated for a day, a week, or the month.  Locally, the spot light in front of the Sharon Police station will shine purple for the month of October. The purpose light symbolizes the courage of domestic violence (DV) survivors and helps bring awareness about the prevalence of DV.  Since DV thrives in silence and in darkness, it is important that we shine the light on DV to bring it out of the shadows and out from behind closed doors.

 

Domestic violence comes in many forms including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.  If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence contact the Sharon Police.  If you want to make a confidential call to an advocate about domestic violence and services available, you can contact the following local agencies:

 

HUGS Sharon  781-784-5056 www.hugsh-sharon.org and New Hope 1-800-323-4673 www.new-hpe.org

 

DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT – SHARON FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

Chairman Roach explained that there are several items currently held by the Fire Department including: 2001 Pumper valued at $50,000; Phone System; and Digital Fire Alarm System.  The 2001 Pumper is to be purchased by the Town of Stoughton and there are also buyers for the other two items.

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to declare property as detailed by Chair as surplus.

approval of “Notice of Award” for Sharon community Center Roof Replacement and Renovation Project Bid

 

approval OF “Notice of Award” for Sharon community Center Roof

Replacement and Renovation Project Bid

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to award the bid for the Sharon Community Center Roof

Replacement and renovation project bid to Boston Exterior of Arlington MA for $15,890 and to authorize the

Chair to sign and to make this contingent upon final review by the Chair.

 

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 Board adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

 

Roach:   Aye

Powell:  Aye

Heitin:   Aye