MINUTES

BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

7:00 p.m.

 

The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:05 p.m. in the Sharon Town Hall with Chairman Walter “Joe” Roach, Selectman, Selectman Richard A. Powell, Selectman William A. Heitin and Town Administrator Benjamin Puritz

 

RECREATION DIRECTOR BRETT MACGOWAN: RECOMMENDATION for summer 2011 beach tag pricing and discussion regarding triathloN

 

Recreation Director MacGowan said that the Recreation Advisory Committee had reviewed last year’s beach tag fees and was recommending no change.  He reviewed the fees with the Board.  There were two residents in attendance who expressed concern about the access of visiting out-of-town family members to the lake front. The old policy stated that any visitors had to be accompanied by a Sharon resident who had purchased beach passes.  The concerned residents wanted their visiting children and grandchildren to be able to access the lake without the Sharon resident in attendance. Director MacGowan said that the Recreation Advisory Committee did not want to make changes to the current policy.  Chairman Roach said that there would be a follow-up meeting to discuss this and asked that the Recreation Advisory Committee review the current policy and bring forth a proposal if possible.

 

VOTED:   (Powell/Heitin) Voted to adopt beach tag fees as proposed by the Recreation Advisory Committee and Recreation Director Brett MacGowan

 

Recreation Director MacGowan then spoke about the 2011 Triathlon.  He introduced Tim Richmond of MaxPerformance and said that MaxPerformance has done an excellent job in the past.  He said the Recreation Advisory Committee has recommended a one year contract with MaxPerformance.  Tim Richmond spoke and asked that he be advised of the 2012 date prior to the 2011 event so that he could let the triathlon participants know of the date ahead of time.  Chairman Roach stated that there is going to be major road construction projects along the traditional Triathlon route.  Therefore, he doesn’t want to provide the 2011 Thiathaloners with the date for the 2012 race.  Selectman Powell said that the contract should state that the route is flexible.

Tim Richmond said that he expects about 550 participants.  In addition, MaxPerformace is going to donate $3,000 to the Town.

 

VOTED:   (Heitin/Powell) Voted to approve the August 14, 2011 Annual Triathlon contract with MaxPerformance with a maximum of 550 participants, a starting time of 8am and a donation to the Town of $3,000.  In addition an alternate route will be adopted in event the primary route is unavailable. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

VOTED:  (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve the Regular Session Minutes of January 4, 2011   

 

APPROVAL OF BANNER REQUESTS

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve the banner request of the Sharon Garden Club from May 18 -21, 2011 (1st position)

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve the banner request of the First Congregational Church from November 25 – December 3, 2011 for the annual Christmas Bazaar (1st  position)

 

 

CONSIDER appointment OF joan spano to the cultural arts council

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to appoint Joan Spano to the Cultural Arts Council

 

REQUEST BY SHARON CHEERLEADERS TO FUNDRAISE IN TOWN CENTER

 

Chairman Roach said it was important that the Sharon cheerleaders stay on the sidewalk because of the large amount of snow.

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to approve the request by the Sharon Cheerleaders to fundraise in the Town Center

 

OTHER

 

Selectman Powell read a proclamation recognizing Percival Odonell Crichlow on his 100th birthday.

 

Recreation Director Brett MacGowan announced that there is a group of people who are willing to donate a bench for the dog park. 

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously to accept the donation of a bench for the Dog Park.

 

VOTED: (Powell/Heitin) Voted unanimously that the Board move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining for union and non-union personnel, pending litigation and real property including the Horizons for Youth Administrative Building lease. All of the issues if discussed in public would have a deleterious impact on the Town’s negotiating position.  At the conclusion of Executive Session the Board will adjourn for the evening.

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

 

Roach:   Aye

Heitin:   Aye

Powell:  Aye