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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 3-17-1993BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA March 17, 1993 1. 7:00 P.M. Review of Correspondence 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order a) Salute the Flag b) Re- organization c) Minutes of March 10, 1993 d) Warrant #39 e) Licenses & Permits f) Correspondence 3. 7:50 P.M. Questions & Comments 4. Old Business a) Town Manager - Goals & objectives process - Storm report - Street acceptance process b) Selectmen 5. New Business a) Tom Manager - Health insurance forum - I.D.C. April 26th Business Forum b) Selectmen 6. Adjournment l BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 17, 1993 PRESENT: Selectmen Pasquale, Penney, Robinson, Ronald, Royle; Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order by the Town Manager at 7:30 P.M. and the Flag saluted. He then called for nominations for Chairman of the Board: Amos Robinson Joe Pasquale Selectman Penney asked if there was any policy concerning this. The sec- retary explained that it is generally the Selectman who is in his /her last year of the three -year term, and that she had had this confirmed by the Town Clerk. Dianne Royle pointed out that is the way Ed Tartufo was named to be Chairman and Willie Sarro before him. Joe Pasquale received the majority of votes. He took the chair and called for nominations for Clerk of the Board: Douglas Ronald received a unanimous vote. Chairman Pasquale then advised that Selectman Ronald was a little under the weather tonight and asked Selectman Penney to cover the Clerk's position one more time. 2. Minutes of March 10. 1993 MOTION: To approve the Minutes of March 10, 1993. Robinson /Penney VOTED: 3 -0 Ronald & Royle abstained 3. Warrant #39 MOTION: To approve Warrant #39 in the amount of $572,251.66, dated March 16, 1993, broken down as follows: General Fund - $375,507.64 Special Revenue - 1,354.66 Sewer Expense - 8,618.31 Water Expense - 9,613,60 Electric Enterprise - 176,975.24 Trust - 182.21 Robinson /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 Royle abstained on Board of .Health items 4. Correspondence a) Letter to the Board from William S. Bruno, 51 S. Main Street, re: Vendor License. b) Copy of letter to the Board of Assessors from Dept. of Revenue, Divi- sion of Local Services, re: Notification of Certification. c) Notice from Together We Can Ages 8 -11 Committee re: Sweetheart Dance Friday, March 26th, 7 -9 P.M. at the Jordan /Jackson Cafeteria. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING (" MARCH 17, 1993 PAGE 2 d) Letter to the Board from Marie Brooks, President, Norton Estates Coop. Corp. re: Noise from Great Woods, and a request to be advised of any future Selectmen meetings regarding noise regulations and/or their license. Selectman Penney asked the Town Manager to advise Marie Brooks there will be a public hearing prior to conclusion of the issue; to date they have only had work shops. e) Copy of letter to William Haynes, Trustee, HPC Realty Trust from the Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection re: Hatheway & Patterson Approval of Short Term Measure Proposal. f) Letter to the Board from Bristol County Commissioners re: Invitation to Bristol County Advisory Board to the Commissioners meeting for Tuesday, March 23rd when the Board will explain the difficulties it is having with preparation of the budget for FY -93. g) Memorandum to Retirement Unit Officials from Bristol County Retire- ment Board re: Early Retirement Seminar. h) Copy of letter to the Board of Assessors from Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Division of Local Services, re: FY -93 Tax Rate reviewed and approved by the Bureau of Accounts. 5. Licenses & Permits None 6. Questions & Comments None 7. Old Business a) The Town Manager welcomed the two new Selectmen, Dianne Royle and Douglas Ronald, then congratulated Joe Pasquale as Chairman. b) The Town Manager asked the Board members to reconsider his offer to set goals and objectives and to begin with Ken Edwards of Motorola - Codex as facilitator; he suggested a calendar of dates in April and May. Chairman Pasquale said he would like to have a workshop next week, starting at 6:30 P.M.; if necessary a half hour could be taken for any business, Warrant, etc., which requires immediate attention. c) Bill reported the cost of the ''93 Blizzard was $25,224 for all ex- penses. `It means we are only over the budgeted amount by $8,900 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 17, 1993 PAGE 3 and he hopes to receive reimbursement from the State, or he will trans- fer from an existing balance. He then commended Bob Buttons, Civil Defense Director, John Larch, Director of the Electric Department, and his entire staff, Chief Earls and Chief Sliney for their extreme ef- forts during the Storm. He went on to say the services rendered for people in need was exemplary; everybody did what they had to do. When you pay quality tax bills, you get quality service too. Chairman Pasquale commented that Selectman Robinson was also out and riding with the crews. Bill said there was good coordination with the School Department also, aided by Business Manager, Bob Gurek. d) Bill advised the two new Selectmen that Shaun Burke, Planning and Com- munity Development Director, has put together comprehensive information regarding the process for Street Acceptances. Selectman Penney again brought up the issue of the Town Engineer sign- ing the plans. Bill advised that Bob Swanson, Town Engineer, would rather not have to do that for legal reasons. Selectman Penney said he would look into it. e) Selectman Penney said he had reviewed the Waste Management contract and he would like to have the Town indemnified for any future problem that might arise with disposal of trash. He then brought up rules and procedures for Boards of Selectmen; is it possible to request copies from other towns? The Selectmen Handbook was mentioned; it has been ordered for the two new members. f) Selectwoman Royle asked about scheduling for bi- monthly meetings with other boards and committees. Chairman Pasquale asked for Boards' desires; Selectwoman Royle suggested haveing similar boards /committees Chairmen meet together. Chairman Pasquale mentioned monthly meetings with Chairmen of all boards and committees, at a workshop, and they then could take a report back to their boards /committees. Selectman Penney said maybe both could be done. Selectwoman Royle felt it would be good for public re- lations:. Chairman Pasquale suggested trying to do both, scheduling one or two boards /committees for each meeting, for a half hour, start- ling with three boards in April. He said he would like to schedule all Chairman of all committees for April lst at 7:00 P.M., and have them submit questions in advance. 8. New Business a) The Town Manager distributed and commented on information and meeting covering the Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group concerning its effort to "consolidate the risk pool ". There will be a meeting at the Easton Water District March 30th, 7:00 P.M. Chairman Pasquale, Select - woman Royle and Selectman Ronald said they will attend. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 17, 1993 PAGE 4 b) The Town Manager mentioned the I.D.C. Forum April 26th when Congressmen Blute and Frank will be there. It will be hosted by Mororola -Codex Corp and disucssion will cover how to expand the tax base and create jobs. Bill said he hopes to have Cable TV film it. c) Selectman Robinson commented on the reorganization policy, saying he would like to see it made a top priority at a workshop. d) Chairman Pasquale said he would like to send letters of congratulations to Linda Chilson and Natalie Ruppert, Larry Roberts and Jim Grady for being elected. He said he would also like to schedule one workshop every month. Select- man Penney said he was a strong advocate of workshops. Chairman Pas- quale suggested scheduling the first Wednesday of each month as a Work- shop: March 24th, there will be no meeting April 7th, April 14th meet- ing start at 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. as an open meeting, then workshop at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Pasquale asked Board members to submit suggestions for the workshops. Goals & objectives, rules and procedures, municipal bud- get, Bird Road updating, Town Meeting Warrant were mentioned. e) Chairman Pasquale said he has set a joint meeting with the School Commit- tee for April 21st, and he would like to meet with Boards of Selectmen from surrounding towns for the May 5th workshop. He asked the Town Manager to give them advance notice. f) The secretary was asked to line up meetings with boards and committees, scheduling them a week in g) Chairman Pasquale then asked for a possible Town to discussion concerning the School Reform Bill. Manager) said the hot issue is choice of schools cautioned 'Be careful waiting for the State'. Chairmen of Town advance. Meeting date which led Bill Williams (Town Selectwoman Dianne h) Chairman Pasquale referred to the Cable Advisory Board and said one thing was very clear, the Cable Access is a very good committee. He said he would like to form a Cable Advisory Board to ensure compliance. His suggestion: one Selectmen appointee; one from School Committee; one from the Town Manager's staff; one from the Cable Access Board of Direc- tors; one from 'at large', or Finance Committee. Chairman Pasquale said he will work with Atty. Howard Horton to draft an agreement. i) Selectman Penney asked for an update on DPW projects and road resurfac- ing. A Next week's workshop, under Rules - agenda items timetable. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 17, 1993 PAGE 5 9. Adjournment MOTION: To adjourn (at 8:40 P.M.) Penney /Royle VOTED: 5 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: L0 3Af(`7 Date signed