HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-1-1995BOARD OF SELECTMEN
FEBRUARY 1, 1995 05 FE } 7 u' 10: 39
MINUTES
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PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Pasquale, Penney and Royle,
William F. Williams, Town Manager
1. The workshop was called to order at 7:40 PM.
a. Improvements on Old Colony Way:
Mr. Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, addressed the Board of Selectmen. There is a
drainage problem on the section of road, in downtown, called Old Colony Way. Mr.
Swanson distributed a plan of the area. He recommended changing the manholes to
round grates to help alleviate the flooding situation, relocating the trash containers to
the owners land and paving the area.
Selectmen Comments: The Selectmen cormnented on the possibility of increased
parking spaces, oil water separators, support of the downtown businesses and
compliments on the plan.
b. Budget Review:
Mr. Jerry Scherma, Veteran's Agent, presented his budget to the Selectmen. The
Finance Committee (FinCom) had met with Mr. Scherma and they worked on revising
the budget. The original budget amount for $72,935 was reduced by $21,000 to
$51,935. If additional money is needed for services then a transfer must take place so
that services can be maintained.
The Board of Assessors had presented their FinCom revised budget to the Board of
Selectmen. There was an increase in the secretarial budget due to the return of the
secretary from medical leave. They expect an increase in the court cost associated with
the appraisal process. The Board of Assessors are planning "Public Relations Sessions"
to help educate the residents on the revaluation process.
Mr. Bertram Cook, Building Inspector, presented his budget to the Board of Selectmen.
He stated that he is conducting a survey in the area for inspection fees. The Board and
Mr. Cook discussed the addition of the mechanical inspector. The revenue was
projected based on a 4 year average income. This is a conservative figure based on
historical data not judgmental predictions. The inspectors are required to complete 15
hours of technical training per year. Mr. Cook was asked to recalculate his revenues
and fees.
Mr. Robert Swanson, Tox"i Engineer, presented the budgets for the Waste Water and
Water Departments. There will be an increase in the scheduled overtime due to the
installation of the 500 new residential water meters. There will also be an increase in
expenses due to the purchase of the water meters. A new program to test for leaks in the
water main will also be implemented this year. The Ash Well program is progressing
as planned. Mr. Swanson stated that there are some capital projects that he would like
to implement this year The Board and Mr. Swanson discussed capacity at the Waste
Water Treatment Plant, potential ownership of a parcel abutting Beaumonts Pond, use of
cooperative students for engineering studies, Williams Street Bridge project and figure
sewer projects. Mr. Swanson was asked to recalculate revenues.
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Mr. Williams asked the Board of Selectmen to give some thought on a policy decision
concerning the capacity at the Waste Water Treatment Plant
MOTION: To close the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting.
(Penney/Pasquale) 5 -0 -0 PASSES
Mr. Williams reported to the board on the progress of the Municipal Building
Committee and the Capital Plan - Municipal Projects. The Committee will be hiring an
architect soon for the Municipal Projects.
MOTION: To authorize Selectmen Ronald, Selectwoman Royle and Mr.
Williams, Town Manager to act as the sole voting members from
the associate members to hire the architect for the Municipal
Projects.(Permey/Pasquale) 5 -0 -0 PASSES.
(NOTE: All associate members can contribute to the decision process with the
exception of the final vote.)
Future agenda items:
The method of the routing slip was discussed briefly more research and thought needs to
be devoted to this item.
The February 18, 1995, Planning Forum is progressing. More invitations are being
mailed into the community and this will be featured in the local newspapers this week.
The situation at the train station needs to be reviewed.
The budget process is to be scheduled for a later date in February, after all the Boards,
Committees and Departments have met with the FinCom.
Adjournment - 10:30PM
MOTION: To adjourn. (Penney/Ronald) 5 -0 -0 PASSES
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Date of Acceptance