HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-17-1997Board of Selectmen
Minutes
September 17, 1997
4:00 PM
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Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk Royle, Selectmen CPI Wj W ;Ma$A, 5alid
Robinson
Richard Boucher
1. 4:00 PM Town Manager Interviews
• 4:00 PM Richard Boucher*
• 5:00 PM Thomas Bercher
• 6:20 PM Dinner Break
• 7:00 PM John D'Agostino
*2. 8:00 PM Questions and Comments
Selectman Colella apologized for comments he made during last week's
Selectmen's meeting regarding a proposal to locate a home for four autistic adults
in a residential neighborhood, Highland Avenue. Citizens of the Highland Avenue
neighborhood voiced their concerns, and Selectman Colella stated that he now
regrets the comments he made and apologized several times.
Danny MacKay, father of an II year old autistic child, told Selectman Colella
that he and his wife were deeply hurt when they read the newspaper article
containing his comments.
Doris and Albert Koller, parents of a special needs daughter, stated that they were
also upset with Selectman Colella's comments and invited him to visit with their
special needs children.
Randy Welch, mother of tivo special needs children, expressed her dismay at Mr.
Colella's statement.
Richard Devine, Morgan Road, suggested the $20,000 donation from Great
Woods and Rage Against the Machine be divided evenly among people who called
Great Woods the evening of the "Rage" concert. Mr. Devine also read a letter
from the Attorney General's Office stating that his office should not have
approved Article 1 of the March 10, 1997, Special Town Meeting, containing a
building permit limit.
Peter DeTrolio, Elm Street, complimented the new Town Hall landscaping.
Marianne and Peter Kinney, Gilbert Street residents, requested the Selectmen
write a letter to legislators in support of "No Thru Trucking" on Gilbert Sheet,
Bungay Road, Otis Street, and Balcom Street.
Motion: To send representatives a letter strongly urging "No Thin Trucking"
on Gilbert Sheet, Bungay Road, Otis Street, and Balcom Sheet and
stating that the issue is not the bridge, but the narrowness of Gilbert
Sheet and the fact that there are no sidewalks. Copy to Mass
Highway.
(Mahana - Royle) All in favor. PASSES.
3. Warrant No. 12 - $3,162,242.49
Motion: To approve.
( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. Chairman Madan abstained
fiom all Building Department items; Clerk Royle abstained fiom all
Health Department items and Voucher No. 2655; and Selectman
Colella abstained fi•om Voucher No. 2495.
4. Special Town Meeting Date
Motion: To set the Special Town Meeting Date for Monday, November 17,
1997.
( Royle- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES.
5. Town Hall Building Discussion
Clerk Royle asked the Acting Town Manager for an update on the Town Hall
building, specifically the air conditioning unit and entrance way flooding. Acting
Manager Boucher responded that nothing has clogged in the pipes on the sheets
surrounding the Town Hall and catch basins have been cleaned. The Municipal
Building Committee wonders why the Town Hall is flooding now when it hasn't
for the last eight months. The Town Engineer is reviewing a flow analysis, and
the architect is reviewing plans. Chairman Madan commented on the drainage
pipe that had been installed at the wrong pitch and the valve gauge referred to in a
memorandum from the engineers for the project. Mrs. Royle suggested that if
these problems are not rectified, a meeting may be in order with the Municipal
Building Committee and Town Counsel. Acting Manager Boucher responded that
Town Counsel has already been involved.
6. Adjournment 8:50 PM
Motion: To adjourn.
(Mahana - Royle) All in favor. PASSES.
C rk's Signature Date of Approval