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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-10-13Board of Selectmen Minutes July 10, 2013 Present: Jess Aptowitz; Chairman, Doug Annino; Vice Chairman, Kevin Moran; Clerk, George Dentino, Olivier Kozlowski William Ross, Town Manager Chairman Aptowitz called the meeting to order. The Chairman stated that the meeting is being Broadcast live and will be taaed for future broadcast. Mr. Moran read the public hearing notice into record. Motion: To open the public hearing concerning the application of Community Care Pharmacy, Inc. (Kozlowski/Dentino) PASSES 4:0 Ms. Lauretta Okoye, 32 Hill Street, Foxboro, is present before the Board. Ms. Okoye is planning to rent a 2,000 square foot space at 214 Rumford where she will dedicate 1,000 square feet towards a pharmacy and the other 1,000 square feet towards a retail package store (wine and beer only). Ms. Okoye has been a registered pharmacist for approximately 17 years and would like to bring a local pharmacy to the coimnunity where all insurances would be accepted, prescriptions could be delivered to the elderly and employee Mansfield residents. Ms. Okoye felt that having the wine and beer would assist in establishing the pharmacy. Mr. Moran asked Ms. Okoye her background regarding her pharmaceutical license. She stated that she has been a registered pharmacist for 17 years but has worked in the industry for 20 years in such businesses as CVS and Walgreens. She has her own pharmacies, already established, both in Boston and has an agreement with the Bureau of Prisons where she provides prescriptions to residents of half -way homes. Although she has never sold alcohol she stated she understands the restrictions and strictness involved with that license given her pharmaceutical background. Mr. Annino stated he will abstain from voting as Ms. Okoye is looking to rent at a location which he had designed. Mr. Kozlowski asked if Community Care is a chain. Ms. Okoye stated this is the first Community Care but she hopes to have additional "Community Care" pharmacies in the future to go along with her two existing pharmacies in Boston. Mr. Kozlowski explained that he had Tracey Whalen research the "standard of review" in regards to what is paired with a retail alcohol license. Ms. Whalen reported that according to the ABCC there is no set "standard ". Mr. Kozlowski stated that although this concept is new to him he didn't feel it was government's place to judge the business model. Mr. Kozlowski asked Ms. Okoye if she knew of other pharmacies selling alcohol in Massachusetts. Ms. Okoye had noted Walgreens and Wal -Mart as having pharmacies with a alcohol license but Mr. Kozlowski noted that those are all rather large chain businesses. Ms. Okoye stated that it is not a new business model and mentioned that the Board of Pharmacy also has to inspect and approve Ms. Okoye's plan/business model prior to opening. Mr. Dentino can't fathom that there is no restriction on what kinds of businesses can apply for a retail alcohol licenses. Mr. Dentino noted that in the past pharmacies could apply for a liquor license for medicinal purposes but this business model is new to him and questioned how many are in existence in Massachusetts. Mr. Dentino did not consider a business such as Walgreens as a Board Of selectmen's Meeting July 10, 2013 Page I of 10 pharmacy due to the size and variety of products sold. Ms. Okoye can provide the Board with list pharmacies within Massachusetts that also sell alcohol. Ms. Okoye further explained that there will be two separate entrances, one dedicated to the pharmacy and the other to the retail package store. Chairman Aptowitz felt it is the Board's job to question if there is a public need for a retail package store in that location. He noted that there are seven retail package stores currently within a half mile radius of the location where Ms. Okoye would like to open her business (The Store, Tedeschi's, Cork's ect.). Chairman Aptowitz asked Tracey Whalen what the status of retail licenses are in the Town. Ms. Whalen reported that Ms. Okoye is applying for the last retail alcohol license for the Town and noted that there was an applicant interested but has not submitted any paperwork. Chairman Aptowitz noted that Ms. Okoye had stated she has no experience selling beer and wine. Ms. Okoye stated she has experience in selling other products such as cigarettes and prescriptions which have legal restrictions. Chairman Aptowitz inquired about the store layout. Ms. Okoye noted that there has been no layout established but that a customer will be able to enter the pharmacy to get to the retail alcohol without having to go back outside and vice versa. Ms. Okoye stated that in all her years in business she has not had a break in or theft of any kind. Chairman Aptowitz asked Mr. Annino if this facility was able to handle large delivery trucks to which Mr. Annino stated that it could. Mr. Dentino noted that in reviewing the floor plan that there is far less space dedicated to the pharmacy than to the alcohol portion of the space. Ms. Okoye stated that according to the pharmaceutical board the requirement is a minimum of 300 square feet. Mr. Dentino remarked that the space for the retail alcohol space far exceeds the pharmacy space. Ms. Okoye noted that the model for her pharmacies is a "community pharmacy" where a customer can come in and wait in a relaxed environment with a magazine or watch television, it is not filled with shelves and aisles. Mr. Dentino felt that this is more a retail alcohol space and that the pharmacy is just a part of it. Mr. Dentino was unsure if there was a need for another retail alcohol space in that location. Mr. Kozlowski stated the Board should be looking at whether or not there is a need for the retail alcohol license and asked if there was a way to grant the license on the condition of approval through the pharmaceutical board. Chairman Aptowitz stated that, per the ABCC, the Board cannot deny the license based on what it is being paired with and that a condition of that nature would be contradictory. The Chairman stated the Board needs to decide what is best for Mansfield. Mr. Kozlowski noted that there is the Produce Barn on Route 140 in Norton which has a retail package store, produce store and hardware store all under one roof which is probably the closest example. Chairman Aptowitz asked for questions from the public. Jill Colella of 266 North Main Street in Mansfield noted that a Walgreens in Boston just opened a new location where it is one stop shopping for basic needs, pharmaceutical needs and also beer and wine. Ms. Colella felt that Ms. Okoye's model targets one stop shopping, which she personally would rather have. Mr. Dentino appreciated Ms. Colella's opinion but did not consider Walgreens a pharmacy because the pharmacy is not the primary use but a secondary use. Chairman Aptowitz asked what Ms. Okoye's plans were on being on the premises given she has other locations. Ms. Okoye was hoping to be functional by October and that she planned on being Board Of selectmen's Meeting kdy 10, 2013 Page 2 of 10 onsite for the pharmacy 40 hours a week and hiring an additional person for the retail alcohol. The Chairman noted the Board takes the sale of alcohol very seriously and need to ensure that trained personnel will be on site. Ms. Okoye stated that she will be the manager of record for the Pharmacy and then she will hire a manager of record for the alcohol but that she will be oil site for 60 hours a week to oversee the entire business. The Board and Ms. Okoye discussed the importance of ensuring that anyone working on the retail alcohol side of this business will need to be properly trained in accordance with the ABCC law. Motion: To close the public hearing regarding the application of Community Care Pharmacy, Inc. (Moran/Kozlowski) 4:0:1 (Annino ABSTAINS) Mr. Moran likes the business model put forth before the Board but questioned if there is a public need being served. Mr. Moran is struggling with allocating the license due to a need having to be satisfied. Motion: To grant the license for a retail package facility at 214 Rumford, Community Care Pharmacy, Inc. (Kozlowski /Moran) Discussion: Mr. Dentin stated he basis his opinions on competition and the freedom to do that. He feels Mansfield is well populated with establishments and has never stopped anyone from having a business and succeed in the Town. Mr. Dentino would still like to know the number of these establishments in Massachusetts. Mr. Kozlowski stated this is an odd combination for him but just because he hadn't necessarily seen this type of business doesn't mean it won't work. He felt that the Board has given out licenses to establishments within close proximity of each other previously, creating competition. Chairman Aptowitz asked Mr. Dentino if he would like to table the vote until a later date until he received the information on the number of these types of licenses. Mr. Dentino stated that the information would not factor in his decision. He felt that the need will be satisfied by the success or the demise of the operation and that will prove if there is a need. Motion: To grant the license for a retail package facility at 214 Rumford, Community Care Pharmacy, Inc. (Kozlowski/Moran) 3:1:1 ( Aptowitz NAY, Annino ABSTAINS) (? . ep� - °li r�>>i<:ess Q g tVI� ; re __ .nralgProtee lneludr ¢i n�f-c �ItaYSmg= Chairman Antnwit7. noted that it came to the Board's attention that there were snonsorshin levels attached to the fund raising campaign for the Mansfield Mural. The Chairman understood that depending on the level of sponsorship there would be recognition of logo or name on the mural. The Board invited the Committee to clarify what these sponsorships include. Scott Brigante and Ken Butler are present from the Mansfield Mural Committee. Mr. Brigante explained to the Board that the underlying painting (outlining), which is the first step to the mural, has begun and to date the Committee has raised $31,156 in monetary donations, in kind donations of paint and material but the majority is in monetary donations. Mr. Brigante explained that the funding that will allow for the completion of the mural possible is a collaboration between the citizens of the Town and area and the business community. Mr. Brigante believed that corporate sponsors will be responsible for at least half of the money raised for the Board Of Selectmen's Meeting July 10, 2013 Page 3 of 10 project. Mr. Brigante stated that the Committee is aware of both the importance of the corporate sponsors and also the concerns that the Committee not take the sponsorship and turn it into an inadvertent advertising campaign. The Committee wants to acknowledge the donors and find a way for them to add value to their investments but to honor the purpose of the mural, which is to showcase the unique characteristics of the history of the Town. Mr. Brigante explained that the Committee created a level of sponsorship where the top level is a $5,000 donation (where there are currently 3 with a maximum of 8 donors) which includes a 24" x 36" space where the designer will create a faux engraving of the business name and logo on the mural. Mr. Brigante explained that it is an indication of being carved into the mural but in fact it is just the way the artist uses shading that it appears to be carved. Mr. Brigante stated that 90% of the project will be completed by the end of August with 100% completion sometime in September, but stated that it is all weather related. Chairman Aptowitz noted that the Board's first concern was that the Mural was started prior to the entirety of the funds being raised and secondly that corporate sponsorship issue was never addressed in the Committee's presentation at Town Meeting when they went for approval for the mural from the residents. The Chairman and the Board are concerned that the residents did not have all the information before they voted their approval. Mr. Brigante stated that the Committee took a calculated risk to start the mural so that the residents and potential investors could visualize the mural in hopes of creating more enthusiasm and to solidify more investors. Mr. Brigante reported that since the mural has been started they have received additional sponsors. Mr. Brigante explained that failure is not an option but there is a safety valve, in the form of IF something goes wrong, of money set aside to return the wall to its original state. The fundraising goal is $50,000 and currently they are a little over $30,000. Mr. Brigante did admit that there was no mention of sponsorships within the presentation given at Town Meeting but the thought was that it was mentioned verbally in terms of the residents and business supporting the mural. Mr. Butler added that the money received in donations also includes upkeep to the mural and the kiosk that is to be placed on the North Common. Mr. Annino stated that there is no kiosk for the North Common. There are current plans for the North Common already in place that will not give way for a kiosk. There was a discussion about an informational panel and that was all. Mr. Annino will reserve judgment on the mural however is stated he is very concerned about the amount of advertising on the mural. He noted Mansfield is not for sale and he does not feel this right or fair to the residents of Mansfield who voted. Mr. Annino is quite upset as he feels these are not sponsorships but rather advertisements. Mr. Armin realizes that monies need to be raised to sponsor the mural but that the Board goes to great lengths when reviewing banners to ensure no corporate sponsors are on them for the purpose that no corporation receives advertising on the Town's dime. This all came to a surprise to Mr. Annino and he felt it degrades the Town and the Mural. Mr. Butler stated that he has done numerous functions which required sponsorships through his MMAS work and he has always done something to recognize donors. Mr. Butler noted that if you look around Town there are sponsorships on Town property such as the athletic fields, commons, benches, trash barrels, ect. Mr. Annino noted that in no way is this situation the same as what Mr. Butler is referring to and stated this is not the bill of goods the Town was sold. Mr. Butler respectfully disagreed. Chairman Aptowitz discussed that the renderings did not show the sponsorship section to which Mr. Butler disagreed. Chairman Aptowitz stated that it was the Board's decision to let the residents decide as to the creation of the mural and that the sponsorship issue was not brought to Board Of Selectmen's Meeting July 10, 2013 Page 4 of 10 their attention at Town Meeting. Mr. Brigante stated that if they could spin back time and do over again they would be more implicit in regards to the sponsorship. Mr. Brigante asked what the Board would like to do going forward to honor the sponsors. Chairman Aptowitz noted that in the Corie Shea fundraising it wasn't about "Business X" getting mentioned on the memorial as a sponsor. The Chairman noted a tasteful booklet was created listing all those who took part in aiding the memorial. The Chairman noted a model along those lines and have the sponsorships kept off the wall. Chairman Aptowitz wished that this was made clearer at the Town Meeting and felt that the Committee should not have started before all the funds were raised. Mr. Brigante stated it was important to take all of the Board's concerns back to the Committee to look at the best way to provide acknowledgement and address the Board's concerns. Mr. Annino would like to see tasteful ways for the recognition of the donors by the Committee other than having it on the mural. Mr. Moran understood the issue with beginning the mural before having all the funds and also understands the need for sponsorships. Mr. Moran's concern is that due to the size of the mural you really want it to be iconic and sponsorships on such a large space doesn't lend the right tone of the mural. Mr. Brigante noted the positive feedback from the residents at last night's Family Fun Night sponsored by the DBA. Chairman Aptowitz did congratulate the Committee on their efforts and hard work. Mr. Kozlowski inquired as to the levels of sponsorships to which Mr. Brigante stated there was the $5,000 level where the name /logo would be faux etched and a $2,500 level where the name /logo would be smaller and even have a likeness of you in the crowd at the trotting park section. Mr. Dentino is not excited about the sponsorship on the mural. He would like to see something along the lines of a temporary banner. He felt that space is a premium and that if the Committee started with 8 donors, soon it would be 88 because how can you limit it and decide who gets it. Mr. Dentino also felt that the word "Mansfield" was too large and ate up most of the wall. Mr. Dentino is excited for its completion. The Board, Mr. Brigante and Mr. Butler agreed to meet again at the next Board of Selectmen meeting on July 24 ". _ Chairman Aptowitz noted that this appointment was discussed previously and the Board stated that the position needed to be posted. Ms. Whalen noted that the opening was posted and no other applicants applied. Motion: To appoint James Ragazzo to the Audit Committee (Armino/Kozlowski) Mr. Dentino asked that the Board follow a procedure of receiving a written resignation from a member who is not seeking reappointment prior to filling that seat. All Board members were in favor of that suggestion. Motion: To appoint James Ragazzo to the Audit Committee (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 Chairman Aptowitz asked Ms. Whalen to inform Mr. Raggazzo and for Mr. Ross to schedule a meetine of the Audit Committee to discuss Year end and annoint a chairman. Chairman Aptowitz noted that Paul DesRensis was unable to attend tonight but did reach out to the Chairman concerning the discussion of renewing the Town Counsel contract. The Chairman noted that previous Town Counsel served the Town for over 20 years and the Town decided to bid out in Board Of Selectmen's Meeting July 10, 2013 Page 5 of 10 favor of a new counsel with different rates. The Chairman noted that it does take about a year for counsel to get up to speed and he is in favor of extending Deutsche Williams for another term. He noted that in his discussion with Mr. DeRRensis the retainer would remain at the same price but any other matters, ie specialty cases, would increase by $5 per hour. Chairman Aptowitz noted that he had asked Mr. Ross as invoices were received to ensure the Town was being properly billed. Mr. Ross noted that he does go through each invoice and in over three years any questions were met with professionalism and changed to the retainer rate if found to be in error. Mr. Dentino inquired what the specialty rate was to which Mr. Ross noted it is $180 and they are asking for a $5 an hour increase to $185. Mr. Aptowitz asked Mr. Ross to speak about Mr. Colomb's services from Murphy Hess regarding the Town's contract negotiations. Mr. Ross noted Mr. Colomb has been working with him for all contract negotiations and he is very comfortable with his knowledge and finds him to be successful with situations that needed to be wrapped up from the previous administration. Mr. Ross noted how helpful it is to have Deb Herbert in his office as she is an expert with contract language and saves the Town money. Mr. Ross would like to continue using Murphy Hess for contract negotiations only. Mr. Annino inquired as to how much the Town has paid Deutsche Williams and Mr. Ross stated lie would get the exact figure as of year -end and report back to him. Mr. Armin also inquired if the fee included secretarial services to which Mr. Ross reported no. Mr. Dentino felt that normally the party, who would like their contract renewed, would be present before the Board. Chairman Aptowitz stated that Mr. DeRensis reached out to him to express his desire to continue working with the Town but unfortunately he could not be present due to illness. Mr. Dentine stated that the Board typically does not work this way and lie does not want this to become a precedent. Mr. Dentine felt that, when renewing contracts, the party should be present to address any questions or concerns. Chairman Aptowitz explained that he made an executive decision to keep the topic on the agenda due to the fact that the contract has already expired and that the Board is working on a summer schedule and noted that Mr. DeRensis sent an email to the entire Board. Mr. Annino agreed with Mr. Dentino that this is a $200,000 contract and when the Board is discussing something of this importance the party should be present. Mr. Moran felt that the only reason for Mr. DeRensis to be present was if there was a discrepancy over the $5 an hour increase or if the Town decided to bid out. Mr. Annino and Mr. Dentino are only asking that the Board be consistent with the process. Mr. Kozlowski noted that in the email from Mr. DeRensis there was no request for a delay and that Mr. DeRensis gave a contact number if there were questions during the discussion. Motion: To renew the current contract for Deutsche Williams through June 30, 2014 with 2 one year renewals, changing dates and the $5 increase in specialty services (Kozlowski/Moran) PASSES 4:0:1 (Dentin ABSTAINS — due to not wanting to set a precedent) None Board Of selectmen's Meeting July 10, 2013 Page 6 of 10 Motion: To approve Town Vendor Warrant 13O53T $308,264.56 (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 Electric Department Vendor Warrant No. 13053E $47,578.28 Motion: To approve Electric Department Warrant No. 13053E $47,578.28 (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 13O53PT $389,747.82 Motion: To approve Town Payroll /Town Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 13O53PT $389,747.82 (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 4:1 (Dentin NAY) Chairman Aptowitz ABSTAINS to Check #38561 payable to Laura Aptowitz Town Deductions - Vendor Payroll Warrant No. 13O53TV $113,575.85 Motion: To approve Town Payroll Warrant No. 13O53TV $113,575.85 (Annino /Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 School Payroll /School Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 13O53PS $1,048,287.82 Motion: To approve School Payroll /School Medicaid Warrant No. 13O53PS $1,048,287.82 (Kozlowski /Moran) PASSES 4:1 (Annino NAY) School Deductions Vendor Payroll Warrant No. 13O53SV $302,699.68 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll Warrant No. 13O53SV $302,699.68 (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 Town Vendor Warrant No. 14001T$1,101,375.32 Motion: To approve Town Vendor Warrant No. 14OO1T $1,101,375.32 (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 14001PS $118,181.43 Motion: To approve School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 14OO1PS $118,181.43 (Kozlowski/Moran) PASSES 4:1 (Amrino NAY) School Deductions Vendor Payroll Warrant No. 14001 SV $34,661.03 Motion: To approve School Deductions Vendor Payroll Warrant No. 14OO1SV $34,661.03 (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 Town Vendor Warrant No. 13O54T $52,897.03 Motion: To approve Town Vendor Warrant No. 13O54T $52,897.03 (Annino /Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 Electric Department Vendor Warrant No. 13054E $27,380.01 Motion: To approve Electric Department Vendor Warrant No. 13054E $27,38O.O1(Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 School Department Vendor Warrant No. 13O54S $719,647.01 Motion: To approve School Department Vendor Warrant No. 130545 $719,647.01 (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 Town Vendor Warrant No. 14OO2T $32,009.85 Motion: To approve Town Vendor Warrant No. 14OO2T $32,009.85 (Annino /Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 School Department Vendor Warrant No. 140025 $329.00 Motion: To approve School Department Vendor Warrant 140025 $329.00 (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 Town Payroll /Town Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 14OO2PT $329,208.14 Motion: To approve Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll Warrant No. 14OO2PT $329,208.14 (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 4:1 (Dentin NAY) Chairman Aptowitz ABSTAINS to Check #38971 payable to Laura Aptowitz Town Deductions - Vendor Payroll Warrant No. 14OO2TV $96,790.87 Motion: To approve Town Payroll Warrant No. 14OO2TV $96,790.87 (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 Board Of Selectmen's Meeting July 10, 2013 Page 7 of 10 C. Licenses and Permits • Seven Day Entertainment License for TGI Fridays Motion: To approve Seven Day Entertaimaent License for TGI Fridays (Annino/Kozlowski) PASSES 5:0 D. Correspondence • Flyer announcing Mobile Market for Veterans and their families. • Letter from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance Regarding RFP To Lease Space in the Community Mr. Ross noted the Capital Asset Management Division is looking to lease 19,000 square feet of office space for their 911 program. Mr. Ross noted that an Electric Board meeting will need to be scheduled. A tentative date would be July 241" but due to the Board's agenda filling up there may be a need to schedule for an additional night. Tracey Whalen will put preliminary agenda together and Mr. Ross will review with Mr. Dentino. Mr. Ross stated to the Board that the Town has been approached by MMWEC concerning joint ownership in new generation facility in Salem Harbor area. MMWEC is inquiring to see if the Town would be interested in feasibility study. Mr. Ross reported he would send out materials to the Board by the end of the week. Mr. Ross noted that the Board would discuss at its July 24111 meeting the Sidewalk to School Project. The Town received a letter TEC where the project would be funded 100% through State and Federal money. Mr. Ross noted the right of way is already in place. The check from the Tiger Woods Organization for $30,000 has finally been received and de. Eric Baldwin, Vice Presidents of Championships, apologized but due to the change to the Tiger Woods Foundation it was delayed. Mr. Ross noted the recent article in the papers in regards to the activities of the Town's firefighters on a 911 call from the AmTrak train. The Town's firefighters were asked to meet the train to aid an individual who appeared to have had a heart attack. Firefighters and EMS gave aid to the individual, who Chief Boldrighini stated was in cardiac arrest. Upon receipt of the initial call, waiting for the arrival of the train, removing the passenger and transport to the hospital was only 16 minutes. The individual is said to be better and the Town is extremely proud of our department. Mr. Ross pointed out the new Smart Board in the meeting room. He noted the board is run through a computer where all programs can be accessed and users can write notes on presentations or reports and distribute directly to departments. Mr. Ross sent the Board a note that Route 106 paving project delayed due to weather and will begin Thursday, July 111h instead. Mansfield Cable Access has replaced all cable and updated systems here at Town Hall. Board Of Selectmen's Meeting July 10, 2013 Page 8 of 10 Mr. Ross noted that the Attorney General has approved Town Meeting By -Laws and informed John Stanbrook of his appointment to finance director. Mr. Ross reminded the Board of the invitation from the Chamber for a meet and greet at Bertucci's on Julv 16t11 . Mr. Moran noted that now that the Zoning changes from Town Meeting have been approved should the Town schedule a meeting with businesses in industrial park. Mr. Ross noted there was a follow up meeting at Covidien and attendees liked the changes and would think about them over the summer. One business was extremely pleased as it is adding second floor. Mr. Kozlowski enjoyed the Family Fun Night and loved that the Town does it. Mr. Kozlowski inquired about any news on the Chapter 90 funding. Mr. Ross noted that the Legislature is waiting to see what vetos the governor makes to the budget and then the Legislature will act from there. Mr. Kozlowski asked about movement on the Conservation Regulations. Mr. Ross noted there was a sub - committee meeting scheduled and there are assurances that the Conmrission is abiding by the Open Meeting Law and the new Conservation Agent is on board. Mr. Ross compared it to the Comcast Center subcommittee. Mr. Dentino asked Mr. Ross if he had looked into the CPR education by the fire department that is listed on the Town's website. Chief Boldrighini did submit a report and Mr. Ross will make sure it gets to the Board. Mr. Dentino would like to see an agenda item regarding the Comcast Center and have both Chiefs present to discuss their experience with the new system. Mi•. Annino would like to review recently completed construction projects. Mr. Ross will schedule Lee Azinheira to come before the Board with a report. Mr. Annino inquired about the Memorial Hall renovations. Mr. Ross noted that they are moving forward with RFP looking for additional staff but do not have Mr. Annino will be attending a conference on walkable communities on July 111" and 12 °1 and will bring back any materials. Mr. Annino noted that the Board are the gatekeepers to the community and aesthetically must be consistent with branding. Mr. Ross noted that he and the new conservation agent discussed walkingibicycle paths and anything on that would from the conference would be great, especially linking neighborhoods to tie into trails. Chairman Aptowitz thanked Mr. Dentino for scheduling the Comcast Center on a future agenda. He noted both Chiefs are working diligently and an update at this half -way point is important. Board Of Selectmen's Meeting Juty 10, 2013 Page 9 of 10 Chairman Aptowitz has received complaints regarding chip sealing issues on Maverick Drive, especially cul -de -sacs. Mr. Ross noted that he spoke to Mark Cook and the Town will try a new type of sealing utilizing a rubberized material. Chairman Aptowitz asked the residents to be patient. The Chairman asked when the Fales Oil site was coming down. Mr. Ross reported it was scheduled for a week to 10 days along with the wall. The Chairman stated that the parking situation would need to be addressed. Mr. Ross noted there would be designated parking signage but would Steve Simonds watch it, especially due to it not being paved. The Chairman noted that each year the Family Fun Night brings in more residents and businesses. None. Motion: To adjourn the BOS meeting at 9:23pm �L oA, Signature of Clerk /Tracey Whalen Board Of Selectmen's Meeting July 10, 2013 Page 10 of 10 PASSES 5:0 II,m I Jotl Date of Approval