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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 07/12/2010 Minutes—Board of Selectmen July 12,2010 Selectmen Present: Karen Quigley, Chairman Frederick Koed Paul Carlson Leland H.Jenkins Selectman Absent: Edwin G. Carr Others Present: William R. Griffin,Town Manager Jennifer Brennan Oram, Selectmen's Clerk Chairman Karen Quigley called the meeting to order at 7:0013M. Town Manager's Report Town Manager, William Griffin, asked the Board to consider an entertainment license for live music (without amplification)for an event taking place on Friday,July 16, 2010 from 5:30-7:30PM at Milliken Field to benefit the EF Educational Home stay Programs. Selectman Paul Carlson moved to approve the license. Selectman Leland Jenkins seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Selectmen's Comment Period Selectman Paul Carlson stated that Mr.Joe Buckley,former Treasurer/Collector of the Town, passed away on July Vt. The Board held a moment of silence. Selectman Jenkins suggested that the Board have the Harbormaster in for an update on the regulations of the Town. Selectman Carlson stated that in the past they have the Harbormaster in after the summer to update the Board. Selectman Koed said that he had a great time marching with former Selectman Gary Vanderweil in the Hingham 41h of July parade. He wished Hingham a happy 3751h Anniversary. Chairman Quigley announced that the meeting was being recorded and if anyone wished to record as well, they needed to alert the Board. In addition any documents submitted or used during discussion at the meeting will need to be submitted for the record. Chairman Quigley then asked the Board to vote to authorize her as Chairman to sign a letter to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs of the Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant Program Application for the Great Neck Ledge/Morrissey Property in Cohasset. Selectman Carlson moved to authorize the signature. Selectman Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous (4-0). Intermunicipal Agreement—Fire Engine Sale—Fire Chief Robert Silvia addressed the Board. Chief Silvia explained that the department is taking delivery on a new fire truck in early August. The purchase of the truck was authorized at the 2009 Annual Town Meeting. The Chief has negotiated a deal with the Town of Scituate to purchase the 1987 Pierce Dash—Rescue Pumper as a back up truck. The Chief has negotiated a sale price of$14,000 and Town Counsel has drafted the language for the agreement. After a lengthy conversation about vehicle mileage and rotation, Selectman Jenkins moved to approve Mr. JBO—7.12.10-Selectmen 1 Minutes—Board of Selectmen July 12,2010 Griffin signing the agreement with the amendment of the payment received date from 30 to 60. Selectman Carlson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous (4-0). License agreement across Common—First Parish Church— Mr. Martin Miles and Ms. Mary Parker addressed the Board. Ms. Parker brought two final versions of the proposed license agreement for the Board. Attorney Lou Ross of Town Counsel's office has approved the language. Mr. Miles stated that they have convinced the carrier,TMoblie to place all of the necessary equipment inside the building. All wires will be buried as well. Selectman Carlson asked if they would need an easement as well. Ms. Parker stated that it would be up to the church as the utility (TMobile) is not requiring one. Selectman Jenkins moved to approve and sign the agreement. Selectman Carlson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Sewer Betterment Deferrals—Chairman Quigley stated that the Sewer Commission has voted to allow eligible tax payers to defer their sewer betterments. The betterments do not go away and are not transferable. She added that it is complicated and that if residents are interested,they should speak to the Sewer Commission. Board of Health—Title 5 Betterment Loan Program—Tara Tradd and Stephen Bobo of the Board of Health (BOH) reviewed this program for the Board. Ms.Tradd explained that this is a program that would be run by the BOH. It allows the Town to borrow a sum of money from the state at a very advantageous rate and then the Town could loan this out to qualified residents. The state will also provide money to the Town for administration so the BOH could hire someone to oversee the program. The program would assist homeowners to repair, replace or upgrade failed on-site sewerage disposal systems.The on-site sewerage disposal systems options include conventional septic systems (Title 5), innovative/alternative I/A systems or a connection to an existing sewer, if available. Chairman Quigley stated that a program like this would be very advantageous to the Town and the community. Ms.Tradd said it's a great program and they are allowed to tailor it to the Town's needs. She added that the there is a lot of leg work on the part of the homeowner, but it would be worth it in the end. Ms.Tradd added that any request for funds would require a vote of Town Meeting; the focus now is to let the community know that the BOH is working on such a program. It is their hope to work on public awareness in the fall and to get something on the Special Town Meeting warrant. End of Year Budget Transfers—Town Manager William Griffin reviewed in detail the end of year budget transfers for various budgets in Town. After the review, Selectman Carlson moved to approve the FY10 budget transfers in the total amount of$213,741. Selectman Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Selectman Jenkins moved to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Carlson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Meeting adjourned at 8:08PM. Respectfully submitted, Karen Quigley Chairman JBO—7.12.10-Selectmen 2