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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 04/07/2015 Minutes-Board of Selectmen April 7, 2015 Selectmen's Office-Town Hall 41 Highland Avenue Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Diane Kennedy,Chairman Steve Gaumer Martha Gjesteby Karen Quigley Kevin McCarthy Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager Paul DeRensis,Town Counsel Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment None Selectmen Comment Selectman Gjesteby attended Captain Mark Trask's retirement party. He read the names of all the firemen he had worked with over the span of his career. It was a great time. She received a complaint from a resident that the pond on the common has dead fish in it. Chairman Kennedy stated the Paul Pratt Library is hosting the"Poem in Your Pocket" event during the week of April 12-18. Everyone is encouraged get involved. Chairman Kennedy stated there have been some committee resignations. She has spoken with the Town Clerk's office and discussed the process. Update on Proposed Projects-FEMA LOMR,Sandy Beach rock barriers Director of Project Management Brian Joyce he advised the Board he spoke with FEMA and the opportunity for appealing the new FEMA maps is still open for the town to pursue. The Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) is the process to revise the maps and the town still has that ability. He has received an estimate of$90,000 for the entire town. The funds need to be approved at Town Meeting. If approved at town meeting the process can be started immediately. Mr.Joyce advised the Board there are three options for the Sandy Beach rock barriers which would cost between $200,000-$600,000 and will not guarantee to help with the issue. Events Pre Prom-Friday May 29th Diane Benson was present and gave the board a quick overview of the event. They will be forwarding the insurance certificate before the event. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to approve the event contingent on proof of valid insurance, seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous Annual Ride for SS Habitat for Humanity-June 13th Executive Director Martine Taylor and Chad D'Adamo-67 Forest Avenue were present to discuss their event.This is the 9th year of the event and they expect less than 100 riders. 1 Selectmen-4/13/15-TC Initial �� Minutes-Board of Selectmen April 7, 2015 Motion by Selectman McCarthy to approve the event,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Cape Cod Getaway Bike MS Ride-June 27th Event Coordinator-Bill Sykes was present and discussed the event. It is the 31"Annual Ride. This event is the biggest fundraiser for the N.E.Chapter of the MS Society. Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to approve event,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). 3 Beach Minimum-September 26th Event Organizer-John Donlon was present to discuss the event. This is the second year of the half marathon. Mr. Donlon gave an overview of the event and stated he has been working with public safety. The Board had concerns with the number of participants this year. The Board asked the applicant to meet again with public safety to discuss in more detail. Chairman Kennedy will put on the 4/28 agenda to discuss. McCourt Foundation Bike Ride-October 4th Director Denise Arrondo was present to discuss the event. This is the 6th year of the event. She gave an overview of the event. Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to approve the event contingent on proof of insurance before the event,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Water Department FY16 Budget and Rate Article Chairman of Water Leonora Jenkins and Member Rolf Gjesteby were present to discuss the budget and article. The Board asked for a breakdown of the hydrants over the next 5 years. They also discussed what the Water Department would do if the article doesn't pass at Town Meeting. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend the proposed Water Enterprise Fund FY16 Revenue Budget of$4,832,785 as presented,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was 4-0-1. Selectman Quigley abstained from vote. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend Article 3-Water Rate Restructuring as presented, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Sewer Budget Chairman Brian Baldwin was present to discuss the Sewer Budget with the Board. Mr. Baldwin stated the commission revisited the indirect costs. He has asked the Town Manager and Finance Director to take another look at the indirect costs and they have agreed to. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend the FY16 Sewer Budget as presented,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). 2 Selectmen-4/13/15-TC Initial A? �� Minutes-Board of Selectmen April 7, 2015 Article 19-Lease of Town Property for Siting of Solar Power Electric Generation Co-Chairman of AEC Shaun Selha was present to discuss the article. Mr.Selha explained that Special Town Meeting approved the lease in December 2011. It was later determined that the parcel ID's listed in the article were incorrect. This proposed article will correct this. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article 19,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 20-Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations Overlay District Mr.Selha discussed the article with the Board. This article is to satisfy the Green Communities Act as-of- right zoning requirement. Motion by Selectman Quigley to recommend Article 20 as approved with final language from Town Counsel,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 18-Adoption of Stretch Energy Code Mr.Selha discussed the article with the Board. Motion by Selectman Quigley to recommend Article 18,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 21-Special Permits in the Village Business District Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to recommend Article 21,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Community Preservation Act Articles Chairman Russ Bonetti was present to discuss articles with the board. He discussed the proposed Bicentennial Flag project for$1060.00. Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to recommend the Bicentennial Flag project as presented,seconded by Selectman Quigley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Mr. Bonetti discussed the Dennis Reardon Square project for$50,000. The Board has concerns with the scope of the project,whether or not it should go before Design Review Board and if the Reardon family should be involved in the planning. Selectman Gjesteby read a letter submitted to the Board from resident Joanne Chittick expressing concerns with the proposed project. The Board agreed to table the discussion until there is a firm estimate and more information. Mr. Bonetti discussed the proposed project for the Housing Authority. The project is to replace storm doors and hot water heaters @ 60 Elm Street totaling$53,424. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend the project for the Housing Authority as presented, seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Mr. Bonetti discussed the Trustees of the Reservations project of cleaning up of walking trails for $32,815. 3 Selectmen-4/13/15-TC Initial �� �� Minutes-Board of Selectmen April 7, 2015 Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend the project for the Trustees of the Reservations as presented,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Mr. Bonetti discussed the proposed project for Cemeteries presented by the Historical Commission for $25,000. Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to recommend the project for Cemeteries as presented,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend the transfers of Revenues to sub-accounts as presented, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article#5-Unpaid Bills from Previous Years Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to recommend Article 5,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 6-Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal 2015 Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend Article 6 as revised to include LOMR Study,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 7-Stabilization Funds Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend Article 7,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 8-Capital Improvements Budget Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend Article 8 for$1,163,762,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous[5-0). Article 9-Establishment of and/or Annual Renewal of Revolving Funds Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend Article 9,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 10-Funds for Road Repair and Maintenance Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend Article 10 as revised to$200,000,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 11-Funds for Facilities Projects Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend Article 11 as revised to$50,000,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 12-Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article 12,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). 4 Selectmen-4/13/15-TC Initial m �� Met 6�'e �s Minutes-Board of Selectmen April 7, 2015 Article 13-Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 91 liability Motion by Selectman Quigley to recommend Article 13,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 14-Additional Real Estate Exemptions Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article 14,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 17-Creation of Steering Committee for the 250t"Anniversary of Cohasset Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend Article 17,seconded by Selectman Gjesteby and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article 4-Operating Budget The Board had a discussion of the proposed budget. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend the proposed budget of$41,519,453,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend the town operating budget of$10,908,168,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman McCarthy to recommend the shared costs budget of$13,106,285,seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend the School budget of$17,505,000,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gjesteby to issue the warrant,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Town Manager Report Mr.Senior advised the Board they have interviewed for the BOH Agent and have a finalist and are doing a background check. The advertisement for Chief Information Officer has been released and resumes are coming in. The Police Chief search is in the final stages. The process is still ongoing and he is working with Board of Selectmen. The process is not complete at this time. Chairman Kennedy asked for a motion to go into executive session for Exceptions 2&3-(2)To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel;(3)To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. The Board will discuss an update on ongoing contract negotiations with all units and employees. The Board will come out of executive session for the purpose of adjourning. Selectman Gaumer moved the motion, seconded by Selectman Gjesteby. 5 Selectmen-4/13/15-TC Initial A� �' �{ Minutes-Board of Selectmen April 7, 2015 Martha Gjesteby Aye Karen Quigley Aye Diane Kennedy Aye Steve Gaumer Aye Kevin McCarthy Aye The Board entered into executive session at 11:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Kennedy,Chairman Documents: Event Applications Water Department Budget Draft Warrant Sewer Department Budget Resignation Letter-Dan Varney Committee Application-Erik Potter AEC Article Information Letter-Joanne Chittick Letter-Nancy Sandell Building Permit Logs-March 2015 fi Selectmen-4/13/15-TC Initial