July 10, 2007
Special Session 6:30 pm
Ms. Tully, Mr. Riley, Ms. Burns
The Board voted, by roll call vote, to adjourn to executive session for purpose of collective bargaining discussions and to return to open session at approximately 6:30 pm.
Mr. Riley - yes
Ms. Burns - yes
Ms. Tully - yes
July 10, 2007
Regular Session 7:40 pm
Ms. Tully, Mr. Riley, Ms. Burns
The Board resumed open session at 7:40 pm
Mr. Hersey presented the board with a list of tree limbs that have fallen since the first of the year as well as pictures of trees that in his opinion should be, or have been, removed.
Public Hearing/Grant of Location- Aquarion Water
Mr. Perrault advised the Board that as a part of Ridgewood Crossings' agreement with the Board of Health the company would be designing a water line to provide service to three houses on Carleton Road. These houses are currently on well water and do not have access to Aquarion Water. The developers have done a water balance plan with Aquarion. One of the residents questioned the creation of a dead end line when it could be looped to High Street but did not want to hold up the grant of location to wait for an answer from the water company. No one spoke in objection to the project.
Voted - to approve a Grant of Location to Aquarion Water Company to install 355 feet of 8-inch water main in Carleton Road. This vote is subject to the stipulations of the Department of Public Works, listed in their letter of June 27, 2007.
Voted - to award the bid to Coler & Colantonio, of Norwell, MA, the low bidder, for a Permit Tracking System, in the amount of $75,000 and an anticipated 2nd Year Annual Maintenance and Support Agreement for an additional $9,450.00.
Voted - to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to Veterans Services in the amount of $3,254
Mr. Cristello explained that in order to address financial management issues at the South Shore Country Club Mr. Alexiades has introduced a purchase order system that will require the management committee get prior approval before making purchases. He also has plans to encumber funds for debt up front.
Voted - to recommend a transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Country Club Management Committee in the amount of $194,515.
Mr. Cristello explained that Mr. Soule had submitted an updated lighting plan for the ball fields to meet requests from the Little League. The league requirements are for metal rather than wooden poles and the particular amount of light distribution. The revised plan requires a new pole be added between the two playing fields.
Voted - to approve the new lighting plan for the athletic fields at Bare Cove Park including a light pole between the two playing fields.
Mr. Cristello advised that from Beal Street it has become obvious the configuration of the fields is such that this is an accident waiting to happen and it could be avoided by modifying the backstop.
Voted - to approve extending the backstops at the Bare Cove Park playing fields by adding an additional 4' in height and 6' overhang to the12' high backstop on the original plans.
It is expected that the deed for the parcel adjacent to the Hersey House will be ready for signature later this week. Since the Purchase and Sale Agreement specifies a closing date of next Monday and the board will not be meeting again before that time Mr. Cristello suggested that the board authorize the chairman to sign the deed.
Voted - to authorize, but not require, the Chairman to sign the deed for the Hersey House adjacent parcel.
Mr. Cristello advised that the FEIR for the Naval Air Station indicates that 8% of the traffic for the development will travel Abington Street and 15% will travel Hingham Street. Additionally, there will be increased traffic on upper Gardner Street. Abington Street is in very poor condition and certainly not able to handle the increased vehicle trips. Gardner Street will need traffic calming measures as well.
Voted - to send a letter regarding the Naval Air Station FEIR to Secretary Bowles with additional language regarding Exit 15.
Voted - to appoint Charles N. Clutz to the Historic Districts Commission to fill an unexpired term ending in 2009.
Voted - to appoint Arthur K. Choo as an alternate member of the Historic Districts Commission for a two-year term ending in 2009.
Voted - to appoint Sandra S. Peavey to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring in 2009.
Voted - to appoint the following members of the Development and Industrial Commission:
Matthew Goulet for a term ending in 2010
Eileen Richards for a term ending in 2011
Voted - to appoint Adrienne Fowkes a member of the Harbor Development Committee for a term expiring in 2010.
Voted - to appoint Mark Bobrowski as Special Counsel to the Town for housing development.
Voted - to appoint William H. Solomon as Special Counsel to the Town for telecommunications issues.
Voted - to appoint Nancy McKay a regular member of the Historic Districts Commission for a term expiring in 2010.
Voted - to appoint William Tuite an alternate member of the Historic Districts Commission for a term expiring in 2009.
Selectmen/Town Administrator's Reports
Ms. Tully said she had received a phone call regarding new regulations about dealing with coyotes. The Board will investigate these new regulations. Ms. Burns commented on the perfect day for the July 4th Parade. The Development and Industrial Commission will be meeting this evening to discuss the PWED grant and how the money will be spent. Mr. Cristello and Mr. Riley met with representatives of Avalon Bay to discuss the affordable housing component in the Shipyard. They are suggesting a LIP Units only instead of the 40B process. This will shorten the permit process and there appears to be some benefit for both sides in proceeding this way. Mr. Riley noted that the number of
units to be affordable was discussed during the initial permitting process. This would allow them not to go through the process again only to come out at the same result.
The Board voted, by roll call vote, to adjourn to executive session to discuss contract negotiations, pending litigation and real estate matters. The Board will not return to open session this evening.
Mr. Riley - yes
Ms. Burns - yes
Ms. Tully - yes
Open session adjourned at 8:35 pm.
Betty Foley
Clerk