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October 16, 2009
Special Session 10:30 am
Ms. Burns, Mr. Rabuffo, Mr. Riley
South Shore Country Club
Jay McGrail presented the exit agreement between Lantana and the Country Club Management Committee. The document allows for the parting between the Country Club and Lantana. The CCMC signed the agreement on Monday evening.
Mr. Rabuffo said that there is an issue that the High School Rowing Club will need to vacate the storage room at the Country Club in order for construction to go forward. Mr. McGrail said that he and members of the Committee had met with Ms. Aborn this morning and she realizes that the Rowing Club will need for find permanent space elsewhere.
Mr. McGrail reported that it is expected that the lease with the owner of Raffaels will be finalized and ready for signature soon.
Voted - to sign the termination agreement with Paul Hart effective November 30, 2009 these documents include the catering agreement and the lease settlement.
Economic Summit
Ms. Burns introduced the presentation planned for the economic summit and thanked Ms. Powers for
her efforts in editing the Powerpoint presentation.
The Board reviewed the presentation and discussed revisions.
Cable TV Discussion
Mr. Rabuffo reported that some people have asked whether it is possible to reopen the cable contract. The Board indicated that they would like to get answers from Bill August on the questions that had been presented some time ago. To date, Mr. August has not responded to the committee. Mr. Rabuffo asked if there is a solution other than reopening the contract. He said he would like to understand the opportunities before November 1. The Cable TV Committee would like to get the public access channel on the air because if it is not done by mid-December the town could lose the channel.
It seems that Comcast did not have the right to charge the full 4 ½ % increase to the consumer since the Comcast Norwell Studio has closed and the towns are now providing those services. It was noted that in the past other towns have reopened the contract It is highly likely that the Advisory Committee will recommend a warrant article about public access for this year’s annual town meeting. Mr. Paicos suggested that the Board resolve the question of the surcharge by inviting Mr. August to a future meeting.
The Board voted by roll call vote to adjourn to executive session to discuss collective bargaining issues and not to return to open session today.
Mr. Rabuffo – yes
Mr. Riley – yes
Ms. Burns – yes
Open session adjourned 12:40 pm. Betty Foley, Clerk
October 16, 2009
Executive Session 12:45 pm
Ms. Burns, Mr. Rabuffo, Mr. Riley
Ms. Burns updated the Board on negotiations with the Superior Officers.
Session adjourned 1:04 pm.
Betty Foley, Clerk