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Special Session
July 6, 2010
Mr. Rabuffo, Mr. Riley, Ms. Burns
Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage – Harry Wey, Chairman of the Insurance Task Force, and Mr. Alexiades, Town Accountant present. Bids were received from MIIA and Richardson Insurance Agency. Mr. Wey explained that the Task Force had reviewed the non-pricing and pricing proposals and after analysis it was their unanimous recommendation to accept the bid of Richardson Insurance Agency. Mr. Alexiades also concurred with their recommendation. Pricing of the basic coverage of Richardson is at least $39,000 less than MIIA. It was noted that this proposal is $48,000 below their last year pricing. The Selectmen thanked the Insurance Task Force for all their work in this matter.
Voted - to award Richardson Insurance Agency Inc, the low bidder, Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage, effective from 7/15/10 to 7/15/11, in the amount of $362,058, this includes police and fire personnel.
Voted - to request the Insurance Task Force to do a valuation of risk assessment for the whole insurance package and report back after Labor Day.
Water Ban - Mr. Rabuffo advised that he has been contacted by Aquarion concerning the current water ban. Hand held hoses may be used only for gardens, there is to be no lawn watering, and the even-odd street numbering system will apply. Due to drought conditions, Aquarion plans strict enforcement, not limited to fines, or shutting off water service. At this time well water can still be used for outside watering.
Voted - to appoint Katy Lacy, Town Planner, to the position of Director of Community Planning, effective July 1, 2010 at a salary of $80,645, per year, Grade 17, Step 4.
Plymouth County Charter – Ms. Burns reported that on the November election there will be a ballot question asking voters to create a charter and elect 15 members to a Charter Study Committee. This committee’s responsibility would be to draft a charter to present to the voters in two years. Nomination papers are due by July 27, 2010. The County is struggling due to a loss in revenue. Ms. Burns remarked that there is need for regionalization in some of their functions. She expressed concern over the possible closure of the Hingham District Courthouse. Ms. Burns has been in contact with Selectman Dan Pallotta of, a Selectman in Hanover, chair of the Plymouth County Advisory Board. who is very much on top of this issue. Mr. Pallotta would be willing to attend a Selectmen’s meeting to discuss this matter further. Ms. Burns will make the arrangements.
Adjourned: 5:25 PM Marilyn A. Harrington
Clerk pro tem