Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting date:
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Board of Selectmen Present: Stanley M. Wysocki
May 18, 2005 Kenneth F. Troup
Panny Gerken
The Board of Selectmen met at the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.
REORGANIZATION
The Board of Selectmen welcomed Panny Gerken newly elected member of the Board of Selectmen and reorganized as follows:
On a motion made by Gerken and seconded by Troup, Mr. Stanley Wysocki was appointed chairman. On a motion made by Gerken and seconded by Wysocki Mr. Kenneth Troup was appointed Clerk. For legal purposes/documents Panny Gerken will go by “Anne Gerken”.
WARRANT
#05-23a $2,257,572.38
#52-23 $ 74,055.62
NICEWICZ/SCHARTNER APR PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
Present: Town Counsel Elaine Lucas, Advisory Committee David Lindsay
On a motion made by Troup and seconded by Gerken the Board of Selectmen voted to execute the purchase and sale agreement contingent on the acceptance of the APR.
Mr. Lindsay is interested in the details of this project and asked Ms. Ross to keep him informed.
MOEN PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
On a motion made by Troup and seconded by Gerken the Board of Selectmen voted to execute the purchase and sale agreement for the Moen property.
The mylar previously signed by the Planning Board in 2002 requires updating before it can be filed with the deed. The Planning Board will execute an updated mylar at their next meeting. Legal expenses will be determined for this project.
On a motion made by Troup and seconded by Gerken the Board of Selectmen voted to execute the Quitclaim deed to be held in escrow.
SENIOR LEASE
On a motion made by Gerken and seconded by Troup the Board of Selectmen voted to execute the lease between the Bolton Senior Housing Corporation and the Town of Bolton. Town Counsel Elaine Lucas will be revising the subordinate document for the Board of Selectmen signature.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion made by Gerken and seconded by Troup the Law Committee voted to go into executive session under 23B(6) at 7:15 p.m. to discuss litigation strategy. The Board will reconvene to open session. (Roll Call: Wysocki – yes, Troup – yes, Gerken – yes)
APPONTMENTS
Reserve Officers: Sgt. Bagdonas introduced:
Timothy Charland is a resident of Westborough and employed as a dispatcher/reserve officer with the Westborough Police Department and worked a summer as reserve officer in Nantucket.
Luke Hamburger a resident of Leominster and employed as a dispatcher with the Shrewsbury Police Department. He is a graduate of Nashoba Regional High School, graduate of UMass Amherst and is an eleven year veteran of the Army National Guard.
Alan Santillo is a resident Marlborough and is employed as a dispatcher with the Wayland Police Department.
Sgt. Bagdonas stated that out of approximately 40 candidates these three rose to top and Sgt. Bagdonas asked for the Board of Selectmen’s acceptance.
On a motion made by Gerken and seconded by Troup the Board of Selectmen voted to appoint Timothy Charland, Luke Hamburger, Alan Santillo; term expiration June 30, 2005.
Historical Commission: Ms. Remington introduced John Karlon of Sugar Road who is interested in serving on the Historical Commission. Mr. Myles McConnon who is also interested in serving on the Commission could not be present this evening. On a motion made by Troup and seconded by Gerken the Board of Selectmen voted to appoint John Karlon, term expiration June 30, 2006 and Myles McConnon, term expiration June 30, 2007.
PAN CEMETERY BOLLARDS
Bollards: Ms. Remington met with the Board of Selectmen to discuss options related to discouraging trucks from parking along the green space in front of Pan Cemetery:
1. No parking signs
2. Mr. Karlon had suggested capped rebars put in and taken out very easily.
3. Medium size rocks moved by a person but high enough so cars do not drive over.
4. Reflectors
Ms. Remington estimated that three bollards could be purchased for approximately $1,000. Ms. Remington was also hoping to get a donation of some loam to cover the sandy area. The Board of Selectmen suggested that Ms. Remington find out how much the bollards will cost and they will discuss with Mr. Brown to see if his crew can help out with the installation. Mr. Lindsay suggested signs that state “no parking”, “no stopping” anytime.
ESTABLISHMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
Present: Town Counsel Elaine Lucas, Affordable Housing member Doug Storey, Advisory Committee member David Lindsay, Board of Appeals member Gerard Ahearn, Town Planner Nat Tipton, Conservation Commission member Bill Fateiger
The group reviewed the draft “Proposed Motion to Create an Affordable Housing Trust Fund”. The authority of the Affordable Housing Trust was discussed in length. The document allows for the Trust to borrow with town meeting approval and purchase land with Board of Selectmen approval. Town Counsel will make revisions to the document as discussed and distribute for review. Town Counsel will also revise the subordination document for signature.
ASCHETTINO PROPERTY
Present: Affordable Housing member Doug Storey, Advisory Committee member David Lindsay, Town Planner Nat Tipton, Conservation Commission member Bill Fateiger, Conservation Trust member Ken Swanton
Mr. Storey stated that he spoke with Ms. Aschettino and indicated that the town was looking into this property and there may be some interest; Ms. Aschettino was willing to give the town through fall town meeting to consider the purchase.
Mr. Storey stated that the suggested affordable housing previously discussed at an affordable housing meeting would not work.
The Conservation Commission indicated that the Commission is interested as there are some vernal pools on the property but given the cost of the property and the fact that according to the open space plan it is not listed as a high priority they are not interested at this point.
Mr. Storey will inform Ms. Aschettino of the discussion this evening.
TRANSFER
On a motion made by Gerken and seconded by Troup the Board of Selectmen voted to transfer the amount of $8,523.00 from 912 Workers Compensation to 194 Buildings.
MASS RIBBON RIDE
On a motion made by Gerken and seconded by Troup the Board of Selectmen approved the request for this ride through Bolton contingent on approval of the Police Chief and the fact that there would be no additional costs to the police department for this event.
REQUEST FROM DAN SENIE FOR 5 MILE WALK IN BOLTON
The Board of Selectmen will defer discussion until more information is received from Mr. Senie.
PENNACOOK, INC., DBA FIREWATER AND WINE PACKAGE STORE
The Board of Selectmen signed the Liquor License for Pennacook, Inc., dba Firewater and Wine Package Store. The fee for the license will be pro-rated for the remainder of the year. (FYI – May 19, 2005 – Mr. Baker, Pennacook, Inc. was charged $923.00 for the remaining 32 weeks - $1,500 divided by 52 weeks = 28.85 X 32 weeks remaining = $923.00).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion made by Gerken and seconded by Troup the Board of Selectmen voted to go into executive session under 23B(2 & 3) at 8:45 p.m. to hear complaints against an employee and to discuss collective bargaining with non union personnel. (Roll Call: Wysocki – yes, Troup – yes, Gerken – yes) The Board will not reconvene to open session.
Meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m.