HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-12-02 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES DECEMBER 2, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: Keith Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Keith A. Mitchell, Chairman;William B. Duffy, Jr.;
John R. Leeman, Jr.; Donald B. Stewart; James M. Xenakis; Robert J. Halpin, Town Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to move into
Executive Session for an update on Police Lieutenants' Negotiations; vote approved 5 — 0.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the Minutes of
November 15, 1999;vote approved 5 — 0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Board of Selectmen's Breakfast. Keith Mitchell reminded the audience that the annual Selectmen's
Breakfast will be held on December 3, 1999, for employees and Committee members.
Holiday Festivities. Keith Mitchell reminded the audience that Friday through Sunday there would be
Holiday Festivities at Stevens Estate @ Osgood Hill.
Agenda Item Additions. Keith Mitchell said under Old Business the following issues have been added:
Response concerning Education Reform, an update on Fire Department response time, Blue Cross/Blue
Shield and the Budget Message.
CONSENT ITEMS:
St. Michael's School PTO Walkathon. Keith Mitchell described the route for the Walkathon.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to approve the Walkathon to be held on
April 1, 2000, starting at 9:00 a.m.; vote approved 5 — 0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart to move into Licensing; vote approved 5 —
0.
Keith Mitchell made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to approve the following one-day liquor
licenses; vote approved 5 — 0.
Evy Gillette, Manager, Stevenes Estate @ Osgood Hill, 723 Osgood Street, requests the following
one-day Liquor Licenses:
Linda Kachmar Holiday Party December 3, 1999 6:30 p.m. — 1:00 a.m. Beer&Wine
Patrice Boumapane Wedding December 4, 1999 7:00 p.m. — 12:00 a.m. All Alcohol
Dutton Assoc. Holiday Party December 10, 1999 7:00 p.m. — 12:00 a.m. All Alcohol
Analog Devices Holiday Party December 12, 1999 7:00 p.m. — 12:00 a.m. All Alcohol
Paladian Mortgage Party December 17, 1999 7:00 p.m. — 12:00 a.m. All Alcohol
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C-Port Corp. Holiday Party December 18, 1999 7:00 p.m. — 12:00 a.m. All Alcohol
Polymer Tech. Holiday Party January 8, 2000 7:00 p.m. — 1:00 a.m. All Alcohol
Chrysalis Holiday Party January 29, 2000 7:00 p.m. — 1:00 a.m. All Alcohol
Keith Mitchell made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to move out of Licensing; vote approved 5
— 0.
OLD BUSINESS:
MediaOne/AT&T Transfer. Keith Mitchell discussed the fact that Donald Stewart has voiced concerns
about the possible cost to the Town on any potential litigation. He said that Charles Nesson has offered
to represent the Town pro bono which means there would be not cost to the Town except for expenses.
Keith Mitchell said a telephone conversation could be set up with Mr. Nesson.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to have the Legal Advisory
Sub-Committee set up a conference call with Charles Nesson; vote approved 5 — 0.
FY 2000 Budget. The Town Manager said there is a Town Meeting on Monday, December 6, 1999, at
which there are proposals to reduce general fund appropriations by approximately$441,000,reduce a
capital appropriation by$13,000 and reduce the water enterprise fund by$148,858 and reduce the sewer
enterprise fund by$133,231. The Town Manager and Finance Director met with the Department of
Revenue and went in with a revised revenue budget that corrects many problems. DOR agreed it is a
sound budget. He said the new growth estimate must be lowered by approximately$160,000,the
removal of a transfer from Chapter 90 to the general fund because is not an acceptable practice and the
snow and ice deficit must be raised.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to recommend favorable action on Article 1
that amends the general budget appropriation for Fiscal Year 2000. To see if the Town will vote to
transfer between or reduce certain line item accounts as voted in Article 7 of the 1999 Annual Town
Meeting; vote approved 5 — 0.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to recommend favorable action on Article 2
that amends the capital improvement plan appropriation Article for Fiscal Year 2000. To see if the Town
will vote to reduce certain line item accounts as voted in Article 8 of the 1999 Annual Town Meeting;
vote approved 5 — 0.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to recommend favorable action on Article 3
that amends the water enterprise fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2000. To see if the Town will vote
to reduce certain line items as voted in Article 5 of the 1999 Annual Town Meeting; vote approved 5 — 0.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to recommend favorable action on Article 4
that amends the sewer enterprise fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2000. To see if the Town will vote
to reduce certain line items as voted in Article 6 of the 1999 Annual Town Meeting, vote approved 5 — 0.
Keith Mitchell asked in the Finance Committee had recommended favorable action on all Articles.
Rosemary Smedile, Chairman of the Finance Committee,told him they had.
Response to Department of Education. The Town Manager read a letter he drafted to Commissioner
Driscoll. The Town Manager read a portion of the letter. In summary the letter states that the Town
supports the League of Women Voters framework for determining needs.
William Duffy made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to send the letter to Commissioner Driscoll;
vote approved 5 - 0.
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Keith Mitchell mentioned that a meeting with the Department of Education should be scheduled if at all
possible.
Fire Department Response—Update. Keith Mitchell announced the capital improvements issues will be
discussed on December 13, 1999. Chief Dolan will have an updated response time.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The Town Manager said he has been working to reflect the costs of not only
Blue Cross/Blue Shield but pension and Medicare costs for each department and this has been completed
for municipal departments. The School Department is working on this project.
Budget Message. Keith Mitchell said the budget message is available at Town Hall.
ADJOURNMENT: James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to adjourn the meeting
at 8:10 p.m.; vote approved 5 — 0.
Ann M. Keating
Administrative Secretary James M. Xenakis, Clerk of the Board