HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-17 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MARCH 17,2000
CALL TO ORDER: Keith Mitchell called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present; Keith A. Mitchell; Chairman, John R. Leeman, Jr.;
Donald B. Stewart; Terri S. Ackerman; Acting Town Manager. William B. Duffy, Jr.,and
James M. Xenakis were not in attendance, however, James M. Xenakis listened in on the Executive
Session to make recommendations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to move
into Executive Session to discuss updates regarding potential litigation with Greater Lawrence
Sanitary District, vote approved 3 — 0.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session.
OLD BUSINESS:
Greater Lawrence Sanitary District—Update. Keith Mitchell gave a summary of all events leading up
to today's revisions to the Memorandum of Understanding. The general public recommended
environmental safeguards to be made, such as minimal noise, odor and emissions. The Board of
Selectmen made a minor change on page 8. In addition,the GLSD agreed to provide the Town with
use of their chipper, along with an operator.
The draft Memorandum of Understanding has as its primary function that the Town,the Board of
Health and the GLSD wish to enter into a voluntary and cooperative process in the nature of a site
assignment process. The GLSD has agreed to follow standards better than the Federal Regulations.
An emergency meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 2000, for final approval on the
memorandum.
The Board of Selectmen wishes to extend their appreciation to Rick Hogan, representatives of
NEFCO,and all the people involved for assisting in the completion of this project.
S. David Graber. John Leeman announced that at the next Selectmen's meeting they would discuss
and vote to continue the contract for the GLSD Consultant, S. David Graber.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the Memorandum of
Understanding as amended subject to approval by the other signatories; vote approved 3 — 0.
James Xenakis indicated earlier that he favored this MOTION,but could not vote.
ADJOURNMENT: John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to adjourn the
meeting at 5:15 p.m.; vote approved 3 — 0.
Sherry A. Collier
Administrative Secretary James M. Xenakis, Clerk of the Board