HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-05 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JANUARY 5, 2004
CALL TO ORDER: Wendy D. Wakeman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at the Steven's Memorial
Library.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Wendy Wakeman, Chairman; Rosemary Smedile; James Xenakis;
Donald B. Stewart; Mark J.T. Caggiano; Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Tax Classification Hearing (Continued).
The Town Manager said that it would be necessary to extend the Tax Classification Hearing due to the
Department of Revenue not certifying the Town's valuations until the Board's January 12, 2004 meeting.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to continue the Tax Classification Public
Hearing until January 12, 2004. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Report on Beaver Containment Activities.
Assistant Town Manager Raymond Santilli highlighted activities from a report submitted by Conservation
Administrator Julie Parrino. This report included input from the Health, Conservation and Public Works
Departments.
The departments have monitored and maintained 12-15 sites throughout Town. Public Works crews continue to
maintain and clean culverts on a weekly basis. There is increased beaver activity at Carriage Chase. Staff met
with homeowners and Beaver Solutions recommends additional flow devices be installed in the spring to control
the flooding. Woodlea subdivision off Chestnut Street has increased activity due to Mosquito Brook. Staff has
mailed several of the beaver information packets to the homeowners. An Emergency Certification was issued this
past fall. Beaver activity behind the properties at 1084 Johnson Street and 1250 Turnpike Street remains high.
An Emergency Permit was issued in November.
Next week the Beaver Committee will meet to start working on the management report that was outlined at the
May Town Meeting. Members are Mr. Rand, Mrs. Fink, and Mr. Stewart, Mr. Brooks and Mrs. Balmas.
NEW BUSINESS:
Acceptance of Chapter 158, Section 1 of the Acts of 2003, FY2004 Quarterly Bill Mailing Extension.
The Town Manager requested that the Board of Selectmen vote to accept Chapter 158, Section 1 of the Acts of
2003 in order for the town to extend the period to mail 3rd quarter tax bills to January 30, 2004.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to accept Chapter 158, Section 1 of the Acts
of 2003 in order for the town to extend the period to mail 3rd quarter tax bills to January 30, 2004.
Vote approved 5-0.
WORKSHOP ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Town Manager opened the workshop to discuss the FY05 General Fund capital projects and then turned the
meeting over to Joyce Hanlon.
Director of Finance and Administration Joyce Hanlon gave an overview of the overall fiscal impact, urgency and
individual department priorities. Out of 88 projects, 17 projects were recommended.
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The following Department Heads made presentations at the meeting: Police Chief Richard Stanley, Library
Director Sue Ellen Holmes, Superintendent of Schools Harry Harutunian and School Business Manager Paul
Szymanski, Fire Chief William Dolan, and Director of Public Works William Hmurciak
The Town Manager said that the Board of Selectmen must vote to accept, reject or modify the CIP Plan at their
January 12, 2004 meeting and then submit it to the Finance Committee.
ADJOURNMENT:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 PM. Vote
approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board