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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-06 Board of Selectmen Minutes;% Board held their regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, John W. Graham, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy; Executive Secretary Keith A. Bergman. The warrant was approved as submitted. The minutes were tabled for correction. Mass Electric Petition: Primary Cable on Boston Rd. The Board unanimously approved the petition of Mass. Electric to install 2-15KV primary cables on Boston Rd., to service new homes.on 01d Cart Way. New__~land Telephone Petition: Great Pond Rd. The Board unanimously approved the petition of New England Telephone to install aproximatley 100 feet of buried cable on Great Pond Rd. ~o services new homes. Mass. Electric/NewEnRland Telephone Petition: Waverl~. The Board unanimously approved the petition of Mass. Electric/New England Tel. to add two pole locations on Waverly Rd. at Halifax Street (paper street) to provide service to a new home. Do Officeer A licant Interview The Board interviewed applicant, Kathleen Phelan for the position of part time dog officer. Upon a motion by Selectman Bahrawy, the Board voted unanimously to advertise that applications will close at 4:30 on Monday, January 13th, with interviews to be held at the meeting on the 13th. Insertion of Article on ATM Warrant: Police & Fire Statutes The Board addressed the request of Police and Fire Chief to insert two articles on the 1986 ATM warrant. Upon a motion by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectmen Graham, it was voted unanimou- sly to insert an article onto the warrant to accept s.97A of C.41 of the General Laws. Upon a motion by Selectmen Graham, seconded by Selectman Smith, it was voted unanimously to insert an article onto the warrant to accept s.42-44 of C.48 of the General Laws. It was noted that this article will be withdrawn should the charter pass. Police Chief's Report: Frizelle Complaint The Board reviewed the report of Chief Sullivan on the complaint of Alfred Frizelle of Appleton St. relative to truck traffic on Appleton Street and his request for a change in the school bus route. Chief Sullivan reported that this area is being monitored and will continue to be monitored, and that no changes are necessary at this time. The Board voted to accept the Chief's report and request an update in three months time. Police Chief's Report: Windrush Farm The Board reviewed the report of Chief Sullivan on MarJorie Kieetredge's request for a "Handicapped crossing" sign at the entrance to Windrush Farm on Lacy St. Pursuant to the Chief's recommendation, the Board voted unanimously to forward this recommendation to the Mass. DPW for approval. A_~_p_9.intment of S_~p_ecial Constables for Traffic Details The Board reviewed the request of Chief Sullivan for appointment of certain employees of the Ogden Security Co. as special constables for traffic duty at AT&T. The Chief reported that this duty was previously offered to police officers, but they no longer wish to be considered for this duty. Upon a motion .by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectmen Crouch, it was voted unanimously to request the written opinion of "no objections" by the police union and bring it back for action at the January 13th meeting. Holt Rd Speed Limits The Board unanimously adopted the speed limits as set forth by Mass. DPW for Holt Rd., executed such and returned to DPW for further processing. Mike Butler: Request to Change .~treet Name Mike Butler of Borden Chemical appeared before the Board to request that the name of Clark St. from its intersectin with Holt Rd. to the end near the railroad tracks be changed to avoid confusion. He cited an incident where an out-of-town ambulance was delayed becuase of the confusion in having three streets names Clark St. The Board asked Mr. Butler to gain the approval of other businesses on Clark St. and bring it back to the Board for approval on January 13th. Review of Selectmen's ~ The Board reviewed the Selectmen's Office budgets for FY 87 as proposed by Executive Secretary Keith A. Bergman, and approved such. Town Counsel retainer budget was proposed ~o increase to $15,000, but was defeated by the Board by a 4-1 vote (Bahrawy'opposed). Selectman Bahrawy felt that town cousnel is grossly underpaid. ~nt En inser's Re orr on Lower Main St. ~ The Board reviewed the report of A1 Shaboo, indepe~tengineer for the lower Maim St. project, proposing a resolution that the Town accept the work, provided that the state guarantee the work for a period of five years. Upon a motion by Selectman Smith, seconded by Selectman Crouch, it was voted unanimously to forward Mr. Shaboo's letter to DPW for their letter of commitment.