HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-06 Board of Selectmen MinutesFebruary 3, 1986 continued
s~eo~d-d hv a~sh,m. %t was voted unanimously to grant the request to Mr. Hurwitz, and forcE'sc.
Secretary Ksi-~h Bare,an ane bel~¢tman Bahrawy draft a policy which serves to protect the conumser~
of this Town. ~ C ~C1
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ********************************* ark
.February 6, 1986
The Board met on this data with all members present. It was the unanimous vote of the Board to
go into executive session to discuss strategy for collective bar aining. ~ ~4
February 10, 1986
The Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charles A.
Salisbury, John W. Graham, Christine M. Smith, Ramsay A. Bahrawy, Kenneth C. Crouch; Bxec.
Secretary Keith A. Bergman. The warrant and minutes were approved as presented.
Board of Public Works
Buddy Noble, Bd. of Public Works reported that the aroheological report on the site has been
completed, and the environmental impact report has been submitted to the state for approval,
for the 10.5 million dollar water treatment facility, authorized by vote of 1985 Annual Town
Meeting. Mr. Noble reported that the Bd. of Public Works intends to pay all costs of the
new facility, with increased water rates, adding that the rates are expected to go from 65¢
per 100 cubic feet to $1.50 in 1991. Mr. Noble suggested establishment of a tracking system
to be sure there is enough revenue coming in to finance the facility. SeleCtman Bahrawy -
questioned why the water,treatment faaililty ~inancing committee~hever met. .~.~. Executive
Secretary Keith Bergman reported that the financing issue was looked at closely by himself and
Town Treasurer. Keith further reported that the Town's share $5.5 million will be bonded long
term; and the state's share $5 million will he bonded short term .as the funds are..neededn~ed~I
in anticipation of reimbursement. Mr. Lally added that the State will reimburse the Town at
50%, when 30% of the facility is completed. Discussion ensued on the proposed treatment
processes and disposal of the used filters. Mr. Lal]y added that Public Works employees
will replace the equipment as needed.
Discussion took place on the water quality. John Thompson, Bd. of Public Works reported that
~here are two town meeting articles to clean the reservoirs,and to replace the water main on
Rd.;these two proposals will improve the quality of the water.
Request for Establishment of Old Center Historic District Study Committee
The Board reviewed the request of Mary Pat Msndonca and No~ Hayes to estahish a Committee to
study the establishment of a historio district study committee for the Old Center, under MGL
C.40C. It was felt by Ms. Mendonca and Ms. Hayes that the planning consultant could be
solicited for assistance, adding that the Historical Society, Growth Steering Committee, Cente~
Realty Trust, and the Planning Board have endorsed the proposal for a historic district.
Ms. Mendonoa added that they would wish to see that the main purpose would be to preserve the
facades, but not restrict other renovations. Paul Kochis, President of the Historical Society
added that it would take a 2/3 majority of town meeting for the establishment of this district
to be approved. Upon a motion by Seleotman Crouch, seconded by Selectman Graham, it was voted
3-2(Smith Bahrawy opposed) to establish the committee at 5 members. Note: Smith was opposed
to the number of members to the committee-desirous of having 7 members. The Board also~voted
to request,~nominees from the Am. Institute of Architects, Gr. Lawrence Board of Realtors, and
t~e Historical Commission, and to advertise for other vacancies.
Notice of Award of EOCD Incentive Aid Grant
Execuitve Secretary Keit h Bergman reported that EOCD has approved the Town's application for
an Incentive Aid Grant in the amount of $I0,000 for a School-Municipal Mmnagement Information
System. Keith added that an 86 town meeting article is in place to fund the implementation of
tha:~ results of this study.
..-~.Do~ Officer: Use of Vehicle
~iThe Board reviewed the request of Dog Officer John Manning to be permitted to keep the car at
~his residence rather than leaving it at the police station after midnight. Exec. Secretary
Keith Bergman reported that such action would subject the Dog Officer to the IRS policy for
use of town vehicles; and suggested that the position be placed under the direction supervision
of the Police Chief. Upon a motion by Graham, second by Crouch, it was voted 4-I (Smith oppose~
to place the position under the direct supervision of the Police Chief and to authorize Keith
to meet with the Chief and communicate the guidelines for the position as established by the
Board.
Special Constables ..
Upon a'motion by Graham, seconded by Crouch, it was voted to appoint the following individuals
as Special Constables for the purposes of directing traffic at Rte. li4/Mass. Electric subject
to individual releases and to.'~expire on December 31, 1986: Craig Jarvis, Michael Rolls, James
Fyf~ Roland ~elly, and DAvid Gallo. '
LSCA Title II Grant Applkcation: 'Library
Upon a motion by Grouch, seconded by Bahrawy the Board voted 3-2 (Smith, Salisbury opposed)'to