SELECTMEN’S MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 30, 2000
The Board of Selectmen met with Chairman Carla Goodwin presiding. In attendance were William Hardin, Jeffrey Tufts, and Interim Town Administrator Martha White. Patricia Webster arrived at 5:50PM. Leo Harlow arrived at 6:00PM.
On Tufts’ motion, seconded by Hardin, the Board voted unanimously by roll-call, of those present, to go into Executive Session for the purpose of Labor Negotiations, to return to Open Session.
Tufts in favor, Hardin in favor, Goodwin in favor.
The Board reconvened Open Session at 6:10PM
The Meeting began with a moment of silence for Lillian McGranachan.
Goodwin noted the Veterans have invited the Board to the dedication on the Corner of Main and Oliver Streets on 11/5/00 at 2PM. Mullen asked about Board approval of the dedication. Goodwin noted that by a previous vote, the Board had already approved these types of dedications.
RE: Main Street pavements, Goodwin noted for the public’s information that on 11/1/00, people should avoid main Street and take alternate routes.
Goodwin noted the Planning Board’s approval of Article 3.
TEMPORARY SIGN REQUEST – COVENANT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
On Hardin’s motion, seconded by Harlow, the Board voted unanimously to approve the temporary sign request and to waive the fee.
On Tufts’ motion, seconded by Hardin, the Board voted unanimously to approve the License Fees as proposed for 2001.
On Harlow’s motion, seconded by Hardin, the Board voted unanimously to approve the yard sale to be held as a fundraiser, and to waive the fees.
On Webster’s motion, seconded by Harlow, the Board voted unanimously by roll call, to appoint Anthony Pires to a full term on the Fair Housing Committee.
Tufts – Pires, Webster – Pires, Harlow – Pires, Hardin –
Pires, Goodwin – Pires.
Gary Brackett and Dick Dailey in attendance
ARTICLE 2 – RE: procedure, G. Brackett spoke with D. Dailey and a public hearing will be required if a Charter Change is brought by petitioners vs the Selectmen making a corrective change to fit with State Law. Brackett discussed the 60 vs 90 day notice issue. Dailey noted he had concern with the language RE: a hearing being necessary. Goodwin suggested dismissing Article 2 until it is resolved legally.
On Tufts’ motion, seconded by Hardin the Board voted unanimously to dismiss for further understanding and to bring back to the ATM, Article 2.
ARTICLE 3- On Tufts’ motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of Article 3, per the Planning Board’s recommendation.
ARTICLE 6 – On Tufts’ motion, seconded by Hardin, the Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of Article 6.
ARTICLE 7 –White gave a brief explanation of the reason to have this, noting the article will restore $300,000 to the Stabilization Fund.
On Webster’s motion, seconded by Hardin, the Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of Article 7.
ARTICLE 8 – Tufts expressed concern with the dollar amount. White gave a brief explanation. Webster’s motion, seconded by Harlow, to recommend approval of Article 8 in the amount of $1,235.00, was not voted at this time.
Harlow noted the subcommittee estimates are close to reality and need to be passed now in these amounts. Hardin noted he would rather move forward. Harlow noted we ran out of funds in May and the Board was not notified. Harlow noted that the necessity of the fence was also not brought to the Board, and now we need to go the TM to rectify these situations. Webster reviewed the outstanding invoices and labor expenses already incurred. Webster noted that the three current landfill committees met, had a discussion, and voted and we all decided this article is the best estimate, and was agreed to by all three committees. She noted there is no promise that there won’t be a need for more money, but this is the best information at this time. Goodwin noted the need to explain to the STM body, the need for ongoing money to monitor over the next 30 years. P. Downey noted that the odor control won’t take place until the liner is repaired. Tufts noted he wanted to stress that these numbers are not finite, and that he just got them on Saturday. Paicos gave a brief explanation of the financing of the bonds. P. Downey stated he wanted to see a united Board on this issue and to stand behind this proposal.
Webster asked the Board to take a vote on the Subcommittee Landfill Report.
On Hardin’s motion, seconded by Harlow, the Board voted unanimously that the Board of Selectmen received the Report of the Landfill Subcommittee which included Patricia Webster, Leo Harlow, and Mr. Mailer.
Webster gave a brief explanation of the 4 areas the report addresses.
White asked to be able to present Articles 8, 9 and 10 together. Webster noted she will give a brief explanation to the TM of the 2 page brief. Hardin expressed concern with not having time to review the subcommittee report prior to this evening.
ARTICLE 9 – On Webster’s motion, seconded by Harlow, the Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of Article 9.
At this point in the meeting, Harlow noting that the
Landfill went over budget by 2/3’s and that the Board was not told, wanted to
vote to reconsider hiring Paicos. Harlow’s
motion, seconded by Webster, to reconsider hiring Kevin Paicos as Town
Administrator, was not voted at this time.
Harlow noted that Paicos was at the top during this and shouldn’t be back in charge. Harlow noted we could have been holding a private contractor accountable vs doing this ourselves.
Vote on the motion did not pass with a 2-3 vote. Webster, Harlow in favor.
Goodwin noted the next Selectmen’s meeting will take place at the Selectmen’s Office.
At 7:05pm, on Tufts’ motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn to the Special Town Meeting.
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DATED_______________________________