The Board of Selectmen met this evening with Chairman William Hardin presiding. In attendance were Jeffrey Tufts, Frederick Clark, Patricia Webster, Carla Goodwin, and Town Adm. Kevin Paicos.

On Clark’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve General Minutes dated 8/10/98, as amended. Hardin, Goodwin abstained.

On Goodwin’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to table Executive Session Minutes dated 8/31/98.

On Clark’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Pole Relocation Petition for Beaver Dam Road.

Jim Baker in attendance.

On Webster’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to waive the fee for the temporary building permit for a tent, and to allow temporary signs to be put at the S-Curve and the intersection of Main and Washington Streets. A sign at the Rockery was denied.

On Clark’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Bid Award to Badger for the water meters in the amount of $50,680.41.

On Clark’s motion, seconded by Tufts, the Board voted unanimously, to accept with regret, the resignation of Roberta Hafferty from the COA, and to send a Certificate of Appreciation, and to advertise the position vacancy.

On Clark’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to confirm the appointment by the COA of Elizabeth Verity as Delegate, and Carol Mandeville as Alternate to the Board of Directors of the Old Colony Elderly Services.

Clark read the notice from Mass. Highway RE: Ch. 90 funds in the amount of $488,728.

At this point in the meeting, Selectman Jeffrey Tufts left during discussion and voting.

Hardin read the letter from Attorney Dailey requesting this be tabled until the issue of the building permit on the property has been resolved. On Clark’s motion, seconded by Goodwin, the Board voted unanimously of those present and voting, to deny this application without prejudice.

At this point in the meeting Selectmen Jeffrey Tufts returned.

1) On Webster’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted 3-2 to include $2,000 for Treasurer’s Office and to not include $15,000 for Planning Office. Hardin, Tufts opposed.

K. Carlson, P. Yochim, M. Boyle, C. O’Neil, M. Brockman, P. Mullen, D. Dailey, B. Flynn, J. Walsh, B. Simmons, D. Brown, A. Barron, L. Altieri, D. Mullen, R. Hicks in attendance.

Paicos gave a brief explanation of the history of the following issues, 1) appointment of a permanent building committee; 2) the issue of ongoing maintenance; 3) appropriating money for a consultant to update/review the master plan.

Paicos then gave a brief explanation of the proposed articles for the upcoming STM.

Mullen noted that the PFSC is in favor of this. B. Simmons noted that the School Committee voted unanimously to support this concept. D. Dailey noted that there should be an article to dissolve the current legislation from 1965 on the CSBSC. CSBSC noted there needs to be a blended time period of two committees for any items that come up RE: the new schools, i.e., warranty items. A. Barron noted that he thought the process went fast. Barron noted that he attended a meeting of the Mansfield standing committee that has been in place for 20 years. Barron noted he would want the articles on the STM for approval, and that he supports this 100%.

M. Boyle from the Capital Planning Committee expressed some concern with some of the language. Boyle noted there is a precedent on non-residents voting, i.e., E. Camara on the Capital Planning Committee, per Town Counsel. Boyle expressed concerned with stating qualifications as public building design experience, vs building design experience. Boyle suggested a specific period of time be listed; separating design from actual supervision of projects; having committee responsibilities spelled out.

Boyle noted the need for a committee that will work with all Town boards, committees, etc. Boyle noted that the maintenance issue should be kept as a primary issue for this committee.

Boyle suggested changing sentence to "select and/or recommend for purchase future sights for schools".

Goodwin suggested there be a sub-committee to re-work the wording of these proposed articles. Hicks questioned the duration of terms being listed, and if the intent is for the duration of the project to be the same as the duration of the term.

Boyle suggested the Selectmen reserve veto power. In response to a question from Tufts, P. Mullen noted the need for defining the committee’s involvement in small projects. Mullen noted that the intent is for extra people, appropriate to a particular project, to be appointed for that particular project, with the right to vote.

P. Mullen suggested that the sub-committee be put together and have a new draft available by 9/28/98.

In response to a question from Hardin, Paicos gave a brief explanation of why $50,000 figure was used. Hardin expressed concern that $50,000 was too low to involve this committee.

Simmons noted that there is agreement with the concept and there is a need to proceed with the sub-committee for re-wording the language of the articles for the STM.

D. Dailey expressed concern with keeping the language too restricting in appointing the committee.

The following people volunteered for the sub-committee. J. Tufts, R. Hicks, L. Altieri, C. O’Neil, M. Boyle, P. Mullen, K. Paicos, B. Simmons.

Clark noted that he wants to see the term of office listed; wants the committee members for multiple projects spelled out more clearly; wants the Finance Committee listed for annual review.

At this point in the meeting Central Maintenance was discussed.

Tufts noted the need to re-energize the Central Maintenance Study Committee. This committee was made up of 2 Selectmen, 2 School Committee members, 1 Finance Committee member, the Town Adm., and the School Superintendent.

Simmons noted that there are 2 School Committee members ready to serve on this, they are Mark Brockman and Bill Braun.

The Selectmen appointed Carla Goodwin and Jeffrey Tufts to represent them.

It was noted that the Finance Committee would need to appoint a new member.

Paicos noted he will call the meeting as soon as the FinCom member is appointed.

At this point in the meeting hiring a Consultant to review/update the master plan was discussed.

It was agreed that 4 articles would be on the STM Warrant which deal with creating a Standing Committee, re-creating the PFSC, dissolving the CSBSC, appropriating $50,000 for a Consultant to review and update the Building Master Plan.

On Tufts’ motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to include the 4 articles on the building issues, on the STM Warrant.

At 9:00PM, on Tufts’ motion, seconded by Goodwin, the Board voted unanimously by roll-call, to adjourn to Executive Session, for the purpose of Real Property, to return to Open Session.

At 9:50PM, the Board reconvened Open Session.

Hardin noted that the Board will be including 2 Conservation Commission articles in the STM Warrant for the purchase of land.

Hardin noted the Board will be including an article on the STM Warrant for the purchase of Queset House.

Hardin noted that the Board had voted approval for the Town Administrator to teach the Municipal Finance Course at BSC.

2) On Goodwin’s motion, seconded by Tufts, the Board voted unanimously to include Article 2.

3) On Tufts’ motion, seconded by Hardin, the Board voted 3-2 to include Article 3. Clark, Webster opposed.

5) On Goodwin’s motion, seconded by Tufts, the Board voted unanimously to include Articles 5 and 15.

8) On Webster’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to include Article 8.

9, 10) Tufts’ motion, seconded by Goodwin, to include articles 9 and 10, was withdrawn.

It was agreed to have the Town Administrator report to the Selectmen with a list of all streets that have not been able to be accepted, and with the financial liability that would be incurred by accepting them.

11) On Clark’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to include Article 11.

12) On Clark’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to include Article 12.

13) On Goodwin’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to include Article 13.

14) On Clark’s motion, seconded by Goodwin, the Board voted unanimously to include Article 14.

16) On Clark’s motion, seconded by Goodwin, the Board voted 4-0-1 to include Article 16.

Webster abstained.

17) On Clark’s motion, seconded by Goodwin, the Board voted unanimously to include Article 17.

18) On Clark’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to include Article 18.

19) Goodwin’s motion, seconded by Hardin, to include Article 19, was withdrawn.

20) On Clark’s motion, seconded by Tufts, the Board voted unanimously to include Article 20.

RE: Article for the Parade during the Holiday Festival, on Tufts’ motion, seconded by Hardin, the Board voted unanimously to include an article on the STM to appropriate $2,000 towards the Holiday Festival Parade.

RE: Street Acceptance Petition for Saddle Drive, on Webster’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to include, if it meets the criteria.

On Webster’s motion, seconded by Tufts, the Board voted unanimously to include article(s) on the Landfill.

Paicos explained the possibility of having an article on the STM Warrant for the re-zoning of the Johnnie’s Cider Mill land, back to residential.

On Webster’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to include an article to petition the Legislature for an increase in All Alcohol Package Store Licenses by 1.

After much discussion on when to close the STM Warrant, on Webster’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to close the Warrant on 9/24/98, at 4:30PM.

Paicos noted a $25,000-30,000 savings on office supplies due to the SERSG bid.

Goodwin noted she wants to have an agenda item to discuss the opening and closing of warrants, as that effects the public and various boards.

Webster reminded the public that the applications for the Senior Tax Voucher program are due by 9/30/98.

Hardin noted the Regional Summit meeting in Brockton on 9/19/98, from 9AM - Noon, and asked if any Selectmen were available to attend. Goodwin noted she could attend from 9AM to 10:30AM.

At 11:25PM, on Webster’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.

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