Board of Selectmen Minutes 06/15/2009
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At the meeting of the Randolph Board of Selectmen held Monday, June 15, the following were Present: Chairman Paul Connors, Vice Chairman James Burgess, William Alexopoulos, Maureen Kenney, Paul Fernandes, Executive Secretary David Murphy and Recording Secretary Cheryl Sass. Meeting opened by Mr. Connors at 7:15 pm.  

Mr. Burgess said the prayer and Mr. Fernandes led the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Moment of Silence in honor of Richard S. Palmer, retired firefighter, and David Dupont, retired from DPW.  

Mr. Burgess made a motion to accept the minutes of June 18, 2007, seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 4-0-1 (Mr. Fernandes abstained, as he was not a member of the Board of Selectmen at the time.)

Randolph Garden Club

Sheila Swanwick and Marie Deslouches were present on behalf of the Garden Club.  The club is working to improve the look of Randolph and will be planting shrubs and flowers on Saturday, June 20, 9:00 a.m., at the park across from the Higashi School on North Main Street.  They are looking for volunteers and donations of plants and flowers.  If interested, call all Sheila Swanwick at 781-963-9152.  Raindate is Sunday, June 21, 2009, 9:00 a.m.  The Garden Club has over 60 members – all are encouraged to join.  

Hearing – Request for Underground Storage of Gas and Diesel
Colbea Enterprises, LLC, 86 Mazzeo Drive

Kristin Sherman, Attorney for applicant was present for the hearing.
Mr. Connors read the legal notice.  License has been approved by fire department.  Notice to abutters was given.  Fire Department, Board of Health, Building Department, Police Department have no objections to the granting of the license.  Mr. Alexopoulos informed Attorney Sherman and the board that he is the owner of a Mobil Gas Station and asked if there was any objection to his voting on the request.  Attorney Sherman and the other members had no objections.  
Attorney Sherman informed the Board that the License is to reflect a change in ownership only.;  There is no construction planned at this time.  Mr. Connors asked, three times, if anyone was present to speak in favor of or against the licensee.  There was no response.  
Mr. Burgess asked when the tanks were last replaced.  Attorney Sherman stated that the tanks at 86 Mazzeo Drive were installed in 2001.  They have been regularly inspected and meet all Massachusetts regulations.  Colbea Enterprises is also in the process of having third party inspections conducted on all of their tanks.  
Mr. Burgess made a motion to grant the underground storage permit for gas and diesel as requested in the application, seconded by Mr. Fernandes.  Voted 5-0.

Hearing – 1370 North Main Street

Mr. Connors read the legal notice.   License has been approved by the fire department.  Notice to abutters was given.  Fire Department, Board of Health, Building Department, Police Department have no objections to the granting of the license Mr. Connors asked, three times if anyone was present to speak in favor of or against the applicant.  There was no response.  
Mr. Burgess asked when the tanks were installed.  Attorney Sherman stated that her files indicate 1983, but that all regulations of the Commonwealth have been met.  A Third party inspection will also be conducted.
Mr. Burgess made a motion to grant the underground storage permit for gas and diesel as requested in the application, seconded by Mr. Fernandes.  Voted 5-0.

Census Update

Brian Howard is working with Anne Barkhouse in organizing the 2010 Federal Census.  A Complete Count Committee will be appointed by the Board of Selectmen.  The Federal Census Determines how many seats Massachusetts has in Congress in Washington.  Census will be mailed February 1, 2010.  The Complete Count Committee is partnering with the Randolph Public Schools, Local religious organizations, Chamber of Commerce, and Council on Aging to hold a “Community Census Day.”

Community Pool Discussion

Postponed to June 29th.

Correspondence/Requests
  • Letter from the Board of Recreation re:  Community Pool.  Chairman of the Recreation Board will be presenting a plan to the Board of Recreation on June 23rd.  They will come to the next Board of Selectmen’s meeting to present their plan.  Mr. Murphy to add to 6/29 agenda.
  • Notice from Randolph Chamber re:  Summer Social on Thursday, June 18, 2009.
  • Notice from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency re:  Brook Clearing Grant.
  • Notice from Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust Program.  Discussion re:  $7,445 to be used for solar lights.
  • Letter from Town of Holbrook re:  Proposed Legislation for new Tri-Town Water Works.  Mr. Murphy to schedule a joint meeting with all interested parties sometime in June or July.  Mr. Burgess made a motion to request a joint meeting with representatives from Braintree and Holbrook, seconded by Ms. Kenney.  Voted 5-0.
Letter from Tad Bonvie & Associates.  Hearthstone Exchange (formerly the Vault Room) will be opening in June.  
Letter from Comcast re:  channel changes and activation rate changes.  Discussion with regard to Verizon – Mr. Murphy stated that he hopes they will be ready to go by the end of the summer.
  • Notice from RCP re:  Annual Completion Ceremony Tuesday, June 16th.  
  • Letters from Corporate Environmental Advisors re:  Raechel Road and Liberty Street environmental assessment activities.  
  • Letter Massachusetts Electric and Nantucket Electric notice of filing public hearing for a general increase in electric rates and approval of a revenue decoupling mechanism.  Mr. Murphy to follow up.  
  • Notice from Division of Local Services – Bureau of Local Assessment will release the 2009 proposed state owned land values.  Mr. Murphy to follow up.  
  • Notice from Massachusetts School Building Authority approving roof repairs at the Martin E. Young School.  In anticipation of receiving a lump sum payment, Mr. Connors made a motion to use funds to pay the bond, seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.
Letter from Comcast re:  payment to RCTV.  Mr. Burgess raised concerns because Memorial Day events were not covered.  Mr. Murphy suggested providing RCTV with a list of events the Board of Selectmen would like to have covered.
Carryover Requests from Town Employees.  Mr. Murphy to review and make a recommendation to the Board tomorrow.  
  • International Assembly of God requesting a banner in Crawford Square.  Traditionally, town events are the only banners Board has allowed.  Discussion re:  “Motorcycles are Everywhere” signs.  Did not receive permission this year.  Mr. Burgess moved to respectfully deny the request.  Seconded by Mr. Connors.  Voted 5-0.  
  • Showcase cinemas requesting Thursday Midnight showings on 6/4, 6/11 and 6/23.  Discussion re:  Midnight showings/change in hours of operation.  Mr. Burgess made a motion to allow the showings above.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.
  • Letter from Patrick Connors, President of Randolph Firefighters Local 1268 requesting a Grievance Hearing.  Mr. Alexopoulos made a motion to schedule a hearing for Monday, June 22, seconded by Mr.  at 6:30 p.m.  Voted 5-0.
Public Comments

Mr. Kaplan informed the Board that the situation has worsened since the last meeting.  He is missing his hydration, chemotherapy and radiation appointments.  He continues to be followed by Town vehicles.  His apartment is still being broken into.  He asked the Board to look into the matter again.  
Judy Gangel asked the Board what the plans are for the money that was collected last year for the fireworks.  Later, the money was to be used for signage.  She asked the Board what the money is going to be used for.

Annual Appointments

All appointments will expire on January 31, 2010.  Three votes will be required to hold an appointment.  
Animal Control Officer: Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint Steven Slavinsky.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Animal Welfare Committee        Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint Jean Duddy and Toby Lynne Schwartz.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Auxiliary Police Chief: Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint Francis V. Robles, Sr.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Building Commissioner:          George Fabrizio already appointed.

Burial Agent:   Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint John McVeigh as Burial Agent, Priscilla MacDougall and Scott Cartwright as Assistant Burial Agents.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Cable TV Advisory Comm. Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint Robert Stone, Gerald Hershoff, Marc Berman, Donald Levy, Beth Greenspan, Phyllis Hewson and Valaree Crawford.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted5-0.

Community Preservation Comm.    Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint Michelle Tyler, Gerald Good and Roger Kahan. Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Conservation Commission:        Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint Alan Abend and Jean Gately.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Council on Aging:       Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint Jack Betterman and Edith Klein Dreezer.   Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos 5-0.

Elder Affairs Director: Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint Rena Baker.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Fence Viewer:   Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint Jack Hill.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Field Driver:   Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint Joseph McElroy and John J. Hill.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Fire Chief:     Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint Charles D. Foley, Jr.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Handicap Commission:    Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint Keith Wortzman and Donald Levy.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Historical Comm.:       Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint Alan Banks, D. Joseph Griffin, Stephanie Naoum, Mary West, Henry Cook IV, Lesly Freed and Susan Ryan.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Local Education Fund:   Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint Andrea Ramsey, Judith Brennan and Madeline Brennan.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Master Plan Implementation Comm.        Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint Michelle Tyler.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Personnel Board Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint C. Jean Rota and Joseph McDonnell.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Recreation Board        Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint Pamela Tirrell and Katrina Huff-Lamond.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Recreation Director:    Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint Bud Deyo.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Registrar of Voters     Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint William LeVangie.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Veterans Agent/Director Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint James H. Campbell, Jr.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted 5-0.

Sealer of Weights and Measures  Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint Harold Boothby.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Wiring Inspector:       Mr. Alexopoulos made a Motion to appoint Donald E. Young.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.

Youth Activity Task Force:      Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint Gregory Wilmot, Suzanne Williams, Ronald Jackson, Becky Robateau and Michele Montavon.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Zoning Board of Appeals:        Mr. Burgess made a Motion to appoint John J. Hill and Simeon Korisky.  Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.

Special Police Officer: Mr. Fernandes made a motion to appoint Leland Clarke as a Special Police Officer, seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.
Liaisons

Mr. Burgess requested a “Children at Play” sign on Fairmount Street.  Motion to approve signage made by Mr. Burgess, seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Voted 5-0.
Mr. Alexopoulos requested one on Karen drive as well.  To be determined by the chairman after consultation with the safety officer.  Mr. Alexopoulos made a motion to approve a sign on Karen Drive.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 5-0.
Mr. Fernandes asked that a letter be sent to the Patriot Ledger requesting a dedicated reporter for the Town, as Fred Hanson has been reassigned.  Motion requesting that Mr. Murphy send a letter to the Editors requesting a dedicated reporter.  Seconded by Mr. Burgess.  Voted 4-1 (Kenney).   
Mr. Connors:  Lining and Striping – Mr. Murphy to prioritize streets where there are stop signs and cross walks.
Mr. Connors stated that signs have been purchased with the money that was raised for the fireworks last year.  Money raised from cans around town went to the parade this year, however the larger donations were used to purchase “Welcome to Randolph” signs.  
 
Selectmen’s Office Report:

Mr. Murphy asked the Board’s permission to continue the Good Neighbor’s Contest.  West Corners donated gift certificates to winners.  Recognize 6 Commercial/Business Properties in addition to 6 Residences.  .Motion by Mr. Burgess, Seconded by Ms. Kenney.  Voted 5-0.

Proposed Scope of Work – Honeywell.  Draft scope Board of Selectmen and School Committee must approve.  Lighting, Doors, Windows, Water Conservation, Steam Conservation, Town Hall Roof…etc.  Joint meeting of BOS SC to agree on scope of work before negotiating a contract.  Not binding.  Based on the results of the Energy Audit.  Review to see if there are any priorities of the Board not listed in the scope of work.  Mr. Murphy to add to agenda of next meeting.  

Chapter 77 Transfers

Transfers total $509,849.  Motion to approve request and forward to the Finance Committee made by Mr. Alexopoulos.  Seconded by Mr. Fernandes.  Finance Committee also must approve.  Voted 5-0.  

Motion made by Mr. Burgess to enter into Executive Session, not to reconvene.  Seconded by Ms. Kenney.  Voted 5-0.

At 9:37p.m. Mr. Burgess made a motion to adjourn seconded by Mr. Fernandes.  A Roll Call Vote was taken. Voted 5-0.

Clerk of the Board