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At the meeting of the Randolph Board of Selectmen held Monday, January 22, 2007 the following were present: Chairman Richard W. Wells, Vice Chairman and Clerk James F. Burgess, Jr., members William Alexopoulos, Paul K. Fernandes, and Paul J. Connors, and Executive Secretary Michael J. Carroll. Meeting opened at 7:15 p.m. (No secretary present.)
Mr. Burgess said the opening prayer and Mr. Connors led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Burgess moved, and Mr. Connors seconded, to accept the minutes of 1-8-07. Voted, 5-0.
Correspondence
1) Letter received from IUOE regarding an employee’s sick time.
2) Letter received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth regarding the 2010 Federal Census. Secretary Galvin has been named as the lead liaison with the U.S. Census Bureau.
3) Letter received from Dorothy Lumsden resigning from the Council on Aging. Mr. Burgess moved to accept her resignation. Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted, 5-0. Letter will be sent thanking her for her service.
4) Notice received from James Chaput of the Holbrook Community Development Office that they are seeking Randolph applicants for housing rehab. Invite Mr. Chaput to a future meeting to talk about the program.
5) Letter received from Executive Office of Health and Human Services re: homeless census count. How do we respond?
Greatbridge
Mr. Carroll reported on the status of (and the lack of) the application. The Board requested that Greatbridge not be scheduled on an agenda without the Board having at least 10 days to review their application. (Note: the application has not been received.) Ms. Gangel requested that the Board’s agenda be reposted Monday morning if there are any changes.
Friends of the Turner Free Library
Library Director Charles Michaud presented a petition signed by 4,000 residents. Mr. Burgess read letters from libraries in Rockland, Milton, Abington, and other towns. Comments were taken from the public regarding the Library budget.
Correspondence – continued
6) Received notification from the Mass. Collectors & Treasurers Association of the recertification of John FitzGibbons.
7) Received a letter of resignation from Ann Marie Recupero from the Open Space and Recreation Committee. Mr. Burgess moved, seconded by Mr. Connors, to accept with regret her resignation. Write letter of thanks. Check the Talent Bank for volunteers for Recreation and Conservation.
8) Received a letter from the Department of Public Safety re: George Fabrizio acknowledging receipt of the New Employee Report Form.
9) Received an email from Patrick Mehr of the Lexington Electric Utility Committee seeking the Board’s support of H3294. Board to obtain a copy of the bill.
10) Received a letter from the town’s new representative from Comcast Gerry Buckley.
11) Received letters from the Building Commissioner providing an update on conditions at 19 Soren Street and 7 Young Terrace. These matters will be put on the agenda for the second meeting in February.
Community Speaks
Meg Boone urged planning an amount on an override that is appropriate and sufficient.
Gerald Kaplan spoke about his health problem.
Correspondence – continued
12) Letter received from Verizon regarding the future of cable TV service.
13) Letter received from the MWRA regarding the I/I Local Financial Assistance Program. Mr. Carroll will check with Mr. Zecchini to find out if anything needs to be done on this.
14) Letter received from the Town of Kingston regarding liquor licensees paying the required state meals taxes and requesting that the Board contact their legislative delegation and the Governor to address our revenue needs for the ensuing years.
15) Memo received from Town Accountant Phil Wolters regarding use of Nelson Office Products and billing by a single invoice rather than to individual departments.
16) Received a copy of a letter from the School Department to the Recreation Department regarding unpaid invoices. Mr. Wells indicated that this would be resolved tomorrow.
17) Received an email from Chief Foley advising that the new Vehicle Exhaust Capture System has been installed.
18) Received an email from Chief Foley about some of the pre-emptors not working. Mr. Carroll to find out why these are not working and what the cost would be to repair.
19) Request received from St. Bernadette Parish for a one day beer & wine on Saturday, February 3rd from 7-11 p.m. Mr. Burgess moved to approve with all the usual stipulations. Seconded by Mr. Fernandes. Voted, 5-0.
20) Request received from Lynne Freedman for permission to hold the 12th Annual Janet McDonald Walk for Cancer on Saturday, April 7th and to change the name of Memorial Parkway for that day. Mr. Alexopoulos moved to approve with the usual stipulations. Seconded by Mr. Fernandes. Voted, 5-0.
21) Request received from St. Mary Church for a one day beer & wine license on Saturday, February 17th. Mr. Connors moved to approve with the usual stipulations. Seconded by Mr. Burgess. Voted, 5-0.
Mr. Burgess reported on the design of signage in areas of town for recreation areas. Samples were distributed for comment.
Mr. Connors moved to table the report of the Executive Secretary on the Board of Appeals revolving fund until the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Fernandes. Voted, 4-1 (Alexopoulos).
List of articles submitted for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant were provided to Board. Articles that have signatures also to be sent to Town Counsel for review.
Report made on summary report on BOS agencies budget requests.
Mr. Connors moved, seconded by Mr. Fernandes to authorize the employment of Scott Weldon, subject to CORI letter being obtained. Voted, 5-0.
Correspondence – continued
22) Received a letter from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council regarding reassignment to the Three Rivers Council. Mr. Burgess requested a report to the Board as to which sub-region we should be in and why, what affordable housing numbers does the MAPC have (they show that we have >15%).
Request of the Fire Chief to participate in the Metro Fire Agreement. Mr. Carroll to find out the cost to participate.
Referring to the Shopping Cart Bylaw, Mr. Burgess asked when implementation will be evident.
Mr. Connors moved for an executive session pursuant to placecountry-regionCh. 39, s.23B (3). Roll call vote: Connors-yes, Burgess-yes, Alexopoulos-yes, Fernandes-yes, and Wells-yes.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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CLERK OF THE BOARD
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