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2/5-8/07
At the meeting of the Randolph Board of Selectmen held Monday, February 5, 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, Executive Secretary Michael J. Carroll, Town Counsel Paul R. DeRensis, and Administrative Assistant Linda M. Sproules.
Mr. Burgess said the opening prayer and Mr. Fernandes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Burgess moved to accept the minutes of 1-22-07. Voted 5-0.
Community speaks
Gerald Kaplan - problems with Randolph Police and Fire, and the Board of Health is still not helping him. An alarm is going off in his apartment 24 hours per day. He will seek complaints this week if it is not resolved.
Judith Gangel asked if residents would be allowed to speak later. Affirmative.
Correspondence
1) Letter received from Randolph Public Schools advising that they voted to lower their budget request.
2) Email received from Kevin Shaeffer re: Center Street proposed housing project. He is opposed.
3) Email received from Marybeth Nearen regarding a town budget sub-committee.
4) Report received from the Board of Recreation. Mr. Burgess said the Board must decide on the role of youth and recreation. Mr. Wells said this is coming up. Mr. Burgess felt it was dragging on and to put this on the next agenda.
5) Letter received from Housing and Community Development. Agreement for rink needs to be signed. $100,000 received for Zapustas Arena. Contracts must be signed by the Board of Selectmen and put in real time. Mr. Alexopoulos asked that this be discussed at the next meeting.
6) Letter received from Nancy Goggin re: No Place for Hate Program. Put on agenda for next meeting.
7) Email received from Library Director Charles Michaud advising that he would be present for tonight's meeting. $666,291 is needed for Library full compliance.
Hearing - Not Your Average Joe's - Change of manager
Robert Beliveau was present. Legal notice was read. Clear CORI. Letter received from Police - not opposed. Letter received from Fire - no violations. Letter received from Building - no violations. Letter received from Board of Health - they hold a valid food service permit. Mr. Wells asked, three times, if there was anyone present to speak in opposition. There was no response. Mr. Wells asked, three times, if there was anyone present to speak in favor. There was no response. Mr. Connors asked why the change. Mr. Beliveau said that the other manager went to another restaurant. Mr. Connors said that this is a training location. This is a food and beverage department also. Mr. Beliveau worked in their Acton location for 4 months before coming to Randolph. He is TIPS certified. Mr. Connors asked if he was familiar with the Board's Liquor Policy. Negative. Mr. Alexopoulos moved to accept the change of manager. Seconded by Mr. Wells. Mr. Connors said he was very
disappointed that Ms. Wentworth did not let him know about the liquor policy. This is very important and needs to be taken seriously. Mr. Beliveau said he would request a copy for himself and his managers. Mr. Connors moved to table until the next meeting and have Not Your Average Joe's come in. Seconded by Mr. Burgess. Motion failed. Mr. Alexopoulos' motion was voted, 3-2 (Connors, Burgess).
The hearing for 4 Way Convenience Store application for beer & wine was withdrawn.
Policy - Use of Town Counsel
Mr. Fernandes said that the minor changes were made. Looking for final acceptance. Mr. Connors moved to accept the policy. Voted, 5-0.
E-911 Training Grant application
Police Department is applying for this. Mr. Burgess moved to allow the Chairman to authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a grant application. Voted, 5-0.
School Department - Budget Presentation
School Committee Chairman Larry Azer and members Marybeth Nearen, Ron DiGuilio, Maureen Kenney, and Paul Meoni were present. School Finance Director Steven Moore, and School Superintendent Dr. Silverman were present. Chairman Azer gave a Power Point presentation of their situation and their budget request. They look to be on the same page for goals. $32,841,072 is the amount requested for next year. Mr. Wells advised the large audience that he would recognize many but only once. Linda Fitzgerald, a Pr. 2 Town Meeting member and a teacher in the Randolph Public Schools. She asked the Board to support a 2 ½ override for all departments as a single question. She urged the townspeople to vote in favor on March 27th. Hugh Beagan of Lindberg Avenue said this has been delayed many times. Takeovers are imminent. Pass the override no matter how it is presented for all depts. Judy Gangel said the bulk of the people want the override. She said it is the town's last chance to be in
control. If the state takes over, we will be facing a big dig into our pockets. If the schools are failing, home values fall. She urged a single question. If we split it, we lose. Gene Avrus read from a Boston Globe article printed last year about not shortchanging the schools. He urged the Board not to be shortsighted. He said the Board has the responsibility to the town and urged a single question to not divide the town, and to work to make it pass. Marcia Israel referred to another article from yesterday's Globe South about the Library and the Kennedy swim team. Also about a school in Stoughton that is exceeding MCAS scores. We need this. She urged a single question. Joe Burke asked about SPED and if circuit breaker money is involved. Mr. Azer responded in the affirmative but said that circuit breaker is not provided for current year expenses - you have to spend it for partial reimbursement the
following year. Joe Burke asked what happens next year - another override? Mr. Azer said it might be needed. Linda Larson Schwartz of Highland Avenue said we have entered a time of defeat. Reverse Randolph's curse. Support the override. Practice democracy. Judy Churchill said that Randolph Public Schools did great things for her kids. Support a single question. Joanne Brown was devastated to think of more cuts. Invest in our youth and our community. Les Neil said to take this and move forward with this initiative. Stop selling ourselves short. Give the kids the tools. Nancy Goggin was thrilled to move here, but has seriously thought of moving. We need art, gym, extra curricular activities. Vote for the override in unity. Single question. Charles Bello said good schools attract people, values go up. Don't neglect education. Restore the cuts in the School budget. Leslie Levine said that several years ago building these schools was tough for our parents. We are
in crisis. She urged the Board to vote a single override question. "Marie" [last name unclear] said she was in shock. When she lived in Boston her kids attended private school. They moved here looking for a good education. She was upset by the cuts and the lack of activities. She said she is now paying a large mortgage and her kids are getting a lousy education. She wants to stay here and be able to say that she has lived here for 30 years. She wants the best education for her kids. She doesn't want to run. Mary Fernandes said that we all know the need. Her kids were educated here. She asked that it be one question and that the Board fight to get it passed. Do the right thing. Suzanne Choumitsky said she is scared now. There were good changes at the Middle School this year. The school department has become very accountable as to how the money is spent. She asked to give
our students the attention, and not fail our children. Work together for one question. Marybeth Nearen asked the Board to listen to their constituents and vote for one question for police, fire, library, and children. No further speakers. Mr. Burgess asked for clarification on the $36.7 - is it the difference between level funded and level function (maintaining what we have now). Mr. Fernandes said he has had the most experience with the school budget. This is February and the School Department should be commended. We used to get it the night of town meeting. He used to lead the battles over what did and did not get funded. He looked hard at the numbers. The Schools have lost money over the last 5 years. Mr. Fernandes asked "when did it become acceptable to do this to our schools?" He supported and worked for the override the last time. He urged the Board to come up with the number and support
one question.
Mr. Connors suggested taking an action on the school number. Mr. Wells said he was going to do the budget and then give a number. Mr. Connors complimented Mr. Azer on his presentation. Mr. Connors moved to vote for a single question format. Seconded by Mr. Fernandes. Mr. Connors said it needed no discussion. He supported the last override and would support this one. He said that many other departments have fallen by the wayside. There are other departments that have been left aside. This will be an uphill battle. Signs, phone calls, etc. are needed. Mr. Burgess said that he would be in favor of a menu, but would support a single question. We are $8M short. Many departments spend better than others. He wanted to take some concrete
actions on this side of government to streamline. The Police need more money; the Library Director is very budget conscious. The DPW needs personnel, and lining and striping of the streets is needed. The taxpayers should not foot the bill until they are spending it right. He would support the $36.7M, but it is not enough. There are things he would move to put back in and come up with another number. He received a level education that put him where he is today. Mr. Fernandes supported a single question but it doesn't mean what everybody asked for. Level function for all would be about $4M. He proposes slightly under $4M. Other departments need something but we have to show fiscal responsibility. The revenue numbers will change before town meeting. Single question in the vicinity of $4M would be more palatable. Mr. Alexopoulos said the $8M is unrealistic. He is excited about the enthusiasm. The
level of service in the schools, public safety, DPW, and other departments is unacceptable. Make us a community again. Mr. Wells is in favor of one question - explain in the question what it would be used for. This is the only way to go. Mr. Connors' motion, with a breakdown of how the funds would be allocated, was voted, 4-1 (Burgess). Mr. Burgess moved to make it unanimous. Voted, 5-0. A letter from the School Superintendent was read. At the School Committee meeting of February 1, 2007, they voted to reduce their FY08 approved budget to a level function budget request of $3,672,205. Mr. Burgess moved to make this as part of the question. Seconded by Mr. Connors. Voted, 5-0.
Budget/override discussion
Mr. Connors said there were a number of articles about buying items. When we are going for an operational override, these could be taken out. Mr. Wells said there must be three articles from the Board: $60,000 for Police administrative fee, $23,000 fire department exhaust system, and $5,000 Fire administrative fee - all should have been in the warrant. Mr. Fernandes said some things are in the borrowing, not budgets. Mr. Fernandes moved to support those three articles. Voted, 5-0. Write to FinCom for meeting tomorrow night.
Mr. Alexopoulos asked to look at the Blue Hills Regional figure. $465,597 additional is needed and should be included in the override. We have no choice. Mr. Alexopoulos moved to add the Blue Hills Regional figure of $465,597 to the override amount. Seconded by Mr. Fernandes. For level function. Mr. Connors said we were at $4.1M. Mr. Fernandes said he planned cuts of about $700,000. Voted, 4-1 (Burgess).
Mr. Carroll pointed out that the shaded cells were as a result of the 3 hour meeting last Friday. Mr. Fernandes said Line 2 Selectmen salaries decreased by $3,000. Mr. Burgess said there were no step raises. These are not contractual. Mr. Burgess moved to deny all step increases. Mr. Fernandes asked what this would come to. How many non-union employees? Mr. Lane said that of 23, maybe five were due step increases. About $9,000. Average increase is about $1,500 per person. Mr. Fernandes said this should be dealt with in the budget. Mr. Burgess' motion failed.
Unclassified - $5,086,384
Street lights - Mr. Burgess noted the $300,000 and asked "are we realistically going to shut them off?" Put $310,000 in. There is no room in individual departments. Mr. Connors said this was always at $325,000. Might save $10,000. By the time you turn them off, you're going to pay for them anyway. Andrew Azer asked about the Blue Cross increase. Mr. Carroll said the 12% is a realistic amount. There has always been a surplus. He had been tracking the school's RIF for a decrease. It did not happen.
Mr. Alexopoulos referred to the ZBA Revolving account and said they no longer have a budget. This revolving account would pay for hearings, advertising, and secretary. Mr. Carroll said there are controls in the law for rate of expenditure. If exceeded, the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee may increase the limit. Mr. Alexopoulos moved to increase their allowable expenditures by $22,000. Seconded by Mr. Wells. Mr. Wells said they needed to have the funds to hold the hearings. Mr. Connors said he gets leery about all of these revolving and enterprise accounts. Voted, 3-2 (Burgess, Connors). Mr. Connors said the MPIC had expense of $50,000 for a clerk of the works.
Mr. Fernandes said consolidation of the Veterans and Elderly Depts. was recommended by the Government Reorganization Committee. We are not ignoring this. Mr. Fernandes asked Mr. Carroll to get some numbers relative to regionalizing.
Mr. Burgess - Recreation budget - no decision on personnel.
Mr. Alexopoulos would like to increase the Library by $100,000 with the override. It is a step to restoring. Mr. Burgess said it was short. Mr. Michaud said full compliance is needed and that $100,000 would not rescind the other library letters. They need full compliance for certification by the Library Commissioner - $666,291.00. Mass. Library Commissioners stated they must in be full compliance - one year from now - to regain certification. State aid would not be received again for two years. Charles explained full compliance - appropriation level & hours. Mr. Connors moved to increase line 103 by $666,291. Voted, 5-0. Override amount $160,963.
Mr. Alexopoulos - line 107 - increase to $4,690,426 to get us where the Chief needs to be. Total salaries of $4,678,000. For 4 officers, Mr. Burgess asked where they go. Chief Porter said this would bring him to 55 officers. The $400,000 is a service goal number. It would bring him to 60 officers. Mr. Alexopoulos moved to change line 109 to $5,109,000. Mr. Carroll said projected revenue - $135,000 would reduce that number from override amount. Voted, 5-0.
Auxiliary Police - rain gear replacement, retraining
Animal Inspector - $7,000.
Fire - Mr. Alexopoulos moved to increase salaries by $200,000 to $3,699,207. This would cover a shortfall in personnel. Simultaneous calls, ambulance cannot go out without staffing. Chief Foley said this would cover 4 positions rather than the service goal of 5. $247,199 would get him 5. Mr. Connors said we are trying to convince the voters we are serious. We may be coming back to revisit the police $400,000. Mr. Fernandes expressed concern and said we would be revisiting this at the end. Mr. Burgess said we needed more officers on the street to tackle the crime on the streets. Blue Hills Regional needs to sharpen their pencil. He can't see adding 4 new Firefighters as good management. Voted, 4-1 (Burgess). Mr. Wells said to change line 125 -
$8,000 to purchase turnout gear for 4 new Firefighters. $4,034,919. $18,679,394. - $5,042,483 would be the override at this point.
Assessors - Mr. Burgess said he was having a hard time hiring new. Retirees may not be able to be replaced.
Health - What is the salary increase? Referring to trash contract, Mr. Connors said it had an automatic renewal for a year with the agreement to pay consumer price index. They cannot add a position. $118,391 should be level function. Total $206,374.
Clerk - $164,952, $270,307. Census work should not be part of the override. As a resident, there needs to be a clear line to the voters. He would prefer to keep it level funded and give the money to public safety. $264,113.
Trustees - No change.
Collector/Treasurer - $407,997.
DPW - D. Zecchini said he thought there was going to be time to go over this. Mr. Connors said it was not going to finish tonight. Mr. Alexopoulos was looking for a $200,000 increase in salaries. Lining & striping is needed. DPW is down four employees now. If level funded, they will go down two employees, plus the one lost last year. If level function, they would keep two on as is. We are not doing anything except "plugging leaks" . We have the same expense money as FY97. Mr. Zecchini said these are going up more next year. Mr. Fernandes said he respects public safety and education but to do too much might be too much for residents. Mr. Burgess said the DPW is a public safety issue, particularly lining & striping, cleaning catch basins since they go to our drinking
water, and sewer pump stations need to be maintained. Mr. Alexopoulos moved for a $200,000 increase in salaries. Seconded by Mr. Burgess. ($1,981,249). This could be put in expenses and salaries. Mr. Burgess said he would put some in accepted streets. $121,833. 1903082. Voted, 5-0. Mr. Fernandes moved to reduce line 189 to $50,000. No second. Failed. Mr. Fernandes moved to reduce line 190 by $10,000 to $20,000. No second. Failed. Mr. Fernandes moved to reduce line 191 to $15,000. No second. Mr. Connors moved to reduce accepted streets by $50,000 and keep [line 189] $30,000 and [line 190] $30,000. Seconded by Mr. Fernandes. Voted, 3-2 (Burgess, Alexopoulos). $2,448,882. Mr. Fernandes moved to reduce to $4,700,000 the figure for the MWRA, based on history. Seconded by Mr. Connors for discussion. Mr. Zecchini said they won't know
anything until end of month. Voted, 3-2 (Burgess, Alexopoulos).
Joint Water Account - $197,000 increase in cost of chemicals, electricity, and compliance with Safe Water Drinking Act. This includes salaries for operators. Sub-total $7,762,882. Non-union - $42,437 - Has not been voted by Personnel Board. This is based on last year's recommendation of 3%. Mr. Fernandes moved to reduce the amount to zero. He said he wanted to hold the line. He didn't want it in the override. Mr. Connors said this was not final. Mr. Fernandes said we were setting an override number not doing budgets. Mr. Burgess said that in order to get money for one department, we might have to cut from another. Mr. Fernandes said we were dealing with projections. There is going to be a lot of shifting of numbers. Mr. Burgess said he had no intention to put
raises on the ballot. No second. Failed.
Local pensions up 12%. Last year the expenditure was within $12,000 of the appropriation. Bottom line number now $73,722,488. - $5,475,794. override.
Mr. Alexopoulos said we needed to fine tune the numbers, merge or consolidate departments. The number is due by Friday. Town Clerk said when there is a meeting like this, you can move the meeting forward to Tuesday.
Mr. Burgess moved to put an override question on the ballot $4,355,001. No second. Failed. Mr. Connors moved to continue this meeting to Thursday, 8 a.m. Cable can televise.
Mr. Burgess asked when the Board's office would be ready. Room will be vacuumed. DPW will assist with the lifting and moving. File cabinets are being emptied. Locks and phones have been changed.
Mr. Connors' motion, seconded by Mr. Fernandes was voted, 4-1 (Burgess). This meeting temporarily adjourned at 11:45 p.m. until Thursday at 8 a.m.
Meeting reopened at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2007
Present: Chairman Richard W. Wells, members William Alexopoulos, Paul K. Fernandes, Paul J. Connors, Executive Secretary Michael J. Carroll, and Administrative Assistant Linda M. Sproules.
Mr. Wells asked for a moment of silence for Paul F. King, a 30-year Post Office employee, a town employee in the Clerk's office for 7 years, and a 25 year town volunteer.
Mr. Connors moved the recommendation of the Building Commissioner for the Senior Center roof. Voted, 4-0.
K of C request for a one day license at St. Mary church hall on February 24th from 6 p.m. to midnight. This is due to a double booking at the K of C Hall. Mr. Alexopoulos moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. Connors. Voted, 4-0.
Resumed budget/override discussions:
Members had copies. Budget was shown on the wall. We are $450,000 out of balance. Before town meeting, that will be reduced to zero. Level function reflects the Board's actions which show $5.4M out of balance.
Revenues are projected to increase modestly. Financial Management Team met yesterday and the forecast for next year is confirmed as of information available today. Anything can change. Available resources should grow by $1.6M. Blue Hills Regional assessment - they will be asked to reduce. The amount now is $465,597. The $91,000 for Norfolk County Pensions is an assessment to the town. Debt service amount is cast in concrete. Unclassified - FICA is federal, unemployment all have to be paid. At the moment, the amount needed for override is $5,470,794. $3.6 is needed for schools. What is the maximum amount to be placed on ballot and within that amount which departments get what. Under state law, the budget has to be balanced. We cannot exceed revenues. There can be no
deficit spending. Revenue assumptions have been reasonable. We are compelled to show financial projections based on the information available today. As we get closer to Town Meeting, everything will be reviewed. In May, the information will be fine tuned. Mr. Connors referred to page 7 and said retirement costs represent increased medical cost assessments for retirees. It is a projection of what Blue Cross will say in July. Predicted to be 12% increase. Employee medical costs are projected to be 12% after tweaking.
Mr. Wells said he had been posed a question - There was misleading info from the schools about teacher contract raises, and he asked to hear from the schools. Dr. Silverman said the teachers union reached a 3-year agreement in the fall of 2005 which extends through 2008. FY08 is 3rd year. Mr. Connors asked what the percentage increase was. 2005-2008 2.5% on Sept. 1st and 1% increase on 91st day of the school year - almost 3% over the next fiscal year. Mr. Fernandes said looking at details, it is not necessary to review again. What are we trying to achieve? He said to get a 2½ override to relieve decreases in several depts. He said that several months ago the Board met with School Committee to see how we could support the schools and reverse the problems. They asked for an override on
the annual election ballot. Trying to make the right decision requires information which is sometimes limited. Sometimes it is a risk. Mr. Fernandes said we needed to put a number on ballot which stood the greatest chance of surviving. He felt $5.4M is too high. He would be in favor of $4M. After the election, we have to decide what we need to balance the budget. He is concerned about some of the numbers voted Monday night and felt they should be revisited. He has received phone calls asking that a menu be done and that a single question would be a "no". Mr. Fernandes said he was not in favor of a menu. Bring the number down. Mr. Wells agreed with one question even though many disagree. He felt it would separate the town. One manageable number is needed. We need to pare off numbers. Paul Maloof said voters needed to see where the money would be spent. The discussion he heard
was about administrators. Town administrators did not receive an increase last year. It was not recommended this year by a Selectman. Dr. Silverman said the total increase was $13,000 for school administrators plus $4,000 for principals which were built into their contracts. Mr. Connors had the same feelings as Mr. Fernandes. He agreed with a single question. He agreed that $5M is too much. Questions to him have been about salary increases and new positions. All unions should be revisited about foregoing increases. On page 7 of the school presentation, it showed teachers increases 5.6% or $1.2M, and he asked if it could be pared down for a total request of $3M. Mr. Connors said he felt we would get to $4.4 or 4.5M. Larry Azer said the school budget does not add new positions. Mr. Wells asked if it restored positions you would lose if the override passes. If no override, they will lose. Mr. Azer said
a few years ago, the teachers gave up a year when other unions got it. He could ask them to reopen but they have to agree. The teachers are going to want something in return. Town Meeting member Joe Burke said that when you give a 3% raise with step increases involved, it is almost 6%. Dr. Silverman concurred with his statement. Brian Howard said that on the town side, non-union department heads did not receive a cost of living. Some received steps, but not all. The vast majority do not have a step raise.
Mr. Wells said we might have to start from line one. Mr. Connors asked for a brief recess to contact the 5th member.
Meeting recessed at 9:05 a.m. Board returned to the room at 9:15 a.m.
Mr. Wells read a letter from Ed Daly submitting his resignation from Board of Rec. Mr. Alexopoulos moved to accept his resignation with regret and send a letter of thanks. Seconded by Mr. Connors. Voted, 4-0.
Mr. Wells received info from the Assessors that the override cost, based on a residential tax rate of $9.22 and a CIP rate of $17.85 CIP would be $84.00 per million dollars.
Mr. Connors said we are trying to come up with a number and make adjustments in departments. Mr. Connors moved to place the figure of $4,156,765 on the ballot. This figure represents amounts as follows: $3,072,205 to schools, $465,597 to Blue Hills, $160,963 to the Library, $200,000 to Police Dept., $108,000 to Fire Dept., and $150,000 to the DPW. Shortfalls in general government could be defined as we get closer to Town Meeting and we may be able to make up the difference. We can accomplish what we need to do. He urged the members to support. Seconded by Mr. Fernandes. We could revisit contracts and pay raises. No one would see both a COLA and a step raise. Mr. Connors said he would recommend no action on many articles and not fill positions, or freezing positions for a
year or two. Mr. Fernandes said we have all heard the pleas from school and library supporters, but not from some of the other departments. There are other public safety needs. He supported this number but that we would need to work for it. The Assessors have worked hard at the numbers. The override at this amount would increase taxes by about $336 per year. It is one cheap lottery ticket per day. He supported the motion. Mr. Alexopoulos agreed and said that $5M is what we needed but he couldn't see residents voting for that amount. This amount would be a start. He said the Board and all departments needed to sell it to the residents. No negative talk. Mr. Wells said he had tried to get the number below $4M but it couldn't happen. Reluctantly he agreed with $4.1M. Mr. Wells also said we would need to sell it to the people including the seniors who would benefit from increased public safety services. Mr. Wells repeated the motion with the amounts to be included on the
ballot. Voted, 4-0. Mr. Azer asked about the amounts for the other departments and what it would be spent on. Mr. Connors said it would depend on sitting down with departments to see how they could operate. Mr. Azer said they would get $600,000 less and now they would have to reconfigure. He asked the Board to reconsider and said this sends a bad message. There were a lot of supporters here Monday night. He asked the Board to put the school number back to $3.6M for level function. This would be $50 more for residents. Mr. Connors said that he indicated the other night not to hold the numbers fast as they may have to change. He also said that nothing went into Elderly, Veterans, Building, Recreation, etc. He said that the Board was trying to do the right thing. He said that, reading the papers, overrides are not passing everywhere, even in towns with money. Judy Gangel said that on Monday night, Mr.
Burgess said "except for Schools and Library", that these were not to be revisited. She said most people would be willing to give up the cost of their coffee for this. She said there are no "do over's" in education. She said that $4,756,765 was still under $5M. The Department of Revenue is at our door. Once we vote a smaller amount, it won't be put back in. A parent of 2 elementary kids talked about classes with 28 students and asked how much learning could they do? MCAS has been going down the tubes. She said the School Dept. has made do for the last few years absorbing raises. She said there is nothing left.
Mr. Carroll distributed to the Board the DPW agreement for the I/I loan. He wanted to check with the Board before signing. Asst. Treasurer Loretta Owens had also asked about the Board signing the $700,000 loan. She was getting info from Ropes & Gray.
Mr. Wells announced Senator Joyce's office hours on Wednesday, February 21st from 11:30 to 12:30 in the Washington Room.
Mr. Connors moved to deny the Police Department grievance (Civilian employee working as an administrative aide). Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted, 4-0.
Mr. Alexopoulos moved to appoint Gail Larson as a poll worker. Voted, 4-0.
Mr. Fernandes asked about the Town Meeting Warrant. Board voted, 4-0, to go with the warrant, including the three articles referred to Monday night ($60,000 for Police Administrative fee, $5,000 for Fire Administrative fee, and $23,000 (2nd payment) for Fire Diesel Exhaust Capture System). Board confirmed to also edit the articles per Town Counsel's edits, with the exception of those with signatures.
Mr. Carroll said the zoning articles were submitted to Planning Board.
Adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
James F. Burgess, Jr.
CLERK OF THE BOARD
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