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At the meeting of the Randolph Board of Selectmen held Monday, July 13, 2009, the following were Present: Chairman Paul Connors, Maureen Kenney, Paul Fernandes, Executive Secretary David Murphy and Recording Secretary Cheryl Sass. Meeting opened by Mr. Connors at 7:15 pm. Not present: James F. Burgess, Jr., and William Alexopoulos.
Ms. Kenney said the prayer and Mr. Fernandes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence: John Henault, Donald Martin, Thomas Lund, William Connolly, Edward Mashrick and Grace Kalinowski.
Motion to accept minutes of June 6, 2009 made by Maureen Kenney. Seconded by Mr. Fernandes. Voted 3-0.
Hearing – DAV Post, 490 High Street – Change of Manager
Mr. Connors read the legal notice. Mr. Wells present to be appointed as Manager. TIPS Certified. Mr. Connors asked, three times, if anyone was present to speak either in favor of or in opposition to the request. There was no response.
Letters from Board of Health, Building Department, Police Department, Fire Department with no opposition to change.
Ms. Kenney made a motion to approve the change of manager from the current manager to Richard Wells, as requested. Seconded by Mr. Fernandes. Voted 3-0.
Personnel Board Appointment
There is a vacancy on the Personnel Board and the Board of Selectmen received a letter of interest from Rosalyn Vineberg to be appointed as a member of the personnel board.
Ms. Kenney made a motion to appoint Rosalyn Vineberg to the personnel Board with the stipulation that the appointment ends on January 31, 2010. Seconded by Mr. Connors. Voted 3-0.
Correspondence
· Director of Public Health requesting that an unread letter be read re: Medical Reserve Board. Request the Letter be resubmitted. Mr. Murphy to request that the letter be resubmitted and read at the next meeting,.
· Letter from Comcast re: channel line up changes.
· Letter from Rena Baker re: applying for Title III Part E Family Caregiver Grant. Motion made by Mr. Fernandes to allow the application for the grant and to allow acceptance if awarded. Seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 3-0.
· Notice from ABCC re: Approval of change of DBA from the Vault Room to the Hearthstone/Exchange.
· Letter re: CORI Policy. Hold until next meeting, when full board is present.
· Letters from residents re: Pond Lane and Adams Drive repaving – photos enclosed. Motion made by Mr. Connors to forward to the Department of Public Works. Seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 3-0.
· Letter from Attorney General’s office re: National Grid rate increases. Staging public meetings. Mr. Murphy to add dates and locations to the web site.
· Letter from the Fire Chief re: Richard Lyons retiring as of July 22, 2009. Deputy Chief Michael Webber retiring as of July 18, 2009.
· Letter from Fire Chief re: appointment expiration on January 31, 2010. Forward letter to Town Counsel.
· Copy of letter from Mayor of Braintree, Joseph Sullivan, to Holbrook Selectmen Chairman Powilatis re: Tri-Town Board. Mr. Murphy to have Superintendent Zecchini and Mr. McElroy update the board at next meeting August 3, 2009. Motion made by Mr. Connors to send a letter to the Tri-Town Board notifying the Board that Mr. Murphy will be attend the meetings on the Board of Selectmen’s behalf. Seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 3-0.
· Notice of Hearing from ABCC on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
· Letter from Spectra re: Algonquin emergency contact numbers. Mr. Murphy to forward contact numbers to Spectra.
· Email from Judy Gangel to David Murphy re: donation of Randolph Animal Hospital Gift Certificate. Motion to accept gift of Ms. Gangel made by Mr. Fernandes, seconded by Mr. Connors. Voted 3-0.
· Letter to Police Chief re: Randolph/Holbrook Pop Warner marketing by phone. Mr. Murphy to add to website.
· Letter from the Randolph Conservation Commission. Stephen Schneider stepping down as Chairman. Jesse Krawiec appointed Chairman. Mr. Murphy to send letter of thanks to Stephen Schneider.
· Letter from Spectra Energy re: project updates.
· Letter from Lottery re: Keno to Go. Mr. Murphy to forward to Mr. Burgess.
· Letter from Mass Recycle. House Bill 3515. Motion made by Ms. Kenney to refer matter to the Board of Health for a position statement. Seconded by Mr. Fernandes. Voted 3-0.
Requests
· Showcase Cinemas. Harry Potter VI Thursday July 16th at midnight. Motion to allow made by Mr. Connors. Seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 3-0.
· Pollworker request. Motion to appoint Patricia Mazulis D’Entremont as a pollworker made by Mr. Connors. Seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 3-0.
· Letter from Donna Huddleston, 327 Canton Street. Her driveway is located directly across from the entrance to Avalon. Writing to request Avalon install speed bumps and traffic lights as cars leaving are speeding, squealing their tires and rarely stop before pulling out. Mr. Murphy to touch base with contact at Avalon re: speed bumps, stop lights/stop sign and poles on Canton Street.
Public Comments
Mr. Kaplan is being followed by police cruisers to his hospital appointments. He asked the Board to look into the matter.
Bob Gass asked the Board to take the state of the high school track under advisement. He suggested adding a ballot question in the amount of $300,000 - $400,000 to fix things up so that it could be used for dual meets and for use by the community, including repairs to the bleachers. The success of the High School track team has caused a resurgence of interest in sports and track. Mr. Connors asked that Mr. Gass prepare something formal for the next meeting on August 3rd.
Sheila Swanwick from the Garden Club introduced Beverly Cote as a new member of the garden club. They thanked the volunteers and encouraged residents to get involved. Beverly had ideas for handling litter at the entrances to town, barrels of flowers, planting trees and beautifying by adding “Don’t litter” signs and trash cans on sidewalks.
Judy Gangel. Read Wednesday, September 17th Boston Herald. Asked for the names of the 501(3)(c), accounts, how much was deposited in each of the two accounts, how much has been spent on signs, and asked if anything was filed with the DOR. Mr. Murphy stated that there are two separate accounts at the Randolph Savings Bank, which were set up with a Tax ID number under the name “Celebrate Randolph.” Signs are being installed later this month.
Selectmen’s Office Report:
Mr. Murphy reminded residents of the Good Neighbor Contest. .
Request for Proposals is out re: maintenance and operation of street lights.
Notice from Randolph Elks re: Golf Tournament in August.
At 8:25 , Mr. Fernandes made a motion to enter into executive session, seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 3-0.
Motion to adjourn regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen made by Mr. Fernandes, seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 3-0.
Clerk of the Board
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