1992-04-07 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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Minutes of the Board of Selectmen Meeting April 7, 1992 The meeting convened at 7:39 p.m. Present were Chairman Eugene Nigro, Vice Chairman Dan Ensminger, Secretary Sally Hoyt and Selectmen George Hines and Bill Burditt, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and the following list of interested citizens: Bill Brown, Leslie York, Irene York, Bernice Herrick, Charles Herrick, Ed Driscoll, Pat Driscoll, Len Pienta III, R. A. Coco, M. H. Andreola, Annette Flanagan, Trish Brigham. On motion by Ensminger seconded by Hoyt the Minutes of March 3, 1992 were approved as amended by vote of 3-0-2 with Burditt and Hoyt abstaining. On motion by Hoyt seconded by Ensminger the Minutes of March 17, 1992 were approved by vote of 4-0-1 with Burditt abstaining. On motion by Hoyt seconded by Ensminger the Minutes of March 31, 1992 were approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Liaison Reports Bill Burditt extended congratulations to Dick Coco on being elected Chairman of the Finance Committee. He also asked about the possibility of naming an athletic field for Dickie Doucette. Sally Hoyt reviewed activity with regard to Elder Services and the Senior Center, with regard to Recreation registrations, with regard to the Drug and Alcohol Council Program. She also indi- cated that the early retirement bill (this is for state workers) is on the Governor's desk. George Hines attended the FinCom meeting, and they will meet again on the 22nd with regard to the Ice Rink. He received calls and mail with regard to the rubbish collection disposal program. Dan Ensminger had no report but indicated that he had received lots of calls. Gene Nigro indicated that he represented the Board of Selectmen at the Library Awards Program for youngsters who wrote essays on What the Community Means to Me. George Hines asked the Board of Selectmen to direct the Town Manager to begin the PWED application process for the access road to the Nike base. Public Comment On motion by Hoyt seconded by Burditt a proclamation for S.A.D.D. week of March 30 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. On motion by Burditt seconded by Hoyt Richard Foley was appointed to the position of Town Accountant for a term from 4/1/92 through 3/31/93 by a vote of 5-0-0. It was indicated that the perfor- mance evaluation process hasn't been completed and George Hines as the liaison will keep it active. Bill Burditt commented that the Mass Municipal Association, state agencies, and all other