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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-29 Board of Selectmen Minutes MEETING NOTES 3/29/83 Members Present: J. Russell, M. O'Brien, P. Dustin, M. Rosenthal, P. Landers The Board interviewed Frederick Felone, a candidate for the Council on Aging. Mr. Felone was the only candidate appearing. After the interview Mr. Rosenthal nominated Mr. Felone, seconded by Mr. Landers, to the Council with his term expiring 6/30/85.. It was so voted. After further discussion Mr. Dustin nominated Lester Ralph, a candidate who had been interviewed the Spring. Mr. Rosenthal moved to table the nominations until more infor- mation was forthcoming, or Mr. Ralph could appear. The Board met with Town Counsel, Roger Louanis, Bill Winkler, and members of the D.P.W. Union (Mike DeBrigard and Carl Fennelly) to hear a grievance by the Union on the use of personnel in reading water meters. The Board voted to go into Executive Session, and to come back to open: meeting after the Executive Session. Mr. Russell stated he would leave the room as he might be in con- flict of interest, and he gave the gavel to Mrs. O'Brien to run the session. Mr. Russell then left. The Board came out of Executive Session and Mr. Russell returned: The Board then met with Chief Marchand, Town Accountant and Town Counsel to dis- cuss problems relating to disability retirement. After a brief discussion, it was decided to go into Exe^utive Session to discuss potential l. t.igation.. The Board-'voted to go into Executive Session and came out to continue the regular meeting. - The Board came out of Executive Session. The Board then signed the deeds for the land swap at Batchedler Field previously voted by Town Meeting. Mr. Cohen also asked them tosign a confirmatory deed. Mr. Dustin moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign a confirmatory deed for land voted to be sold to Daniel Buckley by a Board of Selectmen in 1942. It was so voted. The Board instructed the Executive Secretary to prepare two motions dealing with legal funds for the annual Town Meeting. One motion was for the Law Committee and Town Counsel fees, and the other was for Labor Counsel fees. The Board also requested that Chief Redfern come to the next meeting to discuss his article for repair of Engine 1, his request for a temporary fire lieutenant, his request for a transfer, and his list of new equipment. Mr. Rosenthal asked the Board to waive all Town permit fees for inspection by the Building Inspector's office relating to the Highland School conversion to a library. The Board voted that the fees be waived with the exception that, if needed, the gas and plumbing inspector would receive his personnel share of the fees. The Board requested a letter be sent to the Building Inspector notifying him of their decision. I -2- The Board approved a request for renewal of a common license for Wes Parker's restaurant. The Board approved the renewal of an auctioneer's license for Carl W. and Brenda A. Stinson. Mr. Dustin withdrew from discussion and voting on this matter. The Board approved paying unemployment benefits for February in the amount of $2,236. The Board approved a request from the Pop Warner Football (Clifford Allen) to conduct its annual fund drive on September 10th (raindate 9/17). The Board acknowledged a letter from the Land Bank Committee and another from the School Department relating to the sale of tax title land. Mr. Russell stated he would contact Board members by phone to discuss article assignments in the forthcoming Town Meeting.