MINUTES
Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
March 13, 2006
PRESENT: Sarah Cannon-Holden (Chairman), Sara Mattes, Gary Taylor,
STAFF: Debra Parkhurst (Adm. Asst.)
Welcome and Introductions: The meeting opened at 7:30 PM. The Chairman welcomed the public, reviewed the agenda and action items for the meeting.
Announcements: Ms. Mattes announced a meeting scheduled for Mar. 21 at 7:30 PM to discuss the formation of the Agriculture Commission
Open Forum: Brad Meyer introduced himself and spoke in favor for Article 42 that would put forward a ballot to allow the Town to proceed to the Legislature for the sale of beer and wine in the Town. The Board requested and noted that Town Counsel will be present at t the next meeting (March 20) to discuss legal questions regarding that article. Ms. Mattes noted that past concerns had to do with the future of a license once it is granted and what control the Town would have thereafter. The Board will begin formulating questions for Town Counsel.
Appointments
7:30 PM : Ms. Amy Fripp, petitioner; Cynthia Ritchie; Also present; Jack French, Town Moderator
Re: Citizens Petition in support of US House Resolution #636: Censure of George W. Bush
Ms. Fripp explained that this article is in support of bill written by Representative Conyers of Michigan. The Bill has three parts, but for the purposes of this article, only one section (236) is referenced. Ms. Fripp also said she will be away during Town Meeting and hopes to find someone to present it. The Board told Ms. Fripp that she needs to have the actual language of the Bill available at Town meeting and someone prepared to answer questions. Mr. French also requested that the presenter attend the Moderator’s Meeting on Wednesday , March 22 at 7:30 PM.
Chief Mooney & Police Officers Association: Re: Signing of Collective Bargaining Agreement
Present: Chief Kevin Mooney, David Regan, President, and John Wentworth, Vice-president, Police Union.
Chief Mooney and Officers Regan and Wentworth commented on the fair and equitable process of the Police negotiations. The Board also noted the good work, and thanked the Union for their flexibility during the length of the negotiations due to staff changes. The Officers also thanked Assistant Town Administrator Anita Scheipers for her work. Mr. Taylor made a MOTION and Ms. Mattes seconded to execute the Police contract, effective as of July 1, 2005 to expire on June 30, 2008. The Motion passed 3-0. A brief discussion followed on funding for emergencies. The Board asked the Chief to keep them apprised of legislative measures in this regard
8:00 p.m. DPW Superintendent Bibbo - Re: 2006 Roadway Paving Plan
Mr. Bibbo reviewed the 2006 Paving Plan, including Codman Road, McIntosh Lane, the Codman Pool driveway area, Tower Road, and Tabor Hill Road. Ms. Mattes asked him to look at an area of Conant Road around Moccasin Hill where water collects. The Board asked if they have identified other areas that could be worked on in case there are left over funds. Mr. Taylor made a MOTION and Ms. Mattes seconded to approve the 2006 Roadway Paving Plan. The Motion passed unanimously. Discussion followed on “chip seal.” for certain roads. Mr. Bibbo said a certain color red used in the past was no longer available, but there is a brown and a gray and he will bring those in for the Board to review in the future.
Discussion turned to the recent water main break. Mr. Bibbo said his crew was out working on Trapelo Road when the Police called. The break was on the north side of Route 126 where it goes over the Rail Road Tracks near Baker Bridge Road. The pipe is in the road and goes through the bridge abutment. The pipe had a longitudinal crack. High pressure water was then washing soil onto the MBTA tracks below. A neighboring resident called it in to the Police who then called it in to the MBTA. Mr. Bibbo went on to discuss finding the water gate to shut off the water. He said the Water Department has plans, but this gate was difficult to find. He said the Police and State Highway set up barricades immediately and traffic was re-routed. They excavated to
remove the pipe and he commented that it was a difficult repair. The job was finished at 1:30 AM. A backhoe removed material from the tracks, and the MBTA will come back to remove more. The Board thanked Mr. Bibbo for overseeing the work. The Board also wanted to thank Tricia McGean for alerting the police and avoiding a potential larger disaster; the MBTA said it could have caused a train derailment. Ms. Mattes said that this brings back the relevance of understanding infrastructure and why discussions should be scheduled with Keyspan and Public Safety o discuss the condition of any location in their systems.. The Chairman also wanted to thank the Fire Department for recent work on a Fire on Cambridge Turnpike, and acknowledged help from Weston and Wayland.
Discussion
· Town Meeting – The Board is looking forward to discussion with Town Counsel regarding liquor
licenses. The Board will also go through the articles at their next meeting to take positions.
· Annual Appointment Process – Letters have gone out to Selectmen appointed boards regarding incumbents who want to continue. This will be used to formulate an “Appointment Consent List” in the future.
· Andrew Ory, candidate for Alternate seat on the Historic District Commission -
The Board has received an application filed by Andrew Ory of Sandy Pond Road to fill an alternate position on the Historic District Discussion. Mr. Ory was present and introduced himself to the Board He said he has lived in the district for five years went through the HDC process when he added on to his house. He discussed the challenges facing the Town and the district over the coming years, noting it will take effort to preserve the past while moving to the future. Ms. Mattes made a MOTION to appoint Andrew Ory to the In-District Alternate position on the Historic District commission, term to run three years from 2006 to 2009. Mr. Taylor seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.
Liaison Reports
Housing Trust – The CPC has approved the Fund for $750,000-900,000.
MAGIC – Ms. Mattes attended the Legislative Breakfast where discussion focused on Housing. Discussion followed on the disinclination for DHCD to support small LIP programs for scattered site development. In Lincoln, DHCD has still not approved the new LIP application for accessory apartments. Larger developments fit developers better. The Board discussed the Pioneer Institute- Rappaport Study which does not support local control. Ms. Mattes said the MAGIC subregion will ask MAPC to work with them for a discussion on this. She also said that MAGIC voted to ask the State to form a standing committee that would be ready to help protect Hanscom and Natick Labs from future closure threats through a public/private partnership.
Action Items
Execute Accessory Apartment LIP Application – Mr. Taylor made a MOTION and Ms. Mattes seconded to authorize the Chair to execute the LIP Application on behalf of the Board. The MOTION passed unanimously.
The Board would like to meet with the Cable Committee to discuss efforts to support and expand the group of available recorders. This might be a good “senior work off” possibility.
The Board noted that this night is the 40th Anniversary of the year and the day that the Lincoln Minute Men were established.
Minutes- February Minutes were deferred
Warrants – Signed
The Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Submitted by
Debra Parkhurst
Approved 5/15/06
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