SELECTMEN MINUTES
FEBRUARY 20, 2007 8 AM
PRESENT: Sarah Cannon Holden (Chairman), Sara Mattes, Gary Taylor
STAFF: Timothy Higgins (Town Administrator), Anita Scheipers (placePlaceNameAssistant PlaceTypeTown Administrator), Debra Parkhurst (Administrative Assistant
2007 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Board discussed formatting and ordering of the warrant. The Board emphasized the importance of public understanding of the wording and intent of the Liquor License. The Board recognized the significance of the Hollingsworth gift, and will move it closer to the beginning of the Warrant. Discussion followed on conveyance of the gift directly to the Housing Trust as a way to use the proceeds more effectively. The Board also discussed asking the Executor of the Hollingsworth Estate to attend Town Meeting in case there are questions regarding the intent of the will. It was suggested that the language of the will can be put directly on the screen. Mrs. Holden said that the language of the will is simple. It specifies no subdivision of the land, but any use shall provide for preservation of open
space, and affordable housing opportunities for town employees. Mr. Higgins said that he has been working with conservation staff to look at and create plans that achieve this purpose. The gift can appear after budget, but before capital articles. The board discussed editing language in Articles 26, 27, 29. The Board discussed the ordering of the warrant, with the notation that the Free Cash” usually comes after the “Bright Light” award.
Discussion
The Board discussed the formation of a committee to review the incident at the placePlaceNameLincoln PlaceNameSudbury PlaceTypeHigh School on January 19. Mrs. Holden had suggested a small steering committee to help with the development of the larger committee. Candidates interested in serving on the larger committee should send a letters of interest to either the High School or the Selectmen’s Office. Discussion on the candidates will take place on March 2. Discussion turned to the use of legal counsel and crisis intervention specialists as a way to approach mission and make up of committee. The Board discussed local residents who might be interested.
Action
Mr. Taylor made a MOTION, MS. Mattes seconded to sign the Warrant. The Motion passed unanimously, and the Board signed the Warrant
The meeting ended at timeHour9Minute309:30 AM.
Submitted by Debra Parkhurst
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