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Select Board — April 12, 2005 — Minutes
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES April 12, 2005 MEMORIAL HALL Present: John Connolly, Chairman, Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman; Robert E. Burr, Jr., Clerk; Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member; William T. Friel, Town Administrator; and Judy Nelson, Administrative Secretary Location: Salah Room, Memorial Hall Meeting was called to Order at 6:15 p.m. Blue Hills Regional Vocational School District: Kenneth Rocke, Steven Dockray, and Gary Titus: Mr. Connolly thanked the representatives for taking time to come before the Board. Mr. Rocke gave a brief summary of the reasoning behind the increase being presented for FY06. Mr. Dockray elaborated on the state formula and explained why Canton's contribution had risen. The Board asked several questions and Mr. Rocke apologized for cutting the meeting off, but explained that they too had a Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Blue Hills Regional Vocational School this evening. The Board stated that they would not be able to recommend at the Annual Town Meeting that Canton approve this budget as presented. It was noted that Canton has had to make substantial cuts in their school system and municipalities and could not justify such a budget (see copy of same attached hereto and therefore made a part hereof). Letter of Commendation: Chief Berkowitz, Officer Michael O'Brien, Officer Paul DiGiampietro: Chief Berkowitz gave a brief description of how Officer Michael O'Brien and Officer Paul DiGiampietro during a standard stop. Chief noted that due to their quick thinking and swift actions, the suspect was apprehended without complications. Downtown Underground Utility Project: Final Phase Update: Comcast: Harry Almeida, Jim White, Dan Nistendirk, Project Coordinator, and Karen Mooney, Project Coordinator Outside Plant: Mr. White thanked the Board for having them. He introduced Dan Nistendirk and Karen Mooney to the Board. Mr. Nistendirk gave a brief presentation on where they stood and noted due to the large amount of snow this year, unfortunately they were unable to move as quickly as they had hoped. He did note that they were still on close target to completion. Mr. Nistendirk and Ms. Mooney presented Mr. Friel with their business cards and informed him to call with any concerns or questions.