BOS-05-13-03

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
 MAY 13, 2003
 MEMORIAL HALL

Present: Victor D. Del Vecchio, Chairman; Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman; John J.
Connolly, Clerk; William T. Friel, Town Executive Secretary; and Matthew A. Romero,
Administrative Secretary.

Location - Salah Room, Memorial Hall

Chairman Del Vecchio called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.

Pleasant St. - Tony Zuena, Jim Miller
Mr. Zuena gave a brief history of the Stoughton Water Connection project and the recent
problems encountered. He explained that a different technique had been recommended
for the project to install piping for the project. Stoughton has agreed to the change to
regular trench type cutting for pipe installation. Mr. Zuena asked for the Board's
approval for this new approach since they are co-signers with Stoughton.

He admitted there would be a period of five days with limited travel with this alternative
method. Whereas before traffic would not have been impacted. He said that the relevant
people and departments had been notified (Fire, Police, etc.) and that the Conservation
Commission would also be notified to sign off on the new method being used. The target
date for the completion of all work including paving for this project would be the end of
June.

Mr. Jim Miller extended his thanks to the town of Canton, noting that this project could
not have been completed without the Board's support, and also praised the employees of
the town as well.

Motion: Mr. Connolly Second: Ms. Elkort VOTE: 3 - 0

Mr. Zuena then provided to the Board's a summary of all ongoing water projects
compiled for Mr. Michael Trotta's benefit. He explained that many of the projects were
exceeding scheduling and performance expectations and that in general they are in good
shape. In response to Ms. Elkort's inquiries about Wells 4 and 5, Mr. Zuena replied that
the projection date for their completion would be late summer, early fall. He went on to
say that realistically, thanks to these projects, between fall and early spring the town
could be virtually off of the MWRA system. It would be a seasonal situation, but it will
help cut down on MWRA usage.

Intent to Appoint Michael Trotta to the position of DPW Superintendent
Mr. Friel explained that the Board had already voted on this, so only signatures would be
required. He noted that it was an individual employment contract written by Mr. Friel for
Mr. Trotta. The Board had requested that Labor Counsel review and sign off and this has
been accomplished. This contract includes a six-month probationary period. Mr. Del
Vecchio officially welcomed Mr. Trotta to the Town. Mr. Friel mentioned that he had
provided a list of items for Mr. Trotta to focus on. Mr. Del Vecchio expressed interest in

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