BOS-01-03-2006

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
January 03, 2006
Salah Meeting Room

Present: Robert E. Burr, Jr., Chairman, Victor D. Del Vecchio, Vice Chairman, John J.
Connolly, Clerk; Avril T. Elkort, Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member, William T. Friel,
Town Administrator.

Location: Salah Room, Memorial Hall

Mr. Connolly asked Chainnan Burr if we might observe a Moment of Silence in memory of
Franny Callahan. Franny worked for the Town of Canton for 43 years. He gave his all to the
Town day in and day out taking pride in his work. He never took a sick day in all the time he
worked for the Town. The Town will be forever grateful to all of the tremendous work that he has
done during his tenure. We will definitely miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his
family.

Certificate of Achievement: Mr. Burr welcomed Aiden and Martin Bergschneider to
congratulate them on achieving the Boy Scouts of America's Highest Honors. Each recipient
explained how they achieved Eagle Scout and the time and efforts that were involved. The
Bergschneiders encouraged viewers noting it was time consuming, but well worth the efforts.

The Board commended these gentlemen on their efforts and presentation of the Certificate of
Achievement was presented.

Donation of Land:

John Bulman, Attorney for Pequit ViewlPequit Village: appeared before the Board to donate to
present the Board with approximately 1 04.5 acres of land which upon proper authorization will
be presented to the Conservation Commission for their acceptance. (see attached schedule of land
and related information).

Mr. Friel briefed the Board on the donation of land off of Route 138 which originates from Eagle
Farm. He noted that Town Counsel will review the infonnation in conjunction with the deed
information.

The Board thanked Attorney Bulman for this generous donation noting that this would allow the
Town to preserve the wildlife in these areas. Motion was made to accept the land donation
contingent upon Town Counsel review of same.

Motion:

Mr. Connolly

Second:

Mrs. Elkort

Vote: 5-0

Action ItemsINew Business:

Request to waive BOS Agenda Item Policy for Late Submittal for snow plow issue near
Pleasant Garden Road/Caper Drive:

Motion was made to waive the BOS Agenda Item Policy for Late Submittal for a problem with
snow issues near the Dean S. Luce School near Pleasant Garden Road and Caper Drive.

Motion: Mr. Connolly Second: Mrs. Elkort Vote: 5-0
Mr. Burr informed the Board of complaints he had received regarding the danger as to where the
crossing guards were located and the ability to see as you crossed the street due to the snowstorm.