BOS-01-27-2004

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
JANUARY 27, 2004
MEMORIAL HALL

Present: Victor D. Del Vecchio, Chairman; Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairperson; 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: 1 0 PM

High Street Bridge Update
Mr. Del Vecchio welcomed Senator Brian A. Joyce to the meeting, who gave an update
on the Indian Line Farm, Metropolis Rink, and the High Street Bridge project.

The Indian Line Farm land was still undergoing cleanup after which the (Environmental
Protection Agency) EP A would have to deem the land safe for use by children, at which
point the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) could work with the Town
to discuss recreational usage. The DCR remained willing to lease and/or use the property
for recreational purposes after EP A approval could be secured.

Senator Joyce informed the Town that he had been given informal assurance that the
Town would be able to operate the Metropolis Rink and that it would not be part ofthe
privatization effort throughout the state. The caveat, however, would be that there could
be no expectation of additional state funding to maintain or improve the rink.

He also touched on fiscal matters, discussing state aid for FY05. Because revenues had
finally seen an increase, no further cuts to local aid were expected at this time.

He then introduced Mr. Steven O'Donnell who gave the background for the project. He
noted that there had been a great deal of discussion with Town officials and the bridge
designers and that the project was moving in the right direction with regards to some of
the previously discussed concerns. He explained that Senator Joyce had been part of the
process as well, helping to come up with samples of materials, improvements in area
lighting, and working with the Town to facilitate discussions with Amtrak to alter the
present design plan for the protective barrier along the bridge.

Mr. Del Vecchio thanked both Senator Joyce and Mr. O'Donnell for all of their efforts to
help the bridge design turn out aesthetically pleasing for the High Street residents.

PUBLIC HEARING - Administrative Code - Board decision - William T. Friel,
Town Executive Secretary; Matthew A. Romero, Executive Office Administrative
Secretary
Mr. Connolly read the advertised public notice for the record.

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