BOS-12-21-2004

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BOAR D OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
TUESDAY, December 21, 2004
MEMORIAL HALL

Present: Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman; Robert E. Burr, Jr., Clerk; Victor D. Del
Vecchio, Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member; William T. Friel, Town
Administrator; and Judy Nelson, Executive Secretary

Location: Salah Room, Memorial Hall

Vice Chairman Elkort called the Meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:12 p.m.

Planning Board to Discuss Canton Design Review Board: Peter Pineo, Chairman

Mr. Pineo briefed the Board on the progress since the previous week regarding the constitution of
this Board and the Board's authority. He noted that they met last night to review the possibility
of condensing this Board. Mr. Comeau noted that the Planning Board was in the process of
reviewing the members and the possibility of this board's future. He noted the possibility of a
five member board with back up members to fall in place if needed. They believed this
Committee's input was an important part of the town's progress and informed the Board that they
would revisit and revise the way it worked. The purpose of this was to make this board more
"user friendly" which will aid in its effectiveness.

LEPC: Chief Timothy Ronayne:

Chief Ronayne thanked the Board for the time. He stated the mission and response plan for the
community. Chief Ronayne felt that this committee consisted of a great group of people who
worked well together. He noted that since 9/11 this board has a more defined purpose as opposed
to the broader original needs. He briefed the board on what was going on and the progress of the
reverse 911 system which would be detrimental in assisting the Fire Department and Police
Department in being able to respond even faster to an incident.

Industrial Developmental Finance Authority - Edward Piana

Mr. Piana approached the Board about the possible dissolution of this Committee. He noted that
he was the only remaining member on this Board which has been inactive for a while. He asked
that the Board consider reappointing new members, dissolving this committee altogether, or a
possible combination with the Economic Development Commission.

The Board will take his recommendation under advisement. Mr. Friel will research the state's
requirements with regard to the IDF A.

Playground and Recreation - Bill Armando

Mrs. Elkort thanked Mr. Armando for the Senior Party and noted how successful it was.

Mr. Armando informed the Board of the progress in the town through its parks and the recreation
department. He mentioned the multiple activities which included: Annual Egg Hunt, Earl
Newhouse Waterfront, Kennedy irrigation system, Annual July 4th Celebration, Annual Block
Party, Halloween Parade, and the progress of the playgrounds throughout the town noting that
Devoll Field irrigation was 90% complete.

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