BOS minutes 04-12-11

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Minutes Board of Selectmen April 12, 2011 Memorial Hall -Salah Meeting Room Present: Victor D. Del Vecchio, Chairman, Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman, Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member,
John J. Connolly, Member, William T. Friel, Town Administrator, Jennifer Andrews, Administrative Secretary. Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. It was noted that Selectman Bob Burr
would not be in attendance at the meeting due to a prior business commitment. Notice of Intent to Lay Out Crisileo Way, Attorney Suzanne Matthews and Jim Donovan, Town Engineer. Motion
was made to open the hearing. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Paul Crisileo, Developer, and Attorney Matthews described Crisileo Way. It was noted that it is a 500
foot road with four property lots off of Walpole Street. The street had met all the requirements as outlined by the Town Engineer. Mr. Friel noted that approval was recommended and supporting
documentation from DPW was in hand. Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Motion was made to approve the lay out of Crisileo Way as
a Town Way. The next step in the process would be Town Meeting approval. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 New Officer/Director and Transfer of Stock for Bertucci's
Restaurant Corp dba Bertucci's Brick Oven Risotrante, 95 Washington Street. It was noted that the package was complete and this was being favorably recommended. Motion was made to approve
the application for the New Officer/Director and Transfer of Stock for Bertucci's Restaurant Corp dba Bertucci's Brick Oven Risotrante, 95 Washington Street. 
Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Vote to Execute: ABCC Seasonal Renewal Certification 2011 for Non-Renewal of License previously held by Delizioso, Inc., 2167 Washington
Street. Motion was made to execute the ABCC Seasonal Renewal Certification 2011 for Non-Renewal of License previously held by Delizioso, Inc., 2167 Washington Street. Motion: Mr. Salvatori
Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Pine Street Water Pumping Station. Mr. Friel provided an update on the Pine Street Water Pumping Station building. He explained that the Historical Commission
had weighed in on the potential demolition of the structures, as the integrity of the buildings was in question. The Historical Commission was not supportive of the demolition of the
Water Pumping Station itself due to its historical significance; however it was supportive of the demolition of the water tank located to the rear. It was noted that this was informational
only and no action was necessary. Vote to Approve: Request by the Recreation Commission for a Spring Carnival to be held at the Kennedy School, 100 Dedham Street from Monday April 18,
2011 through Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner approval. Motion was made to approve the Request by the Recreation Commission
for a Spring Carnival to be held at the Kennedy School, 100 Dedham Street from Monday April 18, 2011 through Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. contingent upon Building
Commissioner approval. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Vote to Appoint Alan Widberg to the position of Bus Driver — Council on Aging effective April 13, 2011. Motion
was made to Appoint Alan Widberg to the position of Bus Driver — Council on Aging effective April 13, 2011. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Vote to Appoint: Janice
Byrne to the position of Crossing Guard effective April 13, 2011. 
Motion was made to appoint Janice Byrne to the position of Crossing Guard effective April 13, 2011. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Vote to Appoint: Nicole Brooks
to the position of Teacher's Assistant at the Gridley School for the Recreation Department. Motion was made to appoint Nicole Brooks to the position of Teacher's Assistant at the Gridley
School for the Recreation Department. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Vote to Appoint: Elizabeth D. Ryan as a member of the Canton Cultural Council. Motion was made
to appoint Elizabeth D. Ryan as a member of the Canton Cultural Council. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 BUS Warrant Article Positions — Articles 27 (Crisileo Way
Acceptance), 28 (Stretch Energy Code), 32 (Amend General By-Laws for CPC), 34 (Local Option Meals Tax), 39 (Community Preservation Act) This item was deferred to a future meeting to
allow Mr. Burr to have his opinion heard. Board and Committee Member Appointments for 2011. It was noted that several currently sitting committee members did not respond to repeated
inquiries as to whether or not they wished to be reappointed to the positions they held on various Boards and Committees. The following had not responded: Gary Moore, LEPC, Jack O'Neil,
Canton Veteran's Council, Jonathan Levis, LEPC, Patricia Powers, Canton Cultural Council, Paul Ducott, Health Insurance Advisory Committee, Peter Pineo, Traffic Study Committee, Master
Plan Monitoring Committee, Susan Reddington, Health Insurance Advisory Committee, Timothy Brooks, Playground and Recreation Commission, and William Mason, Route 138 Committee. Mr. Friel
indicated telephone, email and regular mail outreach had been attempted. Motion was made to move to reappoint the Board and Committee Members on the list with the exception of those
listed above. Every effort will be made to contact those members who have not responded one final time. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Passports — Town Clerk 
Mr. Friel made the Board aware that Homeland Security has made all Towns aware that any department with in a Town that handles birth certificates will not be able to process passport
applications after May 1, 2011. He explained that he has been working with other departments with in the Town, including the Library, to consider taking on this responsibility. Mark
Lague, Library Director is considering all aspects, including employee training, hours and service. Mr. Friel reiterated for the publics information that as of May 1, 2011, the Town
Clerk will temporarily no longer be able to process passport applications. He indicated several other area passport issuance locations Septage Disposal: $2675.00 Motion: Mr. Salvatori
Cemetery Commitment: $875.00 Motion: Mr. Salvatori Minutes: Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Motion was made to approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen
Meetings held on January 4, 2011, Executive Session January 4, 2011, January 25, 2011, and Executive Session January 25, 2011 Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0 Motion
was made to approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meetings held on January 11, 2011, Executive Session January 11, 2011 and February 3, 2011, Motion Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms.
Elkort Vote: 3-0-1 (Mr. Connolly was not in attendance at those meetings) Motion was made to approve the minutes from the Board of Selectmen Meeting held on Executive Session February
8, 2011. Motion: Mr. Connolly Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 3-0-1 (Mr. Salvatori was not in attendance at the meeting) Public Announcement/Comment The Board of Selectmen will hold its next
meeting in the Salah Meeting Room in Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Senator Brian A. Joyce will hold office ours on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 10:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. in the Salah Meeting Room at Memorial Hall. 
Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Acting Clerk Fire Chief Accreditation — Massachusetts Fire Service Commission. The Board recognized the Fire Chief for receiving this distinguished award. Forge
Pond — Water Level. There was a discussion of current water level due to condition of dam. The office of Dam Safety ordered the lowering until Canton Development Properties can repair
the dam. The residents in the area remain concerned. American Red Cross Blood Drive, April 20, 2011 at Massasoit Community College and Canton Fire Department. Chapter 90 Funding -$174,500
for Canton. This is a supplemental amount to original Chapter 90 allocation. Speed Bumps at Memorial Hall. DPW will be installing speed bumps at Memorial Hall due to public safety concerns.
Each member was asked individually if he or she wished to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining Negotiations Strategy. Mr. Del Vecchio declared
that discussing these items in open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town of Canton and therefore will be discussed in Executive Session. Each
answered in the affirmative. Mr. Del Vecchio Affirmative Ms. Elkort Affirmative Mr. Connolly Affirmative Mr. Salvatori Affirmative Mr. Salvatori noted that the Board would not be returning
to Open Session. Motion was made to adjourn Open Session at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted,