BOS Minutes 09-06-11

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Minutes Board of Selectmen September 6, 2011 Memorial Hall -Salah Meeting Room Present: John J. Connolly, Chairman, Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman, Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Clerk, Robert
E. Burr, Jr., Member, Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member, William T. Friel, Town Administrator, Jennifer Andrews, Administrative Secretary. Harbar Inc., Economic Development Initiative -Gene
Manning, EDC Mr. Gene Manning, EDC together with Mr. Arthur Robert and Mr. Benny Wong of the Massachusetts Office of Business Development came before the Board to ask for approval and
support with an application to designate 10 Pequot Way as an Economic Opportunity Area. Mr. Manning explained that Harbar Inc., a Canton based business located at 320 Turnpike Street,
is seeking to expand and would like to purchase 10 Pequot way to have a second facility in Canton. He noted that Harbar is a manufacturer of tortillas and various other food items. He
also noted that 10 Pequot Way is a 43 D property that was approved at Annual Town Meeting, which which qualifies it for expedited permitting. Mr. Manning explained that Harbar has been
working with the State. He noted that if this area of Route 138 is determined to be EGA, it will be enable the company to apply for grants and other benefits. Mr. Robert continued by
explaining that an EGA designation of this area would allow Harbar to claim a deduction against state income tax when purchasing 10 Pequot way and bringing a vacant building back into
use. He did note that the BOA must be in place prior to the purchase and therefore time was of the essence in establishing the EGA. Mr. Wong noted that if the Board supported the application,
Harbar could also benefit from the state's financing authority which offers attractive interest rates and therefore lowers costs for the buyer. Mr. Friel noted that favorable action
was being recommended. Motion was made to approve and support the Application for Designation of an EGA for 10 Pequot Way in Canton subject to final amendments. Motion: Mr. Salvatori
Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made by the Board of Selectmen acting as the Industrial Development Financing Authority to assume the role of authority in financing and to approve
financing the project. 
Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Transfer and Change of Location of a Wine and Malt Package Store License from Bay State Wind & Spirits, Inc. dba Bay State Wine & Beer
at 2740R Washington Street to B&D Provisions, Inc dba The Main Course Market at 11 Washington Street. Transfer and Change of Location of an Al/Alcohol Package Store License from B&D
Provisions Inc., dba The Main Course market at 11 Washington Street, to Bay State Wine & Spirits, Inc. at 274OR Washington Street. Mr. Paul Schneiders announced that he was representing
both companies, the Bay State Wine & Beer and the Main Course. The two businesses had come to an agreement to essentially swap their liquor licenses as one was a wine and malt and the
other was an all alcohol. He was seeking the Boards approval for these transfers. Motion was made to open the hearing concerning the Transfer and Change of Location of a Wine and Malt
Package Store License from Bay State Wine & Spirits, Inc. dba Bay State Wine & Beer at 2740R Washington Street to B&D Provisions, Inc dba The Main Course Market at 11 Washington Street.
Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Mr. Friel noted that all the paperwork was in order and the transfer was being recommended favorably. Motion was made to close the
hearing. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to Transfer the Wine and Malt Package Store License from Bay State Wine & Spirits, Inc. dba Bay State Wine
& Beer at 2740R Washington Street to B&D Provisions, Inc dba The Main Course Market at 11 Washington Street. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to open
the hearing concerning the Transfer and Change of Location of an All Alcohol Package Store License from B&D Provisions Inc., dba The Main Course market at 11 Washington Street, to Bay
State Wine & Spirits, Inc. at 2740R Washington Street. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 
Mr. Friel noted that all the paperwork was in order and the transfer was being recommended favorably. Motion was made to close the hearing. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote:
5-0 Motion was made to transfer the All Alcohol Package Store License from B&D Provisions Inc., dba The Main Course market at 11 Washington Street, to Bay State Wine & Spirits, Inc.
at 2740R Washington Street. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Action Items/New Business Vote to Appoint: Patrick J. McGovern at Firefighter/Paramedic for the Canton
Fire Department Motion was made to appoint Patrick J. McGovern as Firefighter/Paramedic for the Canton Fire Department. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Vote to Accept:
Donation to the Youth Commission from Paul A. Schneiders Motion was made to accept the Donation to the Youth Commission from Paul A. Schneiders Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort
Vote: 5-0 Vote to Approve: Request for a Block Party on Wildewood Drive to be held on Saturday, October 1 , 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. contingent upon Police and Fire Chief approval.
Motion was made to approve the Request for a Block Party on Wildewood Drive to be held on Saturday, October 1 ,2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. contingent upon Police and Fire Chief
approval. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Vote to Approve: application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for the Ricky
27 Foundation at the Memorial Field, 900 Washington Street on Saturday September 17, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. 
Motion was made to approve the application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Event for the Ricky 27 Foundation at the Memorial Field, 900 Washington
Street on Saturday September 17, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Vote
to Approve: application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Even for the Veteran's Agent/American Legion/School Department at the American Legion
Post 900R Washington Street on Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion was made to approve the application
to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One-Day Even for the Veteran's Agent/American Legion/School Department at the American Legion Post 900RWashington Street
on Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. NSTAR Storm Response — Hurricane Irene; Police Chief Ken Berkowitz,
Fire Chief Charlie Doody, Mike Trotta, Superintendent of Public Works. Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, Fire Chief Charlie Doody and Superintendent of Public Works Mike Trotta came before
the board regarding the response during Hurricane Irene. Chief Berkowitz noted that the Town's response was seamless. He explained that all the Town departments worked together and communicated
well, including Police, Fire, DPW, and the Building and Wiring Inspectors. He explained that the response from NSTAR was not adequate. He noted that he believes they were overwhelmed
and the communication was extremely poor. Superintendent Trotta and Chief Doody agreed. Chief Doody suggested that it would have been more effective if there had been one NSTAR crew
assigned to Canton to test fallen wires to see if they were live or not. Mr. Trotta agreed and noted that it would have made the road openings more efficient. He noted that his crews
crews were ready to perform tree removal, but couldn't because there were no NSTAR crews available to test wires. Mr. Del Vecchio suggested that the three department heads draft their
concerns with NSTAR and its response during Irene so that the Board of Selectmen can send a letter to the Department of Public Utilities. The Board thanked Chief Berkowitz, Chief Doody
and Mr. Trotta and all their departments for the outstanding work done during the storm. 
Residential Storm Debris Curb Side Collection Mr. Friel noted that the DPW would be conducting curb side collection of residential storm debris starting on Tuesday Sept 6th and running
through Sept 23rd. Residents are being directed to the website to find when the collection is scheduled for their area. 911 Ceremony Update Mr. Connolly announced that there would be
a 911 ceremony open to the public at 8:45 am at the Canton Corner Cemetery with a memorial dedication to Mike Uliano, who lost his life in the attacks on 9/11. Also, it was announced
that there would also be a Veteran's memorial celebration starting at 3:30 pm at the American Legion. Action Items/01d Business For Signature: Letter to the DCR regarding dedication
of the Canton Airport Motion was made to approve and execute the Letter to the DCR regarding the dedication of the Canton Airport. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0
For Signature: Partial release of easement —10 Cherokee Road Motion was made to approve and execute the partial release of easement at 10 Cherokee Road. Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second:
Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Action Items/Other Business Water and Sewer Commitment Final Readings: $45.02, $25.00, $25.00, $55.03, $62.92, $25.00, $25.00, $61.35 Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second:
Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Water and Sewer Commitment Residential: $431,933.35 Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Water and Sewer Commitment Residential: $159,292.16 Motion:
Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Water and Sewer Commitment Residential: $167,591.53 
Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Water and Sewer Commitment Residential: $150,615.79 Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Water and Sewer Commitment Residential:
$143,924.60 Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Water and Sewer Commitment Residential: $108,731.34 Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Septage Disposal
Commitment: $10,135.00 Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Minutes Vote to Approve minutes from the following Board of Selectmen Meetings: June 8, 2011, October 12, 2010,
October 19, 2010, October 26, 2010 and Executive Session October 26, 2010 Motion was made to approve the minutes from June 8, 2011 and October 19, 2010 Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second:
Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to approve the minutes from Executive Session October 26, 2010 Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 3-0-2 (Mr. Salvatori and Mr. Del Vecchio
recused themselves as they were not in attendance for the meeting) Interview for Human Resource Administrator Position Three members of the School Committee were also present for the
interview: John Bonnanzio, Reuki Schutt and Cindy Thomas. Motion was made for the School Committee to open session. Motion: Mr. Bonnanzio Second: Ms. Schutt Vote: 3-0 
Mr. Friel introduced Jody Middleton to the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee as the candidate for the position of Human Resource Administrator. Ms. Middleton described her
career as having always worked in the field of Human Resources. She explained in detail several of her jobs and her thought process in progressing through her career. She noted that
she learned how to train others in the field of Human Resources, she had mastered the skill of presentation and public speaking and that she has mastered payroll administration... She
explained that in her most recent job at Clean Harbors, she is the benefits specialist for over 5000 employees and that she has learned to adapt to the needs of various employees on
their terms. Mr. Connolly opened the discussion for questions from the Board and the School Committee. Mr. Del Vecchio asked why she has changed jobs frequently throughout her career
and she explained that she stopped working twice to stay home with children and twice was laid off due to the the economy. He continued by asking her to explain the difference between
a Human Resource Administrator and a Specialist and what her role is and also asked what she would begin with to improve upon the Town of Canton Human Resource Department after reviewing
the audit. Ms. Middleton explained that she was a benefits specialist, focusing more on employee relations and benefits than an administrator, who deals mostly with paperwork. She noted
that she would focus on communication with Department heads to improve the HR department. After being questioned, it was noted that she did not have much experience in the collective
bargaining process, but she had some. Ms. Thomas asked her if she were comfortable with employee relation issues and Ms. Middleton replied that she was very comfortable and has had much
experience dealing with various personalities. Mr. Burr encouraged Ms. Middleton to reach out to the Board, Mr. Friel or other department heads if she were to be offered the position
and felt that she needed support, guidance or help. Also there was a discussion concerning training courses available and she was encouraged to look into that. Ms. Elkort inquired about
her experience with retirees. Ms. Middleton assured her that she has worked with retirees and would treat them equal to employees. Mr. Granatino asked Ms. Middleton how she would handle
working with the schools and their employees. She responded that she would work with teachers and other school 
Motion: Mr. Salvatori Respectfully Submittpd, G aid A. Salvatori, Clerk Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 employees to develop goals and also make herself visible at the schools by possibly
dedicating specific times to spend at the schools. Mr. Salvatori asked about her experience with polices. Ms. Middleton explained that she is very experienced with developing and maintaining
policies at her current job. She noted that she is in charge of the employee benefit website and making sure that the policies are updated. Mr. Salvatori also asked why she would want
to leave her current position at Clean Harbors. Ms. Middleton noted that working as the Human Resource Director for the Town would be a personal goal of hers. She explained that it would
be satisfying to work for the Town she lives in and be part helping the community. The Board and the School Committee thanked Ms. Middleton. Motion was made by the Board of Selectmen
and the School Committee to offer the position of Human Resource Administrator to Jody Middleton contingent upon mutually acceptable contract negotiation and a 180 day probationary period.
Motion: Mr. Salvatori Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 8-0 Public Announcement/Comment The Board of Selectmen will hold its next meeting in the Salah Meeting Room at Memorial Hall on Tuesday,
September 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.