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_.._N. s,,.' a~2107 ~'s.'~, i ~.1~ I= ~ tiYr~ Il~ ry f. a c 'b ,r.„. ~ Board of Selectmen Minutes June 12, 2018 Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA Salah Meeting Room 7:00 p.m. Present: Chairman Mark J. Porter I Vice Chairman Christopher J. Connolly (Clerk Kevin T. Feeney Thomas W. Theodore 1 John J. Connolly Also Present: Charles 1. Aspinwall, Town Administrator and Jennifer Kemalian, Administrative Secretary It was noted that Mr. Connolly was not present at the meeting due to illness. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The Chairman recognized the situation that happened at Big D's. He acknowledged the issue of the stolen pride flag and noted that the BOS should stand together with all of its citizens. He also stated that Chief Berkowitz was on top of the situation. A powerpoint presentation was given by Tony Roselli and Paul Gargano, of Roselli Clark, ,regarding the Canton's FY17 audit. It was noted that the Town's reserve fund balances were increasing. Mr. Paul Gargano speaks about the changes that should be made to some departments along with some findings and recommendations. The Auditors state that the final trends are excellent, the Town's bond rating is AAA, and it is in top 10% of communities in the Commonwealth. Mr. Tony Roselli also stated that Jim Murgia was recognized at the GFOA, a Financial recognition award for 2017. The Board thanked the Finance Director and the Town Treasurer. Deputy Emergency Management Director -retirement and appointment. Fire Chief Doody recognized Frank LaBolitta who served as Deputy Emergency Management Director for 14 years and noted that he was retiring. His recommendation for the replacement is Paul Clark who has been a member of emergency management team for years. He is a Retired Colonel. Chief Doody asked for approval of Mr. Clark as next Deputy Emergency Management Director. Motion was made to appoint Paul Clark as Deputy Emergency Management Director. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote: 4-0 Motion was made to approve the application for amusement devices and entertainment permit for Golden Ocean Development Inc., Golden China Restaurant, 599 Washington Street. Motion: Mr. Feeney Second: Mr. Connolly Vote:4-0