BOS minutes 03-5-19

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Minutes
March 5, 2019
Memorial Hall, 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA
Satah Meeting Room
5:30 p.m.
Present: Chairman Mark J. Porter ~ Vice Chairman Christopher J. Connolly ~
Clerk Thomas W. Theodore I John J. Connolly
Also Present: Jennifer Kemelian, Executive Assistant and Laurie Bogue, Administrative Secretary
Meeting called to order at 5:32 PM
Selectmen John Connolly asked for a moment of silence for the passing of Charles Penders , driver of the
Senior Bus for 12 years.
Stormwater Runoff-7 Fencourt Road
Barbara Reardon, the Town Engineer appeared before the Board to discuss the runoff issue at 7
Fencourt Road. Ms. Reardon found records back to 2006 claiming that abutters have had issues
regarding ice build up on the street because of the water discharge from that property. Ms. Reardon
noted this is a matter of public safety. In 2009 the previous Town Engineer met with the resident and
requested they pull the pipe back onto their property. The homeowners complied with the Engineers
request. The problem is still evident in 2019. Ms. Reardon mailed two cease and desist letters. The
resident, George Seabrook gave a detailed account of the issue of his property. Mr. Seabrook claims he
did what the previous Town Engineer asked and now many years later, the problem has surfaced again.
Mr. Seabrook is requesting the Town to enter into a compromise to fix the issue, because of the cost.
Chairman Porter noted that the resident should get some quotes to fix the issue. Chairman Porter noted
that as long as the conversation is ongoing, then no action by the Town will be taken. This matter will be
continued.
Vote to sign Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Galvin Middle
School
Jennifer Fischer-Mueller, the Superintendent of Schools, Barry Nectow, Business Manager appeared
before the Board regarding a Submission of Statements of Interest to Massachusetts School Building
Authority for the Galvin Middle School. It was noted that this is their second attempt in the process of
addressing the need to renovate or replace the school.
Having convened in an open meeting on March 5, 2019, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the
Board of Selectmen of the Town of Canton, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has