Select Board Actions Taken 06/06/23
Agenda Items & Actions Taken:
6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (non-union Town employees);
b. Pursuant M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: Nicholas Russell Cassarino and Nicole Wigglesworth v Mary E. Morrissey: Town has been named in the above matter regarding the dissolution of Mrs. O’Brien’s estate; because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board;
c. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, lease, sale or value of real estate in relation to properties in the vicinity of Town Hall because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board;
d. Approval of Executive Session Minutes (5/23/2023).
6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:31 PM PUBLIC FORUM
3. Residents are invited to share ideas, opinions or ask questions regarding Town Government.
6:40 PM VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
4. Board Members are invited to recognize volunteers.
6:45 PM CONSENT AGENDA
5. The Select Board will consider the following consent agenda:
a. MINUTES – The Select Board will consider approving the Minutes of the May 23, 2023 meeting.
b. PARADE PERMIT APPLICATION – The Select Board will consider approving a parade permit application for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; event to be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 with the starting and ending point being the Fatima Shrine located at 101 Summer St., Holliston.
Supporting Exhibits: Parade Permit Application and supporting documents; Permitting Team Comments
● The Select Board approved Consent Agenda items a (5-0)
● The Select Board approved Consent Agenda items b (5-0)
6:50 PM TRAFFIC CONSTABLE APPOINTMENTS AND M.G.L. CH 268A SEC. 20(B) DISCLOSURE
6. FORM APPROVALS
The Select Board will consider:
● Appointing the following as Traffic Constables, for a 3 year term: Christopher Adams, James Brown, Paul Castiglione, James Collins, Michael Cunningham, Daniel Docurral, Jeremy Doyle, David Falvey, Richard Flannery, Alan Gordon, Thomas Griffin, Darlene Haines, John Harrington, Daniel Harvey, Gary Hassett, Jeffrey Johnson, Michael Jones, Michelle Kinney, William Leary, John Litchfield, Deric McGill, Paul Moffi, Aidan Nemer, Alan Ostrander, Paul Parisi, Vincent Pignataro, Peter Ribaudo, Bruce Rivard, John Sanchioni, Patrick Sheridan, Craig Stanley, Alyssa Swartz, Gerald Thayer, David Villani, Charles Wallace.
● Approval of Section 20(b) Disclosure Forms for the following individuals who are Town employees and whose Traffic Constable appointment has not expired:
- 1. Casey, Shannon
- 2. Cifuentes, Carmen
- 3. Davis, Kiley
- 4. Caron, Robert
- 5. Sheridan, John
- 6. Jordan, Sara
- 7. Riess Jr, Kevin
- 8. Shea, John
- 9. Savolt, Robert
- 10. Reilly, Ryan
- 11. Stanley, Brenda
● Appointing the following as Traffic Constables for a 3 year term, and approval of Section 20(b) Disclosure Forms:
- 1. Brooks, Evan
- 2. Campbell, Benjamin
- 3. Iadarola, Steven
- 4. Jurasek, Scott
- 5. Krauss, John
- 6. Lewis, Douglas
- 7. Poirier, Thomas
- 8. Rahill, Patrick
- 9. Rathburn-Goodman, Jane
- 10. Smith, Dan
Supporting Exhibits: Memo, 20(B) Disclosure Forms
● The Select Board approved (5-0) the appointment of the following as Traffic Constables, for a 3 year term: Christopher Adams, James Brown, Paul Castiglione, James Collins, Michael Cunningham, Daniel Docurral, Jeremy Doyle, David Falvey, Richard Flannery, Alan Gordon, Thomas Griffin, Darlene Haines, John Harrington, Daniel Harvey, Gary Hassett, Jeffrey Johnson, Michael Jones, Michelle Kinney, William Leary, John Litchfield, Deric McGill, Paul Moffi, Aidan Nemer, Alan Ostrander, Paul Parisi, Vincent Pignataro, Peter Ribaudo, Bruce Rivard, John Sanchioni, Patrick Sheridan, Craig Stanley, Alyssa Swartz, Gerald Thayer, David Villani, Charles Wallace.
The Select Board approved the approval of Section 20(b) Disclosure Forms (5-0) for the following individuals who are Town employees and whose Traffic Constable appointment has not expired:
- 1. Casey, Shannon
- 2. Cifuentes, Carmen
- 3. Davis, Kiley
- 4. Caron, Robert
- 5. Sheridan, John
- 6. Jordan, Sara
- 7. Riess Jr, Kevin
- 8. Shea, John
- 9. Savolt, Robert
- 10. Reilly, Ryan
- 11. Stanley, Brenda
The Select Board approved (5-0) the appointment of the following as Traffic Constables for a 3 year term, and approval of Section 20(b) Disclosure Forms:
- 1. Brooks, Evan
- 2. Campbell, Benjamin
- 3. Iadarola, Steven
- 4. Jurasek, Scott
- 5. Krauss, John
- 6. Lewis, Douglas
- 7. Poirier, Thomas
- 8. Rahill, Patrick
- 9. Rathburn-Goodman, Jane
- 10. Smith, Dan
6:55 PM PUBLIC HEARING: ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES AND SPECIAL TEMPORARY ALCOHOL
7. LICENSES – EVENTS ON JUNE 24, 2023 AND SEPT. 9, 2023 – WESTON NURSERIES, 93 EAST MAIN STREET
The Select Board will hold Public Hearings on applications submitted by Peter Mezitt, on behalf of Weston Nurseries for the following events:
a. An Entertainment License, including Live Music/amplification system, and a special temporary alcohol license for Weston Nurseries 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 11am to 5pm, outside in the open lawn and garden yard located behind the Weston Nurseries Garden Center at 93 East Main Street;
b. An Entertainment License, including Live Music/amplification system, and a special temporary alcohol license, for its annual “Blooms, Brews & BBQ Festival” on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., outside in the open lawn and garden yard located behind the Weston Nurseries Garden Center.
Supporting Exhibits: : Application and supporting documents; Permitting Team Comments; Public Hearing Notice
● The Select Board approved the Entertainment License and the One Day Special Alcohol License for Weston Nurseries’ 100th Anniversary Celebration (5-0)
● The Select Board approved the Entertainment License and the One Day Special Alcohol License for Weston Nurseries’ Blooms, Brews & BBQ (5-0)
7:05 PM NEW TOWN EMPLOYEE
8. The Select Board will consider confirming the Town Manager’s appointment of Linda Assim as an Administrative Assistant in the Land Use, Planning & Permitting Department.
Supporting Exhibits: Cover Letter & Resume
The Select Board confirmed the Town Manager’s appointment of Linda Assim as an Administrative Assistant in the Land Use, Planning & Permitting Department. (5-0)
7:15 PM 2023 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
9. The Select Board will receive a legislative update from – State Representative James Arena-DeRosa.
7:30 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS – UTILITY POLE HEARING, VERIZON & NSTAR ELECTRIC
10. COMPANY dba EVERSOURCE ENERGY
The Select Board will hold three public hearings on three separate petitions for utility pole/poles locations as follows:
a. Cedar St. – Place one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.10S/E.10S on the west side of Cedar Street at a point approximately twenty-two (22) feet southerly from the centerline of B Street. The new location will be approximately forty-two (42) feet west of the existing jointly owned pole numbered T.10/E.10.
Reason: Place pole to support existing pole line and recent nearby upgrades at Main Street; and to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications and the transmission of high and low voltage electric current.
The Select Board approved the utility pole petition with the layout as depicted. (4-1)
b. Church St. – Relocate one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.1/E.1 on the east side of Church Street at a point approximately eighty-three (83) feet southerly from the centerline of Main Street. The new location will be approximately thirty (30) feet south and five (5) feet east of the current pole location.
Reason: Place pole to support existing pole line and recent nearby upgrades at Main Street; and to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications and the transmission of high and low voltage electric current.
Withdrawn, previously approved
c. East Main St. –
1) Relocate one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.95 / E.95 to a point on the southeast side of East Main Street approximately two hundred fifty-five (255) feet northeasterly from the centerline of Ash Street.
2) Relocate one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.96 / E.96 to a point on the southeast side of East Main Street approximately one hundred forty-five (145) feet northeasterly from the centerline of Ash Street.
3) Place one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.97 / E.97 on the southeast side of East Main Street at a point approximately eighty-five (85) feet northeasterly from the centerline of Ash Street.
4) Relocate one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.1/E.1 to a point on the southeast side of East Main Street at a point approximately sixty-five (65) feet northeasterly from the centerline of Ash Street.
Reason: Relocate/place poles to support the existing pole line and in accordance with recent roadway upgrades along East Main Street; and to provide for the distribution of intelligence and telecommunications and the transmission of high and low voltage electric current.
Withdrawn, previously approved
Supporting Exhibits: Applications; Public Hearing Notices; Permitting Team Comments
7:40 PM APPROVAL OF RENEWED MUNICIPAL BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE
11. The Select Board will consider approving $4,613,137 in Bond Anticipation Notes borrowing for the following projects approved by Town Meeting:
PROJECT | ORIGINAL AMOUNT JUNE 2022 | RENEWAL AMOUNT JUNE 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 ATM Art. 16 – Hayden Rowe Water Main | $ 900,000 | $ 838,643 |
| 2018 ATM Art. 20 – Main Street Corridor | $2,150,000 | $2,150,000 |
| 2019 ATM Art 22. – Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan | $ 85,000 | $ 85,000 |
| 2022 ATM Art. 27 – Air Handling Unit Replacement (School) | $ 475,000 | $ 267,951 |
| 2022 ATM Art 28 – Fruit Street Field Replacement | $1,271,543 | $1,271,543 |
| TOTAL | $4,881,543 | $4,613,137 |
Supporting Exhibits: Memo
The Select Board approved bond anticipation notes financing to support $4,613,137 approved
for capital projects at the 2018, 2019 & 2022 Annual Town Meetings. (5-0)
7:45 PM SETTING WATER AND SEWER RATES FOR FY 24
12. The Select Board will receive an update on water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2024 ahead of the June 20, 2023 Water and Sewer Rate Setting public meeting.
Supporting Exhibit: Memo
7:55 PM UPPER CHARLES TRAIL COMMITTEE (UCTC) SURVEY
13. The Select Board will discuss and review the draft survey pertaining to the UCTC proposed by the Select Board’s sub-committee.
Supporting Exhibits: Draft Upper Charles Trail Committee Public Survey
● The Select Board reached a consensus to issue the survey as revised
8:05 PM ANNUAL APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT PROCESS DISCUSSION FOR APPOINTED
14. MEMBERS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
The Select Board will consider the annual appointment/reappointment process for appointed members of Boards, Committees and Commissions.
8:15 PM TOWN MANAGER REPORT
15. Town Manager will report on the following:
a. Main Street Corridor Project
b. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) treatment project
c. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Southborough Interconnection project
d. ARPA Funding Update
e. Recycled Product Procurement Policy
Supporting Exhibits: Town Manager Report
8:25 PM LIAISON REPORTS/BOARD INVITES
16. Board members will consider selecting FY24 liaison assignments. The Board will review invitations received.
Supporting Exhibit: FY 23 Liaison Assignments
8:40 PM FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS
17. Board members will identify future agenda items.
Supporting Exhibit: Board Member Future Agenda Items
8:45 PM ADJOURN
Correspondence to Select Board
1. Board of Appeals Notices of Decision – 18 Falcon Ridge Dr., 67 Oakhurst Rd.
2. Green Stormwater Infrastructure Workshop, June 13, 2023
3. Eversource Community Forum – Hopkinton LNG Facility – June 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Upcoming Select Board Meetings
1. June 20, 2023
2. July 11, 2023
3. August 1, 2023
4. September 5, 2023
5. September 19, 2023
Materials for this Meeting:
- 06/06/23 Agenda and Meeting Packet
- YouTube Video – 3 hours 20 minutes (full meeting)
- Actions Taken Video (10 minutes)