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    Middleborough Board of Selectmen May 11, 2009 Meeting Minutes

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    The Middleborough Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on May 11, 2009. They approved previous meeting minutes, voted on various appointments, and discussed upcoming road projects and retirement of the Highway Superintendent. The Board also reviewed and took positions on warrant articles for upcoming Town Meetings.

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    The Middleborough Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on May 11, 2009. They approved previous meeting minutes, voted on various appointments, and discussed upcoming road projects and retirement of the Highway Superintendent. The Board also reviewed and took positions on warrant articles for upcoming Town Meetings.

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    The Middleborough Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on May 11, 2009. They approved previous meeting minutes, voted on various appointments, and discussed upcoming road projects and retirement of the Highway Superintendent. The Board also reviewed and took positions on warrant articles for upcoming Town Meetings.

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    Middleborough Board of Selectmen May 11, 2009

    Meeting Minutes

    Chairman opened meeting at 7:04 pm by inviting those in attendance to join in the Pledge
    of Allegiance.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    voted to approve 5-4-09 meeting minutes.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    NEW BUSINESS
    Upon motion by Selectwoman Duphily and seconded by Selectwoman Brunelle, Board
    voted to authorize Middleboro Youth Softball League to collect donations from local
    businesses on Friday, May 15 from 5-8 pm and Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 8 am-12
    noon.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    voted to appoint Charles Armanetti, Jr. as a Retired Special Police Officer and Robert G.
    Hatch as an Auxiliary Police Officer.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    voted to authorize the Town Clerk to certify the appointment of Nancy J. Thomas as
    Assistant Clerk effective 5-26-09 and expiring on 6-30-09.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    voted to authorize Chairman to sign Certificate of Appointment.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Duphily and seconded by Selectwoman Brunelle, Board


    voted to approve an extension of business hours and an Entertainment license for Coffee
    Milano, 58 Center Street, with entertainment on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and
    Saturdays from 6 PM to 11 PM, not on a weekly basis, but as posted by the owner,
    subject to confirmation by Treasurer’s Office that no taxes are owed.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Board welcomed OECD Director A. Nalevanko who gave presentation regarding


    improvements to 20 Centre Street Town Office Entranceway.
    Upon motion by Selectwoman Duphily and seconded by Selectwoman Brunelle, Board
    voted to accept option 2 as presented by the OECD for the 20 Centre Street Town Office
    Entranceway, subject to final approval by the Historical Commission.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

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    Chairman invited DPW Highway Superintendent Donald Boucher to the podium.


    Chairman noted that after 33 years as an employee of the Town of Middleborough, Mr.
    Boucher is retiring this Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Chairman thanked him for his
    dedication and service and recognized him for doing a fine job.

    Mr. Boucher reviewed the following matters with the Board:


    Flowable Fill Police
    He requests that the Board does not change the policy completely, but leaves it to the
    Director of Public Works. It is cost prohibitive to do this. It is for Gas division, and
    Water and Wastewater divisions, but not for Highway division. He hopes Board will give
    the new Director the option to use at his discretion. The State requires the use of this
    material up to four feet, after that they don’t because of the cost. He indicated that the
    Town has some projects coming up soon with the Water division that would require a
    waiver.

    Private Roads and Plowing


    His policy is that the Town does not plow private roads. Past Town Manager’s have
    directed him to plow some private roads because people were calling and complaining
    because nobody was doing it. There are 6 that we just plow and the other 6, we sand and
    plow. We also plow 20+ unaccepted roads because of 911 requirements. He
    recommends that we don’t continue. Other Town’s vary in policy on the matter. There
    has never been any draft policy that he is aware of, but the Town Manager has the
    information. He would estimate it has taken hundreds of hours servicing these roads.

    Trash Collection Policy – Apartment Buildings


    On June 19, 1989, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously that the Town would
    limit trash collection to three family apartment units. All three have to be under the same
    option.

    Road Paving Priorities


    We have 13 roads listed for this year. The new DPW Director may change this based on
    how he rates the condition of the roads. Mr. Boucher is meeting with the Town Manager
    tomorrow to review. He has a road rating system of 1-10 and the only problem with it is
    funding. Whatever the state gives to the Town, is the funding with which the DPW has to
    work with. Six of the above mentioned roads are actually sidewalk improvements. They
    are planning to use over 10% of Chapter 90 money to make these improvements.

    The Board thanked Mr. Boucher for his long service and wished him the best in his
    retirement. Selectwoman Brunelle commented that he has been a real asset to the Town
    and wish him a wonderful well-deserved retirement.

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    Public Hearing-Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles


    Petition Articles
    Town Manager recommended offering the retirees the same health care coverage as the
    Union’s that have 80% coverage by the Town with a 20% individual contribution.
    MRIG Executive Committee Chairman Gene Turney spoke and explained that the last
    line of text is missing on the Town’s website and the advertised and printed version of the
    petition articles as were presented originally. Town Manager explained that it was a
    clerical error. Mr. Turney explained that he understood and that he is trying to correct it.
    According to the Town Manager, Article 9 would cost the Town $200k if it were to pass.
    Labor Counsel L. Peloquin spoke and indicated that Town Meeting would not be
    empowered to approve these petition articles, but at best, these articles might
    serve as a recommendation by Town Meeting to the Board of Selectmen. It is the Board’s
    call to determine health care premium contributions and co-pays.
    Town Manager to determine the approximate cost of Article 10 prior to Town Meeting
    and if he can’t, he is to provide what it cost this year so that the Town’s people will be
    informed.
    Mr. Turney asked Attorney Peloquin if what he said was based on his opinion. L.
    Peloquin cited case law. Mr. Turney commented that while the union employees were
    able to negotiate being compensated for having had agreed to the new rates, the retirees
    have no compensation for the change.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectman McKinnon, Board


    voted to support Articles 1-8 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectman McKinnon and seconded by Selectman Rullo, Board voted
    not to support Articles 9 and 10 of the Special Town Meeting.
    Three in favor. P. Rogers and M. Brunelle abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Duphily and seconded by Selectman McKinnon, Board


    voted that the contribution to be put in by the retirees be the same as the general
    government employees, including the end of co-pay reimbursements effective 7-1-09.
    Three in favor. P. Rogers and M. Brunelle abstained.

    Board Reviewed Annual Town Meeting Articles.

    Allin Frawley addressed the Board and asked when SRPEDD Meeting is re Rte. 495.
    The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 2 - 4 pm at Town Hall.

    Selectwoman Brunelle thanked Chief Russell for his nine and one half years of service
    and wished him well in his retirement. Chairman recognized him for his leadership skills
    and all he has done. Chief gave the credit to all of the men and women of the Police and
    Fire departments.

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    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectman McKinnon, Board


    voted to support Article 3 of the Annual Town Meeting.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectman McKinnon, Board


    voted to support Articles 4, 5, and 6 (as amended).
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectman McKinnon, Board


    Voted to postpone Article 7.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    voted to support Article 8.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    voted to postpone Articles 9 & 11.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    voted to support Article 12.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    voted to support Article 13.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    voted to support Articles 14 & 15.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    Voted to support Articles 16 & 17.
    Four in favor. P. Rogers abstained.

    TOWN MANAGER
    Town Website Update
    Town Manager and R. Brunelle had a productive meeting last week with Tom Rose. He is
    to provide a proposal. Town Manager and Mr. Brunelle are both comfortable with his
    level of experience.

    Mobile Home Draft Regulations – set up meeting for June 15th to review.

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    Nemasket River Enhancement Grant - We have applied for $677,000 in state funds to
    improve quality of life. The quality of water will improve four drainage basins and the
    retaining wall adjacent to the fish ladder. Town Manager will be contacting Jane
    Lopes/Historical Commission to discuss the project with them. Town Manager thanked
    D. Boucher who moved this forward.

    OTHER
    Town Hall Cleanup day – Selectwoman Duphily asked for volunteers to help with
    pruning, weeding and planting on Friday and Saturday May 29th and 30th beginning at
    9:30 am.

    Allin Frawley noted the signs that have been put up throughout Town advertising the
    Town Meeting and suggested that it would be helpful to have the same for Town
    Elections.

    CORRESPONDENCE
    #18 Plymouth County Retirement
    #13 Reminder of Memorial Day activities
    #15 Jane Lopes expanded on what the actual historic district encompasses.
    Selectman McKinnon noted that he stopped by SRPEDD today but no one was there.

    Upon motion by Selectwoman Brunelle and seconded by Selectwoman Duphily, Board


    voted by Roll Call to go into Executive Session at 9:47 pm to discuss strategy relative to
    Collective Bargaining. Roll Call: A. Rullo, Yes; M. Duphily, Yes; S. McKinnon, Yes; M.
    Brunelle, Yes; P. Rogers, Yes. Chairman announced Board would not return into Open
    Session. Ended at 10:40 p.m.

    ____________________________________
    Jackie Shanley, Confidential Secretary
    BOARD OF SELECTMEN

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