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BoS 10/18

Draft minutes circulated by Evelyn on Friday –

BoS

Meeting Minutes

October 16, 2018

Chenery Meeting Room                                 draft

 

Present:  Selectmen Marcucci, Murby, Peterson; Town Administrator Sullivan; Assistant Town Administrator Trierweiler; Town Counsel Cerel; Administrative Assistant Clarke

 

Chairman Marcucci called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM and disclosed this meeting is being recorded.  Selectmen observed a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world

 

Selectman Marcucci announced that at the conclusion of the meeting there will be an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation regarding LCB, both DEP and Land Court cases and not resume in open session at conclusion of Executive Session

 

Appointments

Joint meeting of Board of Selectmen and School Committee to fill School Committee vacancy by special election pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 11

Selectman Marcucci remarked that the procedure is to open the Special Election for nominations then close for procedural roll call vote; with four members of school committee and three Selectmen.  School Committee Chair Ms. O’Shea Brooke nominated Meghan Glenn.  Selectman Marcucci queried if there is no one else, nominations are closed. Resident Laurel Scotti raised her hand and said that she would like to nominate Dr. Meredith Chamberland. She was recognized and explained that she is a seven year resident; her career is in education; presently works in the Canton School system as guidance director and would like to be involved where I live. She is sorry not to have sent in a letter of interest, but only just read on Patch over the weekend about submitting letters but is coming forward tonight.

 

Meghan Glenn was recognized who remarked that she is a six year resident and has three children in the school system.  She feels that she will make a positive addition to the school committee due to her degree in education. Presently raising her children, however, has been actively involved in many aspects of their education as outlined in her letter of interest.  Selectman Peterson addressed Ms. Chamberland saying that as this is the first time hearing about you; please give some information about your background.  She replied that she has two children, first grader and a fifth grader; has attended school committee meetings, has been involved in the site council at Memorial School and coached basketball.  Lots of wonderful parts in our school system, but there are broken relationships that need to be repaired especially in the area of student services.  I want to work collaboratively to mend those relationships.  To disagree is a common thing but we need to focus on the kids.  She attended the meetings regarding strategic planning that were very long and emotional.  I want to give a voice to those issues.  Mr. Peterson addressed Ms. Glenn for anything else she would like to add.  She remarked that I want to do more as a school committee member.  I welcome the opportunity to be on the school committee.

 

Selectman Murby said that as this election is to fill the vacancy until the March election will you consider running.  Ms. Glenn answered yes I will run for re-election.  Ms. Chamberland explained that she previously pulled papers, however, due to her husband’s illness did not pursue.  Mr. Murby wanted to know how you found out about the vacancy; learned that Dr. Marsden sent an email to residents with school children about the vacancy.  Resident Jerry Potts said that it is great to have a couple of people interested; however, it should have been more publicized.  Resident Chris Potts said that at the September 4th committee meeting Tim Bonfatti announced he will resign at the next meeting but it was not on the agenda and school committee did not discuss. Mr. Marcucci said that the Town, not the schools could have done a better job making the vacancy known and he accepts that responsibility.  He continued saying that the statue is not crystal clear on the process, however I think as we work on developing policies and procedures to help us do better.  School Committee member Chris Morrison said that at that time he advocated for Tim Bonfatti to reconsider his resigning.  I want to acknowledge Tim and his long dedicated service to the school committee and publicly thank him.  Ms. Brooke apologized that the resignation and process was not on the agenda.  On September 17th she had a conference call with Dr. Marsden and council for how to replace a school committee member wanting to get it right; thought there would be more letters of interest.

 

As Clerk for the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Murby called for a roll call vote:  School Committee members Christopher Morrison, Anna Mae O’Shea Brooke, Jessica Reilly, Leo Brehm all in favor of Meghan Glenn.  Selectmen Marcucci and Peterson voted for Ms. Glenn; Mr.  Murby cast his vote for Ms. Chamberland.  Selectmen extended congratulations to Meghan Glenn.

 

Medfield Energy Committee

Chair Lee Alinsky requested his appointment with the Selectmen be cancelled

 

Cyclocross Racing

Ms. Trierweiler reported to the Selectmen that the hospital building and grounds committee met and is in favor of the event and agrees that race will not be on state property or on the overlook.  She learned that the date cannot be changed; event will be on December 8. The fee for use of the property will be $2,000.00, two police details will be on site, one for parking and one for site management.  Discussion ensued regarding the serving of liquor and Selectmen agree liquor may be served beginning at noon.

 

Vote:  On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to approve license

agreement for the use of the Medfield State Hospital property for the Cyclocross Race on

December 7, 8, 9, 2018 and grant an entertainment license to authorize tailgating after

noon time, subject to conditions contained in the agreement

 

 

Action Items

Medfield Police Grant

Vote:  Selectman Murby made a motion seconded by Selectman Peterson to authorize

Town Administrator Sullivan to sign Application for Local Law Enforcement Equipment

Equipment and Technology Grant.   Motion carried

 

Monthly Contribution Rates for Medex 2

 

Vote:  On a motion made by Selectman Murby seconded by Selectman Peterson it was

voted unanimously to authorize Town Administrator Sullivan to sign the Acceptance of

Rates for the Medex 2 Renewal Proposal for the term beginning January 1, 2019 to

December 31, 2019

 

Hazard Mitigation Plan Contract

 

Vote:  On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to authorize Selectman

Marcucci to sign the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan contract

Special Town Meeting Articles

Selectman Marcucci recognized resident and Warrant Committee member Sharon Tatro.  Ms. Tatro has done extensive research on Articles 1 and 2 regarding reducing speed limits on roadways in thickly settled or business district to 25 mph and establishing a 20 mph limit in designated safety zones.  Ms. Tatro remarked that the recently established Municipal Modernization Act designates these speed limits; however MASS DOT is not in favor.  She said that there are well over 250 pages of research on the matter and recommends the Selectmen consider dismissal.  Selectmen thanked Ms. Tatro for her time doing the research.

 

Vote:  On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to:

Articles 1 and 2 recommend dismissal

Article 3 move to recommend passage

Article 4 move to recommend passage

Articles 5, 6 and 7 move to recommend passage.  Noted Selectman Peterson recused

from vote on Article 7

Articles 8, 9 10 and 11 move to recommend passage

 

Licenses and Permits (Consent Agenda)

Granted as noted by the Chair:

First Parish Church a one-day wine and malt beverage permit for October 19 and 20, 2018

Kathy & Abe Schickel permission to hold the 6th Annual run Like A Maverick 5K on May 5, 2019

Transfer Station & Recycling Committee permission to post signs promoting October is Green

Month in Medfield

COA permission to place signs promoting October 26 Halloween Concert

Medfield Youth Lacrosse two week extension on sign posting to October 31, 2018

Angel Run committee permission to post signs promoting registration

Plastic Bag Reduction Initiative Group permission to post signs promoting public forums on

November 15 and 18 at Public Safety Building

Medfield Food Cupboard permission to post signs October 30 to November 6 promoting

Vote and Donate on November 6

Jack’s Abby Brewing a one-day wine and malt beverage permit for October 25 event at

Rocky Woods, Brew Moon Hike

 

Pending

Place on next meeting agenda, vote on Town Goals and Selectmen Action List vote; potential guidance to Parks and Recreation and Council on Aging

 

Acceptance and / or correction of Meeting Minutes

 

Vote:  On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to approve the minutes

of April 12 and 24,  August 14 as submitted and September 18, 2018 minutes as amended

 

Selectmen Report

Mr. Peterson attended the legislative breakfast in Framingham put on by MMA; a good turnout.  Needham Selectman Dan Matthews reported he requested additional funds from the state that is going nowhere.

Mr. Murby remarked that the RFI has been mailed to developers; now we wait for responses

He reported OPEB Trust Fund Committee met today.  He distributed a printout of the trust fund status that indicates as of 6/30/18 is $2.889,000.  Town has experienced a good return with putting in $400,000 per year; balance as of 8/31 is $3,340,000.

Mr. Marcucci had no report

 

Executive Session

Board of Selectmen voted to go into Executive Session at 9:00 PM for discussion of pending litigation regarding LCB, both DEP and Land Court cases as having the discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town’s position.  Selectman Murby called for a roll call vote:

Selectman Peterson—yes

Selectman Marcucci—yes

Selectman Murby–yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BoS on 11/6

Agenda and backup materials are here 20181106-agenda & materials

 

lVlJ!.J!. 111~ J TOWN CLERK NOTICE :: ~t...J·1c.u .. "' - J:=- ·r~EDFIELD. MASS . ...__, 1l ·' • POSTED lN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39 SECTIO~Jt$AiGIS-Pdv1~~ I ' Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Town Hall, Chenery Meeting Room, 2nd floor Tuesday November 6, 2018@ 7:00 PM 7: 00 PM Call to order Disclosure of video recording AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world 7:05 PM Medfield Youth Outreach Director Dawn Alcott Request Selectmen's permission to write Drug Free Communities Grant. Medfield Cares About Prevention received a $5,000 Grant to hire a consultant to help with the application 7:30 PM FY20 Budget Meeting I Warrant Committee, Town Departments, Boards, Commissions Citizen Comment Action Items Director of Public Works Maurice Goulet requests Selectmen vote to sign following contracts: . Eastern Minerals for the supply of Road Salt for the 2018-2019 winter season-Solar Salt $47.50 per ton; CC Salt $47.50 per ton and Magnesium Chloride $79.50 per ton . Woodward and Curran, Agreement for Consulting Services for the SCADA Upgrade for Water and Sewer, $80,000 . Environmental Partners Group, Agreement for Consulting Services for Mt Nebo Water Tank Assessment, Fee of $18,000 Director of Public Works Maurice Goulet requests the Selectmen vote to sign Chapter 90 Reimbursement Request for Philip Street Bridge in the amount of $3,400.00 Resident Jerry Kazanjian requests appointment to the Memorial Day Committee and as recommended by Memorial Day20181106-agenda_Page_2

Selectman office hours tomorrow 9-10AM

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Selectman Office Hours

My regular monthly selectman office hours are at The Center on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (this Friday).

Residents are welcome to stop by to talk in person about any town matters. Residents can also have coffee and see the Council on Aging in action (a vibrant organization with lots going on).

I can be reached via my cell phone at 508-359-9190 or my blog about Medfield matters, where any schedule changes will be posted

BoS tonight

Revised agenda for the Board of Selectmen tonight – 20181030-agenda-2.jpg

TOWN OF MEDFIELD POSTED: TOWN CLERK MEETING NOTICE 11.·:........til~ f 1 L.,.V . ;,; i1n uf MEDFIELD. MASS Zul8 UCI 30 A IQ: 21 POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 39 SECTION 23A AS AMENDED. ,., ... ,.·-,c-.,-- n,,.. THE '!i·'·1 t. Ji .. i- ·n· h~/, 1 r,· ER ll' Board of Selectmen '{__ 'f;1 ~ •_r ... _ f' Board or Committee *REVISION* PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Town Hall, Warrant Room, 1st floor, Executive Session Tuesday October 30, 2018@ 6:00 PM Town Hall, Chenery Meeting Room, 2nd floor Tuesday October 30, 2018@ 7:00 PM AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 6:00 PM Declare meeting open 6:00 PM Vote to go into Executive Session: Exemption #2: To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel: discussion and possible vote on compensation and other terms and conditions of an employment agreement to be offered to new Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler (if necessary) 7:00 PM Call to order Disclosure of video recording We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world Action Items Vote to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign MSBA Dale Street Elementary School Study Enrollment Certification Vote to sign Lease Agreement between the Town, as Landlord, and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless as pertains to cell tower on new water tower at hospital site Discussion Items Discussion concerning Assistant Town Administrator position and organization and structure of Town Administration upon the appointment of Kristine Trierweiler as Town Administrator Selectman Murby would like to discuss signs within the public way /.~::: ; / I r i f I

BoS meets on 10/29 before STM

The special town meeting (STM) is on Monday, October 29 at 7:30 PM at the Medfield High School gym.

The Board of Selectmen will hold a meeting just before the STM, including an executive session to try to work out the terms of employment for Kristine Trierweiler, the new town administrator.

Board of Selectmen Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Medfield High School library Monday October 29, 2018 6:00PM AGENDA (Subject to change) 6:00 PM Declare meeting open 6:00 PM Vote to go into Executive Session: Exemption #2 to conduct negotiations with nonunion personnel: discussion and possible vote on compensation and other terms and conditions of an employment agreement to be offered to new Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler Return to open session Discuss Special Town Meeting Articles, BOS position on same and any other business related to Special Town Meeting

Status of Rosebay

Rosebay

Town Status on the Rosebay Project

I have been asked enough about the status of the Rosebay project that I thought I would share what I know.  Rosebay is the private development proposal for 45 units of senior affordable housing on Medfield Housing Authority land that is directly adjacent to Tilden Village on Pound Street.  Rosebay would be all seniors, all rental, and all affordable.  The developer is Brian McMillin of NewGate Housing LLC of Westwood, who was selected by the Medfield Housing Authority.  Brian McMillin previously worked for Gatehouse, at the time Gatehouse built The Parc in Medfield.

In general, the Board of Selectmen have been pushing to have more affordable housing, especially for seniors, so conceptually I support the Rosebay project.

The town’s active and effective Affordable Housing Trust has been meeting with the Rosebay developer and I understand that the Affordable Housing Trust has been advancing the Rosebay project as part of the town’s solution to our affordable housing needs.  I also believe that the Affordable Housing Trust even provided some monies for fees to that developer to advance the project.

The Town of Medfield is in a good spot at the moment with respect to unfriendly 40B proposals because we are currently in a safe harbor, meaning that:

  1. we have a Housing Production Plan that the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has accepted, and
  2. we are currently building 21 SHI units per year.

I believe that we have about another year and a half of safe harbor remaining, but we also have several irons in the fire that could extend that time frame.

So as long as we remain in that safe harbor, the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Medfield can turn down any 40B that it does not like on the basis that we are in that safe harbor, and the developer cannot end run the town by appealing for state approval to the Housing Appeals Committee (HAC) at the DHCD for an approval.  The HAC routinely approves any developer’s 40B developments turned down by towns, but the HAC will not overturn a ZBA denial based on our being in a safe harbor, while we continue to be in that safe harbor.

The Board of Selectmen will soon send a letter to Department of Housing and Community Development opining about the suitability of the Rosebay project in general, and we would welcome citizen input as part of our formulation of that letter.

The project is not looking to be a Local Initiative Project (LIP), which is a town endorsed 40B.  The need for that town endorsement of a LIP gives the Board of Selectmen a high level of control over any LIP.  The Board of Selectmen therefore does not have that same high level of input and control over Rosebay that we would have if it were a LIP.

In this instance the Zoning Board of Appeals will be the main town entity that will deal with the nuts and bolts issues of the Rosebay project, and that will seek to ameliorate the proposed project and its impacts on both the neighbors and the town.  The ZBA has even greater than usual control over the Rosebay proposal, because of the fact that we are in a 40B safe harbor, and any ZBA denial should be supported by the HAC.

I am trusting the Zoning Board of Appeals to see that the details are worked out as well as they can be so as to minimize the impacts and effects of the project on the neighbors.

School Committee opening

BoS

There will be an election at the Board of Selectmen meeting tomorrow evening to fill the vacancy on the School Committee created by Tim Bonfatti’s recent resignation.  The candidate will be selected by a majority of the vote by members of both boards.

I assume that anyone interested in serving should send a resume to the School Committee and the Board of Selectmen, and plan to have their name put into contention tomorrow evening at the selectmen meeting.

This is from the BoS agenda:

Appointments
7:05 PM Joint meeting of Board of Selectmen and School Committee to fill School Committee vacancy by special election pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 11

BoS 10/16

TOWN OF MEDFIELD MEETING NOTICE I POSTED TOWN CLERK POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER ~~~Ifttib~ 2fA ls ~~ENDED. q;:TiCF OF THE Board of Selectmen ~·:row~T CLERK Board or Committee PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME Town Hall, Warrant Room, 1st floor, Executive Session Tuesday October 16, 2018 @6:00 PM Town Hall, Chenery Meeting Room, 2°d floor Tuesday October 16, 2018 @ 7 :00 PM AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 6:00 PM Executive Session: Exemption #2: To conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with Nonunion personnel: discussion and possible vote on compensation and other terms and conditions of an employment agreement to be offered to new Town Administrator Kristine Trierweiler Executive Session at close of meeting for discussion of pending litigation regarding LCB, both DEP and Land Court cases 7:00 PM Call to order Disclosure of video recording We want to take a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world Appointments 7:05 PM Joint meeting of Board of Selectmen and School Committee to fill School Committee vacancy by special election pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 11 Medfield Energy Committee Chairman Lee Alinsky Sign purchase and sale agreement and license with Eversource regarding LED streetlights Cyclocross Racing, resident Greg Bonnette Continued discussion regarding proposed December 8, 2018 event at state hospital site Citizen Comment Action Item Vote to authorize Town Administrator to sign Police Department Grant Application Vote to authorize Town Administrator Michael Sullivan to sign Monthly Contribution Rates for Medex 2 For time frame January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 Discuss Special Town Meeting Articles and Board of Selectmen positions on articles Pending Potential guidance to Parks and Recreation and Council on Aging Vote to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan Contract Licenses and Permits (Consent Agenda) First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church requests a one-day wine and malt beverage permit for a fundraising event to be held October 19 and 20, 2018 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the church; event is Emily, an opera about Emily Dickinson Kathy and Abe Schickel request permission to hold the 6th-A ~'R.U4'll LlJ20181016-agenda_Page_2

BoS 9/18

BoS

Meeting Minutes

September 18, 2018

Chenery Meeting Room                            draft

 

PRESENT:  Selectmen Marcucci, Murby, Peterson; Town Administrator Sullivan; Assistant Town Administrator Trierweiler; Administrative Assistant Clarke; Absent Town Counsel Cerel

 

Chairman Marcucci called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and announced the meeting is being recorded.  The Chairman asked for a moment of appreciation for our Troops serving in the Middle East and around the world

 

Representative Shawn Dooley will hold office hour on Wednesday September 26, 2018

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Warrant Room, first floor

 

APPOINTMENT

Public Hearing on application to solicit; Luken Weaver representing Revise Energy

Mr. Luken said that he is canvass manager for Revise Energy, a MASS Save Provider.  We canvass neighborhoods to let residents know about our service, which is to conduct an energy audit/assessment regarding updating heating and electrical products that will help reduce energy and save money.  We let residents know our availability and if interested will schedule an appointment. He has been working for Revise Energy since December of last year and this is his first time requesting a permit to solicit in Medfield.  His request is for three months, starting at about 10 AM to sundown.

 

Vote:  On a motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was

voted unanimously to authorize Revise Energy solicit for a three month period to operate,

September 19 to December 19, starting at 10:00 AM to sundown offering an energy

conservation audit

 

Mr. Weaver was advised to have his crew check in with the Police Department each day.

 

CITIZEN COMMENT

Residents Tricia and Steven Cook, 94 Adams Street

Mrs. Cook thanked the Selectmen for allowing her to speak tonight about neighborhood concerns regarding the proposed housing project at 96 Adams Street.  She said that the developer has held informational meetings with the abutters and at the meeting we gave him a list of our concerns.  She has put together a packet of information for the Board to review.  One of the main concerns is disturbing the ecology of the back land and the vernal pool, which has state GIS certification.

Lauren Harrington, 90 Adams Street is concerned with the fact that the developer indicated the project will be affordable to seniors and he will sell units for about $600,000 or more.  This price is not attractive to seniors when it has shown in the recent senior housing survey that affordable would be $350,000 to $450,000.  If units are not sold will they become rentals.

Ms. Harrington remarked that the project has one egress and hopes that both the Fire Chief and Police Chief will have an opportunity to review this proposal.

John Harrington is concerned that there are a lot of buildings in a small area that will make it a challenge for traffic to go through.  Right now there is no adherence to speed limits.  The intersection of Adams Street and West Street is already a dangerous intersection.

Selectman Peterson asked Mrs. Cook to indicate on the map the proposed building area and the vernal pool.  Mrs. Cook said that the impact of this very dense project in a small area is very concerning.  She asked what the next steps will be.  Chairman Marcucci replied that the developers will request to come before us for our review, it will be a policy decision; project will then go to the Zoning Board.  The Selectmen thanked the residents for coming tonight.  Mr. Marcucci said that we added Citizen Comment to our agenda about a year ago and you are the very first to speak under Citizen Comment.  We appreciate very much having you here this evening.

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Main Street traffic lights, traffic enforcement and Election Day coverage

Interim Police Chief John Wilhelmi remarked that in early July we had a serious storm and lightning caused a direct hit on the three traffic lights on Main Street.  Central Mass Signal did a partial repair and put in three controller boards that they have loaned to us.  The cost for this work was $30,980.00.  Chief Wilhelmi continued saying that MIIA insurance will pay $24,000.  A total repair of the 4-5 year old lights will be $37,379 so we will pay $13,379.  Should we decide to put in all new equipment that cost is $46,762 that includes the 30,980; cost to us is $22,000.  Going with new equipment the lights will have a warranty. He recommends that the lights be replaced with new equipment.  However, he is looking to the Selectmen for help as his budget will not be able to absorb this amount. Mr. Sullivan suggests that we have our Representatives come in to request their help with funding. Ms. Trierweiler remarked that as the equipment is on loan to us, the time may come quickly that we need to return it for another town’s problem.

We will need to request a reserve fund transfer.  Mr. Murby remarked that at this early time in the budget year a reserve fund transfer is not a good option.   Ms. Trierweiler responded that the police budget has a line item of $16,500 that we will use and pull the remaining from other lines in the budget.  The Board agrees to replace with new equipment is the best option.

 

Vote:  On a motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was

voted unanimously to approve the repair of traffic lights struck by lightning and replace

with new equipment, with the understanding you have come in with a request for

additional funds, asking you to do what you can and we will deal with a reserve fund

transfer later, if needed

 

Holiday Stroll Expenses

Ms. Trierweiler said that in 2017 the area for the Holiday Stroll was expanded about 258 feet;  barriers were used to make it a safer event.  This year it has been suggested to expand a little more.  The Selectmen paid for the barriers last year.  Chairman Marcucci agrees with the expansion saying that it is a great event getting so many people to come out and enjoy.  He queried what the added coverage would cost.  Chief Wilhelmi responded that he talked with the vendor who supplied the barriers last year and vendor related that it should be no more than $1,000; cost per barrier is $42.00.  Chief Wilhelmi offered to do some measuring for the additional expansion if it will help determine the cost.  It was then agreed as the expansion is a good thing for the event; put in place a not to exceed amount of $3,000.00

 

Vote:  On a motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was

voted unanimously to approve 2018 Holiday Stroll funding support from the Economic

Improvement Budget not to exceed $3,000.00, defined once the expansion is determined

 

Traffic Enforcement

Chief Wilhelmi reported to the Selectmen that citations are up 25% since last year; actually in August there was a 145% increase.  He continued saying that the radar trailer is being placed in areas around Town and people do slow down when they see their speed on the screen.  The officers are doing a great job with traffic enforcement.  Mr. Marcucci said that of all the comments I hear from residents, speeding on side streets or in general is the most common issue.  Discussion ensued regarding the painting of lines on the streets.  Right now a three week project turned into two months and still is not completed.  Chief Wilhelmi said that I feel we should not use this vendor again.  DPW Director Maurice Goulet said that through the years I have dealt with several companies and they are all the same just working with their own schedules; it’s a difficult process.  He did agree this time the company we used dropped the ball.

 

Election Day Coverage at the Polls

Selectman Marcucci said to Chief Wilhelmi that when he went to vote on Primary Day a police officer was not present; an officer should have been there.  Chief Wilhelmi said that Carol called for an officer for Primary Day.  Unfortunately we did not have someone available; however, an officer was there from 3:00 PM until closing.  Typically a police officer or constable should be there.  We did meet the letter of the law as Carol is an election constable, not ideal.  Mr. Marcucci questioned “will it be rectified for Election Day in November to oversee the ballot boxes for the entire day”.  Chief Wilhelmi responded with a definite yes, a police officer will be there 6AM to 8PM; even if someone has to be pulled from a shift.

 

Mr. Peterson queried is it necessary to have a police officer at the Transfer Station; perhaps we could have a less expensive solution.  Mr. Goulet said that a lot of times people get irate especially on Saturdays.  Definitely a police officer should be there as it could make for a difficult situation having DPW employees handle any issue that may come up.   Maurice went on to say that if possible an officer be at the Transfer Station on a Wednesday or Friday just so people do not take advantage on those days, just to shake it up.

 

Selectman Peterson brought up the parking on Upham Road.  Chief Meaney was looking into a different parking plan.  Chief Wilhelmi said “no current plan to change the parking setup at this time.”  Mr. Sullivan thought that the Upham House asked CVS to possibly use their spaces in the back lot and CVS said no.  No one had further comments.

 

ACTION ITEMS

Fire Chief William Carrico

The Fire Chief stated that he has three documents that need signatures; Ambulance Service Affiliation Agreement with Norwood Hospital, Emergency Medical Services QA/QI Program and Ambulance Services Medical Director Services.  He described what each agreement included highlighting that as an ALS ambulance service town we must work under a doctor’s license; in this case it will be Dr. Michael Valkanas.  Some of his responsibilities include overseeing EMT’s and Paramedics that they follow policies to provide good emergency medical services, attend annually two continuing education classes and recommend additional training sessions.  This comes at a cost of $10,000 per year to be paid in monthly installments.  The Emergency Medical Services QA/QI Program is critical as it addresses that each responder will continually strive for self-improvement and gives us an avenue to achieve these disciplines.  Selectman Murby remarked that as he reviewed each agreement he concurs that Chairman Marcucci sign two of the three contracts. However, as he read through the QA/QI he feels that Fire Chief Carrico should sign the document.

 

Vote:  On a motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was

voted unanimously to authorize Chairman Marcucci to sign the Ambulance Service

Affiliation Agreement with Norwood Hospital, and to sign the Ambulance Services Medical

Director Services Agreement and further authorize Fire Chief William Carrico to sign the

Emergency Medical Services QA/QI Program Agreement

 

MS4 Storm Water Permit

DPW Director Maurice Goulet explained to the Board that he has completed the Notice of Intent to comply with the MS4 Storm Water Permit, actually permit is for 2016, effective July 1, 2018.  Completing the NOI is a requirement by EPA and must be submitted by October 1, 2018.  He continued saying that Medfield is really ahead of the curve as DPW does a lot of the required work ourselves, that helps save the Town money.  There are a number of towns that have not completed projects and are behind. The objective for this permit is to be sure the storm water stays clean. EPA has reviewed our documents and Medfield is in good shape.  Mr. Goulet requests the Selectmen vote to authorize Town Administrator Sullivan to sign the Notice of Intent.

 

Vote:  Selectman Murby made a motion, seconded by Selectman Peterson authorizing

Town Administrator Michael Sullivan to sign the Notice of Intent for coverage under Small

MS-4 General Permit.  Unanimous vote

 

DHCD Eligible Purchaser Certificate

Ms. Trierweiler explained that the Allendale House at 9 Thomas Clewes Road was recently sold; the closing took place about three weeks ago.  Unfortunately DHCD did not provide the certificate to the attorney in time for the closing date.  However, the certificate wasn’t a necessary document for the closing, but it does need to be recorded.  Ms. Trierweiler requested Chairman Marcucci to sign the document as the Town’s CEO.  The house sold for $290,800.00.

 

Vote:  On a motion made and seconded it was voted unanimously to authorize Chairman

Marcucci to sign the DHCD Eligible Purchaser Certificate for the property at 9 Thomas

Clewes Road

 

Committee Appointments

 

Vote:  On a motion made by Selectman Murby, seconded by Selectman Peterson it was

voted unanimously to appoint Jared Spinelli as Associate Member of the Zoning Board

of Appeals and as recommended by the ZBA

 

Vote:  On a motion made by Selectman Murby and seconded by Selectman Peterson

it was voted unanimously to appoint Randall Karg as a member of the Board of Water

and Sewerage

 

Mr. Murby noted that Nancy Schemer as a member of the Lyme Disease Study Committee her role was primarily education; she has requested not to be appointed to the Wildlife Management Committee.  However, as we have not received her resignation letter, Mr. Murby will contact Chris Kaldy to be certain Nancy is no longer interested and indeed resigned.

 

Pending

Special Town Meeting

Ms. Trierweiler explained to the Board that she had conversation with Town Meeting Moderator Scott McDermott who proposes that the date of Annual Town Meeting be changed to the first Monday in May and if the meeting needs to be continued, to the first Tuesday in May.  The new date will give extra time for informational sessions to educate the residents regarding the warrant articles.  As it would be a change to the Town Charter, an article on the October Special Town Meeting is necessary.   Also, Town Moderator would like to have an earlier start time 7PM instead of 7:30.  As there is nothing in the Town Charter regarding the time, the October Special Town Meeting may begin at 7 PM.

 

Chairman Marcucci would like to see the date of the Town Election be changed to either well before Annual Town Meeting or after.  It would allow newly elected members of committees/

boards and perhaps a new Selectman time to become familiar with warrant articles and procedures. Further discussion is needed.

 

Selectman Murby remarked that we all received an email from Richard DeSorgher about the Leighton family land.  Originally, Barbara did not want the publicity of the family name on the property.  Barbara, who recently celebrated her 100 birthday now would like to have a sign posted with the family name.   Does this need to be on the October Warrant?  Kristine will research.

 

As Selectman Murby is not available on October 22, the Board agreed to change the date for the Special Town Meeting from October 22 to October 29.

 

 

Town Goals

Selectmen reviewed the Town Goals document and agreed to keep as a goal “identify 1 parcel of land not town-owned, even if zoned residential, that could be commercially developed” and remove tree planting in front of Post office to the to do list instead

 

Vote:  Move to accept Town Goals as revised with the two changes discussed this evening

Unanimous vote

 

Licenses and Permits (Consent Agenda)

Granted as noted by the Chair:

Medfield Youth Lacrosse permission to post signs announcing spring registration

Medfield Lions Club permission to post signs announcing their Annual Chowder Fest on

November 3; additionally permission to use the Town’s VSM sign at the Transfer Station to

promote the event

Medfield Garden Club permission to place signs announcing their December 1, 2018 Holiday

Home Sale

Neighbors on Pederzini Drive and Boyden Road permission to hold their annual Block Party

Sunday September 30, 2018

 

Meeting Minutes

Voted unanimously to accept the minutes of June 26, 2018 with edits submitted by

Selectmen Marcucci and Murby

Voted unanimously to approve the minutes of August 21 as corrected

Voted unanimously to approve the minutes of September 4, 2018 with edits

 

Defer the minutes of August 14, 2018 until the next meeting

 

Board of Selectmen Action List

Ms. Trierweiler prepared an excel spreadsheet for the Board listing items to be considered for future meetings; Selectmen appreciate her tackling the project.  Mr. Murby has several changes that he will incorporate into the list and at a future meeting the Board will review and comment.  The Selectmen agree that they do not want to micromanage Town Departments, however, departments should be held accountable and complete projects where indicated and in a timely fashion.

 

Selectmen Report

Selectman Peterson said that he had conversation with Matt McCormick about having a group look at the downtown area for ideas to move forward as the Downtown Study Committee disbanded.  Matt expressed his interest in being a part of the group.   Mr. Peterson announced that the Medfield Foundation has developed a legacy fund that will be engaged with giving grant awards.  Mr. Peterson reported that on September 26 a film will be shown entitled “Suicide the Ripple Effect.”  He encourages residents to attend the showing; cost $5.00 per person.

 

Selectman Murby remarked that Medfield Day was fun, great weather.  He reported that the MSH Development Committee held their first meeting last night and discussed the schedule for the RFI.  The committee modified the date of issuance of the RFI to October 4.  They have garnered a list of large scale developers for the mailing and will request that responses are due November 20, a six week window.  The committee continues to target December 18 to incorporate recommended reasons into the hospital master plan.

Mr. Murby reviewed some preliminary results of the Senior Housing Survey.  He said that Barbara Gips deserves special recognition for putting together a draft of survey results, about 33 pages.  Out of 2,204 mailings there are 695 responses or about 32% and 20% of the respondents’ desire housing in the downtown area or at the state hospital site.  Another result is that 350 to 400 housing units will be needed.  Details will be presented at a future meeting.

 

Selectman Marcucci remarked that the owner of the Farm Street house contacted him to let him know that she is unable to sell her house.  The Water and Sewerage Board is meeting tonight and they will review the issue regarding sewerage.  Chairman Marcucci put together a schedule of meetings moving forward and remarked that at the October 2nd meeting we should complete the discussion of appointing Kristine as Town Administrator; also vote to approve the RFI.  Under informational items we have a copy of Tim Bonfatti’s resignation letter from the School Committee.  A Special Election needs to be held to vote his replacement.  Mr. Marcucci talked with school committee member Anna Mae and suggested to her that the election be held at our meeting on October 16th.   She will confirm.  Ms. Trierweiler interjected saying that as one of the Library Trustees has resigned, are the Selectmen willing to hold their election on the same night.  Library Trustees to confirm.  Mr. Marcucci went on to say that perhaps the developer and his attorney for 96 Adams Street should come to either our October 16 meeting or November 6.  The annual budget hearing with the Warrant Committee will be held on November 6.  Future Selectmen meeting dates after November 6th are November 27, December 11 and December 18.

 

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MMA legislative breakfast

The Massachusetts Municipal Association holds legislative breakfasts to allow municipal officials to interact with their legislators.  I attended one this morning at the Christa McAuliffe Library in Framingham and the room was chock full of metrowest legislators.

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I now see that my water bottle had prime placement.  The photo shows about a third of the attendees.

To my left was Representative Bruce Linsky (Natick and Sherborn) who said that Natick and Wellesley are being deluged by Open Meeting Law requests by some gadfly who is taking up way too much time of the town hall workers, and that some corrective legislative action will be needed.  I asked him to include allowing we selectmen to communicate by email on platforms where all our emails would appear in an on-line page in the town’s website, similar to a posted meeting, but the use of the emails would allow more efficient handling of the town’s business and the public could read the entire exchange (similar to listening to an in person meeting).

Senator Eldridge, to Linsky’s left, reported that:

  • education reform almost got out of the conference committee;
  • land use litigation will happen soon; and
  • 82 communities have now passed plastic bag bans and we are close to a tipping point that will allow passage of a state ban.

Senator Hannah Kim talked about need for more parking at transportation (MBTA) sites and proposing an income tax deduction for farmers who donate produce that alleviates food insecurity.

Rep. Carmen Gentile (Sudbury) is seeking to make the home rule action that allowed Sudbury to give real estate property tax relief to its seniors for the past three years to any town that wants to opt in.  BTW, I called and got that Sudbury material and I will organize and share it soon.

Lexington Selectman Michelle Ciccola, who is soon to be a state rep., wants to see the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act (CPA) to get better funded.

Rep. Kate Hogan was concerned about a litany of issues, and I mainly noted about transportation.

Our own Rep. Denise Garlick was not there, but was represented by Anne Weinstein, her Director of Constituent Services (out of the frame to the right).

Selectman Dan Matthews of Needham and I both told the legislators that towns need more revenue.  I shared my idea to have the auto excise tax be based on the car’s fair market value, which would likely triple our ca. $2 m. revenues (the statute mandates a steep decline in the car values by year).