Category Archives: Select Board matters

BoS budget reviews

NOVEMBER 4, 2014
TOWN HOUSE, 459 MAIN STREET
MEDFIELD,  MASSACHUSETTS  02052-2009

TO:              ALL TOWN DEPARTMENTS

FROM:        EVELYN CLARKE

SUBJECT:   SELECTMEN’S SCHEDULE FOR FY 2016 BUDGET REVIEW

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE IN YOUR SCHEDULED MEETING DATE OR TIME

TUESDAY DECEMBER 2, 2014 7:00 P.M.  TOWN CLERK
7:10 P.M.  COUNCIL ON AGING
7:20 P.M.  TOWN ACCOUNTANT
7:30 P.M.  PLANNING I APPEALS
7:40 P.M. HISTORICAL COMMISSION
7:50 P.M.  BOARD OF HEALTH

TUESDAY DECEMBER 16, 2014
7:00 P.M.  CONSERVATION
7:10 P.M.   ASSESSORS
7:20 P.M.   VETERANS’ AGENT
7:30 P.M.   INSPECTIONS
7:40 P.M.   PARK & RECREATION
7:50 P.M:   LIBRARY

TUESDAY JANUARY 6, 2014
7:00 P.M.  POLICE DEPARTMENT
7:15 P.M.   FIRE DEPARTMENT
7:30 P.M.   PERSONNEL

TUESDAY JANUARY 20, 2001
7:00 P.M.  TREASURER/COLLECTOR
7:15 P.M.   TOWN COUNSEL
7:30 P.M.   PUBLIC WORKS

BoS on 12/16

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Tuesday December 16, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

The Medfield Board of Selectmen need to meet in Executive Session (closed session) at the close of  business for the purpose of discussing pending litigation regarding Red Gate Farm

FY2016  Budget  reviews:
7:10 PM  Board of Assessors
7:20 PM  Veterans’ Agent, Ron Griffin
7:30 PM  Planning / Appeals, Sarah Raposa

APPOINTMENT
7:40 PM Economic Development Committee Discuss recommendation regarding Lot 3

8:00 PM  Attorney William Solomon
Discussion regarding Comcast Cable License renewal

ACTION
Vote to open 2015 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Other business that may arise

BoS on 12/2/15

Tuesday December 2, 2014 @ 7:00 PM

AGENDA {SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

FY2016 Budget reviews:

7:00 PM   Town Clerk

7:10 PM    Council on Aging

7:20 PM   Inspection Department

ACTION
Police Chief to discuss personnel hiring
Other business that may arise

BoS on 11/25

Tuesday November 25, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

7:00PM   Medfield High School State Championship Boys Lacrosse Team Presentation of citations and
Town Pins

7:30 PM Historical Commission and Historic District Commission
Sign Memorandum of Agreement pertaining to the state hospital
ACTION
Vote to appoint Brandie Erb, Lucille Fisher, Jean Mineo and Gene Rodgers to State Hospital Resource Committee

BoS on 11/18

Board of Selectmen
November 18, 2014 @ 7 :00 PM

AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

7:00 PM Conservation Commission, Park & Recreation Commission, Open Space & Recreation Committee
Discuss field usage, trail development

7:30 PM Tax Classification Hearing
Board of Assessors

ACTION
Superintendent Feeney requests the Selectmen vote to sign Chapter 90-Final Report $99,297.11 for paving on Spring Street from Granite Street to Main Street

Other business that may arise


LEGAL NOTICE
TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING
TOWN OF MEDFIELD
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2014 at 7:3 0 P.M. at the
Medfield Town House, 459 Main Street to discuss local property tax policy. The hearing will
examine the question of adoption of percentages of local tax levy to be borne by each class of
real property, residential, open space, commercial, industrial and personal property for the next
fiscal year. The Board of Assessors will provide all information and data relevant to making
such a determination and the Board’s written opinions on the subject will be filed with the
Selectmen.
MEDFIELD PRESS:
Osler L. Peterson, Chairman
Board of Selectmen


CHAPTER 90 – FINAL REPORT
CONTRACT# 50878
City/Town ~ Medfield

Location ( s) Spring St. from Granite to Main Street
Length 1500 Feet Width
Work was Started 9/15/2014 and Completed 9/30/2014
Done by:   Advertised Contract

EXPENDITURES:
SCOPE OF WORK:
State Funds @ 100%      $99,297 .11
Municipal Funds
Other Funds
TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES    $99,297 .11
Additional Paving on Spring St, from Granite to Main Street

CERTIFICATION
The undersigned hereby certify under penalties of perjury that documentation to substantiate
the above expenditures is available for examination in accordance with Executive Order No. 195
(April 27,1981) and Chapter 11, Section 12.
We further certify that all equipment rental costs are within the approved limits established by
the MassDOT Highway Division, that the Municipality has complied with all applicable statutes and
regulations, that the requests for reimbursements for allowable project expenses actually incurred
are in conformance with the “Chapter 90” Project Request, and that the Municipality will be
responsible for the future maintenance of this project including the cost thereof.
Copies of the notification published in the Central Register and notice in a newspaper of local
circulation required by Chapter 149, Section 441, and the prevailing wages as determined by the
Department of Labor and Industries obtained in compliance with Chapter 149, Section 27F, of the
General Laws, as applicable, must be attached.
PREPARED & REVIEWED BY Signed:
Highway Officer’s Title
Duly Authorized Municipal Officials
Include additional Contract Nos. if other Chapter 90 Funds were also used. List street names, total
amounts charged to each location, extra work orders, etc. Use back if necessary, or attach supporting
papers.


CHAPTER 90 – REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST

Medfield 50878-03
Project request was approved on _____10/29/2014 ___ for $ 99,297.11
at 100% Reimbursement Rate ~ $ 99,297.11

1) Attached are forms which document payment of approved expenditures totaling $99 ,297.
for which we are requesting $99,297.11 at the approved reimbursement rate of 100%.
2) The amount expended to date on this project is $549,297.11
-~———
3) Is this request for a FINAL payment on this project? X-Yes
4) Remarks:

CERTIFICATION

A. I hereby certify under penalties of perjury that the charges for labor, materials, equipment, and services
itemized and summarized on the attached forms are true and correct, and were incurred on this project
in conformance with the MassDOT Highway Division Policies and established Municipal Standards that
were approved for this project.
(Signed~ (Municipal Highway Official Title)

B. I/we certify under penalties of perjury that the items as listed or summarized on the attached forms were
examined; that they are in conformity with our existing wage schedule, equipment rates, and all
applicable statutes and regulations; that they are properly chargeable to the appropriation(s) designated
for this work; and that Executive Order No. 195, dated April 27, 1981 and Chapter 11, Section 12 is
acknowledged as applicable.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR TRANSMITTAL
Signed:
(Accountmg Officer’s Title)
DATE  11/5/14  (Duly Authorized)
*Submit this Chapter 90 Form to the District Highway Director

Budget meeting

The selectmen meeting last night included the annual budget meeting at which all department heads attend, and we all hear from the Chair of the Warrant Committee and the Town Administrator.  Mike Marcucci, Chair of the Warrant Committee related –

  • Substance
    • no override needed
    • budget increases should not exceed 2%
    • use the new meals tax’s estimated $100,000 per year to reduce property tax reliance
    • involve the new Energy Manager position
  • Procedures
    • special town meeting (STM) in March about the public safety building
    • WC wants the proposed budgets as soon as possible due to the STM
    • asks for electronic submissions of budgets
    • no need to meet with WC if increases are less than 1.5%
    • will start meeting on public safety building 12/9/14

Mike Sullivan reviewed hi first cut at the FY2016 budget – see copy atached.

20141104-Mike sullivan-Tax Levy Estimates for FY16

BoS agenda for 11/4 – Budget Meeting

Tuesday November 4, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

The Board of Selectmen needs to meet in Executive Session (closed session) at the close of business for the purpose of discussing state hospital negotiations

7:30 PM Warrant Committee, Town Departments, Boards, Committees, Commissions Initial budget meeting for FY 2016

ICENSES & PERMITS
Church of the Advent requests permission to post signs promoting the annual Advent Holiday Bazaar to be held November 22, 2014

Medfield Music Association requests permission to post signs promoting the annual Spaghetti with Santa (now in its 41’1year) to be held December 10, 2014 at the high school cafeteria

William Pope Director Zullo Gallery requests a one day permit for event on Saturday November 15.   Jazz band Tickle Juice will be performing

Other business that may arise

BoS tonight, updated

Board of Selectmen
Agenda  October 28, 2014

Announce: We want to take a moment of appreciation for our brave servicemen and women serving around the world. This meeting is being recorded

If necessary the Medfield Board of Selectmen will meet in Executive Session (closed session) at the close of business for the purpose of discussing state hospital negotiations (NB – this will not happen)

7:00 PM Bay Colony Rail Trail Study Committee, Christian Donner Chair Provide update on status of
committee

7:15 PM  Animal Control Officer, Jenny Cronin Update on activities
ACTION

Review Annual Appointments

BoS agenda for 10/28

Tuesday October 28, 2014 @ 7:00 PM

AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

If necessary the Medfield Board of Selectmen will meet in Executive Session (closed session) at the close of business for the purpose of discussing state hospital negotiations

7:15 PM  Animal Control Officer Jenny Cronin Update on activities

ACTION
Review annual appointments

Other business that may arise

Revised agenda for tonight

Board of Selectmen
Agenda October 21, 2014
Announce: We want to take a moment of appreciation for your brave servicemen and women serving around the world
The Medfield Board of Selectmen needs to meet in Executive Session (closed session) at the close of business for the purpose of discussing state hospital negotiations

To our listening audience: you are cordially invited to visit the new Town Garage this Saturday October 2S, 2014 10 AM – 2 PM; ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 AM
Children are welcome; popcorn and hot dogs will be served and

The Kingsbury Pond Committee invites you to event this Saturday October 25; a team of draft horses will move the turbine from the front of the Grist Mill to the back of the building. Event time 12-3 PM Apples and apple cider will be available courtesy of Bros. Marketplace

7:05 PM Police Chief Robert Meaney
Discuss traffic lights in the square

ACTION
Review of Selectmen’s goals not completed last year

Vote to authorize Town Administrator Sullivan sign renewal proposals for MllA Health Benefits Trust, Medex 2 & Blue Medicare Rx and Tufts Medicare Health Plan, for the period January to December 2015

Vote to send thank you letter to Roche Bros. for their participation in replacing the fence around the parking lot, planting of new trees on Main Street, agreeing to planters installed around the guy wire on South Street

Vote to send Roche Bros. a letter requesting the Town utilize their $30,000 contribution for the rehabilitation of traffic signals on Main Street

Vote to authorize Chairman Peterson execute Amendment to Lease Agreement with Sprint Spectrum Realty Company for a $3,000.00 increase in annual rent due to modification to the Mt Nebo Tank, which is to install three antennas, three hybrid fiber cable and a single remote radio head

Vote to approve expenditure in the amount of $112.50 for Town Seal lapel pins to be presented to the High School Boys Lacrosse team at the November 2S’h Selectmen’s meeting

Vote to authorize Chairman Peterson execute lease agreement with Breen West Realty LLC Pertains to Police Department leasing space during construction of safety building;

Permanent Building Committee and Town Counsel reviewed and approve lease agreement Superintendent Feeney requests the Selectmen vote to sign Chapter 90 100% Reimbursement Request in the amount of $36,000 for the purchase of a Mini Track Asphalt Paver; vote to sign Chapter 90 Final Report regarding same; vote to sign chapter 90 100% Reimbursement Request in the amount of $450,000 for the repaving of Route 27, Granit Street to West Street

Approval of meeting minutes for October 7, 2014

LICENSES & PERMITS

Medfield Garden Club requests permission to post signs advertising their annual Greens Sale on December 6; signs in place November 29 – December 6

New ‘N Towne Club requests permission to post signs promoting the annual Halloween Party; request permission for posting signs to promote events that will be held in the Spring 2015.

Additionally request permission to setup a booth to sell baked good and other items at MEMO’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5, 2014

MEDFIELD STATE HOSPITAL STATUS UPDATE

SELECTMEN REPORTS

INFORMATIONAL
Cemetery Commissioners amended regulation “No Dogs Allowed, at any time,
on Cemetery property” effective October 21, 2014