Tomorrow morning I will hold my regular monthly selectman office hours at The Center (on the first Friday of every month) from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
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 508-359-9190 or my blog about Medfield matters https://medfield02052.wordpress.com/, where any schedule changes will be posted.
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Below is Mike Sullivan’s latest iteration of the annual calendar for the Board of Selectmen.
Proposed Calendar for Board of Selectmen
May 20, 2014 to December 31, 2014
Selectmen’s Meetings: May 20 & 27, June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, August 5 & 19, September 2, 16 & 30, October 7, 21 & 28, November 4, 18 & 25, December 2 & 16
May 20 – Mike Francis from Trustees of Reservations to discuss policy on mosquito applications on Trustees land. Open Space & Recreation Committee five-year plan & survey update.
May 27 – State Hospital Advisory Committee to discuss composition and skill set of Hospital Committee going forward, mission statement for hospital committee, hospital master plan and time frame for acquisition and redevelopment.
June 3 – Mission Statement and Appointment of Hospital Redevelopment Committee
June 17 – Water & Sewerage Board, Supt of DPW & Cemetery Commission to discuss role of Water & Sewerage Board in policy & budget oversight, DPW Supt to explain Chapter 90 Highway Fund, sidewalk & road maintenance and construction and sidewalk from Robert Sproul Road to Medfield Shops Plaza, Tree City program, and Cemetery Commission to discuss role in policy & budget oversight and cemetery expansion. Discussion of FY15 budget goals, review Selectmen’s and Town Administrator’s goals and evaluate Town Administrator.
July 1 – Medfield State Hospital Redevelopment Committee give mission statement and discuss goals; Medfield Energy Committee update on Energy Manager position and goals
July 15 –August 5 – Aesthetics Committee, Downtown Cultural District, Dwight-Derby House Trustees, Historical Commission, Historical Society , Historic District Committee and MEMO Planning Board, Sign Bylaw Committee & Zullo Gallery Committee to review downtown redevelopment progress
August 9 – Tour new public works garage.
August 19 – Town Accountant and Treasurer/Collector to review FY14 year end revenue and expenditure results and to discuss borrowing plans. Update from Selectman DeSorgher on meetings with area Boards of Selectmen to discuss regionalization
September 2 – Economic Development Committee to discuss RFP for Lot 3, Ice House Road and other potential economic development initiatives.
September 16 – Permanent Town Planning & Building Committee to discuss Public Safety Building
September 30 – Water & Sewerage Board to discuss Water Tower construction program & Supt of DPW to discuss road and sidewalk maintenance & construction
October 7 – Personnel Board & Asst Town Administrator to review Personnel Bylaw update progress
October 21 – Council on Aging to review Respite Care Program and rental polices
October 28 – Senator Timilty, Representatives Garlick and Dooley & State Hospital Committee for update on hospital acquisition and redevelopment
November 4 – Warrant Committee, Capital Budget Committee, Dept. Heads, Boards and Commissions for Initial Budget meeting FY16 budgets
November 18 – Conservation Commission, Park & Recreation Commission, School Department & Bay Circuit Committee to discuss field usage, trail development & Open Space & Recreation Plan implementation
November 25 – Board of Health, Lyme Disease Committee and Norfolk county Mosquito Control District to discuss deer culling, beaver control & mosquito control.
December 2 – Submission of budgets for FY16. Schedule budget meetings with Departments. Update from Outreach Director
December 16 – Open Warrant for Annual Town Meeting and request submission of warrant articles
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Board of Selectmen
July 15, 2014
Agenda
Executive Session at the End of Meeting: Pending Litigation, Red Gate Farm and Clarke Tavern
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
7:00PM Invited to Attend
Downtown Study Committee, Cultural District, Cultural Council, Historic Commission, Historic District Commission, Dwight Derby House, Pocket Park, Aesthetics Committee, Planning Board, Sign Advisory Committee
ACTION
Town Administrator FY2014 Review and Goals Discussion
Request by MEMO to use the Town Seal for Medfield Day
LICENSES AND PERMITS
MEDFIELD STATE HOSPITAL STATUS UPDATE
INFORMATIONAL
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Board of Selectmen
July 15, 2014
Agenda
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
7:00PM Invited to Attend
Cultural District, Cultural Council, Historic Commission, Historic District Commission, Dwight Derby House, Pocket Park, Aesthetics Committee, Planning Board, Sign Advisory Committee
ACTION
LICENSES AND PERMITS
MEDFIELD STATE HOSPITAL STATUS UPDATE
INFORMATIONAL
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Since The Center is closed on July 4, I will instead hold my regular monthly office hours at The Center on July 11 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 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). Peterson can be reached via 508-359-9190 or his blog about Medfield matters https://medfield02052.wordpress.com/, where any schedule changes will be posted.
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Light summer schedule for selectmen –
PLACE OF MEETING DAY, DATE, AND TIME
Town Hall, Chenery Meeting Room, 2•a floor Tuesday July I, 2014@7:00 PM
AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
7:00 PM David Lawson, Norfolk County Mosquito Control
Request location to place bee hives
ACTION
Vote to authorize Chairman Peterson sign Appropriation Transfer for Inspection Department in the amount of$700.00
Vote to authorize Chairman Peterson and Town Administrator Sullivan to sign contracts and authorize expenditures for Energy Manager Grant
Other business that may arise
APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS
Requested Under The Provsions Of Chapter 77 of the Acts of2006
amends M.G.L. Chapter 44 section 33B
(Requests allowed at fiscal year end, May, June, and the first 15 days of July)
Board of Selectmen & Warrant Committee
Town of Medfield
Request is hereby made for the following transfer in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of
2006 amending Chapter 44, Section 33B of the Massachusetts General Laws to avoid appropriation
deficits.
Transfer from: 01-241-1-510100 Inspectors Salary Expense
Transfer to: 01-241-2-570010 Car Allowance I Mileagev
Requested amount of transfer: $700.00
No more than 3% of this dept’s annual budget or $5,000, whichever is greater.
Reason for request: Unexpected repairs required for department vehicle
Tires:$ 505.00
Front end suspension: $ 498. 75
Requestmg Dept Head Signature Availability of funds:
Signature for BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Approved — Disapproved ——I
Number Present and Voting
Signature for WARRANT COMMITEE
Approved 5′ Disapproved 0
Number Present and Voting s:
ZULLO GALLERY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
456A Main Street
Medfield, Massachusetts 02052
To The Medfield Selectmen,
William F. Pope
Executive Director
June 27, 2014
The Zullo Gallery is requesting a one day beer & wine permit, from 5 -11 :30 pm, for three Thursdays in July and five in
August beginning July 17, 2014 . This has worked out very well in the past and gives us an opportunity to share with the
town our beautiful rooftop deck during the summer. We will be open for the Thursday evening MEMO music concerts at the
gazebo.
In addition we would like to request a beer/wine permit for the FIRST THURSDAYS in September, October, November and
December as we have had great success with the idea of extending our hours to be open on “First Thursday” of each month
to publicize our programs and bring more people the downtown area.
Thank you for your consideration, and tor your past support.
Sincerely,
William F. Pope
Executive Director
Zullo Gallery Center For The Arts
DATES REQUESTED 2014:
All Thursdays, 5-11 :30pm:
July 17,24,31
August 1,8, 15,22,29
September 4
October 1
November 6
December 4
tel 508.359.3711 http://www.zulloaallerv.ora fax 508.359.9433 e-mail art@zullooallerv.ora
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The three selectmen each drew up his goals for our board for the upcoming year. These were mine,originally drawn up in mid-May and updated with he addition of #5 two weeks ago:
Goals: Selectmen
Osler L. Peterson
June 13, 2014
I. Communication
1. Implement a push system to get residents town government information
2. Improve the town’s web site.
II. Medfield State Hospital
3. Lead the re-development process
III. Planning
4. Develop a town master plan
5. Arrange for a consultant to do a town government wide review and analysis of current functioning and to make suggestions for changes
6. Get five year plans from department heads and committees
7. Implement an affordable housing plan
8. Get by-laws concerning future development at the former Medfield State Hospital.
9. Adopt Green Community Act
10. Install solar PV sites and issue RFP’s to buy solar power
11. increase recycling rates
IV. Finances
12. Create a business office for the town
13. Implement a three-year financial forecast
14. Implement property tax relief for senior citizens
15. Examine opportunities for additional revenue streams, such as:
a. Housing can be the “business” of Medfield (e.g. – Old Medfield Square)
b. Power purchase agreements for PV power
c. Selling Medfield bottled water
16. Complete union contract negotiations before contracts expire
17. Analyze overtime
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Tuesday June 17, 2014@7:00 PM
AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
7:00 PM Treasurer Georgia Colivas
Request Selectmen execute bonds for Red Gate Farm
7:10 PM Board of Water & Sewerage, Cemetery Commissioners
ACTION
Attorney Cerel requests the Selectmen vote confirmatory Order of Taking for Amnott land, Harding Street; Pertains to ATM Article #42
Vote to authorize Chairman Peterson sign Massachusetts School Building Authority Initial Compliance Certificate for the Wheelock School potential boiler replacement project
PENDING
Farm Street and Harding Street railroad crossing
Park Street signage
Good Neighbor policy
Gatehouse update
Columbia Gas, Adams Street paving
INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Discuss 30 minute parking signs at the Transfer Station SW AP area
Other business that may arise
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I am holding an evening mini-town hall on Alder Road next Thursday, June 12, and my hosts informed me that I could let people know that anyone is welcome to come. Just please RSVP to JeanMineo@aol.com if you want to come.
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Office Hours Tomorrow 9-10 at The Center
Tomorrow I hold my regular monthly office hours at The Center (on the first Friday of the month) from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (my litigation schedule permitting). Residents are welcome to stop by without appointments 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 at 508-359-9190 or my blog about Medfield matters https://medfield02052.wordpress.com/, where any schedule changes will be posted.
Mini-Town Hall Neighborhood Meeting 6/12
I am hosted a week from tonight on Alder Road for one of the monthly mini-town hall neighborhood selectmen meetings that sees one selectman each month meeting in a different neighborhood.
Medfield.TV 6/23
I appear with the editor of the Medfield Press. Max Bowen, on Jack Peterson’s Medfield Update show on Medfield.TV, which has one selectman each month appearing to discuss current town issues.
On being a selectman
This week seems to have had me spending large amounts of time during the day at work on selectman tasks, especially the Medfield State Hospital. I made many calls and exchanged emails (1) about getting things ready for the Tuesday evening meeting and the BoS discussions about people to be appointed to the committee that will craft the redevelopment plans, and (2) to learn about the status of the ongoing clean up and purchase.
It was reported by John Thompson that a virtual trove of engineering drawings and plans of the Medfield State Hospital and its systems will soon be moved to a site with a less leaky roof. John also reports from his having been in a few of the buildings and spoken with DCAMM and the security personnel that
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