MINUTES OF THE SELECTMEN’S MEETING

OCTOBER 13, 2009

PRESENT: Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. (Chairman), Donal P. Anderson (Vice-Chairman), Willard J. Boulter, Jr. (Clerk), Lewis W. Stone (Selectman), Daniel W. Trabucco (Selectman), Edwin J. Thorne (Town Administrator), Diane M. Tobin (Executive Assistant), John Mattison (Cable), Becca Manning (Pembroke Express), Steve Annear (Mariner/Reporter), Greg Hanley, Vincent Flaherty, DPW Director and Commissioners, Michael Buckley, Matt McNeely, Kathy Hassey, and others.

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Veterans Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

RECREATION COMMISSION: Greg Hanley explained the proposed article for the borrowing of $100,000 for lighting on the football fields at Pembroke High School. He told the Board that there is currently temporary lighting provided by donations as an experiment to see if it would improve attendance and use of the fields. Revenue from just two night events has netted about $7,000. Bill Fallon projects that total revenue from all sports on the fields could be $21,200. Football, soccer and lacrosse would benefit from these lights. It would also allow the scheduling to be more flexible and could potentially double the revenue of proceeds at the gate

The proposal is for a public/private partnership between the Pembroke School Committee and the Pembroke Recreation Commission. Donations of goods and services have been offered to accomplish the lighting project. The School Committee is nervous about a shortfall from the education athletic events so the partnership with the Recreation Commission as managers for the non-educational events will provide guaranteed bond payment.

Mr. Boulter moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to support the management plan and the lighting program proposed by the Recreation Commission. Voted 5/0 unanimously in favor.

DPW COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Crowley, Hank Daggett, and Jim Kilcommons, along with Gene Fulmine, Bob Demers and Janet Fahey were in attendance. Mr. Crowley talked about the quote received from Weston & Sampson for a 20 year maintenance program at a cost of $1.2 million. It was also noted that a glass lining on the tanks was a considered option. Mr. Daggett recommended that delinquent accounts be dealt with by shutting off the water and not just attaching a lien to the tax bill. The article submitted for the town meeting warrant would be paid from water revenue. The DPW is interested in having the Selectmen sell a lot on Center Street to raise some revenue and it seemed to be a consensus of the Board of Selectmen that this was a possibility. He also explained that there was a problem with the solution used in the system that caused the color change in some homes but they have gone back to the old program, so the water should be clear again.

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Mr. Kilcommons changed the subject and talked about early retirement noting that there was no provision in the municipalities for this option. He suggested trying to put a plan in place.

Mr. Stone thanked the Commissioners for taking the time to come before the Board to talk about the water tank maintenance.

FALL TOWN MEETING WARRANT: The Selectmen reviewed the draft articles and voted the following:

Favorable Action on Articles 1, 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24,

Town Meeting Floor on Articles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 16, 22, 23, 25,

On Article 27, the vote was 4-1 with Mr. Stone in opposition for Favorable Action

Article 26 was removed (energy article) and Article 28 was not needed (capital plan).

VETERANS’ AGENT: After conducting interviews, Mr. Trabucco and Mr. Anderson recommended the appointment of David McPhillips to serve as the Veterans’ Agent until June 30, 2010. So voted unanimously in favor.

SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

M & F Jewelers, 5 Schoosett Street – approved 3 permanent signs

Pembroke High School, Learning Lane – approved a temporary A-frame with a lock and chain.

Pembroke Public Library, Center Street – approved a temporary A-frame for 3 weeks

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Mr. Thorne has been in discussion with the Grange Gang to renew their lease. He will present the proposal to the Selectmen next week.

The Town Administrator will host the MMA Legislative Breakfast on Friday, Oct. 16^th at the Public Library at 8:30 a.m.

Mr. Stone asked the Town Administrator to contact Town Counsel again regarding the outstanding surplus property sales.

ASK THE SELECTMEN:

Mr. Stone noted the receipt of a memo from Kopelman & Paige regarding the electronic mail retention laws and a review of the civil service standards.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Boulter moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to go into executive session for collective bargaining strategy and upon conclusion no further public business to be discussed.

Roll Call Vote: Boulter, yes – Anderson, yes – Trabucco, yes – Stone, yes – Boyle, yes

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.