MINUTES OF THE SELECTMEN’S MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009

PRESENT: Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. (Chairman), Donal P. Anderson (Vice-Chairman), Willard J. Boulter, Jr. (Clerk), Lewis W. Stone (Selectmen), Daniel W. Trabucco (Selectman), Diane M. Tobin (Executive Assistant), Becca Manning (Pembroke Express), Steve Annear (Pembroke Mariner/Reporter), John Mattinson (Cable), Steve Curley, Alf McHugh, and others.

The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mr. Anderson read a letter of thanks from the Town Memorial Committee to Scott Glauben and the DPW workers for their assistance with the Memorial Day Parade.

Mr. Boulter read a letter of thanks from the Town Memorial Committee to Austin Glass, director of the Pembroke High School Band for their participation and awesome performance at the Memorial Day Ceremony.

Mr. Trabucco read a letter from the Office of Veterans Affairs expressing their thanks to Ed Bursaw and James Saccone for their work in decorating the veterans’ graves with flags and to all others who helped to commemorate veterans on Memorial Day.

MINUTES: Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Stone to accept the minutes of the Selectmen’s meeting of May 18, 2009 as printed. So voted unanimously in favor.

NORTH RIVER PATROL OFFICER: Mr. Stone moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to reappoint Joseph Strazdes as the North River Patrol Officer for the 2009 boating season. Mr. Boulter offered a friendly amentdment that Mr. Stazdes should have the endorsement of the Police Chief as well. Voted 5-0 unanimously in favor of the motion with the amendment.

PEMBROKE HIGH SCHOOL BEST BUDDIES: The Board approved the use of the Herring Run Park for a Best Buddies picnic on June 11^th from 4 – 6 p.m.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Selectmen approved the use of the Town Green by the Historical Society for a second annual Country Hoedown to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at from 6-10 p.m.

Additionally, Mr. Boulter moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to authorize a one-day liquor license for the Pembroke Historical Society for Sept. 12 from 6 – 10 p.m. So voted unanimously in favor.

GIRL SCOUT BRIDGING CEREMONY: The Board approved the use of the Herring Run park for a Girl Scout Ceremony on June 15^th from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.

SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

Friendly’s, 146 Church Street – approved temporary sign permits for two weeks as per application and sketch submitted.

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Savage Chic Antique Shop, 8 Main St – approved permanent sign permit as per application and photo submitted with the approval of the Building and Wiring Inspectors for the lighting request.

Armstrong Fence, 1 Church St – approved a temporary sign to be displayed on Fridays during the month of June.

ROADSIDE STAND: The request of Quinn and Cole Keegan for a roadside stand will be postponed until the applicants are able to be present.

BOARD OF HEALTH: Chairman Boyle received a letter of resignation from Board of Health member Wilson Whittaker.

CHARTER STUDY/TOWN GOVERNMENT STUDY: Discussion ensued about the creation and mission of this committee. A town manager form of government is being considered and Mr. Stone will research Hanover’s process for their recent change to this form of government. The Selectmen will continue to discuss this next week.

ICE CREAM TRUCK SALES: Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, to grant a license to Stephen A. Burt of Hanson to operate an ice cream truck from 9:00 a.m. to dusk on Monday through Saturday and from 11:00 a.m. to dusk on Sundays, with no chimes before 11:00 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday. So voted unanimously in favor.

300^TH ANNIVERSARY: Mr. Boulter reported that the committee is still looking for a logo for the 300^th anniversary. Ideas should be submitted to the Selectmen’s Office.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Mr. Thorne advised that the state budget is a moving target at this point. We may hear in July what our local aid amount will be. Adjustments from the annual town meeting may have to be made in the fall.

The Town Landing fence project will begin tomorrow and the beach will open on June 21^st. Oldham Pond will be treated and there will be no rowing race this year. The Town Landing Committee should be advised of when and how the treatments will be done on Oldham and Little Sandy Ponds.

ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN: Mr. Anderson suggested that the Town Manager discussion should be put under this section. He also suggested that the School Committee might be invited on a bi-monthly basis to share philosophies and find ways to save money.

PLANNING BOARD: There were three applicants for the seat vacated by Mr. Trabucco. They were Alf McHugh, Patrick Moran, and Thomas Irving. The Planning Board had previously taken a vote and it was recommended to appoint Patrick Moran and to appoint

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the other gentlemen as alternates. However, Town Counsel advised that alternates could not be appointed for this board.

After a brief interview of the candidates, James Noone nominated Patrick Moran, seconded by Donal Anderson. Joseph Mulkern nominated Alf McHugh, seconded by Paul Whitman. Nominations were closed.

A roll call vote was taken and Patrick Moran was appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Pembroke Planning Board until the next annual election by a vote of 9-2.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Boulter, to go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations and pending litigation, and upon conclusion to come back into public session only to adjourn this meeting.

Roll call vote: Boulter, yes – Anderson, yes – Trabucco, yes – Stone, yes – Boyle, yes

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.