MINUTES OF THE SELECTMEN’S MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 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), Edwin J. Thorne, Town Administrator, Diane M. Tobin (Executive Assistant), Becca Manning (Pembroke Express), John Mattinson (Cable), and others.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Harry Woods Bandstand – Bob DeMarzo distributed a press release to announce that the bandstand roof and trim will be repaired and painted on June 26^th, in time for the Governor’s visit on July 16^th and Fox TV’s Zip Trip on July 24^th. New England Build and Restore is providing free labor to replace the wood shingle roof and repair the trim. Scotia Gold Paint Works will be re-staining the wood. Funds for the materials were appropriated at town meeting by transferring the balance of funds from the construction of the handicap ramp on the town green. Chairman Boyle acknowledged Mr. DeMarzo’s organizational skills and efforts to accomplish this project.

Kelly Miller Circus – Two shows will be conducted on Friday, June 26^th at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. behind the Community Center. Active military personnel and families will be admitted free. Elephant droppings can be hauled away for free by gardeners but a pickup truck must be provided.

MINUTES: Mr. Boulter moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the minutes of June 15, 2009 with amendments to add the name of Robert Lang to the Emergency Management Personnel and a correction to the meeting place of the 300^th Anniversary Committee. Voted unanimously in favor.

SEPTIC BOND AUTHORIZATION: Mr. Boulter read a prepared motion certifying that the Selectmen authorize the Treasurer to borrow $200,000 for the Septic Betterment Loan program. Seconded by Mr. Stone and so voted unanimously in favor.

GATRA: The Selectmen voted to re-appoint Hilary Wilson to continue to serve as the GATRA representative for another one year term to expire June 30, 2010.

ENERGY COMMITTEE: The Board voted unanimously in favor to appoint Stephen Saia to serve on the Pembroke Energy Committee.

VACANCIES ON BOARDS: Current vacant positions are as follows:

3 seats on Advisory Committee; several open seats on Commission on Disabilities; Alternate Representative to the Old Colony Planning Council; Low Income Representative to the South Shore Community Action Council.

TOWN GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMITTEE: Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, to accept the application of George Emanuel and to appoint him to serve on the Town Government Study Committee. So voted 5/0 in favor.

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99 RESTAURANT: Manager David Bradley has applied for a sign permit to hang a banner for 30 days on the side of the building to read: “Red Sox Win, Kids Eat Free”.

The Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer offered his guidelines for managing the various temporary signs in that area. He recommended 20 days, twice a year, to avoid having dozens of signs displayed all the time. Mr. Verry also expressed concern of temporary signs falling into disrepair quickly.

Mr. Bradley explained that he would re-apply each month to renew the permit until the promotion ends and will keep the sign in good condition. Paul Whitman from the Planning Board suggested that maybe the regulations could be waived at this time of economic difficulty.

Mr. Trabucco moved, seconded by Mr. Boulter, to grant a sign permit to the 99 Restaurant for a temporary, vinyl wall sign for a 30 day display. Voted 5/0 in favor.

Mr. Boulter assured the Building Inspector that the Selectmen would back his guidelines but just want to see how their decision on this permit turns out. Mr. Trabucco requested that a discussion regarding these guidelines be on an agenda so that all would be of the same understanding of what is fair and equitable to everyone in town.

DRAINAGE COMMISSION: By a unanimous vote of the joint appointing authority, Kevin Crowley was reappointed to serve on the Drainage Commission for a term to expire in June 2012.

ROADSIDE STAND: Quinn and Cole Keegan requested permission from the Selectmen to conduct sales of snow cones, lemonade, and pre-packaged candy and snacks at the Town Landing and the Birch St. Playground on up to 3 days per week through the summer until Sept. 1, 2009. The snow cones are prepared with pre-packaged ice and syrup. They will be going to see the Board of Health for their approval this evening. They have received approval from the Town Landing Administrator.

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, to accept the application of Cole and Quinn Keegan to operate a snack stand at the requested locations subject to the approval of the Board of Health and the Health Inspector. Voted 5/0 in favor.

RE-APPOINTMENTS: The Board voted unanimously to reappoint the following:

Marie Dona Peeler Advisory Committee 2012

William Cullity Zoning Board of Appeals 2012

William Hart Animal Control Officer 2010

Emergency Mgmt. Co-Dir. George Emanuel 2010

Emegency. Mgmt. Co-Dir. Willard J. Boulter, Jr. 2010

Sealer of Wgts & Msrs. Joseph Suppa 2010

Town Clock Winder Robert Hynes 2010

Town Counsel Kopelman & Paige, PC 2010

Town Landing Administrator Jean Holland 2010

Veterans’ Agent Robert L. McKenna 2010

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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Dick White Agreement: Mr. Boulter moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, and it was voted unanimously in favor to enter into an agreement between the Town of Pembroke and Richard White, Esq. for the duration of the Silver Lake Withdrawal lawsuit. The agreement is dated July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 with a compensation rate of $100.00 per hour to act as Associate Counsel to James Lampke, Esq. There will be no billing for travel time but other expenses will be chargeable.

Mattakeesett Street Municipal Ballfields Complex: The Selectmen will hold a public hearing will be held on Monday, June 29^th at 7:15 p.m. in the Town Hall to invite public input for an outdoor recreation project application under the Division of Conservation Services for improvements to the ballfield complex on Mattakeesett St.

Oldham and Furnace Pond Public Hearing: The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 29 at 7:50 p.m. in the Pembroke Town Hall at the request of the Pembroke Watershed Association to implement a multiple year Aquatic Management Program on the selective control of non-native submersed plants as well as unbalanced algae populations using registered aquatic herbicides and algaecides.

The Selectmen’s meeting will start early on Mon., June 29^th at 6:30 p.m. in order to make the hearing room available for the Pond Cleanup hearing.

Plymouth County Selectmen’s Group: Mr. Thorne attended a meeting of the Plymouth County Selectmen’s Regional Group. The next meeting of this group will be in Abington in August. Their purpose is to regionalize the purchases of goods and services and share equipment and resources.

Thanks to the Public Works Dept: Mr. Thorne expressed sincere thanks to the Public Works Dept. and the employees who worked so hard to help out with the Town Landing improvements.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE: Mr. Hilary Wilson, Chairman of the Affordable Housing Committee, requested that the Selectmen re-affirm their intent to transfer town-owned land to the Habitat for Humanity. Specifically a parcel shown on Assessors Map F3, Lot 5 on Pelham Street. This is a five acre parcel to be divided to provide one buildable lot for the Habitat. The Habitat will survey the land and prepare the ANR plan for the approval of the Planning Board. The approximate cost to construct a Habitat home is $185,000. Selectman Stone disclosed that he is a member of the Affordable Housing Committee but he has no financial interest in this matter. Mr. Wilson also noted that he is working with Vicky Gillard in the Selectmen’s office to get all of the affordable housing properties catalogued so that none get lost and fall of the inventory list.

Mr. Trabucco moved, seconded by Mr. Boulter to reaffirm the Town’s commitment to increase our affordable housing inventory and to transfer a portion of the land designated as parcel F3-5, a 5 acre site at the junction of Pelham and Station Street.

So voted unanimously in favor.

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GATRA: Mr. Wilson informed the Selectmen that the GATRA program is doing well and they expect income to the tonw in the amount of $58,895. by the end of Fiscal Year 2009. They are running Pembroke’s “Dial-a-Ride” program for the Council on Aging anf the Commission on Disability. The proposed bus route for the GATRA buses would be too costly at this time.

PEMBROKE ARTS FESTIVAL: Notice was received and read that the 42^nd Annual Pembroke Arts Festival will be held from August 7 – August 9 on the Town Green. Friday, Aug. 7^th from 8-10 p.m. is the gala preview and awards presentation. Visit the website at www.pembrokeartsfestival.org for more information.

NEW AGENDA ITEM: Selectman Stone suggested a new item for the agenda. He would like to offer an “Ask the Selectmen” segment to answer questions that are sent from residents to the Board of Selectmen. All questions must be signed. Mr. Stone feels it is important to be open with the public. This item will be discussed at the next meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Boulter moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to hear information on the two grievances and to conclude business with the Board of Health.

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

Executive session commenced at 8:40 p.m. and concluded at 9:35 p.m.

The Selectmen came back in open session and voted as follows:

Mr. Anderson moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, to transfer the responsibilities of workers compensation claims to the Town Administrator’s Office, who is the Human Resources Officer. Voted 5/0 in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.