MINUTES OF THE SELECTMEN’S MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008

PRESENT: Terry H. Finnegan (Chairman), Hilary P. Wilson (Clerk), Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. (Selectman), Willard J. Boulter, Jr. (Selectman), Edwin J. Thorne (Town Administrator), Diane M. Tobin (Executive Assistant), John Mattson (Comcast), Steve Annear (Mariner/Reporter), Becca Manning (Pembroke Express), Ned Colby (Patriot Ledger), WATD reporter, and others. Selectman Donal P. Anderson was out of town this evening.

The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m. in the Veterans’ Hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Boil Water Order issued by the DEP is still in effect. Volunteers are needed to help distribute bottled water at the High School.

ENERGY COMMITTEE: Nick Zechello, Jr., Alan Peterson, and Brian Baragwanath talked to the Board about energy conservation. They are proposing the change the existing infrastructure using Performance Contract method. This is a method to make energy related capital improvements with no up front costs. It would be paid for out of guaranteed energy savings from the existing operating budget. They are proposing to group municipal buildings together under one comprehensive package. The amount borrowed would be based on the amount of anticipated savings. Renewable energy projects could be incorporated. We would also be able to utilize all available financial rebate incentives. The long term use of the center municipal buildings is a big question.

The Committee invited town boards to attend their next meeting on Sept. 9^th when they will have a speaker from Johnson Controls who will give a presentation on the Performance Contracts.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Board voted to approve the request of the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce to use the Herring Run Park on Saturday, Sept. 6th, with a rain date of Sunday, Sept. 7^th, from noon to 4:00 p.m. for a barbeque for its members and their families.

RECREATION COMMISSION RESIGNATION: The Board voted to accept the resignation of Peter Plant from the Recreation Commission.

CABLE STUDIO STUDY COMMITTEE: Mr. Boyle moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, to appoint Pastor Joe Quaresimo to serve on the Cable Study Committee. So voted.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: Mr. Wilson moved, seconded by Mr. Boulter, to adopt the schedule of fess as submitted by the Building Inspector for the department of the Sealer of Weights and Measures. So voted. This will formalize the rates and bring them in line with other area town’s fees.

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THE CORNER SUB: Mr. Boulter moved, seconded by Mr. Boyle, and it was unanimously approved to grant a Common Victualler License to Charles Callahan for The Corner Sub located at 3 Schoosett Street. Further, the Board unanimously voted approval of the temporary sign permit for The Corner Sub as per application and sketch submitted.

SIGN PERMITS:

South Paws Doggie Daycare, 345 Washington St. – The Board voted to approve 30 day temporary signs at three locations indicating the move from 345 Washington St. to 300 Oak Street (unit 1750), as per application and sketch submitted. The sign at 300 Oak Street may only be displayed during hours of operation.

Fashion Focus, 2 Columbia Road – The Selectmen approved a 30 day temporary sign for Fashion Focus as per application and sketch submitted.

Newbury Commons, 510 Washington St – The Selectmen approved the request of Phil Johnson for a 30-day extension for the temporary cow sign at 510 Washington St.

Pembroke Historical Society - The Board approved the request of Beth Dwyer for multiple sign locations for the Country Hoedown, sponsored by the Pembroke Historical Society. Temporary signs may be posted only at locations that were recommended by the Building Inspector.

Center Commons, 235 Center Street – The permanent standing sign located at the intersection of Center Street and Liberty Drive was approved by the Board as per application and photo submitted.

CAROL CASANO: Mrs. Casano and her husband are residents of King’s Terrace and they approached the Selectmen with questions about the delay in the notification of the recent water contamination problem. Mrs. Casano told the board that she was very sick and had to go to the hospital on Sunday after drinking a lot of town water. Her husband was ill on Thursday. She was dismayed at the delay in notifying residents of the problem. Chairman Finnegan explained the issues with the slow results of the tests from the state and the need for DEP’s approval of the message before it was released to the public. She also explained the “glitches” in the Communicator – Reverse 911 call system. She assured the residents that the DPW is still working on chlorinating and flushing the system and testing is still being done regularly.

HISTORICAL COMMISSION: Mrs. Libby Bates made a presentation to the Board of Selectmen to recall the 275^th Anniversary Committee. Mrs. Bates is requesting that the Selectmen put in an article on the annual town meeting warrant in April to form a committee to plan a celebration of the 300^th anniversary of the town. This item will be placed on the Selectmen’s agenda in January for further discussion.

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GATRA: Mr. Wilson informed the board that the agreement had been approved by counsel and Mr. Gay will fill out the budget part.

TELEPHONE SYSTEM: Mr. Thorne advised that the project is going forward.

NEW ENGLAND VILLAGES: Mr. Efron from the New England Villages has been communicating with Mr. Thorne. It is expected that an easement article will be prepared and ready to go on the warrant if they decide to got that way instead of submitting an auction bid to buy the property.

CABLE STUDIO STUDY COMMITTEE: Mr. Boyle advised the Pat Masters will prepare the paperwork on the EO3C.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Boyle moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson to go into executive session for contract negotiations and upon conclusion no further public business to be discussed.

Roll Call Vote: Wilson, yes – Boulter, yes – Boyle, yes – Finnegan, yes

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.