MINUTES OF THE SELECTMEN’S MEETING

MAY 3, 2010

PRESENT: Willard J. Boulter, Jr. (Chairman), Daniel W. Trabucco (Vice-Chairman); Lewis W. Stone (Clerk), Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. (Selectman), Gregory Hanley (Selectman), Edwin J. Thorne (Town Administrator), Diane M. Tobin (Executive Assistant), Atty. Katherine Doyle (Kopelman & Paige), Zoning Board of Appeals Members William Cullity, Sharon MacNamara, Frank Baldasini, ZBA Secretary Michele Dowling, Becca Manning (Pembroke Express), James Pugner, Holly Weinreicht, George Verry, Mary Willis, Peter Isham, and others.

At 6:30 p.m., the Selectmen met in the Selectmen’s Office with Town Counsel and the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and voted by a unanimous roll call vote, to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation strategy. Executive session was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. and the open session of the meeting continued in the Veterans Hall.

NORTH RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH: James Pugner requested permission for young members of their church to hand out free bottles of water, soda, hot dogs, ice cream, balloons and small “Jesus Love You” cards on town property. He was advised that he would need approval of the Board of Health for the food items. Approval to use the Town Green could be secured from the Recreation Director and the Town Administrator. Mr. Pugner should contact the Town Administrator directly during the week to determine who would be the correct person to speak to for permission to use other areas such as the library parking lot, athletic fields, and Herring Run park. He will also need to supply dates and times of the planned activities.

TRAILER PERMIT RENEWAL: The Temporary Trailer Permit for One Bonney Lane will expire on May 4^th. Holly Weinreicht was present along with the Building Inspector George Verry who explained that Ms. Weinreicht is in the process or trying to work something out with the contractor.

Selectman Hanley moved, seconded by Selectman Stone, to allow a 30 day extension of time for the temporary trailer at one Bonney Street to give the owner time to work with the Building Inspector to come into compliance with the bylaws. Voted 5/0 in favor.

RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD: Mr. Trabucco moved, to open nominations for Chairman, seconded by Mr. Hanley. Voted 5/0 in favor.

Mr. Trabucco moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, to nominate Bill Boulter to serve as Chairman. Voted 5/0 in favor.

Mr. Hanley moved to close nominations for Chairman, seconded by Mr. Stone. Voted 5/0 in favor.

Mr. Boulter accepted the Chairman’s seat.

Mr. Boyle moved to open nominations for Vice-Chairman, seconded by Mr. Hanley. Voted 5/0 in favor.

Mr. Hanley moved to nominate Dan Trabucco for Vice-Chairman, seconded by Mr. Boyle. Voted 5/0 in favor.

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Mr. Trabucco moved to open nominations for the Clerk of the Board, seconded by Mr. Boyle. Voted 5/0 in favor.

Mr. Trabucco nominated Mr. Stone as Clerk, seconded by Mr. Boyle. Voted 5/0 in favor.

Mr. Hanley moved, seconded by Mr. Boyle, to close nominations. Voted 5/0 in favor.

HYDRILLA IN HOBOMOCK POND: Mr. Boyle announced that the ban had been lifted on swimming and fishing from the shore in Hobomock Pond, but there is still no boating allowed. Mr. Boyle moved, seconded by Mr. Trabucco, to direct the Conservation Commission to have signs posted on the premises around the pond to advise of these restrictions. Voted 5/0 in favor.

MINUTES: The Selectmen voted to accept the minutes of April 27, 2010 as written. Mr. Hanley abstained from voting as he was not yet a board member at that time.

TITAN ROAD RACE: Mr. Hanley moved, seconded by Mr. Boyle, to approve the request of Greg Zopatti to allow the Titan Track Club and the Pembroke High School Cross Country/Track & Field teams to use the roads in town for a road race on May 31, 2010. Voted 5/0 in favor.

POND BY-LAW REVIEW COMMITTEE: Chairman Boulter introduced the idea of creating a committee to review the current town bylaws relating to the use of ponds and lakes. He would like to have this committee review and re-write the bylaws. He suggested that membership include a Selectman, a Recreation Committee member, and interested citizens. The Selectmen agreed that this was a good idea. Mr. Boulter encouraged interested residents to contact the Selectmen’s Office.

ROADSIDE STAND: Mr. Boyle moved, seconded by Mr. Hanley, to approve the request of David Nash for his annual roadside stand at 47 Mattakeesett Street as per his application submitted.

COUNCIL ON AGING: Mr. Hanley moved, seconded by Mr. Boyle, to authorize the COA Director to advertise and hire a replacement for the Transportation Coordinator position. Voted 5/0 in favor.

PETER ISHAM: Mr. Isham brought to the attention of the Selectmen that a new resident was dismayed by a telephone response she received when seeking information about a water question. Town Administrator Thorne will investigate and respond to the caller.

CUB SCOUT ACTIVITIES: Permission was granted to Cub Scout Pack 105 to have their pack meeting AT Luddam’s Ford park on May 21, from 6-9 p.m.

Permission was also granted to allow Cub Scout Pack 105 to use Tubbs Meadow for a Fishing Fun Day on Saturday, July 24^th from 9 a.m. to Noon.

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OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Hanley moved, seconded by Mr. Boyle, to carry over the items under “old business” to the next Selectmen’s meeting in order to allow the Zoning Board to use this meeting room tonight.

SELECTMAN HANLEY: Mr. Hanley read a prepared statement of thanks for his election to the Board and proposed some of his goals and objectives as a Selectman.

He would like to harness the energy of the community and enlist people to get involved. He proposes to enact recommendations of study groups and committees or suggest alternatives. He would like future agenda items to include the following:

Restoration of the Wage & Personnel Board

Creation of an Information Technology Dept. to centralize residential data

Pursue hiring a Town Planner who would work to re-codify the Town Bylaws

Create a Central Purchasing Dept

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.