#Town of Pembroke

##Prepared by Sabrina Chilcott Page of

#MINUTES OF THE SELECTMEN’S MEETING

PRESENT: Daniel W. Trabucco (Chairman), Lewis W. Stone (Vice Chairman), Gregory Hanley (Clerk), Willard J. Boulter (Selectman), Arthur P. Boyle, Jr. (Selectman), Edwin J. Thorne (Town Administrator), Sabrina Chilcott (Executive Assistant), Charles Klimer, Michael Del Rosso.

Treasurer Charles Climer appeared before the Board with OCSA President and new bar manager Michael Del Rosso. They are requesting change of manager from Richard Curtis to Michael Del Rosso. Mr. Boulter made the motion to approve OCSA request for a change of manager; Mr. Boyle seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor.

James Noone of the Planning Board has filed a disclosure of financial interest in the surplus property real estate sale (E-57 and E-58) and qualifies for an exemption as a Special Municipal Employee pending approval of an exemption by the Board. Mr. Hanley made the motion to grant approval of the exemption; Mr. Boyle seconded and it was unanimously voted in favor of approval.

John Melchin of 628 Center Street has request appointment to the Council on Aging Board of Directors. He is currently a volunteer medical driver. His request was submitted by Mary Willis. Mr. Stone made the motion to recommend appointment of Mr. Melchin to the COA Board. Mr. Boyle seconded; the vote was unanimously in favor.

Mr. Stone pointed out an error on page two of “Old Business” under Tree Lighting where the vote was not completely recorded and needs to be amended; Mr. Boulter did second Mr. Hanley’s motion and it was voted unanimously in favor. Correction was made and Mr. Stone then made motion to approve minutes as amended; so unanimously voted.

The Kiwanis’ request annual permit to sell Christmas Trees at Reed Hollow Barn from November 26 to December 24, Monday through Friday 12:00 pm-8:00 pm and weekends 9:00 am- 8:00 pm. Mr. Boyle moved approval of the roadside stand permit; Mr. Boulter seconded. The vote was unanimously in favor.

Mr. Thorne advised the Board that he has had a second meeting with the Steering Committee of the Mayflower Group and will have a third meeting tomorrow; hopes to have more information for the Board at that time.

Mr. Hanley moved that meeting be recessed to attend Special Town Meeting; Mr. Boyle seconded; so unanimously voted. The meeting was in recess at 7:15 pm.

7:30 pm

Moderator Steven Dodge convened Special Town Meeting for The Town of Pembroke; pledge of allegiance recited at 7:55pm. Mr. Willard Boulter spoke to the body of residents convened regarding the activities of the Pembroke 300^th Committee and the activities planned for the upcoming year pending March 21, 2011, Pembroke’s 300^th birthday. Quorum achieved at 8:12pm. Action 1 – Article 17 moved by 4/5 vote to be postponed until after Article 16. Action 2 – Article 6 voted favorable action. Action 3 – Article 15 – declared unanimously voted favorable action. Action 4 – Article 5 voted take no action. Action 5 – Article 10 voted take no action. Action 6 – Article 13 voted take no action. Action 7 – Article 11 voted take no action. Action 8 – Article 4 voted favorable action. Action 9 – Article 9 voted favorable action. Action 10 – Article 14 voted favorable action. Action 11 – Article 12 voted take no action. Action 12 – Article 16 voted favorable action. Action 13 – Article 17: A) favorable action B) favorable action C) favorable action D) favorable action E) favorable action. Action 14 – Article 7 voted favorable action; however; Gerry Dempsey wants Flag noted (absent since Irene) and Libby Bates would like revenue amounts considered for increase as cell companies make significant profits on this location; is it possible to have multiple carriers on one tower? Mr. Trabucco pointed out that the Zoning Board would need to review it. Action 15 – Article 1 voted favorable action. Action 16 – Article 8, Police Union contract. Mr. Trabucco made motion to transfer $55, 532 from free cash to fund a new collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Pembroke Police Union. Mr. Boulter seconded the motion. Mr. Robert DeMarzo was recognized by the Moderator and asked how this agreement may affect other unions currently in a negotiating position, specifically mentioning the firefighters. Mr. DeMarzo cited specific sections of the memorandum of Agreement. Mr. Trabucco stated that when the points are taken individually, there is a zero sum net gain for the Town. The Moderator recognized Paul Dwyer who asked about the E911/Thorne/Defib pay rolling into base pay; stated this raises OT and asked if it’s a better deal for the union than for the town. Mr. Trabucco advised Mr. Dwyer that it is already a matter of federal law that OT is already based on calculations with these dollars factored in; this is not a change as concerns OT, it would become a change to base pay and would assist pensions. Peg Struzik was recognized by the Moderator and stated other unions won’t be happy there were additional considerations given to the Police Union when other unions only got the 1.5% wage increase. Mr. Trabucco stated the Police Union had to give back 1.5% in an insurance increase. The Moderator recognized Ted Caine who stated that the defibrillator pay was received as compensation in a year of a 0% raise. Jean Gigliotti was recognized by the Moderator and asked what will happen when the DPW and firefighters negotiate regarding the work detail four hours + four hours. Mr. Trabucco stated the second four doesn’t apply to Town details; it applies to private contractors. Vincent Cogliano was recognized by the Moderator to state he feels other unions will use this contract to negotiate better terms on their own contracts. He singled out the public safety unions, specifically firefighters. Mr. Trabucco stated the BOS are confident in the contract and the residents should support it. The Moderator recognized Matthew McNeilly for clarification of the four + four. Mr. Trabucco stated if the DPW needs a detail for four hours and fifteen minutes, any time after four hours is paid in one hour increments.

The Moderator recognized Rob Tripodi who suggested to ensure a zero sum net gain, leave in the stipends. Mr. Trabucco thanked him for his comments. The Moderator asked for the vote; couldn’t determine majority with a show of hands. Requested counters; the count was 61 votes in favor of the motion, 42 against. Motion passed. Action 17 – Article 17 voted favorable action. Action 18 – Article 2 voted favorable action. Action 19 – Article 18 voted favorable action.

Town Meeting was dissolved at 9:30 pm by a resident’s motion.

There was a motion to adjourn the Selectmen’s Meeting by Mr. Boulter; seconded by Mr. Hanley. It was so unanimously voted. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm.