TOWN OF KINGSTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN. OPEN SESSION MINUTES June 30, 2015

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1 TOWN OF KINGSTON BOARD OF SELECTMEN OPEN SESSION MINUTES Chairman Elaine A. Fiore called to order the meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 6:00 p.m. in Room 200 at the Town House, 26 Evergreen Street, Kingston. Also present: Vice Chairman Jean M. Landis- Naumann, Susan T. Munford, Sandra D. MacFarlane, and R. Lindsay Wilson II; and Town Administrator Robert H. Fennessy, Jr. Announcements. Ms. Fiore made the following announcements: This meeting is being recorded by PACTV. Anyone intending to make an audio or video recording of this meeting should notify the Chair at this time. Congratulations to the Silver Lake Girls Softball team for making it to the Division 1 state finals. Beginning tomorrow July 1, the Transfer Station cannot be used unless a new sticker has been purchased. Congratulations to the Kingston U-14 Select Boys soccer team for playing in the Mass Tournament of Champions. Presentation of Eagle Scout Certificate to Ryan A. Davis Eagle. Scout Leader Richard Eldridge introduced Ryan Davis, Kingston s 143 rd Eagle Scout. The Board presented Mr. Ryan with a certificate of recognition for attaining Eagle Scout designation. The Board also thanked Mr. Eldridge, who has the distinction of having worked with 135 of the 143 Eagle Scouts. Open Forum. No one came forward. Approval of Meeting for June 9 and June 16, 2015 open sessions. Upon a motion made by Ms. Landis-Naumann and seconded by Ms. MacFarlane, and a vote, it was VOTED: To approve the meeting minutes of the June 9, 2015 Open Session as presented. Upon a motion made by Ms. Landis-Naumann and seconded by Ms. MacFarlane, and a vote, it was VOTED: To approve the meeting minutes of the June 16, 2015 Open Session as presented. Annual appointments/reappointments. Upon a motion made by Elaine Fiore and seconded by Jean Landis-Naumann, and a vote, it was VOTED: To reappoint the following: David M. Carvalho to the position of Assistant Harbormaster for a term expiring June 30, Carl G. Ingeme to the position Deputy Shellfish Constable for a term expiring June 30, 2018.

2 Shaun J. Spada to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Member for a term expiring June 30, Blatman, Bobrowski, Mead & Talerman, LLC to the position of Town Counsel for a term expiring June 30, Clifford and Kenney, LLC to the position of Labor Counsel for a term expiring June 30, 2016 Ms. Landis-Naumann requested that the topic of Recycling Committee appointments be placed on the agenda for the next meeting due to changes made by Town Meeting. Renewal of existing commercial razor clam licenses. Upon a motion made by Ms. Munford and seconded by Ms. Landis-Naumann, and a vote, it was VOTED: To renew the existing razor clam licenses of the following individuals for the term July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016: John E. Wheble, Karen Q. Wheble, Matthew J. Wheble, Thomas W. Taylor II, Pamela A. Taylor, William B. Van Duzer, and Kenneth Disiata. Update regarding proposed tax agreement and solar projects being developed by Clean Energy Collective at 20 & 25 Elizabeth Drive. Mr. Fennessy said that he will review this item later tonight as part of his Town Administrator s report. Declare Town property as surplus for auction. Ms. Fiore read aloud the list of town property to be declared as surplus. Upon a motion made by Ms. Fiore and seconded by Ms. Munford, and a vote, it was VOTED: To declare the following items of property to be surplus and to authorize the Town Administrator/Chief Procurement Officer to dispose of items in accordance with applicable procurement laws and regulations: Year Make Model Condition 2001 Ford F350 Does not run 2002 Ford F250 Poor/Fair 2005 Ford Crown Vic Marked Not Driveable 2004 Ford Crown Vic Not Driveable 2006 Ford Crown Vic Not Driveable 2008 Ford Crown Vic Not Driveable 2007 Ford Crown Vic Driveable 2004 Ford Crown Vic To Bldg Dept Good 2004 Ford Crown Vic To Bldg Dept 2005 Ford Crown Vic Runs 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Runs 3 Escape Sailboats Fair-missing parts 2000 American Boat Trailer Fair 2002 Ford Ranger Poor Stainless Steel * Serving Line Fair Fryolator * Fair 2

3 Grill * Fair * left at Gray s Beach Concession by previous lease 1999 Ford F450 Running 1990 Intl Cab & Chassis Running 1970? Bombardier Sidewalk Plow Parts 1999 Trowel Sander Good Shape 1997 Everest 10 Foot Dump Body Good Shape Buffalo Springfield Roller 2 Cyl Diesel Unknown Trailer Mounted Generator Unknown Kohler Generator 6 Cyl Parts Generac Stationary Generator Unknown Anderson 10 Foot Snow Plow Good Shape Fisher 8 Foot P/A Plow Good Shape Crane From old tree truck Unknown Old Boat Salvage$3000 Old Pump out boat Salvage $ Chev D30 PU 1985 Chev Blazer Mr. Fennessy anticipates that the auction will be sometime in late July. He reviewed the various auction options. Plymouth 400 presentation Michele Pecoraro, Executive Director. Michele Pecoraro, Executive Director of Plymouth 400, Inc., was present and gave a PowerPoint presentation on Plymouth 400 s planned events leading up to, during, and after the 400 th anniversary, which occurs in the year 2020, of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony. The Board is interested in the organization s engagement of surrounding towns and the possibility of a regional committee. Ms. Landis-Naumann proposed that the Board establish a committee to see what Kingston wants to do as a town and reach out to community members to participate. Ms. Fiore thinks that the Town may need to engage a professional service. The consensus was to place the establishment of a committee and its charge on the next meeting agenda. Mr. Wilson commented on the alignment with the kickoff of the master plan. Ms. Landis-Naumann noted the Town s 300 th anniversary is in 10 years. Pay-as-You-Throw presentation/discussion Jean Landis-Naumann. Ms. Landis-Naumann highlighted some slides from the PowerPoint information presented at a town Pay-as-You Throw (PAYT) forum held in March. The forum was the result of discussions last June, and the overall response at the forum was positive. Paul Basler also was present. Ms. Landis-Naumann and Mr. Basler reviewed budget figures, yearly disposal expenses, yearly income to solid waste, cost comparisons, net tonnage reductions, reasons for going to PAYT, immediate and long-term results, a requirement that private haulers in Kingston offer recycling if a grant is obtained, and case studies of other towns. Ms. Landis-Naumann explained how the PAYT program would work in Kingston. The program would not necessarily be selfsufficient but will need some general funding from the tax base. Discussion followed. Ms. MacFarlane is highly concerned that PAYT would add a burden to the elderly and infirmed and wants to see a discount for the elderly. She suggested considering improvements to the existing process before switching to another process. Mr. Wilson would like to have representatives from other towns come to a meeting of the Board in order to hear both good experiences and struggles with PAYT. PAYT has been adopted in 142 communities. Ms. Fiore distributed to the Board information relating to the Town s 3

4 current SEMASS contract and worksheets regarding the impact of the contract s minimum tonnage requirement. After running the numbers, Ms. Fiore does not see cost savings; based on current numbers, the Town could end up paying more beginning in The consensus of the Board was to further review the minimum tonnage and the five-year reset provisions of the SEMASS contract before taking any further action. Mary O Donnell renewal of earth removal permit and property use update. Mary O Donnell addressed the Board with an update on the development of the hospital on her property. While there is a firm commitment, there is a lot involved and on the outside it could be 12 to 14 months. Ms. O Donnell also requested renewal of her existing earth removal permit. Upon a motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Ms. MacFarlane, and a vote, it was VOTED: To renew the Earth Removal Permit issued to the O Donnell Family Realty Trust for excavation of the parcels known as Lots 3 and 4 on Kingston Assessors Map 82 for an additional one-year term expiring June 30, All terms and conditions to the Permit shall continue to apply. Ms. Fiore confirmed that payment is made to the Town under the permit. Elm Street Dam NOAA Grant Pine DuBois, Jones River Watershed Association. Pine DuBois, representing the Jones River Watershed Association (JRWA), was present and requested the Board s support for a grant application that the JRWA is pursing with NOAA to both replace the Lake Street culvert through the SWMIG grant program, and to pursue studies and engineering design to help the Town make a decision on the Elm Street Dam. The total grant request is approximately $546,000, and there is a match required. Ms. DeBois suggested sources of funding. Nick Wildman, who is with the Department of Fish and Game Division of Ecological Restoration and whose Division funded the Elm Street Dam study by Stantec last fall, also was present. Mr. Wildman highlighted the report, noting that removal of the dam is feasible and there would be benefits to removal. Mr. Wilson questioned if the grant study will answer unknowns raised in the Stantec report. Ms. DuBois said the JRWA hopes to find out more information than what it currently has and that the information will be shared publicly. Mr. Wilson also questioned if the study could uncover something that could be more costly. Mr. Wildman discussed the governing regulations regarding soils versus sediments. Ms. MacFarlane noted that she worked with Mr. Wildman previously in another town and commented on the benefits of dam removal in that town. Ms. DuBois discussed grants for actual removal of the dam, bid packages, and a high level of interest from federal and state governments this area. JRWA will pursue funding opportunities. Discussion followed regarding the benefits of the Lake Street culvert. Upon a motion made by Ms. MacFarlane and seconded by Ms. Landis-Naumann, and a vote, it was VOTED: to support pursuit of the NOAA grant by the Jones River Watershed Association regarding the Lake Street culvert and the Elm Street Dam. Ms. Fiore emphasized that this grant will be to gain information only. Before any decisions are made regarding the dam, all information will be gathered and presented at an advertised public meeting for public input. 4

5 Mr. Wilson left the meeting. The owner of the Jones River Trading Company was present. He said he met with Ms. DuBois and reviewed his concern, which is that a change in outflow from Silver Lake will eliminate the beautiful setting. He stated that there is no guarantee from the Town of Brockton. Accept the final report of the Town Government Implementation Committee and disband the Committee. Ms. Fiore has a few points in the report that she would like to review with Ms. Landis- Naumann before accepting the report. Upon a motion made by Ms. Fiore and seconded by Ms. MacFarlane, and a vote, it was VOTED: To disband the Town Government Implementation Committee. Next Meeting. The next regular meeting will be on July 14, Town Administrator s Report. Mr. Fennessy noted that his written reports to the Board are posted on the Town s website. He highlighted for the Board recent additions to the clerical pool; the search status on the HR, IT, and Facilities Director positions; the addition of summer help in the Highway Department; the placement of a floater in the Assessors office so that the Assessors office remains open to the public five days per week; a procurement update; an extension of the operating hours of the snack shack at Gray s Beach for the 4 th of July; the expansion of the types of recyclables at the transfer station; the surrender of Kingston Alignment and Tire Center s Class II Used Car Dealer s License; the lighting of the municipal complex sign in the front of the Town House; non-essential town offices are closed on July 3; and the department reports of Streets Trees & Parks and the Veteran s Agent. Ms. MacFarlane provided an update on the assistance of the Police Station Building Committee (PSBC) in the pursuit of a new location for town ball fields. The PSBC is in favor of possibly putting the fields in the rear of the land that it currently is looking at for the new police station. She and Mr. Fennessy attended a Silver Lake Regional School Committee subcommittee meeting to discuss the idea. The subcommittee will be taking the issue to the full committee. Adjourn. Upon a motion made by Mr. Landis-Naumann and seconded by Ms. MacFarlane, and a vote, it was VOTED: To adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm. Respectfully submitted, Approved: July 28, 2015 Laurie A. Zivkovich Assistant to the Town Administrator/ Board of Selectmen 5

6 Documents used at the meeting: 1. Agenda 2. Suggested Motions 3. Open Session of June 9 and June 16, Eagle Scout certificate 5. PowerPoint slides: WasteZero, Kingston Trash Information, and Town of Kingston Trash, Taxes and Fees; SEMASS analysis handout from Elaine Fiore 6. re: O Donnell earth removal permit money; Memorandum dated June 2, 2015 from Paul Armstrong re: O Donnell Earth Removal Permit 7. re: Elm Street Dam 8. List of appointments dated June 24, from Dennis Carvalho re: Commercial razor licenses 10. List of surplus property 6