March 18, 2019

“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board that the Board approve the entertainment license for PJ’s Smoke ’N’ Grill as presented. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion. Selectman Crowley requested that "restaurant" be checked off on the Workers’ Compensation Affidavit and the date of the signature be updated. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with McClure Engineering for development and design of three rain gardens in the amount of $9,735 as presented. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion: Selectman Foresto asked if the final costs of the project will be developed. Mr. Boynton stated they will be developing a project budget. Selectman Crowley asked about the impact of funding should the bids come in higher than the funding that is left once the engineering is completed. Mr. Boynton stated the project scope will need to be decreased or the additional funds must be found. Selectman Crowley asked for confirmation that this is a Town project. Mr. Boynton confirmed. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Treasurer to advance funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $600,000 for the Urban Renewal Plan Implementation authorized by Town Meeting under Article 1 at the March 11, 2019 Special Town Meeting and in the amount of $300,000 for School Playground Improvements authorized by Town Meeting under Article 4 at the March 11, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Selectman White seconded. Discussion. Selectman Crowley asked if Ms. Pratt intends to come back for final bonding. Ms. Pratt confirmed. Selectman Crowley asked that she report back to the Board the percentage rate when we go out for bonding. He also requested a meeting of the Tax Title Taskforce. Ms. Russo reported the Tax Title Taskforce meeting was scheduled for this Wednesday but needs to be rescheduled as Selectman Foresto was unavailable. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board vote to approve the integrated water resources management plan as presented and to forward the plan to the State Department of Environmental Protection for approval. Selectman Trindade seconded. No Discussion. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc. for on-call general engineering services as presented. Selectman Foresto seconded. No Discussion. Selectman Foresto thanked Kleinfelder for their efforts to date. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with TRUAX Corporation for on-call catch basin, sewer cleaning and camera inspection in an amount not to exceed $70,000 annually and subject to funding in future fiscal years. Selectman Foresto seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked for last year’s budgeted amount. Ms. Pratt stated $45,000. Water Superintendent, Barry Smith, stated last year a different vendor was utilized for each of these services but this vendor will complete all three so the amounts have been combined. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: Foresto)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Sealcoating, Inc. for crack sealing services in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually and subject to funding in future fiscal years. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked why there was only one bidder. Mr. Smith stated there are not many vendors who do this type of work. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Selectman Trindade moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Pavement Maintenance System for on-call asphalt infrared repair services in an amount not to exceed $80,000 annually and subject to funding in future fiscal years. Selectman White seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley asked for the amount spent last year. Ms. Pratt stated $49,000 for the prior year and $15,000 for the current year. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Trindade, second: White)

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“Selectman Foresto moved that the Board authorize the Chair to execute the contract with Bartlett Consolidated for on-call guardrail installed services in an amount not to exceed $40,000 annually and subject to funding in future fiscal years. Selectman Trindade seconded. Discussion: Selectman Crowley again asked why there was only one bidder. Mr. Boynton stated they are the only vendor providing these services. Selectman Crowley asked for the amount spent last year. Ms. Pratt reported $22,000 was spent last year and $2,000 this year. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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“Selectman Foresto moved to close the May 13, 2019 Special Town Meeting warrant. Selectman Trindade seconded. No Discussion: VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Foresto, second: Trindade)

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