Present: Jack Sapia, Chair, Paul Sullivan, Fred Childs (Selectmen) and Russell McAllister (Town Administrator).

The Board observed a moment of silence.

7:30 pm – Meeting called to order.

Chief Consentino spoke about department activities. He also noted that officers were donating their vacation and sick leave to Officer Lapham. The Board applauded the donations.

Kaye Galloway provided a very brief update to the library project.

Mr. Stewart spoke to his vendor recommendation for the care of grounds bid. He explained that he was satisfied with the work performed by Patriot Landscaping and reiterated his recommendation to award them the 2008 bid for $16,500. The Board briefly discussed the bid and work associated with it. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to award the bid to Patriot Landscaping for $16,500. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

Mr. Stewart spoke to the inclement weather that had made for late hours in the department the last week or so. He also addressed the Board relative to issuing an RFP for chipping versus the current practice of burning the brush pile. The Board briefly debated the issue and agreed to issue an RFP for the work.

The Board briefly discussed the assessing services proposal. Mr. Childs thought it prudent to continue with Purvis and Associates. Mr. Sullivan noted that renewing the current contract for another year was well within purview. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to renew the assessing contract with Purvis and Associates for $35,760. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

The Board reviewed the proposal and noted that there was a 45-day cancellation period. Mr. Sullivan explained that the Board was well within its rights to not renew with Primex if they so chose. The Board asked the TA to consult with Town Counsel.

Mr. Sapia noted that the Town’s portion of the tax rate was among the ten lowest in the State at $1.94. Mr. Sullivan explained that the recent resignation of the Town Clerk came as a surprise to the Board, but was the decision of the Town Clerk. Board members regretted her decision and thanked her for her years of service. Mr. Sullivan noted that the Deputy Town Clerk would fill-in as the Town Clerk when Ms. Jette departed and remain Town Clerk until the March election. Mr. Sullivan made the motion to accept Ms. Jette’s resignation with regrets. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and so moved.

None.

There being no further business to come before the Board Mr. Sullivan made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Childs seconded the motion. The meeting concluded at approximately 8:10pm.

Respectfully,

Russell McAllister

Town Administrator

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Jack Sapia, Chair

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Paul Sullivan

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Fred Childs