Town of Groton

Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes

May 6, 2008

7:00pm

In Attendance:  Michael Brogna, Michelle Clark, Richard O’Connor, Pamela Hamel (Administration Assistant)

Audience Members Present

Mike called the meeting to order at 7:02pm and read the appointments and minutes of 04-29-08 to the audience. Mike made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

The Board read a portion of the decision letter for Leone. Mike made a motion to sign the letter of decision, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Rich made a motion to sign the Kennedy Report of Cut, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Rich made a motion to sign the Hall Report of Cut, Mike 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Rich made a motion to sign the Latullipe Intent to Cut, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

The Board reviewed the Escobar Driveway Permit.  Chairman Brogna asked Glen Hansen how long it took him to meet with the contractor to discuss the driveway.  Mr. Hansen said about 1 hour. Mike would like to set up a work session so the Board can review the town’s current fee schedule.

Mike made a motion to table the building permit for Collins until a description for the addition is included, and the fee is paid, Michelle 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Mike read a letter from the GRC concerning the bids received for the 20 x 30 shade hut. They received 2 bids, one from Southview Construction LLC for $6543.25, the other from Gordon Coursey & Son for $5200.00. The committee voted to recommend to the Selectmen that the contract be awarded to Gordon Coursey & Son, 4 yes votes, 2 abstaining. Michelle made a motion to go with the GRC recommendation and award the contract to Gordon Coursey & Son, Rich 2^nd, so voted, Mike abstaining.

The Board reviewed the 3 bids for a commercial mower. The choices were:

• From Small Engine Technology, a 52” Lazer 23 HP riding mower with a list price of $8,102.00 for $4,998.15
• From John Deer, a 54” Z-Trak with a list price of $8,709.00 for $7,290.00
• From MB Tractor, a 48” 18 HP Lazer walk behind with a list and selling price of $4,980.

After some discussion, Mike made a motion to accept the Small Engine Technology bid for the 52” Lazer, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Questions and Comments were taken from the audience.

Lewis Albert requested a summary of the Board’s work session with the Road Agent. Mike said they spent a lot of time working on communication procedures that will allow them to remain up to date with whatever the Road Agent is working on.  Glen will be submitting a tentative work schedule for each month. Mike said they have not yet decided what portion of North Groton Road will be shimmed.  Glen would like to get the work done as soon as possible. The Board has asked that he have something ready to present to the Town by the end of the year for a permanent fix for North Groton Road. They also discussed the needs on Sculptured Rocks Road.

Ken Martel wanted to know if the Town was getting involved with the Spectacle Pond Association. Mike said the only thing the town will do is write a letter of support for the association.

Betty Smolinsky said that a tree in the cemetery behind the Town House has some broken branches that are hanging over the parking lot.  She asks the no one park there until the branches are removed.

Mike made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50pm, Rich 2^nd, all in favor, so voted.

Respectfully submitted,

Pamela Hamel

Administrative Assistant