HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-06-STM-min December 6, 2006 Adjourned Session of the
November 29, 2006 Special Town Meeting (#2)
Moderator Margery M. Battin called to order the Adjourned Session of the November 29, 2006
Special Town Meeting (#2) at 7:30 p.m. at the National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road. A
quorum of 152 members was present.
7:33 p.m. The Moderator declared a brief recess for a presentation by Permanent Building
Committee Chairman Phil Poinelli to retiring member MaryLou Touart for her years of service
on the Permanent Building Committee.
Selectman Norman Cohen extended appreciation to John Ott and the National Heritage Museum
for again welcoming Town Meeting to the auditorium in light of the unavailability of Cary Hall.
7:38 p.m. The Moderator called the meeting to order and announced Article 1 would be
open for the duration of the meeting.
ARTICLE 1: REPORTS OF TOWN BOARDS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEES
7:39 p.m. Alan Levine, pr.8, moved the Report of the Appropriation Committee
be Accepted and Placed on File. Motion Unanimously Adopted.
7:40 p.m. Charles Lamb, pr.4, moved the Report of the Capital Expenditures Committee be
Accepted and Placed on file. Motion Unanimously Adopted.
7:41 p.m. Presented by Selectman Jeanne Krieger.
ARTICLE 2: APPROPRIATE FOR A DPW FACILITY
MOTION: That $1,600,000 be appropriated for the cost of engineering and
architectural services for plans and specifications for a new Department of Public
Works facility, to be spent under the direction of the Permanent Building
Committee and the Town Manager; and that to meet this appropriation the
Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow
$1,600,000 under G.L. Chapter 44, section 7 or any other enabling authority.
Selectman Krieger reviewed the motion, building proposal, and explained process
taken and decisions of the Board of Selectmen regarding siting of new building.
7:46 p.m. Permanent Building Committee Chairman Phil Poinelli summarized the process
that has taken place during the Conceptual Design and Design Development
stages.
7:53 p.m. Public Works Director William Hadley summarized the ways the proposed design
will improve efficiency and effectiveness, addressed plans for a combined
facilities department, and space needs.
8:05 p.m. HKT architect Janet Slemenda, and Weston& Sampson engineer Jeff Alberti,
reviewed the work of HKT and Weston& Sampson, including building design
and space needs.
8:18 p.m. Permanent Building Committee Chairman Phil Poinelli summarized the proposed
project schedule.
8:19 p.m. Robert Addelson, Assistant Town Manager for Finance, reviewed estimated tax
impact.
8:21 p.m. Selectman Peter Kelley spoke to why the project is the correct project, the need
for the project, the means by which it serves the community, and the steps for
moving forward.
8:29 p.m. Capital Expenditures Committee member Ted Edson reported the Committee's
unanimous endorsement.
8:31 p.m. Alan Levine, pr.8, reported the Appropriation Committee's unanimous support
and advocacy for design funds for preparation of bid specification documents as
proposed.
December 6, 2006 Adjourned Session of the November 29, 2006 Special Town Meeting, cont....
8:35 p.m. Paul Chernick, pr.6, reported on behalf of the Energy Conservation Committee.
8:37 p.m. Dawn McKenna, pr.6, spoke in support.
8:41 p.m. Eric Carlson, pr.6, questioned relocation during construction. Public Works
Director William Hadley reviewed options under consideration.
8:42 p.m. Patrick Mehr, pr.3, questioned costs to date, bid options, and space to be vacated
at the Town Office Building. Phil Poinelli, Permanent Building committee,
responded. Town Counsel William Lahey confirmed public bidding laws must be
followed. HKT Architect Janet Slemenda, and Weston & Sampson engineer Jeff
Alberti spoke to escalating costs.
8:50 p.m. DPW Director William Hadley addressed current overcrowding at the Town
Office Building and need for additional space.
8:54 p.m. James Wood, pr.7, commented on degree of completeness of plans and
documents. Phil Poinelli responded.
9:00 p.m. Charles Moore, pr.8, questioned energy savings standards. Janet Slemenda
reviewed cost differential of silver and gold standards.
9:03 p.m. Narain Bhatia, pr.9, spoke in favor.
9:06 p.m. Paul Chernick, pr.6, questioned the project timing. Jonathan Himmel, Permanent
Building Committee, clarified anticipated timeline and schedule for proceeding.
9:13 p.m. Richard Michelson, pr.8, questioned holding of the debt override, questioned the
debt service proposal reviewed, and allocation to tax levy and water/sewer bills.
Town Manager Carl Valente explained the plan presented had not been accepted
by the Board of Selectmen.
9:17 p.m. Paul Hamburger, pr.5, commented on whether or not to proceed and if the vote is
agreeing to continue. Selectman Jeanne Krieger clarified the intention is to
proceed, and to decide within the upcoming weeks exactly what we are
proceeding with.
9:24 p.m. Reid Zurlo, pr.3, moved the question. Motion Adopted.
9:24 p.m. Article 2 Motion Unanimously Adopted.
9:25 p.m. Selectman Jeanne Krieger moved Special Town Meeting #2 be dissolved.
9:25 p.m. Motion Unanimously Adopted.
A true copy.
Attest:
Donna M. Hooper