4/22/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page 6 MINUTES iN1AY9 APRIL 22, 1991 School Committee: To enable the School Committee to stop some purchases and save Tnoney, the purchases hie to be approved by three members of the School Committee and the Superinten ant. There is also prior approval of intended purchases that the School Committee reviews, Selectman Carter appreciates the presence of Ir. Cnery on behalf f the Board. He has represented the School Committee well to help clarify some issues, The joint meeting with the School Committee, Finance Committee andthe Board of Selectmen is Tuesday , April 30, x991 at 6: 00 parvo 8: 17 p.m. Joel Zei er: Popponessett Bridge Update The issue of the bridge was discussed by Joel Zeiger with the Board. Peninsula Council has voted to advance the $6400 to repair funds to be refunded by the Town with the betterment assessment. Peninsula Council thanks the Town for what they have done. Information has not been obtained from the state so the bid package to the central register will not make e it on time. Projections will be made of the approximate cost. Town Counsel has informed the Board that there are other agencies involved to review and approve the bridge. The commonwealth agencies include approval from the CJs Coast Guard. He is also concerned with the proposed work. A verbal opinion from the Office of the Attorney General of DPW s is stated they do not think we can do what is proposed. Because of that fact, Counsel has advised not to vote to recommend this t 'Town Meeting, The bridge may cost one million rather than the proposed $250, 000, The island residents are thinking of a dollar amount which may be sub- stantually more. If the residents dad the work themselves it may cost the estimated price, If the Town is involved, it may cost more. Selectman Carter has suggested lir. Zeiger meet with Town Counsel and report back to the Board at their next scheduled meeting on Tuesday. Mr. Finn made note that most of the residents on the eastern side are not under Peninsula Council and ongoing litigation is actively being persued. It is not the time from the standpoint of the Town financially. Judge Dolan may rule the burden of financial responsibility is to the residents of Bright Coves. The court-. may also rule all owners of New Seabury property have a. partial obligation, Other upfront costs may exceed the $6, 000 such as the recording cost whi