6/21/2010 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes .lune 21 2010 LIAISON REPORTS: Iewtnt of Public works: (continued) In other ratters pertaining to the DPW, it was announced the wind spires at Heritage Park have been installed. The National Grid will complete the installation process in two weeks. The postcards have been mailed for the public forum on Monday, June 2 , 2010 to be held at the Senior Center. The public meeting will consider the conversion of several private roads to Ton roads. F w With regards to the Santuit Pond Daum, a meeting is scheduled with Dor Liptack of the USDA. work related to the failed darn is expected to be completed by November of 201 L Environmental Oversi -i Committee. The EOC Committee,an ad hoc committee of the Board of Selectmen is expected to bring forth a recommendation to the Selectmen regarding a possible change of description with respect to committee responsibilities. In an effort to protect the environment,the EOC is reviewing the potential of a new bylaw which would regulate the use of phosphorus fertilizers. A report is anticipated to be presented to the Selectmen regarding this Boner . It was noted the survey related to the Local Comprehensive Plan asked the question regarding the potential to regulate phosphorus, and %of the survey participants voted mn support of this regulation. _ r The E C is expected to make a recommendation to the Board o Selectmen with respect to the Santuit Pond Study. Schools: It was reported the Schools have prepaid the Special Education tuition expending $338,000. The Board questioned the early payment and availability of funding as the School Department recently requested $45 0,,000 in Stabilization Funds at the May 2010 Town Meeting. It is unclear with respect to the School Department's logic.to expend f mds for prepayment, new positions and raises during a time of tight fiscal constraints. k