09/23/2019 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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3 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 23, 2019 Public Works Director Catherine Laurent: (continued) In discussing the operation of the Transfer Station it was recommended the DPW Director review options for local contractors to dispose of construction debris. Discussion and Approval of Award of Contracts for the Following: Road Salt: Eastern Minerals: Agricultural By-Product: Safe Road Services: Through the Plymouth County municipal bid process it was recommended the Board of Selectmen award the Regional Road Salt bid to Eastern Minerals, the lowest qualified bidder in the amount of$52.80 per ton. This is a decrease of 1% from FYI 9. The contract for Agricultural By-Product was recommended to be awarded to Safe Road Services for the low qualified bid of$1.28 per gallon. The cost is reflective of a 3% increase from FY19. Motion made by Selectman Sherman to award the regional bids from Plymouth County to Eastern Minerals for Road Salt and to Safe Road Services for Agricultural By-Product as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Sherman,yes Opposed, none Tree Removal Update: Catherine Laurent, Director of Public Works indicated that(4) large trees in front of the Town Hall facility are slated for removal. The trees are in poor condition, and disfigured by frequent pruning from utility lines. The trees will be replaced with smaller growing species. Additional aging Elm trees located along Route 130 are also planned for removal. In process, immediate abutters are adequately notified when tree work is scheduled. It was noted there is an unsafe tree in need of removal located in the area of Botelho Lumber on Route 28, a State road. The owner has been contacted and notification has been referred to the Commonwealth.