BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MAY 3, 2004

REGULAR SESSION MINUTES

 “APPROVED”

 

Present:  Thomas D. Hartnett, Chair; George F. Dillon, Jr., Vice Chair; John L. Saball, Clerk; Peter S. Cunningham, Member; Virginia C. Wood, Member (arrived at 6:50 p.m.) and Administrative Officer Jean E. Kitchen.

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m.

 

Lost Lake Weed Treatment - Year 3 - John Diezemann

Mr. John Diezemann, Ms. Laurie Moskow and Mr. Brad Harper were present for this portion of the meeting.

Mr. Diezemann stated the Lakes Association had filed a Notice of Intent two-years ago for the treatment of Milfoil in Lost Lake, which consisted of broad treatment for year one, spot treatment (25 acres) last year.  The Committee was seeking approval for spot treatment of Milfoil, one of the two invasive species in the lake.  Because of endangered species, Springy Cove will be avoided, and a detailed survey will be necessary.  Ms. Kitchen stated the Conservation Commission was concerned about the endangered species and recommended the Association meet with the Conservation Commission before going forward.  Mr. Diezemann agreed to meet with the Conservation Commission.  Mr. Diezemann stated the treatment needed to be done the first week in June, and further stated they can file for an extension of the Notice of Conditions with the State.  Mr. Hartnett stated he would like to see the discussion televised.  Mr. Diezemann stated he did not feel the argument of "diquat" was still relevant.  Mr. Diezemann stated they needed the approval to go ahead with the third year treatment.  Mr. Cunningham stated he would like the opportunity for the Lakes Association to go before the Conservation Commission.  The State had thought Springy Cove, where there is a problem with Burweed, was a different body called Springy Pond.

 

Mr. Cunningham moved to allow the third year treatment contingent upon Conservation Commission review.   Seconded by Mr. Hartnett.  4 in favor, 1 absent (Wood).

 

Mr. Cunningham moved to allow the Lakes Association to request an extension of Notice of Conditions.  Seconded by Mr. Hartnett.  4 in favor, 1 absent (Wood).

 

Historic Districts Commission Request RE:  Library Banner

The Board discussed the request and concurred there would be similar requests for more semi-permanent signs due to the 350^th Celebrations.  The Board concurred that the Historic Districts Commission and the Sign Committee would need to be consulted. 

 

Mr. Cunningham moved to give permission to the Library to erect a temporary sign for 90 days and work with the Historic Districts Commission.  4 in favor, 1 absent (Wood).

 

4-Corners RE:  Engineering Services for Street Lights

Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the contract between the Town of Groton and Consulting Engineers Group, Inc. for engineering services for the 4-Corners (Routes 119 & 225) Intersection.   Seconded by Mr. Saball.  3 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention.

 

Selectmen Take Positions on Articles

Mr. Cunningham moved to support Planning Board Article 19.  Seconded by Mr. Dillon.  4 in favor, 1 abstention.

 

Review /Approve Regular Minutes of April 5, 2004, April 12, 2004, April 22, 2004 and April 26, 2004; Work Session Minutes of March 22, 2004 and April 20, 2004

Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the Regular Session Minutes of April 5, 2004.  Seconded by Mr. Dillon.  Unanimous vote.

 

Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the Regular Session Minutes of April 12, 2004.  Seconded by Mr. Dillon.  Unanimous vote.

 

Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the Regular Session Minutes of April 22, 2004, as amended.  Seconded by Mr. Dillon.  4 in favor, 1 abstention (Wood).

 

Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the Regular Session Minutes of April 26, 2004, as amended.  Seconded by Mr. Dillon.  Unanimous vote.

 

Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the Work Session Minutes of March 22, 2004.  Seconded by Mr. Dillon.  Unanimous vote.

 

Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the Work Session Minutes of April 20, 2004.  Seconded by Mr. Dillon.  Unanimous vote.

 

Release the Approved Executive Session Minutes of February 17, 2004

Mr. Cunningham moved to release the Executive Session Minutes of February 17, 2004 as approved on April 26, 2004.  Seconded by Mr. Dillon.  Unanimous vote.

 

Mr. Cunningham moved recess to Annual Town Meeting at 7:10 p.m.  Seconded by Mr. Saball.  Unanimous vote.

 

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

Approved:  _____________________________            Respectfully submitted by,

                  John L. Saball, Clerk                            Kathleen Newell, Office Assistant

                                                                                    for Jean Kitchen, Administrative Officer

 

 

 

Date Approved:  May 10, 2004