Rowley Board of Selectmen
March 8, 2010
Dick Cummings was absent from this meeting.
APPROVED
- The budget numbers from the police, fire and highway departments were approved for fiscal year 2011 and will go on the town warrant to be approved by residents at the Town Meeting in May. In addition, several capital expenditure items, such as new gear for the firefighters and new low-band radios for the Highway Department, were discussed and will be included as items on the Special Town Meeting warrant. The overall town budget was discussed as well, and Chairman Dave Petersen noted that because of steady and conservative spending thus far, the town is in relatively good shape with the budget.
- A one-day auction permit license for an auction at Midway Utility Contractors on March 19. The business will be selling surplus and unused light construction equipment.
- The nomination of Reed Wilson as the animal inspector for Rowley.
- A re-issuance of a class II license to Frank Ivonella for Car Lines at 185 Newburyport Turnpike.
- A declaration of Independent Living Center Day on July 26 to recognize the 20th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
- A proclamation naming the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
AWARDED
The contract for Town Hall video equipment to the Camera Company of 858 Providence Highway in Norwood for $54,623.25. The equipment will be used to televise the weekly selectmen and other town department meetings.
DISCUSSED
That Bob Merry was repairing the 9/11 commemorative flag that sat at the intersection of Cross and Pleasant streets and was damaged by the Feb. 25 windstorm. Merry noted that the recess bell at what used to be the Center School fell in the storm as well and with the selectmen's approval would now be on display at the Historical Society.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss collective bargaining issues.
