BOARD OF SELECTMEN

MARCH 3, 2007

Present: Paul T. Reidy, Chairman; Shawn Harris, Richard W. Murray, Joseph P. Norton, James E. Pollard

Richard H. Agnew, Town Administrator

1. The meeting was called to order at 8:40 AM.

2. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA

Mr. Pollard made a MOTION that the Board of Selectmen VOTE to ACCEPT the Amended Agenda to include Item #3a – “Appointment/ Logan Airport Citizens Advisory Committee”. SECONDED by Mr. Harris. No discussion. Unanimous vote. (5-0)

3. DISCUSSION/ VOTE/ FY2008 BUDGET & ATM/STM ARTICLES

Mr. Murray stated that the Advisory Committee has taken a vote to remove $55,000 for a new boat ramp at the Driftway Park from Article 18, Item A – Driftway Coastal Access. Ms. Kathy Donahue, Advisory Committee, brought up the point that the North and South River Watershed Association (NSRWA) had not been consulted on the new ramp. The Advisory Committee believes this group should have the opportunity to “weigh in” on this subject. The Board concurred that their original vote, which included the $55,000, will stand. Discussion continued on a possible amendment to the motion and appropriate permitting.

3a. APPOINTMENT/ Logan Airport Citizens Advisory Committee

Mr. Murray made a MOTION that the Board of Selectmen APPOINT Gary Banks as Scituate’s Representative to the Logan Airport Citizens Advisory Committee. SECONDED by Mr. Norton. No discussion. Unanimous vote. (5-0)

4. OLD BUSINESS

Mr. Murray welcomed back Mr. Norton.

5. NEW BUSINESS – None

6. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Murray made a MOTION that the Board of Selectmen VOTE to ADJOURN this meeting at the conclusion of the Annual Town Meeting. SECONDED by Mr. Pollard. Unanimous vote. (5-0)

3. DISCUSSION/ VOTE/ FY2008 BUDGET & ATM/STM ARTICLES – continued

Article 18 – Community Preservation - Item A – Driftway Coastal Access

Discussion continued on the proper permitting procedures for the boat ramp and allowing the Traffic Rules and Regulations Committee to review and comment on this item. Everyone agreed that it would not be a good idea to hold up the rest of the Coastal Access project due to problems with the boat yard segment. It was noted that in any event, the boat ramp segment was not slated to be built in the summer of 2007.

Mr. Norton made a MOTION that the Board of Selectmen VOTE to AMEND Article 18 – Community Preservation – Item A – Driftway Coastal Access from $255,000 to $200,000. SECONDED by Mr. Murray. No discussion. Unanimous vote. (5-0)

Town Meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM.

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

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Paul T. Reidy, Chairman

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Shawn Harris

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Richard W. Murray

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Joseph P. Norton

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James E. Pollard

Respectfully submitted,

Kimberley A. Donovan
Administrative Assistant