AGENDA Tuesday, October 1, 2019 6:30 PM Wenham Town Hall – 138 Main Street Notice of Public Meeting As Required by M.G.L
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Town of Wenham BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA Tuesday, October 1, 2019 6:30 PM Wenham Town Hall – 138 Main Street Notice of public meeting as required by M.G.L. Chpt.30A §18-28 Please be advised that this open meeting is being broadcast live and recorded by HWCAM for playback on Comcast channel 8 and Verizon channel 36. It will also be available for on-line, video on-demand viewing at hwcam.org. The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before said meeting, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed. Items may be taken out of order and at times that differ from those listed below. Other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. All audience members wishing to address the Board of Selectmen must go to the podium microphone and give their name and address. 6:30 P.M. PUBLIC INPUT: ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 6:35P.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS: For more information, visit wenhamma.gov. JW 1. HWRSD Leadership Team Meet & Greet, Buker Elementary Multi-Purpose Room, Wednesday, October 2, 6:30pm – 7:00pm 2. Board of Health Announces Dates for Annual Flu Clinic – October 2, 16, 24 & November 5 3. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Hamilton DPW, 577 Bay Rd., Saturday, October 5, 9:00am-12:00pm 4. Fire Prevention Week with Fire Department Open House, Wednesday, October 9, 5:30pm 5. Hamilton-Wenham Cultural Council Accepting Grant Applications Through October 14 6. Pumpkinfest at Hamilton Public Safety Building, 265 Bay Rd., Saturday, October 26, 1:00pm 7. Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Memorial, Monday, November 11, 11:00am 8. Veterans Committee Requests Wreaths Across America Sponsors for December 14 Event 6:45 P.M. REPORTS TOWN ADMINISTRATOR – CHAIRMAN SELECTMEN 6:50 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA CH A. Minutes – Open Session: June 20, 2019; June 27, 2019 Executive Session: May 13, 2019; June 18, 2019 #1; June 18, 2019 #2; June 27, 2019 6:55 P.M. NEW BUSINESS B. Appointment Requests – JC Iron Rail Commission: Louis A. Randazzo Wenham Affordable Housing Trust: Albert W. Dodge, Jr. WISSH Committee: Cara A. Fauci C. Discussion of Fire Department 2006 Ford E450 Ambulance Repair Plan JC D. Discussion and Potential Approval of Updates to Finance Assistant Job Description CH E. Review and Potential Approval of Letter of Support for Miles River Collaborative Restoration Project JC F. Letter of Support to Allocate FY20 & FY21 North Shore Home Consortium Funds to JW Harborlight Community Partners, Inc. for Maple Woods Senior Affordable Housing Project G. Review of Potential Approval of Community Preservation Grant Agreement with Harborlight JW Community Partners, Inc. RE: Maple Woods Senior Affordable Housing Project H. Review of Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule Through December 31, 2019 CH I. Other matters, as may not have been reasonably anticipated by the Chair (Discussion Only) JW 7:45 P.M. OLD BUSINESS J. Discussion and Potential Approval of Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer Association Iron Rail JC Field Use Agreements 8:00 P.M. ANTICIPATED ADJOURNMENT Board of Selectmen Meeting Announcements – October 1, 2019 Jack Wilhelm 1. HWRSD Leadership Team Meet & Greet The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District has 6 new administrators, including Interim Superintendent Dr. Julie Kukenburger. Everyone is invited to meet our school district leaders on Wednesday, October 2nd at the Buker Elementary Multi-Purpose Room from 6:30 pm – 7:00pm prior to the School Committee meeting. 2. Fall Flu Clinics The Wenham and Hamilton Boards of Health announced their flu clinic dates for 2019: • October 2nd, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Hamilton Senior Center • October 16th, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Buker Elementary School • October 24th, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Miles River Middle School Cafeteria • November 5th, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Hamilton-Wenham Regional Library The Wenham Board of Health will answer any questions at 978-468-5520 ext. 4. 3. Household Hazardous Waste Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for all Wenham and Hamilton residents is this Saturday, October 5th from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Hamilton DPW Yard, 577 Bay Road. Please see the town website for a complete list of accepted items and fees. 4. WFD Fire Prevention Week and Open House Fire Prevention week runs from October 6th – October 12th, and the Wenham Fire Department will be hosting their annual open house on Wednesday October 9th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm with free pizza, ice cream and Sparky the Fire Dog. Don’t miss it! Page 1 of 2 5. HW Cultural Council Grant Applications The Hamilton-Wenham Cultural Council is accepting grant applications through October 14th for a total of $10,500 in support of organizations, schools, and individuals funding cultural activities in the community such as: exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures. Visit the Town website for a link to the online application form and guidelines. 6. Pumpkinfest Pumpkinfest returns to the Hamilton Public Safety Building on Saturday, October 26th starting at 1:00pm with pumpkin carving, face painting, arts & crafts, games, a bouncy house, a children’s costume parade & dance party. The afternoon fun wraps up with Pumpkins in the Park when all carved pumpkins are illuminated and line the border of Patton Park’s Weaver Pond. 7. Veterans Day Join us Monday, November 11th for a brief remembrance at Cheeseman Memorial in Pingree Park at 10:15am, followed by an 11:00am ceremony at Veterans Memorial on Main Street to honor our veterans and celebrate the 101st anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty to end World War 1. Light refreshments will be served at the Fire Department immediately after the ceremony. 8. Wreaths Across America On Saturday, December 14th at 12:00pm, the Town of Wenham will lay wreaths on our Veterans' graves simultaneously with participants at Arlington National Cemetery and communities across the nation. Please help by sponsoring a wreath for $15 each, volunteering, or inviting friends to help. To learn more about Wreaths Across America including a link to online donations for wreaths in Wenham, visit the home page of the Town website. Page 2 of 2 Flu Vaccine Clinic’s Scheduled Sponsored by the Hamilton & Wenham Board of Health October 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hamilton Senior Center – 299 Bay Road, Hamilton October 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Buker Elementary School – 1 School Street, Wenham October 24 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Miles River Middle School Cafeteria – 787 Bay Road, Hamilton November 5 - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hamilton-Wenham Public Library – 14 Union Street, Hamilton Clinics are opened to 4 years of age and older Vaccine is free to everyone Please bring insurance cards Wear short sleeves or loose fitting sleeves Questions call: Hamilton Board of Health 978-468-5579 or Wenham Board of Health 978-468-5520 x4 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Do Evil Spirits Lurk in Your Home? Clean the skeletons out of your closets, basement, and garage. Open to Hamilton and Wenham residents only. Checks Only Payable to: Town of Hamilton Date: Saturday, October 5, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON Place: Hamilton DPW Yard, 577 Bay Road Info: Hamilton Town Hall 978-468-5580 WHAT DO I BRING?? From the Workbench: From the Garage: From the House: Oil Based Paints Fuels/Gasoline/ Kerosene Rubber Cement, Airplane Glue Stains & Varnishes Engine Degreaser Fiberglass Resins Wood Preservatives Brake Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner Aerosol Cans Paint Strippers/Thinners Transmission Fluid Photo Chemicals Solvent Adhesives Car Wax, Polishes Furniture Polish Lighter Fluid Driveway Sealer Floor & Metal Polish Antifreeze Oven Cleaner From the Yard: Roofing Tar Drain & Toilet Cleaner Weed Killer Swimming Pool Chemicals Spot Remover Chemical Fertilizers Motor Oil Rug & Upholstery Cleaner Flea Control Products Hobby Supplies, Artist Supplies Moth Balls Chemistry Sets Poisons, Insecticides, Fungicides Fees:(As of 2018) $60.00 for up to 25 gallons or 25 pounds for HW $36.00 for up to 10 gallons or 10 pounds for HW $30.00 for up to 3 gallons or 3 pounds for HW WHAT NOT TO BRING!! How Can I Safely Transport Ø Empty Containers/Trash These Hazardous Materials??? Ø PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OR MEDICATIONS Leave materials in original containers. Ø Commercial or Industrial Waste Tighten Caps and lids. Ø Radioactive Waste, Smoke Detectors Sort and pack separately: oil paint, pesticides, Ø Infectious & Biological Wastes and household cleaners. Ø Ammunition, Fireworks, Explosives Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes and Ø Fire Extinguishers pad with newspaper. Ø Syringes NEVER MIX CHEMICALS. Ø Organic Peroxides NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous material Ø Latex Paint .Remove Lid, dry paint & throw out in regular trash Ø Propane Tanks Contact retail distributor for disposal. This Collection is Operated By: Clean Harbors Environmental Services (800) 263-1304 The Hamilton Police Department holds an annual Latex Paint is NOT Hazardous - Please solidify by National Take back prescription day. Find details at removing lid to allow paint to dry out and dispose of the www.hamiltonma.gov hardened paint with your regular trash. As of 09/02/2018 – Prices subject to change Join Us at the Wenham Fire Station for an Open House Wednesday, October 9th 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Pizza from Freeda’s and ice cream from Cherry Farm Creamery will be served free of charge. Learn Fire Safety Tips...Meet firefighters & Sparky the fire dog...See the fire trucks Fire Prevention Week October 6 through October 12, 2019 *Change your smoke detector batteries when you change your clock! * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 5 September 2019 Contact: Charlotte Lidrbauch Phone: 978-810-5453 E-mail: [email protected] HAMILTON-WENHAM CULTURAL COUNCIL ACCEPTING FUNDING PROPOSALS FOR 2020 Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs to take place from July 1, 2019 through December 1, 2020 are due Monday, October 14, 2020.