Randolph town reports

2006·10.1 MB·English

Randolph Board of Selectmen
Seated, left to right: James F. Burgess, Jr., Vice Chairman and
William Alexopoulos
Standing, left to right: Linda M. Sproules, Administrative Assistant, Paul K.
Fernandes, Paul J. Connors, and Michael J. Carroll,
Executive Secretary
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ONIHUNDREDAND SEVENTYFIRSTANNUALREPORT
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MEMORIAM
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RohmPetmmf AmlUaryPolki Offlar(R^timi)
Jmnne MulkHf SchoolD^partmrnt
Sophia KamikT'Mrp^ Poll worker
Alvin Codishf Townphoto§mph§r
Qmee Cartwright^formerR^^ktmn
formerHousiniAuthority mmbir
Ckudk Thoturn^ SehoolD^pmmm
RiehariPerm, Amiliaiy Polki Offk^r
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Joseph Fmitii Randolph Polke Offl€^r (Retimd),
formerSelectman
Evelyn Powderly^ SchoolDeportment
Ekine Lansing* SchoolDeportment
Qeorge Crowell^formerReitstrar, Constable
Harry Eaton^ Randolph Polke Officer(Retired)
RobertMahoney^ DepartmentofPublic Works
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ONEHUNDREDAND SEVENTYFIRSTANNUALREPORT
REPORT OF THE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
This year started with a transition, as long time Executive Secretary Paul J. Connors
retiredandMichaelJ. CarrolljoinedRandolphashis successor. However,Mr. Connors'experience
wasnotlosttotheTown,ashewaselectedagaintotheBoard. JamesBurgesswasalsoelectedagain
to the Board, bringing his many years ofservice backto servethe citizens.
LiketownsthroughouttheCommonwealth,Randolphisconfrontedwithsignificantfinan-
cialchallenges. AfteraProposition2 1/2 override questionnarrowly failedattheballot, the Board
continuedto act financially conservatively. Spending controls were adopted forthe agencies with-
inthe Board'spurviewbefore the end ofthe fiscal year, close adherence to municipal finance laws
wasreinforced, andanewbudgetingsystemwasimplementedinthefalltopreparetheFY08budg-
et. In additiontofinancial matters, the Boardgrappledwith amyriadofissues, examplesofwhich
are citedbelow:
EconomicDevelopment-TheBoardactedtosupportgrowthofthecommercialtaxbaseby:
• working with Pearl Meat Packing on their relocation to Randolph with an application to the
EconomicAssistance Coordinating Council foraTIF; and,
• workingtofacilitaterelocationofanotherfirmtovacantindustrial spacein Randolphby sched-
ulingconsolidatedmeetingswiththefirmandrepresentativesofallagenciesthatareinvolvedin
the permitting process to review the projectpriorto any applications being prepared inorderto
givethe firmencouragementandguidance on developingtheprojecthere.
Community Development—The Boardactedtoenhance thequality oflifeby:
• obtainingtheapprovalofTownMeetingofthecreationofthepositionofTownPlanner,whowill
also intenselypursueeconomic development; and,
• providingdirection toMPIC indevelopingplanstoimprovethecharacterofdesignandappear-
ance ofthe Crawford Square Business District, and seekfundingthroughaPWED grant.
Public Safety and Emergency Management - The Board acted to protect the towns' people by
adopting NIMS (National Incident Management System), and the associated standards for staff
development.
RoadCommissioners-TheBoard actedtodirectthe maintenance oftheTown'sroadwaysby:
• supervising traffic improvements thatwere made possible by ahostcommunity agreement with
amajorbusiness to mitigate traffic impacts; and,
• working with the Massachusetts Highway Department on reconstruction of sections of North
Main Street.
AdministrationandManagementofTownGovernment-TheBoard'sactionsasChiefOperating
Officers include:
• approved the recommendation ofthe Computer Needs Study Committee on the acquisition of
computer hardware and software that substantially upgraded the Town's accounting,, utility
bilhng, realproperty assessing andcollectionprocesses;
• adopted aComputerUse Policythat strengthens security;
• working with the Planning Board toprocess the surety thatwas postedby adeveloperofa sub-
division, butwhodefaulted, afterwhich theTowncompletedthe subdivision;
• workingwiththeFinanceCommitteeandotherelectedofficialstopreparetheoperatingandcap-
ital outlay budgets forfiscal year2007;
• extending support to the School Committee in its' efforts to improve the Randolph school sys-
tem;
• fulfilling the ongoing responsibilities of the local licensing authority (livery permits, beer and
winepermitsandliquorlicenses,entertainmentpermits,automobiledealerlicenses,etc.)andthe
appointing authority (members ofmultiple committees, keyemployees, constables, etc.); and,
• attendingtothenumerousdiverseneedsofthecitizensofRandolphwhocontactedtheBoardfor
assistance andhelp.
Respectfully submitted,
RichardW. Wells, Chairman WilliamAlexopoulos PaulJ. Connors
JamesF. Burgess,Jr., Paul K. Femandes MichaelJ. Carroll,
ViceChairmanandClerk Executive Secretary
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ONEHUNDREDAND SEVENTYFIRSTANNUALREPORT
REPORT OF THE
TOWN COUNSEL
This year was a very active and successful year for the Law Department:
1. Advice & Legal Documents. Numerous advisory opinions were rendered throughout
theyeartovariousTownofficials andBoardsrelatingtoawidevarietyofissues andsub-
jects. Frequent and ongoing attention was given to reviewing and/or drafting Bylaws,
review of contracts as to form, contract documents and agreements, easements, zoning
covenants, procurement documents, public road documents, proposed Town Charter,
Warrants for Town meetings, compliance with the State Ethics Act, Wireless
ConmiunicationTowerissues (includingNationalGrid,TowerVentures,D&FRealtyand
Nextel), subdivision control issues, issues regarding constructive approvals arising from
changesinmembershipofregulatoryboards, andotherlegaldocuments. We assistedthe
transitionto theTown's newExecutive Secretary.
2. LaborIssues. We provided advice from time to time regarding the interpretation and
application ofcollective bargaining agreements and the processing ofunion grievances.
We alsoprovidedadvice andassistanceregarding avarietyofpersonnelissuesrelativeto
applicable federal and state law, the requirements ofthe Town's personnel bylaws, non-
unioncontracts, andcivil service issues.
3. AdministrativeAgencyProceedings. TheTownwasinvolvedinanumberofadminis-
trative agency proceedings, including issues before the Massachusetts Civil Service
Commission, the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, State Labor
Relations Commission, Attorney General of the Commonwealth, and Department of
Revenue.
4.Projects. Weassistedwiththeproposedgovernmentrestructureleadingtothenewpro-
posed charter, various road layout issues. Tax Incentive Financing Agreements for eco-
nomic development, landfill and trash collection issues, ballot questions and election
issues. BuildingDepartmentcodeenforcementissues, draftingissuesrelatedtoCrawford
SquarezoningdistrictandupdatingtheTown'szoningbylaws,andimplementationofthe
new zoning bylaws, DPW Sewer and Water regulations, issues regarding condemnation
ofderelictbuildings, and40B Comprehensive Permitproceedings.
5. Litigation & LaborArbitrations. As ofDecember31, 2006, the numberofclaims and
lawsuits in whichtheTownis apartytotal 25, as follows:
-1 Treasurer/CollectorLawsuit:
Trustees ofFranklin Square CondominiumTrust v. DiGuiho, Quincy District Court
No. 656CV2043
-3 Lawsuitsinvolving the BoardofAppeals:
RichardA. Warren v RandolphBoardofAppeals NorSup Ct. CV05-271.
Philbertv RandolphBoardofAppeals, Mass LandCtNo. 314330.
National Grid Communications. Inc. v. Town of Randolph and Randolph Zoning
BoardofAppeals U.S.D.C. CivilActionNo. 06-CV-11817 RWZ
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-1 Police DepartmentLawsuit:Williams v. TownofRandolph andvarious officers,
U.S.D.C. DistrictofMA, C.A. No. 06-11081
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-1 Civil Service PrQcedureinvolving the Fire Dep^ment;
Thomai LaBellev. RandolphFireDepartment.DoeketNo. D-CMi4miG2-0a-215
-I Lawsuit involving thePlanning Board;
garl?BraMgrs^l y. Randolph Planning ^Q^rd, LandCourtMisc. No. 3U3I2.
-1 Lawsuitinvolving theConservation Commission
Town QfRandolph and themembersofthetown's Cangervaticn Co^^ftionv.
Edward G. Dalv andPeterJ. Dalv. NorfolkSup Ct, C.A. No. 2006-QQ474
17Claims not yet lawsuits;
Condakes and two nUnorchildren v. Tpwn ofRandolph (DPW).
Lease and RentalManagementCorp. v. TownofRandolph.
Klppenbergrv. TownofRandolph (PoliceDepartment),
TAB Engineering v. TownofRandolph (RecreationCommission).
DavaughEarle v. Town ofRandolph (BuildingInspector).
JudithGangel v. Town ofRandolph (DPW).
Burgov. Town ofRandolph (DPW),
Philips v. TownofRandolph (Public SchOOls),
Karpv. TownofRandolph (DPW).
ThomasLabelle v. TownofRandolph (Fire Department).
Brown v. TbwnofRandolph (Public SchoOls).
Quinev MutualFirm!ni. Co. ai gubrogee forGedzium v. TownofRandalpt^ (DPW),
Charles v. Town ofRandolph(DPW),
Ambroise v. TownofRandolph (DPW),
Dukes V. Town ofRandolph (Fire Department),
Douvon V. Town ofRandolph (DPW).
Verizon v. Randolph (DPW).
Respectfully submitted,
Paul R, DeRensis
TOWNCQUNSiL
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