Information for Meeting of Select Board
Monday May 07, 2018 6:30 PM EDT

I.	SALUTE THE FLAG

II.	SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT (5 MINUTE LIMIT)

III.	APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

IV.	PRESENTATION & REPORTS
1.)	Introduction of Board Members
a.	Welcome to newest board member – Rosemarie Meissner 
b.	Report of Reorganization – May 1, 2018 Special Meeting

2.)	Library –
a.	Change of Hours for the Library
b.	Heat Pump- Green Energy Update

3.)	Agricultural Commission
a.	Update on Commission
b.	Farmers Market

4.)	Economic Development
a.	Flower purchases- Approval by BOS 
b.	Crosswalk mural – Update

V.	NEW BUSINESS
1.)	 Appointments –
a.	Planning Board – Alternate Appointment needed
b.	Agricultural Commission Appointment – Cynda Goyce -3yr term
c.	Ashburnham Economic Development Commission
i.	BOS Member
ii.	Member at large

2.)	Collections
a.	Outstanding Amount Due 
b.	Tax Title Process
i.	Tax Title for FY16 & FY17—June 1st
ii.	Tax Title FY18 --June 30th
iii.	Potential for Tax Title Lien Auction
c.	Water/Sewer - Turn Off of Service

3.)	Town Employee Health Insurance
a.	Options – Employee Insurance Advisory Committee Recommendations
b.	Agreement between Town and Employees

4.)	2019-2023 TIP Update
a.	Letter of advocacy from BOS
5.)	 Approval to allow Gordon E. Erickson Memorial Fund to purchase a power load cot for the   Ashburnham Fire Department.
 
VI.	OLD BUSINESS  
    
VII.	TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT – 1ST MEETING OF THE MONTH
 
VIII.	 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.)	April 17, 2018

IX.	BOS CORRESPONDENCE
     
X.	MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 
1.)	BOS Reminders
a.	Next regular BOS meeting will be held on Monday, June 4, 2018 @ 6:30pm
b.	NOTE- No meeting will be held on May 21st due to a scheduling conflict.

2.)	Town Clerk Reminders
a.	Voter Registration at Town Clerk’s Office
b.	Dog License Renewals – Renew by May 31st to avoid late fees

XI.	EXECUTIVE SESSION 
1.)	Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 30A, §18-25a- # 3 – to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining […] of an opening meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government’s bargaining […] position, and the chair so declares.  Collective Bargaining Contract – DPW Union
2.)	Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 30A, §18-25a- # 3 – to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining […] of an opening meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government’s bargaining […] position, and the chair so declares.  Collective Bargaining Contract – Dispatch Union
XII.	ADJOURNMENT