COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Sherwood Forest Road Maintenance District
Prudential Committee Meeting
Saturday, August 4, 2007

Committee Members Present: David Bonney, Chair; Bill Brownhill, Co-Chair; ; Jerry Grondin; ; Marty Feit, Clerk-Treasurer; absent were Giles Beaudoin, Jerry Summit, Dennis Lachapelle

Public Present: Al Barvenik, Fran Barvenik, Eva Bonney, Celia Boucher, Ron Boucher, Joyce Brownhill, David Devane, Nancy Devane, Murielle Forster, Bob Guevin, Jim Griffin, Mike McEnerney, Gail McGeer

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 6/16-7/21/07
Motion to approve the minutes of the 6/16 special meeting; second; unanimous approval.
Motion to approve the minutes of the 6/16 Prudential Committee meeting; second; unanimous approval.
Motion to approve the minutes of the 7/21 Prudential Committee meeting; second; unanimous approval.

TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Feit reports on current account balances and bills outstanding. He suggests paying off the unused $60,000 loan. He reports on status of FEMA/MEMA reimbursement saying that paperwork is complete and the District should be getting back 87% of what was submitted.
Motion made and seconded to pay off the $60,000 loan; unanimous approval.


ROAD SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

Mr. LaChapelle is on vacation but has been in communication. Mr. Bonney reports that grading is about ¾ done. Ads for contractors will go in the paper next week. Cones and signs will have to be procured. Mr. LaChapelle is now signing off on bills before Mr. Feit pays them.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Ms. Forster reports receipt of a letter from the Conservation Commission regarding a culvert on Old Carriage Road.
Mr. Guevin asks for an estimate of when grading will resume on the lower part of the Forest.
Ms. McGeer asks about “free money” for the Valentine snow storm. She heard something about it on the television. Mr. Feit will look into it. She also speaks to culverts at the end of private drives.
Mr. Brownhill suggests a letter of recognition be sent to Mr. Ronzio for his hard work on the FEMA/MEMA claim. Motion made and seconded to send; unanimous approval.
Mr. McEnerney asks about the District’s computer. Discussion of setting up a District office.
Discussion of possible conflict of interest if Mr. LaChapelle performs road work.
Mr. Boucher reports that Mr. Andrews is still listed as Road Superintendent on the bulletin board that Mr. Ronzio maintains. Mr. Feit will speak to Mr. Ronzio about this.

OLD BUSINESS
Special meeting permit: Special meeting will be 9/15. Mr. Feit will have warrant ready for signing at the 8/18 meeting.

Building Committee Office & Storage for material: Need rates for special meeting.

Rake purchase: Need price for special meeting

Approval of free cash carry-over: No action taken

Alternate non- Resident: No action taken

Web site: Mr. McEnerney has provided a cd with all of the District information that’s currently on the SFNA site. Mr. Feit has a quote of under $150 to set a site up. Mr. McEnerney will have this individual contact Mr. Feit.

CHECKING ACCOUNT ALTERNATE
Still waiting to consult attorney.

REPORT ON ATTORNEY
Mr. Bonney is pursuing a firm in Boston which is experienced with municipalities.

NEW BUSINESS
Bulletin boards (4) for Road District Business: No action taken.

There being no further business to conduct, a motion is made and seconded to adjourn.
The meeting is adjourned at 11:33 AM

Respectfully Submitted

Marty Feit
Clerk-Treasurer


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