FY 2011 - Town of Uxbridge

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Table of Contents Board of Selectman……………………………………………… 2 Litigation Summary………………………………………………. 3 Elected/Appointed Officials……………………………………… 5 Financial and Accounting Reports…………………….. 6 - 28 Employee Earnings……………………………………………. 6 Assessor’s Report……………………………………………... 10 Finance Committee……………………………………………. 10 Finance Director……………………………………………….. 11 Financial Statements………………………………………….. 11 Town Officer’s Reports…………………………………... 29 - 54 Elected Boards/General Government Board of Registrars……………………………………………. 29 Moderator………………………………………………………. 29 Building Inspector……………………………………………… 29 Electrical Inspector…………………………………………….. 30 Plumbing & Gas Inspector……………………………………. 30 Conservation Commission……………………………………. 31 Board of Health………………………………………………… 31 Planning Board………………………………………………… 32 Zoning Board of Appeals……………………………………... 32 Charter Review Committee…………………………………... 33 Public Safety Fire Department……………………………………………….. 33 Police Department…………………………………………….. 34 Public Safety Committee……………………………………… 35 Emergency Management……………………………………... 35 Public Services Uxbridge Community Access Television……………………. 35 Department of Public Works………………………………….. 36 Town Officer’s Reports continued Health & Human Services Council on Aging/Senior Center……………………………... 37 Insurance Advisory Committee………………………………. 39 Veterans’ Services…………………………………………….. 39 Culture & Recreation Cultural Council………………………………………………... 40 Historic Cemetery Committee………………………………... 40 Historic District Commission…………………………………. 40 Historical Commission………………………………………… 41 Library Trustees……………………………………………….. 41 Library…………………………………………………………... 42 Recreation Commission………………………………………. 43 Board of Trustees of Soldiers Memorials…………………… 43 School Reports School Committee…………………………………………….. 43 Superintendent’s Report……………………………………… 43 Taft Elementary School………………………………………. 44 Whitin Middle School…………………………………………. 46 Uxbridge High School………………………………………... 48 Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District…... 53 Town Meetings and Elections…………………………... 55 - 95 Fall Annual Town Meeting Minutes - November 16, 2010... 55 Spring Annual Town Meeting Minutes - May 10, 2011……. 65 Special Town Meeting Minutes - May 10, 2011……………. 78 Special Town Meeting Minutes - June 23, 2011…………… 79 State Primary Results - September 14, 2010………………. 80 State Election Results - November 2, 2010………………… 86 Town Election Results - May 24, 2011…….……………….. 93 Vital Statistics…………………………………………………….. 96 Important Town Services Telephone and Fax Numbers……………………........ back cover ABOUT THE COVER PHOTOS With permission of the photographer, the black and white photos are altered versions of original long exposure color photos taken by photographer and long-time Uxbridge resident Damien Gaudet of Damien Gaudet Photography, www.damiengaudet.com. Damien created the collection, entitled “UxbridgeNight”, with the assistance of a grant from the Uxbridge and Massachusetts Cultural Councils. www.mktg13.com designed the 2011 Annual Report for the Town of Uxbridge.
Board of Selectmen The Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Report is presented to the residents of Uxbridge to summarize the major activities of Town Government from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. The compilation and production of this report is a tremendous undertaking. The Board of Selectmen (BOS) extends its appreciation to all who have participated in the process, with special thanks to Tracey Ante who tirelessly coordinated much of the effort. Board of Selectmen Purpose The Uxbridge Board of Selectmen is composed of five elected members, as set by our Town Charter, each serving a three year term. The collective role of the Board members is to serve as the chief executive office for the Town. The Board of Selectmen has all the executive powers possible for a board of selectmen to have and to exercise. The Board of Selectmen serves as the chief policy making agency of the Town. The Board of Selectmen is responsible for the formulation and promulgation of policy directives and guidelines to be followed by all Town agencies serving under it and, in conjunction with other elected Town officers and multiple member bodies to develop and promulgate policy guidelines designed to bring all Town agencies into harmony. The Board serves as the licensing authority, appoints the Town Manager, and other offices of the Town as listed in the Charter and may make investigations. General Business FY 2011 was yet another year of financial challenge and the beginning of physical transformations in Uxbridge, as substantiated in the reports of the various officials, boards, committees, and commissions contained herein. As residents and taxpayers, we can be proud of the capable and committed team of Town professionals, who provide the necessary services our community needs. With our annual 2010 May elections, the Board welcomed one new Selectman: Peter A. Petrillo. The Board reorganized as is customary after elections with Ms. Pitman elected Chair, Mr. Desilets elected Vice Chair, and Mr. Petrillo elected Clerk. Selectman Cari Kay Robertson and Selectman Jay Cahill completed the Board that served the Town through FY 2011. The Board extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to former Selectman Peter Baghdasarian for his dedication and service to the Town. We wish him well in all future endeavors. As our community continued to struggle with the challenging local and global economic climate, the Board focused its attention on providing the best possible service to our residents within a reduced budget and without reverting to an override. During FY 2011, the Board reduced services, holding a balanced budget and reactivated Capital Planning. The Board sponsored an article to set aside $100,000 for capital improvements and garnered approval from residents at Town Meeting. The Board supported the purchase of a new fire rescue apparatus and a new combination dump truck for the Department of Public Works. The Board continued to negotiate union contracts with a goal of equalizing the contract benefits across all unions. The Board successfully completed negotiations for the Fire Fighters/EMT Union Contract through 2014. In the true spirit of a small town, the Board worked with residents and supported Street Acceptance for 14 private ways either by Citizen’s petition and/or gift easements. All the streets were approved and accepted at either the Fall or Spring Town Meeting. With the “Go Green” initiative at the State level continuing to grow, the Board supported and entered into a PILOT and NEG (Net Excess Generation) Agreement with Constellation New Energy, Phase I, for solar energy collection units to be built on 15 acres of land on property located at Commerce Drive. The projected revenue for the Town is approximately $40,000/per year. As construction got underway of the new high school project in FY 2011, the Board began an extensive process, working in tandem with the School Building Committee, reviewing and approving contract amendments, budget transfers and commitments. The project continued to remain on schedule with the expectation that it would be completed in July 2012. The Board discussed extending the current contract of Town Manager, Mike Sloszek. Ultimately, a split vote of the Board determined not to extend the Town Manager’s contract. The Board requested the Town Manager appoint Finance Director, David Genereux, as Interim Town Manager. Mr. Genereux received this appointment on June 27, 2011. The Board began working collectively as a team, wrote a job description for advertising purposes and received interest from many qualified candidates. The Board worked diligently during the screening and interviewing process to find the appropriate individual to lead Uxbridge through difficult fiscal challenges, unite the departments while continually working toward the bigger picture of fiscal and physical success for the Town. At the last FY 2011 June meeting, the Board interviewed the top 3 Town Manager candidates, but took no action at the time. The Board extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to former Town Manager Mike Sloszek for his service to the Town. We wish him well in all future endeavors. The Board also extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to current Finance Director, David Genereux, for his dedication and service to the Town, as he willingly and successfully undertook the role of Interim Town Manager in addition to his Finance Director responsibilities. We were able to continue to serve our purpose to the residents with his assistance and guidance. It is difficult to summarize the myriad of items that crossed the table of the Selectmen in FY 2011. The actions of the Board are well documented in the press, in our meeting minutes (available at Town Hall and on the Town website http://www.uxbridge-ma.gov), or elsewhere in this Annual Report. A brief list of items the Board addressed in whole or in part in FY 2011 can be found Page 2 FY 2011 :: Town of Uxbridge Annual Report
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