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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-16 Board of Selectmen Minutes. e e LICENSING COMMISSIONERS One Day Liquor License: Royal Crest Clubhouse The Board'approved ths~request of Royal Crest ~lubhouae for a one day all alcoholic license on New Year's Eve. Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary **************************** _~ ~1~ December 16, 1985 The Board held their regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Chris- tine M. Smith, John W. Graham, Kenneth C. Crouch, Charles A. Salisbury, and Ramssy A. Bahra~ Executive Secretary Keith A. Bergman. .The minutes and warrant were approved as submitted. ~ Mass. Electric/New England Tel.: Gray St. * The Board unanimously approved the petition of Mass. Electric and New England Tel. for three pole locations on Gray Street, subject to a special permit by the Highway Departmemt. Blue Cross/Blue Shield: Master Health Plus The Board had tabled to this evening,:a, decision on whether to change to Master Health Plus from Master Mmdioal. Executive Secretary Keith Bergman reported that ICC, Inc. recently hired audit firm, has rendered an opinion that Master Health Plus is the preferred plan. '.Input from various town departments indicates that both plans are favored. Tom Hamsl of Blue Cross/Blue Shield stated that a major difference in the Health Plus Plan is mandatory second opinions, and less paperwork for the patient. Mr. Hamel~further explained that it is expected that the rate Of premium increase for Master Medical will rise dramatically faster that the rate of Master Health Plus. Upon a motion by Selectman Salisbury, seconded by Selectman Graham, it was voted 3-2 (Crouch, Smith opposed) to adopt the Master Health Plus Plan. Open/Close Warrant for January 16, 1986 Special Town Meetin$ The Board voted unanimously to open the warrant for the inclusion of five articles thereon. Much discussion took place relative to the School Department's article to accept provisions of s~13 of C, 188, to provide for professional development grants. Henry Shelley, Asst. Superintendent of Schools stated that 10% of the grant will actually be 6sed for professional development and 90% to be used for teacher salary Supplementto be distributed evenly. Upon a motion by Selectmam~ Bahrawy~ seconded'by'Selectman GrahaTM, it was voted 3-2 (Crouch, Salisbury opposed) to insert~ the article as proposed by the School department. Upon a motion by Salisbury, it was voted · to close the warrant. Building Inspector: Increase in Plumbin8 Fees & Plumbing Inspector's Compensation Building Inspector, Charles Foster, appeared before the Board to request an increase in inspection feesto include a $15 reinspection fee, and to compensate Mr. Landry, Plumbing Inspector, for one hour per day which he spends in the Building Dept. at $I0. A motionby Selectman~Crouch to amend the fee schedule by increasing the rsinspection fee to $50 was defeated. Upon a motin by.Selectman Graham, seconded by Selectman Bahrawy, it was voted 3-2 (Crouch, Salisbury opposed) to approve the new fee scheduled as recommended by Mr. Foster. Mr. Foster also discussed with the Board adding another Assistant Building Inspector; to assist with inspections. Dramaticrise in building permits and stricter~enforecemsnt of laws and regula- tions was cited as the need for'this additional position. Selectman Graham asked to see some figures on the number of building permits issued prior to taking any action on this request. Selectmen's Budget Submittals The Board tabled discussion on all budgets until the January6th meeting, and to reqeust an extension from'the Advisory Board. ~ · Openenin8 of Warrant for Annual Town Meetin~ The Board voted unanimously to 6pen the warrant for'the 1986 Annual Town Meeting, April 26, 1986 for insertion of articles thereon, with the warrant to be closed on January 27, 1986. Dog OficerAppointment The Board voted to schedule an interview with applicant, Kathleen Fhelan for the January 6, 1986 meeting. Voted: 4-1 (Crouch opposed as he wished to make the appointment this evening) Reogranization of the Board: 1986 Chairman, Board of Selectmen: Charles A. Salisbury Chairman, Licensing Commissioners: Ramsey A. Bahrawy Clerk of both boards: Kenneth C. Crouch Schedulin~ of Special Selectmen's Meetings The Board voted to schedule a meeting for December 19th, to review the IDFA's request to act on a bond for'the Messina Rehabilitation project. The Board voted to schedule a meeting for December 30th with the School Committee to discuss the issue of a proposed new school.