HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-13 Board of Selectmen MinutesJanuary 6, 1986 continued r'co
Cotuit Street Residents: No Trash Pickul
The Board reviewed the complaint of Doris Barrett, whose elderly parents reside on Cotuit St.,
that the Highway Department has refused trash pickup. William Cyr,' Highway Surveyor cited a
poorly constructed road with too small a turnaround for his department's vehicles. The Board
offered to have Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman mediate on discussions with the Highway
Surveyor, the contractor, and residents if this would help the situation.
Proclamations: Cerebral Palsy, March of Dimes
The Board voted to issue two proclamations: week of January 12 through 18 as United Cerebral
Palsy Association Week; and month of January as March of Dimes Birth Defe6t Prevention Month.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Complaint: Mrs. Sanford
Mrs. Shirley Sanford appeared before the Board to report of communication problems with BC/BS
in obtaining the correct information regarding the newly-adopted Master Health Plus Plan.
Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman offered to have Tom Hemal of BC/BS contact her to answer
her concerns.
Bounds of Elm Street and High Street
Selectmen Crouch reported on confusion surrounding the beginning of Elm St. and the end of
High Street. The Board voted to petition the County Engineer's office for assistance in
determining the proper bounds.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Embassy Auctioneers: Request for Two Day Sale
The Board reviewed the request of Embassy Auctioneers of California to hold an oriental rug
sale on J~nuary 11 and January 23 at the VFW. The Board further reviewed es~abliehing a
policy for representation at a meeting where a license is requested, amd Selectman Bahrawy
volunteered to draft such a policy for the January 13th meeting. The Board voted to approve
the license for January 11, but to notify Embassy Auctioneers that no further licenses will
be granted until such time as a representative of the company appears as a future meeting,
when a license is being requested. ,
Miscellaneous License Renewals for 1986
The Board approvedthe renewals of all Common Victualer, Automatic Amusement Device, Class I,
Class II, Class III, Taxi, Fortune'Teller and Auctioneers' licenses for 1986.
Catherine J. Mieks, Secretary **************************************__***********
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January 13, 1986
The Board held their regular meeting on this date with 4 members present: Chairman Charles A.
Salisbury, Christine M. Smit~ Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy; Executive Secretary Keith
A. Bergman; The minutes were approved as presented; the warrant was approved as presented.
Do~ Officer Applicant Interviews
The Board interviewed candidate; Darwin Hesse for the position of part time Dog Officer. Mr.
Hasse questioned the availability of benefits, and Executive Secretary, Kelth Bergman noted
that it has not been established whether the position is 20 hours or more. In addition, it
was noted that this appointment would be temporary, until the annual appointment is made in
May. 'The Board took a balloted vote, Manning received 2 votes (Crouch, Smith), Hasse
received l'vote (Bahrawy) and Salisbury abstained. A majority vote of the Board was necessary
for appointment. Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Crouch, it was voted 3-1 ( Smith
opposed) to postpone appointment until the January 27th meeting.
Fire Chief: Presentation on New Fire Station Article
Chief William Dolan appeared before the Board to request'submtss~on~ofrt~ree.a~ti~legforlthe
1986ATM~for ai.~!rd:.fire~stat!o~3..~!and~quisition,.a~chitectural~and~e'§~ab~ishment of a
ci~£zens' committee. The Board discussed placing the articles S~ that they would be contingent
upon each other. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch, it was voted unanimously to
insert the three article, petiton of the Board of Fire Engineers, to be expended under the
direction of the Selectmen for the 1986 Annual Town Meeting.
Buildin~ Inspector: Addt'l Hours for Assistant Inspectors
Charles Foster, Building Inspector, appeared'before the Board to request endorsement of his
proposal for additional hours for the assistant building inspectors, specifically to add one
part time inspector. The Board voted to postpone action on this item until the Janaury 27th
meeting. Additionally, the Board voted to take no action on the compensation of the Plumbing
Inspector, specifically as to relaying comments- to the Personnel Bd. in this regard.
Renamin8 Clark Street
The Board reviewed a statement of no objection to the renaming of Clark Street, as requested
by Mike Butler of Borden Chemical. Upon a motion by Selectman Smith, it was voted unanimously
to rename the entire section of Clark Street as "Holt Rd. Extension" and to so notify the
appropriate businesses.