HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-01 Board of Selectmen Minutes4Q,.Dscember 1, 1986
Town Accountant Interview
The Board conducted an interview with applicant Julian Wiacek for the position of Town
Accountant. Mr. Wiacek reported that he was Town ~. for the Town of Me=hush for 10
years.
Actin~ Police Chief Intrerview
The Board conducted interviews with the two Police Lieutenants, Maurlce Lynch and Richard
Stanley for the post=in of Acting Police Chief to take effect on December 6, 1986 upon the
retirement of Edward T. Sullivan. Mr. Lynch reported that he would have no problem making
the transition from night shift to day shift, that he would change the shift status to rotc=in
shifts, and would look at civilian dispatchers, and would work at developing a closer rela-
tionship with the staff by maintaining an open door policy. Lieutenant Lynch added that the
biggest problem the Town is faced with is alcohol abuse by teenagers. Lieutenant Stanley~
reported that he would also maintain an open door policy and would work at a closer role-;
tionship with the officers, and attempt to utilize individual abilities and ins:ii1
enthusiasm. Mr. Stanley added that he has passed the Chief's exam four times, and has a
degree with honors. Mr. Stanley added also that he believes in sectorization of patrols and
civilian dispatchers. Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to
appoint Richard Stanley as Acting Police Chief.
Town Accountant Position
The Board discussed the candidates for the position of Town Accountant, and upon a motion by
Bahrawy, seconded by Smith, motion defeated 2-2 (Salisbury, Crouch opposed) to interview the
remaining four applicants.
Water Meters
Chairman Salisbury declared that water meter connection policy has changedat the Public
Depa9%~ent, in that the department does not know which homes have meters. Past policy, he
added, was that a deposit was required, and time and materials was charged for the ins
It appears that contractors are now being permitted to tie directly into the system. Mr.
Salisbury added that he felt this could be corrected by requiring a water meter installation
prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that this
system was recently enacted.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
One Day Liquor License Request
The Board voted unanimously to issue a'one day all alcoholic liquor license to Boston
University Conference Center for December 13th.
1987 Liquor License Renewals
Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to approve all renewal
affidavits for all l~quor licensed establishments for the calendar year 1987, and to forward
'them to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission for approval. /~
DeCember 8, 1986
The Board held a regular meeting on chis date with 4 members present: Chairman Charles A.
Salisbury, John W. Graham, Kenneth C. Crouch and Ramsey A. Bahrawy.
New Ensland Telephone Co. Petition
A public hearing was conducted on this date to'review the r~quest of NE Tel to install a
Cohere= pad with apparatus cabinet on Johnson St. Several abutters were in attendance to
voice opposition to the placement of the cabinet. Spokesper~on from the Telephone Company
stated that they would prefer to place the cabinet on private property, but has not been
successful. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted unanimously to continue the
hearing for two weeks, and request that the representative of NE Tel pursue further negotia-
tions with homeowners and discuss further options for public property.
Bonds for Water Treatment Facility
The Board voted unanimously to authorize the Treasurer to borrow $300,000 via Bond Anti-
cipation Notes for the Water Treatment Facility. :,
Charles Street Perkins Sisns
The Board reviewed the proposal of Attorney Ford, representing the Greater Lawrence Sanitary
District and Charles T. Ma=see for several traffic measures along Charles Street, a private
way. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Bahrawy, voted unanimously to approve the posting
of 15 mph signs, designation of a tow zone, and no parking on one side, all to be at the
expense of the owner.
FY 88 Budset Policy Statement
The Board reviewed the policy statement once again, and upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by
Graham, voted to approve the proposed policy s=atement bu= change the order of 3a to 3 and 3b
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