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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-26 Board of Selectmen MinutesJanu_~26, 1987 continued voted unanimously Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith to consider legal action to determine whether or not facility is a nursing home and thus a determination of Jurisdiction. Upon a motion by Crouch, 2nd by Salisbury, voted 4-i (Bahrawy opposed) to hire special counsel to represent the Board' of Selectmen for ~h~ purpo'ses of appealing, the Jurisdictional decie.ion of'the' ZBA. Motion by 2nd by Crouch, v6ted unanimously to authorize the Town Manager to appoint.the attorneys to support both Boards from a list to be provided by town counsel. ' Conservation Commission Members of the Conservation Commission met with the Board to review their objective for the coming year, and provided the Board with a list of those objectives. Chairman Vicens reported that the Commission placed emphasis on enforcement last year, and discussed problems between the differen~ departments' regulations. Much discussion ensued on issues such as common driveways. The Board voted to endorse the Con. tom's objectives for 1987. Catherine J. Hicks, Secretry Febr~ 2, 1987 Acting The Eoa~d held a regular meeting on this date with 4 members present: Chairman Christine M. Smith, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch and Ramsey A. Bahrawy. The minutes of January 26, 1987 wet, tabled for review. Mass. Electric/NewEngland Telephone Petitions The Board unanimously'approved the petition of ME and NET to install one new pole on Sullivan St., subject to a special permit and police officer. The Board unanimously approved the petition of Mass. Electric to~ihstall:one:new~poianou~Waverly Rd. subject Co a special permit and police offic~ The Board u~animously approved the petition of New England Telephone to install 15 ft. of cndutt on Forest St.; 130 ft. and 35 ft. at two different locations on Salem Street; all subject to special permit and police officer. ~ehab Program-Subordination Agreement: Torrisi Upon a motion by Crouch, 2nd'by'~SatfsSu~y,. voted unanimously to execute a subordination agreement for the Torrisi family for a second mortgage on their property a~ 164 water street in the amount of $20,000. Appointment of the Director of the Division of Finance The Board discussed Town Manager Paul Sharon's appointment of James Dewhirst as the Director of the Division of Finance. Mr. Sharon st~t~'that although Mr. Dewhirst may have some shortcomings for the position, he felt confident that'~'choic.e-would be a good one and would save having to this.appointment, is the addition of a conduct a global search. Also proposed as part o~' position of Assistant Division Director, for.which a global search will be conducted, and a formal appointment of a member of the present staff to the Assistant Treasurer position. C~rietine Smith stated that Mr. Dewhirst was an excellent choice, while ocher members offered their reservations and concerns for Mr. Dewhirst's time commitments and his lack of expertise in certain areas. Upon a motion by Crouch, 2nd b~ Salisbury; voted 4-1(Bahrawy abstaining) to ratify the appointment of Mr. Uewh!rst and support the Town Mmnager's proposal. Water U' · Town Manager Paul Sharon updated the Board on water quality activities, and reported on the progre~ developing a public statement to be incl,~ded with upcoming water bills. Selectman Ken Crouch added that water samples should he taken during late night hours when the usage is down and the same amount of chlorine is being pumped into the system. Mr. Sharon added that the Harvey Cross testing study should provide the best information. Executive Session The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: A_p_p_lioation for Common Viotualer's License The Board unanimously approved the application of Janet Fifield on behalf of Canteen Corp. for a temporary common victualer license to sell food at the Gould facility on High Street. Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ~17, 1987 . The BeardSleY'regular meeting on this date with 4 members present.~hairman John W. Graham,' Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, and Ramsey A. Bahrawy. Selectman Charles Salisbury away on business. (note: Selectman Bahrawy arrived late and did not vote on the first item. ~hone Co. Petition Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch, voted unanimously to approve the petition of New Telephone to install 166 ft. of conduit on High St. to service the Gould Co. CDAG_qDAG_U~_date: Ron Pastore Consultant, Eon Paetore met with the Board for a review of the project's progress, reporting that the project is now in the design stage with completion of the proeJct expected by the end of the construction season. The Board agreed to invite Mr. Pastore to meet on a monthly basis for progre reports.