HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-08 Board of Selectmen MinutesThe Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman John W.
Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy;
Town Manager Paul Sharon. The minutes of April 21 and April 27 were approved with correction;
May 4, 6 and 11 approved as presented.
Signal Environmental Systems
Representatives of Signal Environmental Systems met with the Board to discuss operations at
the facility and future plans. John Sullivan, President gave a Brief'presentation and then
welcomed questions. Discussion took place on ash disposal legislation and scrubber leg
Mr. Sullivan also reported that an independent traffic study is beingundertaken and asked
that a community representative take part in that study. Finally, Mr. Sullivan reported on
the possiblity of adding a third boiler, adding that it would be aggmoH time to do so since the
pit will be open for construction of"ash"bunker enclosure. Chairman Graham asked about the
possibility'of an access road. '3~4 options are being looked at, Mr. Sullivan said, and the
benefit to the Town from a~3rd boiler would be as much as $3/4 milli6fi in additional revenue.
Mr. Sullivan also stated that there will hot be much external difference at the facility,
since one stack will take care of the 3 boilers. With regard to the Peadoby landfill, Jerry
Hopcroft, NESWC Exec. Director reported that there is an anticipated 18 years of disposal
with possibilities of lengthening the life of the facilit~7.
Presentation of Final Report-Balanced'Growth Steerin~ Committee , i
Consultant John Connery reviewed the final Xeport and the policies document with the Board. '
He added that the policies booklet i~'inten~d't6 be a'continuous document which can be easily
updated. Much discussion took place concerning the timing of the presentation of the report,
specifically that it was not made available prior to town meeting. Mr. Connery replied~that
the articles for cown meeZing were the basis of the report, with the final report being
recommendations for carrying out the articles' intent. Bill Krueger, Chairman of the BGSC
requested that the Committee's life be extended to shepherd the plan together with Town
officers,.as well as following through oD the submittal of a strategic planning grant desi
to study affordable housing and lifecare facilities. Discussion took place on continuing
the Committee and that some specific goals and charges be defined for the Committee
Appointment of Plannin8 Board Member
Town Manager Paul Sharon recommended that Mr. George Perna be appointed to the Planning
Board for a 3 year term expiring in 1990, replacing Michael Roberts. Selectman Salisbury
stated that he felt Mr. Perna was a very good choice and so~oved to confirm the 'appointment.
Seconded by Smith and so Voted unanimously; voted to send letter of thanks to Mike Roberts.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
.Application for Common Victualer-Pumpernickel's
Upon ~-motion by Graham, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to approve the transfer of
the common victualer license.of Pumpernickel's from Richard Shaughnessyto William Belleau.
Mr. Belleau reported thac he was a manager of Friandly's for 10 years.
Ossood Hill C0n~erenoe Center-Request for One Day,'Licenses
The Board unanimously approved the issuance of 4 one day liquor licenses for the Boston
University's Osgood Hill Conference'Center.
Application for One Day Common Victualer-Jerry Chanelle.
The Board unanimously approved the issuance of a one day 9ommou victualer~license for
Jerry Chauelle during the upcoming Kiwanis Bike Race, and will be near the Common, subject
to the issuance of a food service permit.
Taxi Regulations
Upon a'motion',by Smith, seconded by Salisbury, voted unanimously to authorize Licensing
Chairman Ramsey Bahrawy,,to draft some, regulations for taxi cabs"for the
Executive Session
The Board voted unanimously~.to go into executive session for the purposes of discussing
collect.irs bargaining.
Catherine J. Hicks, Adm. Asst. to Town Mauager *********************_*
June 15, 1987
The Board held a special meeting on this date for the purposes.,df conducting interviews w~th
twelve reserve police officer candidates; John Myers, Daniel Lanen, James Brouder, Bric
Foulds, William McCarthy, Ray Stewart, Richad Edson, Douglass~Knigh~,lKevin Roman, James
Zahouriko, Michael Gilligan and Robert Lynch. The Board voted to ballot for the six,va
ties and list in the order on the list and by the highest vote. The voting proceeded as
follows: Eric Foulds, Richard Edson, James Zahouriko, John Myers, William McCarthy, and
Michael Gilligan. All appointed with effective date of 6-16-87, subject to passing
physicals and psychologicals.
All Board members present: Chairman John W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M.
Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy; Town Manager Paul D. Sharon.
Catherine J. [licks, Adm. Asst. to Town er***********