HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-08-03 Board of Selectmen Minutes5~U ust 3, 1987 continued
Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Bahrawy, voted 3-1(Smith abstaining) to ratify the
contract.
R. etirement of James McCab,
The Board voted to accept with regret the retirement of James McCabe from .the Housing
Authority after 23 years of service. It was noted that McCabe Court, housing complex
was named for him. Town Manager Paul Sharon to review the procedure for replacing
Mr. McCabe and report back.
Catherine J. Hicks, Administrative Assistant **********~~Clerk
August 17, 1987
:The Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman John W.
'Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. smith, Kenneth C. Crohch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy;
Town Manager Paul D. Sharon.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
One Day License Request: Merrimack College
The Board voted~ 4-0'~(Salisbury not .present for this item) to approve a one day license for
Freshman Parents weekend and for a retirement party.
Beijing Violation
The Board discussed a recently received police report on sales of liquor to minors. Upon a
motion by Smith, seconded by Graham, voted 4-0 (Salisbury not present for this item) to
schedule a hearing on August 31 on-' this matter.
Mass. Electric/N.E. Tel Petitions
The Board discussed a petition for 3 poles along Rte. 125 to service a new condominium
development, and questioned why the utilitieslare-not:being run underground. Motion by
to refer to Planning Bd. for comment, seconded and so voted.
Balanced Growth Steering Commite,
T~e Board discussed the request of the Committee to continue the membership to see through the
implementation of the Policy Plan. Karen Nelson, Planning and Community Development Director
recommended that the Committee continue in only an !'advisory capacity" for:another year.
Motion'.by Salisbury, seconded by Crouch to continue the Committee in an advisory role to
the Planning Bd. for one more year, and to accept the Policy Plan as presented~{voted 3-2
(Crouch and Bahraway opposed). After considerable Comment~from the audience, Mr. CroUch made
a motion to charge the Committee with continuing the public hearings in an attempt to receive
comment and continue with the evolution of the Plan to ensure that it continues to represent
the Town. Motion not seconded. Voted to accept the resignation of Linda Ruscio.
G.L.S.D.
~otion'..by Crouch, to~:advertise for three people to serve on an ad hoc committee to evaluate
determine the future direction of service-to other communities and to evaluate the stack
emissions tests which are presently being conducted, as well as research a history of the
odor problem to determine if therewas negligence; to have the committee report their findings
in wrlting and to authorize Selectman Crouch as a liaison.
Meetin~ Schedule
The Board voted unanimously to post a meeting schedule through March, 1988 adopting a biweekly
regular session with work session between, and striking Nov. 30, and Dec..28.
Mayor's Cup Challenge Rnc,
Chairman Graham took note to congratulate members Bahrawy and Salisbury, who took the 2nd place
trophy in the ist Mayor's Cup canoe race on the Merrimack River on August 16th. . ~ i . :D~
Town Counsel Appointment
The Board balloted for-the position of Town Counsel, which proceeded as follows: voting
for Scalise & Shaheen: Salisbury, Graham, Smith; voting for Judy Pickett: Crouch; voting
for Karen:Hurvitz: none. Selectman Bahrawy vorted a blank.. 3-1-0 for Scalise & Shaheen.
Executive Session
The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session for the purposes of discussing pending
litigation, strategy with respect to collective bargaining and purchase f prope
Catherine J. Hicks, Administrative Assistant***************~~.~~~ Clerk