HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-12-14 Board of Selectmen Minuteswhich. Mr. Sharon noted that it would be difficult to find a firm to =aka on a proJact of
this size, particularly if they ever want to work with the GLSD in the future. Motion by
Crouch', seconded by Bahrawy, 4-0 to authorize the staff to request funds and proceed with a
review with the area of concentration in odor control with health concerns being an issue
as well.
Land Bank
Chairman 'Graham reported on an amended land bank proposal before the House of Representative
which provides for 25% dedicated to open space and 25% to affordable housing with no
Motionby Crouch, seconded by Salisbury, to support the proposal as it p before
the House. (Bahrawy abstaining),
Catherine J. Hicks, Administrative Assistant**************
Clerk
Decembe~
The Board held a regular session on this date with all members present: Chairman John Graham, Christine
.M. Smith, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy (arriving late); Town Manager
Sharon.
School Committee Va cancer
Members of the School Committee met with the Board to discuss the vacancy created by the resignation
of Robert Mascola effective December 15th. Town Manager Paul Sharon noted several options- leave the
position vacant until the March.election, appoint someone to fill the temporary vacancy, permit Mr.
Masola to fill his own vacancy. Diane Ba.tal, Chairperson of the School Committee reported that the
concensus of the Committee is to leave the position vacant until the March election. Motion by Smith,
seconded by Salisbury, that the Board of Selectmen agree with the School Committee to leave the
position vacant and let the voters make the appointment through the March election process. Voted 4-0.
Discussion: Establishment of Lawrence Airport Ad Hoc Committee
Chairman Graham reported on a recent meeting with concemed,,esidents and State Representative Joseph
Hermann and Senator Nicholas Costello at which air traffic patterns and expansion was discussed. Town
Manager Paul Sharon suggested that some immediate steps can be taken to modify the traffic patterns,
and hours of operation, b~ wouldbe, inzfavor of establishing a SmalL¢ommittee to Work.with: t~e Com~
Motion:by Smith, seconded by Salisbury, to establish the Law. Municipal Airport Ad Hoc Committee, and
advertisse for applicants through January 20th.
Discussion: Establishment of Historic District Commission
Motion by Salisbury,. seconded by Smith, voted 4-0 to notify the 4 agencies responsible for providing
nominees to the HistOric District Commission, and to advertise for Historic District representatives
through January 20.
Mass.' Eleetn'c/New En land Telel~hone HearinK
The Board approved by a 4-0 voted the installation of 1 pole on Forest Street, approximatley 200 ft. from
Laconia Circle to provide service to 2 new homes, with a police officer present. The Board approved by
a 4-0 vote the instanation of 1 pole on Second Street to provide service to the new senior housing corn
with a police officer present. The Board approved the petition to install 1 pole on Turnpike St. to provide
service to the new Northmark Bank. An abutter, Mr. Perris, reported d[fficultywith rotting trees which he
alledged to be on Town land! that have previously interfered with the telephone lines. Town Manager Paul
Sharon informed Mr. Ferris that he would speak with him the next day relative to his concerns. The Board
approved the petition to install 1 pole on Sutton Street to provide service to the Osgood Min condominium
project, with a police officer present.
Diseusion re: Calzetta Property
As ~a~scheduled for this date, the Board proceeded with discussion on the Town's right' of first refusal to
purchase the Calzetta property on Johnson Street, noting that interest was only to the extent that it
would be at no cost to the Town. John Simons, Planning Board member, reported that no non-profit
agencies have come forward to assume the Town's right by purchasing the property, but that the Town:
consider an infrasturcture system which would help to acquire similar pieces in the future. I{e added that
the Clazetta family ha been extremely helpful and sincere. (Bahrawy arrived). Motion by Smith,
by Salisbury, not to excercise the right.of first refusal under C.61A of the Calzetta property on Johnson
(Bahrawy, Graham, Crouch opposed) - motion defeated.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
Public Hearing: Mill Restaurant
A heairng was conducted on this date to see what action should be taken, for failure of Mill Restaurant to
exercise its All Alcoholic license. License holder, Bradley Richards reported that he did not intend to
exercise the license sooner than September of 1988. Discussion took place on action taken in 1986 at the
public hearing on the license application, and the subsequent vote of the Board. In checking the minutes..:
of that meeting, it was determiend that the Board voted an intent, and the processing of the forms to the
ABCC in this matter was erroneous. Motion by Salisbury, to confirm action {~. approving the license and
the fenwal for 1988.
Taxi License Application
Mr. Ted Grasso reported that their hours of ooeration would be 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. unless/until additional