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Home My WebLink About1979-09-10 Board of Selectmen Minutes224 AUGUST 27, 1979 (continued) WIRING INSPECTORS -. NEW REGULATIONS: Brian S. advised the Board that the new regulations would have a major effect on the Town's inspection department..that Charlie Foster is aware of the re~ tions and is presently reviewing the possible effects and preparing his re- commendations for the Board. The Selectmen voted to request a meetin on this matter at his earliest convenience. LAND USE STUDY COMMITTEE: The Board approved Brian's suggestion to advertise for applicants to serve on the above-named committee. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Approved: 1-day beer and Common Victualer license to Law. General Hospital for first, annual Dr. Paul F. Donahue memorial road race on Sun- day, October 14, 1979, at Campion Hall. Police Chief notified. 1-day liquor license to Senator Paul E. Tsongas for Sunday, Sept. 16th at Campion Hall. Police Chief notified. Application to store 20,000 gals. gasoline and diesel fuel, under- ground, at 20 Holt Rd. from Rocco L. DiFrusCio. Approved~by Fire Chief. 1-day Common Victualer license f~-Elmer~r, on Royal Crests estates for the Jerry Lewis Telethon, ,~-/~'~9, Alice M. Letarte, Secretary *****~~'. ~ rk. Executive ' Session: .... ;have.~he Town It was voteG unanzmousiy t6provloe an attorney to cov~_r~any.To~__,~employee_~.~tT~, to assist them prior to and at any hearing.~-~~~~ SEPTEMBER 10, 1979. The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with all members present; Selectmen Guthrie, Salisbury, Joyce, Graham with Chairman McEvoy pre- siding. The warrant and minutes were approved as submitted~with a correction re the'sign"No Right Turn" on Court Street. Minutes of the executive~session~ were added. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HEARING: The Selectmen held the required hearing on an application to Hud for Community .Developmen to'get imput from tuwnspeople. A representative from the 65 plus club was present. The Selectmen authorized Brian S. to continue along the same format. . JURORS: Two jurors were drawn for the October 1 Sitting, at Lawrence: Bernice Kiesling, 11 Richardson Street and John E. Blackwell, 35 Boxford Street. Three jurors were drawn for the October 1 Sitting, ~at Salem: Barbara A. Stack, 33 Buckingham Rd., Kenneth E. Burr, 93 Pleasant St and Rite A. Torrisi, 35 Sawyer Rd. POLE LOCATION: The Selectmen held a hearing on the installation of a pole on Wayne Street. abutter was present to inquire why the pole was being installed. The Board tabled the petition until the electric and telephone companies explained why it was petitioned. ' An ~RAFFIC SAFETY SIGN REQUESTS: The following requests were received from Richard and Mary Ann Nawrocki and referred to Chief Donnelly for his recommendations: "Stop" sign atFarnum St.and Mill Road. "Dangerous Intersection" sign before intersection on Johnson Street. "Hidden of Blind Driveway" sign vicinity of 851 Johnson St. The above-named intersection is a School Bus stop and it is also a blind intersection. DOG OFFICER REPORT: Gene Northam, Dog Officer, appeared b6fore the Board once again and stated that he is and will try to ~ut down on service and mileage. Sel:eetman Graham stated that he wanted the Dog Officer to come back with guidelznes that would enable him to live,wi SEPTEMBER 10, 1979 (continued) 125 DOG COMPLAINT: Petition received from seven Kingston Street residents re two dogs at 66 Kingston Street who barked continually from 8 a.m. to 8 or 9 p.m. every day. The petition was referred to Chief Donnelly for investigation and report and a hearing was scheduled for the September 24th meeting. Dog Officer said he had gone to see the owner and had given her a copy of the rules and regulations. J. RITCHIE: Letter of commendation for the Dog Officer services was received Janie Ritchie, 200 Waverly Rd. from RESIGNATION: Letter received from Marion Hyde containing her resignation as a member of the Town Report Committee. The Selectmen accepted her resignation with regret and voted a letter of thanks and appreciation be sent to her for her services. BURKE;:ET AL VS. PLANNING BOARD: Letter received from Atty. Donald Smith that the above-captioned case was being called before a Special Master for a pre-trial hearing concerning the readiness of the case for trial. Hence, the case should be assigned to Town Counsel or a Special Town Counsel. He also stated that the late To%m Counsel, A~nold Salisbury, had done considerable work on the case to protec! the interests of the Planning Board and submitted a fair fee that should be paid to his estate. The Board voted submit the case to Town Counsel asking whether or not he would take the case. They also voted payment of the fee as stated, to the late T own Counsel's estate. Selectman Salisbury from voting. TOWN BUILDING HOURS: Letters received from Town Departments indicated they favored continuation of the summer hours...8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with one-half hour for lunch. All offices to remain open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It was the unanimous vote of the Selectmen to continue the same schedule as stated above. POLICE CAR BIDS: Police car bids were received from Davy Chevrolet, Woodworth Motors, Manzi Dodge and Nassar Ford Companies. All bids were referred to Chief Donnelly orpqrusal add checkinz. Selectman GuthrSe motioned that air conditiqn' or t~e cars.me_include~ if it ~s written in th~.bqdg~t. M~Evoy st~pRed rom the chair ~o secona rne moczon, Ooyce presl~ea.~ote ~ yes - FELLOWSHIP BIBLE SCHOOL: A request received from Patrick Crockett, Administrator of the Fellowship Bible School to use the Reynolds Field for his students physical education was discussed. Mr. Crockett stated that he would like to use the field on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m. William McEvoy had given his approval, but had advised him to contact the Selectmen. The Board voted to grant his request suSject to the approval of Town Counsel. They also ~equested Mr. Crockett to submit a signed waiver that the Town will not be responsible for any injuries incurred by his students while using the field. Mr. Crockett stated this would be done. The Selectmen also voted to request Town Counsel to advise if there would be any liability on the part of the town or any hidden legal problems. "SLOW-CHILDREN" SIGN: A request was received from Vincent Casey for the installation of the above- named sign in the vicinity of 300 Summer Street. Request referred to Chief Donnelly. 208 WATER QUALITY QUESTIONAIRE: The Selectmen authorized the Chairman to sign the above-named report sig- nifying their approval. ~TH OF JULY COMMITTEE: Letter from the V.F.W. requested appointment to the 4th of July C ommittee. They stated that the Lion's Club was rK~i~terested in conducting the observances. Selectman Graham asked for verification of the Lions Club's intentions. Matter tabled until next meeting. ~ SEPTEMBER 10, 1979 (continued) CONSERVATION COMMISSION: Notice of a meeting received at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept~ 12, regarding the Hardt Court Estates. Selectman Salisbury said he would attend. COMMUNITY CENTER REQUEST: A request received from Mrs. Jsdki Sor~nson~ , former consultant to the President's Council of Physical. Fitness and Sports, requested use of the Community Center for one hour on Mondays and Wednesdays for a six-week period, starting September 24th, to conduct classes in aerobic dancing, Aerobic Dancing, Inc., Anita L. Perkins, Director, stated they were a national organization consisting of certified instructors and a supervisory staff located regionallyf The Board voted to refer the request to William McEvoy for his recommendations and comments. PAYMENT OF TOWN FEES & PERMITS: The Board discussed the payment of town fees and permits and voted to send a letter to T own Counsel advising him that it was the intention of. the Board to require payments of all to%n~ fees and permits be paid by check. Selectman Joyce brought up the question whether or not payments by cash could be refused. The Board inquired of Tow~ Counsel, also,, if the departments could legally refuse to accept cash for payment of permits fees. Executive Session: The Board of Selectmen met in executive, session.aR, the request of Joseph Giard and Timothy Rock.to discuss a matter that involved personalities. No vote was taken on the matter discussed. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Annual communication from ABC received re the renewal of liquor licenses in the month of November. . ***~ Alice M. Letarte, Secretary ******~************