HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-01 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmen Minutes July 1, 1996
CALL TO ORDER: John Leeman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30PM.
ATTENDANCE: The following Selectmen were present: John Leeman, Chairman; William
Duffy;Kevin Foley,Donald Stewart. Also present was Robert J. Halpin, Town Manager.
REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD:
A. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Duffy to appoint Kevin Foley as
Chairman of the Board. Motion passed 4 -0.
B. William Duffy made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart to appoint David Torrisi as Clerk
of the Board. Motion passed 4-0.
C. William Duffy made a MOTION to appoint John Leeman as Chairman of the Licensing
Commissioners. John Leeman declined appointment,there was no second.
Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded BY William Duffy to reappoint Donald Stewart as
Chairman of the Licensing Commissioners. Motion passed 4-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart to accept
the minutes of the June 17, 1996 Meeting. Motion passed 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS &PUBLIC COMMENT: Three proposals were
received for the Town's Comprehensive Insurance Program. The Town will be accepting the proposal
from MIIA realizing a savings in the appropriation budget in the amount of$76,160 on July I't.
Kevin Foley thanked the Board members for their confidence in him and the opportunity to serve in the
capacity as Chairman of The Board of Selectmen. He thanked John Leeman for his time and effort put
forth during his tenure as Chairman. Mr. Leeman presented the gavel to Mr. Foley as newly appointed
Chairman.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by William Duffy
to move into Licensing. Motion passed 4-0.
Fire Chief s Association Conference: William Duffy made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley to
grant a One Day All Alcohol Liquor License and to waive the fee to the Fire Chief s Association
Conference on July 17, 1996 from 12:OOPM to 5:OOPM. Motion passed 4-0.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by William Duffy to grant the following one day Liquor
Licenses:
1. Berube Wedding, All Alcohol, July 6, 1996,from 7:OOPM to 12 Midnight
2. Salvetti 50'h Anniversary Party, All Alcohol, July 13, 1996,from 2:OOPM to 6:OOPM
3. Brown Wedding, All Alcohol, July 13, 1996,from 11:OOAM to 4:OOPM.
4. The Greenery BBQ Outing, All Alcohol, July 18, 1996,from 6:OOPM to 10:00PM
5. MIT Press BBQ, Wine&Malt, July 19, 1996,from 12:OOPM to 6:OOPM
6. Center for Health Economic BBQ, Wine&Malt, July 27, 1996,from 12:OOPM to 6:OOPM
7. Hewlett Packard BBQ Outing, Wine&Malt, July 28, 1996,from 11:OOAM to 4:OOPM. Motion
passed 4-0.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by William Duffy to go back into regular session. Motion
passed 4-0.
Board of Selectmen Minutes(page 2) July 1,
1996
COMMITTEE APPOINTEMENTS:
A. 1996 Committee Appointments Renewals: John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald
Stewart to approve the Town Manager's Appointments and the Board of Selectmen
Appointments as listed in Robert J. Halpin's memo dated June 26, 1996 and also to publicize the
vacant positions available to residents. Motion passed 4-0.
B. Master Plan Study Committee: William Duffy made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman to
approve list of Master Plan Study Committee, consisting of a seven member Steering Committee
and an eight member Advisory Committee as proposed by Michael Schena in his June 24, 1996
memorandum and subject to ratification by the Planning Board. Motion passed 4-0.
C. Council of Aging Board of Directors: John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by William
Duffy to approve the appointment of Albert Movesian to the Council on Aging Board of
Directors for a term to expire June 30, 1997. Motion passed 4-0.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Chapter 61A Property-Bradford Street and Chapter 61B Property-Farnum Street: William Duffy made
a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman recommending the Town not exercise their option of Right of
First Refusal on these properties. Motion passed 4-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
William Duffy made a MOTION,seconded by John Leeman to move into Executive Session at 7:40PM.
Motion passed 4-0.
Submitted by: J. Kasabuski
David Torrisi