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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-13 Board of Selectmen MinutesJanuary 6, 1986 continued r'co Cotuit Street Residents: No Trash Pickul The Board reviewed the complaint of Doris Barrett, whose elderly parents reside on Cotuit St., that the Highway Department has refused trash pickup. William Cyr,' Highway Surveyor cited a poorly constructed road with too small a turnaround for his department's vehicles. The Board offered to have Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman mediate on discussions with the Highway Surveyor, the contractor, and residents if this would help the situation. Proclamations: Cerebral Palsy, March of Dimes The Board voted to issue two proclamations: week of January 12 through 18 as United Cerebral Palsy Association Week; and month of January as March of Dimes Birth Defe6t Prevention Month. Blue Cross Blue Shield Complaint: Mrs. Sanford Mrs. Shirley Sanford appeared before the Board to report of communication problems with BC/BS in obtaining the correct information regarding the newly-adopted Master Health Plus Plan. Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman offered to have Tom Hemal of BC/BS contact her to answer her concerns. Bounds of Elm Street and High Street Selectmen Crouch reported on confusion surrounding the beginning of Elm St. and the end of High Street. The Board voted to petition the County Engineer's office for assistance in determining the proper bounds. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Embassy Auctioneers: Request for Two Day Sale The Board reviewed the request of Embassy Auctioneers of California to hold an oriental rug sale on J~nuary 11 and January 23 at the VFW. The Board further reviewed es~abliehing a policy for representation at a meeting where a license is requested, amd Selectman Bahrawy volunteered to draft such a policy for the January 13th meeting. The Board voted to approve the license for January 11, but to notify Embassy Auctioneers that no further licenses will be granted until such time as a representative of the company appears as a future meeting, when a license is being requested. , Miscellaneous License Renewals for 1986 The Board approvedthe renewals of all Common Victualer, Automatic Amusement Device, Class I, Class II, Class III, Taxi, Fortune'Teller and Auctioneers' licenses for 1986. Catherine J. Mieks, Secretary **************************************__*********** ,,,.,.. , January 13, 1986 The Board held their regular meeting on this date with 4 members present: Chairman Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smit~ Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy; Executive Secretary Keith A. Bergman; The minutes were approved as presented; the warrant was approved as presented. Do~ Officer Applicant Interviews The Board interviewed candidate; Darwin Hesse for the position of part time Dog Officer. Mr. Hasse questioned the availability of benefits, and Executive Secretary, Kelth Bergman noted that it has not been established whether the position is 20 hours or more. In addition, it was noted that this appointment would be temporary, until the annual appointment is made in May. 'The Board took a balloted vote, Manning received 2 votes (Crouch, Smith), Hasse received l'vote (Bahrawy) and Salisbury abstained. A majority vote of the Board was necessary for appointment. Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Crouch, it was voted 3-1 ( Smith opposed) to postpone appointment until the January 27th meeting. Fire Chief: Presentation on New Fire Station Article Chief William Dolan appeared before the Board to request'submtss~on~ofrt~ree.a~ti~legforlthe 1986ATM~for ai.~!rd:.fire~stat!o~3..~!and~quisition,.a~chitectural~and~e'§~ab~ishment of a ci~£zens' committee. The Board discussed placing the articles S~ that they would be contingent upon each other. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch, it was voted unanimously to insert the three article, petiton of the Board of Fire Engineers, to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen for the 1986 Annual Town Meeting. Buildin~ Inspector: Addt'l Hours for Assistant Inspectors Charles Foster, Building Inspector, appeared'before the Board to request endorsement of his proposal for additional hours for the assistant building inspectors, specifically to add one part time inspector. The Board voted to postpone action on this item until the Janaury 27th meeting. Additionally, the Board voted to take no action on the compensation of the Plumbing Inspector, specifically as to relaying comments- to the Personnel Bd. in this regard. Renamin8 Clark Street The Board reviewed a statement of no objection to the renaming of Clark Street, as requested by Mike Butler of Borden Chemical. Upon a motion by Selectman Smith, it was voted unanimously to rename the entire section of Clark Street as "Holt Rd. Extension" and to so notify the appropriate businesses.