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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-31 Board of Selectmen MinutesMarch 31, 1986 continued 5'/? Captier Industries: George Schruender reported that the IDFA has unanimously approved a $1 million bond for this project, to be located in a small industrial park on Rte. 114, near tbs ~lding academy. Marie Hauville, owner-operator, stated that the nature of the business is to import parts from France and assemble here, a compact laboratory filtering system, with no testing dona here. The facility is expected to occupy 15,000 sq. ft. of a condominium complex. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch, it was voted unanimously to approve a $1 million industrial development bond for the Realty Trust. 3rd Fire Station Chief Dolan and John Maguire of the Bd. of Fire Engineers reported that it is their intention to request to withdraw two of the three articles pertaining to the 3rd fire station at the April 26th, 1986 ATM, adding that the proposed site is not economically feasible due to the fact that the sub-structure is unstable. Chief Dolan requested the Board's support for the Bldg. Committee article. Upon a motion by Graham, seconded by .Smith, it was voted unanimously to support the Bd. of Fire Engineers proposal to withdraw the two associated articles. EOCD Incentive Aid Grant Upon a-mo~ip,~.b~iTGraha~, se~Conded by, Cronhh, it was voted unanimously, to d41egate administration ~f~he gr~n~='~6 look at integrating th~ s6hool/mUnicipal managem&nt system 'to Exec.:S~cretary Keith Bergman. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: One Day Liquor:" BU Conference Center The Board voted unanimously to approve a one day all alcoholic license for BU for April 2 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m, The Board requested that BU contact the licensing chairman to advise of each future license request. : One Day Auction: New England Auction The Board revlewd a request of New England Auction to conduct an auction of the store equipment of Den Rock Liquors(not to include alcohol) on April 2nd. A recommendation by Police Dept. suggested 2 police officers be present. Upon a motion to grantee' license for the event. Discussion on need for police officers present. Upon a motion to amend motion by Salisbury, seconded by Smith, voted'3-2(Croueh, Graham, Bahrawy opposed) to include words that a police officer be present, if the Police Dept. insists. The Board also voted to inform the Police Chief that in accordance with MGL C.100, s.10, he is "~elegated. a~'the local auction permit agent, voted 4-1( Bahrawy opposed). ~REGULAR BUSINESS: Meetin~ to Review Warrant The Board voted to sehdule a special meeting for April 17th to review the 1986 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Patriot Street Residents' Complaints Selectman Smith reported on on-going complaints from residents in'the area of noise and litter problems from·the Grogan's field area. The Board authorized Keith and Ms. Smith to meet with parks director, Supt. Joseph Borgesi, to resolve this issue. General Revenue Sharin8 Selectman Graham recommended~the Board write letters of support for 100% reimbursement from local aid for federal revenue sharing losses. Voted to write to Rep~ Hermanm and Senator Costello to communicate ~~ ~..,~~ sentiments. Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ********************************--***** Clerk April 14, 1986 The Board held their regular meeting on this date with four members present: Chairman Charles A.Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsay A. Bahrawy; Exeo. Secretary Keith A. Bergman. The warrant and minutes were approved as presented. Allocation of FY 86 Property Tax-Classes of Property The Board reviewed the adoption of percentages of local property tax levy to be borne by each ' class of real and personal property for FY 86. Frantic Lindon, Chairman'.of the Advisory Board proposed having commercial and industrial properties bear a larger percentage of the tax burden, adding that the values of these properties has not escalated at the same rate as residential, therefore causing the taxes to actually go down in some cases on commercial/industrial property. Exec. Secretary Keith Bergman reported that the Board must make 3 determinations: 1) adopt a residential factor (what share of the tax will be borne by residential property); 2) see whether to establish a discount for open space property; 3) to see whether to grant an exemption on residential property which are principal residences. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Bahrawy, it was voted unanimously to vote for a residential factor of 1 (each class will bear its fair share of the tax burden). Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously note to grant am exemption for residential use for this year.