HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-14 Board of Selectmen MinutesJusty 14, 1986 continued c~,,
Executive Secret~ation
Keith Bergman submitted his resignation from the position to take a po~ition.of Town Adminis-
trator with the Town of Scituate, MA. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch, voted
unanimously to accept resignation effective August 6, 1986 with a lump sum payment.
Town MAna__aef~Search
'Chairman Salisbury reported that Merle Strousse has turned down the offer of employment due to
the high cost of housing. Mr. Salisbury suggested that a second advertising campaign ~ould be
initiated, or an MMA consultant, Dick Banner could be hired to recruit applicants for a fee of
approximately $3,000. Selectman Smith suggested that the ad be placed again with a more
specific salary and adhere to an absolute decline. Selectman Graham voiced his support for
first-round candidate Richard Bowen, and Selectman Crouch added that he was his second.choice
and would like to make him an offer of employment. Selectman,Graham also added that he is
strongly opposed to readvertising at this point. Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Smith,
voted 3-2(Graham, Crouch opposed) to readvertise the position. On the issue of the consultant,
Dick Bennett, Mr. Crouch stated that he would not support hiring a consultant to do the very
thing that the search committee was accused of doing, to which Selectman Graham added his
opposition to doing this under the gun. Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Smith, voted
3-2(Graham, Crouch opposed) to meet with the consultant to understand what he would propose
to undertake.
Conservation Commission: Ad Hoc Member
The. Boardvoted unanimously to appoint Henry Fink as an ad hoc member to conduct some testing
on private property for the commission for a period of one year.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
Hearing:Request to Transfer Restaurant AllAlcoholic license~of Cahoots
A public hearingwas conducted on this date on the application of Vincent Fiore, d/b/a/ VinnY's
to transfer~the license of Andy & Harry, Inc., d/b/a Cahoots, 815 Turnpike Street. The Board
reviewed-correspondence from landlord, Willows, Inc. that the transfer of the lease to Fiore
has not been approved. Chairman Bahrawy stated that he would wish to,continue the hearing
until such time as he is able to follow through on adverse information received on the
applicant, Vincent Fiore, concerning posession with intent to distribute a Class B substance.
Atty. TomiJian, representing the applicant, warned the Board to be careful what is said about
hisclient. Upon a motion ~y Smith, seconded by Crouch, voted 4-1(Graham opposed) to deny the
application.
I~-~in~: Request for Restaurant All Alcoholic license for Mill Restaurant
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public hearing was conducted on this date on the application of G. Brao£ey Richards of RY~
="to operate a fOod and liquor establishment at 166 Elm Street (Kenics complex). Attorney David
Sullivan reported that the building known as building #11 will be completely renovated to
create a fine dining restaurant and will seat approx. 120-140 people in about 9,000 sq. ft.
Hi added that a special permit has been gram:ed and they hiring a manager and will return for
a change in manager at a future date. Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Smith, voted
unanimously to intend to issue the license subject to final approval of the Fire, Health and
Building Departments, and that the lounge not occupy more than 800 sq. ft.
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary*********************** ~ J Clerk
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July 28, 1986
The Board held-a regular meeting om this date with 4 members.present: Chairman Charles A.
Salisbury, John W. Graham, Christine M~ Smith, and Ramsay A. Bahrawy; Executive Secretary
Keith A. Bergman. Selectman Crouch out sick. The warrant was approved as submitted.
Mass. Electric Petitions:Ash Street, Dale St., Sharpner's Pond Rd.
Voted unanimously to approve underground cable on Ash St. to service new development; primary
cable on Dale St.; 5 poles on Sharpner's Pond Rd. to service Eastern Tank.
New England Telephone Petition: Dale St.
Voted unanimously to approve buried cable on Dale Street subject to special permit.
,osition 2½ 0verrid~Ballot ~uestion
Board reviewed whether to vote to' place an override question on the November ballot, as the
statutory deadline for doing so is the first Wednesday in August. Executive Secretary Keith
Bergman reported that it would take a vote of 4 board memebers to place the question, on the
ballot, and suggested the question be for $1,000,000 which would take a 2/3 majority vote.
Advisory Board Chairman Francia Lindon urged the Board to look into the accuracy of the new
growth figures. Mark DiSalvo of the School Dept. reported that the School Committee supports
an override question, and will consider a revenue-sharing proposal with other town departments
for a period of one year. The Board voted to schedule a meeting for the following Thursday
evening to decide whether or not to place the question before the voters.
4th of Ju~ Celebration
~r~nk Dushame, ac~ti-v~ties coordinator for the Civic Holiday Celebrations Committee met with
the Board to discuss concerns with the 4th of July celebration. Chairman Salisbury reported
on correspondence from Gayton Osgood reporting his concern with the parking of many vehicles
on the sensitive turf, and carnival-like atmosphere, and public drinking. Upon a motion by