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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-21 Board of Selectmen MinutesSe~ember 21, 1987 continued ,137 GLSD ADHoc CommitCe__e %electman Crouch voiced his concern about recent news artfales reporting that the ban on private septage trucks may be lifted. Motion,by"CrouOh, seconded by Salisbury, 4-0 to send a letter to the District and the Town's representative requesting that they not change the status until all the test rssutlts are in. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Rosie's Cakes and More A hearing was conducted on this date on the application of Rosemary Gordon to operate "Rosie's Cakes and More" at 56 Water Street. Ms. Gordon reported that her business will be primarily specialty cakes and party favors, and that her family had operated the Blue Bonnett Bakery in Lawrence for years. Motion by Smith; seconded by Crouch, 4-0 to approve and welcome her business to the Town. Discussion re: Tax~ Licensing Chairman Bahrawy reviewed the draft regulations with the Board and it was 'voted to authorize the Chairman to review them with the Police Chief and bring them back for further discussion. ~ Catherine Ji Hicks, Administrative Assistant*****************~ Clerk September 28, 1987 The Board held a regular meeting on this dat~wi-~all members present: Chairman John W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Christine I~. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsay A. Bahrawy; Town Manager/PeAl D. Sharon. Public Hearins: New En8. Tel. The Board unanimously approved the petition of NE Tel to install.approximately 10 feet of burie~ cable"to service Bulger's Animal Hospital. interviews:-,CbnservatiOn Commission The Board interviewed Karen Jacobs Gold for a vacancy on the Conservation'Commission and had previously interviewed PaulTTariot and Joseph Averka. The results of the balloting were as follows: 4 votes-Tariot; 1 vote-Averka (Smith); also voted to appt. J.'Averk~ & K. Gold as volunteers; Interviews: Local Arts Council The Board interviewed Karen Jacob~-Gold for the vacancy on the Local Arts Council and had results of the balloting were as follows: ~ votes- previously interviewed Alice Josepbs ~. The Averka; 1 vote-Gold (Salisbury). ' ,~ : ' ~ ~ -,,~d ~ ,~,~,~ ~-~ '4~:. u,~]~ Gr. Pond Rd. Truck Exclusion Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that the truck exclusion went into effect on September 10th and the results have been excellent. He further reported that all documentation indicates the entire length of Gr. Pond Rd. was at issue. '~TO eliminate that portion which runs past Brooks School would not provide~enough data to approve the exclusion. Declaration of Surplus Property The Board reviewed correspondence from Public Works Director Paul Niman to declare the. fOlloWing equipment surplus: 1974 Wayne Street Sweeper; 1945 Mack Fire Truck; 1975 Toro'~ Snowblower. Motion by Smith, seconded by Salisbury, unanimously voted to delcare surplus and authorize the Director dispose.of the equipment by competitive.bid. Ipswich River Watershed District Rep. Appt. · Town Manager Paul Sharon:recommended that the Bdard appoint Public Works Director Paul Niman to the Ipswich River Watershed District. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Bahrawy, voted unanim- ously. Gr. Lawrence Sanitary District Selectman Crouch expressed his' concern that the GLSD has dropped the ban on the private ~eptage haulers,.and requested that the Board request Town Counsel to assist with legal opinion and possible action and b~ present at the next Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Mr. CrouCh further reported that only 2½ phases of a 5 phase testing program have been completed, and they show that there is a violatioh of standards at the facility. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Bearins: McAloOhs A hearing was conducted on this date on a. police report of unproper activity after business hours at the McAloons package store. Manager Wm. Buco was present on McAloons behalf. Bahrawy reported that Mr. Buco's attorney could not be present and asked for postponmsnt. Voted to deny the request for postponment. Off.~o,~'reported on the activity which took place on September 15th, in which he found Mr. Buco and 4 other persons in the store after hours. Ha'further repOrted that no charges have been brought due to lack of evidence, although it was apparent that a person under 21 years of age had consumed alcohol. Mr. Bueo defended the activity and'then apologized and reported tha~ this would not happen, again. He stated that his ear had broken down and he was waiting for a ride, and that there ware having pizza and milk.