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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-09 Board of Selectmen MinutesLICENSING COMMISSIONE'IS: Jilly's Hearin$ A public':hearing was conducted on this date to see what action should be taken with regard the Ail Alcoholic Restaurant license issued to Town Line Restaurant, d/b/a Jilly's for failure to exercise the license at the licensed premises. It was noted~that the restaurant is no longer in business at that address, and that in fact, the structure was raized to make way for a new complex. Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconddd by Crouch, voted 4-0 to cancel the license effective December'31, 1987. Request for Common Victualer-Once Upon a Store A public hearing was conducted on this date on the application of Joseph Fiorenza to operate a specialty foods store':az Willow Tree Place, 733 Turnpike St. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, to grant the license subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. Request for Peddler's Permit- Troop 81 John Cummings on behalf of Scout Troopi81 requested a peddler's permit for the purpose of selling Christmas trees and wreaths and December 5 &6 and 12&13 at the Trinitarian Church on Elm Street. Motin by Graham, seconded by Salisbury, 4-0 to grant the license, waving the fee. Taxi Resulations Motion by Crouch, seconded by Salisbury to adopt the Keghlations as amended. Discussion re: Special Town Meeting. The Board discussed the 9 articles on the warrant for the 12/10 Special Town Meeting and some basic strategy. Town Manager Paul Sharon reported on the effect of the first 2 articles on the water rates (Mazurenko acquisition and additional $4}5 m for water treatment facility). The worst case on the Mazurenko acquisition would cause the rates to rise .20¢ per 100 c.foot and the $4.5 mappropriation would cause it to rise another .200. Mr. Sharon added that the rates would be at $1.50/c.f.'ih 1991 without the addition'of these 2 articles. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Bahrawy to support Article 1 and the associated water rate increases which will fund the purchase,'3-1 (Bahrawy opposed). Motion by Crouch, seconded 'by Bahrawy, 4-0 to support Article 2. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Bahrawy, 4-0 to support Article 3-purchase of a fire truck at $300~000. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Salisbury, 4-0 to support Article 4-appropriation.of $5,000 for Spring 1988 Hazardous Waste Collection. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Bahrawy, 4~0 to support Articles 5&6- acceptance of grant funds for public schools. The.Board voted to take ho.action at this time on Article 7, 8 & 9. Select~an'Bahrawy expresse. a concern that as communit~ leaders, the Board should take a position on articles 7 & 8. Motion]by Salisbury, seconded by Bahrawy, 4-0 to schedule, a hearing on 11/23 for the purposes of gaining public input and to formulate a recommendation for Spec. Town Mtg. Appointment of Police Reserve Officer The Board voted 4-0 to appoint Kevin Roman as a reserve police officer subject to passing pre- employment testing and effective 11/9. 'Appointment of Finance Director Town Manager Paul Sharon announced his choice for Finance Director to replace recently retired Jim Dewhirst as Charles F. Mansfield, who is presently Asst. Finance Director, and requested the Board's concurrence in accordance with the Charter. Selectman Bahrawy took'exceptlon to the recruitment process. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Salisbury,~3-0-1' (Bahrawy abstaining) to uphold the appointment of Mr. Mansfield as Director. Mr. Sharon added that he was very pleased with both Ken Anthony and Fred Mansfield. Executive"Session ,. The Board voted un~o'udy' to go into executive session for the purposes of 'discussing acqui- sition of property-Mazurenko. ,,~ Catherine J. Hicks, Administrative Assistant***************.~/~z&~, Clerk The Board he~d~a regula~ession on this date with 4 members present: J~_p ~ra~am, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth Crouch, Ramsey Bahrawy; Town Manager Paul Sharon. Christine Smith away on vacation. Presentation by TEENCO Bruce Butterfield and several of the officers of the newly-formed teen years activity group" TEENCO gave the Board a brief presentation on what the group intends to accomplish. Mr. Butterfield reported that the idea has received much enthusiasm in the 13,14 and 15 year old age group, with.the objective of estalbishing a charter and to. develop some ac~ivities programs. Mr. Butterfield added that an election will be held in February for the officers. TEENCO member, Vinnie Grasso reported that membership will cost $3, and some of the activities will be thanksgiving dinners for seniors, battle of the bands, dances, movies, skiparties,~ ~asino,~night~ concert'trips;~etc.,twith the funds to be raised through special raffles. Mr. BuCterfield added that in'addition to sponsoring special dinners for. the seniors, programs for handicapped children will be developed. The Board expressed their thanks to the represen- tatives, and'their gratification in the inter~t shown by them.