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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-20-1995BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 1995 9� OCT a Alf O: 19 )L ;a P -r, CH0QETTS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Pasquale, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Colella and Robinson William F. Williams, Town Manager Christopher Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager The meeting was called to order at 7:30 followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant Nos. 12 & 13 Warrant No. 12 - $2,037,262.04 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 12 in the amount of $2,037,262.04. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. • Warrant No. 13 - $1,772,795.62 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 13 in the amount of $1,772,795.62. (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. B. Licenses and Permits Application for an Auctioneer's Special Permit from Benson Associates for October 5, 1995 MOTION: To approve the auctioneer's special permit for October 5, 1995. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. o Application for a Common Victualler's License for Bombalini's, 54 -56 Pratt Sheet Tabled until a full Board is present. • RutnRumrer Wine and Spirits Package Store Alcohol License Certificate reflecting the Change in Corporate Name MOTION: To sign the license. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. "7:40 PM Selectman Robinson entered the meeting. ® Recreation Department Parade Permit Application for Sunday, October 29, 1995 MOTION: To approve the parade permit for October 29, 1995. (Colella- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. o Application for a Common Victualler's License for Bombalini's, 54 -56 Pratt Sheet MOTION: To approve the common victualler license for Bombalinis on Pratt Street. (Colella- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. • Application for a Weekday Music Machine for Bombalini's, 54 -56 Pratt Sheet MOTION: To approve a weekday music machine for Bombalini's on Pratt Street. (Colella- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. C. Minutes of September 6, 1995 MOTION: To approve the minutes of September 6, 1995. (Ronald - Colella) (3 -0 -1) Selectman Robinson Abstained. PASSES. D. Correspondence ACTION: Resident Correspondence: Request from Robert and Mary Bridges, 38 West Church Street, requesting that parking along their side of West Church Street be limited to two hours with attached recormnendation from the Police Department MOTION: To approve two -hour parking on West Church Street. (Colella- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Request from Margaret Flannery, Daughters of the American Revolution, that the Selectmen proclaim this week as Constitution Week Letter from Michael Dukakis, Chairman, United Nations Association of Greater Boston, requesting the Selectmen proclaim October 24 United Nations Day MOTION: To proclaim October 24 United Nations Day. (Colella- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER: Resident: Letter from Robert Morrison, Overflow Gardens, requesting the speed limit on Route 106 be reduced to 40 MPH Acting Chairman Pasquale suggested that Mr. Morrison be informed of actions being taken by the Tou,n and State. Letter fi•om Richard & Lauren Rackette, 87 West Street, expressing displeasure that a special permit was issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals to Old Colony Motors and stating that they were not notified of the public hearing for the special permit Letter from Marianne Macdonald to the Board of Selectmen requesting to be the Town's representative on a task force for the AMTRAK Electrification project Letter from Barbara Bayou, South Main Street resident, expressing displeasure over Great Woods concert noise Miscellaneous: Letter from Celeste Valliere, Gardner, MA, expressing displeasure with the lack of regard to the public health by the management of Great Woods Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Joseph Ditchman, Ostendorf - Morris, regarding creation of a parking area on Cleveland Twist property 2. Constitution Week Proclamation Margaret Flannery of the Mansfield Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was present. Ms. Flannery explained the importance of Constitution Week and events that will take place to celebrate. MOTION: To proclaim September 17 -23, 1995, Constitution Week. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Acting Chairman Pasquale presented Ms. Flannery with a proclamation declaring September 17 -23 Constitution Week. 3. Hillside Adult Day Health Care Proclamation Celine Hassell of Hillside Adult Day Health Care was present. Ms. Hassell explained the importance of Adult Day Health Care and summarized events that have taken place and will take place to celebrate adult day health care this week. MOTION: To proclaim September 17 -23, 1995, adult day health care center week. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Questions and Comments Karl Clenuney, 750 So. Main Sheet, inquired about a discussion the Selectmen had at their September 13 workshop concern the small sewer extension policy. Richard Devine, 6 Morgan Road, asked if a letter had been sent to the Attorney General regarding the override question at the October 94 Special Town Meeting and if a response had been received. Mr. Devine also requested the name of the person the letter was sent to. 5. Council on Aging Interview - Two Applicants - One Vacancy Both applicants, Jeanne Heaton and James Leonard, were present for the interview with the Selectmen. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions concerning why hey should be appointed to the Council on Aging, what they could bring to the Council on Aging, and what they would like to do differently if appointed. Selectman Colella nominated Jeanne Heaton, who received three votes (Acting Chairman Pasquale and Selectmen Robinson and Colella) and was appointed for a term to expire January 1, 1997. Clerk Ronald nominated James Leonard, who received one vote from Clerk Ronald. 6. 8:15 Town Manager Report A. Special Town Meeting Date Mr. Williams requested the Selectmen vote to set the Special Town Meeting date as they discussed at their September 13 workshop. MOTION: To set the Special Town Meeting date for November 6, 1995, which will allow time to gather information. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. When asked by the Selectmen if the later Special Town Meeting date would effect any projects, Mr. Williams responded that it would effect one item for payment of a bill for the School Buildings project. B. Municipal Building Committee Appointments Acting Chairman Pasquale requested this item be postponed until a full Board is present. C. Special Town Meeting & Financing Issues ssues Mr. Williams confirmed his understanding of the Selectmen's consensus of Free Cash requests vs. capital improvements. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was unless a project is an emergency because of timing or safety issues, it should be held off until budget time.