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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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January 3, 1996
PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Pasquale Ai ,kd fiir{ TS
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1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of
alleigance.
A. Warrant No. 27
MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 27 in the amount of $1,579,051.69.
(Robinson - Pasquale) All in favor. Chairman Royle abstained from all
Board of Health items. Passed.
B. Warrant No. 28
MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 28 in the amount of $767,527.41.
(Robinson - Pasquale) All in favor. Chairman Royle abstained from all
Board of Health items. PASSES.
C. Licenses and Permits
Common Victualler application for LeBamba Mexican Restaurant
MOTION: To approve.
(Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES.
Auctioneer Special Permit Application for Custom Liquidators of America on March 16
at the Holiday Inn
MOTION: To approve.
(Pasquale- Robinson) all in favor. PASSES.
Chairman Royle stated that she sent a letter to the owners of 1 Fowler Street asking them
if they rent office space to Harvey Gack d/b /a PATNA (Class II License holder). The
owners of the office building responded that they do not rent office space to PATNA.
MOTION: To hold a public hearing to determine whether or not PATNA's Class II
license is valid because it lists 1 Fowler Street as their office location.
(Pasquale - Ronald) (3 -0 -1) Selectman Robinson abstains. PASSES.
Mr. Gack should be notified of the public hearing via certified mail to 1 Fowler Street.
D. Minutes
® Minutes of December 13, 1995
MOTION: To approve.
(Ronald - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES.
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• Minutes of December 21, 1995
Chairman Royle stated that she forgot to state that she abstained from the vote on the
renewal of LaDonna's weekday music machine license at the Selectmen's December 21
meeting and requested the minutes be amended to reflect the abstention because her son
is an employee of LaDonna's.
MOTION: To approve the minutes of December 21, 1995.
(Pasquale - Ronald) (3 -0 -1) Selectman Robinson abstained. PASSES,
E. Correspondence
Resident
Letter from Leonard Epstein to the Board of Selectmen reaffirming his interest in serving
on the Board of Library Trustees
Board and Committee
Letter from David V. Dinneen to the Board of Selectmen recommending the
reappointment of Jeffrey Sienna and Robert Andrews to the Airport Commission
Letter to the Board of Selectmen fiom the Municipal Building Conmmittee concerning the
Selectmen's appointment of an associate member
Miscellaneous
Letter from Mass Municipal Association to the Board of Selectmen with attached results
of the Annual Report contest
Letter from VersaCare to Dianne Royle, Chairperson, Board of Selectmen, thanking her
for participating in the Strategic Planning Focus Group recently held in the conumurity
Letter from Robert P. Demeo, Marion, concerning the cormnuter parking surveillance
system
Letter from CVI to the Board of Selectmen stating that CVI's merger with Time Warner
will become effective January 5, 1996
F. Introduction of New Town Engineer
Mr. Williams introduced the new Town Engineer, Lee Azinheira, to the Board of
Selectman and public.
2. 7:50 PM Finance Committee Appointments and Board of Library Trustees
Appointments
• Finance Committee
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Selectman Pasquale nominated Walter Wilk to serve on the Finance Conunittee for a
three year term to expire January 1, 1999, which received two votes, from Selectmen
Pasquale and Robinson.
Clerk Ronald nominated James Bilodeau to serve on the Finance Commnittee for a three
year term to expire January 1, 1999, which also received two votes from Chairman Royle
and Clerk Ronald.
Clerk Ronald switched his vote to Mr. Wilk, who then received three out of four votes
and was appointed to the Finance Committee.
• Board of Library Trustees
Selectman Pasquale nominated Leonard Epstein to serve on the Board of Library
Trustees, who received four nominations and was appointed to the Board of Library
Trustees.
3. Town Manager Report
• Williams Street Bridge
Mi•. Williams informed the Selectmen that a public discussion has been scheduled for
January 17 at 8:00 PM concerning the Williams Sheet bridge and the Williams street
residents have been invited.
Chairman Royle stated that she feels the concerns of the Board are the location of the
bridge and the conservation land adjacent to the bridge. Clerk Ronald stated that it is his
opinion that the bridge should be opened and the Town should explore the possibility of
funding it.
Selectman Pasquale requested a file of Williams Street bridge be put together for each of
the Selectmen including the original closure of the bridge, the reason for its closure, and
recommendations of public safety officials. Selectman Pasquale also stated that he agrees
that the bridge needs to be opened.
4. Discussion with Municipal Building Committee Chairman David Young and
Town Counsel Robert Mangiaratti
Attorney Mangiaratti answered each of the Selectmen's questions outlined in the Town
Manager's letter to him dated December 22, 1995, relative to the appeal of the variance
for the Park Row School /Town Hall project. Chairman Royle inquired about the 60 -day
extension of the bid from Consigli Construction for the Park Row School.
David Young, Municipal Building Committee Chairman, gave an update on the schedule
for the West Mansfield Fire Station. The project will be beginning in February and