MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY - DECEMBER 19, 2005 - 7:00 PM
WILLIAM HILTON CENTER
PRESENT: Selectmen Henry Richenburg, Chairman, Robert Carroll, Ed Hunt, Jerry Klima, and Fred Knowles
ALSO PRESENT: Neil Harrington, Town Manager and Janet Flannery, Secretary
I. Call to Order/Salute to the Flag
Chairman Richenburg called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II. Acceptance of Minutes - none
III. Old Business
DECM/Roland Couillard Seeking Support of the Board for a LIP
Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to remove from the table.
Mr. Harrington informed the Board that he went to the Planning Board meeting last week to ask them to approve the agreement between Mr. Couillard and the Planning Board which would allow the Planning Board to rescind their previous vote and allow the applicant to construct his project as previously planned and by doing so he would not need to continue with the 40B. The Planning Board agreed to the terms and designated the Chairman to sign the agreement, then Mr. Couillard will sign and the transaction will be complete. Therefore, no action is required this evening and it was suggested that this be tabled.
Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to table until the next meeting.
Class I License - National Sales - 10 Main St.
Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to remove from the table.
Chairman Richenburg said there was a question on this Class I license as to whether Daytech is an authorized manufacturer. Selectman Klima said Town Counsel’s opinion makes it clear that anyone who wishes to have a Class I license must have an agreement with an authorized representative of an automobile manufacturer. In his opinion, based on what the Board knows, Daytech is not a manufacturer, and fundamentally the principal business the applicant is proposing is not new motor vehicles and in Selectman Klima’s opinion the Town is not allowed to issue the Class I license. Selectman Knowles agreed, but was hoping that something could be worked out because of the nice job the applicant did in cleaning up the property, but he did agree that Daytech does not quality for a Class I license. After some discussion the applicant stated that he will withdraw his application at this time and come back at another time with a new application and the franchise agreement.
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING OF DEC. 19, 2005
IV. New Business
License Renewals:
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a Common Victualer license for: Haley’s Diner - 6 Elm St. For 2005 and 2006, Pat’s Diner - 11 Bridge Rd., and The Olde Towne Tavern - 34 Bridge Rd.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to approve renewal of a Entertainment license for: Olde Towne Tavern - 34 Bridge Rd., Cinemagic - 6 Merrill St., Joe’s Playland - 15 Broadway, and Pat’s Diner - 11 Bridge Rd.
Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Klima; Voted to approve renewal of a Entertainment license for Kitten’s - 99 Bridge Rd. 1 for videos & pool tables and 1 for music and live entertainment. VOTE: 4 - yea’s - Selectman Hunt abstained.
Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Klima; Voted to approve renewal of a Sunday license for Kitten’s - 99 Bridge Rd. VOTE: 4 - yea’s - Selectman Hunt abstained.
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to approve renewal of a General license for: Hall’s Towing & Repair - 205 Lafayette Rd., and Cinemagic - 6 Merrill St.
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to approve renewal of a Repair license for: Stan’s Place - 205 Lafayette Rd.
Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to approve renewal of a Class II license for: Congdon Auto Repair & Sales - 50 Elm St., Essex County Motor Cars - 200 Lafayette Rd., Cars of Yesteryear’s - 42-44 Bridge Rd., Performance Distributing, Inc. - 211 Lafayette Rd., and DPW Associates - 98 Elm St.
b. New Licenses:
Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to approve a General license for: Adaptive Technology Consulting - 102 Bridge Rd., AKS Enterprises, Inc. D/b/a Richdale - 2 Elm St. (New management) and C&C Liquor Locker, Inc. D/b/a State Line Liquors - 50 Elm St.
c. Committee Appointments
Planning Board - 1 opening - 1 applicant - Lisa Lane
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Carroll; Unanimously voted to appoint Lisa Lane to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Board.
d. Update/Presentation: Fire Chief Richard Souliotis
Chief Souliotis reported that the Fire Dept. Has had several training session in the past 6 months dealing with a variety of issues, such as National Incident Management Training. The first part of the on-going training has been completed which is necessary in order to be eligible for future grants. The two trainer’s are Capt. Steve Lesage and Lt. Jay Pollard.
The Fire Academy held an all day training session in November on suspicious packages and explosive devices and how to recognize them.
Currently all full time personnel are involved in several committees which include Capt. Mike Merritt on the school safety committee; two firefighters have completed the Project Lifesaver Training along with the Police Dept.
This month the Fire Dept. Has been out inspecting the bars and nightclubs with the Building Inspector for compliance with the new laws that will take effect within the next year as a result of the RI night club tragedy. Another new law that will be going into affect is the new 26F inspections which are smoke detector inspections required when selling a home or building a new one. With this new law, residents will now be required to install carbon monoxide detectors along with the smoke detectors after the first of the year.
A dive team was recently formed with 3 other communities: Amesbury, Merrimac, and Haverhill; 4 of Salisbury’s firefighters are involved in this.
The Department’s call volume is up 150 calls over last year.
e. Approve Taxicab License issued by Town Clerk
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Carroll; Unanimously voted to approve as requested.
V. Comments by Visitors - none
VI. Sewer/Water
VII. Correspondence
· Letter from West Side Truck Equipment with his yearly donation to be used at the discretion of the Board. Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to give the donation to Santa’s Helper.
VIII. Hearings - none
IX. Town Manager’s Report
Mr. Harrington summarized his written report, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these Minutes.
X. Selectmen’s Report
Selectman Klima announced that there will be a meeting at the School tomorrow night at 7:00 PM to review the draft housing plan that the Housing Committee has been working on. After that the plan will be submitted to the Selectmen for review and approval.
Selectman Knowles asked how the filling of the design review committee was coming along and the Manager said he has a ways to go in getting all positions filled and is working on that. Selectman Knowles also asked if there is any plan for controlling traffic in the square once the new bank is built and the Manager said the traffic plan has been approved by the Planning Board.
Selectman Hunt said he would like information on the parking meters, parking lot, comfort stations/restrooms and anything pertaining to monies coming into the Town from those departments; how much came in last fiscal year and what it cost to generate those funds.
Chairman Richenburg wished everyone in Town a Merry Christmas. The next meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2006.
XI. Executive Session
Motion by Selectman Richenburg, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to go into executive session at 7:55 PM for the purpose of discussing the Board’s strategy with regard to pending litigation relative to Kendell Lane and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and to adjourn without returning to open session. Those present will be the full Board of Selectman, Town Manager, Town Counsel Atty. Jeanne McKnight, and the Board’s secretary. Roll vote: Selectman Knowles - yes; Selectman Hunt - yes; Selectman Carroll - yes; Selectman Klima - yes; Chairman Richenburg - yes.
XII. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned after Executive Session at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Janet E. Flannery, Secretary
Approved:______________________________
Fred Knowles, Clerk