MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING

MONDAY - JANUARY 23, 2006 - 7:00 PM

WILLIAM HILTON CENTER

 

PRESENT:     Selectmen Jerry Klima, Vice Chairman, Robert Carroll, Ed Hunt, and Fred Knowles

ABSENT:       Chairman Henry Richenburg

 

ALSO PRESENT:  Neil Harrington, Town Manager and Janet Flannery, Secretary

 

I.          Call to Order/Salute to the Flag

Vice Chairman Klima called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

 

II.        Acceptance of Minutes

Minutes of December 19, 2005

Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of Dec. 19, 2005 with the following correction: page 4. Section X 1st paragraph, 3rd line, strike “then approved at Town Meeting” and insert “and approval.

 

III.       Old Business

LandscapeXpress - 109-113 Rabbit Rd.

Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to remove from the table.

Discussion ensued regarding the two issues; one pertaining to the odor and the other with the materials being brought in.  It was then suggested that the matter be tabled until the next meeting. Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to table until the next meeting scheduled for February 13, 2006.

 

Vynorious Piledriving, Inc. - 150 Elm St.

Atty. Peter Caruso representing Vynorious Piledriving was present and Vice Chairman Klima explained that their have been questions raised regarding the use of the property, whether it was a non-conforming use, and he questioned some of the buildings and their use.  Atty. Caruso stated that the business has been there for 34 years and in 1994, when Mr. Francoeur purchased the business he appeared before the various boards and got approval for expansion and it’s been the same since then and his client bought the business from Mr. Francoeur in 2004.  He further stated that there have been no violations issued by the Town and that tonight’s purpose is for the issuance of a business license and there is nothing pointed out tonight to deviate from issuing the license.  Vice Chairman Klima suggested that this be deferred until the next meeting in order to get reports from the Building Inspector and Health Agent.  His suggestion is based on a complaint letter the Board received from an abutter with numerous complaints pertaining to the use, the noise, traffic hazard and the mud and dust created by the trucks when they leave the property.

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Knowles; Voted to issue the license.

VOTE: 2 yea’s - 2 nay’s.

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Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to table until the next meeting.

 

IV.       New Business

License Renewals:

Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a Common Victualer license: Jackie’s Place - 99 Lafayette Rd., The Brazilian’s Place - 10B Elm St., Marshview Café, Inc. - 15 Bridge Rd., Winner’s Circle - 211 Elm St., David’s Fish Market - 54 Bridge Rd., and Salisbury Mini Mart - 192 Elm St.

 

Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Knowles; Voted to approve the renewal of a Common Victualer license to Lee Hunt’s Seafood.  VOTE: 3 yea’s - Selectman Hunt abstained.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Selectman Knowles, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a General license to: TH Glennon Co., Inc. - 26 Fanaras Drive, Parker Fence - 43 Main St., Salisbury Auto Parts - 158 Bridge Rd., Owl Beaver Traders - 8B Beach Rd., The Glass Guys, Inc. - 123 Bridge Rd., Jim Phillips Firewood Sales - 57 Main St., U-Haul of Salisbury - 1 Merrill St., Fleshink Tattoo - 111 Lafayette Rd., The Stage of Newburyport - 141 Bridge Rd., Paws 4 Play - 93 Bridge Rd., and Anderson Landscaping - 168 Elm St.

 

Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of Entertainment licenses for the Winner’s Circle - 211 Elm St. (Karaoke/Arcade/Jukebox - 3 licenses).

 

Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a Sunday license for the Winner’s Circle - 211 Elm St.

 

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Carroll; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a Repair license for: Coastal Customs Speed Shop - 193 Elm St. And Cassidy’s Auto Body - 29 Locust St.

 

Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a Class II license for: Crystal Motors - 192 Elm St., and Advantage Auto Sales - 137 Lafayette Rd.

 

b.  New Licenses - no applications received.

 

c.  Committee Appointments - none

 

 

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d.  Update/Presentation: Library

Ms. Terry Kyrios, Director was happy to announce that this is the first year since 2002 that they received certification without submitting a request for a waiver.  She also received $8,698.99 in a State-aid package and has completed her course work and received certification in October.

It’s been a busy year for the Library: they are open 32 hours in 4 days a week.  Registered borrowers is up by 163 making a total of 4,259 borrowers, total circulation is up 3,416 over 2004, and they had the best attendance ever in last year’s summer program: 118 signed up and 84 completed.

The patron computer user program was down from last year, partly due to the fact that the computers were down for several weeks.  The only big maintenance project was the concrete pad at the front door that had to be replaced.  There are still issues with the heating and cooling but they are being dealt with.  She is involved with the long range plan and is working on getting on file with the State which will enable her to get more grants and it will help her focus on what needs to be done over the next 5 years.  She feels the library has to grow and become more of a part of the community and become more active as the community changes.

 

e.  Verizon/National Grid USA - Set Hearing Date for construction of a line of undergound electric conduits on Ferry Rd. And one for National Grid to construct a line of underground conduit on First St. (2 hearings)

Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to schedule the two hearings on February 13, 2006: the first at 7:00 PM and the other at 7:35 PM.

 

f.  Holy Family Hospital Foundation re: Sports for Life 2006

Holy Family Hospital Foundation wrote re: their annual “Sports for Life”.  This is a 40-mile bike ride up the coast with a 5k walk the following day.  The route is 1A from the Salisbury Reservation to Odiorne State Park and back and they requested permission of the Board to pass through Salisbury again as in the past two years.  The event is scheduled for May 20th.

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to approve the request subject to the same condition set in the last 2 years.  Specifically: 1) the coordinator must notify the Chief of Police in writing as to the date and time of the event, including number of staff & participants, estimated set-up time and estimated time of return and completion.  This should be done as soon as possible to enable the Police Dept. to properly plan for the event.  2) The Selectmen must receive a copy of all disclaimers, signed by participants.  Under no circumstances will anyone, not signing a disclaimer be allowed to pass through this Town as part of the event – copies of all disclaimers are to be sent to the Selectmen’s office prior to May 20th.  3) Selectmen’s office is to be notified immediately of any changes which occur to the Sports for Life event affecting the Town of Salisbury.  It will also be noted that the Town of Salisbury is not liable for any injuries to staff, promoters, participants and spectators that they may sustain, nor any damage that may occur to their equipment or property.

 

V.        Comments by Visitors -none

 

VI.       Sewer/Water

 

VII.     Correspondence

·                      Notice of a Meatloaf dinner this Saturday from 4:30 - 6:30 PM in the East Parish Church.

·                      Letter from Shane Lee of Del-Logan Drive announcing his being selected to participate on the Mass. Track & Field Team at the 9th annual Down Under International Games in Australia in July 2006 and anyone wishing to contribute to help defray his expenses may do so.

 

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 Hunt asked when the tax classification hearing was scheduled and the Manager said it will be in February, but he didn’t have the exact date.

 

Selectman Klima reported that the Housing Plan Committee met today to go over the plan; good progress was made and it is the hope to have it submitted at the next Selectmen’s meeting.  He also said he noticed in the Governor’s budget that there’s been a substantial increase for the PILOT funding and if it goes through it will bring an extra $100,000 for Salisbury next year.

 

XI.       Executive Session - none

 

XII.     Adjournment

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Knowles; Unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:56 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted:

Janet E. Flannery, Secretary

 

 

Approved:______________________________

     Fred Knowles, Clerk