MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY - APRIL 10, 2006 - 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 7:02 PM.
II. Acceptance of Minutes - none.
III. Old Business - none.
IV. New Business
License Renewals:
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a Repair license to: Gray’s Garage - 35 Elm St., and Affordable Transmission - 137 Lafayette Rd.
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a Common Victualer license to: Carousel Lounge, Inc. - 20 Ocean Front S., Baskin Robbins - 46 Toll Rd., and The Sands - 3 Central Ave.
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Carroll; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a General license to: Richard J. Surette - 218 Lafayette Rd., Active Fitness - 6 Merrill St. Unit 11, Driftway Parking - 6 Central Ave., No. End Blvd. Corp. - 245 No. End Blvd., Hudson’s Outboard, Inc. - 46, 48, 50 Bridge Rd., Crystal Nails - 111 Lafayette Ave., HA Richard & Sons, Inc. - 54R Elm St., Crossroad Bait & Tackle - 1 Merrill St. Unit 4, Salisbury Beverage Co., Inc. - 232 Lafayette Rd., Woodward Fence and Supply Corp. - 4 Old Elm St., Jocelyn Marine Services - 159 Bridge Rd., Wood Flooring Design - 11 ½ Rabbit Rd., Melo’s Liquor Store - 1 Broadway, Walter Lane - 88 Beach Rd., Systems by Miles - 57 Elm St., Insights that Work - 14 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic Leasing, Inc. - 11 Main St., Della Salon & Day Spa - 102 Bridge Rd., Richard Maytag - 155 Bridge Rd., Keepsake Tattoo - 203 Lafayette Rd., Seacoast Sign - 50 Elm St., and Paradise Brasil - 50 Elm St.
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a Entertainment license to: Carousel Lounge, Inc. - 20 Ocean Front S. - Band/Juke Box; Video & Pool table (2 licenses), Sands of Salisbury, Inc. - 3 Central Ave. - live entertainment, arcade, juke box, pool table (4 licenses), Dolphin Grille - 28 Oceanfront - band/juke box, and Chef Howie’s Hobo Café - 5 Broadway - Juke box/live entertainment.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a Sunday license to: Carousel Lounge - 20 Oceanfront So.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Carroll; Voted to approve the renewal of a General license to The Cuttin’ Zoo, LLC - 102 Bridge Rd. VOTE: 4 yea’s; Selectman Hunt abstained.
b. New Licenses:
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Voted to approve a General license to: Sullivan’s Studio - 87 Lafayette Rd. VOTE: 4 - yea’s - Selectman Knowles abstained.
c. Committee Appointments - none
d. Update/Presentation: Town Clerk and Planning Dept.
Ms. Mahoney reminded residents to license their dogs and announced that a rabies clinic is going to be held at the Fire Station on May 20th from 9:00 AM - noon. Cost is $15.00 per dog and owners should bring prior rabies certificates with them.
She then reviewed the procedure that had been followed for the codification of the by-laws which should be ready to be voted on at Town Meeting. Regarding Town Meeting the Warrant closes Friday the 14th at 1:00 PM and April 19th is the last day to register to vote in this upcoming election. The annual town election will be held on May 9th at the Senior Center and she reviewed the procedure for filing an absentee ballot stating that there are only 3 reasons to do so which are: 1) knowing one will be away from Town on election day; 2) physical disability/illness; and 3) religious belief. Absentee ballots will be accepted up until noon on May 8th.
Planning Board Chairman Jack Christian:
· Site Plan Review rules and regulations were adopted in January 2006.
· Two projects have been examined and approved for the Beach Overlay district: 25 Beach Rd. and 2 Broadway, and a 3rd project is almost ready for the Planning Board’s examination which is on Cable Ave.
· Since the last presentation the Planning Board has approved or endorsed 7 ANR’s, 10 Site Plan Reviews and 1 subdivision.
· Planning Board Minutes as well as their Rules & Regulations and agendas are all on line.
· There are 2 Planning Board members on the Zoning Review Committee, 1 on the Housing Committee, 1 on the Sewer Advisory Committee and 1 on the Rail Trail Committee. Jack, as Chairman tries to attend the Conservation Comm. Meetings.
· The Master Plan is still on hold as they are awaiting funds and the Planning Board is still in need of an Alternate member.
· The Planning Board and the Building Inspector have a strong relationship as far as uses and site plan reviews.
· In closing he suggested that the Assistant Planner and Secretary be offered more hours since the Planning Staff is doing so much work for projects. He would also like the Planning Board to obtain a lap top and as other board’s have requested, he requested more money.
e. Vote to renew the Ambulance Contract with AMR
Manager reported that he was approached several months ago by AMR about the possibility of renewing their contract. There had been rumors going around that they were going to start to charge for their services, but they are not. In checking with both the Fire Chief and Police Chief both said their departments have not had any problems with AMR. Town Counsel has approved the Contract and Mr. Harrington said he was requesting that the Board approve the proposed contract which is for a 5-year extension expiring June 30, 2011.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to approve and sign the contract as presented.
f. Dept. Of Conservation & Recreation Letter re: land acquisition and Certificate of Announcement
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to table until the next meeting in order that the Manager may obtain some information and figures from the Assessor and to get an opinion as to what the affect will be in terms of PILOT money and also to see if the Town can buy the property..
g. Vote to recommend zoning articles to the Planning Board: 1) Salisbury Square - Village Center and Village Residential Overlay; 2) Expand C4 Zone; 3) Hotel/Motel Conversion Zoning
Selectman Klima stated that the Zoning Review Committee has been working with Lisa Pearson and outside consultants on looking at Salisbury Sq. and to see if there could be any improvements to the zoning; no new gas stations would be permitted in this area, however the existing ones could retain. Also, a proposal to permit existing motels to be converted into permanent housing. These three articles have been approved by the Zoning Review Committee and he is hereby submitted them to the Selectmen to be included in the Warrant at Town Meeting and to submit them to the Planning Board for review.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to accept the proposed zoning amendments and warrant articles and place them on the Warrant for Town Meeting and forward them to the Planning Board.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Voted to accept and place the zoning for Salisbury Sq. on the Town Meeting warrant and submit them to the Planning Board. VOTE: 3 yea’s - Selectmen Carroll and Knowles abstained. Motion carried.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Carroll; Unanimously voted to accept the Commercial IV District Zoning Amendments.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Carroll; Unanimously voted to accept the Motel Reuse Overlay District Zoning Amendments.
V. Comments by Visitors - none
VI. Sewer/Water
16 CCC Road - sewer extension/Crooks Nominee Trust
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to table until the next meeting as requested by the applicant.
VII. Correspondence
· Letter of thanks from Folly Mill Rd. Residents pertaining to the drainage problem that has been on-going for 20 years and is now being corrected. They expressed their thanks and appreciation to Selectman Carroll who steadfastly stood by and saw their project through. They also commended him for his time in attending meetings and for the thankless invisible work that often goes unnoticed. In closing they wished him luck in his retirement from the Board.
· MMA Action Bulletin re: backing lottery diversion.
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. As part of the Manager’s report he publicly announced the appointment of David L’Esperance as the new Police Chief and requested that the Board ratify the employee contract. Motion by Selectman Carroll, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to ratify the Employee Contract between the Town and David L’Esperance subject to the changes discussed in Executive Session.
X. Selectmen’s Report
Selectman Hunt:
Requested that the Building Inspector be sent to the Memorial School to check out electrical problems and to see if there is any maintenance needed.
He also wanted to thank the DPW, Karen Manzi and her staff for the wonderful job they do in arranging for the Easter Egg Hunt. This is a yearly event and they do a great job.
Selectman Knowles:
Asked if the Board could vote to have the Manager write to Sen. Baddour and request that the plaque of John Greenleaf Whittier that is being removed from the Whittier Bridge on Rte. 95 be brought to Salisbury. Motion by Selectman Knowles, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to have the Manager send the letter as requested.
Selectman Klima:
Announced that the Coastal Trail Group is having a clean-up day and installing the signs on the Rail Trail on Sat. April 22nd and invited people to come and to bring a rake and a cook-out will be held at noon.
XI. Executive Session - none
XII. Adjournment
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Knowles; Unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Janet E. Flannery, Secretary
Approved:______________________________
Fred Knowles, Clerk