MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY - JUNE 5, 2006 - 7:00 PM
WILLIAM HILTON CENTER
PRESENT: Selectmen Henry Richenburg, Chairman, Ed Hunt, Jerry Klima, Fred Knowles, and Donald Beaulieu
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
Minutes of May 8, 2006 and FY06 Tax Classification Hearing of May 25, 2006
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; Voted to accept the Minutes of May 8, 2006. VOTE: 4 yea’s, Selectman Beaulieu abstained.
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to accept the Minutes of the Tax Classification Hearing of May 25, 2006.
III. Old Business - none.
IV. New Business
License Renewals:
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to approve the renewal of a Repair license to Bob Fuller Truck & Equipment - 4 Main St.
b. New Licenses:
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to approve a General license to Creative Touch Designs, LLC - 72 Elm St., Unit 2.
Motion by Selectman Hunt, to approve a Common Victualer license to The Salisbury Pub LLC, 183 No. End Blvd., Second by Selectman Klima for discussion. Two entertainment licenses are also on the agenda tonight and Selectman Beaulieu requested that all 3 licenses be tabled until a resolution can be reached to have them coincide with the liquor license, and there is also concern of the Board that the name does not coincide with the name that will appear on the liquor license.
Motion by Selectman Beaulieu to table until the next meeting. Motion failed a second.
Motion by Selectman Hunt to withdraw the motion, Second by Selectman Klima.
Motion by Selectman Beaulieu to table until the next meeting in order to get the necessary information and to insure everything is in order, Chairman Richenburg stepped down as Chairman to second the motion. VOTE: 2 yea’s, 3 opposed. Motion failed.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Voted to approve the Common Victualer license. VOTE: 3 yea’s, 1 opposed, 1 abstention. Motion carried.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Voted to approve a license for 1 video game to The Salisbury Pub LLC - 183 No. End Blvd. VOTE: 4 yea’s, Selectman Beaulieu abstained due to not having enough information.
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to hold a public hearing on the Live Entertainment license for The Salisbury Pub LLC at the next meeting scheduled for June 19, 2006 at 7:30 PM.
c. Committee Appointments - none
Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Knowles to amend the agenda and accept an application for appointment to the Planning Board which was received after the agenda was posted. VOTE: 2 yea’s - 3 opposed. Motion failed.
d. Update/Presentation: Police Chief L’Esperance
Chief L’Esperance thanked the Town Manager, Selectmen and citizens for the privilege of serving as Salisbury’s Police Chief. Regarding the flood he stated he was very impressed with the Town agencies and the level of cooperation and communications, especially the Fire Chief, EOC Director, DPW Director, Town Manager and Selectmen.
Since taking over he has met with the 4 sergeants who are all seasoned veterans, most of them born and brought up in Town, and all with good knowledge and history of the Town. He has formed 4 divisions: Patrol functions headed by Sgt. Sullivan; Criminal investigations and evening shifts headed by Sgt. Merrill; Administration Operations & Handling by Sgt. Roy, and Sgt. Scione in charge of dispatch, planning and leadership.
He has changed the markings of the cruisers, as well as the color and has gotten the prison transportation van back on the road which had been donated by the Sheriff’s dept. The uniforms have been changed some but basically stayed the same: he has gotten rid of the web gear and everyone has a name tag with the officer’s last name and the badges are no longer numbered and the hats are simply hats. Chief L’Esperance feels it is important to have conformity and that the uniforms should be “uniform”. He announced two upcoming retirees: Insp. Lattime and Insp. Anne Champagne. The two officers who were laid off were contacted to see if they were interested in filling some openings: Officer Scorfza is interested in returning and Officer Kohan is no since he is content in Newburyport.
V. Comments by Visitors
VI. Sewer/Water
VII. Correspondence
· MMA Action Bulletin re: local video franchise agreement. A sample letter was included suggesting that cities and towns write to their Senators asking them to oppose Congressional efforts to create a national franchise. Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to have the Manager follow the sample letters and send them to Senators Kennedy and Kerry on behalf of the Town.
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
Chairman Richenburg thanked everyone who was involved in the preparation of the Memorial Day Parade as well as those who participated.
Selectman Knowles had a petition given to him before tonight’s meeting, from residents of Bartlett St. Re: mosquitoes and requesting help from the mosquito control. Mr. Harrington said he will forward the petition to the Board of Health.
Selectman Beaulieu requested that the license sign-off sheet have the liquor commission added to it. He also requested that all documents that come before the Board are initialed if any changes are made to the original.
XI. Executive Session
Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Voted to move into Executive Session at 8:50 PM to discuss on-going negotiations for the DPW contract, and to adjourn without returning to Regular Session. Those present to be: the full Board of Selectmen, Town Manager Neil Harrington and Secretary Janet Flannery. Roll vote: Selectman Knowles - yes; Selectman Klima - yes; Selectman Beaulieu - yes; Selectman Richenburg - yes; Selectman Hunt - yes. Motion carried.
XII. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM after Executive Session.
Respectfully submitted:
Janet E. Flannery, Secretary
Approved:______________________________
Donald Beaulieu, Clerk