BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007

WILLIAM HILTON CENTER

 

PRESENT:     Selectmen, Jerry Klima, Vice-Chairman; Ed Hunt, and Don Beaulieu

ABSENT:        Henry Richenburg and Fred Knowles

ALSO PRESENT:  Neil J. 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 January 8, 2007

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Voted to approve the Minutes of January 8, 2007 as printed.  VOTE:  2 yea’s – Selectman Beaulieu abstained.  Motion carried.

 

III.       Old Business

            a.  Lisa Pearson re: Application for CDBG Funding

Ms. Pearson addressed the Board as a follow-up on the ideas she presented at the last meeting  re: the CDBG Grant Application.  After reviewing the feedback she received from the various agencies, she stated that she is planning on submitting the following 4 projects in the CDBG application.  Specifically, the Pettengill House, Boys & Girls Club Summer Program, Housing Rehab, and roofs for the housing authority. 

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to allow Ms. Pearson to apply for the CDBG and accept the 4 projects as she outlined.

 

            b.  Steve Paquette re: LIP Proposal – 54 Beach Road

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to table until the next meeting due to the absence of Mr. Paquette.

 

IV.       New Business

            a.  License Renewals:

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to renew a Class I license for: Fraser Pontiac-Buick-GMC, Inc. – 114 Bridge Rd.

 

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to table a Class II license for Westside Truck Equipment – 172 Elm Street until the next meeting and request that the Fire Chief and Building Inspector report on the condition of the facility’s lot and whether or not fire apparatus can pass through safely.

 

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to renew a Class III license for: Jim’s Auto Body & Glass – 128 Bridge Rd.

 

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to renew a Repair license for: Harry’s Auto Repair – 27 Elm St., Paul’s Tire & Car Care – 1 Beach Rd., Salisbury Auto Repair – 3 Bridge Rd., and Jim’s Auto Sales – 128 Bridge Rd.

 

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to renew a Common Victualer license for: Northeast Ice Cream – Vending Truck (for the beach commercial district only) and the Carousel Lounge, Inc. – 20 Ocean Front So.

 

Motion by Mr. Hunt, Second by Mr. Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to renew a General license for: Richard Surette – 218 Lafayette Rd., Whiteflag LLC – 141 Bridge Rd.            , Jim Phillips Fire- wood Sales – 57 Main St., U-Haul of Salisbury – 6 Merrill St,. M&M Cleaning Svcs. – 130 Bridge Rd., Hidden Treasures – 38 Lafayette Rd., Crossroads Car Wash – 6 Merrill St,., Richdale – 2 Elm St., Charisma Hair & Nail Salon – 8C Beach Rd., Sherwin Williams Co. – 175 Elm St., Paul’s Sportswear & Ski – 107 Bridge Rd., Another Look Antiques – 25 Bridge Rd.,

 

Seaside Resorts, Inc. – 3 Liberty St., Short’s Foundations – 82 Bridge Rd., Vynorius Piledriving, Inc. – 150 Elm St., Ambassador Limousine – 128 Elm St., Merrimack Valley Essentials – 11A Beach Rd., Bridge Marina – 179 Bridge Rd., NAPA Auto Parts – 158 Bridge Rd.,    Dick’s Variety North – 2 Main St., Anderson Landscaping – 168 Elm St,. Sand Dollar Annex – 16 Broadway, 

Salisbury Discount House – 11A Broadway,     Bob’s RV Repairs – 78 Ferry Rd., Santo Marble & Granite – 123 Bridge Rd., Precision Pool Const. – 126 Bridge Rd., Merrimack River Feline Rescue – 63 Elm St.

 

            b.  New Licenses

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to approve a Common Victualer to Honey Dew Donuts – 147 Bridge Rd.

 

            c.  Committee Appointments

Harbor Commission – 1 Opening – 1 Applicant: Anne M. Eastman-McDonnell

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to appoint Anne M. Eastman-McDonnell to fill an unexpired term on the Harbor Commission to expire on June 30, 2008.

           

            d.  Update/Presentations:  Building Inspector/ZBA

Mr. Surette reported that his office has been moved to the temporary trailer next to the Town Hall providing more office space.  Since the last presentation his department has issued 150 more permits for building and renovations with a value of approximately $36M in construction.  He is presently doing annual inspections of all public buildings.  Selectman Beaulieu asked if he could provide a listing of all building permits which had been done in the past.  However, Mr. Surette said he could give a list with the number of permits and type, but didn’t want to include the addresses since it would become a public document and published which tends to lead to a lot of vandalism and theft.

 

Charles Mabardy, ZBA Chairman reported that things are going quite well – meetings are not as lengthy as they were and the Board is working together well.  One issue they are seeing a lot of are accessory apartments and he suggested that something be put in place to allow them since more and more people are looking for two family homes for he feels there is a need for a rental composition in Salisbury for there is nothing consistent for someone to rent year-round.  Selectman Klima pointed out that two family homes have been approved for the “village”
district and stated that an accessory apartment is very small and would not be sufficient for a family.   He also pointed out that a master plan is an opportunity to raise a question as this and a master plan process is to take place in the next year.  Selectman Hunt said consideration has to be for all the residents; there are still many people who were born and raised here in Salisbury and although he knows the town needs growth he believes a good plan has to be in place.

 

 

 

e. Comcast votes: Preliminary denial of cable TV renewal proposal; petition to intervene in Comcast rate proceedings at DTE

Mr. Harrington explained to the Board that he has been negotiating the Contract with Comcast and stated that the goal was to try and reach an agreement so that the Board could vote before the 25th of January; however Comcast is still working on the figures.  Under the law the Board has to technically deny the formal Comcast renewal proposal and within 14 days give a written statement as to why they did so.  Nothing will change in terms of service and the Town will continue as in the past.  Secondly, it is suggested that a letter be sent to DTE for rate adjustments and ask them to expedite the process of getting the necessary information out.

 

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted, as statutory Issuing Authority for the Town of Salisbury, to issue a preliminary assessment of denial of Comcast of Connecticut/Georgia/Massachusetts/New Hampshire/New York/ North Carolina/Virginia/Vermont, LLC’s formal cable television renewal proposal to the Town dated September 22, 2006 and received by the Town on September 25, 2006.  The Board of Selectmen will issue a written statement of reasons within fourteen days of this vote, in accordance with 207 CMR3.06(3), detailing the reasons for the preliminary assessment of denial.

 

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted, as statutory Issuing Authority for the Town of Salisbury to petition the Massachusetts DTE Cable Television Division to intervene in the current Comcast rate proceeding(s), CTV 06-3.

 

            f.  Vote to Adopt Town Financial Management Policies

Mr. Harrington explained that at the last joint meeting of the Selectmen and the Warrant Advisory Board the proposal financial management policies were discussed and it was recommended that the Selectmen adopt them as amended.  As a matter of policy under the guidelines of the Selectmen’s Handbook, these policies have to be presented tonight as an informational item and presented again at the next meeting to be adopted at that time.  Selectman Klima said this is a significant document that will establish sound financial policies that will  help guard the financial welfare of the town.  He suggested that it be posted in Town Hall which the Manager agreed to do and he said he will also post it on the website and ask for comments before the next meeting.

 

V.        Comments by Visitors

Paul Cote of the Mass. Motorcycle Assn. addressed the Board seeking permission to post a “Check Twice – Save a Life, Motorcycles are Everywhere” sign in Town from the last week in March through the last week in April.  The signs are provided through a grant and will be at no cost to the Town. 

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to approve the request as presented.

 

Mr. Cote also informed the Board of a motorcycle event that will be taking place which will be a fundraiser to help families of riders who have been injured or killed and this will be under a bill called Nelson’s Bill.

 

VI.       Sewer/Water

 

 

 

VII.     Correspondence

Notice of  the monthly meeting notice of the Chamber of Commerce scheduled for Feb. 15th at the Hungry Traveler.

 

Letter from Secretary of the Commonwealth relative to the 2010 Federal Census.

 

VIII.    Hearings - none

           

IX.       Town Manager’s Report

Mr. Harrington gave a brief overview of his written report, a copy of which is available in the Town Manager’s office.

 

X.        Selectmen’s Report

            a.  Ratification of Signing of Weekly Warrants:

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to ratify the signing of the following weekly warrants.

          W07-100       Payroll – Sewer                            W07-101       CDBG Payroll

          W07-99         Police Payroll                                W07-98         Town Payroll

          W07-94         Comm. Development                    W07-102       Gen., Sewer, Water

          W07-103       Gen., Sewer, Water                      W07-105       Gen., Sewer, Water

          W07-107       Comm. Development                    W07-106       CDBG

 

Selectman Hunt asked when the Library will have Saturday hours and the Manager said he and the Librarian have discussed this and their budget was under-funded and that is why it has not been open on Saturdays, but they hope to have this rectified with Saturday hours in the very near future.

 

Selectman Hunt announced that sign ups for the baseball league will take place on Feb. 3rd and there are signs up around Town as to where people can go to sign up.

 

Selectman Beaulieu received a letter regarding the Jak-Len Drive kennel issue and the Manager said the ACO is working on it and it basically comes down to a license that many of the neighbors are objecting to.  There was a question as to when the original license was issued but apparently it was done before zoning and the size of the kennel is yet to be determined.

 

XI.       Executive Session - none

 

XII.     Adjournment

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:35 PM.

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

Janet E. Flannery, Secretary

 

                                                            Approved: ___________________________

                                                                              Donald Beaulieu, Clerk