BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2007 MEETING

WILLIAM HILTON CENTER

 

PRESENT:     Selectmen Henry Richenburg, Chairman; Jerry Klima, Fred Knowles and Don Beaulieu

ABSENT:       Ed Hunt

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 22, 2007

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Klima; Voted to approve the Minutes of January 22, 2007 subject to one correction on page 2, 6th line from the bottom: change accessory apartments to “two family homes”.  VOTE: 2 yea’s – 2 abstentions (Sel. Knowles and Richenburg due to their absence at that meeting) and 1 absent

 

III.       Old Business

            a.  Steve Paquette – LIP Proposal – 54 Beach Rd.

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to remove from the table.

Mr. Paquette stated that after meeting with the Board several weeks ago, he heard the Board’s comments and had several meetings with the various boards.  Prior to tonight’s meeting he provided a packet and a memorandum from an engineer in an effort to answer some of the questions raised, however he cannot answer questions pertaining to the wetlands since the project has not reached that point for review. 

Selectman Klima said he has several real concerns, the first being the impact on Glenwood Avenue and the 6 units being 20 feet from the backyards of these people.  He also pointed out that the Square has just been re-zoned and two family homes are permitted and he doesn’t feel this project will be consistent with the area.  He would like to get some advice from someone who knows if certain parameters can be put on the proposal for he would feel better about saying yes if there were some conceptual restrictions.  Mr. Paquette suggested the best approach would be to note the concerns just as they would to Mass. Housing; to endorse the project in concept but with concerns.  Chairman Richenburg said he knows in a 40B project the Selectmen have little to no say.  However, this seems like a way of partnering with a developer who has a very good reputation in Town and is willing to add more low income units as requested.  He thinks it is a workable project and wants to trust the boards to do what is best for the Town.  Selectman Knowles said he would like to wait until the next meeting to vote.  Selectman Beaulieu wants to go forward with the LIP application and include the Board’s concerns; he thinks the Board should either endorse the idea or not endorse it tonight.

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

 

            b.  Class II License – Westside Truck Equipment – 172 Elm St.

Motion by Selectman Knowles, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to remove from the table. 

Mr. Harrington stated that the applicant called late this afternoon and said he could not attend tonight due to a medical appointment, but said he is committed to make the improvements outlined by the Fire Chief with the exception that he doesn’t have a specific timeframe to

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complete due to the weather and his health problem, but will take care of the situation as quickly as he can.

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to table until the applicant can appear before the Board.

 

IV.       New Business

            a.  License Renewals:

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to renew a Repair license for: Valvoline Instant Oil Change – 191 Elm St. – Suite 1

 

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to table a Class II license for Aran Trading Ltd. – 74 Main St. and request the applicant  appear before the Planning Board and comply with their conditions before the Selectmen vote on this license.

 

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to renew a Common Victualer license for: Marshview Café, Inc. – 155 Bridge Rd., and Performance Nutrition – 50 Elm St.

 

Motion by Mr. Beaulieu, Second by Mr. Klima; Unanimously voted to renew a General license for: Kathy’s Tumbleweed – 133 Elm St., Della Salon & Day Spa – 102 Bridge Rd., Community Beauty Shop – 45 Baker Rd., Seacoast Sign – 50 Elm St., Unit 2, Canine Day Spa – 119 Ferry Rd., Cambridgeport Air Systems – 8 Fanaras Drive., and Enterprise Rent-a-car – 191 Elm St.

 

            b.  New Licenses

Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to approve a General license to Angela Conty Designs – 1 Derby Lane, Unit C for a home office only.

 

Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to approve a General license to The Artistic Prince – 50 Beach Rd.

 

            c.  Committee Appointments

Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to appoint Grace Marchese to the Arts Lottery Commission for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2010.

 

            d. Update/Presentations: DPW Director re: replacement of water tank at Salisbury Beach

Mr. Levesque stated that tonight was a follow-up of the tank replacement project.  When the Town bought the Water Company there were several projects; one being the beach area tank off No. End Blvd which is 50 years old.  In 2003 an inspection was done resulting in a recommendation of immediate repair which was done at that time and it was recommended to repair/replace or let it go.  In June of 2006 the BETA Group presented a report and options were provided at that time.  Mr. Levesque reviewed those options with costs again this evening and said he is looking for help to whatever decision is needed and hoping to get some grants to help fund the project.  There is a timeframe involved which means that by the end of June the appropriation has to be in place for whatever funding is needed, then by the end of October 2007 plans must be ready to go out to bid; if the guidelines are not met the Town will be taken off the SRF list.  The 4 composites were reviewed again and Mr. Levesque said his choice would be the standard elevated design composite because of its low maintenance.  He would like to proceed to

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the next step so that he can look at the area, the pipes and ground to see what type tank the ground can handle and once that is in place he will come back to the Board.  He asked that the Board recommend the appropriate of “X” amount of money to allow him to proceed so as to be able to place this on the October ’07 town meeting warrant.  It was pointed out that will be paid for by the water users and not the taxpayers. 

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to allow the DPW Director to proceed to the next step and move forward on the replacement of the tank.

 

            e. Lisa Pearson: Community Development Strategy Plan & The Town of Salisbury Priority List

Ms. Lisa Pearson appeared before the Board regarding the Community Development Strategy and the Town of Salisbury’s Priority List, which had been provided to each Selectman prior to the meeting, a copy of which is attached.

Ms. Pearson gave a brief overview of the Community Development Strategy Plan & Priority List that she had been working on with the Selectmen, as well as various Town Boards, Committees and staff.  Selectman Klima said he feels it presents a good picture of the goals and needs of the Town and suggested that it be put on the web site.  The other Selectmen agreed and stated that they appreciate Ms. Pearson working with the public and compiling all the data into one comprehensive strategy.

Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to approve the Community Development Strategy Plan for 2007 and the Priority List for the Town of Salisbury as presented by Ms. Lisa Pearson.

 

            f.  Vote to adopt Town Financial Management Policies

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to approve the Town Financial Management Policies

 

            g.  Salisbury Seadogs – Request for Tag Days

Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to approve a request from the Salisbury Seadogs to have tag days on Feb. 16 – 18 and Feb. 23 – 25, 2007 outside of Dunkin Donuts on Lafayette Rd., Sunoco on Elm Street and Tom’s Discount on Elm St.

 

            h.  Border to Boston Trail Implementation Plan

Selectman Klima provided a draft implementation plan and gave a brief overview to the Board.  This plan is the product of joint efforts of the eight towns along the proposed trail stretching from Salisbury to Danvers.  The first goal of the plan is to gain use of federal transportation funding in the amount of $800,000 and they hope to seek state funds to supplement the federal funding.  In closing he requested the endorsement of the plan.

Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to endorse the Border to Boston Trail Implementation Plan as presented.

 

            i.  State Budget Priorities for FY08

Mr. Harrington said that Senator Baddour has requested input from the Selectmen for him to take forward.  He also said that in years past he and Mr. Carroll collaborated and came up with a list and suggested that the Board give him a few items and he will send them forward.

Selectman Knowles suggested that the DEP Letter of 12-29-06 re: “Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) be sent forward. 

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Other items suggested were:

            Continue with the PILOT program

            Requirements for a 20% match for the Borders to Boston

            Increasing the Chapter 70 Aid and fully funding the transportation to the schools

            Push some of the road work the State was considering doing

            Ask to increase funding for the PWED funding and our own grant application

            $1M construction for the boardwalk

 

            j.  Vote on Emergency Repairs/Replacement of Boiler at former Memorial School

The DPW Director reported that several weeks ago, at a regular check of the boiler at Memorial School there was two to three inches of water.  The custodian contacted the DPW and they found the back side of the boiler was leaking water; they in turn called Francis H. Maroney, Inc. who is under contract to oversee the maintenance which includes the yearly inspections.  Upon their inspection they removed the last section of the boiler and found that the 6th or 8th section was also leaking and it was their recommendation that the boiler be replaced.  Mr. Levesque instructed them to reduce the compressor so that heat could be provided to the school until that particular boiler can be replaced.  The parts are on order and he requested the Selectmen vote to approve a budget of $50,000.00 under MGL Chapter 44, Section 31, for the emergency repairs/replacement of the boiler.

Motion by Selectmen Knowles, Second by Selectmen Klima; Unanimously voted to authorize the expenditure of the funds up to $50,000 for the repair/replacement of the boiler at Memorial School and to send notification to the DOR.

 

            k.  Discussion of Goals & Objectives

Last June the Goals & Objectives was comprised and tonight the Board and Manager reviewed it and announced the items which have been accomplished/completed or are near completion. 

 

V.        Comments by Visitors - none

 

VI.       Sewer/Water – no action

 

VII.     Correspondence

Two letters from Comcast.  One regarding the change of hours in the Amesbury office, and the other highlighting complaints received over the past year which they are required to file with the Town.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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X.        Selectmen’s Report

            a.  Ratification of Signing of Weekly Warrants:

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

          W07-112       Gen., Sewer, Water                      W07-113       Gen., Sewer, Water

          W07-122       General, Sewer                            W07-111       CDBG Payroll

          W07-109       Police – Payroll                    W07-110       Sewer Payroll

          W07-108       Town Payroll                                W07-121       CDBG

          W07-114       CDBG                                        W07-115       Comm. Development

          W07-119       Sewer Payroll                               W07-118       Police – Payroll

          W07-120       CDBG Payroll                               W07-117       Town Payroll

 

Selectman Knowles suggested adding the Housing Trust to the presentation schedule which the remainder of the Board agreed to.

 

Chairman Richenburg stated that he is proposing to invite the Supt. of the Triton District to the next meeting to give her an opportunity to present the school budget as she has worked on it and how it was put together.  He also announced that the application to nominate a special woman as our Unsung Heroine of 2007 is available in the Town Hall.

 

XI.       Executive Session - none

 

XII.     Adjournment

Motion by Selectman Knowles, Second by Selectman Klima; Unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:47 PM.

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

Janet E. Flannery, Secretary

 

                                                            Approved: ___________________________

                                                                              Donald Beaulieu, Clerk