BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MAY 7, 2007 MEETING

WILLIAM HILTON CENTER

 

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

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 7:02 PM.

 

II.        Acceptance of Minutes

            Minutes of March 12, 2007, and April 9, 2007 Regular & Executive Session

Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; Voted to approve the Minutes of March 12, 2007 and April 9, 2007 Regular and Executive Session as printed.

 

III.       Old Business

            a. General License – Baystate Arms, LLC d/b/a Bob’s Tactical, LLC – 90 Lafayette                     Rd.

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second Klima; unanimously voted to remove from the table.

This had been tabled in order to have the applicant present as well as obtaining a report from the Police Chief.  The Police report indicated that everything appears to be in order but found that there are three businesses at this location and only one is licensed.  Two of the three principals were present, Mr. Forrest and Mr. Ballou.  Mr. Ballou operates the two businesses and was unaware he needed separate licenses.  His operations are James Lester Ballou which is to sell guns and firearms and the other is OO, Inc. which involves research and development training, and he has fulfilled all federal licensing requirements.  A name change is in process with the State and once approved all three businesses will come under Baystate Arms, LLC.

Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Hunt; unanimously voted to approve the license as presented and to have James Ballou apply for the licenses required for his separate businesses and have all copies of the licenses filed with the general license approved this evening.

 

            b. Town Manager Evaluation

Chairman Richenburg explained that each year the Selectmen does an evaluation on the Manager’s performance and he read a summary into the record, a copy of which is on file in the Town Hall. 

Selectman Knowles stated the Manager has very good judgment and is a strong advocate on behalf of the Town.  Selectman Hunt thanked the Manager and commended him for all his hard work and stated that the Town wasn’t in the position as it is today, and feels he manages Salisbury as if he lived here.  Selectman Klima echoed those comments and said it is clear that the Selectmen think he is a “class act.”  Selectman Beaulieu said, from the public’s perception he clarified that seeing him on a daily basis and the amount of work he does, some of the public may say that the Manager doesn’t call them back, but if they saw all that needs to be done they would appreciate the time and effort the Manager does put in.  Chairman Richenburg pointed out that the Manager has brought the trust back to the Town and that is due to his ability to be able to look at a situation and evaluate.  He personally feels it an honor to be working with him.

Mr. Harrington thanked the Board and said he is fortunate to be working with such an active Board and appreciates their candor; ”it does go both ways and he feels the Town is prospering and going in the right direction.”

 

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IV.       New Business

            a.  License Renewals:

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; unanimously voted to renew a Entertainment license to Rumor’s – 188 Lafayette Rd.

 

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; unanimously voted to renew a Common Victualer license for: LaChiquita – 238 Lafayette Rd., Jilly’s Bistro Pizza – 8 Broadway, Submarine Restaurant – 28 So. Oceanfront So., and Chef Howie’s Hobo Café & Lounge – 5 Broadway

 

Motion by Mr. Hunt, Second by Mr. Klima; unanimously voted to renew a General license for: Supreme Tee’s, Inc. – 26 So. Oceanfront St., Mona’s Monogramming – 35 Dock Lane, Wash ‘n Wags – 8A Beach Rd., and Atlantic Leasing, Inc. – 11 Main St.

 

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; unanimously voted to renew a Repair license for: Gray’s Garage – 35 Elm St.

 

            b.  New Licenses

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; unanimously voted to approve a General license to All Wireless – 48 Elm St.

 

            c.  Committee Appointments - none

           

            d.  Update/Presentations: 

Board of Health – Lou Masiello, Chairman

Mr. Masiello gave the following breakdown: 324 e-mails (298 of which were for Emergency Management), 1,612 telephone calls, 219 licenses issued, 19 septic design plan reviewed, 22 septic disposals, 15 site plan reviews; 15 motels, 6 campgrounds, 11 pools, 12 private wells, and 6 rental housing units were inspected.  Since Mr. Baxter’s retirement a consultant is being used for the restaurant and motel inspections.  The Board is doing over and above on a week to week basis and continuing education through the State to keep up to date.  The annual Health Fair recently held was the biggest one ever and very well attended.  The web site is slowly getting completed and they are in the process of getting the regulations, agendas and forms on the web.  The private well regulation has been approved and released, tattoo parlor regulations are being updated, and a workshop on trash storage and handling is in the planning stages.  The Board has reviewed their fee structure and found they are consistent with surrounding towns so no changes were made.  They are going to establish procedures for rental occupancy permits which would require a landlord to come before the Board of Health and request an inspection in order to rent an apartment out.  Tenants’ responsibilities will also be included.

Ms. Linda Firth, RN addressed the Board re: emergency management planning and she stated that she would like to consolidate the plans among the emergency management, fire and police to help alleviate “turf” problems.  When there is an “event” it is important to look at the larger picture because to spite any kind of event the Town still has to operate.  A long term emergency  has the best outcome when a town is prepared, with the biggest factor in success being community education.

 

 

           

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            e.  Chris Saulnier/Emerson College – request permission to shoot short film at                    Salisbury Beach

Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Knowles; unanimously voted to approve a request for Emerson College to shoot part of a short film on Friday, May 11th from 7AM – 1PM subject to their working with the police department.

 

            f.   Council on Aging Board request to name a room in the new Hilton Center

Motion by Selectman Klima, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; unanimously voted to approve the naming of the new conference room the “Patricia English” Conference Room as voted on by the Council on Aging.

 

V.        Comments by Visitors - none

 

VI.       Sewer/Water

Don Levesque passed out amortized debt schedules relating to replacement of the water tank on No. End Blvd. that was built in 1950.  He then gave an overview of the existing tanks proposing a composite tank recommended by the BETA Group, Inc. and explained that the appropriation has to be in place prior to June 30th for the SRF but the design doesn’t have to be completed until October.  Selectman Klima said he feels this is a big decision and would like a chance to talk to the Consultant before deciding and would like to spend a little more time on this.  Chairman Richenburg said he had tentatively scheduled a meeting with BETA for this Thursday at 7:30 PM at the EOC which the Board was in agreement with.  No further action was taken this evening.

 

VII.     Correspondence

  • Notice of a Spring Fashion Show & Brunch to benefit the Pettengill House, to take place on Sunday May 20th from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Normandy’s Upper Deck.
  • MMA Action Bulletin re: the budget moving to the Senate.

 

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.

          W07-159         Sewer Payroll                           W07-164         Gen., Sewer, Water

            W07-165         CDBG                                     W07-166         Comm. Development

            W07-167         Town Payroll                            W07-168         Police Payroll

            W07-170         CDBG Payroll                          W07-171         Gen., Sewer, Water

            W07-172         CDBG                                     W07-173         Comm. Development

         

Selectman Hunt asked the status of the report as a result of the site walk at Landscape Xpress with DEP and the Manager said he is still waiting for it.

 

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Selectman Hunt also said he received complaints from people from the north end of the beach that the traffic goes much faster than the limit and asked if the Chief could be made aware of it.

 

Selectman Knowles reported that he and Chairman Richenburg met with the VP of Marketing of Anna Jacques to make the hospital aware that they are the resources for the people of Salisbury.  She indicated that they want to reach out and work with the Town.  Delia O’Connor, the Hospital Administrator is going to be at the next Selectmen’s meeting.

 

Selectman Beaulieu stated that Triton’s Communication Committee is scheduled to meet on May 16th and asked if there were any issues to bring forward to please let him know.

 

Chairman Richenburg reminded everyone that the Town’s election is tomorrow from 10AM – 8PM and urged everyone to get out and vote.  He also announced that Town Meeting is next Monday starting at 7:00 PM with the Special Town Meeting, following by the Annual at 7:30 PM.

 

XI.       Executive Session

 

XII.     Adjournment

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Klima; unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:15 PM.

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

Janet E. Flannery, Secretary

 

                                                            Approved: ___________________________

                                                                              Donald Beaulieu, Clerk