BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2007 MEETING

WILLIAM HILTON CENTER

 

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

ABSENT:  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 7:05 PM.

 

RE-ORGANIZATION

Chairman Richenburg asked for nominations for Chairman. 

Selectman Knowles - Jerry Klima, Selectman Hunt - Jerry Klima, Selectman Beaulieu – Jerry Klima, Selectman Richenburg – Jerry Klima, Selectman Klima abstained.  By a vote of 4 – 0, with Selectman Klima abstaining, Selectman Klima elected as Chairman. 

 

Chairman Klima asked for nominations for Vice Chair.

Selectman Knowles – Don Beaulieu, Selectman Hunt –Don Beaulieu, - Selectman Richenburg –Don Beaulieu, Selectman Klima – Don Beaulieu, Selectman Beaulieu abstained.  By a vote of 4 – 0, with Selectman Beaulieu abstaining, Selectman Beaulieu elected as Vice Chairman.

 

Chairman Klima asked for nominations for Clerk.

Selectman Hunt – Fred Knowles, Selectman Beaulieu – Fred Knowles, Selectman Richenburg – Fred Knowles, Selectman Klima – Fred Knowles, Selectman Knowles abstained.  By a vote of 4 – 0, with Selectman Knowles abstaining, Selectman Knowles elected as Clerk.

 

II.        Acceptance of Minutes

            Minutes of April 23, 2007

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Richenburg; Voted to approve the Minutes of April 23, 2007.  VOTE:  4 yea’s – Selectman Beaulieu abstained.  Motion carried.

 

III.       Old Business - none

           

IV.       New Business

            a.  License Renewals:

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to renew a General license for: Latitude Sports Clubs – 191 Elm St., and Tokyo Joe’s – 106 Bridge Rd.

 

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to renew a Common Victualer license for: Sands of Salisbury, Inc. – 3 Central Ave.

 

Motion by Mr. Richenburg, Second by Mr. Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to renew a Entertainment license for: Sands of Salisbury, Inc. – 3 Central Ave. for an arcade and juke box (2 licenses)

 

            b.  New Licenses

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Richenburg; Unanimously voted to approve a Repair license to Rob Roy Auto – 50R Elm St. with the following conditions: that all  necessary paperwork is in order for the license, no sales of cars, hours of operation to be 8:30 – 5:00 Mon. thru Fri. and 9:00 – 1:00 on Saturday.

 

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Motion by Selectman Richenburg, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; Unanimously voted to approve General licenses to James Lester Ballou and OO, Inc. – 90 Lafayette Rd.  Both of these licenses are for this calendar year and both at the same location.

 

            c.  Committee Appointments

Housing Trust – 2 vacancies – 1 applicant: Ronalee Ray-Parrott

Motion by Selectman Richenburg, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to re-appoint Ronalee Ray-Parrott to fill one vacancy and to post the remaining opening.

 

            d.  Update/Presentations

School Committee:  A representative failed to appear.  Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Richenburg, Unanimously voted to have the Manager send a letter to the school committee asking that a representative appear at the next meeting.

 

            e. 7:30 PM – Delia O’Connor – Anna Jacque Hospital

Ms. Delia O’ Connor, President of Anna Jacques Hospital, spoke of the need and desire to work closely with the people of Salisbury and the Town and how important Salisbury is to the hospital.  Once again, they will be able to have profit exceed expenses which is important because of the need to upgrade technologies, pay hospital staff, and to keep the hospital stable.  A small addition to the emergency room will be made to accommodate more emergency visits, thus creating the fast lane to get those of a more serious nature in to be seen.  AJH continues to work on quality improvement, adding new staff, and to make the MRI a fixed site.

Some of the direct efforts the hospital is having with Salisbury are:
            Regional emergency planning effort with Robert Cook. 

            Connecting with the Salisbury Council on Aging and planning two dinners at the AJH. 

            Working with the Board of Health to be at the next Health Fair. 

            Working on Child Obesity with the Salisbury Elementary School. 

            The hospital’s main fund raiser will once again be in Salisbury at the State Reservation.  (The hospital is also a sponsor of the Sand & Sea Festival at the Beach.) 

 

The New Chairman of the Board, George Ellison is also working on strengthening ties between the  Town and hospital.  Two important Salisbury residents are  involved with the hospital as Board members, namely Mr. Wayne Capolupo and Mr. Fred Abdulla.  The hospital also is very excited in getting all permits necessary to open a Medical Building near the hospital in the "pit".

            f. Paul Cote – Mass. Motorcyclists re: NE Motorcycle Road Rally
Mr. Cote presented information pertaining to Nelson’s Ride scheduled to take place this year at Salisbury Beach on August 24th, 25th, and 26th.  The MMS has agreed to assume all costs associated with the rally and to have all vendors go thru them.  Mr. Cote said that to protect local businesses there would be no food vendors.  At this point in time, they are looking to go to Ocean Front South, but hope to work out an arrangement with the Chamber of Commerce and the Police Chief to use the beach center.  They will be marketing this event throughout upstate New York, and New England.  The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Association and the Massachusetts State Police will also have Motorcycle Divisions as part of this event.  Town

 

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officials are invited to attend the planning meetings.  They are also requesting "lawn signs” be allowed on private and public land announcing the event 30 days before August 24th.  A shuttle bus service will be provided.  Selectman Hunt has spoken to some merchants at the beach and they are questioning the possibility of rowdiness and noise. However, all the merchants are in favor of the business this group will bring to the beach.  DPW is reviewing a list of requirements that the MMS has submitted and is willing to fund.  Selectman Richenburg questioned a gaming permit as to who will coordinate that.  The chair suggested a MOU be generated between MMS and the Town to eliminate the risk of confusion and establish a sense of coordination.  He also requested a list of past events in other towns be provided so Salisbury can see how things worked there.  Selectman Knowles stated the town has no money to help sponsor the event this year and asked whether Salisbury police will guard the bikes at night or will the MMS obtain a private detail.  He also suggested that they work with the Chamber to access a portion of the beach center to highlight the event. Motion by Selectman Knowles, Second by Selectman Richenburg; Unanimously voted to approve the concept of Nelson’s Ride August 24th - 26th  with details of the event to be coordinated/approved by the Town Manager, as well as the Police Dept. Fire Dept. and the Dept. of Public Works.

            g.  Town Manager’s Contract

Motion by Selectman Richenburg, Second by Selectman Knowles; Unanimously voted to table the Manager’s contract and to take it up when the Manager is present.

 

            h.  Approval of the Town’s new Open Space Plan

Leah Hill of the Planning Dept. presented the Open Space and Recreation Plan.  600 surveys were mailed out to townspeople to garner their interest in what was important.   The Selectmen agreed that it made sense to add current population to the census report that was included.  The Board will review document and submit changes by early next week so they can be included in the final version to be voted on at the next meeting.  Enhanced fishing access along the Merrimack as a recommendation, would become an adopted goal if this plan is adopted.  6th Street has access for launching of canoes/kayaks to Blackwater Creek.

V.        Comments by Visitors

Mr. Ray Champagne of Commonwealth Ave. spoke about his concerns as they relate to beach access points along No. End Blvd.  A concern was raised that the State will not have enough time to fix the entry ways to the beach by Memorial Day if they do not move soon.
Motion Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to authorize the Chairman of the Board to contact, and advocate on the Town’s behalf to CZM, DEP and the Governor’s Office. 

Mr.   Tom Hughes, Chairman of the Conservation Commission also came and spoke updating the selectmen that the State has been in contact with him and confirmed that they are they looking to correct the situation at the beach.

VI.       Sewer/Water

            Approval of Water Operations & Maintenance Contract

Don Levesque DPW Director, spoke regarding the contract for water management of the town’s water distribution system.  Pennichuck was the only bidder and the DPW Director asked the vote to approve the contract be postponed until the next meeting, as certain issues still need to be clarified.  

 

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Motion Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Hunt; Unanimously voted to table the awarding of the contract. 

VII.     Correspondence - none

 

VIII.    Hearings - none

               

IX.       Town Manager’s Report - none

 

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.

          W07-174         Gen., Sewer, Water                              W07-175         CDBG

            W07-176         Comm. Development                            W07-177         Gen., Sewer, Water

            W07-178         Police Payroll                                       W07-179         Sewer Payroll

            W07-180         CDBG Payroll                                      W07-181         General – Water

            W07-182         Gen., Sewer, Water                              W07-183         CDBG

 

Selectman Knowles updated the Board on the Memorial Day Parade taking place this Monday at 10:00 AM.  The Parade will have Fire, Police and Local dignitaries, along with the Triton and Salisbury Marching Bands; the town's baseball and softball players; two floats sponsored by the Institution for Savings and SPS; also new this year will be the EAST Coast Riders Car club with some of the latest hot cars. This years’ special parade Marshal will be Sgt. Heath Colburn and Sgt. James Leavitt both of Salisbury, who have served their country with tours of duty in Iraq.  Mr. Bill Carroll, a World War II Veteran will give the memorial service address and Ms. Nancy Sweeney will sing the national anthem.

Selectman Hunt raised concern about the rusty look of the pilings at the north end of beach condominiums and on Cable Ave. and asked if these projects are bonded so something can be done about the condition.  It was suggested he check with the planning department.

Selectman Beaulieu presented the Merrimack Valley Magazine and pointed out an article on Salisbury that was covered in the magazine.

Chairman Klima presented an update on the Rail Trail progress and reported that even with the very stiff competition throughout the state to access grant money, Salisbury was awarded the $50,000.00 needed in order to go forward on connecting the trail to Lions Park.

XI.       Executive Session - none

 

XII.     Adjournment

Motion by Selectman Knowles, Second by Selectman Richenburg; Unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:08 PM.  The next meeting is scheduled to be held on June 11, 2007.      

 

Respectfully submitted:

Fred Knowles, Clerk

 

                                                            Approved: ___________________________

                                                                              Fred Knowles, Clerk