BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF JULY 16, 2007 MEETING

WILLIAM HILTON CENTER

 

PRESENT:     Selectmen Jerry Klima, Chairman; Don Beaulieu, Ed Hunt, 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 Klima called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.

 

II.        Acceptance of Minutes

            Minutes of June 11, 2007 and June 25, 2007

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Richenburg; unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of June 11, 2007 as printed.

 

Motion by Selectman Richenburg, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; unanimously voted to approve the Minutes of June 25, 2007 as printed.

 

III.       Old Business - none

 

IV.       New Business

            a.  License Renewals:

Motion by Mr. Richenburg, Second by Mr. Beaulieu; unanimously voted to renew a General license for: Kevin Lewis Design – 82 Rabbit Rd.

 

            b.  New Licenses

Motion by Selectman Richenburg, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; unanimously voted to approve a Repair license for Daaboul & Sons Auto Repair – 193 Elm St. on the condition that no sale of automobiles will be allowed.

 

Motion by Selectman Richenburg, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; unanimously voted to approve a General license for Karen Holmes Physical Therapy, LLC – 191 Elm St.

 

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Richenburg, voted to approve a General license for Hatch Brothers Body Art/Tattoo – 95 Beach Rd.  Discussion: Selectman Hunt stated he has a problem with the general area that the parlor is located but is not opposed to the license.  There was also a question regarding the hours in that the application indicated a closing time of 11:00 PM and the Board requested it be changed to 10:00 PM which the applicant agreed to. VOTE: 4 yea’s – Selectman Hunt abstained.  Motion carried.

 

            c.  Committee Appointments

Council on Aging:  1 opening – 2 applicants: John Labby and Wayne David

Motion by Selectman Knowles, Second by Selectman Richenburg; unanimously voted to place both names in nomination.  Roll vote: Selectman Knowles – John Labby; Selectman Hunt – John Labby; Selectman Richenburg – Wayne David; Selectman Beaulieu – Wayne David; Chairman Klima – Wayne David.  By a vote of 3 -2 Wayne David was appointed to the Council on Aging for a three year term to expire June 30, 2010.

 

 

 

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Harbor Commission: 1 opening – 1 applicant: Larry O’Brien

Motion by Selectman Hunt, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; unanimously voted to re-appoint Larry O’Brien to the Harbor Commission for a three year term to expire June 30, 2010.

 

Historical Commission: 2 openings – 1 applicant: Gloria Kimball

Motion by Selectman Knowles, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; unanimously voted to re-appoint Gloria Kimball to the Historical for a three year term to expire June 30, 2010.

 

Board of Registrars: 2 openings – 1 applicant: Thomas Keane           

Motion by Selectman Knowles, Second by Selectman Richenburg; unanimously voted to re-appoint Thomas Keane to the Board of Registrars for a three year term to expire June 30, 2010.

 

            d.  Update/Presentations:  Economic Director

Mr. Reilly reported on his first 6 months which consisted of a “needs assessment”, internal and external.  The internal was comprised of an administrative review to improve communication, coordination, cooperation and compliance; improving customer service through a more transparent and responsive process with more timely feedback; and streamlining procedures and regulations such as public hearing protocol.  The external relates to how Salisbury compares, collaborates and competes with peer pressure, and establishing core relationships and support networks.  Administratively, work is underway to adopt a more efficient yet comprehensive process that includes availability of draft decisions before approvals.  Short and long-term goals and objectives for the economic development office have been developed for review and inclusion in the Master Plan process. 

 

            e. Town of Walpole re: support in filing legislation causing suspension of Chapter                          40B’s

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Knowles; unanimously voted to have the Chairman work with the Town Manager and prepare a letter to our elected officials requesting that a moratorium be placed on the unfriendly 40B’s that affect our community.

 

            f.  Vote to lay out Michelle Drive and Elizabeth Lane and refer to the Planning                  Board

Mr. Levesque, representing the Planning Board addressed the Selectmen regarding the process of laying out roads in that it is up to the Board of Selectmen to accept the lay out of a road and move it forward.  He suggested that the Board move forward this evening and send it on to the Planning Board and if there are any issues along the way the abutters may bring them to the Planning Board to be dealt with.

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Knowles; unanimously voted to lay out the metes and bounds of Michelle Drive and Elizabeth Land and forward to the Planning Board.

 

            g.  Vote to authorize Town Manager to submit the MORE Growth Application on                            behalf of the town and to implement the MORE Program requirements on                           behalf of the Town of Salisbury

Mr. Harrington explained that this is a request from Ms. Pearson due to the regulations requirement that the Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Manager to submit the application and implements the requirements.

 

 

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Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Richenburg; unanimously voted to authorize Neil Harrington, Salisbury Town Manager, to submit the MORE (Massachusetts Opportunity Relocation and Expansion) grant application on behalf of the Town of Salisbury with the understanding that he will also implement the MORE Program’s requirements on behalf of the Town.

 

            h.  OQROLA EM Boston – request to hold automotive sound championship

The O QROLA Group from Boston requested permission to hold an automotive sound championship at the beach, which is a competition of automobile sound systems.  The systems would be operated out of the trunks of cars pointed toward the ocean in order to keep the sound away from any homes.

Motion by Selectman Knowles, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; unanimously voted to authorize the Town Manager, DPW Director and Police Chief to interface with the applicants and to come to an agreement to everyone’s satisfaction and once done allow them to go forward with the event.

 

            i.  Vote to adopt FY08 Selectmen’s Priorities

Mr. Harrington stated that he made all the necessary changes to the goals and objectives that were agreed upon at the workshop that was held last week and all that was needed tonight was a vote to accept them.

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Richenburg; unanimously voted to approve the goals and objectives and to place a priority order on them at the August meeting.

 

V.        Comments by Visitors

Jim Dondero referred to the recent Sand & Sea Festival and said he took exception to the use of Ferry Road as an alternate route for heavy traffic and if that is going to be the policy as an overflow for heavy traffic, the residents needs to be allowed to give their input.  The road is not built for heavy traffic and it was disturbing to see the sign directing people to use it.

 

VI.       Sewer/Water

            a.  Vote on Contract for water services (Pennichuck)

Pennichuck was the only bidder for water services.  As a result of the July 2nd meeting with the Selectmen and Pennichuck an amendment to the existing contract was made changing sections that did not deal with economics.

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Richenburg; unanimously voted to enter into the amendment of the maintenance and operations of the water company contract which extends the provisions of the existing contract through September 30, 2007, and changes the economic parameters as agreed upon by the Board of Selectmen.

 

            b.  Presentation by Water Rate Study Committee

Andy Gould, Financial Director addressed the Board stating that when the town took over the water company in September 2001 the original rates were maintained and the discount was increased.  The rates have remained stable and there’s been a committee studying the rates for 6 months and a public hearing will be held on August 6th.  He then gave an overview of the proposed rate changes which will result in a 3.5% increase in 2008 and every two years up to the year 2012 and reducing the discount from 10% to 2.5%.

 

 

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VII.     Correspondence

  • Comcast notification regarding digital changes in pricing.
  • Notice regarding Keenan Realty merging with Prudential Real Estate and an invitation to the Town to their open house on July 19th.

 

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 Richenburg; unanimously voted to ratify the signing of the following weekly warrants.

          W07-202         Town Payroll                                        W07-203         Police Payroll

            W07-204         Sewer Payroll                                       W07-205         CDBG Payroll

            W07-206         Gen., Sewer, Water                              W07-207         CDBG

            W07-208         Community Development                      W07-209         Gen., Sewer, Water

            W08-1             Town Payroll                                        W08-2             Police Payroll

            W08-3             Sewer Payroll                                       W08-4             CDBG Payroll

            W08-5             General           

 

Selectman Hunt publicly thanked all the sponsors and anyone who participated in the Sand & Sea Festival; the Town of Salisbury, the Boardwalk Partnership Committee, and the Capolupo family.  He personally sat on the committee and followed it through and couldn’t believe how much time and money went into planning the two day event, and they are now in the process of planning for next year.

 

Selectman Beaulieu provided the Board with Sections from the Policy Manual pertaining to the length of meetings and suggested that the Board adopt a time limit policy.

Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Richenburg; unanimously voted to adopt such a policy for all Boards and to place on the next regular meeting an item relating to the development and adoption of such a time limit policy.

Mr. Harrington was asked to get input from the staff and those who participate on Town Boards and Committees and to also check with Counsel to see if the Selectmen are permitted to adopt such a policy.

 

Selectman Beaulieu said he would like a letter sent to the DOR as to the Town going on record that all 21 items highlighted in the financial audit of 2002 have been accomplished.

 

Selectman Knowles thanked the Manager and everyone who put the CDBG block grant together.      

 

Chairman Klima asked if a letter could be sent to the Sheriff’s Dept. thanking them for the excellent job they did in cleaning up the rail trail.  Motion by Selectman Beaulieu, Second by Selectman Richenburg; unanimously voted to have a letter sent.

 

 

 

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Mr. Harrington reported that the Police Chief is going to have some extra manpower coming out of the police academy and he wants to put some extra details at Lions Park which will hopefully cut down on the vandalism.

 

XI.       Executive Session - none

 

XII.     Adjournment

Motion by Selectman Richenburg, Second by Selectman Beaulieu; unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:10 PM.

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

Janet E. Flannery, Secretary

 

                                                            Approved: ___________________________

                                                                              Fred Knowles, Clerk