Present: Selectmen F. Muscato, J. Angley, J. Grimes, M. O’Donnell; Town Administrator LaFond and A.T.A. Jean Bouchard. Absent: Frank Casey
Chair Muscato read the announcements
NSTAR and Verizon Joint Petitions:
Karen Rae of NSTAR presented two petitions for property on Plymouth Street to install two new poles and one vault and underground cable and conduits to service Commerce Way. Motion by Grimes to approve, second by Angley. Vote unanimous.
Annual License Review:
Motion by Grimes to approve all renewals on Class I, II, III; Commercial Garage; Common Victualer; Automatic Amusement; and Entertainment Licenses with the exception of Autogator, Kearns Collission and Auto Wholesalers subject to completion of required paperwork. Motion seconded by Angley. Vote: 3-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
T.A. LaFond updated the Board regarding the licensing issues of Kearns, Autogator and Auto Wholesalers:
• Kearns did not meet the two deadlines for the return of the License Renewal Application.
• Autogator never applied for the Class II License the Board required at their hearing of July 11, 2006.
• Sheri Williams dba Auto Wholesalers has been evicted by her landlord and has been unresponsive to letters sent by the office.
Grimes recommended three separate votes on these licenses.
Kearns Collision – Motion by Grimes for approval provided the office receives a reasonable letter of explanation from Mr. Kearns why he was late with his application and a letter of admonishment from the Board that he be timely in the future. Motion seconded by Angley. Vote 3-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained)
Autogator – Motion by Grimes for conditional approval provided we receive everything that is required and write a letter to Mr. Snow stating his Class III License does not allow him to sell used cars and if he continues to do this his Class III License is at risk. LaFond explained the differences between the Class II and III Licenses and told the Board the public is not afforded any protection on buying a used car from a Class III Licensee. Class II License holders must maintain a bond with the local authorities to provide for relief in a court judgment. LaFond asked that his Class III license state that Mr. Snow is prohibited from selling used cars. Motion seconded by Angley. Vote 3-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
Sheri Williams dba Auto Wholesalers – Motion by Grimes to withhold issuing license, second by Angley. Vote 3-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
Motion by Grimes to approve all Liquor License renewals, second by Angley. Vote 3-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
Resident Privilege Sticker Fee Review:
Motion by Grimes to increase resident privilege sticker fee to $8.00 for two years/$5.00 for one year. Vote unanimous.
Wind Power Pole Fees:
LaFond stated that presently the only fee structure for monopoles is designed for telecommunications and is $600 for the building permit. The Building Commissioner
for input from individuals that have applied for residential wind power poles and the feeling is that it is excessive. Mendoza is recommending a $100 permit fee and feels it is enough for the two inspections and brief design review. Planning Board and IDC feel a $100 fee as opposed to $600 for residential and agricultural wind towers would encourage more use of alternative energy sources. Motion by Grimes to set fee at $50 for R/A applicants, second by Angley. Vote unanimous.
Police Department Grants:
Motion by Grimes to accept the grants of $7,000 from the Governor’s Highway Safety Bureau and $18,024 for Community Policing, second by Angley. Grimes stated have been beneficial to the Town and hope they continue. O’Donnell stated on behalf of Chief Parker and the Police Department he wanted express his appreciation for the grants.
Selectmen Notes:
Grimes thanked the residents for their support at the STM and for showing resounding approval for the purchase of the Cole Property. This was so important to the future of the Town. Happy holidays to all and thanks to our troops overseas and their families.
O’Donnell stated that Chief Parker’s mother was in a Boston Hospital undergoing major surgery and asked everyone to keep her in their thoughts and prayers. He also stated freedom is not free, and to please keep our soldiers and sailors servicing us in far away lands who guarantee our freedom in our thoughts and prayers as we celebrate the holidays.
Angley also wished everyone happy holiday season. He then spoke on the migrant worker issue in South Carver. He has been in contact with Mr. Phillips of Ocean Spray and he reiterated their cooperation and stated that people have different lifestyles, and what had happened was a tragedy. While their workers do not live on Ocean Spray property they understand concerns and are willing to work with the community with new rules and regulations. They will do their best in their capacity to do that.
Muscato stated the Town had received a letter of commendation from the Commonwealth thanking Michael Mendoza for his efforts in the tragic events in Danvers on November 22, 2006. He also stated that Plymouth Coalition for the Homeless is soliciting donations to replace a failed septic system that will cost $57,000. He also thanked everyone that attended the STM, and thanked Jim Grimes for chairing the meeting. There will be of the Cole Working Group tomorrow.
Town Administrator Notes:
He also commended Mike Mendoza and is pleased that in times of difficulty it is something we can offer. The budget process is underway, and he and the Town Accountant have met briefly with department heads. They will be compiling the numbers for the Board and Finance Committee in the next couple of weeks. We are still in the early stages.
He also introduced the office’s senior volunteer, Peter Blatchford. Muscato stated he had the pleasure of serving with Peter on the Finance Committee.
Muscato expressed is concern regarding the information required for the senior exemptions for the CPA tax. It is not what he anticipated. People have told him it is intrusive.
Motion by O’Donnell at 6:45 PM to go for brief recess, second Angley. Vote unanimous.
Transfer of Liquor License – 7:05 Public Hearing:
Tracey King, Bill King and their attorney, Craig Medeiros came before the board requesting the transfer of Carver Investments LLC dba Cornerstones liquor license to Emma-Will, LLC dba Cornerstones. Tracey King will be operating and managing the business and has worked in the business at her father’s establishment for many years. They have no plans at this time to alter the premises or change any of the operations. Medeiros stated that may reduce hours and close on Mondays. Bouchard asked the Board to also approve the transfer of the Common Victualer and Auto Amusement Device Licenses pending the ABCC approval. Motion by Grimes to approve transfer, second Angley. Vote: 3-0-1 (O’Donnell abstained).
Citizen’s Participation:
Dick Ward, Ag Commission, submitted to the Board committee make up recommendations on the Earth Removal Review Committee. He ran it by Gary Garretson. SRPEDD just completed a study of Earth Removal By-Laws on surrounding Towns. Grimes volunteered to be on the review committee. Ward wished everyone happy holidays.
Motion by Grimes to go into Executive Session under MGL Chapter 39 § 23B for the purposes to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. Second Angley. Roll Call Vote taken.
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