September 22, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Goodnow with all members in attendance.
Pizzeria Uno – Change of Manager
Mr. Timothy Mulson stated he will be taking over as manager for Pizzeria Uno noting the current manager is leaving to pursue a teaching career. He stated no other changes will be made regarding the operation of the restaurant.
On a Mayhew/Martinelli motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve Pizzeria Uno’s change of manager to Timothy Mulson.
On a Martinelli/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the minutes of August 11th as presented.
On a Mayhew/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve water abatements in the amount of $1301.54 and trash abatements in the amount of $1157.00.
On a Mayhew/Martinelli motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Carlton Patrick to the Historical Commission (per recommendation of said commission).
On a Mayhew/Martinelli motion, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the DPW Director to sign Contract 2008-10, Pulaski Blvd, Interim Improvements, with low bidder Murray Paving and Reclamation, Inc. of Holliston, if sufficient funds are available (not to exceed $126,304.00). This motion was made with the proviso that there be a double-solid line along the middle of the street in order to maintain the “no passing” restriction.
On a Martinelli/Davies motion, the Board voted to appoint Stacey Wetstein as the town’s MAPC representative. Mr. Mayhew opposed; all other members voted in the affirmative.
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PUBLIC HEARING – application of Dog House Wieners, LLC for a Common Victualler License, 15 North Main St.
Mr. Goodnow read the public hearing notice.
Michael Houle and Linda Aiudi stated they will be operating a small restaurant specializing in New York style wieners with different toppings. They stated their hours of operation will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11 AM – 6 PM, Thursday until 8 PM and Friday until 9 PM. Saturday hours will be 11 AM – 11 PM. They will be closed on Sunday. They also stated they were hoping to get permission to stay open when it snows to accommodate the snowplow drivers.
Members of the Board advised Mr. Houle and Ms. Aiudi that this would be the time to increase their hours if they so wish. After some discussion, they requested to be open 5 AM – 2 AM, 7 days a week.
Mr. Goodnow asked if there was anyone present in favor or in opposition to the application. No one responded.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Mayhew/Martinelli motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Dog House Wieners, LLC for a Common Victualler License with hours as stated 5 AM – 2 AM, 7 days a week.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve a Common Victualler License for the Boo-Bazaar, Oct. 4th, Bellingham Memorial Middle School, fees waived.
On a Mayhew/Martinelli motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Bellingham Lions Club White Cane Drive on October 18th at Crooks Corner, the Town Center and the lights by Walgreen’s. A copy of their insurance certificate has been received.
PUBLIC HEARING – application for Cable Television License by Verizon New England, Inc.
Mr. Goodnow read the public hearing notice.
Present for the hearing: David Mullen, Telecommunications Insight Group; Attorney Thomas Antonucci; Stephanie Lee, Verizon Regional Director External Affairs and Ellen Cummings, Verizon Regional Director External Affairs. Representing the Town: Attorney William August.
On a Mayhew/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to sign the contract with Verizon for the purpose of completing the FiOS service, and attended services to the entire community of Bellingham within the time constraints that are indicated here tonight during the presentation of the contract, and ask our Town Administrator, who
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has been working again closely with Mr. August and the people from Verizon on the locations and access addresses that they want to have the FiOS system installed.
(A copy of the entire public hearing transcript is on file in the Selectmen’s Office.)
On a Mayhew/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the letter presented this evening by Amy Cook, on behalf of the Commission on Disability, pertaining to guidelines for mailbox placement on sidewalks.
On a Mayhew/Martinelli motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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