April 12, 2010
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairwoman Davies with all members in attendance except Mr. Connor.
On a Mayhew/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to continue the meeting in the lower meeting room.
Public Hearing – Application of TJLS d/b/a Isabella’s for a Common Victualler License. Premises located at 1048 South Main Street.
The applicant, Mr. Signore stated he was before the Board to request a Common Victualler License to operate a restaurant at 1048 South Main Street. He stated he will continue to serve the same type of food that has been at that location and will also include Italian food on the menu. Mr. Signore also stated he will continue ice cream takeout.
His hours of operation will be 7 AM – 10 PM, seven days a week.
Mrs. Chaves asked Mr. Signore how he plans to meet the agricultural restriction which states that 51% of the gross sales of the restaurant will be from products grown or animals raised on the farm. Mr. Signore stated he will use the produce grown on the farms and if turkeys are raised, he will use them.
Mr. Burgess and Ms. Rogozyn stated they do not feel this property has been used as intended by the Dept. of Agriculture.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to continue this hearing to May 3rd and requested that Mr. Ozella be present to speak on the agricultural restriction in place on this property and that the applicant contact the Department of Agriculture.
Town Common Trustees Steve Schreffler, Ted Bailey and Diana Crooks came before the Board to request the reappointment of Mr. Schreffler. Mr. Bailey stated that although Steve lives out of town now, he had been a resident of Bellingham for many years and worked on the Town Common project from the beginning helping it become what it is today. Mr. Bailey also noted that Mr. Schreffler has been chairman of the Town Common Trustees since its inception. Letters of recommendation were also submitted from Joanne Arcand and Sheila Vicini, who could not be present this evening.
Mr. Mayhew made a motion, seconded by Mr. Goodnow to reappoint Steve Schreffler to the Town Common Trustees for the full three-year term. Under discussion, Mr. Mayhew stated that although Mr. Schreffler lives out of town, he
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is still very dedicated to the Town and is an asset to the Town Common Trustees. Mrs. Chaves agreed and also stated that the appointments should be taken on a case by case basis.
A vote was taken on Mr. Mayhew’s motion, with Mr. Goodnow, Mrs. Chaves and Mr. Mayhew voting in the affirmative. Mrs. Davies opposed stating she would like to wait until Town Meeting vote pertaining to non-residents serving on boards.
On a Chaves/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: municipal water, $13,612.79; municipal sewer, $3614.76; residential water, $76.38; residential sewer, $167.88 and trash, $3364.00.
On a Mayhew/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the regular meeting minutes and executive session minutes of March 15th.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to extend the contract between the Town of Bellingham and Solid Waste Solutions, LLC through June 8, 2015.
On a Mayhew/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve two Poppy Drives sponsored by the V.F.W. on May 29th and November 6th. Both drives will take place from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Crooks Corner and the Town Center. A certificate of liability insurance has been submitted to the Selectmen’s Office.
A letter will be sent to Bellingham Grocery requesting that they either comply with the vote of the Board to submit the proof of purchase and confirmation of activation of a register that will not open until a valid birth date is entered or appear before the Selectmen at their May 3rd meeting.
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to update the Board with regard to a contractual matter with the Police Dept. and to discuss negotiations relative to the possible sale of water.
Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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