December 13, 2010
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Vice Chairman Goodnow with all members in attendance except Mr. Mayhew.
Victory Lane Motor Sales, Inc.
Attorney Ambler and the applicant, Mr. Hamilton appeared before the Board requesting the restriction that all repairs be performed inside the building be removed. Attorney Ambler stated this places the applicant at a disadvantage to service the simplest of repairs for individuals who have purchased a vehicle from Mr. Hamilton. He also stated that he is not aware of any other used car establishment that has this type of restriction.
After discussion was held on this matter, the Board unanimously voted that minor repairs could be done outside the building until 7:00 PM.
Public Hearing – application of Tenchi, Inc. d/b/a Tenchi Sushi, Yintee Cheung, Mgr. for the transfer of the Restaurant Wine & Malt License from the Dept. of Revenue as successor in interest of Vanessa L.L.C. d/b/a Ann’s Lakeview Farms, Ann L. Odabashian, Mgr. and application for a Common Victualler License, 254 Hartford Ave.
Mr. Goodnow read the public hearing notice.
Attorney Ambler represented the applicant Mr. Cheung. He stated Mr. Cheung purchased this license from the Department of Revenue at auction earlier this year. Mr. Cheung has been renovating a store in the Stallbrook Marketplace located next to Barnes & Noble and his proposed hours of operation will be 11:00 AM – midnight, seven days a week. Mr. Cheung stated all employees will be TIP certified.
Mr. Goodnow asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application. No one responded.
On a Chaves/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Chaves/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Tenchi, Inc. d/b/a Tenchi Sushi, Yintee Cheung, Mgr. for the transfer of the Restaurant Wine & Malt License from the Dept. of Revenue as successor in interest of Vanessa L.L.C. d/b/a Ann’s Lakeview Farms, Ann L. Odabashian, Mgr. and a Common Victualler License, 254 Hartford Avenue, hours as stated.
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Public Hearing – application of Alfred Lynch d/b/a Buyer’s Choice for a Class II Used Car Dealers License, 123 Mendon St.
Mr. Goodnow read the public hearing notice.
Attorney Ambler represented the applicant, Mr. Lynch and stated he is requesting a Class II License to store 42 unregistered vehicles. His hours of operation would be from 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
The Board asked Mr. Lynch what the vehicle price range would be. He stated he would be selling vehicles ranging from $2,500 - $15,000, with the majority of vehicles being in the $4,000 range.
Board members asked if the hours of operation could be amended feeling that 10:00 PM is too late to stay open. Mr. Lynch amended the closing time to 8:00 PM.
On a Connor/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Connor/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Alfred Lynch d/b/a Buyer’s Choice for a Class II Used Car Dealers License, 123 Mendon Street, hours of operation to be 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (7 days a week), 42 vehicle limit – no vehicle maintenance to take place on the site.
On a Chaves/Connor motion, the Board voted to accept the minutes of November 22nd with Mrs. Davies abstaining.
On a Chaves/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the license renewals as listed with the exception of John’s Used Auto Parts.
Mrs. Davies noted this property has been cleared out and asked about the status of the business. She was informed that the owner of the establishment has died and the business is part of the estate.
On a Davies/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the license renewal for John’s Used Auto Parts.
On a Connor/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: municipal sewer $957.21, municipal water $18167.10, residential sewer $653.18, residential water $2770.15 and trash $774.00.
On a Davies/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the Town of Bellingham’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
On a Davies/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to award TMC the bid to perform soil remediation services at the Pearl Street Mill site in an amount not to exceed $229,000.
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On a Davies/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the placement of two street lights on David Road per Sgt. Rolls’ recommendation, providing the residents at the pending locations have no objections.
On a Connor/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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