March 7, 2011
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Mayhew with all members in attendance except Mr. Goodnow.
Public Hearing (continued) – application of David A. Lori d/b/a Tony’s Italian Deli for a Common Victualler License. Premises located at 1 Mechanic Street
The applicant was not present at this time. On a Davies/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to delay this hearing until the applicant is present.
On a Connor/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to ratify Mr. Fraine’s appointment of Linda Johnson to the position of Payroll Clerk-Treasurer’s Office.
Mr. Lori was present at this time and informed the Board he is requesting a Common Victualler to operate an Italian deli at 1 Mechanic St. He stated his hours of operation would be 9 AM – 9 PM seven days a week.
Mr. Mayhew asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application. No one responded. On a Chaves/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Chaves/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of David A. Lori d/b/a Tony’s Italian Deli for a Common Victualler License, 1 Mechanic St. – hours as noted.
Public Hearing – application of Mike’s Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Mike’s Motors Co. for a Class II Used Car Dealers License. Premises located at 1114 South Main St.
Mr. Mayhew read the public hearing notice.
Attorney Lee Ambler represented the applicant, Michael Tolchin.
He stated Mr. Tolchin is looking for a 60 vehicle license with vehicles ranging in price from $1500 - $25,000. Atty. Ambler stated the hours of operation would be 8 AM – 10 PM, seven days a week. He stated the property consists of approximately 2.91 acres with frontage in excess of 400 ft. No auto body work or painting to be performed on the premises. Mr. Tolchin has been in this business most of his adult life with no complaints filed.
Mrs. Chaves asked Mr. Tolchin if he plans on paving the premises. Mr. Tolchin stated he has no plans to pave at this time.
Mr. Connor asked if he will be adding more lighting on the premises. Mr. Tolchin stated he will be not expanding the lighting at this time.
Mr. Mayhew asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application.
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Mr. LeClaire stated he is here this evening as an abutter to the property and is requesting that Mr. Tolchin’s license be restricted to 20-25 vehicles.
Mrs. Davies asked what type of vehicle warranty he will have. Mr. Tolchin stated he will have a 30-day warranty and it will be displayed prominently as required by law. Mr. Tolchin stated his premises will also be an inspection station.
Mrs. Davies asked if he would also be selling trucks. Mr. Tolchin stated he would not.
Mr. Connor recommended a 30 vehicle limit for this location with Mr. Tolchin agreeing to this recommendation. The Board also recommended the following hours of operation: Mon. – Sat. 8 AM – 9 PM for sales, 8 AM – 7 PM for repairs & inspections; Sunday – 10 AM – 6 PM for sales, repairs & inspections. Mr. Tolchin also agreed to the change in hours of operation.
On a Chaves/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Chaves/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Mike’s Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Mike’s Motors Co. for a Class II Used Car Dealers License, 1114 South Main St. with a 30 vehicle limit and hours as recommended by the Board of Selectmen.
On a Davies/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Common Victualler renewal for Rosewood Restaurant, 445 Hartford Ave.
On a Davies/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the petition of National Grid & Verizon for the relocation of pole #16, North St. to allow for a roadway entrance to the new subdivision.
On a Davies/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Marguerite Brooks to a three-year term on the Council on Aging (as recommended by a vote of the COA members).
On a Davies/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Lawrence Sposato to the Board of Registrars – Republican Member.
On a Connor/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve residential water abatements in the amount of $482.67 and trash abatements in the amount of $574.00.
On a Chaves/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to award the single stream automated curb-side collection contract amendment to Allied Waste as submitted by the Town Administrator and attached to these minutes.
On a Connor/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the February 7th minutes as presented.
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On a Connor/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the February 14th minutes as presented.
On a Chaves/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Mr. Fraine for the period July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2014 and the Agreement for Mrs. Mathieu for the period July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2013.
On a Davies/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to place an article on the May 25th warrant for the acceptance of MGL Chapter 138, Section 33B.
Mr. Connor recommended, with Board members in agreement, that the Arcand Meeting Room be offered to the School Committee allowing the meetings to be televised.
Mr. Connor brought up for discussion the possibility of having all four polling locations at the High School. The Town Clerk will be asked to attend the Selectmen’s April 4th meeting to discuss this matter.
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss possible land purchase and contract negotiations update. Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
On a Chaves/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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