June 20, 2011
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. Connor who came to the meeting at 7:30 PM.
Lauren Marciszyn and Safety Officer Rolls presented information regarding the Stall Brook Walk to School Grant. Ms. Marciszyn stated that Stall Brook Elementary was one of 25 schools throughout the country to receive this grant. The grant is in the amount of $600 which will fund signage and safety improvements including repainting four of the crosswalks, add two signs (warning and actual walk sign) at Ray Ave. and create and install signs at the meeting location and each quarter mile mark on the route.
On a Featherston/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the Stall Brook Walk to School Grant as outlined this evening.
Public Hearing – application of Executive Auto Center, Inc. for a Class II Used Car Dealers License, 728 South Main St.
Mr. Goodnow read the public hearing notice.
The applicant, Chady Saghbini and his attorney, Warren Heller attended the hearing. Mr. Saghbini stated he needed to apply for a Special Permit to extend the use of his 728 South Main Street property to include the sale of used motor vehicles. He noted he met with the Zoning Board and his request was approved. The Board voted to grant the Special Permit to extend the non-conforming use to include the sale of used vehicles with an 8 vehicle maximum.
Mr. Saghbini stated since he has received the ZBA approval, he is here this evening to request the Selectmen’s approval for the Class II License with an 8 vehicle limit.
Mrs. Davies asked Mr. Saghbini if he would be storing any junk vehicles on his property for parts. Mr. Saghbini stated he would not.
Mr. Soter recommended the applicant makes sure he has the 8 vehicles for sale properly marked and that he keeps proper records of the vehicles sold. Mr. Saghbini stated he plans on following all regulations. His hours of operation will be Monday – Saturday, 7 AM – 8 PM, closed Sunday.
The Board members commended Mr. Saghbini for the good job he has done with cleaning up that property.
Mr. Goodnow asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application. No one responded.
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On a Soter/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Davies/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Executive Auto Center, Inc. for a Class II Used Car Dealers License, 728 South Main St., hours as noted this evening, with an 8 vehicle limit.
On a Soter/Davies motion, the Board voted to approve the June 13th minutes. Mr. Featherston and Mr. Goodnow were not present for that meeting and abstained on the vote.
Mr. Connor came to the meeting at this time.
On a Featherston/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the ambulance rate increase as recommended by Chief Ranieri, effective July 1st (copy attached).
On a Goodnow/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to ratify Mr. Fraine’s appointment of Paula Saliba to the Payroll Clerk-Treasurer’s Office as recommended by Mrs. Mathieu.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to instruct Mr. Fraine to work with Town Counsel to advise Verizon that they are to Cease and Desist any non-emergency work in the Town of Bellingham as of next Monday unless all pole work associated with the Pulaski Blvd. project is complete or an agreement has been reached relative to any remaining activity at the site.
Mr. Soter stated he attended the site visit on Saturday of the 200 Center Street property for a possible DPW location. He is recommending the formation of a feasibility study committee to look into all options for this facility, including the possibility of a DPW & Police Station on the town-owned land where the current DPW is located. Mr. Soter stated such a committee could be comprised of members from the FinCom, CIC, Parks Commission, Board of Selectmen, Mr. DiMartino and Mr. Fraine, with Board members in agreement.
Mr. Soter stated that on weekends, it is getting increasingly difficult to get out of the plazas where Market Basket & Whole Foods are located. He asked if the Safety Officer could look into this matter and see if there is a possibility of utilizing detail officers and these locations.
Mr. Connor stated he would like to look into the possible stipend increase for the Board of Selectmen. He suggested that stipend reviews also be conducted for the School Committee, Planning Board, Parks Commission, ConCom, Library Trustees and ZBA by checking with other towns with approximately the same populations as Bellingham.
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Due to the economic climate, Mr. Soter stated he does not feel this is the right time for a stipend review.
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to update the Board on the status of negotiations with AFSCME, Fire and Police.
Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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