March 19, 2012
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Connor with all members in attendance.
Annual Appointments
Mr. Connor stated he would like to see committees/boards who are not currently televising their meetings to start doing so. He stated there are residents who are unable to attend meetings, but would like to be kept informed.
Mr. Soter stated the Conservation Commission meets and holds hearings at the North Community Bldg. He noted this building is deteriorating and doesn’t feel it is conducive to holding hearings.
Board members were in agreement that meetings should be televised.
Mr. Soter suggested the Parks Commission hold a televised meeting at the beginning of the year to advise interested residents of the upcoming sports season.
Mr. Connor stated he would meet with Mr. Fraine regarding this matter.
On a Featherston/Goodnow motion, the Selectmen unanimously voted to approve their appointments as listed with exception of the COA and ZBA.
On a Davies/Soter motion, the Board voted to reappoint COA members as listed with all members voting in the affirmative except Mr. Connor who abstained.
Mr. Connor stated an application for the ZBA was received. Board members would like to interview the applicant at their next meeting on April 2nd. The new applicant, along with the incumbents, will be invited to interview on April 2nd.
On a Davies/Goodnow motion, the Board unanimously voted to ratify Mr. Fraine’s appointments as listed.
On a Soter/Davies motion, the Board voted to approve a Common Victualler License for Bellingham Youth Baseball, April 1st – October 30th, South Field with fees waived. All members voted in the affirmative except Mr. Connor who abstained.
On a Davies/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted that the following individuals will serve on the Police Feasibility Study: Chief Daigle, Captain Corriveau, Lt. Ranieri,
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Mr. Collomati, Mr. Fraine, Mr. Soter and Mr. Featherston. Mr. Connor will be the alternate if either of the Selectman cannot attend.
On a Goodnow/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Seasonal All Alcohol and Common Victualler License renewal for the Chowder Bowl Restaurant.
On a Soter/Goodnow motion, the Board voted to accept the minutes of March 5th with Mr. Featherston and Mrs. Davies abstaining.
On a Featherston/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to inform the FinCom that the Selectmen have changed their School budget recommendation by reducing the Transportation Acct. by $120,000 and increasing the recommended School Dept. line item by the same amount.
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to update the Board on contract negotiations. Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
Mr. Fraine stated Chief Gentile will also attend the session.
On a Featherston/Davies motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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