June 25, 2012
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Soter with Mr. Connor and Mr. Spencer in attendance. Mr. Mayhew and Mr. Featherston were absent.
Public Hearing – application of 20Ten Larry’s Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Larry’s Package Store, Jigar Patel, Mgr. for the transfer of the Package Store All Alcohol License, Pledge of License & Inventory from Jay Jalaram Bapa Corp. d/b/a Larry’s Package Store, Priti S. Patel, Mgr., 264 North Main St.
Mr. Soter read the public hearing notice.
Attorney Joseph Devlin represented 20Ten Larry’s Liquors, Inc. partners. The corporation consists of four partners, three cousins and one family friend. All partners have been around the retail business for a number of years.
Attorney Devlin stated the three cousins, Tapan, Jigar and Bhavya Patel own Ashmont Market & Liquors in Dorchester.
Mr. Connor stated there have been a couple of violations (selling to minors) at Larry’s Package Store and noted that even if the license is transferred, another violation will not necessarily be considered a new violation, but in addition to the others.
Mr. Soter stated the Town of Bellingham takes a hard stand on a selling to minors violation.
Mr. Spencer asked if there have been any violations at the applicants’ Dorchester store and was informed there aren’t any violations at that establishment. Mr. Jigar Patel informed the Board they have an ID checker in their Ashmont store and will be placing one in Bellingham.
Mr. Connor stated that the current owners of Larry’s Package Store owes back taxes and would like to be assured these taxes are paid before the license changes hands. Attorney Devlin stated all taxes will be made current by the present owner.
Mr. Connor asked if employees are TIP certified. Mr. Patel stated all employees will be certified.
Mr. Soter asked if there was anyone present in favor or opposition to this application. No one responded.
On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of 20Ten Larry’s Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Larry’s Package Store, Jigar Patel, Mgr. for the
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transfer of the Package Store All Alcohol License, Pledge of License & Inventory (as revised by Town Counsel) from Jay Jalaram Bapa Corp. d/b/a Larry’s Package Store,
Priti S. Patel, Mgr., 264 North Main St. with the following stipulations: all taxes be made current by present owner, verification of no violations at the Dorchester Liquor Store, verification of employee TIP training and ID checker installed.
Building Inspector – fee schedule
Mr. LeClaire reported that several surrounding towns were surveyed to determine fees charged for various services performed in the inspectional departments. After reviewing the data, he determined Bellingham’s fee schedule is typical of surrounding communities and he does not recommend increasing fees. The Board thanked Mr. LeClaire for his presentation.
On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Blatman, Bobrowski & Mead, LLC as Town Counsel.
Mr. Soter asked Mr. Fraine about the labor counsel status. Mr. Fraine stated he will be receiving a proposal soon.
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the June 5th minutes as submitted.
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to award the Police Station standby generator to the low bidder, FM Generator of Canton, MA in the amount of $19,800.
On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to award Contract 2012-4, Road Construction Mann St. & Nason St. to the low bidder Murray Paving & Reclamation of Holliston, MA in the amount of $533,883.95.
On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to ratify Mr. Fraine’s reappointment of Cindy Souza and Tracey Taddeo as Animal Control Officers.
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to ratify Mr. Fraine’s appointment of Pamela Brodeur to the Network Administrator’s position.
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Mr. Soter requested that an article be placed on the October 10th Town Meeting Warrant requiring the presentation of an official form of I.D. for anyone attending town meetings and voting in any elections held in the Town. On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the placement of such an article on the Oct. 10th Town Meeting Warrant.
On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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