February 4, 2013
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Soter with all members in attendance except Mr. Featherston.
Public Hearing – application of Mak’s Roast Beef & Pizza for a Common Victualler License, 431 Pulaski Blvd.
Mr. Soter read the public hearing notice. Mr. Soter also read a letter from Dep. Chief Poirier into the record.
Applicant, Maksim Xhengo stated he is requesting a Common Victualler License for a restaurant he will be opening at 431 Pulaski Blvd. His menu will consist primarily of roast beef, pizza, subs & salads. He would like his hours of operation to be 10 AM – 11 PM, seven days a week.
The Selectmen asked him if he has experience in the restaurant business. Mr. Xhengo stated he has two other restaurants in Norwood and Revere.
Mr. Soter asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application.
No one responded.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Mak’s Roast Beef & Pizza for a Common Victualler License, operating hours 10 AM – 11 PM seven days a week, with the stipulation that the establishment passes inspections by the Fire Dept. & Inspectional Services.
Atty. Lee Ambler – Ideas on Business Development
Attorney Ambler appeared before the Board at the request of Mr. Soter. Mr. Soter explained he had invited Atty. Ambler to come in and address what he perceives as an unfriendly attitude towards business by town boards. Atty. Ambler had expressed his feelings about this negativity during a public hearing back in November at which time Mr. Soter had suggested we invite Atty. Ambler to appear before the Board in February. Atty. Ambler stated his belief that many businesses are not welcomed properly when they appear before Boards such as the Planning Board. He explained the delays and peer reviews often cost developers thousands of dollars. He suggested the review process for applications such as Class II Licenses, should be streamlined to require departments, as opposed to applicants, to
circulate applications. Mr. Fraine responded that this was an excellent suggestion and something town offices were close to implementing. Atty. Ambler indicated there are bylaw provisions which contradict each
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other such as the provision which addresses multiple uses on a single lot. He expressed his desire to see this provision amended or clarified in the future.
Mr. Soter thanked Atty. Ambler for his commentary and asked Mr. Fraine to follow up on the permit application process.
Atty. Gail Balser – Enforcement Action Request
Atty. Balser represented Mr. Ron Lussier pertaining to the improper installation of a fence at 341 Pulaski Blvd. Mr. Lussier is an abutter of this property and paid to have this fence surveyed because he felt it was improperly installed. A certified plan from Land Planning, Inc. was submitted to the Selectmen and shows the fence to be encroaching on the public way. Atty. Balser stated she is requesting, on behalf of her client, that the Selectmen take enforcement action for removal of the fence.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Keith Buteau, 341 Pulaski Blvd. instructing him to remove the fence along the Arthur Street side of his establishment due to the fact it was installed in the Town’s right-of-way. Mr. Buteau will be advised that he has the option of installing the fence on his property.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the January 28th minutes as submitted.
On a Spencer/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve municipal water abatements in the amount of $5,846.40 and municipal sewer abatements in the amount of $66.21.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Common Victualler renewal for Rosewood Restaurant, Hartford Ave.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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