May 20, 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. Mayhew.
Mr. Soter stated that Reorganization will take place on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30 PM (before Town Meeting).
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board voted to approve the minutes of May 6th as submitted. Mr. Featherston abstained; all other members voted in the affirmative.
On a Spencer/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: municipal water, $13,625.45; municipal sewer, $1,817.72 and residential water, $1,410.60.
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted that Contract 2012-BWW 5, Benelli St. Sewer Station Wetwell Modification be awarded to the low bidder Ponch Excavation LLC of Boston, in the amount of $31,652.
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to open the Fall Special Town meeting this evening and set the closing date for July 5th, 12 noon.
Public Hearing (continued) – application of GAVO, LLC d/b/a Marcella’s Diner for the transfer of the Common Victualler License from S B Restaurant d/b/a Simon Diver, 131 Pulaski Blvd.
Mr. Soter read the public hearing notice and stated this hearing was continued from May 6th. He asked if the applicant was present. Bonnie Gossel stated she is the applicant’s landlord and notified the Board that he is on his way and apologizes for being late.
The Board left the hearing open allowing the applicant an opportunity to present his application before the end of the meeting.
On a Connor/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to ratify the AFSCME DPW Contract, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015 (as presented by Mr. Fraine).
Mr. Aguilar, applicant for the Common Victualler License transfer from Simon Diner appeared before the Board. He apologized for his tardiness.
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Mr. Aguilar stated he is buying the business from the owners of Simon Diner and will be serving the same type of food, along with pizza and Mexican food.
Board members asked what his hours of operation would be. He stated he would like the same hours as the current owner which is 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Mr. Spencer asked Mr. Aguilar if he has restaurant experience. He stated he does and has worked in a couple of different restaurants.
Mr. Soter asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application. No one responded.
On a Connor/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Connor/Featherston motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of GAVO, LLC d/b/a Marcella’s Diner for the transfer of the Common Victualler License from S B Restaurant d/b/a Simon Diner, 131 Pulaski Blvd. with hours being 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Mr. Soter stated he had received requests for the placement of a street light on Blackstone Street, between the High School & the Middle School.
On a Connor/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the placement of a street light on Blackstone St. as requested, providing recommendation is received from the Safety Officer.
Mr. Connor requested the following items be discussed during the next couple of months and asked Board members for their input on any other items they wished addressed.
-Senior Center Demographic
-Zero Base Budgeting
-Recycling Center Costs
-Elected & Appointed Stipends
-Roads
-Veterans Tax Work-off
-Police Station Project
-Charter Review
-South Fire Station Staffing
-Solar Project
-Televised Meetings
On a Featherston/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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