March 3, 2014
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Connor with all members in attendance except Mr. Featherston.
Public Hearing – application of Mavilis, LLC d/b/a Coachmen’s Lodge, Dimitri Nicolos, Mgr. for the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualler, Weekday/Sunday Entertainment Licenses from Coachmen’s Lodge, Inc., Norman L. Decelles, Mgr., 273 Wrentham Road
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
Attorney Steven Andreoni represented the applicant. He stated Mr. Nicolos owns two other restaurants – one with his brother and the other with his wife. The Coachmen’s will be with his son. He has been in the restaurant business since 1976.
Mr. Soter asked if the restaurant employees will be TIPS certified. Mr. Nicolos stated they will be.
Mr. Mayhew asked Mr. Nicolos if the operation of the restaurant will remain as it has been, including functions. Mr. Nicolos stated the restaurant will be operated in the same way and the hours will remain as is with the exception of requesting a 10 a.m. alcohol serving time on Sundays. Mr. Nicolos stated he would like this option for brunch, and functions such as showers.
Mr. Connor asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on this application. Officer John Melanson spoke in favor of the application stating Mr. Nicolos and his business will be an asset to Bellingham.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Mavilis, LLC d/b/a Coachmen’s Lodge, Dimitri Nicolos, Mgr. for the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualler, Weekday/Sunday Entertainment Licenses from Coachmen’s Lodge, Inc., Norman L. Decelles, Mgr., with hours to remain the same with the exception of the Sunday alcohol serving time of 10 a.m.
Mr. Decelles thanked the Selectmen for their support over the years and stated it has been a pleasure operating a restaurant in the Town of Bellingham.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the February 3rd minutes as submitted.
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On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the One Day Pouring Licenses requested by Whole Foods (list attached).
Under discussion, Mr. Soter stressed the pourer needs to be vigilant about not serving any underage individuals.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to award Contract 2014-WR, Drinking Water Supply Well Rehab to the low bidder Maher Services, Inc. of North Reading per Mr. DiMartino’s recommendation.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Patricia Levesque to fill the unexpired term of Fred Dehmer per the COA Board recommendation. Said term will expire in March of 2015.
Public Hearing – application of Lisa Giffen d/b/a Thrifty Witch Consignment Shoppe for a Second Hand Dealer’s License, 799 So. Main St., Unit 12 – 13
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
Mrs. Giffen expressed her concern over the 30 day holding period on items she receives in her shop noting this holding period will hurt her business. She stated she does not deal with high-end items such as precious metals or gems. A lot of her inventory is clothing, books, household items, etc.
Under discussion, Mr. Fraine stated after meeting with Chief Daigle and two Police Officers working on the Second Hand Dealer’s Licensing process, it was noted the intent of this license is to aid the Police Dept. in identifying stolen property, such as, but not limited to precious metals, precious gems, electronic audio or video equipment. As establishments are licensed, there exists the possibility that the Rules & Regulations will need to be tweaked.
It was suggested adding a dollar value for items sold at consignment shops and to delete Item A of Section 3 (Regulated Property).
On a Soter/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to amend the Rules & Regulations by adding the following under Section 2, Item C – CONSIGNMENT “Only articles with a resale value of $250 or greater shall be covered by the regulations.” And under Section 3 – REGULATED PROPERTY – delete Item A.
Mr. Connor asked if there was anyone present who wanted to speak on this application. No one responded.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Lisa Giffen d/b/a Thrifty Witch Consignment Shoppe for a Second Hand Dealer’s License, 799 So. Main St., Unit 12 – 13.
On a Spencer/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: residential water, $824.17; residential sewer, $714.04; residential trash, $297.50 and municipal water, $9087.50.
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Mr. Connor turned the meeting over to Vice Chairman Soter.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board voted to approve a Common Victualler License for Bellingham Youth Baseball, April 1st – October 31st, fees waived.
Mr. Connor abstained; all other members voted in the affirmative.
Board members reviewed the draft Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Soter noted one of the articles sponsored by the Selectmen is the Door-to-Door Soliciting which he was not in favor of revisiting at Town Meeting. Mr. Soter felt we should fight this based on Town Counsel’s original advice that our version was watered-down to pass Attorney General’s review of the original article.
Mr. Soter stated he would like written clarification from Town Counsel regarding the language used in this article.
Mr. Mayhew suggested that Attorney Talerman come to the Selectmen’s March 17th meeting. Attorney Talerman will be contacted to attend that meeting.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the placement of Welcome to Bellingham signs as recommended by the Bellingham Sports Management Department.
Mr. Connor stated Library Director, Bernadette Rivard is looking for a Board of Selectmen member to serve on a committee to aid in preparing a new long range planning document to submit to the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners. Meetings will be held on April 14th & May 12th from 3-5 p.m. Mr. Connor stated he doesn’t mind serving, however, the times may be difficult due to work appointments. Mr. Mayhew volunteered to sit in for Mr. Connor if he is unable to attend a meeting.
Mr. Connor requested Board members submit items for Mr. Fraine’s review for the March 17th meeting.
Mr. Connor compiled a document pertaining to stipends for elected and appointed officials to be reviewed by the FinCom and is requesting it be placed on the October Town Meeting Warrant.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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