July 14, 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. Spencer.
Town-wide Phone System Update
Lew Moretsky of the Upton Group, Karen Jasinski-Dutil and Mike Garofano updated the Board on a proposed Town wide phone system upgrade. Mr. Moretsky has been the Town’s telecommunications consultant for the past 10 years. He inventoried all of the Town’s facilities several years ago.
The Town issued an R.F.P. during this past winter. Ten proposals were received with five prospective companies interviewed. Out of the five interviewed, the choice was narrowed down to two companies with the decision to go with a hosted system.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board voted 3-1 to approve the June 9th minutes as submitted. Mr. Connor abstained.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the June 17th minutes as submitted.
On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Mr. Fraine to sign the revised wastewater treatment agreement with the City of Woonsocket.
On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to award the 2014 Crack Sealing Contract 2014-CR to the low bidder Annseal, Inc. of Johnson City, NY in the amount of $$60,586 as recommended by Mr. DiMartino.
Public Hearing – application of Omar Wenger d/b/a Wenger’s Farm for a Common Victualler License, 1048 So. Main St.
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
Mr. Wenger stated he has picnic tables for patrons to use after purchasing ice cream. He stated he wasn’t aware that he needed a Common Victualler for the sale of ice cream. Board members explained that seating for the consumption of food requires this license; and noted there are a few other ice cream shops that already have their Common Victualler Licenses.
Mr. Wenger was asked what his hours of operation would be and informed the Board he would like his hours to be 9 AM – 9 PM, Monday – Saturday.
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Mr. Connor asked if there was anyone present to speak on the application. No one responded.
On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Omar Wenger d/b/a Wenger’s Farm for a Common Victualler License, hours 9 AM – 9 PM, Monday – Saturday providing Mr. Wenger comes into compliance with the Zoning & Sign Bylaws.
Public Hearing – application of Alfred Lynch for the transfer of the Restaurant All Alcohol License from DOR as successor in interest of C.J.P. d/b/a Vercellis, Kenneth Shkreli, Mgr., 160 Pulaski Blvd.
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice and stated the applicant has requested a continuance to the Selectmen’s September 9th meeting.
On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to continue the public hearing for Alfred Lynch to September 9th per his request.
Mr. Sposato updated the Selectmen on the Norfolk County Advisory Board meetings (minutes attached).
Public Hearing – application of Bellingham Sportsman’s Club, David Leavitt, Mgr. to amend the Weekday & Sunday Entertainment Licenses by adding D J and/or band, 360 Lake St.
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
Representing the Club were Paul Munroe and David Leavitt, Manager. Mr. Leavitt stated the Club would like to amend its Weekday & Sunday Entertainment Licenses to include a DJ and/or Band for functions. He also stated the Club would like this extended to the patio.
Mr. Soter stated he does not see a problem with the outside entertainment as long as the hours are reasonable.
Mr. Mayhew stated that patrons consuming alcoholic beverages need to do so on the patio. No other outside area is designated for alcohol consumption. He also noted that outdoor entertainment should not extend past 9:00 PM.
Mr. Martinis stated the outdoor entertainment should be limited to Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings.
Mr. Fraine stated the Town has a decibel level noise ordinance which he believes was exceeded by the Club at a recent event.
Mr. Leavitt stated that at the event in question, the band had set up in an area that is not normally used. He stated that will not happen again.
Mr. Soter asked Mr. Leavitt to submit a drawing of the patio and where the band will set up to the Selectmen’s Office.
Public Hearing – petition of National Grid Co. to install a new pole #30-1 to service a new house at 216-218 Lake Street
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Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to continue this hearing at the conclusion of the Sportsman’s Club hearing.
Mr. Connor asked if there was anyone present to speak on the Sportsman’s Club application. No one responded.
On a Soter/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of the Bellingham Sportsman’s Club, David Leavitt, Mgr. to amend the Weekday & Sunday Entertainment Licenses by adding a DJ and/or band (indoor) until 11 PM; and (outdoor – patio area) restricted to Friday & Saturday until 10 PM and 8 PM on Sunday.
Public Hearing – National Grid (continued)
Mr. Connor stated the petition from National Grid is to install a new pole to service a new house at 216-218 Lake Street and asked if there was anyone present to speak on this request. No one responded.
On a Mayhew/Martinelli motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve National Grid’s petition #16363909 to install a new pole to service a new house at 216-218 Lake Street. All work to be performed to the DPW Director’s satisfaction.
On a Martinis/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: residential trash, $355.00; residential water, $83.41; residential sewer, $147.30 and municipal water, $3,276.48.
On a Soter/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve end of the year budget transfer from Police – Matrons to Police – Motor Vehicle Equipment Maintenance in the amount of $300.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve end of the year budget transfer from ConCom – Administrative Personnel to ConCom – Professional Services in the amount of $7,900.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve end of the year budget transfer from Trash Enterprise – Permanent Personnel to Trash Enterprise – Trash Removal in the amount of $10,662.88.
On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to award a contract to Kessler McGuinness & Associates, LLC of Newton, MA to provide professional services to compete 504 Self Assessments and ADA Transition Plans for the Towns of Bellingham and Hopedale per recommendation of Paula Stuart, Program Manager,
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Office of Community Development. This award is further conditioned on said awardee agreeing to the terms and conditions included in the Town’s solicitation.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the Discharge of Lien pertaining to work performed under the Community Development Grant.
Mr. Fraine asked the Board to take a vote reaffirming a previous vote.
Mr. DiMartino updated the Board on the Quarterly Utility Billing and submitted an outline of the process (copy attached).
On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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