September 15, 2014
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order by Chairman Connor at 7:00 PM with all members in attendance.
Public Hearing – application of Karl Vucich d/b/a Moe’s Bellingham for a Common Victualler License, 270 Hartford Ave., Suite 101
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
Mr. Vucich stated his business is fast, casual Tex/Mex serving fresh, preservative-free ingredients from vegetarian to low-calorie. Mr. Vucich stated he has two other franchises in New Hampshire. He requested the hours of operation be 10 AM – 11 PM, 7 days a week.
Mr. Connor asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application. No one responded. On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Karl Vucich d/b/a Moe’s Bellingham, 270 Hartford Ave., Suite 101 for a Common Victualler License with hours of operation being 10 AM – 11 PM, 7 days a week.
On a Soter/Mayhew motion, the Board voted to accept the August 11th minutes as submitted. Mr. Martinis abstained; all other members voted in the affirmative.
On a Soter/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the August 18th minutes as submitted.
On a Soter/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Lion’s Club White Cane Drive, Oct. 18th, 8 AM – 1 PM; rain date Oct. 25th at Crooks Corner and the Town center. An insurance binder has been submitted.
On a Martinis/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: residential water, $4,563.86; residential sewer, $4,209.84; residential trash, $991.42; municipal water, $4554.72 and municipal sewer, $58.60.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to award the bids for individual items and grouped items in 2014 Annual Road Construction Work (Contract 2014-2) to the low bidders on various items and grouped items as noted on the bid summary. If the low bidder is not reasonably available to perform the work needed, the work under this contract for that item may be awarded to the second low bidder.
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Public Hearing – application of National Grid to install two new poles on Lakeshore Drive to raise existing conductors over roadway
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice.
Mr. Soter stated the low hanging wires were brought to his attention and he in turn contacted Mr. DiMartino. National Grid went to the location and recommended the new poles.
Mr. Connor asked if there was anyone present to speak on this hearing.
Philip & Jacquie Anderson of 7 Lakeshore Drive questioned the location of these poles feeling they are too close to property owners’ fences and the road is too narrow in that area. Board members suggested the Andersons meet with a representative from Ngrid and Mr. DiMartino.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to continue this hearing to October 6th allowing the Andersons to meet with an Ngrid representative.
Public Hearing – application of Outback Steakhouse for new Officer/Director, new Stockholder, Transfer of Stock and Issuance of Stock, 275 No. Main St.
Mr. Connor read the public hearing notice and noted there would not be an Outback Steakhouse representative in attendance this evening.
Application has been forwarded to the ABCC & based upon their review, they are satisfied that the transaction is consistent with the purposes of M.G.L. c. 138.
Mr. Connor asked if there was anyone present to speak on the application. No one responded.
On a Soter/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing. On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Outback Steakhouse for new Officer/Director, Stockholder and transfer & issuance of stock. Premises located at 275 No. Main Street.
On a Soter/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve Chili’s Grill & Bar change of manager from Matt Dillion to Melissa Lafazia.
Action on the 186 Maple Street Recreational Use Restriction will be placed on the October 6th meeting agenda.
Mr. Soter volunteered to serve on the By-law Review Committee.
On a Mayhew/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve a Common Victualler License for St. Brendan’s Fall Fair, Nov. 1 & 2, fees waived.
Bellingham Estates
Mr. Soter recused himself from this discussion.
Mr. Fraine updated the Board on the engineering study performed for Bellingham Estates relative to the drainage complaints from several residents on Fox Run Road. Mr. Fraine stated the Board could discuss remedy to the situation with the applicant seeking roadway acceptance.
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All members agreed the engineering study, along with indemnification arising from any claims relative to drainage, will need to be discussed when the public hearing for the road acceptance occurs.
Mr. Soter returned to the meeting.
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session pertaining to land auction and pending litigation. Members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
The Board of Selectmen will not return to public session with comments.
On a Mayhew/Soter motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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