September 26, 2016
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Soter with all members in attendance.
Public Hearing – application of Volta Oil to amend its Special Permit by adding one additional fueling station for dispensing diesel fuel, 207 Mechanic St.
Mr. Soter read the public hearing notice.
Attorney Antonellis represented Volta Oil and stated the company is requesting the modification of its Special Permit by adding one additional fueling station for dispensing diesel fuel. He stated this request is being made to facilitate truck fueling noting there is a backlog of trucks waiting in the morning. Attorney Antonellis stated the fuel storage amount will not increase.
Mr. Spencer asked if this additional dispenser is at the rear of the property with Attorney Antonellis answering in the affirmative.
Mr. Martinis stated he has noticed the trucks waiting to fuel up in the morning and feels this approval will move the process along. Mr. Mayhew agreed.
A letter of approval was received from the Planning Board pertaining to this modification and from the Fire Department noting plans have been approved by the Fire Dept. and the Dept. of Fire Services.
On a Martinis/Mayhew motion the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Martinis/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Volta Oil to amend its Special Permit by adding one additional fueling station for dispensing diesel fuel. Premises located at 207 Mechanic St.
On a Martinis/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to reduce the current Lifeline Solid Waste Fee by bringing it in line with the percentage rate approved for Seniors voted on May 16th.
On a Spencer/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the request of the Planning Board for the placement of four “No Jake Break” signs on Maple St. with locations to be determined by Safety Officer Rolls.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the recommendation of Safety Officer Rolls to place a street light on pole #4, Blackstone St. (intersection of Maplebrook & Blackstone St.).
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On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to award Contract 2016-OMD, Old Mill Dam Removal and Charles River Restoration to the low bidder RC & D, Inc. of Pawtucket, RI in the amount of $1,041,640.00.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the August 15th minutes as submitted.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the request of St. Blaise Knights of Columbus to hold a Tootsie Roll Drive on October 8th and October 9th, 9 AM – 2 PM at the Pulaski Blvd. and town center intersections. An insurance rider has been received.
On a Spencer/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following abatements: municipal water, $7846.05; municipal sewer, $487.66; residential water, $1617.58; residential sewer, $409.06 and residential trash, $924.84.
On a Martinis/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Bellingham Police Association.
On a Mayhew/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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