BOARD OF SELECTMEN October 15, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. Present were Selectmen John Tuffy, Chair, Elizabeth Sullivan, Andre Martecchini, Rocco Longo, Town Manager, and Cam Spence of the King Caesar Committee.
John Tuffy moved to go into Executive Session to discuss recommendations from the King Caesar Advisory Committee which are confidential in nature, as they relate to the King Caesar Poor and Hospital Fund, the purpose of which is to provide medical relief for the poor and elderly citizens of Duxbury, and to reconvene in open session in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 39, Section 23B, Subsection I. A roll call vote was taken-Mrs. Sullivan, aye; Mr. Martecchini, aye; Mr. Tuffy, aye.
The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 7:37 pm. Chairman John Tuffy requested that Open forum be delayed until after the Shellfish Aquaculture License Hearing be completed.
SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LICENSE HEARING - GEORGE SHAMMA
Present for this portion of the meeting were George Shamma, applicant, and Don Beers, Harbormaster. The Harbormaster stated that Mr. Shamma had completed the application process and it had been reviewed at a meeting of the Shellfish Advisory Committee. Although there was not a quorum at that meeting, those in attendance believed the application would have been approved. There were no objections by the members in attendance or by the Harbormaster.
Mr. Shamma spoke briefly about his experience and plans to farm this area which is adjacent to his existing shellfish farm.
Andre Martecchini moved to recommend approval of the aquaculture licence application of George Shamma for one and one-half acres as to the location and type stated on said application. Betsy Sullivan seconded. The board voted 3-0 in favor.
OPEN FORUM
Bruce Copp of 88 Chestnut Street addressed the board with his concerns regarding the results of the sidewalk construction on Chestnut Street. He had a number of specific concerns which he brought to the attention of the board members and the town manager. He will be working with the DPW Director to bring them to a satisfactory result.
COMMON VICTUALLER'S LICENSE - PATRICK LOYD DBA DOYLE'S
Present for this portion of the meeting was Patrick Loyd, applicant. His application and supporting documents for a common victualler's license were reviewed. Mr. Loyd is a young chef with experience in several upscale restaurants. He has purchased Doyle's Pizza and plans to supplement the existing menu with takeout fine dining on weekends. Andre Martecchini moved to grant a common victualler's license to Mr. Loyd dba Doyle's Pizza. Betsy Sullivan seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
SAFETY AND PARKING ISSUES - PINE HILL AVE & ONION HILL RD.
Present for this portion of the meeting were neighborhood residents Debbie Leppanen, spokesperson, Pete Leppanen, Nicole Corbett, Dennis and Lois McKeown, Ann O'Connell, Maureen Taylor, and Lt. Susan James from the Duxbury Police Department.
The residents are concerned because their neighborhood has turned into an overflow parking area for high school students. Safety of their own children and elderly residents is the primary concern, but emergency vehicle access and trash are additional problems.
The Highway Safety Committee has made some recommendations for Pine Hill Ave. These will be implemented. The residents were looking for guidance as to how to handle Onion Hill Road's problem. Various parking sign options were discussed (no parking at all versus no parking during school hours). After some discussion, the board decided to ask the Highway Safety Committee and the School Department to have representatives attend another meeting to provide additional input before and binding decisions are made.
BUSINESS ITEMS
TOWN MANAGER BRIEF
Mr. Longo discussed the meeting that he attended with Don Butler of the Fiscal Advisory Committee, Frank Mangione of the Finance Committee, the Town Accountant and Treasurer, and Jerry Haley and Tricia Bowen from Eastern Bank to discuss borrowing funds for the school project.
He reported that paving was being completed on Wadsworth, Old Colony and Landing Roads. The Bay Road area shared septic system project is being wrapped up.
Town Counsel has approved the Police Chief's underage drinking policy; this will be on the October 28th agenda. The workplace violence policy will be on the same agenda.
Updates were given on several employees who have been out on long-term medical leaves.
Budgets are nearly all in. The Town Manager made a joint presentation to FinCom and FAC.
He has also spent several hours with the Town of Hull Management Study Committee. They are seeking ways to improve the town's charter and provided some interesting information.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 30
Betsy Sullivan moved to accept the minutes of September 30 as written. Andre Martecchini seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSERVATION LAND GIFT
Andre Martecchini moved to accept parcel 020-022-002, 1.11 acres primarily wetlands off Keene Street to be retained as conservation land as a gift from Ray Belle. Betsy Sullivan seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
At the recommendation of the Historical Commission members, Betsy Sullivan moved to appoint Wayne Dennison to the Historical Commission for a three year term to expire 6/30/05. Andre Martecchini seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
Andre Martecchini moved to adjourn at 8:55. Betsy Sullivan seconded. The motion passed 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:55pm.
The next meeting will take place on Monday, October 28, 2002.
Nancy Moody
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