BOARD OF SELECTMEN June 12, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Present were Selectmen John Tuffy, Chair, Andre Martecchini, Elizabeth Sullivan and Rocco Longo, Town Manager.
OPEN FORUM
There was no one present under the Open Forum.
BRUCE HAMILTON D/B/A J’S ICE CREAM
Mr. Bruce Hamilton addressed the Board of Selectmen regarding application for a license to operate an ice cream truck at Duxbury Beach and approved Town locations. Mr. Tuffy noted a memorandum from Donald Beers, Harbormaster that indicates this request meets his approval as long as the proposed rules and regulations attached to his memo are complied with. These rules and regulations are attached and made part of these minutes. Recommendations from the Duxbury Police Department and Building/Inspectional Services were also noted.
The Board favorably voted to grant Mr. Bruce W. Hamilton, d/b/a J’s Ice Cream, a license to sell ice cream subject to the compliance of the Rules and Regulations for the Operation of Ice Cream Trucks for the upcoming season.
BUSINESS
18TH ANNUAL GREAT MASS GETAWAY CYCLING TOUR – NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
Mr. Tuffy noted a letter addressed to Rocco Longo from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society requesting permission to route their 18th Annual Great Mass Cycling Tour through Duxbury on June 22, 2002. Mr. Tuffy also noted letters from Police Chief Mark DeLuca and Fire Chief William Harriman stating they had no objections to this event taking place, as well as a certificate of insurance.
The Board favorably voted to approve the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s request to allow the 18th Annual Great Mass Getaway Cycling Tour to pass through the Town of Duxbury on June 22, 2002.
RESIGNATION – DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Mr. Tuffy noted the Board of Selectmen regretfully, but understandably accepted the resignation of Ms. Olga Rothschild as a member of the Design Review Board to be effective on June 30, 2002.
VENDOR’S PERMIT – DUXBURY FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Mr. Tuffy noted a request from Duxbury Boy Scout Troop 82 for a vendor’s permit to sell flags, flag lapel pins, lapel ribbons, and pre-packaged, individual serving ice cream items (bars, sandwiches, cups, popsicles, etc.) at the Duxbury 4th of July parade. Approval letters were received from Richard MacDonald, Building/Inspectional Services, Jennifer Dalrymple, Health Agent and Police Chief Mark DeLuca.
The Board favorably voted to approve a request from Duxbury Boy Scout Troop 82 to sell two types of items, i.e. flag, flag lapel pins, lapel ribbons, and prepackaged individual serving ice cream items at the Duxbury 4th of July parade, subject to all requirements set forth by the Building/Inspectional Services department.
COUNCIL ON AGING RE-APPOINTMENTS
The Board favorably voted to re-appoint, with gratitude, Henry Milliken and Michael Vidette to the Duxbury Council on Aging for a three year term to expire on 6/30/05.
CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT - REAPPOINTMENTS
The Board favorably voted to appoint Robert Fitzpatrick to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire on 6/30/05.
The Board favorably voted to re-appoint, with gratitude, Nancy Shine, Richard Miller and Charles Vautrain to the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a three year term to expire on 6/30/05.
MINUTES – JUNE 3, 2002
The Board favorably voted to approve the minutes dated 6/3/02, as distributed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES - JUNE 3, 2002
The Board favorably voted to approve the Executive Session minutes of 6/3/02 and will be kept confidential until after the Special Town Meeting .
CPZBIC – RESIGNATION
Mrs. Sullivan noted that Stephen Jones and William Billingham have both resigned as members of the Duxbury CPZBIC Taskforce. The Committee recommended the Board not fill these positions. Rather, the Board change the committee’s make-up by deleting these two seats.
The Board favorably voted to accept the resignation of Stephen Jones and William Billingham from the Duxbury CPZBIC Taskforce and that the Board delete the two seats that they occupied.
4TH OF JULY PARADE UPDATE
Jamie McNab distributed a handout that listed the Duxbury Activities Committee’s plan for the 2002 Beach Party. This document is attached and made part of these minutes. Mr. McNab also extended a formal invitation to the Board to march in the parade.
Joan Edgar informed the Board that approximately $23,500 has been raised. If you would like to make a donation, send your check to; Marjorie Parcher Fund, P.O. Box 1743, Duxbury, MA. 02331. The Board extended their thanks to the Committee for all the time and effort spent to make the 4th of July Parade a success.
CPC – DISCUSSION OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES 1 – 6
Mr. Ed McGlinchey introduced members of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) and stated the Committee’s responsibilities. A presentation of Articles 1- 6 was then given by the Committee, which is attached and made part of these minutes.
Mr. Robert Troy distributed copies of proposed motions for Articles 1-15 and reviewed each one with the Board.
Mrs. Ruth Rowley, 546 Washington St. distributed her version of a motion for Article 1 and reviewed it with the Board.
Members of the Fiscal Advisory Committee were present and had several questions relating to the proposed purchases, i.e. where the money would come from, how much would be borrowed and for how long.
VOTE ON SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLES (JUNE 17, 2002
Article 1 – Delano Property
The Board favorably voted to endorse Article 1 at Special Town Meeting on 6/17/02 for the purchase of the Delano property at the price of $1,650,000, plus applicable expenses.
Article 2 – Merlet Property
The Board favorably voted to endorse Article 2 at Special Town Meeting on 6/17/02 for the purchase of the Merlet property in the amount of $312.400, plus applicable expenses.
Article 3 – Hamadeh Property
The Board favorably voted to endorse Article 3 at Special Town Meeting on 6/17/02 for the purchase of the Hamadeh property in the amount of $110,000, plus applicable expenses.
Article 4 – Acquire Land for Open Space and Community Housing
The Board favorably voted to indefinitely postpone Article 4.
Article 5 – Funding for Historical Project – Proposal for Renovations at King Caesar House
The Board favorably voted 2 (Elizabeth Sullivan, Andre Martecchini) to 1 (John Tuffy) to endorse Article 5 at the Special Town Meeting on 6/17/02 for repairs to the King Caesar House (wharf and summer kitchen) in the amount of $85,636.
Article 6 - Funding for Recreational Fields (Multi –purpose field off of Keene Street)
The Board favorably voted to endorse Article 6 at Special Town Meeting on 6/17/02 for new fields on Keene Street in the amount of $125,000 ($60,000 in 2002, $65,000 in 2003).
Article 7 – Revisions to Chapter 9 – Wetlands Protection ByLaw
The Board favorably voted to indefinitely postpone Article 7.
Article 8 – Demolition DeLay ByLaw – Change of Language
The Board favorably voted to Indefinitely Postpone Article 8.
Article 9 – Amend Zoning ByLaw, Section 911 – add 911.4 – Unauthorized Demolition
The Board voted 1 (Andre Martecchini) to 2 (Elizabeth Sullivan, John Tuffy) not to endorse Article 9.
Article 10 – Transfer of Funds between the Salary and Expense columns for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002.
The Board favorably voted to indefinitely postpone Article 10.
Article 11 – Amend Article 200, Section 202.1 by extending the Neighborhood Business District 4 (NB4) boundary district and zoning map of the Town of Duxbury. (Citizens Petition)
The Board favorably voted to indefinitely postpone Article 11 at the request of Jackson R. Kent.
Article 12 – Amend Article 400, Section 402.3.15 of the Schedule of Use Regulations to allow boat sales, service and outdoor business and storage in the NB4 district by special permit. (Citizens Petition)
The Board favorably voted to indefinitely postpone Article 12 at the request of Jackson R. Kent.
Article 13 – Accept the provisions of a bill proposed for early retirement incentive for members of local retirement systems (Citizens Petition)
The Board favorably voted to indefinitely postpone Article 13.
Article 14 – Habitat for Humanity
The Board favorably voted to indefinitely postpone Article 14.
Article 15 – Unpaid bills
The Board favorably voted to endorse Article 15 at the Special Town Meeting on 6/17/02 to pay an unpaid bill in the amount of $409.00.
REQUEST TO RELEASE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES RELATING TO THE DELANO PROPERTY
Mr. Longo informed Allison Rich, Fiscal Advisory that Town Counsel recommends the above mentioned Executive Session minutes relative to the Delano Property not be released until after Special Town Meeting to be held on 6/17/02.
RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL – LORING PROPERTY
Mr. Tuffy noted a letter from Joe Grady, Acting Town Planner stating the Planning Board discussed the offer to purchase the Loring property at a meeting held on Monday, June 3, 2002. By consensus, it was decided to make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen that the Town pass on the opportunity to purchase the subject parcel. In the Planning Board’s opinion, there is no benefit to the town in acquiring this parcel.
The Board recommended this be put on a future agenda, so that the Conservation Commission would have opportunity to vote whether or not to recommend the Town exercise its right of first refusal under MGL Chapter 61A for this land sale.
LETTER FROM KEN MEYERS – DUXBURY INITIATIVE OF SOUTH SHORE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Mr. Longo noted a letter from Mr. Ken Meyers, Chairman, Duxbury Initiative of South Shore Habitat for Humanity dated June 10, 2002 which indicates the Humanity Committee is aware that some portion of the various parcels of land proposed for acquisition via next weeks town meeting is being considered for the development of affordable housing. The Habitat Committee requests the Board of Selectmen give consideration to Duxbury’s Habitat for Humanity organization as a viable resource for the construction of at least one of the intended affordable housing units.
TOWN MANAGER’S BRIEF
Mr. Longo informed the Board three finalists have been selected for the Planning Director position. They are:
Christine Stickney – Currently employed by the Town of Bridgewater, working as their Community Development Director.
Kathy Joubert – Currently employed by the Town of Northborough, working as their Town Planner.
Nancy Radzevich – Currently employed by the City of Newton working as the Chief Planner/Land Use Coordinator.
Thomas E. Daley has been selected as the Town’s DPW Director. Mr. Daley’s salary is $82,000 a year. His employment with the Town begins on July 8, 2002.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
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