BOARD OF SELECTMEN September 9, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Selectmen John Tuffy, Chair, Elizabeth Sullivan, and Rocco Longo, Town Manager.
OPEN FORUM
There was no one present under the Open Forum.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:02 p.m. Mr. Tuffy moved to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation and to reconvene in Open Session in accordance with Mass. General Laws, Chapter 39, Section 23, Subsection 3. A roll call vote was taken - Mrs. Sullivan "aye", and Mr. Tuffy - "aye."
At 7:32 p.m. there was another roll call vote taken by Mr. Tuffy as the Executive Session adjourned. Mrs. Sullivan - "aye", and Mr. Tuffy - "aye."
The meeting resumed in Open Session at 7:35 p.m. and there was no one present under the Open Forum.
SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE GRANT HEARING
Present for discussion with the Board of Selectmen: Donald Beers, Harbormaster and Louis H. Strong.
The Board of Selectmen voted to grant a Shellfish Aquacultural Grant License to Louis H. Strong as to concept and location pending all federal, state and local reviews. Primary License area request: ½ acre site 0.3 miles west of Duck Flat (1 nautical mile Northwest of High Pines).
HISTORICAL COMMISSION UPDATE
Ms. Martha Himes, Co-Chairman of the Duxbury Historical Commission informed the Board the Duxbury Historical Commission is in the process of seeking recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for the old Town Library, or the “Wright Building”. This process would take 6 months to one year.
Ms. Himes requested that the Duxbury Historical Commission be involved in determining the appropriate adaptive re-use of this building, any potential future use, and how such use would impact one of Duxbury’s most architecturally significant structure. Mr. Longo noted the Municipal Commission on Disability must be involved as well.
DUXBURY YOUTH CENTER - PRESENTATION
Debby Jewell and Debbie Bowen, both members of the Duxbury Youth Center Steering Committee, outlined their initial plans to conduct a Youth Center feasibility study. Their handout is attached and made part of these minutes. Mr. Frank LeBart, a member of the Duxbury Youth Center Steering Committee, Mr. Paul Maloof, Director of a Youth Center in Randolph, Senior Sara Cederberg, Editor of the high school newspaper, Alex Bezdek, Co-captain of the Lacrosse team, and Lilly Cleveland, President of the Bumpus Gallery, also addressed the Board. All were in favor of a Youth Center.
Some of the issues identified were:
Possible deed restriction of the Wright building.
Building accessibility. The Wright building currently does not comply with American Disability Act standards. Nancy Shine, Chairman of the Municipal Commission on Disabilities asked that she be kept abreast of the committee’s plans.
Martha Himes, Co-Chairman of the Duxbury Historical Commission also asked that the Commission be kept updated as the Steering Committee progresses with their study.
The timeline for completion of the Feasibility Study is October/November, 2002. The committee would like to get it on the Warrant for the next Annual Town Meeting in March.
Mr. Tuffy requested the Steering Committee provide the Board with a detailed plan that includes hours of operation, information about programs, budgetary requirements and how they intend to define success. Mrs. Sullivan urged the group to survey the budgetary requirements of other Town’s youth centers.
Mr. Steve Jones requested the Selectmen appoint a liaison to the group. Mr. Tuffy indicated he would get back to group regarding this request.
Mr. Tuffy and Mrs. Sullivan wished the group the best of luck!
BUSINESS
Town Manager's Brief
Mr. Longo noted that the Town has received information from the Mass Housing Finance Agency that another Chapter 40B application is pending (Forest St. Condominiums).
Mr. Longo presented a draft of a Workplace Violence Policy to the Personnel Board.
Mr. Longo plans to meet with the Fiscal Advisory Committee to discuss changes to the Water Policy relating to late fees and fines.
Final steps are being taken relating to the Wadsworth Shared Septic System.
Thank you – Police Chief Mark DeLuca and the Duxbury Police Department
The Board expressed their thanks to Police Chief Mark DeLuca and the Duxbury Police Department for the excellent job they did apprehending an escaped prisoner who jumped from a Department of Youth Services van on route to the Plymouth House of Correction.
Mrs. Sullivan noted that Police Chief Mark DeLuca called in the Metropolitan Task Force. She stated that she was “very impressed” with the way Chief DeLuca organized and ran Command Central. The Sheriff’s Department participated in the search as well and provided food for the officers, along with the State Police. The Board asked Mr. Longo to express their thanks to Chief DeLuca for a job well done.
One-Day Liquor License – Alden Kindred of America, Inc.
The Board favorably voted to approve an application for a one-day liquor license and permission to use the facilities at the Duxbury Senior Center on October 7, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the first Alden Open Golf Tournament sponsored by the Alden Kindred of America, Inc.
Mr. Tuffy noted that Police Chief Mark DeLuca, Fire Chief William Harriman and Richard MacDonald, Director of Building/Inspectional Services provided letters of approval. This request included a $1 million dollar liability coverage and proof of a “Bartenders Server Training” certificate.
One-Day Liquor License – Duxbury Council on Aging, Inc.
The Board favorably voted to approve an application for a one-day liquor license and permission to use the facilities at the Duxbury Senior Center on September 12, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. for a Jazz Concert sponsored by the Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, Inc.
Mr. Tuffy noted that Police Chief Mark DeLuca, Fire Chief William Harriman and Richard MacDonald, Director of Building/Inspectional Services provided letters of approval. This request included a $1 million dollar liability coverage and proof of a “Bartenders Server Training” certificate.
Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes 8/26/02
The Board voted to approve the minutes of 8/26/02 as drafted.
Committee Appointments:
Community Preservation Committee – The Board favorably voted to appoint Pat Loring to the Community Preservation Committee for a one-year term to expire on 6/30/03.
Nuclear Advisory Committee – The Board favorably voted to appoint Rebecca Chin to the Nuclear Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire on 6/30/05.
Metropolitan Area Planning Council – The Board favorably voted to re-appoint Jeff Lewis as the Metropolitan Area Planning Council representative for a one-year term to expire on 6/30/03.
North Hill Advisory Committee - The Board favorably voted to re-appoint Phillip Tortorella to the North Hill Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire on 6/30/05.
North Hill Advisory Committee - The Board favorably voted to re-appoint Emmett Sheehan to the North Hill Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire on 6/30/05.
North Hill Advisory Committee - The Board favorably voted to re-appoint Keith Pratt to the North Hill Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire on 6/30/05.
North Hill Advisory Committee - The Board favorably voted to re-appoint Michael Marlborough to the North Hill Advisory Committee for a three-year term to expire on 6/30/05.
Alden School/Duxbury Middle School Reach Out Community Service Programs Annual Walk-A-Thon
The Board favorably voted to approve the Annual Walk-A-Thon on Friday, September 27th (rain dates Tuesday, October 1st) to benefit the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Duxbury Animal Shelter, with the stipulation the appropriate approvals would be obtained by the Police Department, Fire Department and School Department.
Delano Property Closing
Mr. Tuffy noted that Town Counsel is working on the Delano property closing and the Purchase & Sales agreement has been extended to September 30, 2002 to insure that borrowing money is done in a timely, orderly manner
The Board voted favorably to sign the Purchase and Sales Agreement extension for the Delano Property to September 30, 2002.
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Karen McCann
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