BOARD OF SELECTMEN JANUARY 6, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Selectmen Elizabeth Sullivan, Andre Martecchini and Town Manager Rocco Longo. Mr. John Tuffy arrived later.
OPEN FORUM
Alison Rich, a member of the Fiscal Advisory Committee, requested the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager freeze all spending until the Annual Town Meeting is held on March 8, 2003. She referred specifically to Articles that were unfunded from last year.
Ms. Rich also wanted the Board to know she had received a solicitation from a Mr. Steve Adams who said he represented the Duxbury Police Department and was looking for contributions for defibrillators.
JOINT SCHOOL COMMITTEE – BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING TO FILL THE
VACANCY LEFT BY KATHLEEN KAZANOWSKI
A public hearing was held jointly between the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to fill the vacancy left by Kathleen Kazanowski. This vacancy will be filled until the next election scheduled to take place in March 2003.
Present for the hearing was: Betsy Sullivan, Vice Chairman, Board of Selectmen, Andre Martecchini, Clerk, Board of Selectmen, Neil Johnson, School Committee Chairman, Sara Madigan, Carol Love, and Paul Desmond, all School Committee members. The three applicants were Patricia Bourne-Van Alstyne, Kenneth G. Fortini and Anne Reynolds Ward.
Mrs. Sullivan requested each applicant address the Board and School Committee members with an opening statement to include an introduction, their background and what they feel are the issues at hand. Once this was completed, the format established by the Board of Selectmen and School Committee was to have each member of the Board/Committee ask one question that would be answered by all three applicants. Additional questions could be asked once the process was completed.
Mr. Andre Martecchini had one follow-up question for the applicants. Mrs. Sullivan then requested each member of the School Committee and Board give their opinion as to whom they felt would be best suited for the position. The opinions were stated as follows:
Carol Love chose Anne Ward.
Paul Desmond chose Anne Ward.
Sara Madigan chose Anne Ward.
Neil Johnson chose Anne Ward.
Andre Martecchini chose Anne Ward.
Betsy Sullivan chose Anne Ward.
Carol Love moved that we appoint Anne Ward to the School Committee for the next 90 days. All in favor, Paul Desmond “aye”, Sara Madigan “aye” Neil Johnson “aye”, Betsy Sullivan “aye”, Andre Martecchini “aye, Carol Love “aye”. All opposed “0”.
POLE HEARING – SAGAMORE ROAD
Mr. Dave Small, Verizon representative, informed the Board of a petition from Verizon that proposes to place approximately 354 feet of conduit beginning at existing Pole 48 at the corner of Marshall Street and Sagamore Road. This petition is necessary in order to maintain service to customers in the area.
The Board noted that a letter of approval was obtained from Tom Daley, DPW Director. Letters were sent to the abutters and there were no objections. There was one letter from an abutter encouraging the proposal.
The Board favorably voted to approve the petition from Verizon that proposes to place approximately 354 feet of conduit beginning at existing Pole 48 at the corner of Marshall Street and Sagamore Road.
SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE GRANT HEARING – ROBERT HARRINGTON
Don Beers, Harbormaster submitted a letter to the Board stating the applicant, Robert Harrington, requested the Board of Selectmen postpone action on this application and continue the public hearing to a future date and time. This letter is attached and made part of these minutes.
REQUEST FOR COMMON VICTUALER’S LICENSE – D’ORAZIO’S ITALIAN MARKETPLACE
Mrs. Christen Allocca informed the Board she intends to operate D’orazios as a Sandwich Shop while providing take-home dinners and retail items. She would also like to keep outside seating as previously offered by Thymes Square. Hours of operations will be Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Approval letters were received from Richard MacDonald, Director of Inspectional Services, Chief Mark DeLuca, and Chief William Harriman. Mrs. Allocca obtained the following documents:
A completed Application of License,
A Food Establishment License from the Board of Health,
A completed Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit and
A completed Revenue Enforcement and Protection (REAP) Attestation.
The Board favorably voted to approve a Common Victualer’s license for D’orazio’s Italian Marketplace at 35 Depot St., Duxbury.
TOWN MANAGER’S BRIEF
Mr. Longo asked the Board if he could postpone his FY 04 Budget presentation until next week. Mr. Longo plans to continue meeting with his department heads regarding the budget.
Mr. Longo informed the Board there was damage to Duxbury Beach over the weekend to due a storm. Approximately 7,000 – 10,000 feet of fencing was destroyed. There is an estimated $30,000 - $50,000 worth of damage. Don Beer, Harbormaster will provide the Board with an update at their next meeting.
OPEN/CLOSE WARRANT TO REPLACE ARTICLE 37
Mr. Longo informed the Board the DPW Director and the Planning Board is proposing an Article to amend the Protective By-Law, Section 406 as it relates to 406.2 “Aquifer Protection Overlay District”. Mr. Longo indicated the Planing Board is willing to withdraw Article 37 and replace it with the new one mentioned above.
The Board favorably voted to open the Warrant for the 3/8/03 Annual Town Meeting.
The Board favorably voted to replace existing Article 37 with the new Article submitted by the DPW Director and the Planning Board.
The Board favorably voted to close the Warrant for the 3/8/03 Annual Town Meeting.
SIGNING - TOWN OF DUXBURY BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES – SPECIAL BOS MEETING TO BE HELD ON 1/9/03
Mr. Longo informed the Board that a special Board of Selectmen meeting has been scheduled at 8:00 a.m. on January 9, 2003 to sign Duxbury’s Bond Anticipation Notes. Borrowing will be for a one-year period. Bids will be coming in tomorrow.
REQUEST APPROVAL TO GRANT USED CAR DEALER’S LICENSE – CLASS II
It was noted that approval letters have been obtained from Richard MacDonald, Director of Inspectional Services, Chief Mark DeLuca, and Chief William Harriman regarding the 2003 renewal of a “Used Car Dealer’s License – Class II” for Mr. Brian Miller d/b/a “Autobuys”.
The Board favorably voted to grant a “Used Car Dealer’s License – Class II” for Mr. Brian Miller d/b/a “Autobuys” with the stipulation there will be no storage of vehicles at 42 Mullins Avenue and that all transactions will be completed via the Internet.
BONUS SHELLFISH SEASON (JANUARY 2003)
The Board voted favorably to declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for the commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of January 2003 as outlined in the regulations in attachments B & C.
The Board voted favorably to declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of January 2003 as outlined in the regulations in attachments A & C.
The Board voted favorably to declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for the recreational harvesting of soft shelled clams for the month of January 2003 as outlined in the regulations in attachment D.
Mrs. Sullivan questioned whether or not it would make sense to note only those months in which a Bonus Shellfish Season is not declared, since they seem to occur monthly. This question will be directed to Don Beers, Harbormaster for consideration.
MEETING MINUTES FOR 12/16/02
The Board favorably voted to accept the BOS meeting minutes dated 12/16/02 as drafted.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
There were none.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Karen McCann
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