BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES June 20, 2005
Present: John Tuffy, Chair; Elizabeth Sullivan, Vice-Chair; and Andre Martecchini, Clerk.
Absent: No members were absent.
Staff: Richard MacDonald, Acting Town Manager; and Barbara Ripley, Executive Assistant.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.
OPEN FORUM
There were no issues raised in the Open Forum portion of the meeting.
PROPOSED SIDEWALK/BIKE PATH SURVEY
Mr. Jeff Lewis was present to represent the Sidewalk/Bike Path Committee. He said that the Committee is requesting permission to insert a link on the Town of Duxbury website, to allow individuals to respond to a survey about sidewalks and bike paths in Town. Selectmen commented on the draft survey. It was agreed that the Selectmen would support the use of the Town’s website, so long as the Director of Information Services (Ms. MacQuarrie) was consulted about any impact the survey might have on the operation of the website.
TOWN MANAGER SEARCH FIRM
Mr. Tuffy explained that, since the Town Manager Search is considered a professional service, the Town is exempt from M.G.L. Chapter 30B (bidding of public projects). Therefore, the Board is free to make a selection among respondents to the advertisement for professional services. The Board discussed the three firms which had applied for the job.
Ms. Sullivan made a motion to authorize Mr. Tuffy to negotiate a contract for the Town Manager Search with Groux and Associates, with the terms of the contract to be approved by Duxbury Town Counsel. Mr. Martecchini provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
NEWTON ORIENTAL RUGS: REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO HOLD A TWO-DAY RUG SALE
The Board agreed that more information about the request is needed. For example: Is this a commercial enterprise or a charity event? How much parking is required? How many customers are expected? It was agreed to request the presence of a representative of the company at the next meeting of the Board.
REQUEST BY A & D ENTERPRISES TO SELL SANDWICHES ON DUXBURY BEACH
Mr. and Mrs. David Tonaszuck were present to discuss their proposal. They would like to sell sandwiches, which are to be made at their Quiznos Sub Shop in Pembroke, on Duxbury Beach. They would like to donate a portion of their sales to the Town. They are willing to do this on a trial basis, to see the impact of trash and traffic.
Mr. Joe Conway, Chairman of the Duxbury Beach Committee, was present to discuss the Committee’s recommendation against the proposal. He said that trash will be an issue. It is unclear whether commercial trash from Duxbury Beach can be taken to the Duxbury transfer station. Also, the proposed concession would be competing with the Pavilion at Blakeman’s. In addition, the Town’s lease of the beach from the Beach Reservation does not allow for a sub-lease.
Ms. Sullivan added that the Harbormaster is concerned about safety and traffic at the East End of the Powder Point Bridge. She noted that Marshfield has a policy of one concession per beach area. Duxbury has already approved an ice-cream truck concession at the end of the Powder Point bridge. Ms. Sullivan said it would be prudent to develop a policy about beach concessions before considering the current proposal.
Mr. Martecchini added that the Town is not the owner of the Beach. He is reluctant to approve concessions without the blessing of the Duxbury Beach Reservation. Mr. Conway was asked to get this item onto the next Beach Reservation agenda. No action was taken by the Board.
ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSES
Three one-day liquor licenses were requested for events to be held at the Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House at 479 Washington Street. Mr. Patrick Browne, of the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society (which owns the house) was present. Mr. Mark Collins, who will be providing bartending services for the events, was also present. Ms. Sullivan noted that a police detail will be required at all three events. Ms. Sullivan also noted that letters from the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Director of Inspectional Services were received, recommending conditional approval.
Ms. Sullivan made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for an anniversary party for John & Sidney Arnold, to be held at the Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House on July 7, 2005, with bartending services to be provided by Mark Collins (d.b.a. Duxbury Services, Inc.), contingent upon adherence to the requirements outlined in the following memoranda: 1) from Richard R. MacDonald, dated June 16, 2005; 2) from Fire Chief Kevin Nord, dated June 26, 2005; and 3) from Police Chief Mark DeLuca, dated June 13, 2005. Mr. Martecchini provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
Ms. Sullivan made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for the Jessica Mills wedding, to be held at the Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House on August 6, 2005, with bartending services to be provided by Mark Collins (d.b.a. Duxbury Services, Inc.), contingent upon adherence to the requirements outlined in the following memoranda: 1) from Richard R. MacDonald, dated June 16, 2005; 2) from Fire Chief Kevin Nord, dated June 9, 2005; and 3) from Police Chief Mark DeLuca, dated June 16, 2005. Mr. Martecchini provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
Ms. Sullivan made a motion to approve a one-day liquor license for an auction fundraiser to benefit the Wright Building, to be held at the Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House on July 9, 2005, with bartending services to be provided by Mark Collins (d.b.a. Duxbury Services, Inc.), contingent upon adherence to the requirements outlined in the following memoranda: 1) from Richard R. MacDonald, dated June 16, 2005; 2) from Fire Chief Kevin Nord, dated June 9, 2005; and 3) from Police Chief Mark DeLuca, dated June 13, 2005. Mr. Martecchini provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY REQUEST
Mr. Andre Martecchini made a motion to approve a request for a driveway dance to be held on July 9, 2005, from 6 – 10 PM, at 21 Blodgett Avenue, subject to obtaining clarification from the Duxbury Fire Chief on methods for blocking the road, so that emergency access is maintained. Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
SEASONAL VENDOR PERMIT REQUESTS
The application by Mr. Shine to operate a hot dog stand at the Duxbury Town Pier was discussed. Ms. Sullivan noted that, to date, this has been the only request for a vendor at that location, and that the area could handle this vendor. Mr. MacDonald noted that a hawkers and peddlers license from the State would be required.
Ms. Sullivan made a motion to approve a request by Mr. Robert Shine 300 South River Street, Marshfield) to operate a hot dog stand on the Duxbury Town Pier from July 1, 2005 through September 2005. Mr. Martecchini provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
The application by Mr. Jay Johnson to operate Little Jimmies Italian Ice pushcart at Duxbury Beach was discussed. It was noted that, earlier in the evening, it was decided that an overall policy to regulate food vendors at Duxbury Beach should be developed before issuing any additional permits.
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to approve a request by Mr. Jay Johnson (51 Stockade Path, Duxbury) to operate an Italian ice cart at Duxbury Beach during the summer of 2005. Ms. Sullivan provided a second to the motion, which failed by a vote of (0:3).
ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES FOR ELECTIONS
The Board reviewed a memorandum, dated June 20, 2005, from the Duxbury Town Clerk recommending the continued use of Duxbury Middle School for all elections. To accommodate the large crowds for national and state elections, as well as to address accessibility issues which have been noted in Duxbury by the Massachusetts Office on Disability, she recommended closing the Duxbury Public Schools for all November elections (every other year, beginning in 2006). The Board suggested that the Director of Inspectional Services, the School Business Manager, and the Town Clerk review the options. They expressed great reluctance to endorse school closings. Ms. Sullivan noted that the Alden School is fully handicapped-accessible, and would probably be an excellent alternative. She expressed appreciation to Ms. Oates for
bringing the issue to the Board’s attention well in advance of the next election.
GRANT APPLICATION FOR WRIGHT BUILDING RESTORATION
Mr. Martecchini made a motion for the Board of Selectmen to authorize the Town of Duxbury to pursue a grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund to assist the Town in the restoration of the Wright Building. Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to reappoint Ms. Sarah McCormick to a three-year term on the Design Review Board (ending 6/30/08), and to appoint Ms. Nancy Johnson for a three-year term on the Design Review Board (ending 6/30/08). Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Clint Watson and Mr. Paul Binsfield for three year terms on the Shellfish Advisory Committee (ending 6/30/08), and to appoint Mr. John Brawley for a three year term on the Shellfish Advisory Committee (ending 6/30/08). Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Lane Partridge to a three-year term on the Local Housing Partnership (ending 6/30/08). Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to appoint himself as the Board of Selectmen representative to the South Shore Coalition of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), for a one-year term (ending 6/30/06). Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
Mr. Martecchini made a motion to re-appoint Ms. Katherine Pillsbury to a one-year term as the Duxbury Town Historian (ending 6/30/06). Ms. Sullivan provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
Ms. Sullivan made a motion to appoint Mr. Alden Ringquist as a Duxbury Constable for a three-year term (ending 6/30/08). Mr. Martecchini provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Sullivan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM. Mr. Martecchini provided a second for the motion, which carried unanimously (3:0).
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