Date: April 24, 2006
Date Minutes Approved: May 8, 2006
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
Present: Elizabeth Sullivan, Chair; Andre Martecchini, Vice-Chair, and John Tuffy, Clerk.
Absent: No members were absent.
Staff: Richard MacDonald, Town Manager; and Barbara Ripley, Executive Assistant.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.
OPEN FORUM
No items were discussed.
EVENT PERMIT REQUEST: DAVID O’CONNELL/ FIRST ANNUAL DUXBURY OYSTER FESTIVAL
Mr. David O’Connell and his son, Mr. Michael O’Connell, were present. They explained that the purpose of the festival is to highlight the aquaculture community in Duxbury. All profits from the event will go toward a scholarship for a Duxbury High graduates interested in the culinary arts or marine studies. The event will run from noon until 6:00 pm. A tent will be erected on the lawn adjoining the restaurant. 250-300 guests are expected. Ms. Sullivan noted that the Police Department requires a traffic detail for the event, that the Building Inspector requires a tent permit as well as the opportunity to inspect any temporary structures, and the Board of Health has already permitted portable toilets for the event.
Mr. Martecchini moved that the Board grant an event permit to Mr. David O’Connell to hold the First Annual Duxbury Oyster Festival at the Winsor House Restaurant on April 30, 2006 from noon until 6:00 PM, subject to the conditions listed on the event permit. Second by Mr. Tuffy. Vote: 3:0:0.
ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE: MR. EDWARD LAWSON/DUXBURY BAY MARITIME SCHOOL/ OPENING OF THE BAY EVENT
Mr. Lawson was present. He explained that this is the eighth year of the event, and that it has been a very successful fundraiser. Ms. Sullivan noted the conditions required by various Town departments. Mr. Tuffy moved that the Board grant a one-day liquor license to Mr. Edward Lawson as a representative of the Duxbury Bay Maritime School to hold a fundraising dance at the School on May 26, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, subject to the conditions listed on the license. Second by Mr. Martecchini. Vote: 3:0:0.
EVENT PERMIT: GREAT MASS GETAWAY MS 150 BIKE TOUR
Mr. John Siemiatkoski from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society was present. He explained that the ride organizers love to include Duxbury because it is such a beautiful place to ride. He said that he is in the process of making application with the School Department for use of the Middle School as a rest stop. He further explained that participants are required to ride single file, so as to interfere with traffic as little as possible. Ms. Sullivan noted that Town public safety departments have provided memoranda regarding the event. Mr. Martecchini moved that the Selectmen grant permission to the MS Society to conduct a portion of the 22nd Annual Great Mass Getaway Bike Tour in Duxbury on June 24, 2006, subject to the conditions described on the event permit. Second by Mr.
Tuffy. Vote: 3:0:0.
DISCUSSION RE: TARKILN BUILDING
Mr. Jack Williams, Tarkiln Building Trustee, was present. Ms. Sullivan thanked Mr. Williams for his many years of service to the Town by acting as coordinator and caretaker of the Tarkiln Building. He has been acting in these capacities since prior to 1960. Several users of the Tarkiln Building were present. These included: Ms. Kerry Youngstrom of “Gotta Dance”; Mr. Tag Carpenter of “World Music”; and Ms. Mary Wilbur of New Covenant Fellowship. All praised Mr. Williams for his help over the years. Ms. Sullivan said that it is time for the Town to take over the responsibility for the building, especially since the building is under review for renovation and for user fee changes. She said that the change would not be immediate, but that it would occur soon.
Ms. Susanna Sheehan, former member of the Historical Commission was also present at the meeting. She updated the Board on the Commission’s plans for the building. She said that the Commission is working with an architect to create preliminary specifications. The Commission is operating under the assumption that a portion of the building will be used for affordable housing. Mr. Tuffy cautioned Ms. Sheehan that there is some controversy over the idea of mixing residential and recreational uses at the site. Mr. Martecchini suggested that the Commission arrange a public forum, where preferences could be aired. It was suggested that the forum be held at the Tarkiln Building.
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
Mr. Tuffy read a proclamation noting that this is the 15th year that Duxbury has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation, and proclaiming April 28 as Arbor Day in the Town of Duxbury. Mr. Tuffy then moved that the Board of Selectmen execute the proclamation as read. Second by Mr. Martecchini. Vote: 3:0:0.
TOWN MANAGER BRIEF
· The Town was successful in defending itself against litigation involving 39 Tanglewood Trail. Legal action regarding this matter has been ongoing for many years. Mr. MacDonald hopes that this will be the end of it.
· The Town Manager has named the following individuals to the Ad-Hoc Public Safety Building Feasibility Study Committee: Mr. Neil Johnson, Mr. Paul Brogna, Mr. Dennis Nolan, Ms. Jean Riley, Mr. Ken Shine, Mr. Frank Mangione, Selectmen Andre Martecchini, Chief Mark Deluca, Chief Kevin Nord, and Harbormaster Department Executive Officer Jake Emerson. Mr. MacDonald hopes that the Committee will be ready to request design funds at the 2007 Annual Town Meeting.
· The last day to apply for a Commercial Shellfishing License is Friday, April 28, 2006.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Historical Commission: Mr. Martecchini moved to appoint Dr. Lynne Devnew to complete the unexpired term of Ms. Susanna Sheehan on the Historical Commission, such term to end on 6/30/07. Second by Mr. Tuffy. Vote: 3:0:0.
Town Historian: Mr. Martecchini moved to modify the vote taken on June 20, 2005 to appoint Ms. Katherine Pillsbury to a one-year term as Town Historian, such corrected vote to extend the term to June 30, 2008. Second by Mr. Tuffy. Vote: 3:0:0.
MINUTES
Mr. Martecchini moved to approve the minutes of April 10, 2006 as written. Second by Mr. Tuffy. Vote: 3:0:0.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Tuffy moved for adjournment at 8:10pm. Second by Mr. Martecchini. Vote: 3:0:0.
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