Date: May 22, 2006
Date Minutes Approved: June 5, 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 7:35 PM.
OPEN FORUM
No items were discussed.
ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST: TERRY AUDA FOR DUXBURY EDUCATION FOUNDATION/RECEPTION ON JUNE 3, 2006
Ms. Auda was present to describe the event (Dinners for Duxbury), which is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the D.E.F., next to their golf tournament. Mr. Tuffy made a motion to approve a one-day wine & malt pouring license for Teresa Auda as a representative of the Duxbury Education Foundation, to hold a fundraising reception at the Duxbury Senior Center on Saturday, June 3 from 6pm to 8pm, subject to the conditions described in memorandum from public safety departments. Second by Mr. Martecchini. Vote: 3:0:0.
FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE
The following members of the Fourth of July Committee were present: Margaret Kearney and Janet Ritch (co-chairs), Jamie MacNab, and Don Reed. The 2006 parade will be the 114th Fourth of July parade for Duxbury. Mr. MacNab gave a description of the planned events. He also reported that the committee has met with various Town departments to get their input and restrictions. Some changes this year include: The judges will be moved to the Bluefish River Firehouse (which will also highlight its renovation), and the Beach Party will be catered by Benchwarmers (the Masons declined to do it this year). Trolleys cannot be used to transport visitors to the beach party, due to weight restrictions on the bridge. Committee members recommend parking at Duxbury Beach Park
(Blakemans) for ease of arrival and departure.
Ms. Kearney requested that people continue sending in donations to the Margery Parcher Fund, which supports the Fourth of July festivities. Residents received a donation envelope in the mail. However, for those who do not have the envelope, the address is: Margery Parcher Fund, P.O. Box 1743, Duxbury, MA 02331.
Mr. Martecchini moved that the Board of Selectmen support the Fourth of July weekend activities as outlined in their program. Second by Mr. Tuffy. Vote: 3:0:0.
BROWNIE TROOP #982
Troop leaders Elizabeth Lewis, Anne Ward, and Chris Brodie accompanied approximately five members of Brownie Troop #982, as they presented the Board of Selectmen with a check for $100.00 to be used for the Duxbury Animal Shelter. This money was raised by selling Girl Scout cookies at the 2006 Annual Town Meeting. Susan Littlefield of the Friends of the Duxbury Animal Shelter was also present to thank the girls for their hard work and contribution. Mr. Martecchini moved to accept $100.00 from Troop 982 for the Duxbury Animal Shelter. Second by Mr. Tuffy. Vote: 3:0:0.
DUXBURY BEACH LEASE
The newly elected president of the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Ms. Margaret Kearney, was present. Ms. Sullivan reminded those present that the Town of Duxbury does not own Duxbury Beach. Duxbury Beach is owned by the Duxbury Beach Reservation, which is a private entity. The Town leases the beach each year.
Mr. Tuffy moved to execute the lease of Duxbury Beach from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 as presented in the amount of $400,000.00. Second by Mr. Martecchini. Vote: 3:0:0.
DUXBURY YOUTH COMMISSION: STUDENT UNION PLANNED FOR WRIGHT BUILDING
Mr. Steve Jones, Chairman of the Duxbury Youth Commission, was present, along with approximately fourteen members of the DYC. Mr. Jones said that their fundraising campaign goal is to raise pledges for the first three years of operating expenses, which are estimated at $500,000. Once two years of operating expenses are pledged (or $375,000), the Commission plans to “call-in” the pledges for cash. The reasoning is that people will feel more confident giving cash once that amount of money has been pledged. Grants are also being explored. Fundraising events, such as a concert with James Montgomery, a dueling chefs presentation, and a summer architecture class program are also in the planning stages.
At this point, $30,000 in pledges has been raised. Members of the DYC said that they were caught by surprise by the Town’s requirement that they pay now for DYC-specific features built into the Wright Building during construction (amounting to approximately $60,000). They anticipated that they would pay for these items once they moved into the building.
Duxbury Town Counsel, Robert S. Troy arrived at this point. Mr. Troy explained that the Town Meeting voted to use Community Preservation Act money for the historic preservation of the Wright Building. This money can only be used for that purpose. It cannot be used for the specific needs of the building’s tenants. Also, the Town cannot loan money to outside entities. The bills for the building specifications requested by the DYC are coming due now.
Members of the DYC said that they consider this to be a “wake-up” call for their fundraising. They said that they should be able to pay a portion of the $60,000 before July 1, 2006, and the remainder by September. Members also asked for paperwork showing the cost and time-line of work completed on their behalf.
Member Deb Bowen asked for more specifics about the cost of the lease. Ms. Sullivan said that the lease payments will be based on the actual cost of operating and maintaining the building. More details will be worked out once the building specifications are paid for by the DYC.
MINUTES
Mr. Tuffy moved to accept the minutes of May 15, 2006 as written. Second by Mr. Martecchini. Vote: 3:0:0.
MEETING SCHEDULE
Ms. Sullivan announced that the next two meetings of the Board of Selectmen will be held on June 5, 2006 and June 19, 2006.
SHELLFISH UPDATE
Mr. Martecchini noted that the bacteria causing Red Tide has been detected near the Duxbury border, but has not been detected in Duxbury waters.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Tuffy moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. Second by Mr. Martecchini. Vote: 3:0:0.
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