The weekly meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday evening, April 17, 2007 at 7:34 p.m.
Present: Theresa McNulty, Chairman; Peter A. Hamilton, Clerk, pro-tem;
George Samia, Town Administrator; Catherine Johnson, Senior Clerk
Not Present: David Walsh, Clerk
M/Hamilton, s/McNulty, a unanimous vote, approve the minutes of the April 10, 2007 meeting.
M/Hamilton, s/McNulty, a unanimous vote, approve the following Second Hand Dealers License renewals for the period of May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008:
Charles S. Bertocci, Charlene D. Bertocci and Gary Bertocci
1461 Central Street, East Bridgewater
RESTRICTIONS: Conditions as approved by Board of Appeals
10/22/81No outside display of articles
Granted upon the condition that adequate off-street parking be
maintained at all times by the petitioner.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Linda W. Triconi dba Ms. Bee-Haven
10 West Union Street, East Bridgewater
Hours: 7 days; 9:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
Lorraine Parker dba Mrs. Swift’s & Moore Antiques & Collectibles
12 West Union Street
Hours: 7 days, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Restrictions: Limited articles for outside display against building and
signage as regulated by Town's By-Laws
Hours: 7 days, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Diana Landry dba Diana’s Now and Then Shoppe
734 Bedford Street Elmwood
RESTRICTIONS: No display of articles on sidewalk
Signage as allowed by Zoning By-Law
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Susan M. Hartman dba Hartman House Antiques
334 Bedford Street E. Bridgewater
RESTRICTIONS: Outside display limited to two items
against building. No parking on street
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday & Monday by chance or appointment
M/Hamilton, s/McNulty, a unanimous vote, approve the following License renewals for the period of May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008:
Frederick W. Thompson, Jr. dba Viking Recreational Center, Inc.
607 Bedford Street East Bridgewater
RESTRICTIONS: Hours: 7 days 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
16 Bowling Lanes
Frederick W. Thompson dba Viking Recreational Center, Inc.
607 Bedford Street East Bridgewater
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RESTRICTIONS: Hours: 7 days 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
2 pool tables
M/Hamilton, s/McNulty, a unanimous vote, approve the following Junk Dealer License renewal for the period of May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008:
Diana Landry dba Diana’s Now and Then Shoppe
734 Bedford Street Elmwood
RESTRICTIONS: No display of articles on sidewalk
Signage as allowed by Zoning by-Law
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Town Administrator Report
FY 08 Budget
Reminders
Calvin Harlow Day/Civil War Encampment – April 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sachem Rock Farm
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day – May 12, 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon at the BFI Thatcher Street site.
Announcement that Representative Alan McCarthy presented a flag which flew over the State House to Veteran’s Agent, Peter Spagone at a ceremony at the State House.
Budget Discussions
Ms. McNulty opened the discussion with thanking Mr. Samia for his expertise and continuous efforts in the budget process.
DPW Director, John Haines presented his department’s budget; explained the procedure for the Snow and Ice line item and the Employee Vehicle Usage Plan in his department.
Mr. Samia further explained the way in which the Snow and Ice line item differs from other budget line items.
Fire Chief Ryon Pratt presented his department’s budget; began with thanking Mr. Samia for the opportunity to have a place to go on a weekly basis, for aiding the department heads and for producing a balanced budget year after year.
Police Chief John Cowan presented his department’s budget and expressed his appreciation to Mr. Samia, the financial team and the public for their continued support to his department.
Chief Cowan informed the Board of a Safe School Forum seminar he and Dr. Strojny would be attending in the next week in an effort to keep our schools safe.
Mr. Samia explained that he would have, within the next several days, a balanced budget with tighter figures and that he will be prepared when town meeting takes place.
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Mr. Hamilton announced that there will be capital project articles on the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting and the Board would be looking over alternatives within the next week and will go over them at next week’s Selectmen’s meeting.
Open Forum
No one present
The Board thanked the Finance Committee for their attendance and the Department Heads for their budget presentations.
M/Hamilton, s/McNulty, move to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing contract and personnel issues and to return to Open Session.
VOTE: Yes – McNulty, Hamilton; a unanimous vote in favor.
Recessed at 9:15 p.m.
Reconvened at 10:05 p.m.
The Board reconvened to announce, with pleasure, the extension of Mr. Samia’s employment contract.
Mr. Samia stated that he appreciated the board having him back and stated that East Bridgewater is a great town to work for and that he appreciated the opportunity and what this town has done for his personal career.
M/Hamilton, s/McNulty, a unanimous vote, move to adjourn Open Session at 10:15 p.m.
___________________________Clerk
Board of Selectmen
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