BOARD OF SELECTMEN
PETER A. HAMILTON, CHAIRMAN TOWN HALL, MAIN CONF. RM.
THERESA E. MCNULTY, CLERK 175 CENTRAL STREET
JOSEPH L. MIKSCH EAST BRIDGEWATER, MASS.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER – 7:30 P.M. MEETING OF Tuesday, April 27, 2010
WARRANTS FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW 15 MINUTES BEFORE
MEETING BEGINS.
SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS
ACTION ITEMS
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
BOARD DISCUSSIONS
REMINDERS
OPEN FORUM
CONFERENCE ROOM RESERVATIONS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
APPOINTMENTS
7:30 p.m. – OPEN MEETING/Pledge of Allegiance
7:35 p.m. – APPOINTMENT
Cody Wakeman
Life Scout, Boy Scout Troop 29
Requesting permission to build a gazebo on town property in memory of East Bridgewater residents who have lost their lives due to a vehicular tragedy.
At end of Scheduled Appointments – OPEN FORUM
BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA
ACTION ITEMS
1. Board will vote to approve/disapprove the minutes of the April 20, 2010.
2. Board will vote to approve/disapprove request of Treasurer/Collector Marilyn Thompson to appoint Catherine Chermesino Assistant Treasurer/Collector according to MGL Chapter 41, Section 39A & 39 C. Appointment will run concurrent with the Treasurer/Collector’s contract.
3. Board will vote to approve/disapprove the recommendation of the Recreation Commission to appoint Jennifer Huss to a vacant seat on the Recreation Commission effective immediately through June 30, 2010.
4. Board will vote to approve/disapprove the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to appoint Gerry Leavitt to a seat vacated by Richard Bachman on the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective immediately through June 30, 2011.
5. Board will vote to approve/disapprove the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to appoint Kevin Marchant to a seat vacated by Gerry Leavitt on the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member, effective immediately through June 30, 2012.
6. Board will vote to approve/disapprove the renewal of the following April Licenses:
License to Sell Second-hand Articles:
Susan M. Hartman dba Hartman House Antiques
334 Bedford Street E. Bridgewater
Hours: By chance or appointment
Charlene D. Bertocci and Gary S. Bertocci
1461 Central Street East Bridgewater
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am – 3 pm or by appointment
Restrictions: Conditions as approved by Board of Appeals 10/22/81
No outside display of articles.
Granted upon the condition that adequate off-street
parking be maintained at all times by the petitioner.
Lorraine Parker dba Mrs. Swift’s & Moore Antiques & Collectibles
12 West Union Street
Hours: 7 days, 9 am – 9 pm
Linda W. Triconi dba Ms. Bee-Haven
10 West Union Street, East Bridgewater
Hours: 7 days, 9 am – 10 pm
Debra Ellis dba Land of Electronics
687 N. Bedford Street
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Junk Dealer’s License (to sell gold, silver, etc.):
Debra Ellis dba Land of Electronics
687 N. Bedford Street
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
License for Bowling Lanes
Frederick W. Thompson, Jr. dba Viking Recreational Center, Inc.
607 Bedford Street
Hours: 7 days 9 am – 11 pm
Restrictions: 16 Bowling Lanes
License for Pool Table
Frederick W. Thompson dba Viking Recreational Center, Inc.
607 Bedford Street
Hours: 7 days 9 am – 11 pm
BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA
STAFF REPORTS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA
PENDING ISSUES
1. Eastern States Steel – report received; need to set up meeting with DEP
2. Master Plan – discuss with Economic Development Comm. and Capital Planning
Comm.
3. Town Planner Appointment – prepare STM article
4. Economic Development Committee – monthly meetings on 1st Wednesday
5. Cable Television License expires December 2, 2009.
Cable Advisory Committee appointed; Special Counsel also appointed
6. Energy –
7. Recall – have Town Counsel draft an article for ATM
8. DOR Financial Report – 15 of 17 goals accomplished
BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA
BOARD DISCUSSIONS
1. Letter from Detective John Grillo regarding establishments that engage in the
purchase and sale of used articles.
Detective Grillo is recommending that language be added to the Town’s License to Buy and Sell Used Articles that requires license holders to provide the town with documentation regarding the persons coming into their stores to sell articles. See Detective Grillo’s letter for suggested language.
2. Letter dated April 7, 2010 from COA Director Nancy Hill regarding the COA’s concerns regarding the present condition of the Gladys Farren Cottage after the recent flooding.
3. Moratorium Legislation on the development of fossil fuel electric generating facilities.
4. Letter from Town Clerk Marcia Weidenfeller regarding recent change in Open Meeting Law concerning posting meetings.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REMINDERS
1. Bridge Street Recycling Center – for Big Metal and Compost materials
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
ITEMS THAT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT BRIDGE STREET RECYCLING CENTER
computers fax machines
scanners keyboard & mice
main Frames vcr’s
stereos monitors
printers telecommunication equipment
speakers wire
televisions dvd players
2. East Bridgewater Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, May 1 from 8 am to 12 pm at 234 Thatcher Street. A complete list of acceptable items is available at the Town Hall.
3. The East Bridgewater Support Our Troops organization will be holding its Annual Road Race on May 15, 2010 – Armed Forces Day. The starting point is in front of Town Hall and starting time is 9 am. Runners leave at 9 am and walkers leave approximately 5 – 10 minutes after the runners. There is no registration fee, but contributions are gladly accepted. For more information, contact Kathy Signori at 508-378-4841.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
CONFERENCE ROOM RESERVATIONS
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
Tuesday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.- Board of Selectmen
Wednesday, April 28, 7 pm – PAC
2nd FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
Thursday, April 29, 7:30 pm – Fin-Comm.
Tuesday, April 27, 7 pm – Support Our Troops
Tuesday, April 27 – Friday, April 30, 9 am – 6 pm – Census
PLANNING/BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM, 2nd FLOOR
HEALTH OFFICE
Monday, April 26, 6 pm – Board of Health
CONSERVATION COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM, 2nd FLOOR
Tuesday, April 27 - 7 pm – Conservation Commission
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