Memorial Town Hall, 1 Library Street, Georgetown, MA 01833
Ph. (978) 352-5755 ="#000000" style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:9pt;color:#000000;">Memorial Town Hall
3rd Floor Meeting Room
12/5/11
7:00 PM – General Meeting
Selectmen Present: C. David Surface, Chairman; Philip Trapani; Stephen Smith; Gary Fowler, Clerk; Stuart M. Egenberg
Others Present: Michael Farrell, Town Administrator; Janet Pantano, Administrative Assistant
Absent:
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Call to Order
Mr. Surface called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Hearing-Parking Regulations
Parking Regulation changes-Traffic Committee to be present
Mr. Surface opened the Public Hearing on Traffic/Parking Regulations
Officer Defeo, Peter Durkee, Sharon Freeman, and William Spears Traffic Committee members were present
Officer Defeo explained the changes that the committee was looking for and gave a handout to the board. He explained that all the changes are to the downtown area and they would make parking 2 hour instead of 1 hour in the downtown area from 8AM to 6PM with two 15 min in front of the Bank of America and one 15 min in front of Smith Family Daycare. Officer Defeo stated Ms. Wilmarth requested a no parking in front of her home and they agree because of the size of the space and cars block her driveway.
Ms. Freeman stated that she sent out letters to a few downtown residents and businesses in the downtown area. She stated that she did hear from one resident Mike Morrill that does not have a driveway and parks on the street and is concerned with the 2 hour parking. She stated that this is a duplex unit and one unit has a driveway. She stated another resident asked for a buffer out of his driveway to see cars. She stated that there are more parking issues in the Winter St.
Ms. Freeman stated she is concerned about notice to abutters. Mr. Fowler asked if she wants to wait and not make a decision tonight. Committee stated that they would like to move forward tonight and that the Public Hearing notice was published in the paper. Mr. Fowler asked how a duplex does not have two parking spaces. Ms. Wilmarth stated that there was only one driveway with home that was the Soucy home and the Tyrie home (now Edward Jones Financial) next door also does not have driveway. Mr. Surface stated that they bought without deeded parking. Ms. Freeman stated that she only got the letters out last week to the few abutters. Mr. Surface asked if it is a requirement to send out the notice. Mr. Farrell stated that it was not. Mr. Surface stated than they would
move forward.
Mr. Trapani asked if the Police have issues in this area. Officer Defeo stated that they do not have many and when they have complaints they ticket and this usually stops the offenders. Mr. Surface asked if the parking restrictions would be weekdays only. Officer Defeo stated that the parking restrictions would be Monday-Friday 8AM to 6PM. Mr. Spears stated that they are trying to free up spaces for the businesses. Mr. Smith stated that the resident who had an issue could park at 4PM and be all set until 10AM.
Mike & Brenda Dubois, 37 East Main Street stated that for many years they had no problem with parking in front of their home but employees from Bank of America and Smith Family Day Care are parking all day and they block his driveway and make it difficult to back out of their driveway. Officer Defeo stated that the issue is with Smith Family Day Care the bank employee’s park behind the bank. Mr. Dubois stated he fears for his wife backing out of their driveway.
Karen Wilmarth, 41 East Main Street stated that parking in front of her home is an issue so she is 100% in favor of this change. She stated she has worked in many jobs where she is told where to park. She stated that in the winter the snow makes it worse. She stated anything they could do to approve this now instead of when there is snow would be appreciated. Mr. Fowler asked if they could put lines on the road to show parking areas. Mr. Durkee stated that they have parking spaces marked. Ms. Wilmarth stated that this area is commercial and Edward/Jones can not go back to residential unless they go before the ZBA.
Mr. Surface stated that the board is making these changes for the businesses and not to target anyone.
Mr. Trapani stated that the restriction has to list the days, time and hours of the parking restriction.
Mr. Surface closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Trapani moved that Chapters 250-4, 250-41, and 250-42 be struck from the Georgetown Code and a new section 250-40, as presented be accepted with the parking restriction hours of 8:00AM to 6:00PM Monday through Friday be added. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Ms. Wilmarth asked when signage would go up. Mr. Durkee stated that he will post as soon as he could.
WARRANT & MINUTES
Warrant to be signed
Minutes November 7 & 14 (STM), 2011
Mr. Trapani moved to approve the minutes of November 7, 2011. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the minutes of November 14, 2011 Special Town Meeting. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a 4-0 vote. Mr. Trapani abstained.
CORRESPONDENCE
Request from the American Diabetes Assoc. to allow the TourdeCure 2012 to travel through Georgetown.
Mr. Smith moved to allow the American Diabetes Association TourdeCure 2012 to travel through Georgetown on Sunday, May 20, 2012 with notification to the Georgetown Police Chief. Mr. Trapani seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
BOARD BUSINESS
Acceptance of the deed easements for Richardson Lane
Mr. Surface stated that Board of Selectmen has to approve and sign the deed easements for Richardson Lane that was accepted at the STM November 14, 2011.
Mr. Trapani moved to accept the deeds of easement for public way and related utility easements in Richardson Lane. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Fire Chief Goal Discussion
Mr. Surface asked for the boards goals for the Fire Chief
Mr. Surface stated that the BoS goals and objectives will be sent out to members.
SELECTMEN’S REPORT
Strategic Plan Update
Mr. Surface stated that there was no update for this evening.
2012 BoS Meetings-Jan 9, 23; Feb 6, 27; March 12, 26; April 9, 23; May 7 (ATM), 21
Mr. Surface stated that these will be the winter/spring BoS meetings and that FinCom meetings will be starting up and he encourages members to attend.
APPOINTMENTS & APPROVALS
ABCC License Renewals (expire 12/31/2012)
Keon’s at the Black Swan CC- Request to extend Sunday morning hours to open at 10:00AM
Mr. Trapani moved to extend the All Alcohol Sunday morning service hours for Keon’s at the Black Swan CC to 10AM. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a 4-0 vote. Mr. Fowler abstained.
Keon’s at the Black Swan CC-All Alcohol-Restaurant & Rory O’Connor’s Irish Pub-All Alcohol Restaurant
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the All Alcohol Restaurant Licenses for Keon’s at the Black Swan CC and for Rory O’Connor’s Irish Pub to expire December 31, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
License Renewals (expire 12/31/2012)
Weekly Entertainment-Keon’s at the Black Swan CC; Rory O’Connor’s Irish Pub
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Weekly Entertainment Licenses for Keon’s at the Black Swan CC and for Rory O’Connor’s Irish Pub to expire December 31, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Sunday Entertainment-Keon’s at the Black Swan CC; Rory O’Connor’s Irish Pub
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Sunday Entertainment Licenses for Keon’s at the Black Swan CC and for Rory O’Connor’s Irish Pub to expire December 31, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Surface asked the times for entertainment on Sundays. Mr. Farrell stated that he would get the information for the board.
Common Victualler-Nikki’s Roast Beef and Pizza
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Common Victualler Licenses for Nikki’s Roast Beef and Pizza to expire December 31, 2012. Mr. Trapani seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Request from Reg Tardif to appoint Mike Anderson to the Energy Committee to represent the Schools (expire 6/30/2012)
Mr. Trapani moved to appoint Mike Anderson to the Energy Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Surface gave congratulations to Mike Farrell for receiving his MCPPO (MA Certified Public Purchasing Official) certification.
Mr. Farrell stated that he met with the Superintendent and they are moving forward on a joint maintenance with the Schools. He stated that the schools would pick up town building maintenance and the Highway Department School grounds.
Mr. Farrell stated he gave out at the last meeting the Budget revenue and he stated that the towns are on budget and one item that popped out is the unemployment bill. He stated that we budgeted $100K and the cost could be $50K over at this rate. He stated that he will let the FinCom know also. He stated that mid-year last year he switched to a different unemployment company to review the claims and he is pleased with their aggressiveness.
Mr. Fowler asked if there was any update on the Pennbrook School. Mr. Surface stated that the committee has not met since the last BoS meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
An Executive Session may be a part of this meeting
Mr. Trapani moved to go into Executive Session for contract negotiation and not to return to open session. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a roll call vote.
Regular session adjourned at 7:50PM.
Next meeting Monday, December 19, 2011 at 7:00PM, Town Hall, 3rd Floor meeting room
Minutes transcribed by J. Pantano.
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