Memorial Town Hall, 1 Library Street, Georgetown, MA 01833
Ph. (978) 352-5755 font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:9pt;color:#000000;">Memorial Town Hall
Third Floor Meeting Room
7/11/11
7:00 PM
Selectmen Present: C. David Surface, Chairman; Gary Fowler, Clerk; Stuart M. Egenberg
Others Present: Michael Farrell, Town Administrator;
Absent: Philip Trapani; Stephen Smith; Janet Pantano, Administrative Assistant
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Call to Order
Mr. Surface called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.
Cultural Council/Liquor License Request
Patricia Durkee, Louann Graffum, and Susan Madigan, Cultural Council members were present
Mr. Surface read a revised letter from the Cultural Council requesting a 24 hour (1-day) liquor license beer only for American Legion Park on Aug 7 and Aug 14, 2011 from 5-7PM. Ms. Madigan stated that Mercury Brewing Company would be providing the beer and the CC would check ID’s and sell tickets for the tasting. Mr. Surface stated that the board issued a license last year and there were no complaints. Ms. Madigan explained how the event was handled and stated that they have a certificate of liability naming the Town and a copy was given to the board.
Mr. Fowler moved to approve a 24 hour (1-day) liquor license beer only for the Cultural Council at the American Legion Park. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Historical Commission
Ed Desjardin, Chairman was present
Mr. Desjardin stated that they are requesting to reduce the members of the Historical Commission from 7 to 5 members. He stated that they are having a hard time getting members. Mr. Surface stated that the Historical Commission has voted to reduce the board. Mr. Desjardin stated that they can also have Associate Members. Mr. Egenberg asked if the Associate member can vote if they do not have a quorum. Mr. Farrell stated that they can vote if there is not a quorum.
Mr. Egenberg moved to change the membership of the Historical Commission from a 7 (seven) member commission to a 5 (five) member commission. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Desjardin stated while he was present he wanted to talk to the board about the Boston Post Cane. He gave the history of the cane and given to the Towns in 1906 by the Boston Post. He stated that Mr. Boynton turns 100 tomorrow and will become the oldest citizen of Georgetown. He explained the State and local representatives that will be present. Mr. Surface stated that the Board has a Proclamation for Mr. Boynton also.
Fire Department
Fire Chief Al Beardsley was present
Mr. Surface stated that they have the reappointment of Greg Beardsley as a Firefighter to the Georgetown Fire Department. He stated that Chief Beardsley can not make the appointment as he is a family member. Mr. Surface stated that Greg will report under the regular command staff. Mr. Farrell stated that the Town does not have a nepotism policy in the personnel bylaws and that he has asked the Personnel Board to develop a policy. Mr. Surface stated that the pay scale is the same as all other fire department members. Mr. Fowler asked why this appointment is coming to the Selectmen. Mr. Farrell stated that because of the look of conflict the Fire Chief has asked the Selectmen to make this appointment.
Mr. Egenberg moved to appoint Greg Beardsley as a firefighter for the Town of Georgetown. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
West St Culvert & Library Square
Peter Durkee, Highway Surveyor
Mr. Farrell that Mr. Durkee is here for approval of two design contracts. Mr. Durkee stated one contract for West Street Culvert and he explained that the engineer obtained the grant, he stated that this should be done this summer and the town must do 25% and this can be done with in kind services. He stated that there should be minimal cost to the town. Mr. Surface stated minimal cost to the town. Mr. Durkee stated that is correct.
Mr. Durkee stated that they have the culvert for the PennBrook Culvert and he is waiting for the water flow to go down. Mr. Surface asked about the culvert on West Main Street. Mr. Durkee stated that the project is on the TIPS list and he hopes to receive funds to redo the sidewalks and roadway with the culvert under this grant from Moulton Street to the Groveland line. He stated that this will cost the town $300K to $400K but the town will receive $4Mil from the State.
Mr. Fowler moved to approve the contract with Coughlin Environmental Services for West Street Culvert design. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 3-0
Mr. Durkee stated that the second is for new roadway, sidewalks and drainage around the Library by Bayside Engineering. Also the Water Department has signed a contract with Bayside to replace the water line up to the High School. He stated that he will be using Chapter 90 funds or funds from his budget that have been encumbered and from his budget. Mr. Egenberg asked if all the roads around the Library would be repaved. Mr. Durkee stated that they would be but he did not know how much of Winter Street would be paved.
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the contract with Bayside Engineering for the Library Square project. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 3-0
Minutes
Mr. Fowler moved to approve the minutes of June 6, 2011. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Fowler moved to approve the Regular and Executive session minutes of June 20, 2011. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Correspondence
Mr. Surface read a letter and congratulated Fire Chief Albert Beardsley on being credentialed as a Fire Chief by the MA Dire Service Commission.
Mr. Surface stated that Richard Paganelli was awarded the honor of Eagle Scout and the board congratulates him. He stated that Mr. Egenberg attended the ceremony last weekend.
Board Business
Fat Belly Barbeque
Mr. Surface stated that Fat Belly Barbeque request to use the Park & Ride is still before the board. He stated that he and Mr. Farrell have determined that the use of the lot should remain as a parking lot. Mr. Fowler asked about vendor trucks in town. Mr. Surface stated that this vehicle wanted to be a permanent fixture at this spot. He stated vendors such as ice cream trucks with proper licensing already go around town but do not park at a set location. He stated that the Park & Ride lot was deeded to the town not for this purpose. Mr. Farrell explained the deeds to the town. He stated that we do not have a Street Vendor Ordinance. Mr. Fowler asked Mr. Farrell to look at similar ordnances of other towns.
ESCO Contract
Mr. Surface stated that the contract is still under negotiations. Mr. Farrell stated that Counsel is reviewing and we have a consultant looking at the contract. He stated that he did an RFP for the consultant.
2010 Census
Mr. Surface stated that there is a lot of information in the document and he asked for the document to go on the website.
Harris Way-Parcel 1A
Discussion on how much this land would take off the tax rolls. Mr. Surface stated that he ConCom has voted already to accept this land.
Mr. Fowler moved to accept the one-acre lot Parcel 1 A, Harris Way, Georgetown, MA. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 3-0
Fire Chief Performance Review
Mr. Surface stated that all should be working on the review of the Fire Chief. He stated that Mr. Farrell has some documents for the board, job description, etc. Mr. Surface asked for the responses before the end of the month.
Adopt an Island
Mr. Surface stated that they have a request from Richard E. Soloski to adopt the island at Spofford and Andover Street.
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the request by Richard E. Soloski to adopt the island at Spofford and Andover Street. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 3-0
Town Administrator’s Report
Mr. Farrell stated that he has some information on the acceptance of the Plan Design Bill and explained the new Bill. Discussion on the new bill and how it will affect the Town in 2013.
Appointments
Mr. Surface stated that they will hold Mr. Ferrucci’s appointment to the ConCom until a letter from the ConCom is received.
Mr. Egenberg moved to appoint Juliette Rec to the Park & Recreation Commission term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 3-0
Mr. Egenberg moved to appoint Tillie Evangelista as the MVPC Representative for Georgetown term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 3-0
Mr. Egenberg moved to appoint Nick Cracknell as the MVPC Alternate Representative for Georgetown term to expire June 30, 2012. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 3-0
Mr. Surface congratulated Mr. Boynton on his 100th Birthday tomorrow and that there is an Open House tomorrow evening.
Re-Precincting of Georgetown
Mr. Fowler moved to accept the changes to the description of the Re-Precincting as presented. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 3-0
Next meeting Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 7:00PM, 3rd Floor Town Hall.
Mr. Egenberg moved to adjourn. Mr. Fowler seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote. 3-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:13PM.
Minutes transcribed by J. Pantano.
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