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
Floor Meeting Room
11/7/11
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; Nick Cracknell, Town Planner; 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
Liquor License Regulations & Fees
Mr. Surface opened the public hearing on the Liquor License Regulations & Fees.
Mr. Farrell stated that this is not an SOP but a Regulation. Mr. Fowler asked about page 12 e. regarding entertainment noise and that without noise regulations this would create a burden on businesses. Mr. Smith agreed on the noise section and stated this item should be removed until the town adopts a noise bylaw. Mr. Surface stated to remove section on page 12 e. Mr. Trapani stated that this is a comprehensive regulation and that this regulation is supplemental to the ABCC regulations. Mr. Surface stated that he would like to add that the regulation is reviewed annually. Mr. Egenberg stated he agrees with the regulation being reviewed annually. Mr. Fowler stated that the board should review the fees also. Mr. Farrell stated that they should have an SOP on reviewing the
regulations. Mr. Surface asked for questions from the audience.
Donna Andrews, Black Swan Country Club stated that she was here just to see if any additional changes would be made.
Mr. Surface closed the public hearing on Liquor License Regulations.
Mr. Trapani moved to adopt Liquor License Regulations and to strike section e. on page12. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Board Business
Knights of Columbus
John Takis, from the Knights of Columbus asked to hold a fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, November 11 & 12 from 9AM-12PM in the square. He stated that this would be a tootsie roll drive for donations. He stated that there will only be adults with cans with fluorescent vests and cones.
Mr. Trapani moved to allow a canning fundraising event by the Georgetown Knights of Columbus in Georgetown Square on Friday and Saturday, November 11 & 12 from 9AM-12PM. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Minutes
General & Executive Session October 17, 2011
Mr. Trapani moved to approve the minutes of October 17, 2011. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a 4-0 vote. Mr. Smith abstained.
Mr. Trapani moved to approve the Executive Session minutes of October 17, 2011. Mr. Egenberg seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a 4-0 vote. Mr. Smith abstained.
Correspondence
Winter Parking Ban-December 1, 2011 to April 1, 2012
Mr. Surface read the letter from the Highway Surveyor regarding the Winter Parking Ban.
Mr. Surface stated that the board has received letters of thank you from Camp Denison committee and the Mike Donohoe Memorial Race Committee. He read the letters.
Board Business
EDC-Economic Target area Application
Mr. Surface stated that the town sends condolences to Nick Cracknell as his mother passed away last week.
Mr. Surface stated that he talked to Peter Milano and the boards vote could wait until December 1st. Mr. Farrell stated that Mr. Lacey and Mr. Fowler are on the committee and could update the board. Mr. Surface stated that Peter Milano has not reviewed the final document. Mr. Fowler stated that the only concern Nick Cracknell had been that that there would not be enough square footage of land. Mr. Lacey stated that he believes Mr. Cracknell got the square footage up to 3.2mil. Mr. Lacey stated a TIF would have to go before the Selectmen and Town Meeting. He asked if the board could approve the application this evening. Mr. Smith asked if Mr. Surface had concerns. Mr. Surface stated he did not but had wanted Mr. Cracknell to go over the application. Mr. Fowler
explained that this is just the application and any plan must come to the board and then to Town Meeting. Mr. Lacey stated that the State would also offer some incentives if we are approved. Mr. Fowler stated that the application goes to the State board for approval at the State House on December 21st.
Mr. Trapani moved that the board accept the Economic Target Area Application and approve Mr. Surface to sign the cover letter. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Fowler asked that a copy be sent to Senator Tarr.
Housing Production Plan
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Housing Production Plan by the Affordable Housing Trustees. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.
Mr. Surface explained that this is an important step for the Town. Mr. Fowler stated that he is a little hesitant that Georgetown gets to a rental community. He stated that the ZBA is suppose to keep track of in-law apartments and this could be used to help change this so they do not have to come back to the ZBA after a home is sold for a new permit. Mr. Trapani stated that this is a directional plan. Mr. Surface stated that keeping track of the Affordable Housing inventory and the deed riders is a job in its self. He stated that the trust still has control over where this goes. Mr. Trapani stated that with personnel cuts the inventory has not been kept up and this plan will put things back together. Mr. Surface stated that this plan is a road map.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
An Act Regulating Election Primaries-H1972
Mr. Surface stated that there is not much support at the State level for this Act. He recommends passing this over tonight and take up at another time.
Request from Carl Maglio to waive electrical fee for work at the Highway Garage
Mr. Trapani moved to waive the electrical fees for work at the Highway Garage by Carl Maglio. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
STM-November 14, 2011
Mr. Surface reminded residents of the special town meeting next Monday.
Discussion on who will read warrant motions at the STM.
STM12-01-David Surface
STM12-10-Gary Fowler
STM12-11-David Surface
STM12-08-Steve Smith
STM12-02-Don Cudmore
STM12-03-Don Cudmore
STM12-04-Don Cudmore
STM12-05-Don Cudmore
STM12-06-Stuart Egenberg
STM12-07-Gary Fowler or Hugh Carter
STM12-09- Gary Fowler or Hugh Carter
Approvals
ABCC License Renewals
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Georgetown Liquors-All Alcohol/Package Store license for 2012 (January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012). Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
License Renewals
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Common Victualler license for Georgetown Fish & Game, Georgetown Bowling Lanes, and Theo’s Restaurant for 2012 (January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012). Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Bowling license for Georgetown Bowling Lanes for 2012 (January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012). Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Trap Shooting license for Georgetown Fish & Game for 2012 (January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012). Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Egenberg moved to approve the Second Hand Shops license for Instant Replays and Little’s Block of Shoppes for 2012 (January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012). Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Surface stated that the next meetings of the Selectmen are:
- Joint meeting with School Committee November 10 at 7:00PM, 3rd Fl Town Hall
- STM on November 14, 2011 at 6:00PM at the M/H School
- November 21 at 7PM, 3rd Floor Town Hall
Mr. Trapani moved to go into Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations and the Fire Chief contract and not to return to open session. Mr. Trapani seconded the motion and the motion was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.
General meeting adjourned at 7:55PM.
Minutes transcribed by J. Pantano.
Minutes approved December 5, 2011.
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