November 10, 1992 Present: James R. Haggerty
Judith Murdoch
Robert Andrews
Joseph Frisoli
Chairman read two announcements. Division of Environmental Protection announcing that the Town had received a $410,350 grant dealing with its recycling program. Chairman congratulated the Recycling Committee and in particular Gil Amado who wrote and submitted the grant on behalf of the Town. Chairman also read a letter from MADD announcing the candlelight vigil to be held December 4, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Memorial Building, 83 Court St. in Plymouth.
Board met with Rep. Charlie Mann who asked the Board if there was any legislation that they wished to have reviewed or filed on behalf of the town prior to the session closing. He stated he would be more than happy to come back to speak to Board members early in the Spring to discuss any legislation that has been filed that would affect the Town. He also commented to the Board that he had received a bill for a detail for the Police Officer at the Town Meeting. He stated he is more than willing to take his expense money which is only 75.00 and pay a portion of the bill and asked for assistance in covering the remainder from the Board of Selectmen. He feels strongly that it is good policy to have a police officer at all town meetings.
The Board held a hearing on Sunday Package Store openings. The Chairman explained this would involve Sunday before Thanksgiving to Sunday prior to New Years eve which would allow stores to stay open no later than 11:00 . There are other conditions set forth by the State. Brief input from a coup.le of store owners and the Board voted on motion by Murdoch, 2nd Andrews, 4-0 to allow Sunday package store openings.
Chairman announced that the Board was conducting a second hearing concerning Alfred's Place since several weeks ago there were some conditions that were not completely complied with and have since been done. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Frisoli to reaffirm the initial vote granting a change of corporate officers, etc, and a name change to Alfred and Pauls. 4-0 vote. Chairman also asked that we notify Paul Pina that the Police Chief has inspected the property and approved the Atari game.
Board of Assessors met with the Board on a continuation fo the classification hearing held September 15. They submitted to the Board a finalized levy sheet outlining the breakdown of assessments and tax levy as a result of the October Town Meeting. They announced that the tax rate they are requesting to be certified by the state would be 14.25. No votes taken. Also Treasurer Collector announced that tax bills would be going on mid December and would be due the middle of January.
Board met with Barry Maffini, the Rights of Way Manager of N.E.T & T. Board agreed to allow New England Tel and Tel to construct a cross connect cabinet at the Intersection of Maquan, Crescent St. and Rollercoaster Rd. After input from Highway Surveyor, it was agreed that the cabinet would be placed 25 ft. back from any of the streets. The Board agreed that Mr. Maffini would draft up any necessary rights of way documents.
The Board voted on motion by Andrews, 2nd Frisoli to agree to proposed underground conduit, Liberty St., High St. and County Rd., 4-0. Board voted on motion by Andrews, 2nd Frisoli to the proposed underground conduit at intersection of Maquan Indian Head and Liberty St., 4-0. Board next met with Paul Brewer of Eastern Utilities and voted for one joint pole location to be abandoned and one joint pole location on Maquan St. On motion by Andrews, 2nd Murdoch, 4-0. Board voted requests for 56 present joint pole locations to be relocated and one present joint pole location to be abandoned on Indian Head St. on motion by Andrews, 2nd Murdoch. 4-0. Board voted one present pole location to be relocated on Maquan St., Andrews, Frisoli, 4-0.
While speaking of work on Rte. 58, Board asked Highway Surveyor for an update. Mr. Harris informed the Board that paving was to commence Thursday or Friday in front of Town Hall and up toward Police Sta. He had informed contractor and State that there would be no more grinding other than 27 and 58 this year. That there are several issues the contractor has to address with winter coming on, - opening and setting some catch basins to make sure drainage operating, at this point Mr. Nugent stated he would also like to have contractor address individual driveways on every part of road down to date to make sure passable for the winter. Both Mr. Nugent and Harris agreed contractor responsible for putting a skim coast down on remaining part of Rte. 58 prior to closing for the year. Board agreed.
Comments made by business owners along rte. 58 concerning some particular issues with drainage and pot holes. The Board agreed to look into them.
Board voted request for one day entertainment license, 1 Andrews, 2nd Frisoli, 4-0 vote.
Board approved Police Chiefs rec. of Ronald Clark to the Police Dept. Motion by Andrews, 2nd Murdoch, 4-0 vote to appoint. Mr. Frisoli did ask who the other two candidates were, the Chief replied it was Pat Fiella and Bill Strait.
Chairman read Boards goals and objectives and asked for additional comments. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Frisoli to accept, 4-0 vote.
Chairman asked Board to enter exec. session under #3, litigation and negotiations. 3 matters. Police and Fire for litigation and negotiation, Board of Health, litigation, and Library Trustees litigation. Moved by Murdoch, 2nd for discussion by Frisoli. Prior to voting, Mr. Frisoli had two issues to raise with Board since he wasn't sure coming out. One was budget tracking system on agenda next week and 2nd was he asked Exec. Sec. to send brief letter to Board of Health to outline in writing their policy for issuing stickers since it is his understanding that there is a Continental Cable Van with a Hanson dump sticker on the window. His concern is that there is no way of knowing what is being dumped out of a business vehicle that ultimately could produce some contaminated materials. Mr.
Haggerty went to roll call vote. 4-0.
Board reentered public session. Chairman announced vote for the Board of health. To settle a claim against Town, Board voted to extend contract with Waste Management for one year.
Motion to adjourn by Murdoch, 2nd Frisoli, 4-0 vote.
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Clerk
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