April 28, 1992 Present: James R. Haggerty
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Warren Ellis
Opened meeting by reading a message from the Cable Co. announcing a special one hour Point of View concerning Town Meeting without a Moderator.
Board discussed Continental Cable request for reduction in the bond and also the issues that had been discussed previously as a result of conversation with Mr. Donahue, Continental Cable. Paul Taber had presented the Board with a list of changes and equipment that was to be added to the Town cable van. Mr. Haggerty stated he understood that the van issues had been resolved, however he questioned Mr. Donahue on the alternative of setting up a studio within the Town. Mr. Donahue stated the company had committed thousands of dollars to the van and as a result of the most recent meetings with the Cable Committee members, were ready to commit more money to the van and based on that, it would be very difficult at this point to commit to a studio in the Town. However, Mr. Crowley pointed out he would like to
pursue the establishment of a studio within the Town. It was agreed that Mr. Crowley would represent the Board of Selectmen along with Paul Taber and the Cable Co. to discuss the possibility of a studio to be located within the Town. Motion by Crowley to reduce the bond from 200,000 dollars to 10,000 thousand dollars, 2nd Ellis. 5-0 vote.
Mr. Haggerty read two anouncements concerning liquor licenses, one for Novak Inc. dba Phil's Restaurant for a change in license from beer and wine to all alcoholic with a suggested date of May 12, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. Motion by Mrs. Murdoch, 2nd Ellis to have hearing at time and date suggested. 5-0 vote. The second hearing request for transfer of license from Wight and Luke, Partners, to 14-58 Liquors, Inc. Suggested that transfer take place on May 12 at 7:45 p.m. Motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley to hold second hearings at 7:45 on May 12 for transfer of liquor license. 5-0 vote.
Board signed special and annual town meeting warrants.
Board agreed to hold minutes of April 4, 7, 14 and 21st.
Agreed to hold the issue of waiver of fees for two weeks. Would like representative from Housing Authority on May 12.
Board discussed summer schedule and it was agreed that they would meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in June, July and August.
Exec. Sec. discussed breakdown of legal costs to date and indicated that there are several other issues that will be discussed in exec. session.
Mr. Haggerty announced that he had a request from Vincent Sica to meet with the Board next week at 7:30 p.m.
Also he informed the Board that they will be asked to vote on each article to support or not for the annual and special town meetings.
Mr. Haggerty announced the first meeting after town meeting, Board will discuss hiring policy as expressed in a letter by the Assessor's office.
Board voted to enter exec. session under #3, negotiations, for Police and Fire. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Crowley, Roll call vote to enter exec. session.
In open session Mr. Haggerty announced that the Board voted to sign contract with Eugene Berry. Vote was 5-0.
Motion to return to exec. session for negotiations, Fire. Motion by Crowley, 2nd Andrews, 5-0 roll call vote.
Motion to adjourn by Crowley, 2nd Ellis. 5-0 at 10:10 p.m.
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Judith M. Murdoch, Clerk
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