March 2, 1993 Present: Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Joseph Frisoli - 8:15 p.m.
Acting Chairman Judith Murdoch
Board held hearing on change of manager for Pina, Inc. dba Alfred & Paul's, 60 Monponsett St., from Alfred Pina to Paul Pina. Chairman indicated that at the request of Mr. Haggerty the Board hold the live entertainment license so that the full board could act on that. Motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley to grant the change of manager from Alfred Pina to Paul Pina. 3-0 vote.
Board signed Chapter 90 agreements presented by the Highway Surveyor. Motion to accept and sign by Robert Andrews, 2nd Crowley, 3-0 vote.
Brief discussion concerning Dunkin Donuts. Mrs. Murdoch read letter from Board of Appeals which indicated that the Board could either extend to March 23 or May 11. Motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley to extend license to May 11, 1993. 3-0 vote.
Motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley to appoint Robert Arsenault, Director of Veterans Services, Veterans Graves Officer, and Veterans Agent to expire March 31, 1994.
Motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley to appoint Bernard Delory as Dog Officer to expire April 30, 1994. 3-0
Board agreed to postpone setting salaries of elected officials until 3-9-93.
Motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley to open warrant for May Special Town Meeting and to close on April 6. 3-0 vote.
Mr. Joseph Frisoli arrived.
Board postponed discussion on evaluation process until 3/9.
Chairman read notice - a reminder that Warrant for Annual Town Meeting will close on March 9 at 8:00 p.m.
Noted that the Wage and Personnel Hearing is scheduled for March 15th at 7:30 p.m.
Noted that there is a meeting established with the State re Rte. 58 March 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the Town Hall.
The Board discussed and debated whether the public should formally be invited. After discussion the Board agreed that informally the public would not be turned away, that it is an open and posted meeting.
Chairman read notice of open house to be held in honor of the Reverend Leota and Manuel Santos, March 14 at the Rte. 58 Fire Station, 2-6 p.m.
Requests for action: Mr. Frisoli again mentioned the telephone poles on Rte. 58. It was explained that all utilities will be present at the meeting Friday a.m. and this issue will be discussed in depth. He continued to voice his strong opinion concerning the pole in the middle of Rte. 14 and 58 as a safety issue.
Exec. Sec. pointed out to the Board that two weeks earlier when the dept. head plan was submitted to the Board there were a couple of depts. absent. Without debating notification or attendance issues, the Exec. Sec. stated that he had conversation with members of the Recreation Commission as well as the School Committee and it was agreed by all parties that within the next two weeks, reports from each of those committees would be forthcoming and included in the management plan. He stated that it has been the intent of the dept. heads from the beginning to include all depts. The plan with these amendments will be a completed plan outlining level of services, goals and objectives and financial constraints for each town dept. Upon completion of the amendments, printing of several hundred copies will begin for
distribution at Town Meeting.
He also asked the Board to go into a brief exec. session to discuss police negotiations; however, before doing so the Chairman reminded Board members of the DARE graduation program scheduled for March 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Maquan School. Chairman also read a letter from residents on Spring St. concerning the house that had been burnt there. Exec. Sec. informed the Board that there is currently a transfer request before the Finance Committee to take action in razing that building. Mr. Andrews asked why that building was a priority over others that have been listed some time ago. Mr. Nugent stated that originally the Town appropriated $10,000 to demolish three buildings. Elm St. has been completed at a cost of 5500 dollars. Discussions are ongoing on the Winter St. property with the owners and
although we have not met with too much success on the Depot St. property, notifications have been made. The Spring St. property was a result of a recent fire. The owner has stepped forward and asked for assistance from the Town due to lack of insurance or any other financial resources to raze the building. The estimated cost is approx. 6500 dollars. It is our intent that a lien be placed on the property upon completion of cleanup and as soon as the property is sold, the Town should receive its money back.
Chairman read a letter concerning Regional MMA meetings that the Board has been invited to attend scheduled for April 3 in Sandwich. The Exec. Sec. asked Board members to contact the office if it is their intention to attend.
The Chairman also addressed a letter from the Highway Dept. concerning negotiations. Exec. Sec. asked who was assigned to this. Mr. Andrews mentioned he was one. It was agreed that the Board would ask Chairman Haggerty to be the other negotiating member.
Chairman accepted motion from Mr. Frisoli, 2nd by Crowley to enter executive session under #3. Roll call. 4-0 in favor.
Motion by Crowley, 2nd Frisoli to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
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Robert Crowley, Clerk
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