1. Call to Order:
Present were Messieurs Leeber, Loura, Durant, Lucy, Resendes, Blazar, and Cipriano. Also present was Ms. Santos.
2. Minutes to be Approved:
Public Session: August 25, 2003
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Resendes, who was absent at the last meeting, abstained.
3. Citizen’s Issues:
4. Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing on proposed transfer of stock in Bacon Spirits Company, Inc. from Thomas, Charles, and Betsy Bacon to Charles Bacon, exclusively.
The hearing was convened by the Chairman. Attorney Bergeron and Charles Bacon were present on behalf of Bacon Spirits to answer questions. No members of the public spoke in favor of or against the transfer. On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to close the hearing. On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the transfer.
5. Licenses:
Selectmen to consider issuance of Common Victualler’s License to Chong Qing Chen to operate the Star Ocean Restaurant at 200 Washington Street.
Messieurs Chen and Peter Lim were present on behalf of the petition. On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the issuance of the license contingent upon compliance with the conditions set by the Building Inspector, Fire Chief, and Board of Health.
Selectmen to consider granting Hackney/Taxi Cab Driver’s license to Raymond Jenkins d/b/a Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the license. Mr. Leeber abstained.
6. Personnel:
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Maureen Mulkern as a part-time Senior Clerk in the Fire Department.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
7. Contracts:
8. General:
Selectmen to review for signature the November 17, 2003 Town Meeting Warrant.
After discussion of the articles and after making the decisions to endorse several articles as indicated in the warrant, the Board, on a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the warrant. When discussing the article pertaining to Cortland Drive, Mr. Leeber disclosed the fact that he owns property on said street, but has no other interest in the article as presented.
Selectmen to certify eligible debt in the amount of $73,999 for the FY04 Sewer Rate Relief Fund.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the certification.
9. Town Issues:
Mr. Loura asked if a proclamation could be prepared for the next meeting honoring the accomplishments of the Portugal 73 Radio Show.
10. Proclamations:
Selectmen to consider issuance of Proclamation naming October 24th United nations Day.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to issue the Proclamation. The Clerk read the proclamation aloud.
11. Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
12. Executive Session:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by roll call by a margin of 5-0 to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to public session, to discuss matters of pending litigation and collective bargaining strategy.
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