Town of Millbury
Board of Selectmen Minutes
Municipal Office Building- Selectmen's Meeting Room
June 24, 2008 7:00 P.M.
Present: Board of Selectmen: E. Bernard Plante, Joseph J. Coggans, Jr., Kenneth Schold, Francis B. King, Michael O. Moore.
Robert J. Spain, Town Manager, Fire Chief Matt Belsito, Phil Day, Ft. Sgt. Michael Frisoli, Gunnery Sgt. Clem Lamshomb, Tom Reilly, The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and concerned citizens,
Chairman Plante opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
Presentation to Marines: Toys for Tots- First Sgt Mike Frisoli, Gunnery Sgt Clem Lashomb.
Presentation to Joe Coggans and Michael Moore from First Sgt Mike Frisoli and Gunnery Sgt Clem Lashomb for their help and support in the toys for tots toy drive.
Presentation of plaque to Phil Day Jr. for 41 years of service at the Fire Department.
Introduction of Robert J. Blackman as Building Inspector to the Board.
NEW BUSINESS
T.G.I. Fridays- Change of Manager
Manger will now be Marc A. Phillips
Motion made by Selectman King, seconded by Selectman Moore to approve the change of manager for T.G.I. Fridays.
Motion carried unanimously.
One Day Liquor License-Bartending Service of NE for July 6, 2008
Motion made by Selectman Moore, seconded by Selectman Schold to approve one day liquor license.
Motion carried unanimously.
One Day Liquor License-Jean's Catering for July 26, 2008
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Schold to approve one day liquor license.
Motion carried unanimously.
One Day Liquor License-Boston's Best Bartending Service for August 16, 2008
Motion made by Selectman Moore, seconded by Selectman King to approve one day liquor license.
Motion carried unanimously.
PREVIOUS MINUTES
Minutes of the Meeting - June 10, 2008
Motion made by Selectman Schold to approve the minutes of the meeting with corrections on Page 4 and 5 correcting Wheelock Road to Wheelock Avenue, and the work is two weeks, not two months; seconded by Selectman Coggans.
Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of Executive Session - June 10, 2008
Motion made by Selectman Moore, seconded by Selectman Coggans to approve the minutes of the Executive Session as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Appointments of Elizabeth Tuff and Thomas Flaherty to the Cultural Arts Council.
Motion made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman Coggans to accept the appointments.
Motion carried unanimously.
Planning Board needs a three month extension for Graves Engineering as they have put out the RFP for engineering, but it will not be in place until after the end of the fiscal year. It is only approximately 3% higher rates, some are lower. They have to interview engineers-not just open bids. Mr. Spain recommends they extend the contract. Selectman Coggans wanted to know why if this was voted on in April at the Planning Board-why is it coming forward now. Mr. Spain explained that the Planning Board voted to extend their contract for a year and then found out that they cannot do it, so they have sent out the Request for Proposals.
Selectman Schold made a motion to extend the contract for three months, seconded by Selectman Moore.
Motion carried 4-1. Selectman Coggans voted no.
Sewer project is going very well; they are almost done on Wheelock Avenue. They will come back and pave curb to curb when project is done. Drilling for dam should happen in the next couple of weeks.
Chairman Plante wanted to note that there has been some damage done to houses on North Main Street and Martin Street- cracks in walls and stone walls because of blasting. Mr. Spain said that they are insured and aware of the complaints but urges residents to put their complaint in writing so that it is on record so that the contractor can submit it to their insurance company. Unusual for it to happen, but they will get it fixed.
PUBLIC HEARING
Pauls Center Bakery - Outdoor dining permit
Steve Mochun, owner of the bakery spoke regarding two tables and four chairs in front of building. Phil Genovese recommended one table on the eastern side because of trash container bolted to sidewalk. Mr. Mochun explained they are only 3x3 tables. Selectman Moore asked if a wheelchair could get through. They assured him yes.
Selectman King made a motion waiving the five foot requirement and allowing two tables, seconded by Selectman Moore.
Motion carried unanimously.
Appointments for Special Police
Motion to appoint special police made by Selectman Moore, seconded by Selectman Coggans.
Joseph F. Coggans, Jr.
Michael O. Moore
Kenneth I. Schold
Francis B. King
Patricia Rutherford
Sheryll Davis
Lori Prue
Patricia Gibson
Frederick J. McConaghy
Gerard Kelly
Timothy O'Leary
Douglas T. Raymond
Paul D. Russell
Arthur E. Allard
George R. Valery
William Wilkinson
Ronald Richard
Selectman Moore abstained from the vote for George R. Valery. Motion carried 3-0-2
Selectman Coggans abstained from the vote for George R. Valery. Motion carried 3-0-2
Selectman Coggans abstained from the vote for Paul D. Russell. Motion carried 4-0-1
Remainder of appointments carried unanimously.
Intermunicipal Agreement with Sutton
Selectman Schold asked about paragraph 5 regarding connections to Millbury system with no increase in flow to Sutton; How can they add more and not increase flow? Mr. Spain answered that they will probably not use their entire capacity now. If they are at maximum flow allowance then they cannot hook any new ones up.
Selectman King asked if 1.5 mil gallons per day is max-what are they at now? 1.2 mil sounds right. On Pg 23, part 9.2.1-payments are we owed now or caught up on? Mr. Spain answered that they have paid us, still owe a little. Mr. Plante said that the Sutton Selectmen happy this is done. It has been a long time coming.
Selectman Moore asked if they wanted to exceed the maximum flow if they would have to re-negotiate this agreement. Mr. Spain told him that yes, they would.
Motion made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman King to sign the intermunicipal agreement.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Selectman King would like a follow-up on McCracken Road. Mr. Spain said that the package for MA Highway is complete with small exception; to speak to someone at MA Highway; they are meeting in September and it is moving forward.
Verizon update-meeting with cable committee tomorrow night-then get back to Verizon. Come down to money issues- wants to get best deal for 10-15 years. Hopefully within a month or two.
Selectman Schold asked if Mr. Spain got anywhere researching the by-laws regarding dogs doing their business on grave stones-it is very disrespectful. He hasn't been able to finish his research yet, but he implores the people not to allow their dogs in the cemetery.
Selectman Coggans brought up the perpetual care for cemeteries. He would like to see a consistent maintenance program for all cemeteries; they looked good for Memorial Day and he would like to see it all the time. Would like our cemetery's to be something we can be proud of. Mr. Spain has charged the DPW director with that duty.
Chairman Plante wanted to point out that the principal of perpetual care account cannot be touched- only the interest can be used. Mr. Spain is looking at some land to use for more cemetery space-but not at the point that he can disclose the information yet.
Selectman Moore asked if there was anything on the audit of the revolving account. Mr. Spain explained that they have found $5000 in 2007 that was not billed; our finance people are working on it with the chief.
CITIZEN SPEAK
Roland Lachance spoke regarding rising oil costs and his unhappiness with the current administration. He would like to ask Congressman Neal to come in and answer some questions regarding the increased price of oil- why?
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman King to send Congressman Neal a letter to ask him to come in to explain.
Motion carried unanimously.
MAIL
Letter from Chief regarding July 4th 5th 6th parking ban, 6pm to 12pm on Church Street, Canal Street, Howe Ave, and Hamilton Street, Odd side of Maple, Pearl, Coral, and Miles Street, Even side of Atwood Ave, Lincoln Ave, and Lincoln Ave. Ext.
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Moore to approve the parking ban.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Plante wants to thank everyone who was in the parade Sunday- conditions were not terrific but parade was. Mr. Spain wants to commend chief Belsito for dealing safely with the fire call and getting out of the parade and the lions club for getting the people off the road in an orderly manner.
Chairman Plante stated that the Board will leave Executive Session only to adjourn.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Selectman Coggans, seconded by Selectman Schold to move into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. under Chapter 39, Section 23B, Paragraph 3.
Selectman Coggans -Yes
Selectman Moore - Yes
Selectman Schold - Yes
Selectman King - Yes
Chairman Plante - Yes
The Board returned to open session at 9:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Selectman Schold, seconded by Selectman Moore to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Tish Hayes,
Secretary, Board of Selectman
Joseph F. Coggans, Jr.
Michael O. Moore
Kenneth I. Schold
Francis B. King
Its Board of Selectmen
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