May 1, 2012 6:15 p.m.
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Present: Board of Selectmen: E. Bernard Plante, Francis King, Brian Stowell, Brian Ashmankas, Sandy Cristo; Bob Spain, Brian Turbitt, Laurie Connors, Peter Keenan and Brian Marino.
Town Manager Spain called the meeting to order. Mr. Spain asked for nominations for Chairman:
Selectman Stowell nominated Selectman Plante for Chairman, seconded by Selectman Ashmankas. No other nominations put forward.
Motion carried unanimously.
Selectman Ashmankas nominated Selectman King for Vice-Chairman, seconded by Selectman Stowell. No other nominations were put forward.
Motion carried unanimously.
Selectman King nominated Selectman Stowell for Clerk, seconded by Chairman Plante. No other nominations were put forward.
Motion carried unanimously.
Peter Keenan-spoke regarding the easement to maintain drainage, utility maintenance agreement and approval of conservation restrictions presented to the Selectmen for signatures. All agreements have been approved by the Planning Board, the DPW director and town counsel. The Conservation Commission is on board with this as well. It will be one of the longest drive-thru for Dunkin Donuts. There will be preference for Millbury residents for jobs. Estimated date of completion is August – September if all goes well.
Motion made by Selectman Stowell to approve the Easement Agreement concerning the property situated at 1-3-5 Elm Street as shown on the plan entitled “Plan of Easements Located at 1-5 Elm Street, Millbury, Massachusetts prepared for Westford Group” prepared by Land Planning, Inc. dated April 2, 2012, seconded by Selectman King.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Selectman Stowell to approve the Grant of Restrictive Covenant upon a portion of the lands shown as “Proposed Conservation Easement 37,144 square feet” as shown on the plan entitled “Plan of Easements Located at 1-5 Elm Street, Millbury, Massachusetts prepared for Westford Group” prepared by Land Planning, Inc. dated April 2, 2012, seconded by Selectman Ashmankas.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Selectman Stowell to approve the Underground Utility Maintenance Agreement concerning the premises shown on a plan entitled “Underground Utility Maintenance Plan for Site Redevelopment Located at 1-5 Elm Street, Millbury Massachusetts” prepared by Land Planning, Inc. dated February 13, 2012, seconded by Selectman Ashmankas.
Motion carried unanimously.
Laurie Connors would like to know how much involvement the Board would like with the CMRPC -Blackstone Valley.~~ She asked if they wanted to be involved in the prioritization workshop and, if so, did they want to do it at a regular, televised meeting of the Board of Selectmen (with Planning Board invited) or wanted to do it in a more informal setting on an alternative night.~ They said the latter.~
Unregistered Motor Vehicle Permit: Len Marrino is looking to have his unregistered White Ford Econovan in his driveway.
Motion made by Selectman King to approve the permit, seconded by Selectman Stowell.
Motion carried unanimously.
Sam’s Gas Station name change: From H.M. & G., Inc. d/b/a Sam’s Gas to G. Habib E. Inc. d/b/a Sam’s Gas for the business located at 60 Main Street.
Motion to approve the name change made by Selectman Stowell, seconded by Selectman Ashmankas.
Motion carried unanimously.
One Day Liquor License-Millbury Women’s Club- May 20, 2012.
Motion made by Selectman King to approve the license, seconded by Selectman Stowell.
Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment of Captain Ray Hobin to the Board of Fire Engineers
Selectman Stowell wanted it noted that he gave up a promotion so that he would be able to make this appointment. Motion made by Selectman Stowell to appointment Ray Hobin to the Board of Fire Engineers, seconded by Selectman Cristo.
Motion carried unanimously.
We plan on having him in for the June meeting.
Cronin Brook has been approved by 2 engineers. Everything on checklist has been done.
Francis Mercadante-Class II Amendment-Merk Truck Sales & Service
Mercadante needs to have the Class II license Merk Truck Sales & Service on Aurilla Street to include advertising.
Motion made by Selectman Stowell to approve the license amendment, seconded by Selectman King.
Motion carried unanimously.
Selectman Ashmankas wanted to set up the workshop for the Transparency Policy. The Board suggested he wait until they get the legal opinion.
Brian Turbitt asked who the Board would like as their representative for the Financial Planning Committee as they had appointed Ken Schold. Chairman Plante suggested asking Ken if he would like to stay on.
Chairman Plante told the Board that Sgt. Desorcy called to say that the union would challenge taking the chief out of civil service. If taking the chief out of civil service does not pass, Selectman King would like to direct the Chairman to contact Chief Hurley to see if he is still interested in coming to this town.
Adjournment
Motion made by Selectman Stowell to adjourn at 9:05 p.m., seconded by Selectman King. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Tish Hayes, Secretary
E. Bernard Plante __________________________
Francis B. King __________________________
Brian W. Stowell __________________________
Brian M. Ashmankas __________________________
Sandra J. Cristo __________________________
Board of Selectmen
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