BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 26, 2010
I. CALL TO ORDER/SALUTE THE FLAG
II. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
III. CITIZEN’S CONCERNS
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
V. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Elimination of free salt during winter for residents
b. Surplus property disposal policy – Motion
c. Disposal of surplus DPW truck - Motion
d. Planning Board warrant articles
e. Treasurer-Collector hiring update
f. FY11 Budget Update and Potential Recommendations:
1. Combining polling places – Town Library as polling station
2. Elimination of Lifeguards in FY11
g. Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Officer designation received
h. Snow and Ice expenditures in excess of appropriations – Motion
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. Term limits discussion
b. Request to Legislature to allow a ban on texting while driving in Newbury
c. Board/Committee liaison assignments
d. Permission to use town roads and facilities for bicycle tour sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on July 17 & 18 (see letter)
e. Four one-day liquor licenses for Byfield Community Arts Center for Feb. 13th from 7:30 to 11 p.m. for a Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse event; March 13th from 7:30 to 11 p.m. for a Celtic Festival; April 16th from 7:30 to 11 p.m. for a Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse event and May 14th from 7:30 to 11 p.m. for a Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse event. (see letter)
f. PITA electronic sign (see letter)
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes 1/12/10 meeting
b. Sign Form 43 request for change of manager at Newbury Butchery for ABCC
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Anna Jaques Hospital “Heart Healthy Day” campaign – e-mail message
b. Letter to BOS regarding sidewalk plowing
IX. MEETING UPDATES – SELECTMEN
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION - none
XI. ADJOURN
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