BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
MAY 9, 2012
Chairman Story called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance to our flag. In attendance were Selectmen Story, Bulgaris, Walker and Town Administrator Tracy Blais.
Selectmen Bear and Mountain were absent.
Geordie Vining, Senior Project Manager of the Office of Planning & Development in Newburyport, addressed the Board regarding Newburyport’s request to the legislature for special legislation authorizing the City to lease the parcels on Parker Street in Newbury owned by National Grid for the Clipper City Rail Trail. A Memorandum of Agreement on this land was signed by Newbury & Newburyport in December 2011, he noted. The trail will extend from Parker Street to the waterfront. He advised that Town Counsel has reviewed and approved this request. Selectman Walker asked if there were liabilities involved and would the City insure against them. Vining stated the City will have an insurance policy and they are working with MIIA for correct
coverage. This trail is scheduled for completion in 2015 and Newburyport will manage the property. It was moved by Selectman Bulgaris to support Newburyport’s request to the legislature for special legislation authorizing the City to enter into a lease agreement with National Grid for land located in the Town of Newbury on the north side of Parker Street to facilitate the next phase of the Clipper City Rail Trail and authorize moving these parcels to joint ownership in accordance with a majority vote at Town Meeting May 23, 2006, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously.
Town Administrator Tracy Blais reviewed the ATM warrant with the Board. After a brief discussion of the articles, Selectman Walker moved to adopt the warrant as presented, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously. The warrant was signed by the Selectmen for posting by a Constable.
The minutes of the 4/24 & 5/3 meetings were accepted as presented on a motion by Selectman Bulgaris, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously.
A general business license renewal was approved for 2012 for Wee Fix It of 5 Central Street on a motion by Selectman Walker, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
Three one-day liquor licenses were approved for Protection Fire Co. #2 for functions on 6/16/12 from 6:30 -10 p.m.; 7/28/12 from 6:30-10 p.m. and 8/3/12 from 7-11 p.m. on a motion by Selectman Bulgaris, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously.
A request from NES PTA to place lawn signs on the green to advertise their fundraiser on May 20th was approved on a motion by Selectman Walker, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
The Friends of Newbury COA request for permission to hang a banner on the back stop of the Upper Green to advertise their annual golf tournament was approved on a motion by Selectman Bulgaris, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously.
A request from COA & the Democratic Town Committee for permission to conduct a food drive at the ATM at NES on May 22nd from 6-7:30 p.m. was approved on a motion by Selectman Walker, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
An advisory from the office of the Inspector General advising of Blais’ successful completion of the “Supplies and Services Contracting” certification seminar was read and accepted for the files.
TA Blais asked the Board about their perception of the Harbormaster’s position. Chairman Story advised that it was his understanding that the position was never intended to be a full time benefits eligible position. Selectmen Bulgaris and Walker concurred with Chairman Story.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. on a motion by Selectman Walker, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Sirois
Administrative Assistant
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