BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
APRIL 24, 2012
Chairman Story opened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance to our flag. In attendance were Selectmen Story, Bear, Bulgaris, Walker and Town Administrator Tracy Blais. Selectman Mountain was absent.
Martha Taylor reviewed the Planning Board’s recommendations for six proposed zoning articles for the ATM warrant. Martha noted that these articles are all as discussed during previous joint meetings with the exception of the Route 1 changes which are off the table until the fall meeting, due to time constraints. Special permitting authority will also be addressed on the fall warrant. It was moved by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously to approve the six articles as presented for the ATM warrant.
A one-day liquor license was granted to Mercury Brewing Co. for an event at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm on Saturday, May 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a motion by Selectman Walker, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
At 7:15 p.m. the legal notice for a public hearing on a National Grid/Verizon New England plan #12414326, dated 2/29/12, for a new pole to be located on Swallow Lane was read by Chairman Story and the hearing was declared open. Dave Boucher from National Grid advised this new pole #20-2 was for a new residence being constructed on Swallow Lane. The pole, anchors and guy wire will be located at the side of the road and National Grid is aware of the narrow width of the streets on Plum Island. The height of the pole will be thirty-five feet. Chairman Story asked if there were any public questions or comments and there were none. It was moved by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously to grant the application
for the pole as presented. The hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m.
TA Blais reviewed the eight articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant with the Selectmen. After a brief discussion it was moved by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously to approve and sign the warrant as presented. Blais noted she had some good news from the state. Newbury will receive $30K more in revenues than anticipated. A letter from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission advised that all licensees passed a recent surprise inspection. Blais asked Martha Taylor to update the Board of the engineering done in preparation for the potential sale of the Yellow School. A plan from Bob Grasso of EDS showed the potential lot line change addressing the school, monument and
community center. She noted that the septic system will be addressed and the storm drain line inspected. The lot line change will insure the monument remain with town owned property A possible easement may be needed when the inspection is completed for the drainage line. The hope is to address all contingencies prior to issuance of a RFP. Blais inquired about the Byfield Village Improvement Plan as she is looking at road improvements for the coming year and Church and Moody Streets are on the list. She noted that a 20% design plan is available for a vote of the Board. This issue was tabled until the next Selectmen’s meeting. It was agreed that the COA’s newly acquired van can be parked on the Woodbridge School property as long as this property is owned by the Town.
A one-day liquor license for the Newbury PTA for an event at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm on Sunday, May 20th (rain date June 3rd) from 1-6:30 p.m. was granted on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
The Capital Planning Committee’s report was tabled until the next meeting as Blais had no new information for the Board on the suggested amendments.
On the recommendation of the Historical Commission, Sue Nagle was appointed to serve on the commission on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectmen Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
The Board reviewed the final letter for the NRC submitted by Selectman Mountain. It was noted that Mountain had hit all the high points discussed, emphasizing communication and understanding of the groundwater problem, It was moved by Selectman Bulgaris, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously to approve and sign the letter as presented.
The minutes of the March 10th meeting were accepted as presented on a motion by Selectman Bulgaris, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously.
It was moved by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously to switch the May 8th Selectmen’s meeting to May 9th due to the election on the 8th.
A one-day liquor license was granted to the Ipswich Watershed Association for a function at Governor’s Academy on Friday, June 22nd from 6:30 to 9 p.m., on a motion by Selectmen Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
Warrants were signed for the Town Administrator.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Sirois
Administrative Assistant
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