BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
APRIL 10, 2012
Chairman Story opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance to our flag. In attendance were Selectmen Story, Bear, Bulgaris, Mountain, Walker and Town Administrator Tracy Blais.
Planner Martha Taylor gave a brief update on the Planning Board’s public hearings on the zoning amendments proposed for town meeting approval. She noted that the Planning Board has recommended six articles for the warrant with a few minor revisions. The revised articles will be sent to Counsel for wording and then will be submitted to the Selectmen for review prior to their April 24th meeting.
TA Blais advised that by order of the Building Inspector the Larkin Mill building will be removed tomorrow due to code issues and safety concerns. An attempt will be made to salvage the mechanical components. The Finance Committee provided a document of recommendations for updating the Triton Regional Agreement for the Selectmen’s consideration and asked for a formal response to the TRSC. Selectman Mountain volunteered to be Newbury’s representative to the School Merger Review Committee. Blais will advise Superintendent Farmer of his nomination. The following appointments of Insurance Advisory Committee members were approved unanimously on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris – Tony Penski, Diane Doyle, Kathleen Sirois, Tracy Blais, Anne Hatheway (retiree rep.), Angel Wills and Sgt. Patty Fisher (police rep.). Blais reminded the Board of the Community Forum being held April 12th at 7 p.m. at NES.
A request for use of the Upper Green by the 1st Parish Church was withdrawn.
A request from the Byfield Days Committee to close the intersection of Lunt & Central and the intersection of Main and Central from 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 15th through 6 p.m. Saturday, June 16th was approved on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously. Heidi Fram advised that June 15 & 16 were the dates of the celebration this year. She listed several of the activities (classic car meet, pancake breakfast, road race, craft fair, children’s games and activities) planned and invited all to come and take part in the festivities.
On the recommendation of Chief Pearson the following appointments were approved on a motion by Selectman Bulgaris, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted by Bear, Bulgaris, Mountain and Story – Board of Fire Engineers: William Pearson, Douglas Janvrin Sr., Robert Dash, Timothy Wareham, Wallace Ziehler, Timothy Leonard, Douglas Janvrin Jr. and Nate Walker – Forest Warden William Pearson, Deputy Forest Wardens: Douglas Janvrin Sr., Robert Dash, Timothy Wareham, Wallace Ziehler, Timothy Leonard, Douglas Janvrin Jr. and Nate Walker – EMS Coordinator: Douglas Janvrin Jr. Selectman Walker abstained from the vote.
A request for use of the Upper Green ball field Wednesday & Thursday evening 5 p.m. to dusk, July 4th thru Labor Day by the Neptune Softball League was approved on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously.
At 7:15 p.m. the legal notice for a public hearing on the “lay out” of Colby Lane was read by Chairman Story. Tear sheets and certification of delivery of notice to the abutters is on file with the Selectmen. A letter of acceptance from Chief Pearson was also submitted for the file as requested at the last meeting. Taylor advised that an on-site meeting was held this morning to determine the location of the “no on-street parking” sign requested by Chief Pearson. Tom Freund, a trustee of the association, noted that it has been ten years since the onset of the development and he was grateful to the Planning Board for seeing this project through to fruition. He advised that the road will be an asset
to the Town as it has held up well. The residents of Colby Lane are asking for approval of the project to go before town meeting for acceptance of the road as a public way. Chairman Story asked if there were any questions and there were none. It was moved by Selectman Bulgaris, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously to accept the lay out of the road as presented and to place an article on the ATM warrant asking for acceptance of the road as a public way. The hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m.
The proposed NRC letter was again discussed. Copies of letters sent from West Newbury and Haverhill were reviewed. Selectman Walker stated that he felt the W. Newbury letter was broad in scope and definitive in intent and he liked what they wrote. He suggested taking some of the W. Newbury points and some of Selectman Mountain’s concerns and consolidating them into our letter. Selectman Bulgaris stated he wanted NRC to uphold the standards for the plant and keep communication open. It was the consensus of the Board that the five points from the W. Newbury letter plus bullet point six should be used in the letter. Selectman Mountain will format a letter using these points and distribute it to the Board
for review prior to final approval.
The Town election will be held May 8th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously.
Selectman Mountain had some questions regarding the Capital Planning Committee’s document on policies and procedures. He asked what it means if the Board adopts it. Selectman Walker suggested endorsing the document but not giving the committee carte blanche. Selectman Bear noted we must stay fluid so we can work in emergencies and this will be in the state of flux at all times. Selectman Mountain stated he thought definitions of capital assets and what is covered by the plan were missing and asked if a glossary of terms could also be added. TA Blais will bring these suggested changes to the next CPC meeting and bring back an amended document for adoption.
The warrant for the Annual Town Election was signed by the Selectmen on a motion by Selectman Mountain, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously
The minutes of the March 27th meeting were accepted as presented on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted. Selectman Bulgaris abstained from the vote as he was absent on the 27th.
A brief update was given on the Tri-Town Selectmen’s meetings. Selectman Walker noted that Senator Tarr reported on the “state of the state” expectations which were not great but seemed to remain level. Selectman Bulgaris commented that it was great that the three towns were talking and sharing concerns.
Senator Bruce Tarr was welcomed by TA Blais. He presented Health Agent Deborah Rogers with a Senate Citation in recognition of her actions above and beyond her duties to aid a struggling citizen. Senator Tarr was thanked for taking the time from his busy schedule to present this citation.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Mountain and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Sirois, Admin. Asst.
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