BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
DECEMBER 27, 2011
Chairman Joseph Story called the meeting to order 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.
Town Administrator Blais advised that a MOA between the City of Newburyport and the Town of Newbury for the Clipper City Rail Trail Phase II Project has been drafted. It was reviewed and amended by Counsel Penski and returned to the Newburyport City Council for their consideration. On the recommendation of the Finance Committee, Frank Wetenkamp was appointed to the Finance Committee to fill Anna Tenaglia’s term, on a motion by Selectman Bulgaris, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously. In accordance with MGL Ch. 44, section 53 ½, after a vote of the Finance Committee, the Selectmen voted unanimously on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris to appropriate an additional sum of $33,750 to the Recreation Revolving Expense
Account from the Recreation Revolving Revenue Account. On a motion by Selectman Walker, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously, a Privilege Fee was adopted to cover water/sewer installation for new construction on Plum Island on properties that were not assessed a betterment fee. This Privilege Fee will be commensurate with assessed betterment fees and funds will be deposited in the betterment account for debt service payments and infrastructure protection. Blais recommended not putting the DPW’s public safety vehicle into plow service as it would shorten the life of the vehicle and is not needed at this time. Blais submitted information on “Code Red”, an emergency communication service provider, similar to reverse 911, for the Board’s consideration for an article on the ATM warrant. Blais advised that a practice shooting range with all safeguards is being considered by
DEP and Conservation for an area near the Transfer Station for use of our Police Department only for re-qualification.
A one-day liquor license was approved for Historic NE/Mercury Brewing Co./Turkey Shore Distilleries/and Mill River Winery for the bonfire festivities at the Spencer-Peirce-Little House on January 14, 2012 from 4-9 p.m. on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
A new business license was approved for David Pritchard d/b/a Aran Trading Ltd. At 108 Newburyport Turnpike on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
General business license renewals for 2012 were approved on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted by Bear, Bulgaris, Mountain and Story. Selectman Walker abstained from the vote. The following businesses were approved:
Josette’s Adz & Loom, 173 High Rd., - general business
Ampet Inc., 34 High Road – gas, auto repair, sale of related goods
Tolman Automotive, 24 Middle Rd. – automotive
Plum Island Enterprises/Williamson Parking Lot, 34 P.I. Blvd. – parking lot
Dick’s Variety, 29 P.I. Blvd. – common victualer, milk, Sunday
Special Interest Autos of Nbypt, 196 Scotland Rd. – Class II
US#1 Auto/Marine, 84 Nbypt Tpke – Class II
Olde Newbury Boat Co., 84 Nbypt. Tpke. – general business
A & M Motors, 4 Nbypt. Tpke. – Class II
Colonial Coiffures, 89 Hanover St. – Beauty Shop
P.I. Beachcoma Restaurant, 23 P.I. Blvd. – common victualer, milk, Sunday
Byfield Trading Co., 113 Main St. – gifts, crafts, antiques
Parker River Marine Serv., LLC, 7 Newbury Neck Rd. – marine
Mr. Moe’s, 14 P.I. Blvd. –milk, parking lot
Romp & Roll Inc., 88 Nbypt. Tpke. – dog sitting and playground
Pert Lowell Co., Inc., Land’s End – boat restoration and sales
Tranquil Times, 9 Moody St. – beauty, bait and grooming
The minutes of the December 13th meeting were accepted as presented on a motion by Selectman Bulgaris, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on a motion by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Sirois, Admin. Asst
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