BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Chairman Story opened the meeting at 7 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance to our flag. In attendance were Selectmen Story, Bulgaris, Mountain, Walker and Town Administrator Tracy Blais. Selectman Bear was absent.
Blais presented a summary of bids received for the IFB1-14 Weir Project on Middle Road. The apparent low bidder was John Hartnett & Son Inc. at $38,000.03. Blais noted that the construction and easement documents are not in place as yet. Selectman Walker moved to accept this bid contingent on all paperwork being in place, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
A lease agreement with the Byfield Community Arts Center for one year ending June 30, 2014 was reviewed. Blais advised that the insurance rider and $1, 000 security deposit had been received. Selectman Mountain moved to execute the lease, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously.
The warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting was reviewed as an additional article had been added at the request of Counsel Kremer to clear the title of property at 22 Independence Way. Selectman Bulgaris moved to accept this additional article, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously. Chairman Story asked to amend the warrant by removing article #5 to fund the septic system repairs at Manter Fields. He noted that after discussions with Sam Joslin, it was realized that the funding was inadequate to complete everything that was needed. He asked to place this article on the ATM warrant in the spring when plans are complete and in place. A discussion ensued regarding the Recreation Committee and the possible creation of a Parks and Recreation
Commission which would cover all the town fields and development of same. Selectman Walker moved to remove Article #5 from the STM warrant, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
On the recommendation of Chief Reilly, Amber Todd was appointed Reserve Dispatcher on a motion by Selectman Mountain, seconded by Selectman Walker and voted unanimously.
Blais reported that she would be meeting with the Eastern Essex Veterans District Board of Directors on Thursday, October 17 to ask them to allow Newbury to join their district. She noted that the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen or his/her designee would serve on this board if accepted
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on a motion by Selectman Mountain, seconded by Selectman Bulgaris and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Sirois, Admin. Asst.
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