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TOWN OF NEWBURY
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
Date: December 23, 2014
Present: Chairman Geoffrey Walker, Selectmen, Chuck Bear and Damon Jespersen
Chairman, Geoffrey Walker, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the salute to the flag.
Board and Committee Reports: No Board of Committee Reports
Citizen’s Concerns: No citizen’s concerns
New Business:
E-mail correspondence addressed to the Board and received December 23, 2014 from Greg Murrer of TU Nor-East was read by Chairman Walker. Mr. Murrer notified the Board that due to the prospect of significant new grant opportunities that are expected to become available in April 2015, the TU Nor-East Restoration Committee would like to defer their December 23rd presentation regarding the availability of support and resources for the removal of the Larkin Dam, until the spring of 2015.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectmen Jespersen and voted unanimously to approve the one-day Liquor License Applications for Byfield Community Arts Center for:
January 14, 2015 - Antique Auction from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
January 17, 2015 - Cat in the Cradle Coffee House, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
January 24, 2015 - Lozal Lounge, from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectmen Jespersen and voted unanimously to approve the one-day Liquor License Application for Historic New England/Spencer Pierce Little Farm for Old
Newbury Day in Conjunction with the Old Newbury Bonfire – Jan.10, 2015 from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectmen Jespersen and voted unanimously to approve all 2015 Business License Renewals as listed with Chairman Walker abstaining from voting on the
business license renewal of Josette Walker dba Josette’s Adz & Loom, 173 High Rd, General Business.
- Stephen Andreottola dba Steve’s Services 52 Main St, Byfield, Used Car Dealer Class II
- Stephen J. Bandioan, Trustee U.S. #1 Auto/Marine, Offshore Conservation Trust, 84 Newburyport Turnpike, Used Car Dealer Class II
- Anthony Barbiris, A&M Motors, Inc. 46 Newburyport Turnpike, Used Car Dealer Class II
- Michael Morris dba Schneller BMW Performance, 26 Middle Rd, Unit 1, General Business Automotive
- Donald N. Mueller, Jr dba Romp and Roll, Inc., 96 Newburyport Turnpike, General Business, Dog Sitting & Playground
- Paul Columbo, Mgr dba Parker River Pub & Grille, 6G Fruit St, Common Victualler
- William & Louise Robitaille dba Pheasant Meadow Farm, 7 Pauls Way, Buy/Sell Grain, Hay, Bedding and Related Farm Products
- Thomas Trembley, Danvers Butchery dba Newbury Butchery, 2 Morgan Ave, Retail Foods
- Jodi Wilkinson, Wilco Marine Restorations, 84 Newburyport Turnpike, General Business/Auto/Marine
- William Koski, Jr. dba Bill’s Auto Repair, 24 Middle Rd, Auto/Marine
- Sean McCarthy, Mgr, dba Adelynrood Conference & Retreat Center, 46 Elm St., Common Victualler,
- Vivian Anastasia-Hurton dba Anastasia’s Flowers on Main, 56 Main St, General/ Floral Shop
- Wayne R. Altavilla, Jr dba BGS Variety, 6D Fruit St, Common Victualler
- Anne Palumbo Webber, Colonial Coiffures, 89 Hanover St, Beauty Shop
- Robert Ducotte, Jr. dba Dick’s Variety, 29 Plum Island Blvd, Common Victualler
- Neal Dietz/Edward Lynch, Jr. dba Dietz & Lynch Capital, 28 Green St, General Business
- Stephen J. Bandoian dba Olde Newbury Boat Co., 84 Newburyport Turnpike, Auto/Marine
- Mark Friery, Plum Island Grille, 2 Plum Island Blvd., Common Victualler
- Stephen Andreottola dba Steve’s Service, Inc., 52 Main Street, Auto/Marine: Auto Repair and Sale of Related Items
- Matthew Kozazcki dba Tendercrop Farms, 108 High Rd, Retail Foods/Common Victualer, Crafts/Gifts
- Leslie D. Matthews dba Dragonfly Hill, dba LDM Collectibles, 111 Main St, Crafts, Gifts, Antiques, 2nd Hand Articles
- Josette Walker dba Josette’s Adz & Loom, 173 High Rd, General Business
Town Administrators Report: No Town Administrator’s Report
Correspondence:
All correspondence was reviewed.
Minutes:
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Jespersen, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2014 meeting as presented.
Public Hearings:
Motion: At 7:15 p.m. a motion was made by Chairman Walker, seconded by Selectman Jespersen and voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing for the petitions of National Grid.
The legal notice for a public hearing on National Grid petition, (plan #17935848), Old Rowley Road - National Grid proposes to replace Bay Ring poles previously petitioned for and installed with Ngrid solely owned poles #21 and #22 in order to provide electric service to 67 Old Rowley Road was read by Selectman Jespersen. John Butler of National Grid explained the project to the Board of Selectmen.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Jespersen, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously to approve the plan as presented.
The legal notice for a public hearing on National Grid petition, (Plan #16987793), Green St – National Grid proposes to install 45’ of concrete encased 1-3” conduit and 1/0 secondary to HH1 for UG service to house 4, +/- 30’ of this conduit under the street. Stephanie Steeves of National Grid explained the project to the Board of Selectmen.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Jespersen, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously to approve the plan as presented.
The legal notice for a public hearing on National Grid petition, (Plan #18055724), Middle Rd –National Grid proposes to install a pole across from pole 88 Middle Rd. The new pole will be located on town property on the south east side of Middle Rd. and will be labeled 88-84. Stephanie Steeves of National Grid explained the project to the Board of Selectmen.
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Jespersen, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously to approve the plan as presented.
Motion: At 7:35 p.m. a motion was made by Selectman Jespersen, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
Minutes:
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Jespersen, seconded by Selectman Bear and voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 9, 2014 meeting as presented.
Warrants:
Motion: A motion was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Jespersen and voted unanimously to approve the Warrants as presented. Warrants presented to the Board of Selectmen were signed.
Meeting Updates: No meeting updates
Executive Session: No Executive Session
Adjournment:
Motion: At 7:39 p.m. a motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Bear, seconded by Selectman Jespersen and voted unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Jameson
Executive Administrator
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