Minutes
Stow Board of Selectmen
May 11, 2016
Town Building
Present at the meeting that was held at Town Building were James Salvie, Brian Burke, Donald Hawkes, Ingeborg Hegemann and Thomas Ryan.
Also present were William Wrigley, Town Administrator and Maureen Trunfio, Administrative Assistant.
Mr. Hawkes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Public Input: Mr. Hawkes announced that at the May 10th Town Election, Mr. Salvie was re-elected to serve a third term with the Board of Selectmen and that Ingeborg Hegemann was elected as a new member of the Board. He thanked all who assisted with the election including poll workers and the Town Clerk’s office. He mentioned that the Ice Cream Social and Silent Movie would occur on Friday, May 13th .
Discussion/vote re: Bond Anticipation Note for 323 Great Road and Fire Station/Community Center Building Project
Treasurer Pam Landry was present to ask the Board to sign a Bond Anticipation Note for $656,000. ~($275,000 for the purchase of 323 Great Road and $381,000 for the Fire Station/Community Center Architectural Plans.) The Board signed the document and the Town Clerk notarized it.
Mr. Salvie moved to approve the sale of a $656,000 Bond Anticipation note at .75% interest dated May 20, 2016, and payable May 1, 2017 to Eastern Bank, for the purchase of 323 Great Road and the Fire Station/Community Center architectural plans. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Discussion/vote re: Common Victualer and Liquor licenses for Stow Acres
Attorney Jill Mann of Mann & Mann, Peter Brown of Stow Investments LLC, Walter Lankau of Stow Acres Country Club and Robert Wolcon, Mr. Lankau’s attorney, were present to discuss the operation of both food and drink services under Mr. Lankau’s current licenses. Mr. Lankau spoke in favor of the arrangement and agreed to act as manager of the facility. Ms. Mann agreed to add to the number of employees stated on the Worker’s Compensation Insurance Certificate.
Mr. Ryan moved that we find the resumption of food and liquor service at Stow Acres as proposed, under the existing Common Victualer’s license and liquor license, to be consistent with G.L. c. 138, and with good order, upon the condition that such service is conducted only by the existing licensee. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued and the motion was withdrawn.
Mr. Ryan withdrew his motion and Mr. Salvie agreed with the withdrawal.
It was determined that business will operate, as it currently does, under Mr. Lankau’s licenses, as there was no revocation of the present license.
Discussion/vote re: Certificates and Letters of Commendation for Eagle Scouts Christopher and Nicholas Doiron
A Court of Honor ceremony will be held for two Eagle Scouts on May 22, 2016 and a certificate from the Selectmen will be presented.
Mr. Burke moved to recognize Stow Troop 1 Boy Scouts Christopher and Nicholas Doiron for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and to sign the letters and proclamations for their recognition ceremony on May 22, 2016. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Reorganization
Mr. Burke nominated Mr. Salvie to serve as Chair for a one-year term. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Mr. Salvie nominated Ms. Hegemann to serve as Clerk for a one-year term. Mr. Ryan seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Mr. Burke made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Mr. Salvie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen Trunfio
Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen
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