Board of Selectmen Minutes
Meeting date:
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Board of Selectmen Present: David Lindsay
September 20, 2012 Stanley Wysocki
Lawrence Delaney
Don Lowe, Town Administrator
Linda L. Day, Town Secretary
The Board of Selectmen met at the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
On a motion made by Delaney and seconded by Wysocki, the Board of Selectmen approved the minutes of August 30 and September 5, 2012. (Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney – yes)
SURVEY ON NON-MOTORIZED MOBILITY
Present: Mary Ciummo, member of the Mobility Committee
The Board of Selectmen reviewed a draft survey to solicit information from town residents about local walking/biking conditions, needs and opportunities in Bolton. The Committee’s goal is to create a plan with the feedback received. The Mobility Committee will follow up with a public forum in November. The survey will be publicized on the town website, local newspaper, the bulletin board at the Houghton building and Bolton Access Television. Ms. Ciummo will research the possibility of the survey being mailed to residents with the November real estate tax bill. The Mobility Committee will consider an article for the Annual Town Meeting to request funding for the project.
EMULEX, 580 MAIN STREET – SIGN REQUEST
Present: Michael Vorse
Mr. Vorse requested approval for a sign for Emulex to be located on the building at 580 Main Street. The sign is 35.93 square feet and will replace the existing sign. On a motion made by Delaney and seconded by Wyoscki, the Board of Selectmen approved the sign. (Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney – yes) Following approval of the Emulex sign, Delaney asked why there were two Country Dog signs on the Saltbox signpost. Mr. Lowe stated that he would refer the question to the Building Inspector.
PMC BOLTON KIDS RIDE – OCTOBER 7, 2012
Mr. Keane met with the Board of Selectmen to request permission to hold the 8th annual PMC Bolton Kids ride on October 7, 2012 on the Florence Sawyer and Emerson School grounds. Approval has been received from the Chief Alfano and the School administration. On a motion made by Delaney and seconded by Wysocki, the Board of Selectmen approved the event.
(Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney – yes)
746 MAIN STREET – DRAINAGE
Present: Mr. Michael Molloy, Molloy Brothers Landscaping, Ms. Ann Hurd and Mr. John Rodenhiser, property owners
The Board of Selectmen reviewed a proposal to install a retaining wall, pavers and a drainage pipe that will be connected to the existing catch basin to alleviate a water pooling problem in front of 746 Main Street. Mr. Brown, DPW Director has approved the proposal. Ms. Hurd stated that the Library Trustees have not signed off on the approval but they are aware of the situation. On a motion made by Wysocki and seconded by Delaney, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the proposal. (Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney – yes)
SLATER, ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSE
Mr. Slater requested a one-day liquor license in his name for an outdoor event to be held under a tent at Slater’s, 356 Main Street from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on October 6, 2012. The existing beer and wine license for Mr. Slater’s restaurant issued by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) is for the building and patio only and can’t be used in conjunction with the outdoor event. Mr. Slater has confirmed that he will have staff working to ensure that no one is carrying liquor back and forth between the two areas. Mr. Slater will also have two portable toilets on the property for this event.
On a motion made by Delaney and seconded by Wysocki, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve a one-day liquor license for Bruce Slater with the understanding that the alcoholic beverages will only be consumed within the confines of the tent. (Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney –yes)
SCHARTNER FARM, ONE-DAY LIQUOR LICENSES
Mr. Schartner requested one-day liquor licenses for events to be held on September 22 and October 13 and October 14th, 2012. The September 22 event is an annual fundraiser for the Marlborough Hospital Oncology department, and the events on October 13 and 14 are to promote a Taste of the Maze II. On a motion made by Delaney and seconded by Wysocki, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the three one-day liquor licenses. (Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney – yes)
HALLOWEEN AND PARADE
On a motion made by Wysocki and seconded by Delaney the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the request of Parks and Recreation to hold the annual Halloween Parade and Party on Saturday, October 27, 2012. (Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney – yes) The parade will start at 3:00 p.m. from the Bolton Public Safety Building to Main Street to Mechanic Street and end at the Emerson School gym for a party that will conclude at 5:00 p.m.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Emergency Management Co-Director: On a motion made by Wysocki and seconded by Delaney, the Board of Selectmen authorized Mr. Lowe to advertise for the open Emergency Co-Director’s position as a result of the resignation from Andy Bagdonas. (Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney – yes)
Minuteman Representative: Mr. Lowe will draft a letter to be sent to Bolton parents of Minuteman Regional Vocational High School students from Chairman Lindsay seeking someone who is interested in serving as representative on the Minuteman Regional Vocational School Committee. Mr. Lowe attended a town manager’s meeting to discuss how to assess Minuteman capital projects to out-of-district students, and it was concluded that the issue can only be resolved legislatively. The state has approved two types of feasibility studies for a renovated Minuteman technical and vocational school, one for a population of 435 and a second for a population of up to 800 students.
Sipowicz Court Hearing: The case is still being considered and the Clerk Magistrate has not ruled on the matter.
Fyfeshire Dam: The request for proposal for the design, engineering and permitting services to lower the level of the Fyfeshire Dam has been issued and proposals are due on Thursday, September 27, 2012. On a motion made by Delaney and seconded by Lindsay, the Board of Selectmen voted to authorize Mr. Wysocki to represent the Board of Selectmen on the Selection Committee for hiring a consultant to lower the level of the Fyfeshire Dam. (Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney – yes) Construction activity is anticipated for the Spring of 2013.
Incident at Conservation Commission Meeting: The Board of Selectmen was made aware of an incident that took place at a meeting on September 18, 2012 where developer Andy Bendetson became upset with and verbally abusive toward the Conservation Commission members and the Conservation Administrator. Town Counsel has advised Mr. Bendetson’s attorney of the situation and will be sending a formal letter to his attorney in hopes of working something out for future meetings. Mr. Lowe stated that if the objectionable conduct continued, a restraining order was not an option, but the Selectmen could issue a no trespass order directed toward Mr. Bendetson. Should such an order be required on short notice there could be a problem because the Board of Selectmen does not meet for another two weeks. Therefore, on a motion made by Wysocki and seconded by Delaney, the Board of Selectmen voted to authorize Mr. Lowe, Town Administrator to deal with the issuance of a No Trespassing Order, if necessary. (Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney – yes)
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING PRESENTATION PROCEDURE
Present: Jim Anker, Town Moderator
The Board of Selectmen discussed the upcoming Special Town Meeting and the procedure for proponent and opposition presentations. Mr. Anker stated that the Selectmen will have an opportunity to speak following the Advisory Committee’s recommendation and presentation by the School representative and he would recognize them from the table if they wanted the opportunity to speak.
Mr. Anker stated that opposition presentations are allowed and he has guidelines to be followed.
Mr. Anker stated that any amendment to an article should be submitted to the Moderator and Town Clerk prior to the meeting.
Mr. Lindsay informed the Board of Selectmen that he had written a letter regarding the Nashoba High School science labs project that will be featured in the “Thinking Aloud” column in the Bolton Common.
CONSERVATION TRUST LEASE
On a motion made by Wysocki and seconded by Delaney, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the revised lease agreement between the Town of Bolton and the Bolton Conservation Trust, Inc. (Lindsay – yes, Wysocki – yes, Delaney – yes)
On a motion made by Wysocki and seconded by Delaney, the Board of Selectmen voted to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Linda L. Day