HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 12/11/2018 Selectmen Minutes December 11, 2018
Selectmen's Meeting
Town Hall-Selectmen's Office
41 Highland Avenue
Cohasset, MA
Selectmen Present: Diane Kennedy, Chairman
Kevin McCarthy
Paul Schubert
Jack Keniley
Steve Gaumer
Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager
Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Kevin McCarthy-Present, Paul
Schubert-Present, Diane Kennedy-Present,Jack Keniley-Present, Steve Gaumer-Present.
Public Comment-None.
Motion by Selectman Schubert to go into Executive Session Exemption#3-To discuss strategy with
respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the
bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. The Board will discuss a
worker's compensation settlement. The motion was seconded by Selectman Keniley. Roll Call Vote;
Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye,Jack Keniley-Aye,Steve Gaumer-Aye.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 6:33 p.m.
Motion by Selectman Schubert to move the Annual Licenses to the top of the agenda, seconded by
Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
Annual License Renewals-Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the renewal of the following All
Alcohol (On premises) Licenses; Celtic Bistro Corporation d/b/a Bia Bistro,The Corner Stop Eatery
d/b/a The Corner Stop,V&AA Incorporated d/b/a Ava Cucina,White Crane Incorporated d/b/a Feng
Shui Restaurant, RBLB, Inc. d/b/a Lenny's Hideaway, Nguyen's Kitchen 1, LLC d/b/a Nguyen's Kitchen,
seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the renewal of the following Wine& Malt (On Premises)
Licenses; Cohasset Pizza Company, Inc. d/b/a Victoria's, Simply Smith's Catering and Event d/b/a
Simply Smiths at One Pleasant, South Shore Playhouse Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus, 5
South Main, Inc. d/b/a 5 South Main, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous
(5-0).
Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the renewal of the following Club All Alcohol (On Premises)
licenses; George H. Mealy Post#118—The American Legion, Cohasset Golf Club, seconded by
Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the renewal of the following Retail Package (All Alcohol)
Licenses;A Taste for Wine, Inc. d/b/a A Taste for Wine, Curtis Liquor Stores, Inc. d/b/a Curtis Liquors,
seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
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Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the renewal of the following Retail Package (Wine & Malt)
Licenses; Mullaney's Fish Market, Barrel &Vine, LLC d/b/a Barrel &Vine,seconded by Selectman
Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the renewal of the following Common Victualler licenses;
Celtic Bistro Corporation d/b/a/Bia Bistro,The Corner Stop Eatery d/b/a The Corner Stop,V&AA
Incorporated d/b/a Ava Cucina,White Crane Incorporated d/b/a Feng Shui Restaurant, Cohasset Pizza
Company, Inc. d/b/a Victoria's,3A Pizza &Grille d/b/a 3A Pizza &Grille, South Shore Playhouse
Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus, George H. Mealy Post#118—The American Legion,
Cohasset Golf Club,Cohasset Pizza House, 5 South Main,Atlantic Bagel, Cohasset Donuts, Starbucks,
Peel Pizza, Simply Smith's Catering and Event d/b/a Simply Smith's at One Pleasant, Nguyen's Kitchen
1, LLC d/b/a/ Nguyen's Kitchen and RBLB, Inc. d/b/a Lenny's Hideaway, seconded by Selectman
Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the renewal of the following Local Entertainment Licenses;
South Shore Playhouse Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus, George H. Mealy Post#118—The
American Legion, Cohasset Golf Club, RBLB, Inc. d/b/a Lenny's Hideaway,The Corner Stop Eatery
d/b/a The Corner Stop, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the renewal of the following Class I and Class II (Car Sales,
New and Used Vehicles) Licenses; W. N. Motors, Inc. d/b/a Coastal Nissan (742 CJCH)
Cohasset Imports (508 CJCH), seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the renewal of the following Class II (Car Sales, Used
Vehicles) Licenses; CBK Auto,Jeffrey Pinkus, 547 Beechwood Street,Aristocrat Auto and Truck Sales,
Joseph Rosano, 105 Ripley Road,John's Car Care,John Kubik Owner, Elhage Auto Group, LLC,
seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0).
Extension of Operating Hours for package stores-Sunday, December 23, 2018 until 9 p.m.-Motion by
Selectman Gaumer to approve the extension of operating hours for All Alcohol Retail Package Stores
on Sunday, December 23, 2018 until 9 p.m., seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was
unanimous (5-0).
Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the extension of operating hours for Wine& Malt Retail
Package Stores on Sunday, December 23, 2018 until 9 p.m., seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the
vote was unanimous(5-0).
Town Manager Update-Mr. Senior advised the Board the 2019 Annual MIIA Meeting is January 181h &
19th in Boston. The MIIA lunch is Saturday,January 19th and they need to appoint a delegate. Motion by
Selectman Gaumer to appoint Chris Senior as the delegate, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the
vote was unanimous(5-0).
Mr. Senior advised the Board the Town is being recognized as A Top 5 Member in the MMA/MIIA Annual
Report. They came in the other day and took pictures. Mr. Senior stated the last three weeks have
been very successful in town with the Holiday Stroll and other events. It has been great for local
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businesses. He thanked all the citizens that participated in Special Town Meeting last night. It was a
very productive and smooth meeting. He stated the budget process is moving along.
Selectmen Update-Selectman McCarthy asked that the Chairman put a discussion on a future agenda
for Affordable Housing. He has been asked by residents about forming a trust. The Board had a brief
discussion and asked Mr. Senior to find out from the Town Clerk if there are trustees on the Affordable
Housing Trust. Selectman McCarthy advised the Board the ad-hoc committee has met and made a list of
concrete suggestions regarding power issues in town. Mr. Senior drafted &sent a letter to National Grid
asking for a meeting with them to address. They expect to hear back shortly.
Selectman Schubert stated the Holiday Stroll was well attended and a great event. He thanked the local
merchants and the Chamber of Commerce. Selectman Schubert advised everyone that Safe Harbor is
hosting an Opioid Presentation-Current State-The Opioid Epidemic on the South Shore on Thursday,
December 13th at 7 p.m. at the Auditorium at Town Hall.
Motion by Selectman Schubert to move the minutes to the next agenda item,seconded by Selectman
Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
Minutes-Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the minutes of 11/13/18,seconded by Selectman
Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0).
The Board recessed for 10 minutes until 7:30 p.m.
Public Input-Old Town Hall Administrative& Programmatic Use Possibilities-Chairman Kennedy
advised the Board the purpose of tonight's discussion is to hear the public's input on the Old Town Hall
uses and the Board will take the information and discuss again next week.
Wayne Sawchuk-432 Beechwood Street stated he lived in Cohasset for his entire life. He believes there
is value in the civic and cultural use and the best use for Old Town Hall is for the arts community to lease
or buy the first floor. After that the Town should move the offices out of the second floor. The group
that takes over can use the 2nd floor as office space, rehearsal, classes or meeting space. The Town
should set up a working group to see what can be done with the building. Fundraising could be done by
the individual non-profit groups for renovations and the Town could contribute as well.
Rich Fitzpatrick-2 Hammond Avenue and a member of Advisory Committee stated he and Chairman
John Chapman discussed the use of the building and wrote up a summary of their discussion. The first
option; Use of Building for Municipal Purposes was supported by two members. Three members were
opposed to even considering. The second option; Use the Building for Both Municipal Purposes as well
as Civic and Cultural use (in the auditorium)was supported for five members. Two of the members
want to see more extensive municipal use and a less expensive renovation option. The third option; Use
of the Building for Civic and Cultural Uses Only was not supported by members. They felt the plan was
voted down at the ballot for the funding source. The voters rejected it. Selectman Schubert asked if the
third option was discussed if it was at a lower cost. Mr. Fitzpatrick said they did not consider it.
Selectman Gaumer suggested another cost consideration could be if they didn't have to follow the
historic renovation guidelines. Chairman Kennedy responded that they would have an issue with the
Cohasset Common Historic District Commission.
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Selectman McCarthy stated the theme that he is getting is that Advisory would be on board if
cost/needs are looked at again. Mr. Fitzpatrick replied "Yes,there needs to be a balance". He further
stated that his opinion is that the Town should not give up control of the historic property. It is a critical
part of the town's character and the cornerstone of the town.
Glenn Pratt-482 King Street stated using the Old Town Hall as a Cultural Building is the way to go. They
shouldn't worry about when the offices move out and where the money could come from. The concern
should be whether this proposal has enough merit to form a committee and vet the idea. They need to
get a group to look at this now. It could take up to 5 years to get to completion. The non-profit should
be responsible for everything. The non-profits in this town can make anything happen. He stated the
Town should not sell the property. He added that they shouldn't rush to put something together in time
for Annual Town Meeting. A committee should be formed and start looking at the project. Selectman
Gaumer agreed that it cannot be done quickly however,there are issues with the building that need to
be addressed now. They need to stabilize what is presently here. Mr. Pratt added that one of the most
complicated things that nonprofits have done in this town was the Senior Center and it was worth it.
Fran Collins-404 South Main stated there was a discussion at ATM about bringing the building up to date
and gut the 2"1 floor and keep it open until they decided what to do with it and if it should be taken over
by a 504C. It was discussed at length. There are a lot of uses that could happen there and produce
revenue. The Town should hold on to ownership of the property. They need to have enough space to
accommodate the offices and meeting space.
President of Cohasset Dramatic Club Lisa Pratt-51 Highland Avenue stated they are the caretakers of the
space. They believe the space has a lot of opportunity. Her opinion is that the Town should continue to
own and manage the space and not hand over to a non-profit.
Ralph Dormitzer-111 Atlantic Avenue state obviously the roof and sheathing must be done. If they
choose to have a non-profit take over they should be vetted. They must do the basics to the building
now.
Capital Budget Member-Susan Franklin-142 Lamberts Lane stated at the beginning she was pushing for
a non-profit, but it became too expensive. She supports restoring the building and the town take use of
some of the building. It should be done all at once not in pieces. There needs to have a solid well
thought out plan.
Selectman Gaumer summarized what he heard. He understands that there is a consistent tremendous
support for civic and cultural use. There is additional feedback that resists transferring ownership of the
building. The third piece is the subject of costs. We need to figure out the highest and best use for the
building. In his opinion,the point of discussion at this junction is to find out what is important to the
community and to help define objectives coherently. They still must repair the building now before
there are bigger issues. Expediency is necessary for some of the crucial repairs. Ms. Franklin stated she
wanted to clarify that she believes the town should repair the building and not have the non-profits fix
the building.
Brian Host-29 Heather Drive stated the highest and best use is a great idea but must have a thoughtfully
and programming plan.
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Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was
unanimous (5-0).
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Documents
Annual Licenses
Request Extension of Hours
Minutes
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