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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 03/19/2019 Selectmen Minutes March 19, 2019 Selectmen's Meeting Cohasset Middle/High School 143 Pond Street Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Diane Kennedy, Chairman Kevin McCarthy Steve Gaumer Paul Schubert Jack Keniley Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote; Steve Gaumer-Present, Diane Kennedy-Present,Jack Keniley-Present, Paul Schubert-Present, Kevin McCarthy-Present. Pledge-Recited. One Day Liquor License-St.Anthony's-Dufresnay Haiti Foundation-Doreen Trahon was present and gave an overview of her fundraising event on 4/6/19 from 6:30—10:30 p.m. They are expecting 100- 200 people. The event will be held in the St. Anthony's Parish Hall. They have also requested the application fee be waived. Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the one-day license for the Defresnay Haiti Foundation on 4/6/19 from 6:30-10:30 p.m.,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Schubert to waive that application fee for the Defresnay Haiti Foundation, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Town Manager Update-Mr. Senior stated he has set up a meeting with Hingham to meet with the Selectmen at their 4/9 meeting to get an update on Aquarion. Hingham is meeting with the Town of Hull on Thursday. The Health & Recreation Fair is this Sunday, March 24th from 1-4 p.m. at the Deer Hill School. The annual Road Race by the Sea is on March 315t. On March 26th at 6:45 p.m.the Cohasset Public Schools &Safe Harbor are hosting the film Angst. Public Hearing-Red Lion Inn-Amend Existing All Alcohol Common Victualer Conditions-Chairman Kennedy read aloud the public hearing notice and opened the hearing. Special Counsel Jim Lampke was present and swore in George McGoldrick,Ted Lubitz,Alex Marconi and Pierre Pratt, representatives of the Red Lion Inn, as well as members of the public who anticipated speaking during the hearing. Mr. McGoldrick gave a history of the property and explained how they are trying to revitalize the property. They are looking to lease out the bakery space as a convenience store; it is anticipated that the owner of this business will seek a license to sell retail beer and wine (approximately 30 s.f. of the 3000 s.f.). They are looking to clean up the language included in the current liquor license and release the restriction of the bakery space. They submitted some proposed conditions but are looking for the removal of the restriction of the bakery space tonight. Selectman Gaumer asked Attorney Lampke what the cleanest way is to remove this. Jennifer Oram stated she spoke with the Executive Director at the ABCC and he stated the Board should submit a letter noting that there was a scribner's error in the current license. The Board had a lengthy discussion on how to rectify the license. Motion by Selectman Gaumer that the Board amend the existing license at 71-85 South Main Street to reflect the exclusion of 83-85 South Main Street ground floor, as described earlier, as a scrivener's 1 Selectmen Minutes March 19, 2019 error in the original license and instruct special counsel to communicate that to the ABCC in such fashion as necessary to effectuate that vote, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Chairman Kennedy stated the hearing will remain open. Michael Karp-91 S. Main Street stated he is disappointed that the Board has voted and didn't asked for public input from the neighbors. He is not looking to hurt businesses, but he does not want alcohol at this site. Chairman Kennedy stated she would like to clarify that the Board voted tonight on separating the space not an alcohol license. The new owner of the convenience store will have to apply for an alcohol license and there will be a public hearing on it. Mr. McGoldrick added that there is a very limited amount of space the tenant is looking to use for alcohol sales. Jean Dippold-93 South Main Street asked that the board talk about other changes in this proposal at the next hearing. The extension of hours do affect the surrounding properties. The changes may be little to the applicant, but they are significant to the abutters. Motion by Selectman Schubert to continue the hearing until April 9, 2019 at 7:05 p.m., seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Complete Streets-Policy Adoption & Review Prioritization Plan-Director of Planning Pete Matchak updated the Board on the draft policy. It is based on best practices. The policy needs to be submitted prior to April 1, 2019. Mr. Matchak gave an overview of the prioritization plan which needs to be submitted by May 1, 2019. He asked the Board to review the information and rate the projects from 1 to 4 with 4 being the most important. Chairman Kennedy asked the Board to review and be prepared to vote on at the next meeting. 250th Anniversary Committee-Proposals to upgrade the Town Common, Review of Budget& BoS Liaison-Chairman Joy Pratt Schiffmann, members Merle Brown, Kara Bianca, Glenn Pratt and Ernest Grassey were present. Merle Brown stated they are hoping to make some upgrades to the common however,there needs to be more conversation. They will continue to discuss and get something together for the Special Town Meeting in the fall. Glenn Pratt reviewed the proposed budget. Chairman Kennedy stated they need more level of detail for the budget requests. Selectman Gaumer suggested they speak with the Town Manager and Finance Director and go over the details. Mr. Senior stated he met with Joy Pratt Schiff mann and Glenn Pratt and they had a very productive meeting. Money will be set aside and the 2501"Committee will continue to fundraise and ask for funds as they need it. He suggested the Board authorize a one-time cost of$50,000 into an account for it. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve including$50,000 for one-time cost at 2019 ATM to the 250th Committee for supportive activities,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Mr. Pratt asked for permission to use the town seal on merchandise. After a brief discussion,the Board asked that the Committee come to the Board on a use by use basis for approval. Chairman Kennedy was going to suggest that the BoS appoint a liaison however, she learned that she is the liaison. Mr. Pratt asked if the Committee can use the town logo on town stationery. The Board a brief discussion. Motion by Selectman Schubert to allow the Town Manager to approve the use of the town logo for promoting the 250th Anniversary Celebration,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5- 0). Mr. Pratt asked if the filing fees can be waived for the Committee. Chairman Kennedy stated the Board needs to understand what fees are being requested being taking a vote on it. Some of the fees 2 Selectmen Minutes March 19, 2019 could be waived however,sometimes there is director personnel costs (inspectors, details). Mr. Senior will look into and get back to the Board. Joint with Advisory Committee Warrant Review-CPC—Cohasset Swim Center Pool Infrastructure Project-Scott Terrio and Diane Karcher were present along with Chairman of CPC Russ Bonetti. Ms. Karcher stated the total project is $800k of which the Swim Center is committing to$400k. They have a well laid out plan that will be done in three phases. CPC has recommended 6-0. Chairman of Advisory John Chapman stated Advisory will vote on the project at their next meeting. Whale Oil Storage Building-Chairman Bonetti gave a quick overview of the proposed project. Mr. Senior stated Public Works has reviewed, Capital Budget has reviewed and approved. CPC voted in favor to recommend 6-0. Library Archive Project-Chairman Bonetti gave overview of the application. The project includes digitizing the 2018 Mariners and stabilizing and preserving atlases and record books. CPC has voted in favor to recommend 6-0. Capital Budget-Chairman of Capital Budget Sam Wakeman was present. He reviewed all the proposed projects. He briefly discussed the concern if the Border Street Bridge project costs more then $810,000. There is no way to tell but,the bridge needs to be repaired. Mr. Senior stated the project will be done in phases and there will be a project manager overseeing it. This is the best estimate they have right now. It is a base appropriation and they would have to come back if they needed more funds. The bridge should last up to 30 years. Chairman Wakeman reviewed the roads, school bus lease, repair to school sidewalks and other schools' projects. They have not voted on the Town hall roof project,they are waiting for more information. Chairman Wakeman discussed the Facilities projects, DPW, Police, Fire and IT. They still have some more due diligence to do on a few projects before they vote. Sewer Budget-Finance Director Don Piatt explained the proposed budget and debt service. The Board had a brief discussion. It was noted the Commissioners were not present to answer some questions. Mr. Piatt stated there is a rate study. Warrant Update& Review-Discussion &Vote of Articles-Unpaid Bills-Mr. Senior stated there is one small unpaid bill that has come to his attention. It is for landscape supplies for the DPW in the amount of$71.67. Supplemental Appropriations-Mr. Piatt stated the grinder pump retrofit program was thought to be a 5-year program, but it is a 3-year program. They need $222,096 to complete the program. The money is coming from Sewer. Stabilization Funds-Mr. Piatt advised the Board they are putting$50,000 into General Stabilization, $150,000 into OPEB, $1.7 million into Capital and $171,000 into Sewer. They have not received the Water figures. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). The meeting adjourned at 10:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Kennedy,Chairman Documents 3 Selectmen Minutes March 19, 2019 One day license-Defresnay Haiti Public Hearing-Red Lion Inn Complete Sheets Policy& Prioritization Plan 250th Committee Budget and timeline Warrant 4