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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 04/02/2019 Selectmen Minutes April 2, 2019 Selectmen's Meeting Town Hall-Selectmen Office 41 Highland Avenue 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 7:05 p.m. Roll Call Vote; Kevin McCarthy-Present, Paul Schubert-Present, Diane Kennedy-Present,Jack Keniley-Present,Steve Gaumer-Present. Pledge-Recited. Public Comment-Steve Wenner-195 Hull Street stated he would like to have one final pitch to the Board for the Electrical Aggregation article. Chairman Kennedy advised Mr. Wenner the Board will be discussing the article tonight. Licenses/Permits/Events-One day liquor license-James Hanrahan-South Shore Pool Supply-754 Chief Justice Cushing Highway advised the Board they are looking for one day license to host a fundraising event to kick off the summer season. The event is in conjunction with Untold Brewery. The brewery will be handing out sample sizes of beer and they are licensed & insured. The proceeds will benefit the Scituate Animal Shelter. The Board had a brief discussion on whether there should be a police detail. Jen Oram stated she did speak with the Police Chief and they did not feel it was necessary to have a police detail. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the one-day liquor license subject to written confirmation from the Chief of Police that he has reviewed the application and does not currently see a need for a detail,though will monitor the traffic situation while the event is underway,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Signing of Licensing Authority Certification Form for Administrative Changes for the Red Lion Inn-Jen Oram reviewed the proposed changes to correct scriveners' errors to be submitted to the ABCC after meeting with Attorney Lampke and speaking with the ABCC. Motion by Selectman Schubert to submit the License Authority Certification form to reflect the administrative corrections as discussed, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Final Warrant Discussion, Review and Vote on Articles-Town Manager Chris Senior and Finance Director Don Piatt reviewed the operating budget with the Board. Article#3-Operating Budget-Chairman Kennedy asked about the Sewer Budget and wanted to confirm there will not be a rate increase. Mr. Piatt confirmed there will not be a sewer rate increase at this time. Motion by Selectman Schubert to recommend Article#3 Operating Budget to ATM, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). 1 Selectmen Minutes April 2, 2019 Article#6-Stabilization and other Special Funds-Mr. Senior stated the water capital stabilization has been taken off. There will be a direct transfer. Motion by Selectman Schubert to recommend Article #6 Stabilization and other Special Funds to ATM, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Article#7-Capital Improvements Budget-Mr. Senior advised the Board everything has been approved except for the Town Hall roof and the side walk plow. Those items will be voted at ATM. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to recommend Article#7 Capital Improvements Budget except the two projects noted (town hall roof and sidewalk plow)to ATM, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Article#13-Community Preservation Committee-Mr. Senior gave a brief update of the article. Motion by Selectman Schubert to recommend Article#13 CPC to ATM,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article#18 Zoning Amendment: Harbor Village Business Overlay District-Director of Planning-Peter Matchak and Chairman of Planning Board-Clark Brewer explained the updates to the article. There were no substantive changes. Mr. Brewer stated Advisory discussed and voted in favor of the article 7-2. The two that voted against it had concerns that the Harbor Plan and Master Plan are not yet complete. Both plans are in final draft. Motion by Selectman Schubert to recommend Article#18 to ATM, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article#16-Electrical Billing Aggregation-Mr. Senior stated counsel has drafted a motion for the article. The Board had a discussion and would like the motion revised to be clearer. Mr. Senior will continue to work with counsel. The Board agreed they will vote at ATM after seeing the final motion. Steve Wenner-195 Hull Street stated he was puzzled about the Board's hesitation. He also feels the draft motion is very confusing. He stated the opt out part is consistent to state law however, has nothing to do with this article. The opting out part is part of the plan that is the next step. Gillian Dahill-22 Pratt Court stated this is a great article. There will be a comprehensive study done and brought back to the Board before it again goes back to Town Meeting. Article#20-Citizen's Petition-Conservation Restriction-Mr. Senior met with the proponents Deb Shadd and Katie Holden. There is an issue with the property title. The Advisory Committee recommended that the Board of Selectmen adopt a Policy for Disposition of Town Owned Land. Mr. Senior stated Ms. Shadd and Ms. Holden will speak with their committee to see if they would recommend indefinite postponement since nothing will happen with land yet anyway. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to vote against recommending Article#20 until a Policy is adopted, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article#21-Citizen's Petition-Release of Water Easement-Motion by Selectman Schubert to recommend Article#21 to ATM, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Article#22-Citizen's Petition-Electric Billing Aggregation-The Board agreed to defer vote until ATM. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the warrant for ATM,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). The Board signed the warrant. 2 Selectmen Minutes April 2, 2019 Policy for Disposition of Town Owned Land-Discussion-Chairman Kennedy stated Mr. Senior has presented the Board with a draft policy to start the discussion. There are very few towns that have a policy for this. She asked that the Board review the document and have two Selectmen work with Mr. Senior to create a policy and vote on it in a couple of weeks. The Board had a brief discussion and suggested Chairman Kennedy and Selectman Gaumer work with Mr. Senior. Motion by Selectman Keniley to have Chairman Kennedy and Selectman Gaumer work with the Town Manager and come back to the Board with a plan, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Town Manager Update-Creation of a Gift Policy& Memorial Gift Policy-Mr. Senior had a brief discussion with the Board. Motion by Selectman Keniley to have the Town Manager draft a policy for the Board to review and vote on at an upcoming agenda, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Chairman Kennedy asked members to forward any suggestion for the policy to Tracey Connors. Mr. Senior stated the Road Race was a big success on Sunday. The weather held out and local businesses were busy. Selectmen Update-Selectman McCarthy stated there was a great number of volunteers for the Road Race. It was well organized and a great day. Selectman Schubert reminded everyone of the Casino Night at the Red Lion Inn on Friday from 7-11 p.m. in support of Dana Farber. Minutes-Motion by Selectman Keniley to approve the minutes of 3/19/19&3/26/19,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (5-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Kennedy, Chairman Documents One Day Liquor App-South Shore Pool Red Lion Inn-Licensing Authority Certification Draft Warrant Draft Policy for Disposition of Town Owned Land Minutes 3/19/19 & 3/26/19 3 Selectmen Minutes April 2, 2019 4