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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 01/05/1983 - Selectmen's Meetings 1983 TOWN OF COHASSET , MA MINUTES OF SELECTMEN ' S MEETINGS 1983 START i AGENDA FOR SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 5, 1983 Jury drawing for one (1) for the First Monday of February A. Approval of minutes B. Delegations: 8 pm Joseph Gwinn, Chairman , Sewer Commission 8:30 Barbara Kern, Chairman, Board of Health to discuss emergencies at Town Landfill 8:45 p.m. Fran Mitchell - Class II licenses and others C. Correspondence: 1 . Linda Rivkind, 7 Depot Court: parking request in Town Parking Lot. 2. John Morgan, 24 Bow Street : complaint of loitering on Bow Street 3. Rich Henderson, Atty. Town Counsel : opinion on appt. of sewer commissioners. 4. S.S. Reg. School District : public hearing on Jan. 12 5. Mass. Comm. TV Commission: hearing on Feb. 9 ! 6. Dept. Husing & Urban Dev. : need for housing assistance. j 7. Chief Kealey: form to be signed for police academy for Lawrence Ainslie. a 8. Mark Lanza: copy of agreements to be signed. i D. Old business : 1 . decision on Brynes dogs hearing �i 3 E. New business: 1 . Appointment of Fred Johansen new Civil Def. Dir. , as spec. police officer. F. Other business that may properly come before the Board. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 5, 1983 Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle, and McArthur Voted: To approve the minutes of meeting held on December 29, 1982 with an addition. There was a jury drawing for one (1 ) for the First Monday of February as follows : Thomas Ewing , 108 Doane Street . 8: 10 p.m. Joseph Gwinn , Chairman of Sewer Commission , was present to recommend names for filling two sewer commissioner vacancies. There were eight applicants for the positions. Mr. Gwinn recommended Richard Avery and Maxwell Pounder as having the proper background for sewer problems. Selectman Laugelle recommended Charles DeSantis and Mr. DeMichele. It was VOTED unanimously to appoint Charles DeSantis and Maxwell Pounder to the Board of Sewer Commissioners. 8:35 p.m. Barbara Kern , Chairman , Board of Health ,was present to request again the use of town vehicles at the disposal area, and again it was explained to her that there were no trucks available which would be suitable for this purpose. 8:55 p.m. Francis Mitchell , Paul Webber, Randy' s Mobile and Ken Eaves , all Class II Dealers , were present. Their 1983 licenses will be issued and in July their businesses will be reviewed for eligibility for 1984 licenses. Selectman Laugelle will check with Representative Mary Jeanette Murray for suggestions regarding these applications. Voted: To meet on Tuesday, January 11 , 1983 instead of Wednesday evening. Voted: To sign the contract of the new Executive Secretary, Mark Lanza , to be effective on January 17, 1983. Voted: To instruct the dog officer to order all dog restrainings according to law and in cases of appeal the Selectmen will hold hearings. Voted: To appoint Frederick Johansen, the new Civil Defense Director, as a Special Police Officer Adjrnd: 10:13 pm 9 1 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN' S MEETING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 11, 1983 A. Approval of minutes B. Delegations : 8:00 pm Peter Logan - plans for road race 8:15 pm Jack Worley and Chief Kealey-beach stickers C. Correspondence: D. Old Business : { 1 . no parking on Bow Street 2. designate painter for Town Hall E. New Business : 1 . award accident insurance 2. hazardous waste coordinator 3. amend Kealey contract 4. Blue Cross-Blue Shield/Norfolk County 5. rescind vote of 2/10/82 to allow parking in Town parking lot 6. payment of Village Fair Committee for use of town hall . F. Other business that may properly come before the Board. 1 . Review of police chief applications - set interview dates. w REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 11 , 1983 Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle, and McArthur Voted: To approve the minutes of meeting held on January 5, 1983 as submitted. 8:00 p.m. Peter Logan , Rotary Club, was present to discuss plans for the annual road race in the Spring. The newspapers will urge dog owners to keep dogs around the Common restrained at that time. Voted: To grant permission for the Rotary Club to hold the race and to use Town Hall for registration on March 26 and the race on March 27. 8:13 p.m. Acting Chief Joseph Kealey and Jack Worley, Recreation Director,were present to discuss the possibility of the Recrea- tion issuing the beach stickers instead of Police Department by employing a part-time clerk for June & July for the Recreation Dept. Chief Kealey said the police would still be the enforcers of the permit laws. Selectman Laugelle thought it should stay in the station. Mr. Worley will bring back a more detailed plan and Chief Kealey will submit a list of hours and rules. Voted: To extend the agreement with Acting Chief Kealey to February 18, 1983 and make his salary raise retroactive to September 20, 1982 (Sal . $24,306.) Voted: To award the contract for painting the Town Hall interior to John Sadler, Cohasset as quoted for $3,160. Voted: To award the contract for Police & Fire accident insurance for the term of three years effective immediately to McIntyre, Fay and Thayer Ins. , Newton for $4,988. Voted: To rescind vote taken on 2/10/82 to allow tenants of apartments to park in the winter at the end of the town parking lot by the plows (8 spaces or so) Voted : To allow tenants to park in the southeast corner of the town parking lot in spaces designated by the Board of Selectmen from November 15th to March 15th. Voted: To appoint C. Michael Bliss and Maxwell Pounder, new Sewer Commissioner, to the Sewer Advisory Study Committee making the a total of nine (9) • The screening of police chief applications was completed. Voted: To interview on January 18, 20 and 25 the following eight (8) applicants : Joseph Kealey, Cohasset Daniel Manning, Marlboro Charles Stockbridge, Cohasset Richard Hurley, Westwood Richard Barrows , Cohasset William Stone, Freeport Charles Mayo, Sturbridge Joseph Connors ,Walpole Adjrnd: 10:35 p.m. 1 J January 12, 1983 - Bid Opening for printing of reports and warrants Received: Report Warrant 1 . Golden Print, Quincy 16.22 p/page 35-37 2. Fairmont Press, Rockland 19.95 34.00 3. Dennison , Weymouth 24.00 38.00 6 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 19, 1983 A. Approval of minutes B. Delegations: 8:15 Richard Yocum, dog officer 8:30 p.m. open bids for diesel fuel . C. Correspondence: 1 . Social Service League: request to use Town Hall for clinics. 2. Thelma McKenna: gives her permission to replace pipe. 3. William Baird: wants to be considered for Hazardous Waste Coord. vacancy. 4. Jack Worley: more details re issuing beach stickers. 5. Division of Marine Fisheries : reopening of clam flats. 6. DEQE: reopening of clam flats. 7. DEQE: results of hearing on "Jones Site" 8. Medicompts, Inc. , Canton: another proposal for ambulance billing. 9. Town Counsel : announcement of decision in Rhodes Case. 10. Mass. Pool Ride Sharing Program: would like permission to have forms left at Town Hall . 11 . Cohasset Village Merchants : complaint of loitering in village. 12. Board of Health: requesting assistance of Tree & Park for dump. 13. Social Service League: request for use of Town Hall for Fire Prevention Prog. D. Old Business : 1 .Award contract for printing reports and warrants 2. Issuing beach stickers from recreation dept. E. New Business : 1 . Water Commissioners request to have representative on Sewer Advisory Study Comm. F. Other business that may properly come before the Board. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 19, 1983 Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle, and McArthur, and Mark Lanza, new Executive Secretary Voted: To approve the minutes of meeting held on January 11 , 1983 with a correction. 8:30 Bids were opened for diesel fuel as follows : 1 . Williams Coal & Oil , Braintree- 1 .0645 2. Garrity Oil , Somerville - 1 .0895 3. Alco Oil Co, Cohasset - .99 per gallon Voted: To take these bids under advisement. Voted: To grant permission to the Social Service League to use Town Hall for clinics on May 18 and 19, and June 2. Voted: To grant permission to the Social Service League to use Town Hall for fire prevention program on May 7. Voted: To get a recommendation from the Chairman of the Recreation Commission regarding the recreation commission issuing beach stickers. Voted: To appoint the following as Asst. Town Counsels upon the recommendation of Richard Henderson , Town Counsel : 1 . John J. Slater III 2. Deidre C. Kulevich 3. Deborah L. Thaxter 4. Stephen W. Rider Voted : To award the contract for the printing of Town Reports to Golden Print, Quincy for $16.22 per page as quoted and as per specification. Voted: To award the contract for the printing of Town Warrants to Fairmont Press, Rockland, for $34.00 per page as quoted and as per specification. The request from the Board of Health for the use of the Tree and Park Dept. chipper for chipping Christmas trees at the cump was not considered because of possible damage to chipper. It was suggested that they be burned. Adjrnd: 10:03 p.m. January 18, 20 and 25 , 1983 - Interviews of Police Chief Candidates (Eight finalists) Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle, and McArthur and Mark Lanza, Executive Secretary Eight finalists were interviev.a 'and the three following candidates were chosen as finalists : 1 . William Stone 2. Daniel Manning 3. Joseph Kealey AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN' S MEETING TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1983 A. Approval of minutes of meeting held on January 19, 1983 B. Old Business: 1 . appointment of hazardous waste coordinator 2. award contract for diesel fuel 3. award contract for painting Town Hall 4. give permission for Highway Surveyor to enter private property to make repairs to drainage system - 5. appointment of William Montuori for Sewer Advisory Committee 6. delegation of duty to issue beach stickers to Recreation Commission C. New Business : 1 . appointment of sergeant for police department 2. appointment to be made on School Facilities Comm. (request of Robert Sturdy) 3. appointment to Registrar of Voters 4. appointment of Police Chief 5. Selectmen' s meeting agenda format 6. request for reinstatement of street light (Eileen & Paul Corbett , 266 South Main St.) D. Other business that may properly come before the Board. )G REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1983 Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle, and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza Voted: To approve the minutes of Selectmen's Meeting held on January 19, 1983 Regarding the matter of the appointment of a Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Chairman Ainslie reported that Frederick Johansen is interested in the appointment from the Selectmen but not from the Board of Health. It was agreed that Mr. Johansen is knowledgeable in this field. Voted: To appoint Frederick Johansen as Hazardous Waste Coordinator. 8: 15 p.m. Robert Pattison was present to discuss the renewal of his mussel permit which expires on January 30. He suggested that the permits be issued for a season from Oct. 1 to March 30 and issue the permit each year in September. Voted: To extend the five existing permits until February 30, 1983. (the five holders of permits will be notified and this will be discussed again after Feb. 30.) Voted: To sign the contract between the Town and the Cohasset Police Association. Voted : To award the contract for diesel fuel to Alco Oil Co , Cohasset as per specifications and as quoted for .99t per gal . for 2000 gal storage tank and 1 .044 per/gal for 275 gal . storage tank. Voted : To grant permission to the Highway Surveyor to enter private property of Thelma McKenna, 131 Atlantic Avenue, to replace drainage pipe under her driveway. Voted: To appoint William Montuori , Brewster Road, to the Sewer Advisory Committee as recommended by the Water Commissioners. Voted : To delegate the issue of beach stickers to the Recreation Department with the understanding that the Board of Selectmen is the issuing authority. At 9:55 p.m. it was VOTED to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. It was VOTED to return to open session at 10:30 p.m. and the meeting was adjourned. l� AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 2, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of January 26, 1983 meeting. C. Scheduled Action Items : 1 . 8:00 pm - Meeting with Cohasset village merchants and Police Chief re loitering. 2. 8:30 pm - Fire Department budget 3• 9:00 pm - Dog Hearing-Thomas Greco 4. 9:20 pm - Finalize Selectmen and Executive Secretary budgets ( D. Old Business 1 . Appointment of Police Chief i 2. Request for reinstatement of street light, 266 South Main St, Paul Corbett 3. Appointment of member, School Facilities Committee. E. New Business 1 . Warrant articles-Annual Town Meeting 2. Designation of responsibility for maintenance of grounds-Public Safety Bldg. 3. Request for renewal of video games licenses ,Winter Gardens. 4. Veteran' s Agent- provision for interim services 5. Resignation of Chairman , Conservation Commission F. Other business that may properly come before the board G. Correspondence/reading H. Public I . Press J. Adjournment 1� REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON FEBRUARY 2, 1983 Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle, and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza Voted: To approve the minutes of Selectmen' s Meeting held on January 26, 1983 with a correction. 8:05 p.m. Robert Brucker and Chief Kealey were present to to discuss the problem of loitering in the village (also present were representatives from the Historical Society, St Stephen' s Church, Cards & Shards store and the Texaco Station) Mr. Brucker requested a patrolman on foot to control loitering, open drinking, swearing, trash (bottles etc.) and vandalism especially during the summer weekends. Chief Kealey said with proposition 22' there was not enough manpower but he had beefed up patrols in the area,and arrests were made for possession of alcohol . He said the phone booth there, Curtis Compact and Red Lion Inn in the area,and the fact that cars could not be tagged on private property,complicated the situation there. A suggestion was made that the merchants possibly could hire a security guard. 8:45 p.m. Chief Dooley and Galt Grant, Advisory Comm. , were present to discuss the budget for the fire department. The particular items in question will be gone over later by the executive secretary, the chief and Mr. Grant. 9:30 p.m. - there was a hearing on the restraint of the dog owned by Thomas Greco, 209 North Main Street ,as a result of the complaints by Ronald Massa, 140 North Main Street (present : Mr. Greco, Mr. & Mrs. Massa and the dog officer) Chairman Ainslie read the complaint letter and the letter from the dog officer to Mr. Greco ordering the restraint , and invited comments from the dog officer and then from Mr. Greco. Lastly, comments were heard from Mr & Mrs. Massa. The matter was taken under advisement and in the meantime the dog is to be kept restrained. The appointment of a new Police Chief was discussed. Chairman Ainslie summarized that the three finalists had been interviewed and references had been checked. He said his decision for Joseph Kealey was based on his success with the Haynes Case and he was the highest ranking officer as Acting Chief of the Police Department. A motion was made by Selectman Laugelle, seconded by Selectman McArthur and it was unanimous- ly voted to appoint Joseph M. Kealey as Chief of the Cohasset Police Department for a three year contract to be effective Feb. 28, 1983 at the base salary of $29,000. with subsequent increases to $30,740. and $32 ,584 in the second and third years repectively, with benefits as set forth in the contract. Voted: To appoint Marie McCarthy , Old Pasture Rd. to the School Facilities Comm. Voted : To notify the Tree & Park Supt. that his department is responsible for the mainten- ance of the grounds of the public safety building. I� Meeting held on February 2, 1983 (CONTINUED) Voted: To renew the amusement licenses for 8 video machines for Winter Gardens subject to approval of police chief. Voted: To meet on Tuesday, February 9, 1983 because Selectman Laugelle will be attend- ing a County meeting with Selectman McArthur. Voted: To accept with regret the resignation of Robert Maki from the Conservation Commission. After agreeing that the Sewer Advisory Study Committee was big enough now, it was unanimously VOTED not to expand the committee. It was VOTED at 11 :10 p.m. to go into executive session concerning the reputation, character, and mental health of an individual - and it was VOTED at 11 :20 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. 0 �y AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 1983 A. Attendance: Jury drawing for one for first Monday of March B. Review and approval of minutes of February 2, 1983 meeting C. Scheduled Action Items: 8:00 p.m. Martha Gjesteby- 5 minute report from MAPC representative D. Old Business 1 • Warrant articles E. New Business 1 . request for permission to use Town Hall for Antique Show -June 2 ,3, & 4. 2. application for renewal of Sunday License and Common Victualer lic. for Margie' s. 3. projection of capital items for Board of Selectmen through 1987 (5 years) F. Other business that may properly come before the board G. Correspondence/reading H. Public I . Press J. Adjournment 14 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 1983 Present : Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle, and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza There was a drawing for one (1 ) juror for the first Monday of March as follows : Joan L. Failinger, 160 Fairoaks Lane. Voted: To approve the minutes of Selectmen 's Meeting held on February 2, 1983 as submitted. 8:05 p.m. Martha Gjesteby , Representative to MAPC, was present to give a report on her assignment to the Mass. Transp- ortation Committee and describe the projects she is involved with in that committee. Warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting , April 2 , were reviewed. Voted: To grant permission to the Beechwood Congregational Church to hold an Antique Show on June 3,4 at Town Hall and to set up on June 2. Voted : To approve the renewal of a Sunday license and common victualer license for Margie's Seafoods , Border Street. Representative Mary Jeanette Murray' s idea of a Tri-Town Commission for mutual cooperation and working collectively was discussed. Selectman Laugelle feels that the Town of Scituate should be included. Executive Secretary Lanza will write Representative Murray, informing her of our support. Voted : To appoint Donald DeMichele, 264 Jerusalem Road, as a member of the Disposal Area Study Committee. Adjrnd: 9:38 p.m. } p AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 16, 1983 A. Attendance: B. Review and approval of minutes of February 8, 1983 meeting. C. Scheduled Action Items : 8:00 p.m. Open bids for Data Processing Equipment and Software 8:30 p.m. Harvey Siteman and Myron Cohen - proposed video & tape shop D. Old Business : 1 . Extension of contract-Acting Police Chief 2. Contract for Police Chief 3. Decision - Thomas Greco dog hearing 4. Review - preliminary list of warrant articles 5. Request for street light turn-on, 266 South Main St. E. New Business : 1 . Parking - Town Hall 2. Appointment of Conservation Comm. member 3. Minutes of public meetings 4. Appointment of Emergency Medical Technician Instructor and appointment of Firefighter -Master Mechanic 5. Request for streetlight turn-on , opp. 577 Jerusalem Road F. Other business that may properly come before the Board G. Correspondence/reading H. Public I . Press J. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON FEBRUARY 16, 1983 Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza Voted: To approve the minutes of Selectmen' s Meeting held on February 8, 1983 as submitted. 8:00 p.m. bids were opened for Data Processing Equipment and Software as follows : 1) Qantel Business Computers $ 72,500. 2) Data National 87,000. 3) Information Software & Services Inc. 97,440. 4) Arlington Trust Co. 102,545. 5) N.C.R. 114,295. 6) Fulcrum Computer Group Inc. 171 ,410. 7) I .B.M. (with Innovak International ) 126,121 . 8) I .B.M. (with Macro Associates) 116,721 . Voted: To take the above bids under advisement. 8:30 p.m. Mr. Harvey Siteman and Mr. Myron Cohen were present with a proposal for the operation of a Family Enter- tainment Center at Cushing Plaza, Route 3A,and a written plan was submitted. They were informed that such a proposal has been turned down in the past and that our Police Chief recommended that it be turned down. Voted: To take this proposal under advisement. Voted: To designate Lt. Charles Stockbridge as Lieutenant in Charge of the Police Department pending written recommendation of Acting Chief Kealey. This will be until Feb. 28 and he will be assigned to the same shift. Voted : To sign a third amendment to the contract for Acting Chief Kealey to extend this agreement through March 6. Form #56 for Civil Service was signed extending the leave of absence for J. Kealey an additional 120 days. Voted: To keep the dog of Thomas Greco, 209 North Main Street, restrained at the recommendation of the dog officer. Voted: To instruct town employees to park during business hours and evening meetings in the Town Hall Parking Lot only. Voted: To instruct committees and boards to comply with the open meeting laws and to make copies of minutes available to the Selectmen, Town Clerk and to the public. Voted: To appoint William Protulis as firefighter mechanic for the fire department. Voted: To appoint Daniel Cotton as a member of the Sewer Advisory Study Comm. from the Planning Brd. Voted : To improve the telephone systems for the Town Hall and the Fire Dept. Voted at 10:55 p.m. to go into executive session. At 11 :25 p.m. it was VOTED to adjourn. If AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 1983 A. Attendance: B. Review and approval of minutes of February 16, 1983 meeting. C. Scheduled Action Items : 8:00 p.m. Harbor Study Committee- report on recommendations of Anderson-Nichols Engineering, Inc. 8:45 p.m. Facilities stickers-policies and procedures for 1983 9: 15 p.m. Application for liquor license - transfer of stock for The Greenhouse Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Harrington's. D. Old Business : 1) proposed family entertainment center 2. discussion- warrant articles E. New Business : 1 ) Henry W. Ainslie, Jr. - decision regarding re-election as Selectman. 2) Request to rent Town Hall for high school dance - P.S .O. 3) Appointment of member to Board of Registrars 4) Appointment of members to Cohasset Common Historic District Commission 5) Application for one day liquor license - Rotary Club 6) Policy decision - earmarking avail.+le funds and new local aid for schools 7) Hours of operation for Town Hall F. Other business that may properly come before the Board G. Correspondence/reading H. Public I . Press J. Adjournment lov- 19 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 1983 Present : Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza Voted: To approve the minutes of Selectmen' s Meeting held on February 16, 1983. 8:03 p.m. Anderson Nichols Inc. (Bill Richardson and Burk Ketcham) , Harbormaster, and Charles Fink, Chairman , Harbor Study Comm. were present to discuss the plans for the Govt. Island Pier. They presented a prepared plan to the Board. 8:40 p.m. Jack Worley, Recreation Director, was present to discuss the rules and regulations for issuing facility stickers. It was decided that the suggestions of the Board of Health and the suggestions of the Recreation Department would be incorporated and reviewed next week. Voted: To take these rules and regulations under advisement. 9:30 p.m. Atty. Hayes and Stephen Harrington , Harrington' s Restaurant , were present to discuss their application for change of stockholders and ownership from Norman Swain to Stephen Harrington. The Board will check with Town Counsel first on the question of approval of the sale of stock to Mr. Harrington who wants to then pledge the liquor license to the current owner as collateral for the sale. Also we will check with other departments for compliance of codes etc. Voted: To take this application under advisement. Petitions were read against the video center and Mr. Ainslie stated feelings against it. Voted: Not to approve the proposed family entertainment center (video games etc.) for Cushing Plaza, proposed by Myron Cohen and Harvey Siteman. Voted : To grant permission to Cohasset Community Center, Mrs. DeSantis, to hold a highschool dance for grades 9 to 12 at Town Hall on March 11 with the conditions that adequate police coverage is provided and that sixteen adult chaperones be present,with no alcoholic beverages and clean up after. Voted: To appoint Robert Pape as a member of the Board of Registrars of Voters to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Clarence Grassie. Voted: To issue a one-day liquor license to Rotary Club for the Road Race in April . Adjrnd: 10:25pm '2 Ld AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 2 , 1983 A. Attendance: B. Review and approval of minutes of February 23, 1983 meeting. C. Scheduled Action Items : 8:15 p.m. Joseph Quinn - discussion of plans for Cushing Plaza D. Old Business : 1 . Warrant Articles : a. fire b. zoning /planning c. assessing d. capital budget comm. e. sewers 2. Facilities & Health stickers - rules & regulations for fiscal year 1984 3. Harbor Study Committee- funding for proposed extension of Coh. Harb. pier. 4. Appointment of EMTI - Fire Dept. 5. Business hours - Town Hall 6. Applic. for liquor license - transfer of stock for Greenhouse Rest. d/b/a Harrington' s 7. Appointment of members of Historical District Commission E. New Business : 1) Letter to Thomas Bracken esq. from Atty. Gen. re: sewers 2) Report of Sewer Advisory Comm. F. Other business that may properly come before the Board G. Correspondence/reading H. Public I . Press J. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 2, 1983 Present : Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza Voted : To approve the minutes of Selectmen's Meeting held on February 23, 1983 as submitted. 8:50 p.m. Jack Worley and Richard Barrow were present to discuss issuing of beach stickers. Chairman Ainslie read their letter requesting a clear outline of areas of responsibility regarding the issuing of facility permits. It was decided the budgetary funds for the issue of permits would be placed in a budget under the Selectmen' s control . Rules on guest permits and other changes in regulations will be finalized at the next meeting. Voted: To change the business hours of Town Hall from 8:30am to 12 :00 noon and 1 :00pm to 4:30pm, to 8:30am. to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. (each office shall remain open to the public between noon & 1 :00pm) -effective March 7, 1983. Voted: To meet next Tuesday, March 8 instead of regular meeting on Wednesday. Voted: To include an article in the warrant to increase the salaries of elected officials by 6%. Voted: To re-appoint Barbara Weisenfluh to the Historical District Commission for three years. Voted: To re-appoint Roland Williams to the Historical District Commission for three years. Voted : To appoint Catherine Young to the Historical District Commission for three years. Voted: To appoint Elizabeth Marchesi to the Historical District Commission for three years. Adjrnd: 11 :05 p.m. 7 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 8, 198►3 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of March 2, 1983 meeting. C. Scheduled Action Items: 8: 15 p.m. Interviews of Conservation Commission Applicants: 8: 15 - Terence J. Farrell 8:30 - Laura Doherty D. Old Business: 1 . Warrant Articles : a. Fire b. Personnel c. Sewer d. Harbor e. Assessing 2. Application for sale of stock/liquor license - The Greenhouse Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Harrington's. E. New Business 1 . Award contract for computer equipment and software. F. Other business that may properly come before the Board. G. Correspondence/reading H. Public 1. Press J. Adjournment Ji l i' , j �3 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 8, 1983 Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza Voted: To approve the minutes of Selectmen's Meeting held on March 2, 1983 as submitted. 8:20 p.m. Terence J. Farrell-12 Virginia Lane,was interviewed by the Selectmen for the vacancy on the Conservation Commission. 8:25 p.m. Laura Doherty, 36 Cedar Acres Lane, was also interviewed by the Selectmen for the vacancy on the Conservation Commission. Interviews for this vacancy will continue next week. Jack Hubbard, Chairman , Conservation Commission was also present. 9:05 p.m. Richard Barrow, Sergeant (police dept.) , requested that an article be placed in the warrant to place the Chief of Police back under Civil Service. The Selectmen said they will attempt to get the article in but Town Counsel will be consulted first. Voted: To approve the sale of stock/liquor license of the Greenhouse Restaurant inc. d/b/a Harrington' s from Mr. Robert E. Swain to Mr. Stephen D. Harrington. Voted: To award the contract for computer equipment and software to Datanational Inc. for $87,000. providing contractual details can be resolved satisfactorily. At 9:10 pm it was voted to recess for one half hour. At 9:40 p.m. the meeting was reopened by Selectman Laugelle. Maxwell Pounder presented two articles to be inserted into the warrant from the Sewer Commission. It was VOTED unanimously to include these two articles in the warrant. Adjrnd: 9:50 p.m. AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 16, 1983 Jury drawing for eight (8) special jurors for First Monday of April Jury drawing for two (2) traverse jurors for First Monday of April A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of March 8, 1983 meeting. C. Scheduled Action Items : 8:00 p.m. Cohasset Road Race - dog control & mile markers 8: 10 P.M. Cabletelevision Study Committee-awarding cable tv license. 8: 15 p.m. Interviews for vacancy on Conservation Commission 8:15 - Linda Wakeman 8:25 - Walter Sullivan 8:35 - Willoughby Hood D. Old Business : 1 . Finalize facility stickers rules and regulations 2. Police Department rules and regulations. E. New Business : 1 . Towing of illegally parked vehicles 2. Appoint acting police sergeant 3. appoint election officers for Town Election 4. appoint checkers for Annual Town Meeting 5. HUD- C.D.B.G. Small Cities Program 6. Leash Law F. Other business that may properly come before the Board. G. Correspondence/reading H. Public I . Press J. Adjournment. 2s REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 16, 1983 Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza Voted: To approve the minutes of Selectmen' s Meeting held on March 8, 1983 as submitted. Jury drawing for eight (8) special jurors for First Monday of April as follows : Thomas W. Hernan, Jr. , 558 Beechwood Street , George S. Kirkendall , 30 Cedar Acres Lane, George A. Barunas , 54 Jerusalem Road, Elizabeth Anne Seoule, 41 Spring Street:', Lorraine M. Carroll , South Main St. , Carolyn R. Sargent , 1 Doane St. , David C. LaVange, 139 Border Street, Donna F. Carhart, 20 West Gate Lane. Jury drawing for two (2) traverse jurors for First Monday of April as follows : Robert E. Kasameyer, 17 Pond Street , and Anthony Texeiria, 87 Elm Street 8:08 p.m. Peter Logan, Fred Johansen and Roy Fitzsimmons were present from the Rotary Club to urge restraint of dogs during the road race and to discuss steel markers which will be provided by the County,which will be arranged by Chairman Ainslie. 8: 15 p.m. - Joseph McCool and Terry Farrell , members of the Cablevision Study Committee were present to answer any questions concerning their selection of American Cablesystems of Mass. Inc. It was VOTED unanimously ^ to select American Cablesystems of Massachusetts Inc. to receive the license franchise to construct and operate a cable television system in the Town of Cohasset. 8:25 p.m. Walter Sullivan , 73 Pond Street , was present to be interviewed for the Conservation Commission vacancy. 8:35 p.m. Willa Hood, Border Street , was present to be interviewed for the Conservation Commission vacancy. 9:00 p.m. Jack Worley, Recreation Director, was present to discuss finali- zation of beach sticker regulations. It was suggested we wait another year to determine if guest stickers should be eliminated and it was suggested that for this year the funds be kept under the Selectmen's budget. a contract for Voted: To prepare specifications and advertise for towing of illegally parked vehicles. The contract for Police Chief Joseph Kealey was signed by the Board. Voted: To approve the list of election officers for the Town Meeting and Election. Selectman McArthur submitted a sewer progress report and a proposal for the Selectmen to work with the Board of Health and the Sewer Commission in a cooperative effort to formulate plans for the future. Police rules and regulations were reviewed and noted for changes. The changes will be given to Town Counsel for his review before approval by the Board. Adjrnd: 11 :05 p.m. �6 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 23, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of March 16, 1983 meeting. C. Scheduled Action Items : 8:15 p.m. Linda Wakeman - interview for Conservation Commission 8:30 p.m. Hearing on application from Norfolk Conveyor for fuel storage D. Old Business : 1 . appoint acting police sergeant 2. Bid specifications for towing contract E. New Business : 1 . appoint two members to Arts Lottery Council 2. request for refreshment stand during election. 3. direct Harbormaster to enforce harbor laws. 4. request from AFS for one day liquor license 5. request to re-install street light 6. request from Historical Society for old cabinet in Town Hall 7. request to use Town Hall for gymnastics show. 8. establish policy for designation of representatives for undesignated cemetery lots F. Other business that may properly come before the Board. 1 . executive session G. Correspondence/reading H. Public I . Press J. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 23, 1983 Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza Voted: To approve the minutes of meeting held on March 16, 1983 as submitted. 8: 15 p.m. Linda Wakeman was interviewed for the vacancy on the Conservation Commission. 8:30 p.m. there was a hearing on the application from Webb Norfolk Conveyor Inc. for storage of flammable fluids. Mr. Handrahan submitted receipts from the abutters who were notified. There were no objections. Voted: To grant the license for storage of flammable explosive fluids above ground to Webb Norfolk Conveyor, Route 3A, (list of materials attached to license) . Voted: To appoint Robert Jackson as Acting Police Sergeant effective March 23, 1983. Voted: To approve the specifications for towing and proceed to go out to bid. Voted: To grant permission to the Boy Scouts to have a refreshment stand outside QTown Hall during the election, pending approval of Town Clerk. Voted: To grant a one-day liquor license to the American Field Service for a fund raising auction at St. Stephens Church on April 30. Voted: To grant permission to the Hisorical Society to remove the storage cabinet from Town Hall to the museum. Voted: To grant permission to the Cohasset Community Center to use Town Hall on March 31 for a gymnastics show. Voted: To approve the following policy recommended by Town Counsel regarding cemeteries : Policv for designation of representatives for unrepresented cemetery lots : In the event that the owner of a Cemetery lot dies intestate or if the decedent' s will does not provide for disposition of the lot to his/her heirs , the decedent's heirs shall be asked to designate to the Town Treasurer which of their number shall represent the lot. If the heirs fail to designate one of their number to represent the lot within one year of the decedents death, the Board of Selectmen shall cause to be entered for the record which of his/ her heirs or devisees shall represent the lot(s) while the heirs failure to designate continues. In deciding which of the decedent' s heirs or devisees shall represent the lot(s) , the Board of Selectmen shall consider the following criteria in the following order of importance: 1) Which of the heirs is the oldest 2) Which of the heirs lived in the community the longest 3) Which of the heirs maintained the closest relationship with the decedent during his life (continued) REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MARCH 23, 1983 Voted : To designate William Sidney of Quincy as the representative for the Sidney lot. The Warrant for the 1983 Annual Town Meeting was signed. Voted: To discharge the Sewer Advisory Committee with the gratitude of the Board of Selectmen for the job they completed in the absence of a full Board of Sewer Commissioners, and to so notify each member in writing of our thanks. Voted: To request a tranfer not to exceed $2500. for expert testimony in connection with a motion for modification in the Sewer case as recommended by Town Counsel . At 9:47 p.m. it was voted to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. At 10:45 p.m. it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. 1 a i l ) �9 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 30, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of March 23, 1983 C. Scheduled Action Items : 8:10 p.m. Cohasset Rotary Club D. Old Business : 1 . final review and adoption of police department rules and regulations. 2. requests for street light turn ons 3. Town Meeting E. New Business : 1 . request by South Shore Arts Center for use of Cohasset Common 2. request by Library Trustees to donate library books to the Friends of Cohasset Library. 3. resignation of Charles Wheelwright - Arts Lottery Council F. Other business that may properly come before the Board. 9:00 p.m. Richard Henderson, Town Counsel - executive session G. Correspondence/reading H. Public I . Press J. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD MARCH 30, 1983 Present: Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza Voted: To approve the minutes of meeting held on March 23, 1983 as submitted. 8:05 p.m. Peter Logan, President of Cohasset Rotary Club, read and submitted letter of thanks and appreciation to Selectmen and Town Departments for cooperation in making Road Race a great success. Voted: To accept Rules and Regulations of Police Department manual as amended. Voted: To turn on street light at 3A near Getty Station & Schramm property. Voted: To accept the Warrant # List of Movers for the Annual Town Meeting. Voted: To grant permission to South Shore Arts Center for use of Cohasset Common June 28 to July 5. Voted: To grant permission to Library Trustees to donate discarded books to the Friends of Cohasset Library. Voted: To accept with regret resignation of Charles Wheelwright from the Arts Lottery Council effective immediately. At 9:05 p.m. it was voted to go into executive session with Town Counsel , Richard Henderson to discuss pending litigation. At 10:05 p.m. it was VOTED to adjourn the meeting. 31 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 6, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of March 30, 1983 C. Scheduled Action Items : D. Old Business : 1 . appointment of members to Arts Lottery Council (three members) 2. request for street light - North Main Street (between 253 and 256) 3 . application for common victualer's license for J.J. 's Dairy 4. application for Sunday common. vic. lic. for J.J ' s. 5. application for common vic. license (new) for Corner Meat Market. © 6. discharge Selectmen' s By-law Study Comm. E. New Business: 7. accept resignation of Clifford Mitman from Personnel Comm. 8. request from Fire Dept. for use of Town Hall , Common etc.to conduct a Fire Prevention Exhibition Day. 9. request to change date for using Govt. Is. for wedding reception. 10. Congregational Church, Cohasset : request to use Town Hall for musical production. F. Other business that may properly come before the Board. 1 . executive session G. Correspondence/reading H. Public 'I . Press J. Adjournment 3z REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 6, 1983 Present : Selectmen Ainslie, Laugelle and McArthur and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza Voted: To approve the minutes of meeting held on March 30, 1983 as submitted. 8:20 p.m. David Richardson , The Corner Meat Shop, Rte. 3A, was present to apply for a Common Victualer License. He has applied to get the proper permits from the Board of Health, Building Inspector etc. Selectman Laugelle said he has seen the premises and finds no objection. Captain Trask, Fire Dept. , said Mr. Richardson is working in a cooperative manner to comply with fire codes. Voted: To grant a Common Victualer license to the Corner Meat Shop subject to them meeting the requirements of local boards and fire department. Voted: To hold our regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12 next week due to Selectman Laugelle's required attendance at a county meeting on Wednesday. Voted: To appoint Ellen Morrissey, 137 Beach St. , as a member of the Cohasset Arts Lottery Council . Voted: To appoint Ronald Emmons , Cohasset High School , as a member of the Cohasset Arts Lottery Council . Voted: To appoint Lawrence Fone, South Main Street, as a member of the Cohasset Arts Lottery Council . Voted: To discharge the Selectmen' s By-Law Study Committee with a sincere thanks for its services - this is pursuant to the establishment of a permanent By-Law Study Committee by vote of the 1983 Annual Town Meeting. After assurance from the Executive Secretary, Mark Lanza, that all other boards agree, it was VOTED to approve the application for renewal of a Common Vicutaler license for JJ's Dairy Mart, Route 3A. After assurance from the Executive Secretary, Mark Lanza, that all other boards agree, it was VOTED to approve the application for a Sunday common victualer li - cense for JJ 's Dairy Mart, Route 3A. After a report and a favorable recommendation from Selectman Laugelle, it was VOTED to direct Eastern Edison Co. to reinstall the street light located between 253 and 256 North Main Street. Voted: To accept the resignation of Clifford Mitman, Jr. from the Personnel Committee. After a detailed description of activities presented by Captain Trask, it was VOTED to grant permission to the Fire Dept. to use the Town Hall and the area of the Common to conduct a Fire Prevention Exhibition Day on May 7. 33 REGULAR MEETING OF SELECTMEN - APRIL 6, 1983 (Continued) After considerable discussion about parking, it was VOTED by Selectmen Ainslie and Laugelle and opposed by Selectman McArthur to grant permission to Mrs. Florence Baggs, 485 Hatherly Road, Scituate, for a double wedding ceremony to be held on Government Island on Aug. 27,1983. They can use the Government Island parking lot and must contact the Police Chief to arrange for adequate police coverage. At 8:50 p.m. a presentation was made by Selectman McArthur to Selectman Ainslie upon this occasion of his last meeting to serve as a Selectman- a colored photograph of the Cohasset Common area enlarged. Also a citation from the Governor was read to him by Representative Mary Jeanette Murray. At 9:10 p.m. it was VOTED to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and discipline of an employee. At 10:25 p.m. it was VOTED to return to open session and to adjourn the meeting. 3� AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 12, 1983 A. Attendance 1 . Temporary organization of the Board of Selectmen 2. Organization of the Board of Selectmen B. Review and approval of minutes of April 6, 1983 C. Scheduled Action Items : 8:30 p.m. Just Cause Hearing - disciplinary action; Firefighter James Runey. D. Old Business : 1 . Keeping and recording minutes of all public boards , committees , and commissions. E. New Business : 1 . Request for support of bill for MBTA rebate 2. Draw two jurors for First Monday of May 3. Draw two jurors for First Monday of June 4. Accept resignation of John Winter III as Shellfish Constable 5. Appoint Harbormaster, Harry Ritter, as Shellfish Constable 6. Request by 43rd regiment to use Common for battle. 7. Selection process to fill committee vacancies and other appointed officers. 8. Adoption of written procedures and policies for the conduct of Selectmen' s mtgs. F. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1 . executive session - pending litigation G. Correspondence/reading H. Public I . Press J. Adjournment 35 ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN April 12, 1983 ® Mary Jane E. McArthur, Chairman Term expires April 1984 Clifford Mitman, Jr. , Vice-Chairman Term expires April 1986 I MEMBERS Rocco F. Laugelle Term expires April 1985 John A. DeBassio Term expires April 1984 Frank W. England Term expires April 1986 I 36 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 12 , 1983 Present: Selectmen McArthur, Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and England, and Executive Secretary Lanza. Motion made by Selectman Laugelle to make Selectman McArthur chairman of the board. This motion was seconded by Selectman England and it was VOTED by Selectmen Laugelle, England and Mitman (with DeBassio and McArthur abstaining) to make Mary Jane E. McArthur the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Motion was made by Selectman Laugelle to make Selectman Mitman the vice-chairman of the board. This was seconded by Selectman England and it was unanimously VOTED to make Clifford Mitman, Jr. the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. No secretary of the board was chosen and it was suggested by Selectman England that we have the executive secretary bring the minutes to their attention. Voted: To approve the minutes of Selectmen' s Meeting held on April 6, 1983• Voted : To have the executive secretary notify all boards and committees to keep minutes of their meetings and to record them. Two jurors were drawn for the First Monday of May as follows : Carleda Brown , 67 Ripley Road and Mary Levitt, 60 Elm Street. Two jurors were drawn for the First Monday of June as follows : Sandra Schmidt, Jerusalem Rd. and William Grew Jr. , 34 Flintlocke Ridge Road. Voted: To accept the resignation of John Winter III as Shellfish Warden with regret. Voted: To appoint Harry H. Ritter, Harbormaster, as Shellfish Warden until a permanent warden is appointed. Voted: To grant permission to the 43rd regiment to use the Common for a mock battle on Memorial Day providing they can produce the appropriate insurance certificates. Voted: To hold a workshop meeting on April 25, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss objectives of the Board of Selectmen for the next year. Voted: Thatthe Selectmen's meetings shall be run according to Roberts Rules of Order Regarding other procedures not covered by Roberts Rules, the executive secretary will come before the board in two weeks to address these. Voted: To declare May 1, 1983 as "Ride-a-Bike" Sunday for the benefit of the retarded. There was a Just Cause Hearing regarding disciplinary action on Firefighter James Runey at 8:30 p.m. (minutes forthcoming ). The hearing ended at 9:20 p.m. At 9:24 p.m. it was VOTED to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and at 10:43 it was VOTED to return to open session and to adjourn. Aq 7 !'1'I f'I, 34 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 20, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of April 12, 1983. C. Scheduled Action Items : D. Old Business : 1 . Decision - Just Cause Hearing 4/12/83 2. Finalize rules and regulations for issuance of facility permits E. New Business: 1 . award contract for towing of illegally parked vehicles & vehicles impeding snow plowing. 2. application for Little League for common victualer lic. tc sell hot dogs etc. at Barnes Field (April 30 - August) 3. accept resignation of Herbert Marsh from Historical Commission. 4. Additional Local Aid- announcement. 5. petition from Eastern Edison Co. for 3 pole locations to be abandoned. 6. appointment policy and procedure for committees. 7. Cohasset Common Historic District Commission- status of appointments 8. Building permit sign off procedure. F. Other business that may properly come before the Board. 1 . Executive session - pending litigation. G. Correspondence/reading H. Public I . Press J. Adjournment 38 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 20, 1983 Present: Selectmen McArthur, Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and England, and Executive Secretary Lanza. Voted: (4-1 with Sel. England opposed) To approve the minutes of Selectmen's Meeting held on April 12, 1983. There was a discussion regarding the decision of the Board on the Just Cause Hearing held on April 12, 1983 on the suspension of Firefighter James Runey for abuse of sick leave privileges. Selectman Mitman said he can understand the disciplinary action of the Chief and he would like to see more open communication between the men in the department and the Chief. Selectmen Laugelle said it was hard to believe that a superior would be spoken to that way and more respect should be shown for supervisors, and it was too bad so many grievances come up in the police and fire departments. He felt that Firefighter Runey should receive pay but it should go on record that he spoke out against his superior. Voted: It was voted by Selectmen McArthur, Mitman, DeBassio and England (with Selectman Laugelle opposed) to uphold the three day suspension and agree with this decision made by Chief Dooley. (motion made by England, seconded by Mitman) Regarding the finalization of the rules and regulations for issuance of facility permits, it was determined by Town Counsel, Richard Henderson, that the vote taken by the past Board to allow the issuance of guest permits for Sandy Beach, can be changed by the new Board since we have new and additional information since the original vote. Voted: It was voted by Selectmen McArthur, Mitman, DeBassio and England (with Selectman Laugelle abstaining) to approve the rules and regulations for the issuance of facility permits as given to us by the Recreation Department except in Section 5 which should be changed to read that guest permits will not be issued. The award of a contract for towing of illegally parked vehicles & vehicles impeding or blocking the removal of snow plowing was dis- cussed. A motion by Sel. England and seconded by Sel. DeBassio to rebid because of a defect in the bidding procedure was defeated (Sel. England & DeBassio in favor, Sel. McArthur & Laugelle opposed) . The two bids received were read by Sec. Lanza as follows: 1. Mitchell's Repair Shop, Route 3A - 2. Cohasset Craftsmen, Inc. , Route 3A and it was recommended by Mr. Lanza to award the contract to Cohasset Craftsmen, Inc. for one year commencing May 1, because of the response time, storage area and willingness to install equipment to communicate with the Police Department. Voted: It was voted (with Sel. England opposed) to award the contract for towing to Craftsmen, Inc . , Route 3A for one year commencing May 1. (Motion was made by C. Mitman and seconded by R. Laugelle) . Continued - 39 Page 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 20, 1983 - Continued Thomas Atkinson and Nicholas Manganaro were present to voice their concerns over the manner in which the Cohasset Common Historic District Commission has been conducting its business. Peter Wood, Chairman, said applications are handled according to the by- laws which were to protect both the residents and the public and he said 28 of 29 applications were approved. He will bring in all minutes from the last year and he did not intentionally disregard members already on the committee for appointment. He said he meant for both the old names and the new to be considered. Chairman McArthur read off the list of names presently on the Historic District Committee and it was agreed that this matter would be addressed at our next regular meeting on April 27, 1983, with all interested parties present and all minutes submitted. Voted: (unanimous) To grant a common victualer license (seasonal) to the Little League to sell hot dogs, etc. at Barnes Field - April 30 thru August. Voted: (unanimous) To accept the resignation of Herbert Marsh from the Historical Commission and to send a letter of thanks for his effort. Voted: (unanimous) To approve 3 pole locations to be abandoned as requested by Eastern Edison Co. (ho hearing required) . i Building Inspector, Robert Dennis, was present and reviewed the present procedure for issuing building permits. A sign-off sheet for all boards to sign for all permits was suggested due to complaints from some of the ® boards of not knowing anything about certain permits issued. The Building Inspector suggested that this process could be time-consuming and cumber- some for every permit issued. Voted: (unanimous) To attach a sign-off sheet to each permit with the stipulation that the list of approval from different boards would be at the discretion of the Building Inspector. At 10:10 p.m. it was VOTED to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and at 11:16 p.m. it was VOTED to adjourn. Appvd: t-,0'4'0 Date: Appvd: — hr . yv AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 27, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of April 20, 1983. C. Scheduled Action Items: 8:00 P.M. Historic District Commission - status of appointments 8:30 p.m. Application for Common Victualer License (Lawrence Enterprise DBA Mister Donut D. Old Business. 1. Adopt policy and procedure for commmittee appointments E. New Business: 1. Rescind vote of April 20, 1983 meeting re: Towing Contract 2. Application for Sunday Entertainment License-S.S. Playhouse Assocs. Inc. 3. Establish new town hall business hours. 4. Schedule Selectmen's open meeting. 5. Cemetery Study Committee 6. Drainage problems - Diane Sullivan 7. Request by VFW Post #3169 to solicit funds 5/26 -5/29. 8. Request by Village Fair Committee to use Town Hall for Christmas Fair 12/3 9. Request by Boy Scouts Troop 28 to conduct crafts fair on Cohasset Common 6/11 10. Request by Cohasset Craftsmen and Smith Appl. Corp. for streetlight 11. Appoint attorney to represent Town in matter of Figueiredo vs. Town 12. Appoint designee to Norfolk County Advisory Board F. Correspondence/reading G. Other business that may properly come before the Board Executive Session to discuss pending litigation H . Signing of warrant I . Correspondence/reading J. Public K. Press L. Adjournment kl REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 27, 1983 Present: Selectmen McArthur, Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and England, and Executive Secretary Lanza The minutes of Selectmen's Meeting, held on April 20, 1983 were reviewed and remanded to the Executive Secretary for submission and approval at the next meeting. A motion was made by Selectman England to approve the warrant for payment of of bills and to include this on future agendas after the approval of the minutes. The motion was duly seconded and the Board VOTED 5-0 in favor. At 8:05 pm the matter of appointments to the Historic District Commission was brought up for discussion. Peter Wood, Chairman, requested the Board to rescind the vote taken on March 2, 1983 for appointments to the committee. A motion was made by Selectmen Mitman to rescind the appointments made on March 2 , 1983 of Barbara Weisenfluh, Roland Williams , Katherine Young and Elizabeth Marchesi to the Historic District Commission because they were based on a letter which did not include all the facts. The motion was duly seconded and the Board VOTED 5-0 in favor. The Appointment Policy & Procedure for Committees was read by Chairman McArthur and amendments were made. A motion was made by Selectman England to accept the Appointment Policy & Procedure as amended for committees. The motion was duly seconded and the Board VOTED 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur read the April 22, 1983 letter of Anthony Abromovitch requesting the Board to rescind its vote of April 20, 1983 to award a towing contract and to re-advertise for bids. A motion was made by Selectmen Mitman to rescind the vote of April 20, 1983 to award the towing contract to Cohasset Craftsman, Inc. The motion was duly seconded and the Board VOTED 5-0 in favor. The Board then VOTED 5-0 to readvertise for bids for towing of vehicles illegally parked, standing on public ways , or impeding snow and ice removal to be opened on May 11 , 1983• At 8:55 pm David Santiano of Lawrence Enterprise d/b/a MISTER DONUT was present to discuss his application for a common victualer license. He said he had already complied with the requirements of the Fire Department, Building and Zoning Inspector and the Board of Health. He said his hours of operation would be 5am to lOpm, 7 days per week. A motion was made by Sel . Laugelle to grant a common victualer license to Lawrence Enterprise d/b/a MISTER DONUT, Cushing Plaza, Route 3A (hours :5am-lOpm) . The motion was duly seconded and the Board VOTED 5-0 in favor. A motion was made by Sel . Laugelle to grant a Sunday Entertainment License to South Shore Playhouse Assocs. , Inc. The motion was duly seconded and the Board VOTED 5-0 in favor. A motion was made by Sel . Mitman to establish the following new Town Hall business hours effective the week of May 16, 1983: Mon.-Wed. 8:30am to 4:30pm, Thurs. 8:30am to 4:30pm and 5:30pm to 8:00pm and Fri . 8:30am to 1 :00pm. The motion was duly seconded and the Board VOTED 5-0 in favor. On Thursday, June 2, 1983 from 7-8pm there will be a Selectmen's open meeting at the Town Hall . Ll z i REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON APRIL 27 - Continued A motion was made by Sel . Laugelle to grant permission to the VFW Post #3169 to sell poppies at Cushing Plaza from May 26-29,1983. The motion was duly seconded and it was VOTED 5-0 in favor. A motion was made by Chrmn. McArthur to grant permission to the Village Fair Committee to use Town Hall for the Christmas Fair on December 3, 1983. The motion was duly seconded and it was VOTED 5-0 in favor. A motion was made by Sel . Mitman to grant permission to the Boy Scout Troop 28 to conduct a crafts fair on the Common on June 11 , 1983. The motion was duly seconded and it was VOTED 5-0 in favor. A motion was made by Sel . DeBassio to appoint Atty. James R. DeGiacomo to represent the Town in the matter of Figueiredo vs. Town of Cohasset and rescind the appointment of any other attorney by a previous Board of Selectmen to represent the Town in this matter. The motion was duly seconded and the Board VOTED 5-0 in favor. A motion was made by Sel . England to nominate Rocco Laugelle the Selectmen 's designee to the Norfolk County Advisory Board. The motion was duly seconded and it was VOTED 5-0 in favor. A motion was made by Sel . England to issue five (5) commercial mussel permits, valid until June 30, 1983 to the first five responders for a fee of $20.00 each. The motion was duly seconded and it was VOTED 4-1 in favor with Sel . Mitman opposed. At 10:15 it was VOTED and the roll called, McA.-yes , Laug.-yes , Mitm.-yes , Engl .-yes , and DeB.-yes , to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. At 11 :35 pm it was VOTED to adjourn. Appvd: � Date: Appvd: 4Chrmn k3 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 4, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of revised minutes of April 20 , 1983 and minutes of April 27, 1983 meeting. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items: 8: 15 p.m. Application for Common Victualer License for Sea ' n Cheese, Richard Peters, Manager E. Old Business: 1 . Committee appointments F. New Business: 1 . Policy and Procedure for the conduct of Selectmen' s meetings. 2. Fire Department vacancies 3. Request for street light turn on at 577 Jerusalem Road G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1 . Executive session for pending litigation. I. Public J. Press K. Adjournment �N REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 4, 1983 Present : Selectmen McArthur, Mitman , Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the revised minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on April 20, 1983, as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel Mitman to approve the revised minutes of the Selectmen' s Meeting held on April 27, 1983, as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The list of Selectmen' s Liason Assignments to Town Committees , Boards and Departments was discussed. Chairman McArthur suggested Monday , May 9, 1983, as the cut off date for applications to committees appointed by the Selectmen and directed the Executive Secretary to compile a full report of applicants to be submitted for the next meeting. The policy and Procedure for the conduct of Selectmen' s meetings was reviewed and amendments suggested this matter was postponed until the Selectmen' s planning meeting on May 19, 1983. At 8:20 pm Mr. George Peters and Richard and Linda Peters of Sea 'n Cheese, Cushing Plaza, Route 3A, were present to discuss their application for a common victualer license. They reported they had already complied with the requirements of the Fire Department , Building & Zoning Inspector and the Board of Health. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel • England to grant a common victualer lic. to Sea 'n Cheese, Cushing Plaza, Route 3A. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Fire Department vacancies were discussed. Present were Rudolph Caparrotta and his attorney, Joseph Duffy. The Board was informed that Mr. Caparrotta has now passed the examination for EMT certification and would like to be considered for appointment as a firefighter. It was decided to bring this up at the next meeting after a written letter of recommendation is received from Fire Chief Martin Dooley. MOVED by Sel . England,SECONDED by Sel . McArthur that the Board of Selectmen adopt a policy stating that requests for street light turn ons will be considered if there is a clear public safety need and it is recommended favorably by the Police Department Safety Officer. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The next planning meeting of the Board of Selectmen was scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 1983. The Board directed Executive Secretary Lanza to ask the Cablevision Committee to meet with the Board at the May 18, 1983 regular meeting. Selectman Laugelle will be assigned as liason to the Cablevision Committee. r �5 SELECTMEN'S MEETING HELD ON MAY 4, 1983 - Continued MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation at 9:18 pm. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Sel . McArthur aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . Mitman aye Sel . England aye Sel . Laugelle aye The meeting was adjourned at 11 :10 p.m. Appvd: S- / �-�P3 Date: Appvd: 'Ch rmn. 46 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN' S MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 11 , 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on May 4, 1983 and executive session minutes. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items: 8: 15 p.m. Open towing bids. E. Old Business : 1 . Committee appointments 2. Fire Department vacancies 3. Route 3A street light turn on. 4. Available Cemetery Lots F. New Business : 1 . Request from James Sheerin to be re-instated in Cohasset-Fire Department. 2. Request for permission for Boston Gas to relay 2" plastic main and run a service line. on Surrey Drive. G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1 . Executive session for pending litigation and to discuss the exchange of real property. I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment q� REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON May 11, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle and England and executive secrtary Lanza. Absent Selectman DeBassio MOVED by Sel. England, Seconded By Sel. Mitman to approve minutes of the Selectmen's meeting held on May 4, 1983 as submitted. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED BY Sel. Mitman to approve the executive session minute of May 4, 1983 as revised. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED BY Sel. England, SECONDED BY Sel. McArthur to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE'4-0 At 8:15 p.m. the following bids for towing were opened: 1. Schiavo Bros. , Inc. , 147 S. Main St. 2. Mitchell's Repair Shop, 805 CJC Way 3. Cohasset Craftsmen Inc. , 412 CJC Way MOVED by Sel. McArthur, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to take the bids under advisement and direct the Executive Secretary to prepare an analysis and canvass of bids in report form. VOTE 4-0 A general concensus was reached on the assignment of Selectmen and Executive Q Secretary to interview for committee vacancies as follows : Board of Appeals - Sel . DeBassio Cohasset Harbor Committee - Sel . Laugelle Representative to Mass Transportation Commission - Sel . England Conservation Commission-Sel . England and Chairman McArthur Council for the Aging- Exec. Secretary Lanza Government Island Study Comm - Sel . Laugelle Historical Commission - Sel . Mitman Board of Registrar of Voters — Exec. Secretary Lanza Building Code Appeal Board - Exec. Secretary Lanza Cohasset Common Historic District Commission - Sel . Mitman and Chairman McArthur Disposal Area Study Comm. - Exec. Secretary Lanza Committee appointments will be made at the meeting on May 25, 1983. MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to requisition from 'Civil Service a selective certification list of firefighter - Effs to fill two vacancies in the Cohasset Fire Department. VOTE 4-0 in favor MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman not to approve the turn-on of the street-light on CJC 'way located between Smith Appliances and Cohasset Craftsmen, Inc. , upon the recommendation of the Police Chief. VOTE 4-0 in favor After reading the report of available cemetery lots compiled by Executive Secretary Mark Lanza it was MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to dissolve the Cemetery Space Study Committee. VOTE 4-0 in favor. L 4$ REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN - May 11 , 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to consider James Sheerin' s request to be re-instated in the Cohasset Fire Department when the firefighter EMT Civil Service List is received from the Division of Personnel Administration. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to grant permission to Boston Gas Company to relay 2" plastic main from #43 to #56 Surry Drive and run a service line for #56 Surry Drive with the conditions that the street excavations be done in accordance with the specifications of the Highway Surveyor and the safety pre- cautions of the Fire Chief. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the proposed resolution for an intermunicipal sewer system for the Towns of Hull and Cohasset. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to oppose H 6020, and H 1130 and direct the Executive Secretary to send the Selectmen' s written opposition to Representative Murray and Senator McKinnon. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to support pesticide spraying under reasonable control and reasonable notification of the public through press releases and to direct the Executive Secretary to send written notification of the Selectmen's support to Representative Murray and Senator McKinnon. VOTE 4-0 in favor At 9:20 p.m. Joseph Crossen was present to discuss the flooding problem at Cedarledge Village, on Cedar Street , Cohasset. He submitted a report written by John Modzelewski , of Civil Designs Inc. , Boston. At 9:45 p.m. Charles DeSantis , Sewer Commissioner, reported on the meeting held in Boston of EPA officials and DEQE officials on compliance with EPA environmental review regulations. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and the exchange of real property. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Sel . McArthur aye Sel . England aye Sel . Mitman aye Sel . Laugelle aye The meeting was adjourned at 11 :05 p.m. Apprvd Date 3 Apprvd �e 4"- 47C e�, Z!_ Chrmn. ua AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN' S MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 181 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on May 11 , 1983 and executive session minutes. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items : 8: 15 p.m. Atty. Charles Humphreys re: Swimming Program at Kimball ' s 8:30 p.m. Liquor License hearing: Applic. by Richard & George Peters d/b/a Sea and Cheese 8:45 p.m. Atty. John Ridge re: Liquor license for function room at Harrington's � 00 p.m. Cable TV Advisory Committee 30 p.m. Dog Hearings : 1 . John Barnes - 336 (rear) N. Main St. E. Old Busines5 2. Helen Madge - Beechwood St. 1 ) Committee Appointments F. New Business: 1 . Accept resignation of Betty P. Enders from Council for the Aging 2. Request for funding for fence repairs at Government Island by Hamilton Tewksbury. 3. Police department vacancy G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may paroperly come before the Board. I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 18, 1983 Present : Chairman Mc Arthur, Selectmen Mitman , Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of the Selectmen 's meeting held on May 11 , 1983, with minor revisions. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the executive session minutes of May 11 , 1983 as submitted. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8: 15 p.m. Attorney Charles Humphreys , members of the Roy family , and Nancy Kinchla, from the Cohasset Community Center, were present to discuss the use of the swimming pool at Kimball ' s Motel for a swimming program to be run by the Cohasset Community Center. A plan for additional parking spaces was submitted. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to take the matter under advisement and refer it to Town Counsel and the Board of Appeals for their advice and input. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8:30 p.m. a hearing was held on the application of Richard A. , Linda L. , and George E. Peters d/b/a Sea N' Cheese for a Wine and Malt Retail Package Goods Store liquor 1 license. Abuttors were notified and there were no objections to the issuance of the license MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to grant the license. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 9:05 p.m. Stephen Harrington, manager of Harrington 's and Attorney John Ridge were present to discuss the addition of a function room to the restaurant, and the revision of its liquor license. Executive Secretary Lanza advised that they follow the procedure required by the Mass. General Laws to apply for the change of premises for their liquor license. Mr. Harrington and Attorney Ridge will be present at the Selectmen' s meeting to be held on May 19, 1983 with the proper application forms. Joseph McCool , Chairman, Cablevision Committee and Ann Bailey, American Cablevision Inc. were present to discuss the draft of the license. There was a general consensus that 14r. t'cCool will return with the finalized license for the signature of the Selectmen in 30 days. It was agreed that interviews of applicants for the Cohasset Common Historic District Commission, the Board of Appeals , and for the Cohasset Historic Commission will be held on Saturday , May 21 , 1983. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to accept the resignation of Betty P. Enders with regret from the Council for the Aging and to direct the Executive Secretary to send her a letter accepting her resignation and thanking her. VOTE 5-0. Executive Secretary Lanza reported there was no money in the budget of the Highway Sur- veyor for the fence repairs at Government Island as requested by the Government Island Study Committee. The Board directed Executive Secretary Lanza to get cost estimates to repair the fence and look into funding options. 51 REGULAR MEETING OP THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 18., 1983 - continued MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to requisition from Civil Service a list of qualified candidates to fill a patrolman vacancy in the Cohasset Police Department. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The Executive Secretary recommended that the Board appoint Anita Ross as the temporary part-time clerk for issuing facility stickers and appoint Alba Crossen as the alternate facility sticker clerk. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to appoint Anita Ross , facility stickers clerk and Alba Crossen, alternate clerk. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 9:35 p.m. there was a hearing on complaints received on the black labrador dog owned by John Barnes of 336 North Main Street. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to order the dog owned by John Barnes , 336 N. Main St. , permanently restrained and direct the Executive Secretary to send notification by return receipt and include a copy of the town by-law. VOTED 5-0 in favor. At 10:05 P.M. there was a hearing scheduled on complaints received against the dog owned by Helen Madge, Beechwood Street. Neither the complainant nor the respondent was present. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to order the dog owned by Helen Madge, Beechwood Street, permanently restrained. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to oppose a bill making Condominium Conversion uniform throughout the State and direct the Executive Secretary to ask the Planning Board for input and send a letter to our state legislators. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Regarding the request by Mr. Bloomfield, Beach Street, for enforcement of the boating rules on Little Harbor, the Executive Secretary has directed the Harbormaster to enforce them. On June 7 there will be a Town Counsel workshop to discuss open meeting laws and conflict of interest laws. Executive Secretary Lanza informed the Board of Selectmen that on June 6, 1983 there will be a Tri-town Meeting for Hingham, Hull and Cohasset planned by Representative Mary Jeanette Murray. At 10:31 it was MOVED by Chrmn. McArthur, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to recess the meeting until 8:00 p.m. on May 19, 1983. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8:00 p.m. on May 19, 1983 Atty. John Ridge and Steven Harrington were present to present the liquor license application to the Board. The Board stated that it would act with all due speed to process and act on the application. The meeting was adjourned at 8: 15 p.m. on May 19, 1983• Appvd S- g4 43 Date � /, � Approvd � r`m !� AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 25, 1983 Drawing for (1 ) Grand Juror for 1st Tues of July A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on May 18, 1983• C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items: 8: 15 Open bids for Highway Materials and Infra Red patching. 8:30 Open bids for Bituminous Concrete (Type 1) laid in place 8:40 Open bids for Slurry Seal (for Highway Dept.) E. Old Busines00 William Montuori - Topographic maps. 1 . Award contract for towing 2. Adopt policy and procedure for the conduct of Selectmen' s Meetings 3. Committee appointments 4. Annual Appointments - dog officer, sealer of wights and measures, measurer of wood and bark, keeper of town clock, town archivist, F. New Business: supt. of wires , fence viewers, fish warden 1 . Cohasset Community Center: request for I day liq. license for dance on June 11 , 1983. 2. Request from Target Industries to pave railroad bed. 3. Shellfish regulations for blue mussels 4. 43rd Regiment of Foot- request to fire muskets. 5. Request by Channel 5 to use town common for company picnic on June 17, 1983• G. Correspondence7reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board. 1 . Exec. Session - pending litigation I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 25, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. There was a drawing for a Grand Juror for the first Tuesday of July as follows: Francis H. Sargent, Doane Street. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's meeting held on May 18, 1983 as submitted. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel England to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to award towing contract to Cohasset Craftsmen & Mitchell Repair Shop on weekly rotating asis.. Not, carried 2- Executive Jecretary L riza explained the canvass of towing bids prepared by him. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to award the contract for towing for 1 (one) year to Schiavo Bros. , Mitchell Repair Shop, and Cohasset Craftsmen Inc. , each alternating on a weekly basis with a rotating back-up. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to adopt the policy and procedure for the conduct of Selectmen' s Meetings as revised. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to appoint the following people to the following committees for the following terms: VOTE 5-0 in favor. Historical Commission Noel Ripley -(reappointed) 1986 Patricia Murphy 1986 Cohasset Common Historic District Commission James Murphy - resident member 1985 Katherine Young - resident member 1935 Gordon Stevenson- resident member 1986 James Sandell - architect, non-resident member 198( Joyce Sturdy- non-resident member 19F5 Richard D. Muir-alternate resident member 1986 Chester W. Browne-alternate non-resident member 19F5 Board of Appeals Barbara M. Power-Associate member 1986 John Rousseau-member (reappointed) 1986 (remaining vacancies to be filled at later date) School Facilities Committee Richard J. Silvia-(reappointed) 1986 Mass. Transportation Commission John O'Toole - Planning Board representative for indefinite term Louis F. Eaton, Jr. - reappointed for indefinite term REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 25 - continued Conservation Commission Austin O'Toole - reappointed 1986 Patricia C. Buckley-reappointed 1986 Council for the Aging Mary Donovan - reappointed 1986 Dorothea Bjorkgren 1986 John H. Mullett - reappointed 1986 Disposal Area Study Committee established terms of: Eleanor T. Smith 1984 Ernest M. Stevens 1985 Priscilla S. Tebbetts 1985 Donald L. DeMichele 1986 Arthur M. Pompeo Jr. 1986 Building Code Appeal Board Joseph W. MacDonald - reappointed 1987 Francis A. Evans - reappointed 1988 James Salyards 1988 MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman that the terms for all appointments made tonight be effective immediately and expire June 30, 1984.The general concensus VOTE 5-0 in favor. was that all future appts. would run from 7/1 to 6/30 of expiring yr. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint the following people to theA positions until June 30, 1984. following VOTE 5-0 in favor Richard Yocum, Dog Officer - reappointed 1984 Lot E. Bates, Jr. , Sealer Wts. & Measures - reappointed 1984 Stephen F. Wigmore, Supt of Wires - reappointed 1984 Noel A. Ripley, Keeper of Town Clock - reappointed 1984 Lot E. Bates, Jr. , Measurer of Wood and Bark -reapptd. 1984 Anthony Emanuello, Fence Viewer - reappointed 1984 Kearin A. Dunn, Fence Viewer - reappointed 1984 Bernard J. Salvador, Jr. , Fish Warden - reappointed 1984 David H. Wadsworth, Town Archivist - reappointed 1984 William G. Stone, Asst. Harbormaster - reappointed 1984 Clifford J. Dickson, Asst. Harbormaster - reappointed 1984 At 8:15 p.m. bids were opened for Highway materials and Infra Red Patching. Bids for Bituminous Concrete (Type 1 ) laid in place were opened at 8:30 p.m. and bids for Slurry Seal for the Highway Department were opened at 8:40 p.m. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to take the bids under advisement. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Therequest from Target Industries, Pleasant Street to pave the railrad bed was post- ponsed in order that the Executive Secretary may investigate the setting of standards for this request and future requests. The Board directed the Executive Secretary to draft rules and regulations for shellfish based on the recommendations of Frank Germano, Marine Biologist, Division of Marine Fish- eries to present to the Board for approval at a meeting in the near future. 55 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON MAY 25- continued Bruce Collins, Capt.. , 43rd Regiment of Foot, was present to request permission to fire muskets during parade route. He submitted proof of insurnace and requested in writing the requirements for safety. There was a concensus that Sel . DeBassio will work on the requirements with Chief Kealey and Mr. Collins. Executive Secretary Lanza informed the Board that Channel 5 has requested the use of the Town Common as the site for its company picnic on June 18, 1983, The Board directed Mr. Lanza toinvite representatives of Channel 5 to the Selectmen' s Meeting on June 1 , 1983 to make their request. Atty. Charles Humphrey, and the Roy family were present to repeat their request for permission to move forward on the proposed swim program with the Community Center at Kimball ' s By-the-Sea Motel. The Board instructed the Executive Secretary to give permission to Town Counsel to confer with Attorney Humphrey on this matter. Executive Secretary Lanza told the Board that he was approached by the President and Vice President of the Cohasset High School Junior Class who requested permission from the Selectmen to sell candy on the Common on Memerial Day to raise money for their senior prom. The Board denied permission. At 10:40p.m. it was VOTED and the roll called, McA.-yes, Laug.-yes, Mitm.-yes , Enl .-yes, and DeB-yes, to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Apprd: Date: 1p Appvd: 4hr . 5 1. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON June 1, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held on May 25, 1983, with the amendments as noted. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. DeBassio to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor Drainage Study Committee discussed Charge of Committee. It was decided that the Committee draw up drainage policy - what the Committee thinks their charge should be and submit it to the Selectmen for review. MOVED by Sel. Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel. England to grant Channel 5 permission to use Cohasset Common on June 18, 1983, for the taping of a 90 minutes Special due to air July 4, 1983 at 8P.M.-Rain date June 19 or June 25. VOTE 5-0 in favor 9:00 Bid Opening - Group Health Insurance 1) Bay State 2) Multi-Group BC/BS arrived around 9 p.m. and was not accepted. MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. DeBassio, to reject all the bids and re-bid again - not carried. 2-3 with Set . England & DeBassio in favor, McArthur, & Laug- elle opposed. MOVED by Sel. Mitman and SECONDED by Sel. DeBassio to consider the two T.40 Option Bids that were submitted on time and take them under advisement. VOTE 4-1 Sel. England Opposed. Martha Gjesteby, M.A.P.C. Representative presented the Selectmen with a set of transparent overlay maps (4) and handbooks to be used with TOPO maps - She requested Selectmen keep them and set up system for various departments to use them. She wanted it noted Water Department was interested in them. The request for a Taxi License for May C. Sexton-Fay Rd. , Scituate (Coastal Cab) was taken under advisement in order that the Executive Secretary could investigate the current status of Taxi Licenses. At 9:15 p.m. Police Assoication Attorney Joseph McParland, and Police Officers Paul Laugelle, Robert Jackson, and Richard Yocum entered the meeting to discuss its Association Grievance Report.with Grievance Appeal Board. Attorney McParland contended that Collective Bargaining Contract Article #6 - Requires that when an opening occurs within a uniformed shift the vacancy must be posted and the senior person must be assigned the position or if not the Chief must inform the senior person, in writing, why he was not chosen. Board of Selectmen took the matter under advisement to be decided within the next 9 days. Attorney McParland also requested a copy of Rules and Regulations.. Executive Secretary said he had a copy and with the Boards permission would give it to the Committee. #14 Article of Collective*Bargaining Contract regarding the Chief's appointing a full time plain clothes detective was discussed. 57 Page 2 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON June 1 , 1983 (continued) Chief Kealey/Town Counsel Richard Henderson came before the Board to present the Town's side of the grievance. Kealey's position - When he was appointed Permanent Chief 3/17/83 a vacancy was created in the department but not on a uniformed shift. Henderson stressed there is a vacancy due to the fact there is a shortage of personnel. The hearing was adjourned and a decision will be rendered within 9 days. MOVED by Sel. Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel. England to appoint the following people to the Cohasset Harbor Committee for the following terms: Cohasset Harbor Committee James Gallagher - Representative of Recreation Commission 1 year 6/30/84 Charles Fink - Member at large 2 years 6/30/85 Roger Porter - Representative of Sailing Club 3 years 6/30/86 Warren R. Thompson -Representative of Yacht Club 3 year 6/30/86 Herbert Jason - Representative of Commercial Fishermen 2 years 6/30/85 Glen Salvador - Representative of Commercial Fishermen 1 year 6/30/84 VOTE 5-0 in favor MOVED by Sel. Laugelle and SECONDED by Sel. England to reappoint the following members to the Government Island Study Committee. Government Island Study Committee Hamilton T. Tewksbury 3 years 6/30/86 Richard P. Barrow 3 years 6/30/86 VOTE 5-0 in favor MOVED by Sel. England and SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to appoint Alice Daunt as the Board of Registrars of Voters as the norminee of the Democratic Party, contingent upon her resigning from the Council for the Aging and any other appointed or elected offices. Chief Kealey/Town Counsel Richard Henderson were present to discuss the Police Detective. Sel. DeBassio stated he supports the Chief"s argument that consideration be given for carrying out the terms of the contract in appointing a full time civilian clothed detective who will not be counted as part of the contractual min. manning. Voice vote of agreement of support of Chief 5-0 in favor. Selectmen not ready to discuss Town Hall Study Committee will be discussed at a later date. Charge of Municipal Garage Facilities Study Committee was discussed and Executive Secretary so noted changes. Voted to establish a 5 member committee, to include an architect and engineer-establish a system of quarterly reports to be given to Selectmen as a Charge for the Municipal Garage Facilities Committee until the Charge has been accomplished. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 5+' Page 3 ` REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON June 1, 1983 (continued) The appointment of election workers was postponed until the Executive Secretary can get more input from Democratic Town Committee and investigate the titles relative to election workers. MOVED by Sel. DeBassio and SECONDED by Sel. England to authorize the use of Town Hall by Dramatic Club for the following dates: December 4, 5, 6, & 8 9, 10, 11 & 16, 17. VOTE 5-0 in favor MOVED by Sel. NLitman and SECONDED by Sel. Laugelle to reject and re-advertise re- paving bids due to a minor error in the bid specifications. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel. Mitman and SECONDED by Sel. Laugelle the following Awards for Bids for Highway Materials: Bidder material/service (only bid) 1) Louis E. Bailey, Jr. , Inc. Drilling and blasting ledge (only bid) 2) Felix A. Marino Co. , Inc. Bituminous concrete pavement by infra-red method (only bid) 3) Sealcoating, Inc, double asphalt slurry sealcoating (low bid) 4) Barbuto, Inc. bank gravel (low bid) 5) Sylvester A. Ray Inc. washed sand and stone (only bid) 6) Scituate Concrete Pipe Corp. concrete culvert pipe (low bid) 7) Penn Culvert Company aluminum corrugated pipe (Items 1 through 10) (low bid) 8) Mystic Bituminous Products Liquid Asphalt (#2 bid) 9) Eastern Minerals Inc. Bulk salt (only bid) 10) Southeastern Construction Inc. catch basin blocks (only bid) 11) E. L. LeBaron Foundry Co. catch basin frames and grates (only bid) 12) Tilcon Massachusetts Inc. Class I Bituminous Concrete FOB Plant MOVED by Sel. England and SECONDED by Sel. Laugelle to accept with regret the resignation/retirement of Lieut Charles Stockbridge. VOTE 5-0 in favor The signing of the amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Police Association was postponed until there is more thorough review and approval by the Police Association. by Sel . DeBassio MOVED by Sel. Laugelle and SECONDED, to oppose State Takeover, without recompense, . of County Court Buildings & direct Exec. Secretary to state Selectmen s position VOTE 5-0 in favor in a letter to Rep. Murray, Sen. McKinnon & Cty. Commiss- ioners. Letters of support of Joseph Laugelle were mentioned and accepted. 11:15 It was voted to go into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining. APPRD: f4" , Chrmn. McArthur aye Sel . Mitman aye Date: Sel . DeBassio aye ��� Sel . Laugelle aye Apprd: P Sel . England aye Chrm. 59 Minutes Liquor License Hearing, May 31, 1983 at 8:15 P.M. Present: Vice Chairman Mitman, Sel. England, Laugelle, DeBassio and Executive Secretary Lanza Vice Chairman Mitman, acting as Chairman in the absence of Chairman McArthur presided over the liquor license hearing held to determine whether Steven Harrington, of Greenhouse Inc. d/b/a Harrington's should be granted a change of premises in his all alcoholic, on premises, Common Victualer's License. Steven Harrington was present and answered the Boards questions concerning the addition of the function room at Harrington's. He stressed that there would be no permanent bar in the room and that the room would not be available for functions such as bachelor's parties. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Carey, of James Lane were present to state their opposition to Harrington's application. They were concerned that the increase in the floor space of the premises will create more nuisance noise. The Board stated that the Police Department would be informed of the potential problem.. Moved by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. DeBassio to grant Steven Harrington'�s app ation for a change in the premises of the Greenhouse Inc. d/b/a/ Harrington's (addition of a function room) All Alcoholic on premises Common Victualer's Liquor License, contingent upon the submission of a floor plan to the Selectmen's office acceptable to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Vote 4 - 0 in favor Moved by Sel. Laugelle, SECONDED by Selectman Enaland , that the hearing be adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Vote 4 - 0 in favor � . J c� AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE e, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on June 1 , 1983 and liquor license hearing on May 31 , 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants C. Scheduled Action Items: 8: 15 p.m. - open bids for marking lines for Highway Dept. 8:30 p.m. - open bids for Highway Department Truck 8:45 p.m. - open bids for Catch Basin Cleaner Unit E. Old Business : 1 . Request for permission to pave a section of railroad right-of-way by Target Ind. 2. Police Department vacancies 3. Decision-grievance hearing 6/1/83 re: police department vacancy posting F. New Business 1 . Appointment of Town Counsel 2. Selectmen' s quarterly newsletter 3. Charge for Town Hall Study Committee 4. Proposed basketball court - former site of Beechwood firestation 5. Tri-town Commission G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1 . Executive Session - to discuss the character of an individual I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment b REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 8, 1983 Present : Chrmn.McArthur, Selectmen Mitman , DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. Selectman Laugelle absent. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of the Selectmen' s meeting held on June 1 , 1983 as revised. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England1SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of liquor license hearing on May 31 , 1983 as revised. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 4-0 in favor. At 8: 15 p.m. bids were received & opened for pavement markings for the Highway Dept. as follows : 1 ) R & J White Lines , Middleboro-$12.50 per gal . applied. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to take the bid under advisement. VOTE 4-0 in favor. At 8:30 p.m. bids were received & opened for new Highway dump truck as follows : 1 ) Rodman Ford, Foxboro - $19,640. 2) Fredrickson Bros. , Inc. , Norwell - $25,294. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to take the bids under advisement. Vote 4-0 in favor. At 8:45 p.m. bids were received and opened for a Catch Basin Cleaner for the High- way Department as follows : 1 ) Atlantic Broom Co, Hyde Park - $15,66o. 2) Anderson Engineering Co. , Cambridge - $15,680. 3) J .J . Gregory & Sons , E. Providence -$16,337. 4) Consolidated Utility Equip. Services , Amherst, N.H. - $12,908. 5) Stedt Hydraulic Crane, Westboro - $13,595. (Optioral bid- $10,971 .80) MOVED by Sel . Eng. , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to take the bids under advisement. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to grant permission for a section of rail - road right-of-way by Target Industries to be paved under the condition that an access lane for fire apparatus be left open and the pavement be installed in accordance with the specifications of the Highway Surveyor. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman that the organization of the Cohasset Pol - ice Department include four (4) sergeants and no lieutenant' s position. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman SECONDED by Sel . England to requisition from Civil Service a selective certification list from which to appoint one permanent patrolman. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to request a Civil Service examination for sergeants in order to appoint two sergeants. VOTE 4-0 in favor. l Meeting June 8, 1983 (continued) A recommendation was made by Sel . DeBassio to allow retired police officer, Frederick Huntwork,to continue to serve the Town as a special police officer when needed under an honorarium arrangement for retired officers. The Executive Secretary was directed to see the Chief about this recommendation. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to deny the Police Association grievance concerning non-posting of a vacancy on the basis that Joseph Kealey' s leave of absence is still in effect and the Town does not recognize the vacancy on any particular uniformed shift. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio , SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint Atty. Richard Henderson as Town Counsel for one year effective July 1 through June 30, 1984. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Executive Secretary Lanza was directed to notify Atty. Henderson and request his recommendations for Asst. Town Counsel and ask him to appear before the Selectmen in the near future to discuss the procedure for using Town Counsel , reporting to the Selectmen , and the role of Town Counsel . Chairman McArthur offered to serve as the Selectmen ' s representative to the Tri-Town Commission and Executive Secretary Lanza was directed to write the Tri-Town Commission informing them of Cohasset' s Selectman Representative and ask the Advisory Committee to appoint a representative. Chairman McArthur commended Harold Litchfield, Highway Surveyor, and Peter Laugelle; Superintendent of Tree and Park for clearing away the debris left at the Beechwood fire station. Sel . Mitman will , draft a brief newsletter to be reviewed for issuance in September, January and May. Sel . Mitman will look into the dissemination of the newsletter. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to adopt the charge for the Town Hall Study Committee as revised,and directed Executive Secretary to put a press release in the papers. VOTE 4-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the concept of establishing a basketball court on the former site of the Beechwood fire station. The Board directed Exec. Secretary Lanza to develop a definitive plan and bring it before the full Board for review and approval . Mrs. John Roy was present to request to be included on next week' s agenda to discuss Town Counsel ' s report of the meeting with Atty. Humphrey. She was assured by the Board that Town Counsel ' s response will be on the agenda. The Executive Secretary was directed to get a report on the collection of ambulance bills from the last 2 years from the Treasurer and look into the cost of a collection service. There was a consensus to direct the newspapers to advertise available positions on the Town Hall Study Committee and one position as representative to the CZM Regional Community Advisory Council . �3 Meeting - June 8, 1983 (continued) At 9:39 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to go into executive session to discuss the character of an individual . VOTE 4-0 in favor Chrmn. McArthur aye Sel . Mitman aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . England aye MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to return to open session. VOTE 4-0 in favor At 11 :25 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. APPRD: , Date: Ap ? rmn �V AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN' S MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 15, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on June 8, 1983 and executive C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items : 1 ) 8:05 Application by Panagia Greek Orthodox Church for one day liquor licenses for: Sunday, July 3 - 1pm to 7pm Monday , July 4 - ] ]am to 7pm Saturday, Aug. 13 - ] lam to 7pm Sunday , Aug. 14 -lpm to 7pm 2) 8: 15 open bids for Tree and Park Department truck 3) 8:20 Application by S.S. Music Circus for a Common Victualer License 4) 8:30 open bids for Heavy Duty Slicer/Seeder Combination for Tree & Park Dept. 5) 8:45 open bids for Group Health Insurance and Health Maintenance Organization Option 6) 9 :00 open bids for Type 1-1 Bituminous Concrete (paving) 7) 9 :15 Dog Hearing - Ditmar dog 8) 9 :30 Swimming program - Cohasset By-The-Sea 9) 9:45 Grievance Hearing - Firefighter Robert Silvia re: non-payment of overtime while attending EMT training. E. Old08usiness : 1 ) Award Highway Department bids : a) marking lines b) Highway Dept. truck c) catch basin cleaner unit 2) Request for street light turn-on at 266 S. Main Street. F. New Business : 1 ) Noise complaint-construction at Pond St. and Holly Lane 2) Sign provisional cable TV license - American Cable Systems Inc. 3) Traffic flow - Cohasset village G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1 . Executive session to discuss the character of an individual . I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 15, 1983 Present : Chrmn. McArthur, Selectmen Mitman , Laugelle, Debassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of the Select- men 's Meeting held on June 8, 1983 as revised. VOTE 5-0 in favor. It was recommended by the Chairman to approve the minutes of the executive session held on June 8, 1983 at a later date. MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8:05 p.m. Ernest Sofis of the Panagia Greek Orthodox Church was present to discuss the application for four one-day liquor licenses for the church's Taverna. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to grant four one-day liquor licenses for July 3-lpm to 7pm, July 4-11am to 7pm, August 13 - llam to 7pm, and August 14 -lpm VOTE 5-0 in favor. to 7pm At 8: 15 p.m. bids were received and opened for a Tree & Park Department truck as follows: 1) Toll Rd. Equip. Co. , E. Bridgewater - $7,625. 2) Mirak Chev. Inc. , Arlington - $ 14,650. 3) CUES, Inc. , Amherst , N.H. - $5,698.90 4) Rodman Ford , Foxboro - $16,015./less trade $15,315. 5) Fredrickson Bros. , Inc. , Norwell - $17,398. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to take the bids under advisement. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to grant a Common Victualer license to the S .S. Music Circus. VOTE 4-0 in 'avor.. At 8:30 p.m. bids were received and opened for a heavy duty slicer/seeder combina- tion for the Tree and Park Dept. as follows : 1 ) Sawtelle, Swampscott - $4,390./minus discount $3,390. 2) Turf Products , Auburn - $3,695. MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to take the bids under advisement. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8:45 bids were opened for Group Health Insurance and Health Maintenance Organiz- ation Option as follows : 1 ) Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Brockton. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to take the bids under advisement. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to grant permission for Channel 5 to use the Common on Sunday, June 19, 1983 after 1 :00 p.m. as a rain date for their company picnic, provided that no picnic preparation activity takes place during church services. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 9:00 p.m. bids were received and opened for Type 1 -1 Bituminous Concrete (paving) as follows : 1 ) Hot Top , Plainville - $24.61 per/T. 2) Tilcon, Brockton - $25. per/T. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to take the bids under advisement. VOTE 5-0 in favor. G'r, REGULAR MEETING OF THL BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 15, 1983 (continued) Joan Appel , 4 Holly Lane, was present to submit a letter complaining of construction noise at that location early in the morning and all day. It was the consensus of the Board that it was reasonable for work with heavy equipment to start at 7:30 P.M. and stop at 6:00 p.m. unless there was an emergency. The Executive Secretary was directed to so notify the contractor in writing. David Chittum, member of the Cable TV Study Committee, was present with representatives from American Cable Systems Inc, to discuss signing of the pro- visional cable T.U. license. The Board directed the Executive Secretary to have Town Counsel review and approve it before the Board signed it. The request of the Fire Chief for improving the traffic flow in the village area on Brook, Elm, and South Main streets was read. The Board directed Executive Secretary Lanza to direct the Police Chief and Fire Chief to develop recommendations to improve traffic flow and bring them before the Board at a later date. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Eng. to postpone until the next meeting, the request for a street light turn-on at 266 S. Main Street , when we have the recommendation from the Police Department. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 9:35 p.m. a hearing was conducted on complaints from Paul and Eileen Martin , 255 Forest Ave. , and Carolyn Zaslow, 100 Black Rock Road, against the dogs owned by Janet Ditmar, 227 Forest Ave. Dog Officer Richard Yocum recommended that the Board of Selectmen order the dogs removed from Town due to their viciousness. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle that these dogs be ordered permanently restrained and be immediately removed from Town if found loose again. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to award the contract for pave- ment markings to R. & J. White Lines , Middleboro for $12.50 per gallon applied (white paint) and $6. 10 per gallon applied (yellow paint) as per their bid pro- posal . VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to award the bid for a Highway Department truck to Rodman Ford, Foxboro for $19,640. w/trade in as per their bid proposal . VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to have a department head or a representative present in the future when bids are opened or awarded and when staffing in their respective departments is discussed. VOTE 4-1 . Sel . Laugelle opposed. Atty. Charles Humphreys and Mr. and Mrs. John Roy were present to discuss the legal issues concerning advertising for Cohasset By the Sea, and Town Counsel ' s response to his meeting with Atty. Humphreys , regarding this matter was read and discussed. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 15, 1983 (continued) At 10:45 p.m. a grievance hearing for firefighter Robert Silvia regarding non-payment of overtime while attending EMT training. Present were Mr. Silvia, Randall Rosano, Chairman of Griev. Comm. , William Protulis , Pres. of Local 2804 and Edward Lubitz, Personnel Committee negotiator. The Executive Secretary was directed to research 1) whether or not Roger Lincoln ordered Firefighter Silvia to go to EMT training 2) what the past practice has been for paying firefighters overtime to attend EMT training 3) whether or not funds had been transferred to pay for the overtime and give it to Town Counsel for his review prior to the Board's decision next Wednesday. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to grant permission to the girl scouts to use Wheelwright Park June 21 to June 30 for their summer camp. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The Sealund Corporation request to open the street and install a water main on Cedar Street was granted with the conditions that a detail police officer be on duty throughout the entire project 2) all excavations and repairs be done in accordance with the specifications of the Highway Surveyor and 3) all work done on the water pipes be completed in accordance with the specifications of the water department. At 11 :20 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss the exchange of real property and to discuss complying with the provisions of a federal grant-in-aid and not return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . Mitman aye Sel . England aye Sel . Laugelle aye At 12:05 P.M. it was MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to adjourn the meeting. VOTE 5-0 in favor. APPRD: 6 _ /lam TJ, Date: Appvd: Z b Chrmn. ,/ �D Y �3 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON June 22, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on June 15, 1983, and the Executive Session minutes of June 8, and June 15, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items: 1) 8:10 p.m. Application by the Cohasset Community Center for a one day liquor license for June 24, 1983. 2) 9:15 p.m. Decision - grievance by Firefighter Robert Silvia re: non payment of overtime while attending E.M.T. Training. E. Old Business: 1) Award Group Health Insurance Contract and accept rates - Blue Cross-Blue Shield 2) Award Health. Ma.intenance Organization Option Contract and accept rates - Medical South Community Health Plan. 3) Request for street light turn on at 266 South Main Street. 4) Uncollected and unabated ambulance fee bills. 5 ) Request for Transfer from FY 84 Reserve Fund for repairs to wall at Minot Light Historic Site. 6) Sign provisional CATV license - American Cable systems, 7) Designate Selectmen representative to Tri-Town Commission. F. New Business: 1) 6 months performance evaluation - Executive Secretary 2 ) Lease Government Island property to Hugo's Lighthouse Restaurant. 3) Award Bid for Highway Department Catch Basin Cleaner. 4) Award Bid for Type I-1 Bituminous Concrete (paving) 5 ) Accept resignation of Alice Daunt from Council on Aging. 6) Application of James Curley for Shellfish Constable. 7) Report from Selectmen Laugelle on monthly meeting of Norfolk County Advisory Board. G. Correspondence/reading (continued) AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON June 22, .1983 H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1) Executive Session to discuss the character of an individual.. I. Public J. Press i K. Adjournment i i i REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 22, 1983 Present : Chrmn. McArthur, Selectmen Mitman , Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of Sel- ectmen's meeting held on June 15, 1983 as submitted. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minjtes of executive session held on June 8, 1983 as submitted. Voted 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of executive session held on June 15, 1983 as submitted. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to award the Group Health Insurance contract for FY 1984 to Blue Cross-Blue Shield in accordance with Chapter 323 of the MGL's as amended and accept the monthly premium rates as follows : Master Medical Individual $104.24 Master Medical Family $276.89 Master Medical Optional Medical Extension 41 .41 VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to award the contract for pptional health maintenance organization group health coverage for FY ' 84 to Medical South Community Health Plan and accept the following monthly premium rate: Individual 62.08 Family 170.96 Optional Medical Extension 38.06 VOTE 5-0 in favor. The request of Eileen Corbett , 266 South Main Street, for the installation of a new street light was discussed. Police Chief Kealey' s letter recommending this light was read and Executive Secretary Lanza reported that there was a balance of $6491 .83 in the budget allocated for street lights. The Executive Secretary was instructed to get a financial statement to determine our capacity to increase the number of turn-ons, and, it was the consensus of the Board to hold this re- quest until the financial statement is received, and another survey is made to determine the effects of the new lights. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to grant a one day liquor license to the Cohasset Community Center for June 24, 1983 contingent upon..meeting the requirements of adequate police coverage. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 1 ; REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 22, 1983 (continued) Regarding the Collection of unabated and uncollected ambulance bills, the Board asked Executive Secretary Lanza to find out the experience in Duxbury, if the services of a Collection Agency helped there, and the cost of the service. He was furthur instructed to look into our present billing procedure and the option for small claims court. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the request for a transfer of $300. from the FY ' 84 Reserve Fund for repairs to the wall and plaques at the Minor Light Historic Site on Government Island. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England that the Board rexcind its vote of June 8, 1983 to designate Mary Jane McArthur as the Selectmen' s representative to the Tri-Town Commission and designate John DeBassio as the Selectmen's representative to the Tri-Town Commission. VOTE 5-0 in favor. A six month performance evaluation of the Executive Secretary was discussed. It was noted that the job description, originally adopted for a 3 man Board, be reviewed subject to modification for a 5 person Board and put on a future agenda. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman that the Board' s determination of the Executive Secretary 's performance was satisfactory up to date and he is entitled to the 6% increase provided in his contract. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 0 The Board instructed the Executive Secretary to invite the Govt. Island Study Committee to our next meeting for its input in the matter of leasing or renting Government Island property to Hugo's Lighthouse Restaurant. The Executive Secretary was directed to draft a letter to New England Telephone and to the Patriot Ledger newspaper about publicizing the outage of alarms due to a cable brake. Selectman Laugelle gave a report of the Norfolk County Advisory Board meeting held on June 8, 1983 and will get additional information for the Board re the $800,000. deficit. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to sign the Provisional CATV License with American Cable Systems of America, Inc. subject to Town Counsel approval as to form. VOTE 5-0 in favor. There was a five minute recess between 9:20 and 9:25 p.m. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to award the contract for the Catch Basin Cleaner for the Highway Department to Atlantic Broom Service , Inc. of Hyde Park, Mass. for the amount of $15,66o. VOTE 5-0 in favor. k REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 22, 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to award the contract for paving with Type 1-1 Bituminous Concrete be awarded to HOT-TOP Pavements , Inc. of Plainville, Mass. for FY 84 for the amount of: 1 . $24.61 per ton delivered and applied and 2. $80.00 each for adjusting manholes , catch basin frames and grates and 3. $2.50 per linear foot for Bituminous Concrete Curb-Berm in place at various locations. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to accept, with regret , the resignation of Alice Daunt from the Council on Aging. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint James Curley as Shellfish Constable to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John H. Winters III and to maintain $100.00 in the budget for his compensation. VOTE 5-0 , in favor. ® MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint Harry H. Ritter as the Assistant Shellfish Constable for no compensation. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 9:30 p.m. Firefighter Robert Silvia was present regarding a decision on his grievance. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to honor the grievance and pay Robert Silvia for his overtime while attending E.M.T. training. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 10: 10 p.m. Peter Pratt read aloud a letter he had drafted to the President of New England Telephone Co. regarding the recent telephone service outage due to a cable break. The Executive Secretary was asked to send this letter on Selectmen ' s stationary with some additions. Executive Secretary Lanza was directed to write a letter asking the Roy family not to raise the new parking lot on Pleasant street to the level that would interfere with the new sewer system recently installed by an abuttor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to keep a sign on Cunningham Bridge to enforce the boating regulations in Little Harbor and remove the other signs which were erected. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to deny permission to the Board of Health to seek a second legal opinion regarding Joseph Laugelle. VOTE 4-0. Sel . Laugelle abstained. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 22, 1983 (continued) Executive Secretary Lanza was directed to check with William McCarthy of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission if a condition can be put on an All Alcoholic/Innholder's License. At 10:25 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss the character of an individual and not return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . Mitman aye Sel . England aye Sel . Laugelle aye At 11 : 10 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to adjourn this meeting. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Approved: Date: ql- --3 Apprvd: rmn. AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 29, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on June 22, 1983 and the minutes of executive session on June 22, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items : 1) 8: 10 p.m. -Award Tree and Park Dept. bids a. Heavy Duty Slicer/Seeder combination b. Chassis for dump truck c. Award bid to move and revamp Braden M12-160 winch from 1968 Ford to new 2) 9: 15 p.m. Procedure for Access to Town Counsel Chassis E. Old Business : 1 . Mussel and Shellfish regulations 2. Lease of Govt. Island to Hugo' s Lighthouse for valet parking. 3• Transfer of Funds from FY 84 Reserve Fund for repair of fence at Government Island F. New Business : 1 . Application by Cohasset Yacht Club for three one day liquor licenses: July 1 , July 22, and September 2; 6 pm to 12 midnight each day. 2. Request for use of Town Hall by John Cornish Nott for dancing classes. 3. Request for street light turn-on across from 86 Summer Street. 4. Request by Cohasset Community Center to reserve September 5, 1983 for bike race. 5. Labor Counsel 6. Request by Board of Health for Board of Selectmen ' s support for an engineering investigation of drainage problems at Cedar Ledger Village ' G. Correspondence/reading H.Other business that may properly come before the Board 1 ) Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment �5 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 29, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman , Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. MOVED by Selectman Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of Selectmen's meeting held on June 22, 1983 as revised. VOTED 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of executive session held on June 22, 1983 as revised. VOTED 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The Tree and Park Superintendent, Peter Laugelle, entered the meeting to discuss his and Executive Secretary Lanza' s recommendations for bid awards : MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to award the contract for a heavy duty slicer/seeder combination for the Tree and Park Department to Sawtelle Bros. of Swampscott, Mass. for the amount of $3390.00. VOTE 4-0 in favor. (Sel . Laugelle abstained) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to award the contract to move and revamp a Braden 1112-160 winch from a 1968 Ford to a new Chassis , for the Tree and Park Department, to Consolidated Utility Equipment Services , Inc. of Amherst, New Hampshire for the amount of $5,698.90. VOTE 4-0 in favor (Sel . Laugelle abstained) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to award the contract for a new Chassis for a dump truck for the Tree and Park Department to Rodman Ford of Walpole, for the amount of $15,315. VOTE 4-0 in favor. (Sel . Laugelle abstained) The proposed mussel regulations were discussed. Jack Hubbard, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, was present and recommended these regulations be adopted and carefully monitored. It was the consensus of the Board that more time was needed to review the drafted regulations and to place it on the agenda for the next meeting. Mrs. Ann Pompeo, 130 Forest Avenue, was present to express her concerns relative to the chemical toxicity of sludge from the Hull sewage treatment plant. The Board assured her that no sludge would be placed at the Cedar Street Landfill unless tests show that the toxicity of the sludge is low enough not to be a threat to wells in the area. Executive Secretary Lanza was directed to call the Metropolitan District Commission tomorrow to determine whether or not the Cohasset septage haulers could deliver septage to the M.D.C. sewage treatment plant in Hingham. Atty. Charles Humphreys, Mr. Daniel Leahey, Manager of Hugo' s Restaurant, and Hamilton Tewksbury, Chairman of Government Island Study Committee, were present to discuss the lease of Government Island to Hugo' s Lighthouse Restaurant for valet parking. Mr. Tewksbury read a report from the Government Island Study Committee. Atty. Humphreys will submit a lease proposal , to be reviewed first by the Government Island Committee and by the Police Chief for input. The unregistered, abandoned vehicles, now stored in the parking area across the street from Hugo' s on Town property will be removed upon notice by Executive Secretary Lanza to the Police Chief. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 29, 1983 - Continued MOVED BY Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to authorize the sealing and marking of parking spaces across the street from''Hugo' s on Town property on Border Street. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the transfer of funds from FY 84 Reserve Fund in the amount of $730. for repairs and painting of the fence at Government Island. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to grant a one day liquor license to the Cohasset Yacht Club for July 1 from 6pm to 12 midnite (expiring midnite, July 1 ) . VOTE 5-0 in favor. The following policy was adopted by the Board : Applications for 1 day liquor licenses must be brought before the Board at least 2 weeks in advance of the scheduled event and must state the dates for receiving of liquor and for the disposition of liquor from the premises. Permission was not granted to John Nott to use the Town Hall for dance classes on Thursday evenings. Executive Secretary Lanza will find out if these can be scheduled for another evening. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to table the request of Dr. Golden, 86 Summer Street,for a street light turn-on until a thorough survey of all potential danger areas is done and priorities are established for street light turn-ons. VOTE 5-0 (Selectmen Laugelle and England will organize a street light tour) Acting on the request of the Cohasset Community Center to hold a bike race on September 5, 1983 (Labor Day) , Executive Secretary Lanza was directed to ask them for an alternate date, an alternate time (preferably morning) and an alternate route due to traffic flow concerns that would be created by holding the event on Labor Day on the proposed route. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to support the request of the Board of Health for a third-party engineer' s opinion of the drainage problems at Cedar Ledge Village with the condition that the consulting engineer be independent from Mr. DeFeo and Mr. Modzeliewski . VOTE 5-0 in favor. The Executive Secretary was directed to prepare specifications and the advertisement for a labor counsel . It was the consensus of the Board that the Procedure for Access to Town Counsel will be discussed at the next regular meeting on July 13, 1983. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to notify our legislators of the Board' s opposition to the Right To Know Bill , S-2058. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Executive Secretary Lanza was directed to find out from the Personnel Committee their plan for completing and updating the job descriptions for those employees not in a union. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JUNE 29, 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to advertise for bids to sand- blast and stain the Bates Building. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to advertise for bids to paint the Town Hall foyer, stairs and auditorium. VOTE 5-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board to ask Jack Worley to appear at the next Selectmen' s meeting to address the issue of beach sticker policies. At 10:32 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and not return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . Mitman aye Sel . England aye Sel . Laugelle aye At 11 :13 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to adjourn the meeting. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Approved: �-4N Date: _ Apprvd: �� Chrmn. AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN 'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON JULY 13, 1983 Drawing for one traverse juror for 1st Monday of August A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on June 29, 1983 and the minutes of Executive Session of June 29, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items: 1 ) 8: 15 p.m. - Police Association Contract - Detective pay FY' 83 2) 8:30 p.m. - Application for a taxi license by Mary Sexton 3) 8:45 p.m. - Application for one day liquor license by Cohasset Yacht Club for July 22, 1983 6 p.m. to 12 midnight E. Old Business : 1 ) Procedure for access to Town Counsel & role of Town Counsel 2) Rules and regulations for the taking of mussels by commercial fishermen 3) Town Hall Study Committee 4) Recruitment of Labor Counsel F. New Business : 1) Facility permits - policy re: family discounts 2) Fire Department vacancies 3) Request by George A. Mealy Post No. 118 to fly flags at half-mast July 17, 1983 4) Request by Attorney 4,umphreys to rescind vote of 2/29/82 Selectmen' s Mtg. re: Placement of stipulation on Liquor/Innholder's License 5) Tri-town Commission report of first meeting 6) Accept resignation of John Winters II as fence viewer. G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1 . Executive Session - to discuss the character of an individual I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 13, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle , DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of Selectmen 's Meeting held on June 29, 1983 as amended. VOTE 4-0 in favor MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of executive session held on June 29, 1983 as submitted. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 4-0 in favor. At 8:05 p.m. Sel . Laugelle entered the meeting. There was a drawing for one traverse juror for the 1st Monday of August as follows : Harry S. Jason, 16 Ash Street. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to rescind the vote of the Board of Selectmen taken on December 29, 1982 regarding the placement of sti - pulation on the Innholder/Alcoholic Beverages of Kimball ' s by the Sea without prejudice. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Selectman DeBassio reported that there was no quorum at the first meeting of the Tri-Town Commission and that the next meeting will be held on August 4, 1983. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to accept the resignation of John H. Winters II as a fenceviewer and to thank him for his service to the Town. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to fly the Town flag and the American flag, at half-mast on July 17, 1983 in memoriam for Sgt. George Mealy' s death 65 years ago. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8: 15 p.m. Officer Paul Laugelle was present to discuss the disbursement of $500. for detective pay , allocated in the FY 83 budget , under the Police Associa- tion contract. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to evenly divide the $500. among the members of the Police Association subject to the approval of the Town Accountant. VOTE 3 in favor, Sel . Mitman opposed , Sel . Laugelle abstained. At 8:30 p.m. Mary Sexton of Scituate was present to apply for a taxi license. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to grant a taxi license to Mary Sexton of Scituate for one year, expiring June 30, 1984. VOTE 5-0 in favor. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 13, 1983 (Continued) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to advertise for applicants to serve as the Town's Labor Counsel in collective bargaining with police and fire unions and personnel involving union town employees. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to grant a one day liquor license to the Cohasset Yacht Club for July 22 from 6pm to 12 midnight. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8:15 Patricia Walsh, N. Main St. was present to discuss taking of mussels under a commercial permit and under a shellfish permit. At 8:50 P.M. the Rules and Regulations for the taking of mussels by commercial fishermen were discussed. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to accept the Rules and Regulations for the taking of Mussels by Commercial Fishermen as presented and as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to include the taking of 10 quarts per day of mussels under the general issued Shellfish Permit. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 9:20 p.m. there was a five-minutes recess. The Procedure for Access to Town Counsel was reviewed by the Board, which in- structed the Executive Secretary to rework the procedures to include some changes and submit another draft at a later date. The Town Hall Study Committee will be on the agenda for the August lOth meeting. At 10:00 p.m. Jack Worley, Recretation Director, was present to discuss facility permits. Chairman McArthur read his letter regarding the policy of family discounts. Constance Clifford, 119 North Main Street , was present to voice her objection to being denied a discount. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to support the existing Rules and Regulations for Facility Permits now in effect until June 30, 1984. VOTE 3-2: Selectmen DeBassio, England and Laugelle in favor. Selectmen Mitman and McArthur opposed. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to appoint Robert F. Protulis to fill the existing vacancy of fulltime permanent firefighter in the Cohasset Fire Department effective August 1 , 1983 and conditioned upon his passing a physical examination and maintaining his E.M.T. certification. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Peter Pratt was present to submit a letter outlining action recommended by him regarding the loss of telephone service from June 16 through 23rd, 1983. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to wait until we hear from our constituents before giving further consideration to this matter. VOTE 5-0 in favor. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 13, 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to designate Burk Ketcham, 29 Fernway, as Representative to Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Executive Secretary Lanza was instructed to get a stenographer for the Step 2 Grievance Hearing for Joseph Laugelle to be held on Tuesday, July 26, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to confirm the recommendation of Chief Joseph Kealey to appoint Officer Brian Cogill as a detective effective July 1 , 1983. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Selectman Laugelle announced that there will be a Norfolk County Advisory Board meeting on October 17, 1983 at Hugo' s Lighthouse Restaurant. At 11 :05 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to go into executive session to discuss the character of an individual and not return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . Laugelle aye Sel . England aye Sel . Mitman aye At 1 : 13 a.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to adjourn the meeting. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Apprvd: f `3 Date: L App rovd Ch rmn. CG 8Z AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON JULY 20, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting held on July 13, 1983 and the minutes of executive session of July 13, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items : E. Old Business : 1 . Procedure for access to Town Counsel and Role of Town Counsel F. New Business : 1 . Application for two (2) one day liquor licenses by Richard A. Peters, for July 22 and July 23 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (sidewalk fair) 2. Draft memorandum of agreement with E.O. C.D. re: housing 3• Harbor Department appointments. G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 20, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman , Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of Selectmen' s meeting held on July 13, 1983 as presented. VOTED 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of executive session held on July 13, 1983 as presented. VOTED 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTED 5-0 in favor. Richard A. Peters and Linda Peters were present to apply for a one day liquor license to serve alcoholic beverages during a sidewalk fair in front of their Sea 'n Cheese Shop at Cushing Plaza on July 22 and 23. They were asked for a more detailed plan showing traffic flow and where liquor will be served. Harry Ritter, Harbormaster, was present to recommend the appointment of Assistant Harbormasters. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint Thomas Wigmore and James s Curley as Assistant Harbormasters for night patrol from July 20, 1983 until Labor Day. VOTED 5-0 in favor. �.. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to appoint Joseph Becker as Assistant Harbormaster to enforce the By-law governing Cohasset Harbor from July 20 until Nov. 1 , 1983. VOTED 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to appoint Edward Long as Assistant Harbormaster to enforce water skiing by-law on Little Harbor from July 20 until Nov. 1 , 1983. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The draft memorandum of agreement with E.O.C.D. , Executive Office of Communities and Development, on housing was discussed. The Selectmen will attend the Planning Board special meeting at the Housing Authority meeting at the Elderly Housing project on July 25, 1983 at 8 pm. The Executive Secretary was instructed to write a letter to the Disposal Area Study Committee regarding expanding the charge of this committee to include seeking alterna- tives which will prolong the life of the disposal area such as compaction, etc. The Chairman announced that the Step 2 Grievance Hearing for Joseph Laugelle will be held on Thursday, July 28, 1983 at 8 pm. The second draft of the Procedure for Access to Town Counsel was discussed. Selectman DeBassio submitted a procedure for Access to Town Counselwhich he had prepared and which will be brought before the Board again at the next meeting. i REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 20, 1983 - continued At 9: 10 p.m. Reverend Edward Atkinson was present to request permission to construct a ramp walkway on the Unitarian Church on the Town Common . He submitted a plan of the ramp for review. MOVED by Selectman England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to grant permission for the Unitarian Church to build a ramp walkway under the condition that it is constructed as per the specifications of the Building Inspector and the Cohasset Common Historic District Commission. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Some suggested improvements for Government Island were discussed: 1 ) lights needed for the far end of Hugo's lot overlooking the Harbor, in the Sailing Club area, and in the Harbormaster's office area 2) clear brush between parking lot and sailing club 3) put boulders at far end of Sandy Beach lot and use the gate for Govermmnet Island. At 9:25 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to adjourn the meeting. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Apprvd: -7 Date App rvd: Chrmn. y�S AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN' S MEETING TO BE HELD ON JULY 27, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on July 20, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items: 1 ) 8:30 p.m. Update by Jeff Bettinger on Hazardous Waste Committee and Hazardous Waste Survey 1 E. Old Business: i 1 ) Procedure for Access to Town Counsel s s F. New Business : 3 I 1 ) Police Department Vacancies ® 2) Request for Storm Drain on Ledgewood Drive G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board I . Public J. Press. K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 27, 1983 Present : Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, Debassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of Select- menus meeting held on July 20, 1983 as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to adopt the Procedure for Access to Town Counsel as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor.: Executive Secretary Lanza gave a report on the filling of Police Department vacancies. It was the consensus of the Board that the Police Chief, Executive Secretary Lanza, and Selectman Mitman will interview applicants next week and the Board will take action upon their recommendations on or before August 9, 1983. Chairman McArthur read a petition from homeowners on Ledgewood Drive requesting the correction of a storm drain problem. The Executive Secretary was directed to have the Highway Surveyor determine if this is a situation serious enough to be submitted as a warrant article for a Town Meeting. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to call a Special Town Meeting on September 19 , 1983 at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the press release as revised concerning Fair Housing and release it after Town Counsel has approved the EOCD agreement. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Jeff Bettinger, Hazardous Materials Study Committee, was present to outline the priorities of this committee to educate the public and use a survey to evaluate the Town' s materials first; then commercial establishments and private citizens. He submitted a copy of the experimental survey and attachment. Firefighter Richard Conley was present to express his concern regarding the reporting of Fire Department problems in a newspaper article and wants to attend the next meeting of the Board of Selectmen with the Fire Chief present with all charges against him. It was the consensus of the Board to reserve its decision on the request for a meeting until after the negotiating meeting with the firemen on Friday. Regarding the algae problem on Strait' s Pond, Executive Secretary Lanza was instructed to contact the State Reclamation Board , the Town of Hull , and our legislators about this matter. Selectman DeBassio said it can be brought up also at the next Tri- Town Commission meeting on August 4. 4�7 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON JULY 27, 1983 (continued) Robert Booth requested the Board's help to find a Secretary for the Board of Appeals. A floater secretary was suggested to serve a number of committees. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the Draft Agreement between EOCD and Cohasset regarding Housing Development subject to the approval of Town Counsel for form purposes. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The subject of the responsibilities of the Executive Secretary, regarding his role with the evaluation of personnel and day to day supervision of the Police and Fire Chiefs was brought up and the need for further definition in the job description. Selectmen England and DeBassio offered to work on this. The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be on August 10, 1983. At 9 25 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to adjourn the meeting. MOTE 5-0. Approved Date 41AI Apprvd Chrmn. �q AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON August 9, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on July 27, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items : 1 ) 8: 15 p.m. Application by Cohasset Yacht Club for one day liquor license for annual picnic at Bassing Beach on August 13, 1983, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. E. Old Business: 1 ) Discussion - Lease of Government Island Parking Lot to Hugo' s Lighthouse for valet parking. i 2) Special Town Meeting a) reschedule date of meeting- to September 20, 1983 (request of Town Moderator) i b) closing date for warrant 3) Appoint Permanent Police Sergeant F. New Business : 1) Fire Department vacancies a) Fire Captain b) Fire fighter E.M.T. 2) Bird Sanctuary/James Brook - water flow 3) Fire Department - clothing allowance 4) Myrna Putziger - conflict of interest 5) Appointment of Election Officers 6) Request for Streetlight reinstatement - 268 Beechwood Street 7) Decision - Step 2 Grievance Hearing in re: termination of Landfill Supervisor Joseph Laugelle G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board I . Public i J. Press K. Adjournment �w REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 9, 1983 (7:00 P.M.) Present: Selectmen Mitman (Acting Chairman) , Selectmen Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of Selectmen' s meeting held on July 27, 1983 as submitted. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Treasury Warrant not ready for this meeting. Change in Agenda - Discussion on Grievance Hearing on termination of Landfill Supervisor Joseph Laugelle. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio not to approve the recommendation of the Board of Health and do not recommend Joseph Laugelle' s services as Landfill Supervisor be terminated. VOTE 3-0-1 in favor Sel . Laugelle abstaining from discussion and vote. Chairman Mitman discussed letter from Atty. Humphreys with outline and agreement dealing with lease of Government Island to Hugo' s for valet parking. This will be reviewed by Town Counsel and the matter will be taken under advisement and discussed more thoroughly at a future meeting. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to reschedule the Special Town Meeting to Tuesday, September 20, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to set the closing date for the Special Town Meeting warrant on August 22, 1983, Monday, at the end of the working day 4:30 P.M. VOTE 4-0 in favor MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to appoint Robert W. Jackson, Permanent Police Sergent to fill an existing vacancy. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Chief Dooley was present to discuss the Fire Captain' s position. Sel . DeBassio in the form of a motion, requested the Board wait for Dick Conley' s assessment from his doctor to be reported back to Exec. Sec. Lanza and in the meantime check if it will be possible to pay an additional Acting Captain. Upon receipt of this information, it will be discussed at the next Selectmen's meeting. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by England, not to consider Mr. Caparrotta for a Fire-fighter position in the Town of Cohasset. VOTE 4-0 in favor There was a general consensus of the Board not to consider James Sheerin for the Fire fighter position at this time. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to appoint Peter Trask to a temporary position in the Fire Department pending his physical examine and certification of E.M.T. and a written recommendation from the Chief which has been giving orally at this meeting. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Referred the matter of Bird Sanctuary/James Brook water flow to Exec. Secretary to discuss with Highway Surveyor for more information. Chief Dooley discussed the matter of clothing allowance. The Board recommended the Chief should get back to Local for approval before bringing to Board. �1 MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to waive the Conflict of interest law in the case of Myrna Putziger and her services on the Board of Appeals in connection with the Yankee Oil & Gas business, and have the Exec. Sec. so notify her in writing. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to accept the Town Clerk' s recommendations contained in the letter dated July 14, 1983, for the appoint- ment of Election Officers. VOTE 3-0-1 England abstained. James Runey-Union Official representing the Union Fire Fighters Local 2804, presented and read Petition from the Cohasset Fire Department-Resolution of No Confidence-Chief Martin Dooley. The -Board took the matter under advisement. Application for a liquor license for Cohasset Yacht Club for annual picnic on Bassing Beach was discussed. Being that Bassing Beach is in Scituate, no license was necessary from the Board. Richard Silvia will be representative at meeting August 17, 1983 7:30 p.m. , at school library from South Shore Voc. Tech.-Chapter 70-Funding issue. Sel . DeBassio reported on Tri-Town Committee Meeting-8/4/83-voted to set two priorities: 1 ) Establish committee for study of alternative transportation proposals involving Hull , Hingham, and Cohasset. 2) Get 2 representatives from the Town of Cohasset to serve on a 6 or 7 member board to study regional solid waste disposal . If Board agrees, would like to adviertise for 2 members. Next meeting 9/15/83 at 7:30 p.m. ® Sel . Laugelle reported No Meeting of the Norfolk County Advisory Committee. Exec. Sec. Lanza reported Board of Selectmen have received 8 grievances from the Fire Fighters Assoc. Step 3. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to have a regular Selectmen Meeting next week on Thursday, August 18 at 8:00 p.m. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Discussion of Streetlight reinstatment - England requested list of public and private ways. Streetlight reinstatement to be put on list and taken under advisement. At 8:37 p.m. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED Sel . Laugelle to adjourn the meeting. VOTE 4-0 Approved: Date: Apprvd: 1 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 18, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. A• Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on August 9, 1983• C. Signing of Treasury Warrants. D. Scheduled Action Items: 1 ) 9:15 p.m. Request by Robert Brucker and others to close a town way to vehicles. E. Old Business: 1 ) Drainage - Ledgewood Drive 2) Labor Counsel - Screening process - discussion 3) Special Town Meeting - preliminary List of warrant articles 4) Letter to Board of Health regarding the matter of termination of Joseph Laugelle F. New Business: 1 ) Fire Department Grievances: 1) Bell Caps 2) 72 hour advance written request for exchange of time 3) Requirement for Certification of illness 4) Change of mutual aid agreement with Town of Hull 5) Drilling during evening hours 6) Overtime - Fire Prevention Officer 7) Acting Captain' s Pay - Firefighter Runey 8) Clothing Allowance for probationary firefighters and EMTIC and Master Mechanic pay. 2) Police Appointments -two permanent patrolmen 3) Application by William D. Madden to operate an Ice Cream Truck outside the Sandy Beach parking lot. 4) Accept resignation of Walter F. Sullivan from Conservation Commission. 5) Accept resignation of W. Chester Browne from Cohasset Common Historic District Commission. 6) Discussion - Management of Straits Pond. 42 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 18, 1983 (page 2) G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1 ) Executive Session - Pending litigation I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment G3 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON August 18, 1983 8:00 p.m. Present: Selectmen Mitman (Acting Chairman) , Selectmen Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of the Selectmen's Meeting held on August 9, 1983 as amended. VOTE 4-0 in favor MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 4 - 0 in favor Bob Brucker was in to discuss letter submitted to the Selectmen regarding the closing of the Town Way - South Main Street and Town Parking Area - for public safety. Pat Walsh was recognized by the Chair and was opposed to the closing of this Town Way as it is used as an alternative route during repaving and because of the No U Turns area. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio and SECONDED by Sel . England, to write and submit an Article for Special Town Meeting to close the Town Way. VOTE 4 - 0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to appoint Maureen F. Healy and John C. Conte as Permanent Police Officers subject to satisfactorily completing Medical Examination and some form of Psychological screening. Appointments to be effective August 31 , 1983. VOTE 4 - 0 in favor. The Firefighters Association requested Executive Session to discuss the character of an individual . After discussion with Town Counsel , the request was denied since the Open Meeting Law requires written notice of 48 hours to the individual concerned. Randall Rosano, William Protulis were present to discuss 8 Grievances filed by Fire Fighters Association Local : #1 Purchase of Bell Caps without bargaining for a change in working dress code - A second issue was added to original grievance (lack of safety equipment) thereby changing the grievance as presented. It was requested that Chief Dooley respond in writing to all grievances received by him in the future. Chief Dooley so noted and agreed to handle this procedure as the Board suggested. #2 Discussion of submitting a request for exchange of time, in writing, 72 hours in advance for approval or disapproval . Sel . DeBassio felt this is a procedural change. Chief Dooley said it was necessary under Management rights that he knows who will be available on each shift so the schedule can be evenly distributed. #3 Discussion of requiring a letter from Doctor in regards to certification of an illness. It was the concensus of the Board that the head of a department should have a right to expect a doctor's report if illness was for a questionable period of time. #4 Discussion of Mutual Aid agreement with the Town of Hull alleging Chief Dooley's failure to negotiate with Union in change of working conditions. This order is "on hold". Chief Hollingshead of Hull is on vacation - Chief Dooley would like to have a discussion when he gets back regarding this issue. (Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen August 18, 1983) Page 2 #5 Discussion of drill for night shifts - the Chief asserted that the scheduling of training drills for evening shifts is part of Chief' s management duties. The firefighters contended that there is a past practice that they drilled during day time hours only. #6 Discussion of unnecessary over time pertaining to Fire Prevention Officer. The Board discussed the fact that the position of Fire Prevention Officer can cause extra work due to Fire Prevention Activities and special skills are also required by this position. #7 Discussion of compensation to James P. Runey for being Acting Captain on January 1 , 2 and 3, plus holiday pay adjustment. Sel . England agreed with the grievant that the Town owe 3 day Acting Captain pay. Chief Dooley noted this is a prior fiscal year' s expense and should be submitted to Special Town Meeting for approval . #8 Discussion of 1% base salary for clothing allowance for Firefighter' s Paul Bilodeau and ERic Wenzlow and EMTIC and Master Mehanic compensation. The Firefighters Association asserted that none of these stipends should be paid on a pro rata basis but should be based on the full annual salary. There was a general consensus of the Board that the Clothing Allowance should be paid on the basis of a full annual salary but the EMTIC and Master Mechanic stipends should be prorated from the date of appointment. The Board requested procedure to set up Screening Process for Labor Counsel from Town Counsel . Town Counsel suggested: 1 ) Getting a rating on the applicants through Markdale Hubble - A,B,C,O 2) Interview A and B. 3) Get references ® of the Selected nominees - Executive Secretary Lanza was requested to follow this procedure for next week' s meeting. Preliminary List of Articles were discussed and also several articles that are expected to be received for Special Town Meeting. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the Boards written decision, as amended, not to terminate Joseph L. Laugelle as Landfill Supervisor. VOTE 3-0-1 in favor, Sel . Laugelle abstained. The Board requested Executive Secretary Lanza to check with Chief Kealey regarding the Ice Cream Truck operated by William Madden - is it in fact doing business out- side the parking lot at Sandy Beach without a proper license, and to check the safety and legality of space used for parking truck. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by SE] . Laugelle, to accept with regret the resignation of Walter F. Sullivan as a member of the Cohasset Conservation Commission. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio, to accept with regret the re- signation of W. Chester Browne as an alternative member of the Cohasset Common Historic Commission. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Executive Secretary Lanza and Sel . Mitman will be representatives at the Board of Health' s Meeting on August 25, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. 43 Elm St. , to discuss Straits Pond. 11 : 15p.m. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. , VOTE 4-0 in favor. Appvd: Date: Ap vd: Chairman AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD AUGUST 24, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on August 18, 1983, and the minutes of Executive Session of August 18, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants . D. Scheduled Action Items. E. Old Business : 1 ) Drainage - Ledgewood Drive 2) Decision - Fire Department Grievances 1) Bell Caps 2) 72 hour advance written request for exchange of time 3) Requirement for Certification of illness 4) Change of mutual aid agreement with Town of Hull 7 5) Drilling during evening hours 6) Overtime - Fire Prevention Officer 7) Acting Captain's Pay - Firefighter Runey 8) Clothing Allowance for probationary firefighters and EMTIC and Master Mechanic pay. 3) Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles - hearing and recommendations. 4) Labor Counsel - Screening process F. New Business: 1 ) Request for change in scheduled evening of regular Selectmen' s Meeting. 2) Request to discontinue services to Tad Lane , a private way. 3) Notice to unakhorized persons opening and closing tide gates at Straits Pond. 4) Application for one day liquor license by Yacht Club on Yacht club premises on September 2, 1983, 6 p.m. to 1 a .m. 9/3/83. 5) Request by Cohasset Dramatic Club to use Town Hall Auditorium, Sunday, 9/18/83 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. 6) Town Counsel - Accountability to Board of Selectmen. 7) Call Fire Department - Captain Bernard J. Salvador. F G. Correspondence/reading . G6 Agenda for Selectmen' s Meeting 8/24/83 Page 2 H. Other business that may properly come before the Board: 1) Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining and Pending Litigation. I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment i 3 i i i a i i 1 i i l G� REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON AUGUST 24, 1983 (8:00 P.M. ) MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel, Mitman to accept the Minutes of the August 18, 1983 Selectmen's Meeting as amended. It was noted that the minutes are in good form and that form should be used in the future. VOTE 5 - 0 in favor. Amendment and approval of the Executive Session minutes was postponed to Exec. Session. MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel. Mitman, SECONDED by Sel. England to insert an Article for Special Town Meeting on Drainage - Ledgewood Drive (price not including rocks and boulders) and recommend its passage. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Decisions on the Fire Department Grievances 1) Bell Caps MOVED by England, SECONDED by Sel, Mitman that this grievance be denied. VOTE 4-0-1 (Chairman McArthur abstaining as she was not here during hearing) It was noted that the Fire Chief has the requisite authority under the management clause of the contract to decide which type of dress code will be worn. ® 2) 72 Hour advance written request for exchange of time MOVED by Sel. Mitman, SECONDED by Sel. DeBassio to accept the grievance as written. VOTE 4-0-1 It was felt that it would be reasonable for the Chief to deny a request for exchange of time if the granting of the request jeopardized the department training schedule. 3) Requirement for Certification of Illness MOVED by Sel. Mitman, SECONDED by Sel. DeBassio to accept this grievance. VOTE 4-0-1 It was the consensus of the Board that it was not unreasonable to require certification of illness in the case of illnesses of two days or more and that such requirement should be a subject of collective bargaining. 4) Change of mutual aid agreement with Town of Hull MOVED by Sel. DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman grievance be rejected as a Moot Point and not an issue to be discussed by the Board. VOTE 4-0-1 in favor. 5) Drilling during evening hours v MOVED by Sel. Mitman, SECONDED by Sel. England that this grievance be denied. VOTE 4-0-1 in favor. Continued Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting August 24, 1983 Page 2 6) Over-time - Fire Prevention Officer MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman that this grievance be rejected. VOTE 4-0-1 in favor, 7) Acting Captaints Pay - Firefighter Runey MOVED by Sel. Mitman, SECONDED by Sel. England that we owe this money to Runey, and that it should go to Special Town Meeting - Prior year's bills. VOTE 4-0-1 in favor. 8) Clothing Allowance for probationary firefighters - EMTIC AND Master Mechanic Pay. MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Set, Mitman that these are separate issues. VOTE 4-0-1 in favor. MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to accept the payment in full for the clothing allowance for the year. (credit a bill of prior fiscal year). VOTE 4-0-1 in favor. MOVED by England, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to reject grievance for EMTIC and Master Mechanic Pay. VOTE 4-0-1 in favor. WARRANT ARTICLES - Proposed for Special Town Meeting 9_/20/83 1• MOVED by Sel. Mitman, SECONDED by Sel. Laugelle to insert the. Article to raise and appropriate $55K to pay bills of prior fiscal years and to recommend the passage of the Article. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The Board recommended that a list of the accounts and amounts be drawn up and available at Town Meeting. 2. MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. Laugelle to combine #2 and #3 regarding fence repairs at Government Island and Minot Light Template. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 3. MOVED by Sel. England, SECONDED by Sel. DeBassio to insert the Article to raise and appropriate $800. to repair flood gate leading from James Brook into Cohasset Harbor and recommend its passage. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 4. MOVED by Sel. Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to insert and recommend its passage to close the Town Way running from South Main Street to the Municipal Parking lot.. VOTE 5-0 in favor 5. MOVED by Sel. DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to insert and recommend the passage of an Article to appropriate mon%to lace -Posts T�??d erect ,fencing to effect the closing of the Town Way�ruA?`ngU�rom ,ou.�hlain Street to the Parking Lot. VOTE 5-0 in favor. (Harold Litchfield to get prices for chain and/or fence etc. ) 94 Continued Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting August 24, 1983 Page 3 WARRANT ARTICLES - continued 6.. Superintendent Crowell entered the meeting to explain Article. #6 damage done to Sullivan Gymnasium. MOVED by Sel. Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to insert and recommend the passage of this Article to appropriate $10.7K to repair water damage done to the Sullivan Gymnasium floor. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 7. Superintendent Crowell explained the Article submitted to transfer funds to hire employee and purchase masonry. It was the consensus of the Board that the article to appropriate or transfer from available funds $20K to hire an employee and purchase masonry and other supplies for masonry work to be completed on Cohasset Schools be inserted but the Board requests the Advisory Committee"s impact before deciding whether or not to recommend the article's passage. 8. Ben Curley, Water Department, entered the meeting to explain Article #8 to transfer funds. MOVED by Sel. Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel. England to insert Article to appropriate $3,700. from Water Available Surplus and transfer to Water Department General Expense appropriation for unclassified supplies and recommend its passage, VOTE 5-0 in favor. 9. John Mullett entered the meeting with David Chittim to explain the amendments to by-laws re. classifications of Library Pages. MOVED by Set. Laugelle, SECONDED by DeBassio to insert and recommend the Article to amend Personnel By-laws to establish three classifications of Library Pages and establish hourly rates therefore. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 10. Harold Litchfield was present to explain Article 10 Work Zone Protection Kit. MOVED by Sel. DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel. Laugelle to insert and recommend the Article for purchase of work zone Protection Kit from unreserved Fund balance $2K. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 11. Charles DeSantis entered the meeting to explain Article #11 to transfer money from available funds for the purchase of water saving devices for all residences connected to the Town's Sewer System. It was the consensus of the Board not to take any action oM this Article and to request the Advisory Committee's 12. Charles DeSantis discussed the Article to appropriate $86,600, for the preparation of alternative and innovative facilities plans for waste water management for the entire town as proposed in the Ward Engineering Associates preliminary study and to transfer this sum previously raised and appropriated but unexpended under Article 4 at the Regul r Town Meeting on April 4, 1983, It was the consensus of the Board to recommend from the floor of the meeting. I v' Continued Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting August 24, 1983 Page 4 WARRANT ARTICLES - continued 13. Bernard Salvador entered the meeting to explain this article. MOVED by SE1. Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel. England, to insert and recommend an Article to raise and appropriate $300. for the repair and maintenance of portable radios for the CAll Firefighters. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 14. It was discussed that the Board will appoint a Committee to study and investigate the alternative of ambulance service delivery be private contractor(so, Richard Conley said he was a member of a former study committee. 15. MOVED by Sel. Mitman, SECONDED by Sel. England to insert and recommend an Article to install a catch basin at lower Ledgewood Drive to alleviate drainage problem there. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 16. MOVED by Sel. Mitman, SECONDED by Sel, DeBassio to insert the Proposed Article from the Board of Health regarding release of responsibility of Landfill, but not to recommend its passage. VOTE 4-0-1 Sel. Laugelle abstaining. Richard Conley was present to report status of Doctor's Report - he will be out 6 more weeks (included in that time is a vacation period). He had not reported to Chief Dooley and the Board suggested he do so either verbally or in writing. Labor Counsel Screening was discussed and the Board agreed to have a Special Meeting for interviewing 4 of the selected candidates on Monday, September 12, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. Richard Henderson to be present and each interview will be a half hour in length. Candidates selected from list P, 14, 15 & 19. There was a discussion of change in scheduled evening of regular Selectmen's Meeting. It was the consensus of the Board to set up agenda so that Exec. Secretary would not need to be available during the first hour of the meetings. The request to discontinue services to Tad Lane (a private way) was discussed and the Board requested Exec, Sec. Lanza discuss this will Harold Litchfield and the matter will be taken under advisement until further information is received. MOVED by Sel. DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel. England to accept the posting of a sign requested by Town of Hull regarding notice to unathorized persons opening and closing the tide gates at Straits Pond. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel. Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to grant a one day liquor license to the Yacht Club on Sept. 2 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. 9/3/83. VOTED 3-0-2 in favor. Sel. McArthur and Sel. DeBassio not voting. Mr. Peter Kulturides spoke against the Board decision as no one was present from the Yacht Club. There was a consensus of the Board to reivew the Liquor License procedure to see if it has been adopted into procedure to have a member present ' during request for 1 day liquor license. MOVED by Set. Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel. England to grant the Cohasset Dramtic Club use of the Town Hall Auditorium, Sunday 9/18/83 2p.m. to Sp.m. for try outs. VOTE 5-0 in favor. I. • Continued Minutes of Selectmen's Meeting August 24, 1983 Page 5 i There was a consensus of the Board that the Town Counsel Accountability to Board of Selectmen: submitted by Chairman McArthur, be incorporated into the existing policy. Discussion regarding Streetlight List - it was the consensus of the. Board to request the services of the Fire Chief, Police Chief and Rocco Laugelle to take over the duties of streetlights and to get a figure as to how many the town can turn on (a cost estimate). Also to request Harold Litchfield to assist in research of streetlights. It was the consensus of the Board to use Rudden for the screening for new I police officers and ask him if he will conform with the category we need for screening of offiers. I MOVED by Sel . England , SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining and Pending litigation. VOTE 5-0 in favor. I r 11:27 p.m. fApproved Date APProved 44al4rm i i I i I I I i I i r 1 `� AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1983 Drawing for two for the First Monday of October Drawing for two for the First Monday of December A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting held on August 24, 1983 and minutes of executive session held on August 24, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury 4Jarrants D. Scheduled Action Items : E. Old Business : 1 . Lease of Government Island Parking Lot by Hugo' s Lighthouse. 2. Special Town Meeting a) recommendation re: Article 13. b) assignment of Warrant Articles by Chairman 3. Amend Policy for one day licenses (liquor) F. New Business : 1 . Application by Boston Gas Co. , for permit to open street to run a new gas supply to 43 Tower Lane. 2. Request by Hull Highway Department to use North Cohasset Fire Station for storage. 3. Appoint checkers to work the Special Town Meeting 9/20/83. 4. Decision - disposition of FY 84 Chapter 70 Passthrough Aid to S.S. Regional Vocational Technical High School . 5. Discussion Regional Service Delivery Feasibility Study Grants. 6. Roles, duties and responsibilities of the Executive Secretary. G. Corresspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1) Executive Session - to discuss pending litigation and strategies with respect to collective bargaining. I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of Selectmen 's meeting held on August 24, 1983 as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of executive session held on August 24, 1983 as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of executive session held on August 18, 1983 as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. There was a drawing for two traverse jurors for the First Monday of October as follows : Jacquelyn Noonan , 26 Ash Street and Jeffry C. Waal , 36 Old Pasture Road. There was a drawing for two traverse jurors for the First Monday of Decebmer as follows : ' eland H. Jenkins , 301 Forest Avenue and Howard Songer, 305 Fairoaks Lane. Chairman McArthur announced that the lease of Government Island parking lot by Hugo' s Light- house will not be discussed because Town Counsel has not reviewed it yet. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to recommend the passage of Article 13 in the warrant for the September 20, 1983 Special Town Meeting to accept an anonymous gift in the amount Of $10,000.00 for the purpose of establishing a fund to be known as the "William Ripley, Jr. Athletic Fund". VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur assigned warrant articles to the members of the Board as follows : Article # 1 McArthur 9 Mitman 2 Laugelle 10 DeBassio 3 Laugelle 11 DeBassio 4 Mitman 12 Mitman 5 Mitman 13 England 6 McArthur 14 DeBassio 7 McArthur 15 Laugelle 8 England 16 England The Policy for One Day Liquor Licenses was amended to require the presence of the applicant, or a representative, at the Selectmen's meeting when the application is presented. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to grant permission to the Boston Gas Co. to en the street to run a new gas supply to 43 Tower Lane. �E 5-0 in favor. I REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to permit the Hull Highway Department `o use the North Cohasset Fire Station for storage and that the use of the building ind its contents shall be under the control of the Superintendent of Cohasset Tree & Park Department, and that a hold-harmless waiver be obtained from the Town of Hull for any theft or damage that may occur to their equipment. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Sel . Laugelle abstained. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to approve the list of checkers for the Special Town Meeting. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Discussion of the matter of disposition of FY 84 Chapter 70 Passthrough Aid to S.S. Re- gional Vocational Technical Highschool was postponed until Richard Silvia can be at the meeting to make a presentation. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to grant permission for the Highway Surveyor to do work on the following private ways : Rust Way, Gammons Road, Government Island, Steep Rocks, Fair Oaks Lane, Windsor Road, and Westgate Lane. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to grant permission for the Highway Surveyor to do work at 107, 109 and Ill Atlantic Avenue. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The Selectmen, Police Chief and Fire Chief will tour town-owned buildings on Saturday , September 24 at 8:30 a.m. to review the need for repair costs for next year' s budget. executive Secretary Lanza was instructed to prepare a press release requesting applicants for an Ambulance Study Committee and to set up interviews. Selectman DeBassio discussed the appointment of 2 members to serve on a transportation sub-committee of the Tri-Town Commission and 2 members to serve on a solid waste sub-committee. Selectman DeBassio stated that Martha Gjesteby has agreed to serve on the Transportation sub- committee. The Board instructed Executive Secretary Lanza to contact Don DeMichele, Priscilla Tebbetts and Richard Murphy to see if they are interested in serving on the solid waste sub- committee. Selectman England recommended that the Board make an advisory opinion regarding the application of Yankee Oil Co. for a zoning variance to the Board of Appeals and it was decided that the matter would be placed on the agenda for the next Selectmen ' s meeting. Robert Booth, Chairman, Board of Appeals , was present to again request that an appointment of a secretary for this Board be made. 9:00 p.m. Sally Davenport , Cohasset Riding Club, was present to request permission to hold their annual horse show on September 11 , 1983. MOVED by Selectmen DeBassio, SECONDED by Set . Laugelle to support this activity and notify the Police Department. VOTE 5-0 in favor. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1983 (continued) At 9:07 P.M. there was a discussion of the role, duties, and responsibilities of the Executive Secretary. It was the consensus of the Board that Selectmen DeBassio and Mitman would meet with the Executive Secretary to discuss his role, duties and responsibilities. At 9:36 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and not to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor.- Chairman McArthur aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . Mitman aye Sel . England aye Sel . Laugelle aye Approved: Date: Approved: Chrm6 . I (o; AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1983 .A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting held on September 7, 1983 and minutes of executive session held on September 7, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items: 1 ) 8: 15 pm Dog Hearing-dog owned by Robert N. McClellan, Jr. 2) 8:30 Bid Opening- painting and sandblasting Bates Building 3) 8:40 Cohasset Harbor Committee - discussion re Fish Pier. 4) 8:50 Request by South Shore Bus Tours Inc. to establish an additional South Shore route running through Cohasset 5) 9:00 Request by Health Agent to have a private way opened to ascertain origin of septic system feeder pipe. E. Old Business : 1 ) Special Town Meeting a) Article 11 - indefinite postponement b) Article 12 - recommendation 2) Disposition of additional Chapter 70 Aid to South Shore Regional Vocational School F. New Business : 1 ) Designate Special Town Counsels , Robert Smart Jr. and Thomas Brachen as Special Municipal Employees 2) Appoint Selectmen ' s designees for collective bargaining 3) Advisory opinion to Zoning Board of Appeals for variance by Yankee Oil Co. 4) Appoint John Slater III as Assistant Town Counsel 5) Request by Eastern Edison Co. to discontinue unmetered spot lights on Soh(ier Street. G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment i REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1983 Present : Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman and England and Executive Secretary Lanza (Selectmen Laugelle and DeBassio absent) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of regular meeting held on September 7, 1983 as presented. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of executive session held on September 7, 1983 as presented. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman that Town Hall be open (the day before Vet- eran ' s Day) on Thursday, November 10, 1983 from 8:30 am to 4 :30 pm and that Town Hall be open (the day after Thanksgiving holiday) on Friday, November 25, 1983 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and to post and announce these hours in the press. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint John Slater III as Assistant Town Counsel . VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to designate Special Town Counsels Robert Smart Jr. and Thomas Bracken as Special Municipal Employees. VOTE 3-0 in favor. At 8: 15 p.m. there was a hearing on complaints against the dog owned by Robert N. McClellan, Jr. of 29 Oak Street. Chairman McArthur read the dog officer's order of restraint for the McClellan dog. Pictures were submitted by the complainants , Mr. & Mrs. Richard Poland, of the dog seen loose after the order. After the procedures for con- ducting the dog hearing were carried out , it was the agreement of the Board that the restraint order on this dog be complied with. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint Mr. H. Richard Maichle of Wood Way as a member of the Conservation Commission. (to fill the unexpired term created by Walter Sullivan ' s resignation.) VOTE 3-0 in favor. At 8:30 p.m. bids were opened for painting and sandblasting the Bates Building as follows: 1 ) A.M.E.X. , North Weymouth- $2,075. (bid deposit of $100.) 2) John Sadler, 18 Elm Street - $4,600. (bid deposit) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to take these bids under advisement. VOTE 3-0 in favor. At 8:30 p.m. Charles Fink, Chairman, Harbor Study Committee, was present to inform the Board that the bill for 50% funding of the Government Island Wharf/fish pier renovations is dead. Appreciation from the Board was given for the many hours given on this project and support was given for seeking new funding sources. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1983 (continued) At 8:45 pm Jeffry Miller of South Shore Bus Tours, Inc. , Braintree, was present to seek a license to operate a commuter bus via 3A through Cohasset to the Commuter Boat in Hingham. The location of bus stops, parking, and time limit of license were concerns discussed by the Board. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED BY Sel . Mitman to approve the issuing of this license on a 90 day (commencing w/ the M.B.T.A' s issuance of its 90 day temporary license) experimental basis and contingent on an acceptable plan for bus stops on Rte.3A. Richard Silvia was present to seek support for recovering a portion of Chapter 70 aid for the S.S. Voc. Tech High School . Executive Secretary Lanza advised the Board of Selectmen that a vote to permit S.S. Voc Tech High School to retain a % of the additional Chapter 70 aid would have no effect since it would require concurrence of the Boards of Selectmen in 5 other member towns and that concurrence has not been given. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to permit the South Shore Voc. Tech High School to retain $988. of the additional Chapter 70 pass through-aid desig- nated for Cohasset and use remaining $2735. to reduce the local FY 84 Assessment by the School . VOTE 3-0 in favor. At 9:35 p.m. there was a break of 5 minutes. At 9 :40 p.m. the Executive Secretary gave a report regarding the request from Eastern Edison Co. to discontinue unmetered spot lights on Soher Street and recommendations of the Wire Superintendent and Police Chief. It was the consensus of the Board to postpone this matter until the full board is present,and Selectmen Laugelle could explore more options. It was agreed to postpone discussion of an Advisory opinion regarding the variance by Yankee Oil Co. for another week. The Sewer Commissioners were present for a discussion of Article 11 and 12 in the Special Town Meeting warrant. It is recommended that Article 11 be indefinitely postponed and it was MOVED by Selectman England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to recommend the passage of article 12. VOTE 3-0 in favor. The Executive Secretary reported that due to pollution from streams near Whitehead, the clam flats may be closed by the Shellfish Division of DEQE. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint Mary Davis as a part-time clerk to the Board of Appeals. VOTE 3-0 in favor. At 10:35 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to adjourn the meeting. VOTE 3-0 in favor. Apprvd qk w" Date: Apprvd Chair an REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 21 , 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza (Selectman Laugelle absent) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of regular meeting held on September 14, 1983 as amended. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the treasury warrant as pres- ented. VOTE 4-0 in favor. The request for a transfer from the Reserve Fund for painting and sandblasting the Bates Building was discussed. The Town Accountant recommended a transfer and the Board concluded that, for the longest life for the exterior of the building, the transfer should be completed for sandblasting and staining. Regarding the request of Mrs. Noreen Campedelli , 14 Tad Lane, that no work be done on this private way, it was the conclusion of the Board to continue maintenance, repair and snowplowing services to Tad Lane after determining the desires of other residents there through a written poll . MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint Mark M. Kiley as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with term expiring on June 30, 1985. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to follow the recommendations of Eastern Edison Co. regarding the unmetered spot lights on SohQ.2r Street. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to amend the term of office for the appointment of Barbara Power on the Zoning Board of Appeals to expire in 1985 instead of 1986. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to appoint Herbert P. Vanderlugt as an alternate member of the Cohasset Common Historic District Commission to expire in 1986. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint Katherine M. McGrath as a member of the Council for the Aging to expire in 1985. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint Vivian McCormack as a member of the Council for the Aging to expire in 1984. VOTE 4-0 in favor. It was agreed by the Board to write a note of sympathy and appreciation to the family of Dorothy Morse upon the event of her death. The Executive Secretary was instructed to write to the Chamber of Commerce to let them know of the Board' s interest in attending a future Chamber of Commerce meeting. 1 !p REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 21 , 1983 (continued) At 8:30 p.m. Chief Dooley was present to discuss the hours of operation for the fire horn at Fire Headquarters. It was the consensus of the Board to set a four week trial period to leave the horn off from 7pm to lam and that Chief Dooley should return in 30 days with a recommendation. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to grant permission to the boy scouts to use the Town Hall parking lot and water for a car wash to raise funds for the Nardo family. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to appoint the law firm of Holland, Crowe & Drachman as Labor Counsel for I year or until the settlement of police and fire agreements and to request Philip G. Boyle as the principle negotiator. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to notify applicants for Class I , II , and III automobile dealers licenses in advance to provide documentation of payment of taxes and that they read the rules and regulations on the applications forms. VOTE 4-0 in favor. The Executive Secretary was instructed to get other department?s input before issuing Class I , II , and III dealer' s licenses for zoning, fire safety, health concerns etc. Changes were made on the Proposed Charge for the Ambulance Study Committee. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to accept the Charge for the Ambulance (W Study Committee as amended. VOTE 4-0 in favor. It was noted that there were no bidders for the old computer, and the Executive Secretary was instructed to ask the Superintendent of Schools if he would be interested in it for instructional purposes and if not to ask the Superintendent of the Regional Vocational School . Executive Secretary Lanza announced that there is a Selectmen' s Meeting Agenda Planner in the office for those who have an interest to be included on agendas for future meetings. At 9:40 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and not to return to open session. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman England aye Apprvd: Date: � Apprvd � Chrmn. 11l AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting held on September 21 , 1983 and executive session held on September .21 , 1983 and of Special Meeting Executive Session held on September 24, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items : 1 ) 8: 10 pm Historical Commission - Harborwalk historical sites 2) 8:45 pm Application by Bill Hapeman d/b/a Atlanticar for Class II , Second Hand Motor Vehicle License 3) 9:00 South Shore Bus Tours Inc. - Plan for bus stops on Rte 3A E. Old Business: 1) Vote of no confidence in Fire Chief - response 2) Town Hall & Municipal Garage Study Committees F. New Business: 1 ) Request by American Field Service Club to use Town Hall parking lot for car wash on October 1 , 1983. 2) Tri-town Commission - sub committee appointments 3) Ambulance Study Committee appointments 4) Fire Department training G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and the character of an individual . I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 Present: Vice-Chairman Mitman and Selectmen Laugelle and DeBassio and Executive Secretary Lanza (Selectman England absent) 8:25 Chairman McArthur present. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of regular meeting held on September 21 , 1983 as amended. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to approve the minutes of executive session held on September 24, 1983 as amended. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 3-0 in favor. At 8:08 pm Noel Ripley and Patricia Murphy, members of the Historical Commission, were present to request approval of a "Captain's Walk" at Cohasset Harbor. A plan depict- ing the 3 sign locations and 10 stations was submitted. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the "Captain' s Walk" VOTE 3-0 in favor. At 8:15 William Hapeman, Manager, Atlanticar, was present to apply for a Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer' s License at 508 Chief Justice Cushing Highway. A plan was submitted. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to grant a Class II license to Atlanticar with the stipulation that it be limited to 20 cars on display and/or sale. ® VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to grant permission for the Ameri- can Field Service club to use the Town Hall parking lot for a car wash on October 1 , 1983 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm and to use the water faucet at the rear of Town Hall . VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to designate Donald DeMichele, 264 Jerusalem Road, as Cohasset' s representative to the Tri-Town Commission Sub- Committee on Regional Solid Waste Disposal . VOTE 3-0 in favor. At 8:25pm Chairman McArthur entered the meeting MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to designate Martha Gjesteby, 81 Old Pasture Road, as Cohasset' s representative to the Tri-Town Commission Sub- Committee on Regional Transportation. VOTE 4-0 in favor. It was agreed by the Board to make it known that there is 1 more representative needed on each of the Tri-Town Commission's sub committees. At 8:35PM the response of the Board of Selectmen,dated 9/9/83,to the vote of no confidence,submitted by members of the Cohasset Fire Department, was read by Chairman McArthur, and Town Counsel ' s letter of September 12, 1983 to the Firefighter's Association was also read. Selectman Mitman stated that since the vote of no confidence was not supported by any documented deficiencies on the Fire Chief's part, the vote of no confidence is without substance and rejected. ti3 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to appoint Arne Gjesteby, Dr. Steven Golden, Pamela Johansen, Roy Fitzsimmons, and Capt. Mark Trask to the Ambulance Study Committee and Chief Martin Dooley as an ex-officio (non-voting) member. VOTE 4=0 in favor. Chief Dooley was present to discuss a firefighter training course, provided by the Mass. Firefighting Academy, to be conducted at the Cohasset Fire Department on Oct. 8-9 and Nov. 5-6 for the review and approval of the Board. It was the consen- sus of the Board to approve the training program. At 9:05 Jeff Miller, General Manager, South Shore Bus Co. , Braintree, was present to report on the locations of the two bus stops for the commuter bus on Rte. 3A. Executive Secretary Lanza informed the Board that he met with the Police Dept. Safety Officer, Clifford Jones,and Jeff Miller to review the bus stop plan and that the bus stops proposed are acceptable from a public safety standpoint. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to grant a "street license" under Chapter 159A, M.G.L.A. , to South Shore Bus Co. to operate a commuter bus on Route 3A from the Scituate town line to the Hingham town line with two bus stops: 1) Cushing Plaza near the intersection of 3A and Beechwood St. 2) Intersection of 3A & King St. , commensurate with MBTA and Mass. DPU licenses, and get a report from the safety officer of Cohasset Police Dept. after 90 days. VOTE 3-0 (Sel . DeBassio abstained) . Executive Secretary Lanza was instructed to set the date for a tour of public safety building for Advisory Board sub-committees. The Board will meet on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 pm instead of October 19. At 7:30 there will be an executive session for Personnel Committee and Labor Counsel to discuss roles re: negotiations- regular meeting to begin at 8:30 pm. At 9:40 pm it was MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and the character of an individual and not return to open session. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman DeBassio aye Apprvd: Date: P P �! Chrmn. f(. j AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 5, 1983 Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting held on September 28 and executive session held on Sept. 28,and executive session minutes held on Sept. 21 . C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items: 08: 15 Alfred Odermatt - role as Energy Coordinator 2) 8:40 Strait' s Pond - discussion w/ area residents about potential resolutions 3) 9:00 Advisory Comm. - coordinating budgeting activities S town meeting recommendations. E. Old Business : - 1) Final Disposition - painting and sandblasting Bates Bldg. i r. New Business: 1) Cohasset Community Center - request to use Town Hall , October 22, 1983 for Junior High School dance. G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board Executive session to discuss pending litigation. I . Public i J. Press Adjournment i i i REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 5, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman , Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of executive session held on September 21 , 1983, as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of executive session helyy���p September 28, 1983 as amended. VOTE 4-0-1rl favor (Sel . England abstained) . MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to approve the minutes of regular meeting held on September 28, 1983 as amended. VOTE 4-0'1irF'"?avor (Sel . England abstained.) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Regarding the request from Cohasset Community Center to use Town Hall Auditorium for a Junior High School dance, it was agreed to have the applicant present before the Board. There was a consensus that all applicants should be present before obtaining permission to use Town Hall Auditorium. At 8:30 p.m. Atty. Sullivan and the general counsel and chief financial officer for Yankee Oil and Gas , Inc. were present to express their concern that litigation now pending in Norfolk Superior Court between the Board of Appeals and Planning Board might be terminated. Atty. Sullivan read the list of Zoning Board of Appeals conditions for a variance which Yankee Oil and Gas Co. is willing to comply with. Chairman McArthur said since pending litigation is involved, the matter should be discussed in executive session. At 8:45 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Aronivici , 619 Jerusalem Rd. , were present to discuss potential resolutions to the problems of Strait' s Pond. Executive Secretary Lanza reported that the joint grant application put together with the Town of Hull was already sent in and that the flood gate will be completed in the Spring. The execu- tive secretary was instructed to set up a joint meeting with Hull Selectmen to formulate a plan to address the Strait 's Pond problems. At 9:00 p.m. Advisory Board members , Dormitzer, Koed, Neelon , Pratt and Lagrotteria, were present to discuss coordinating budgeting activities and town meeting recommenda- tions . Considerable discussion ensued over whether the Selectmen should print their recommendations in the warrant along with the Advisory Committee recommendations and there was a consensus by the Board of Selectmen that it should include its recommenda- tions in the warrant. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . England to postpone sandblasting and painting of the Bates Building until funds are available in the Spring of 1984. VOTE 5-0 in favor. p It was the agreement of the Board to tour the police and fire station on Sunday, October 9, 1983 at 9:00 a.m. with representatives from the Advisory Committee and the Capital Budget Committee to determine the need for capital improvements. M000" ►(6 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 5, 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the request for vaca- tion by the Superintendent of Wires, Steve Wigmore. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 9:55 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio that the Board go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and that it may or may not return to open session and that it may or may not recess until tomorrow. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman England aye Appvd: Date: GG Apprvd: Chrman i 3 1 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SELECTMEN'S MEETING HELD AT 9:00 A.M.-OCTOBER 8,, 1983 in the Coffee Room on Town Hall. Present: Chairman McArthur, Sel. Laugelle, Sel. Mitman, Sel. DeBassio and Executive Ce Secretary Lanza. The Selectmen asked Executive ,Secretary Lanza to ascertain whether or not the inspection report completed by the Department of Public Safety on Cohasset's Ambulance indicated any adverse conditions. At 9:30 a.m. Robin Suhrbier entered the meeting to discuss the Cohasset Community Center's application to have a junior high school dance in the Town Hall Auditorium on October 22, 1983, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mrs. Suhrbier stated that the dance was planned for 7th and 8th graders and that the Community Center had already arranged for a Disc Jockey, 20 chaperons, a detail police officer, chaperons stationed outside and chaperons stationed to prevent children from going back stage. The Board of Selectmen agreed to allow the Community Center in cooperation with the Cohasset Parent School Organization to use the Town Hall Auditorium for a Junior High School Dance on October 22, 1983 from 6:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. provided that it make the necessary arrangements ment i one d. VOTE 4-0. After a brief discussion about performance evaluations for Department Heads, the Board of Selectmen instructed Executive Secretary Lanza to develop and design a written performance evaluation system and bring it to the Board of Selectmen in the form of a proposal for its approval. In regards to department head reporting, the Board of Selectmen agreed that certain department heads should report, both verbally and in writing, to the Board Selectmen through the Executive Secretary on a periodic basis. There was a census reached that Set. DeBassio and Executive Secretary Lanza should develop a simple reporting system to be discussed. with the department heads at a department head meeting in early November and formally approved by the Board of Selectmen at its scheduled meeting on November 9, 1983. MOVED by Sel. Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to appoint Attorney's Anthony Feehary,Jeffrey Bates and Alan Van Gestel of the law firm Goodwin, Procter & Hoar as Special Municipal Employees within the -meaning of Chapter 268A. in order to avoid any conflicts of interests while performing legal services for the Town of Cohasset. VOTE 4-0. The Board of Selectmen instructed Executive ,Secretary Lanza to write a letter to the Ambulance Study Committee reminding them that they should keep minutes, post their meetings in the Town Clerk's office and select a regular meeting day at a time convenient to its members. There was a consensus reached that Sel. DeBassio should be the Selectmen liaison to the Ambulance Study Committee. Chairman McArthur reminded the Board that there is a vacancy on both the Capital Budget Committee and on the Disposal Area Study Committee due to Ernest Stevens' transfer out of -the Town of Cohasset. The Board of Selectmen instructed Executive Secretary Lanza to remind Town Moderator William Weeks that there is a vacancy on the_. Capital Budget Cori ttee. �lectmen Laugelle departed the meeting at 10:15 a.m. continued Special Selectmen's Meeting 9:00 a.m. , October 8, 1983 - page 2 Executive Secretary Lanza informed the Board of Selectmen that the fiscal O year 1984 First Notice Property Tax Bills have not been mailed to the Town's 'Tax payers and that in anticipation of there non mailing by January 1984, the Town Treasurer has, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, floated a short term borrowing of $2,500,000. (Two million - five hundred thousand dollars). Exec. Secretary Lanza stated that he pointed out in August of 1983, that it would probably be necessary to send out Estimated Tax Bills in October of 1983, in anticipation of the delay in sending out Tax Bills created by the completion of the revaluation project , the certification of new values, the approval of the Fiscal 1984 Tax Rate, and the automation of property tax billing on the Town's Central Computer System for the first time with untrained personnel and an untested software package. The Board of Selectmen instructed Executive Secretary Lanza to attempt to arrange a meeting with Chairman of the Board of Assessors-BrianInilkin, ur and Exec. Town Accountant William Signorelli, Selectmen. Clifford Mitman, Secretary Lanza on Tuesday, October 11, at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the matter. In response to the Board of Selectmen's request for a clarification of Bob Booth's status of appointment on the Zoning Board of Appeals, Executive Secretary Lanza informed the Board of Selectmen that at the meeting of September 21, 1983 it voted to appoint 'Mark Kiley. He further stated that since Mark Kiley has not officially begun his term by presenting himself to the Town Clerk to be officially sworn into office, Bob Booth may remain on the Zoning Board of Appeals until Mark Kiley"s appointment becomes effective. The Board of Selectmen instructed Executive Secretary Lanza to draft a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals suggesting that they reorganize and select a new chairman. The letter should also indicate that Bob Booth's tenure on the Zoning Board of Appeals w3.11 end when the issues he has heard sitting on the Zoning Board of Appeals are resolved. The Board of Selectmen instructed Executive Secretary Lanza to draft a letter prepared for Chairman McArthur's signature, to State Representive Mary Jeanette Murray asking her to refrain from making public statements and persuasive phone calls to state officials on the Sewer issues, since the matter is now a matter of pending litigation that will be settled in Superior Court. There was a consensus reached that Representative Murray should not take any independent action in relation to the Sewer issue unless it is discussed with the appropriate local authorities in Cohasset. The Board of Selectmen made minor corrections in Executive Session Minutes of September 28, 1983. MOVED by Sel. Mitman, SECONDED by Sel. OeBassio to approve the Executive Session minutes of September 28, 1983 as corrected and have them retyped. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Set. DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel. Mitman to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 a.m. VOTE 3-0. AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 12, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on October 5, 1983 Review and approval of executive session minutes on October 5, 1983. Review and approval of minutes of meeting held on Saturday, October 8, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items: 1) 8:05 Ambulance Study - discussion and charge and start up 2) 8:20 Fire Department Grievances a) denial of request for exchange of time b) 40 hour work week- Firefighter - EMT trainees 3) 8:45 Bid opening - heating oil for town buildings 4) 9:00 Request by Lanata and Crossen Realty via Sealund Corp to temporarily close part of Cedar St. and reroute traffic to landfill E. Old Business: 1) Nominations for Town Hall and Municipal Garage Study Committees 2) Tri-town Commission subcommittee appointments F. New Business : 1) Accept John Roy' s resignation as alternate member of Zoning Brd. Appeals 2) Schedule meeting with Planning Board to discuss review and revision of Zoning By-Laws G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board I . Public 1 ) Executive session to discuss pending litigation J. Press K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 12, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman , Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of regular meeting held on October 5, 1983 as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the minutes of executive session on October 5, 1983 and meeting held on Sat. , October 8, 1983 next week. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the treasury warrant as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8: 15 p.m. newly appointed members of the Ambulance Study Committee, Roy Fitzsimmons , Arne Gjesteby, Dr. Steven Golden, Pamela Johansen , Mark Trask and ex-officio member M. Dooley were present to discuss the charge of this committee and the organization of their first meeting. It was the consensus of the Board that Roy Fitzsimmons conduct the first meeting as the Chairman pro-tem and that all members be supplied with a copy of the open meeting law. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint Deborah Cook as a member of the Tri -town Commission sub-committee on Solid Waste Disposal for an indefinite term. VOTED 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to accept with regret the resignation of John Roy as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. VOTE 5-0 in favor. A meeting will be scheduled next week with the Planning Board to discuss review and revision of zoning by-laws. At 8:20 p.m. Randy Rosano, Grievance Committee Chairman , and firefighters Protulis , Davis , Runey, Finegan , and Chief Dooley were present to discuss two fire department grievances in executive session. Chairman McArthur explained the open meeting laws regarding executive session. Executive Secretary Lanza explained that it was labor counsel ' s opinion that the Board should go into executive session to discuss grievances upon the insistence of the union representatives. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to go into executive session to discuss the grievances. VOTED 5-0 in favor Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman England aye At 8:43 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8:45 p.m. bids for heating oil for town buildings were opened as follows : 1 )Alltown Oil Co. , Weymouth - 91 .5 cents per gal . 2) Alco Oil Co. , Cohasset - 95.8 3) Williams Bros. Coal & Oil , Braintree-93. 3 4) Shawn Harris Co. , Scituate- 95.3 5) Bro(*on Nightingale, Braintree-93.7 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 12, 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to take these bids under advisement. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8:50 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to go into executive session to discuss the second fire department grievance. VOTED 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman England aye At 9:20 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Kevin Sealund of Sealund Corp. and John Lanata of Crossen and Lanata Realty, Police Safety Officer Jones and Highway Surveyor, Harold Litchfield, were present to discuss the request for a part of Cedar Street to be temporarily closed for the installation of a water main for Cedarledge Village. The safety officer recommended that the request be granted due to the amount of blasting, and the highway surveyor and fire chief had no objection. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to authorize the temporary closing of the portion of Cedar St. running from North Main Street to the entrance to the Cedar Street Landfill with the following conditions : ] ) the closing be limited to Mon.-Fri . 8am to 5pm 2) a lane be kept open for fire appara- tus & residents 3) a police detail with radio for residents 4) detour signs to dump 5) any other conditions supplied to the Executive Secretary by the public safety officer. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to request a permit bond to insure that the road is left in a condition to the satisfaction of the Highway Surveyor. VOTE 4-1 (Sel . Mitman opposed) Robert Davenport submitted a petition to the Board requesting the Board to stop all legal action between Cohasset Planning Board and Cohasset Board of Appeals regard- ing the Cox Estate variance. At 10:05 pm it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and not to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman England aye Approved Date: ApprovedA&1 'VLe SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 17, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, DeBassio, Laugelle, and England. Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman McArthur. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and not to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman England aye 173 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 18, 1983 A. Attendance B. 7:30 Executive Session to discuss strategies with respect to Collective Bargaining C. 8:30 pm Open Session Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on October 12, 1983 Review and approval of minutes of executive sessions on October 12, 1983 Review and approval of minutes of executive session on October 5, 1983 Review and approval of minutes of meeting held on Saturday, October 8, 1983 D. Signing of Treasury Warrants E. Scheduled Action Items: 1) 9:00 pm Mrs. Noreen Campedelli - Tad Lane 2) 9: 15 pm Cynthia Peters - application for a one day auctioneers license for "Under One Umbrella". F. Old Business: 1) Award heating oil bids 2) Decision-Fire Dept. grievances a) denial of request for exchange of time b) 40 hour work week- firefighter - EMTs 3) Nominations Town Hall and Municipal Garage Study Committees 4) Discussion- hiring of architect-structural engineer for rennovations for Public Safety Building G. New Business : 1) Discussion-storage & disposition of town records 2) Appoint alternate member to Arts Lottery Counsel 3) Plymouth County Commissioners - request to study possibility of moving the repeater site for Hingham-Hull-Cohasset-Scituate- Police Radio System. 4) Storage of unknown substances - rear of Fire Headquarters 5) Update on CATV Provisional License 6) Establishment of Strait's Pond Committee H. Correspondence/reading I . Other business that may properly come before the Board 1) Executive session to discuss pending litigation J. Public K. Press L. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 18, 1983 Present : Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, and England and Executive Secretary Lanza (Sel . DeBassio absent) . At 7:30 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss strategies with respect to collective bargaining. VOTE 4-0 in favor Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman England aye At 7:55 p.m. Sel . DeBassio entered the meeting. At 8:55 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of regular meeting held on October 12, 1983 as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of executive sessions on October 12, 1983 as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of execu- tive session held on October 5, 1983 as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of executive session held on October 8, 1983 as presented. VOTE 4-0-1 (Sel . England abstained due to absence) . Joseph McCool and Police Chief Kealey were present to discuss the potential relocation of the police radio system repeater site, Chief Kealey stated that the police department will support this proposal if there is no detrimental affect on the current communications system. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to notify the Plymouth County Commissioners of the board' s approval for the study of the relocation of the police radio repeater site from Turkey Hill in Hingham to Judge' s Hill in Scituate. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Noreen Campedelli , Tad Lane, was present to request clari- fication of Tad Lane as a deeded private way. Executive Secretary Lanza ex- plained that Tad Lane is legally a private way but is treated as a public way because it has been open to the public for more than year and is maintained by the Town. The executive secretary was instructed to get the original , or a copy of, a letter which Mrs . Campedelli said declares Tad Lane as a public way. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER la , 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to grant a one-day auctioneer license to Cynthia Peters of "Under One Umbrella", 215 CJC Way, to liquidate contents of antique shop on October 22, 1983• VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to award the contract for heating oil to Alltown Oil Co. , Weymouth, for the increment price as quoted of $.04 (total .915 per gal . delivered) effective Nov. 1 , 1983 until May 31 , 1984. VOTE 4-0-1 in favor (Sel . Laugelle abstained) . Chairman McArthur submitted a list of names to consider for nominations for the Town Hall and Municipal Garage Study Committees. Sel . DeBassio recommended some additional names. The list will be divided up and names checked for interest in serving. The list will be resubmitted at a later date. After discussing the hiring of an architect-structural engineer for renovations for the public safety building, it was decided that Sel . DeBassio would go over the repairs needed with the two chiefs and would submit a list. Executive Lanza was instructed to have the door at rear of fire station fixed and have the police and fire chief make up a list of repairs to the public safety building in preparation for the budget and the town meeting. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to appoint Sigrid Carey as an alternate member to the Arts Lottery Counsel for 2 years (expires Oct. 19,1985) • VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman Joseph McCool and an American Cablesystem representative were present to give an update on the CATV Provisional License. The executive secretary was instructed to solicit volunteers from related organizations to serve on a CATV Council . Executive Secretary Lanza called to the Board' s attention that unknown substances were stored at the rear of fire headquarters. If they are found to be hazardous waste materials ,he requested the Board' s support to get the money needed to remove them. It was the consensus of the Board to notify the Hull Selectmen that it is our Board' s recommendation to have 8 members on the Strait' s Pond Committee consisting of 1 neighbor, the executive secretary, the Board of Health agent , and the CZM representa- tive from each Town. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to accept gifts from unnamed donors of $2100. for the "Captain's Walk" project of the Historical Commission. VOTE 5-0 in favor. In view of Dr. Golden' s decision not to serve on the Ambulance Study Committee, it was decided to interview Hilja Bilodeau and Mark Friedman next week. At 10:31 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and not to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. d Chairman McArthur aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman England aye Selectman Laugelle aye appvd. `�" date r appvd. W4 . C/ �YIG��C�t �1/ AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 26, 1983 Jury drawing for 1 grand juror for 1st Tues. of Jan. Jury drawing for 2 traverse jurors for 1st Tues. of Jan. A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on October 18, 1983 Review and approval of executive session minutes of October 18, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants 0. Scheduled Action Items: 1) 8:05 P.M. Planning Board a) discussion--review and revision of zoning by-laws b) discussion-consolidation of Building Department into Bates Bldg. with planning, sewer and health depts. c) discussion- general enforcement of zoning by-law 2) 9:00 p.m. Interview Hilja Bilodeau-Ambulance Study Committee 3) 9:30 p.m. Police Dept. Grievance-nonposting of police prosecutor's position E. Old Business: ® 1) Hours of Operation - firehorn at Fire Headquarters 2) nomination town hall and municipal garage study committees 3) Fuel assistance program - update F. New Business: 1) Calendar year 1984 liquor license fees schedule 2) Resignation - Oliver Woodruff from Personnel Comm. 3) Discussion- use of Independence Building 4) Accept Dr. Steven Golden' s resignation from Ambulance Study Committee G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board Executive session to discuss pending litigation I . Public J . Press K. Adjournment a Moo oo REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 26, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. There was a drawing for one grand juror for the first Tuesday of January as follows : John L. Williams , Jr. , 84 Doane Street. There was a drawing for two traverse jurors for the first Tuesday of January as follows : Joseph F. Kehoe, 28 Bayberry Lane and Janet C. Magee, 508 Beechwood Street. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of regular meeting held on October 18, 1983 as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of executive session held on October 18, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the treasury warrants as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor Planning Board members , Sturdy, Cotton , O'Toole and Plante were present to discuss the review and revision of the zoning by-laws. The need for updating and clarifi- cation was stressed by Selectmen and the Building Inspector stated that their clarification would decrease the need for Town Counsel opinions, if the dates of adoption were included in the by-laws. It was the consensus of the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen members that a redraft be done before the next annual town meeting with input from Town Counsel , Building Inspector, Board of Appeals and other appropriate boards. The request of the Planning Board to consolidate the Building Department into the Bates Building with the Planning, Health and sewer departments was discussed. It was suggested to the Planning Board that, until a survey is made of staff and space problems by the proposed Town Hall Study Committee, a request be made to the Advi- sory Board for funds to increase the hours of the secretarial staff at the Bates Building. General enforcement of the zoning-by-laws was discussed and Chairman Sturdy asked who should inspect the cluster zoning, topography, sub-divisions, drainage etc. It was the Planning Board' s consensus to resolve this among their own members. The resignation of Oliver Woodruff from the Personnel Board was read by the Selectmen and will be accepted by the Appointing Authority. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to accept the resignation of Dr. Steven Golden from the Ambulance Study Committee and thank him for his interest in serving. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the plan for an employee of S.S.C.A.C. to be available in Cohasset Town Hall on Fridays 9:00am -12 :15PM to instruct and assist with applications for fuel assistance during the heating season with the condition that it be coordinated through the executive secretary. VOTE 5-0 in favor. 126 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 26, 1983 (continued) Executive Secretary Lanza explained the survey done of liquor license fees of other Towns and the fee schedule recommended by him for 1984. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England that the fee for annual All Alco- holic Retail Package Store license be set at $1200. VOTE 4-1 . Sel . Laugelle opposed. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED BY Sel , England that the fee for Annual All-Alco- holic Common Victualer - restaurants license be set at $1200. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England that the fee for annual All Alcoho- lic Innh_older license be set at $1200. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England that the fee for annual All Alcoho- lic Night Club liencese be set at $1200. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel , England that the fee for annual All Alcoho- lic Club license be set at $650. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England that the fee for annual Wine and Malt Retail Package Store license be set at $500. VOTE 5-0 in favor.. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman that the fee for annual Wine and Malt Common Victualer license be set at $600, VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio that the fee for All Alcoholic- seasonal Retail Package Store license be set at $750. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman that the fee for All Alcoholic- seasonal Common Victualer or fnnholders license be set at $825. VOTE 5^0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel , Mitman that the fee for Wine & Malt-seasonal Retail Package Store license be set at $500, VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio that the fee for Wine & Malt seasonal Common Victualer or fnnholders license be set at $600. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio that the fee for One Day/Temporary (per day) All Alcoholic or Wine & Malt license be set at $10. VOTE 5-0 in favor.. At 9:30 p,m, Atty. McParland, R. Barrows , R. Yocum and Atty, Boyle, J. Mullett and Chief Kealey were present for a Police Department grievance hearing regarding alleged non-posting of the police prosecutor's position. Atty. McParland read the grievance and reviewed what has progressed so far since the grievance was filed. He stated this position should have been posted, not just for Officer Barrows but for the entire departmenteAtty. Boyle stated Chief Kealey' s position objecting because the 12q REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON OCTOBER 26, 1983 (continued) the steps for grievance procedures were not followed since it was not submitted to the Chief for step 2-and-he recommended that the grievance be rejected. He stated because Article 6 of the Police agreement was not violated, he sees no merit to the grievance. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to take this decision under advisement, VOTE 4-1-1 (_Sel . England opposed, Sel . DeBassio abstained-voting includes John Mullett , Chairman of Personnel Committee,as part of the management grievance committee.) The use of the Independence Buildi-ng was discussed, David Wadsworth was present. Executive Secretary Lanza reviewed the history of the building's use and stated that the deed to it lies with the Board of Selectmen. MOVED by Sel , Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel , DeBassio to accept the Independence Building b.ack. from the Historical Society and shut off the water and utilities and drain water from pipes. VOTE 5-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board to refer the request from the Drainage Advisory Committee, to have an engineering study of the drainage problem at former Cohasset Motors property on 3A to Town Counselto see whether there is a bylaw, law, or regulation under which the Town can address the drainage concerns there. Chairman McArthur announced the Board's decision on the two fire department grievances regarding the denial of exchange of time and work hours assigned to new fire trainees. The Chairman announced that Hilja Bilodeau could not be present for the Ambulance Study Committee interview due to pregnancy and that she is no longer interested. It was agreed that flags should be flown at half-mast due to recent events in Lebanon and the schoolsshould be notified.. At 10:27pm it was MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and not to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectmen DeBassio aye Selectmen England aye Apprvd. Date Apprvd. ) �!tt, Cha i rmarli 13d AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN' S MEETING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2 , 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on October 26, 1983• Review and approval of minutes of executive session - of October 26, 1983• Review and approval of minutes of executive session at 11 :30 pm on October 18, 1983• C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items : D. Old Business : 1 ) Appointment- Ambulance Study Committee 2) Nominations a) Town Hall Study Committee b) Municipal Garage Study Committee 3) Update-Proposed Beechwood Recreational Facility 4) Request for proposals - Professional Evaluation to evaluate fire dept. a) Format b) Selectmen' s Committtee 5) Decision - Police Department grievance alleging non-posting of Police Prosecu- tors position E. New Business : 1) Reappoint Building Inspector 2) Sample goals & objectives - Building Inspector 3) Discussion - a) Dept. head reporting b) Dept. head/managerial employee personnel evaluations 4) Commendation for Officer Abbadessa 5) Petition for joint pole location Cedar St. - Eastern Edison 6) Calendar year 1984 Motor vehicle dealers license fees 7) Request by Drama Club to use Town Hall for rehearsals 8) Proclamation - Emergency Medical Services Week F. Correspondence/reading H. "ther business that may properly come before the Board I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment 1 1� l REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1983 Present : Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of regular meet- ing held on October 26, 1983 as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of executive sess- ion on October 26, 1983 as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the minutes of executive sess- ion at 11 :31 pm on October 18, 1983 as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the treasury warrants as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to appoint Mark Friedman, M.D. , as a member of the Ambulance Study Committee. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The request for proposals for a professional evaluation of the Fire Department was reviewed by the Board. It was agreed to advertise for proposals during the week of Nov. 7th, hold a pre-bid conference on Dec. 13, 1983, open proposals on January 9, 1984, and to award the contract on or about Feb. 1 , 1984. It was the consensus of the Board that a committee would be appointed by the Selectmen to review the evaluation and funds for the evaluation will be requested at a special town meeting. Gratitude of the Board was relayed to Sel . Mitman for compiling this request for proposals. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to deny the Police Department griev- ance alleging non-posting of the police prosecutor's position as presented on the grounds of procedural deficiencies (untimely submission and circumvention of step 2) and lack of merit (police prosecutor was not a vacancy on a uniform shift) . VOTE 4-0-1 (Sel . DeBassio abstained.) Executive Secretary Lanza presented and reviewed the draft of goals and objectives and the monthly report submitted by the Building Inspector and recommended the reappoint- ment of the Building Inspector, Robert Dennis. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to reappoint Robert Dennis as Building Inspector and Zoning Officer from Nov. 3, 1983 through June 30, 1984. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The Board instructed Executive Secretary Lanza to continue developing the department head performance eveluation and reporting system. Selectmen England and Mitman offered to submit some forms at a future meeting regarding Dept. Head/managerial employee personnel evaluations. Chairman McArthur read Fire Chief Dooley' s letter of commendation for the heroic actions of Police Officer Richard Abbadessa during the August, 1983 fire on North Main St. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to endorse this commendation and relay this motion on to Officer Abbadessa and Chief Kealey. VOTE 5-0 in favor. � ? 2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOV. 2 , 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . England to grant permission to Eastern Edison Co. to relocate (1) one joint pole location on Cedar Street. VOTE 4-0-1 (Sel . Laugelle abstained) Executive Secretary Lanza reported that the average fee of surrounding Towns for Class I , Motor Vehicle dealer's licenses was $62. Sel . DeBassio suggested that the annual license fee chagge should be uniform for all motor vehicle dealers. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle that the annual fee for Classl , ll , lll Motor Vehicle dealer's licenses be set at $50. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to grant permission to the Cohasset Dramatic Club to use Town Hall for rehearsals on Nov. 6, 11 , 13, 18, 20, 25, and 27, 1983. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to proclaim Nov. 13-19, 1983 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Cohasset. VOTE 5-0 in favor. When asked what was planned for E.M.S week by the E.M.T. I .C. , the executive secretary reported that nothing has been submitted to the fire chief. The Selectmen were concerned that nothing was planned and asked the executive secretary to discuss the matter with the fire chief. Executive Secretary Lanza gave an update of the proposed Beechwood Recreational Facility and suggested funds be appropriated for this at the annual town meeting and that a public hearing be held on this matter. He was instructed to have the highway surveyor remove the cement slab of the former Beechwood Fire Station. He also reported that there are presently two vacancies on the Recreation Commission which are to be filled until the next election. The executive secretary was instructed to find out if the D.P.U. licenses granted to Plymouth Brockton Bus Co. addressed safety concerns for bus stops, parking etc. There was a complaint of tires being dumped on the railroad right of way. The executive secretary was instructed to get input from the fire and police chief and highway surveyor about a possible solution using boulders to block off that section of the RR bed. At 9:55 P.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and not to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman England aye --4�1' App rvd Date Appvd 4 r�iP Chrmn. AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on October 26, 1983 Review and approval of minutes of executive session on October 26, 1983 C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items : 1) 7:30 p.m. Executive Session- to discuss the value of real property 2) 8: 10 p.m. dog hearing - Richard C. Drake, 306 Fairoaks Lane 3) 9:00 p.m. Executive Session - to consider the discipline or dismissal of an employee. E. Old Business : 1 ) discussion and disposition of uncollected and unabated ambulance fees 2) disposition of Independence Building 3) Appointments to fill vacancies on the Recreation comm. with remaining members of Recreation Comm. F. New Business : 1) Class I Motor Vehicle Dealer' s Licenses renewals a) Autohous Inc. b) Spensley Chevrolet Inc. c) Highway Motor Sales Inc. 2) 1984 license fees - Entertainment , Amusement and Recreational premises , devices and events. 3) discussion- Bridge Improvement Program 4) Accept resignation of Arnold Jenks from Insurance Advisory Comm. G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1) Exec. Session to discuss pending litigation I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment Lau REGULAR MEETfNG OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza MOVED by Sel , England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of regular meeting on November 2, 1983 as presented, VOTE 5-0 in favor, MOVED by Sel .. England, SECONDED by Sel , Mitman to approve the minutes of executive session on November 2, 1983 as presented. VOTE 5--0 i'n favor, MOVED by Sel , England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the treasury warrant as presented,. VOTE 5-0 i-n favor. At 7:30 P.M. tt was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss the value of real property. VOTE 5-0 i'n favor Chairman McArthur aye Sel . Mitman aye Sel . Laugelle aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . England aye At 8:01 p.m, tt was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to return to open session VOTE 5-0 in favor, Executive Secretary Lanza reported there are uncollected and unabated ambulance fees amounting to $24,000 dating back to 1978. He reported that Asst. Town Counsel Slater and he concluded that the most cost effective and efficient method of initially attempting to collect the fees was to file,en masse, claims in small claims court. There was a consensus that Executive Secretary Lanza and the tax collector should proceed as advised by Assistant Town Counsel . Regarding the disposition of the Independence Building, the Board was advised by Executive Secretary Lanza that the procedure is to get town meeting approval to solicit bids to sell it as it is. It was agreed to insert this in the annual town meeting warrant and in the meantime get ideas for other potential uses. Regarding the (3) three Annual Class I Motor Vehicles Dealer's license renewals , the executive secretary recommended the renewal of Spensley Chevrolet license, but he reported that he was informed by the zoning officer that Autohaus is in violation of the zoning by-laws with a storage trailer and Highway Motors, with a sign location. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to renew the annual Class I Auto Dealer' s license for Spensley Chevrolet , effective Jan. 1 , 1984. VOTE 4-1 (Sel . DeBassio opposed, feeling it was better to approve all licenses at a later time closer to the date of expiration) l3 � SELECTMEN'S MEETING - November 9, 1983 continued At 8: 15 p.m. there was a hearing on a complaint against the dog owned by Richard Drake, 306 Fairoaks Lane. Present were Mr. Quinn , complainant, Mr. Drake and other residents of Fairoaks Lane. Chairman McArthur read and explained the dog control law and the orders of the dog officer, and stated that several dogs on Fairoaks Lane were found to be unlicensed. Hearing procedures were followed. Another Fairoaks Lane citizen explained and submitted a plan for another system enforcing the dog laws and Sel . De- Bassio suggested that the exectuive secretary look into the possibility of a regional dog officer with Hull . MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to order the dog owned by Richard Drake, 306 Fairoaks Lane, permanently restrained or it will be removed from Town. VOTE 5-0 in favor MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to accept the resignation of Arnold Jenks , 43 King St. , with regret and to thank him for his services as a member of the Insurance Advisory Committee. VOTE 4-0 in favor. (Sel . Laugelle not present) MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to hold the regular meeting of the Selectmen on Monday , November 21 , 1983 at 7:30 p.m. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to begin all Selectmen's meetings , starting Nov. 16, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. VOTE 5-0 in favor. A five minute recess was called. At 9:00 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman England aye At 9: 13 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 9: 15 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to go into executive session to consider the discipline or dismissal of an employee VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman England aye Selectman Laugelle aye 136 SELECTMEN'S MEETING - November 9, 1983 continued At 11 : 13 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur announced the two decisions made in executive session to up- hold the Fire Chief's decision to suspend Firefighter Boswell for five (5) days without pay, and to suspend him for an additional 25 days without pay. Executive Secretary Lanza clarified the license fee survey he compiled for the 1984 license fees for Entertainment, Amusement and Recreational premises , events and devices. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to set the fee for General-live on-premises Entertainment license at $100. per year, and $10. per year for non-live (mechanical , juke box, etc.) VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to set the fee for Sunday-annual -live on premises Entertainment license at $100. per year, and $10 per year for non-live (mechanical , juke box etc. ) VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to set the fee for Sunday-daily -live on premises Entertainment license at $10. per day, and $5.00 per day for non-live. VOTE 5-0 in favor. ElOVFD by Sel ., England , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to set the fee forA ,:�usementDevices (pool & sippio. & billiard tables ,bowling alleys)annual at $20. each per year. VOTE 4-1 in favor (Sel . Laugelle opposed) MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to set the fee for Automatic Amusement Devices - video games , pinball machines per device at $20. each per year. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to set the fee for Roller & Ice-skating rinks - annual at $50. per year VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to set the fee for Carnivals & Circuses per event at $50.00 . VOTE 5-0 in favor. Executive Secretary Lanza reported that there are 100% reimburseable funds available for the repairs needed on Mill and Cunningham bridges. He stated that he will be receiving engineering estimates from Keye's Engineering Co. to project the design costs which the Town must bear. The executive secretary was instructed to ask the highway surveyor about using post and chains to block off the railroad bed where the tires are dumped which could be unlocked by the Fire Chief. At 11 :45 p.m. it was. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to adjourn the meeting. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Approvd. Date App rovd fi a' ', aK ffffiiii '�" 1� t AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER16, 1983 .A. ' Attendance- B. Review and approval_ ,of minutes n: r� lar ,m� in_g._on Review and approval of minutes o exec. session on Nov. 9, 1983 Review and approval of exec. session minutes on Oct. 17, 1983 C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items : 1) 6:30 p.m. Exec. Sess. to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and related matters and to discuss pending liti- gation. 2) 7:30 pm interviews-candidates for vacancies on recreation commission : a) Robert Beggan b) Peter G. Whitman c) Peter Laugelle d) Robin Suhrbier e) Marie Price 3 __- :30 p:m.- hearing—proos u�rdr-ground—ductfi�e— �c�tro�—by fat�rr�_ __- -_--- -_ Edison Co. on Cedar Street. E. Old Business: F. New Business : 1) call special town meeting 2) Rotary Club Road Race 3) 1984 License Fees for Auctioneers , Vendors , & Sales 4) Report from Bldg. -Zoning Inspector - on zoning violation 5) Request for street light installations on Bates Lane 6) Request for streetlight reinstatement - corner of Cushing & Norfolk Rd. G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board Executive session to discuss pending litigation and strategies with respect to collective bargaining I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 1983 Present : Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and Executive Secretary Lanza (At 6:55 p.m. Sel . England entered meeting) . MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of regular meeting on November 9, 1983 as presented. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of executive session held on November 9, 1983 as presented. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of executive session on October 17, 1983 as presented. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the treasury warrants as presented. VOTE 4-0 in favor. At 6:30 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and related matters and to discuss pending litigation. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye At 7:28 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Set . England to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Peter Laugelle, Robin Suhrbier, Robert Beggan and Terese Duggan, candidates for vacancies on the Recreation Commission, were interviewed by Chairman McArthur and Selectmen Mitman and DeBassio. Chairman of the Recreation Commission , Richard Barrow and other members entered the meeting after the interviews and requested the opportunity to also interview the applicants. They were granted permission to speak to the applicants outside the hall so that the meeting could proceed. John Sadler, President of Rotary Club, was present to request permission to hold the annual Rotary Club road race next spring. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to grant permission to the Rotary Club to hold the annual road race on Sunday , April 1 , 1983 with the stipulation that it be run as it was last year. VOTE 4-0 in favor. (Sel . DeBassio abstained) . MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to hold a special town meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. at the request of the Town Moderator. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to open the warrant for the special town meeting on Thursday, November 17, 1983 and to close it on Friday , November 25, 1983. VOTE 5-0 in favor. raq REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 1983 (CONTINUED) The license fee survey , compiled by Executive Secretary Lanza for 1984 license fees for Auctioneers , Vendors and Sales was reviewed. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to set the fee for Auctioneer-annual license at $15.00 per year. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to set the fee for Auctioneers- special (per day) license at $15.00. VOTE 5-0 in favor MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to set the fee for Junk Dealer' s license at $35.00 per year. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED h- Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . England to set no fee for Flea Markets ; must be obtained annually from the Police Dept. , restricted to non-profit organizations only. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to set no fee for Yard Sales and Tag Sales; limited to one per year, per household;permit must be obtained from Police Dept. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Regarding the request for a street light installation on Bates Lane : MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to establish a policy, and have it recorded in the policy manual , that the Town will not be responsible for installing or operating street lights on private ways. VOTE 5-0 in favor. The executive secretary was instructed to draft this newly established policy. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to reinstate the streetlight at the corner of Cushing and Norfolk Road. VOTE 3-0 in favor (Chrmn. McArthur and Sel . Laugelle abstained) MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to designate Kenneth Fone as a representative to the Tri -Town Commission to serve on the Transportation sub-committee. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel .. England to appoint Terence Farrell as an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals with term to expire June 30, 1984. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Members of the Recreation Commission re-entered the meeting, after talking to applicants , and suggested the filling of two vacancies wait until the April election. The executive secretary read the law stating that the Selectmen shall fill the vacancy but it is not compulsory. It was the consensus of the Board to await an opinion from Town Counsel . lye REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 1983 (continued) At 8:30 p.m. there was a hearing on the request of Eastern Edison Company for permission to install an underground ductline on Cedar Street. Catherine Pokock representing the Cohasset Tennis Club as an abuttor requested that one access to the club be left open at all times during the project. Sel . Laugelle explained that the moving of the ductline would not affect the access of the Tennis Club. MOVED by Sel . England , SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to grant permission to Eastern Edison to complete this installation. VOTE 5-0 in favor MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England that a policy be drawn up by the executive secretary and labor counsel prohibiting employees from working in any other position or capacity while on injured or sick leave from the Town , and delineating medical reporting procedures to be followed and conditions for return to light duty. VOTE 5-0 in favor MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to instruct Fire Chief Dooley to prepare a set of rules , regulations , policies and procedures for governing of the Cohasset Fire Department with a preliminary written document to be submitted for the Board' s review on or before January 1 , 1984. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to authorize Chief Kealey the option of recognizing the commendation , recently awarded to Officer Richard Abbadessa, by assigning up to three days off with pay to be taken at the officer' s discretion. VOTE 5-0 in favor MOVED by Set . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle not to hold the Selectmen' s meeting scheduled for November 21 , 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Vote 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to thank the Planning Board for its work in regards to the Cox Estate. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 9:05 it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into execu- tive session to discuss pending litigation and strategies with respect to collective bargaining and not to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman England aye Apprvd Date: /✓' /� ZZAA App rovd Chrmn. Syr AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 30, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on November 16, 1983. Review and approval of minutes of executive session on November 16 at 6:30 p.m. Review and approval of minutes of executive session on November 16 at 9:05 p.m. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Sceduled Action Items : 1) 7:30 P.M. Peter Kulturides - 1984 Liquor License Fees E, Old Business. 1) Streetlighting a) Policy concerning installation and operation of streetlights on new constructed or established private ways. b) Request for installation of streetlights on Bates Lane c) Request for streetlight at corner of Bates Lane and Doane Street Qd) Report from Selectman Laugelle e) Request for better street lighting on Jerusalem Road Mrs. Dellorfano f) Request for better streetlighting 2) Fire Department evaluation RFP - possible addendum F. New Business : 1) Preliminary list of warrant articles for Special Town Meeting 2) Appoint Cohasset designees to Strait's Pond Committee 3) Appoint member to Insurance Advisory Committee 4) Approval of Highway Surveyor Harold Litchfield's designation of Anthony Sestito to sign the Highway Department payroll during the Highway Surveyor's absence or illness, 5) Cable TV Council - charge and appointment of members 6) 1984 License fees a) Transient Vendors b) Hawkers and Peddlers c) Innholders d) Common Victualers Nib- lv� AGENDA - November 30, 1983 page 2 7) Discussion -Use of railroad bed property 8) M.B.T.A. non-service community annual rebate G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1 . Executive session to discuss the character of an individual 2. Executive session to discuss strategies with respect to collective bargaining and pending litigation. I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment 1�13 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 30, 1983 Present: Chariman McArthur, Selectmen Laugelle and DeBassio and Executive Secretary Lanza MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to approve the minutes of regular meeting held on November 16, 1983 as submitted. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of executive session held on November 16, 1983 at 6:30 p.m. as submitted. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of executive session held on November 16, 1983 at 9:05 p.m. as submitted. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the treasury warrants as presented. VOTE 3-0 in favor. At 7:35 p.m. Panos Kulterides, Log and Line Inc. , was present to discuss the increase of fee for his Wine and Malt Common Victualer liquor license from $250. to $600. He felt that an increase of this magnitude was not warranted at this time and there should have been a more gradual increase. It was explained to Mr. Kulterides that there has been a discrepancy in fees for a long time and a survey was done to bring our fees into line with other Towns. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . McArthur to adopt the policy drafted by the executive secretary against the installation and operation of streetlights on newly constructed or newly established private ways. VOTE 2-0 in favor. Because of the adoption of the above policy, the request for installation of street lights on Bates Lane was not approved. The request for the installation of a new streetlight at the corner of Bates Lane and Doane Street will be discussed at the next meeting. It was recommended by Sel . Laugelle because it was on a dangerous curve. The police and fire departments will be consulted before the next meeting. After a tour of streetlights with the police and fire depts. , Sel . Laugelle submitted a list of recommended new streetlights, transfers, and removals which he reviewed for the Board. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . McArthur to accept the recommended new light$ transfers and removals as follows : New Lights: 15 Summer St. , 8 Cushing Rd. , 14 Cushing Rd. , 47 Beechwood St. , 24 Beach St. , 15 Beach St. , 35 Atlantic Ave. , and 28 Jerusalem Rd. Transfers : 4 Smith Place from 2 Cushing Rd. , 24 King St. to 47 Pond St. , 166 S. Main St. to 162 S. Main St. , 141 S. Main St. to 142 S. Main St. , 3 Beach St. to 4 Beach St, , 5 Beach St. to 8 Beach St. Removals : 68 Beechwood St. I wo REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 30, 1983 (continued) Regarding the requests for better street lighting on Jerusalem Road, Sel . Laugelle will be reviewing that area again between 5 and 8:00 in the evening and will report back to the Board. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to discuss addendums or deletions to the Fire Department evaluation RFP on Dec. 13, 1983 at the pre-bid conference. VOTE 3-0 in favor. Executive Secretary Lanza reviewed the preliminary list he prepared for the Board, of warrant articles for the Jan. 17 Special Town Meeting. He suggested a hearing at the next meeting for the Board's recommendations on the articles. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to appoint the following designees to the new Strait's Pond Committee: Burk Ketcham (CZM rep. ) Frances Aronivici (neighborhood rep.) , Elaine Eliopoulos (health ag.) and Mark J . Lanza (exec. sec.) . VOTE 3-0 in favor Executive Secretary Lanza read the letter of insurance advisor George McCullough, recommending Thomas W. Sheppard to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Arnold Jenks. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to appoint Thomas W. Sheppard of 579 Jerusalem Road, as a member of the Insurance Advisory Committee. VOTE 3-0 in favor. ® Executive Secretary Lanza read Chapter 41 , Sec.41 regarding authorizations for signing payrolls in in department head's absence. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to approve the highway surveyor's designation of Anthony Sestito to sign the highway department payroll during the former' s absence or illness. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to adopt the proposed charge for the Cable TV Council as prepared by the executive secretary. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . McArthur to appoint James Gallagher (Recrea- tion) , Arnold Nickerson (Drama) and Karin Bartow (Arts Center) to the Cable TV Council for one year terms to expire June 30, 1984; Richard Hayes (Library) , John Packard (School Committee) , and David Chittim (community representative) for two year terms to expire June 30, 1985; Joseph McCool (Comm. rep.) , Donald McAllister (Comm. Rep.) and Ann O'Malley (Comm. rep. ) for three year terms to expire June 30, 1986. VOTE 3-0 in favor. Executive Secretary Lanza summarized the report prepared by him on 1984 License Fees for Transient Vendors, Hawkers & Peddlers. He explained the best way to keep control of them is through the licensing process. It was suggested by Sel . DeBassio that the fire and police work jointly to enforce the statutes relating to the transient vendors and hawkers & pedlars. Executive Secretary Lanza clarified that C. 101 of MGLA makes the the police department and the sealer of weights and measures responsible for enforcement. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to set the fee for annual Hawkers, Peddlers, and Transient Vendors licenses at $30.00. VOTE 3-0 in favor. µl S REGULAR MEETING OF THE. BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON NOVEMBER 30, 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to set the fee for annual Innholder's and Common Victualerrs licenses at $25.00 VOTE 3-0 in favor. John Lanata, L & C Realty, and Neil Murphy, engineer, were present at 8:15 p.m. to discuss filling in a portion of the railroad bed off South Main Street. A plan was submitted which had been previously approved by all boards to fill in rail- road bed where it intersects Grassie`s lane off S. Main St. to install a septic system. Mr. Murphy pointed out a l? foot change of grade and suggested an agreement between L & C and the Town be attempted in order to rectify the prob- lem of grade. Selectman Laugelle will meet with them at the site. Mr. Lanata assured the Board that paving on Cedar Street will commence next week. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . McArthur to accept the offer of $20.00 from Robert Dennis for the discarded computer system. VOTE 3-0 in favor. Executive Secretary Lanza gave a report regarding the MBTA non-service community annual rebate and the figures from FY83 and FY84. It was the consensus of the Board to write to our legislators and Rep. Hynes to urge the passage of the legislation which would fund the MBTA non service community rebate. The executive secretary was instructed to obtain the cost of running a water line from a convenient point at Cedarledge Village to the landfill area. It was the consensus of the Board to ask the Drainage Study Committee to develop by-laws and to work with the Board of Health, Planning Board and Conservation Commission and to add the input of the drainage committee to the Building Inspect- or's sign off sheet. Mr. Robert Davenport felt this was not the purpose for the original establishment of the committee. At 9:25 p.m. the use and misuse of the railroad bed was discussed. Chairman McArthur stated that the Town should be informed that dumping on the railroad property will not be tolerated. The executive secretary was instructed to prepare a survey of fines imposed by surrounding towns for violation of by-laws (dumping etc.) and to draft a by-law for the next meeting. Mr. Lanza was further instructed to find out if money for signs, to post certain areas of the railroad bed, was available. At 9:40 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to go into executive session to discuss strategies with respect to collective bargaining and pending litigation and not to return to open session. VOTE 3-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman Laugelle aye Selectman DeBassio aye App rvd : �?'"'5�.� Date: t / rvd• v� AP P C hytn. 146 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTA.IEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 1983 Jury drawing for one traverse juror for the first Monday of February. A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting November 30, 1983. Review and approval of minutes of executive session on November 30, 1983• C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items: 1) 7:30 p.m. Fire Captain Mark Trask 2) 7:45 p.m. Dog Hearing - Helen Madge 3) 8:00 p.m. Fire Department Grievance a) Letter of reprimand - Captain Lincoln. b) FY $3 E.M.T. Pay - Firefighter-E.M.T. 's Bilodeau and Wenzlow c) Use of Probationary Firefighter-E.M.T's for E X.T. details at athletic events. d) Use of Probationary Firefighter-E.M.T. 's to cover ladder truck. e) Use of on duty personnel and the ambulance to cover an E.Y.T. detail at Miliken Field. 4) 8:45 p.m. Application by Rotary Club for a one day Beer and Wine License on April 1, 1984, in Town Hall Parking Lot and request for permission to be granted to spectators and participants to consume Beer on Town Property. E. Old Business: 1) Hearings - Warrant Article for January 17, 1984 Special Town 1neeting. 2) Requests for street light installations. 3) a) Corner of Doane Street and Bates Lane b) Upper Jerusalem Road 3) Decision - appeal Civil Service Commission's decision re. suspension of Firefighter Runey for abuse of sick leave. 4) 1984 Liquor License Fees - Peter Kulturides. 5) John Lanata - placement of fill on Railroad right-of-way. F. New Business: 1) Storage of explosives a) License requirement and enforcement b) 1984 License fees c ) Licensing procedure. 2) Use of Wheelwright Park - Riding area. IN Page 2 - Agenda for the Selectmen's Meeting December 7, 1983 F. New Business (continued) 3) Set 1984 Mooring Fees. 4) Discuss alternate uses of Independence Building. 5) Progress report from Chief Dooley re: Firefighter-E.M.T. Training at Boston Fire Academy. G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1. Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. I. Public J. Press K. Adjournment i E i i i i 1 i REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 1983 Present: Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, and DeBassio and Executive Secretary Lanza. Sel . England absent. There was a jury drawing for two (2) traverse jurors for the first Monday of February as follows : William P. Luscombe, Jr. , 59 Beach St. , and Thomas W. Sheppard, 579 Jerusalem Road. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to approve the minutes of regular meeting held on November 30, 1983 as amended. VOTE : 3-0 (Sel . Mitman abstained) MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to approve the minutes of execu- tive session held on November 30, 1983 as presented. VOTE : 3-0 in favor (Sel . Mitman abstained) MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to approve the treasury warrants as presented. VOTE : 4-0 At 7:35 p.m. Captain Mark Trask was present to request that a letter, placed in his personnel file by the Chief as a disciplinary action,for release of records to Amb. Comm. , be removed from his file because he felt it was not relative to his personnel file. Chief Dooley also was present and stated it was filed there because it pertained to Mr. Trask and if asked to remove it, he would. It was so requested by Capt. Trask. Sel . Laugelle recommended that there is no need for a street light installation at Doane Street and Bates Lane as there is already adequate lighting there. Regarding the request for street light installations on upper Jerusalem Road, it was the recommendation of Sel . Laugelle that in order to satisfy the need for light in many areas all over the Town, he will prepare a list of twelve priority locations. Executive Secretary Lanza reported the estimated cost for each and will get a projection for next year's budget. It was the consenses of the Board to continue the dog hearing scheduled for 7:45 p.m. when the dog officer was present later. The alternate uses for the Independence Building were discussed. Chairman McArthur reported that it has been suggested that it be a Police and Fire Museum and house the two existing antique fire engines. Executive Secretary Lanza also reported the desire of the Social Service League to possibly purchase it and that authoriza- tion for the Selectmen to solicit bids could be included in a future town meeting warrant. It was the consensus of the Board to sell the building only as a last resort. At 8 P.M. Counsel Philip Boyle, Chief Dooley and firefighter union officers were present to discuss 5 fire department grievances in open session. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to grant grievance #l , regarding a letter of reprimand from the Chief to Captain Lincoln , on the basis that Capt. Lincoln was restricted by the Chief's policy. VOTE : 4-0 in favor. icy µREGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 1983 (continued) Grievance #2 regarding use of probationary firefighters-EMT's for EMT details at athletic events was taken under advisement. At 9:10 P.M. the dog officer and Helen Madge, 43 Beechwood St. , were present and the hearing on complaints against the Madge dog was continued. The procedure for dog hearings was followed and it was the consensus of the Board that the existing order of restraint on the dog be enforced so that it would not be necessary to remove the dog from Town. Mrs. Madge agreed to erect a fence on her property. Grievance #3 regarding FY 83 EMT pay-firefighter EMT's Bilodeau and Wenzlow, was taken under advisement. Grievance #4 regarding the use of probationary firefighter EMT' s to cover the ladder truck was taken under advisement. At 9:55 p.m. It was the consensus of the Board to take grievance #5 regarding use of on-duty personnel and the ambulance to cover EMT detail at Miliken Field under advisement. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio not to appeal Civil Service Commission's decision re: suspension of Firefighter Runey for abuse of sick leave, VOTE 4-0 in favor. John Saler, President, Rotary Club was present to request a one day Beer and Wine License for the day of the Road Race, April 1 , 1984 to be consumed in Town Hall parking lot. Mr. Sadler was instructed to submit to the Board a plan for crowd control , location for liquor to be served and how the minimum drinking age law would be enforced. At 10:30 p.m. Sally Davenport , President, Cohasset Riding Club was present to discuss the use of Wheelwright Park for horseback riding. Executive Secretary Lanza summari- zed the complaints of Mrs. Wirth of Red Gate Lane and reported that the Health Agent and Tree & Park Supt. found no health or safety problems or mis-use of the park. Mr. Johnson, 207 North Main Street, we present, and as an abutter, saw no mis-use of the park by the Riding Club. He suggested a horse crossing sign be installed for safety on North Main Street by the sand pit. Mrs. Davenport read letter of support from other neighbors and requested that the harrassment from Mrs. Wirth cease. A letter of complaint from firefighters regarding the Chief' s use of the ladder truck was submitted and it was the consensus of the Board to take it under advisement. The final list of warrant articles for January 17, 1983 Special Town Meeting was reviewed. Peter Pratt , Water Commissioner, was present to discuss the two Water Commission articles. Town Counsel , Atty. Richard Henderson , siad the second article on the final list of warrant articles was not necessary. Article 3 was withdrawn because a transfer of funds from the reserve fund was obtained and Articles 8 and 9 were omitted possibly to be put on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. It was the consensus of the Board not to make any recommendations until the articles have been discussed with the Advisory Committee. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to set the 1984 mooring fee for Cohasset Harbor at $2.00 per foot. VOTE 4-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to post a special meeting for 9:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 1983 to discuss matters relating to the Cohasset Fire Department. At 11 :20 p.m. John Lanata, L&C Realty, was present to request leniency from the demand to remove the fill he had placed on the railroad bed. It was the consensus of the Board (Sel . Mitman abstained as an owner of S. Main St. property) that the fill should be removed and that he apply to the Board of Health to begin the application process for a variance so that he can build a retaining wall . Exec. Secretary Lanza was instructed to ascertain precisely how long it will take to obtain a variance from the Board of Health for the retaining wall . At 11 :55 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and not to return to open session. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Sel . Mitman aye Sel . Laugelle aye Sel . DeBassio aye Apprvd : y l Date: App rvd: /2- l�IJ2 hrmn. 151 Special Selectmen ' s Meeting - December 10, 1983 Old Business : 1) Fire Department Grievances a) FY 83 E.M.T. Pay - Firefighter E .M.T. 's Bilodeau and Wenzlow. b) Use of Probationary Firefighters-E.M.T. ' s for E.M.T. details at athletic events. c) Use of Probationary Firefighter-E.M.T. 's to cover ladder truck. d) Use of on duty personnel and the ambulance to cover E.M.T. detail at Miliken Field. 2) Progress report from Chief Dooley re : Firefighter E.M.T. Training at Boston Fire Academy. 3) Storage of Explosives : a) License requirement b) 1984 License Fees c) Licensing procedure New Business : 1 ) Pilot program to increase productivity and reduce operating costs of the Fire Department. 2) Accept resignation of ",. Ramsay 3) Appointment to CableTV Council- Margaret Dillon Other Business that may properly come before the Board. SPECIAL SELECTMEN'S MEETING MINUTES - December 10, 1983 - 9:00 a.m. (Saturday) present: Chairman McArthur, Selectman DeBassio, Selectman Laugelle, Selectman Pitman, and Executive Secretary Mark Lanza. Selectman England absent. Fire Department Grievances: a) FY 83 E.M.T. Pay - Firefighter/E.M.T. 's Bilodeau and Wenzlow. MOVED by Selectman Mitman, SECONDED by Selectman Laugelle to accept the grievance with the understanding that the Town is not waiving its right to enforce the language of the contract in the future. Vote 4-0 in favor. b) Use of Probationary Firefighter/E.M.T. 's for E.M.T. details at athletic events. MOVED by Selectman Mitman, SECONDED by Selectman Laugelle to deny the grievance for the three days there were soccer games and accept the grievance for the two days when the type of athletic event was uncertain. Vote 4-0 in favor. c) Use of Probationary Firefighter E.M.T. 's to cover the ladder truck. MOVED by Selectman DeBassio, SECONDED by Selectman Mitman that it is a question of the Chief's judgment and not a grievance. It is a management Drerogative and the Chief acted within his prerogative in that case. Vote 4-0 in favor. d) Use of on duty personnel and the ambulance to cover E.A .T. detail at Miliken Field. MOVED by Selectman Mitman, SECONDED by Selectman Laugelle to deny the grievance on the grounds that it is within the Chief's management prerogative to determine whether on=duty or off-duty personnel will be used. Vote 3-1 in favor, Selectman DeBassio opposed. Progress Report from Chief Dooley regarding Firefighter E.M.T. Training at Boston Academy was discussed. It was the consensus of the Board that the Board was misled regarding the length of time of the course. MOVED by Selectman Laugelle, SECONDED by Selectman DeBassio that within a weeks time the Firefighter E.M.T. Trainees return to the department. Vote 4-0 in favor. Selectman Mitman recommended that the Chief notify the Academy that since they are coming out by next week, anything important that should be scheduled during `.he next week should be done. Report by Mark Lanza and Fire Prevention Officer Mark Trask on Storage of Explosives. The license requirements, license fees and licensing procedures were summarized by Executive Secretary Lanza. 153 Page 2 - SPECIAL SELECTMEN'S MEETING MINUTES - December 10, 1983 It was the consensus of the Board to send the proposed License Procedure to Town Counsel to check for legalities and that Town Counsel should draft a By- Lw for inclusion in the Annual 1984 Town Meeting Warrant. Also include Captain i'rask in the discussion with Town Counsel and Executive Secretary Lanza when drafting the By-law. There was a discussion of the Pilot Program to increase productivity and reduce operating costs of the Fire Department. Chief Dooley asked to discuss the matter with the Advisory Sub-Committee before discussion with the Board. Chairman 14cArthur stated the normal procedure in such a matter would be discussion with the Select- men first or at least a courtesy copy so the Board is aware of what is going on. Chief Dooley made a public apology regarding the improper method of procedure. Jim Lagrotteria said possibly Thursday night a meeting can be arranged to discuss this matter with Chief Dooley and the Advisory Committee. The Board will be notified of the exact meeting date. MOVED by Selectman Laugelle, SECONDED by Selectman tUtman to accept the resignation of Marguerite Ramsay with regrets and wish her all the luck in the world. Vote 4-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board to continue with the same Position Title. The Job Description will be drafted by Mark Lanza, Executive Secretary and reviewed by the Personnel Board on Tuesday night, then submitted to the Selectmen on Wednesday. Sandra Murray will fill in starting January 3, 1984 and an extra temporary clerk will be used at least 20 hours in the Building Department. An Ad will be placed in the Globe and Ledger. The Ad is to be drafted by Mark Lanza for next week's Selectmen's meeting. ..iOVED by Selectman DeBassio, SECONDED by Selectman Laugelle to appoint r".argaret Dillon to the Cable T.V. Council commensurate'with the term-of Karin Bartow. Vote 4-0 in favor. TOWN ARTICLES: Article I - MOVED by Selectman Mitman, SECONDED by Selectman Laugelle to recommend this article. Vote 4-0 in favor. Article 2 - Skipped Article 3 - MOVED by Selectman Laugelle, SECONDED by Selectman Ili.tman to recommend this article. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Article 4 - MOVED by Selectman Laugelle, SECONDED by Selectman IVd tman to recommend this article. Vote 4-0 in favor. Article 5 - Skipped rticle 6 - MOVED by Selectman DeBassio, SECONDED by Selectman M.itman to set a flat rate of $200.00 and change the wording - strike out "up to". Vote 4-0 in favor 15y Page 3 Special Selectmen's Meeting - December 10, 1983 -xecutive Secretary Mark Lanza was instructed to draft an Article for the osting of signs on the railroad bed and littering signs. Article 7 - MOVED by Selectman Laugelle, SECONDED by Selectmen DeBassio to recommend this article. Vote 4-0 in favor. Up to date report from Chief Dooley on report on Testing Aerial Ladder - a third done. It should be finished at the end of the next week. Apparatus is in service, except for the aerial ladder itself. At 10:40 a.m. it was MOVED by Chairman McArthur, SECONDED by Selectman Laugelle to adjourn the meeting. Vote 4-0 in favor. App rvd: 14 / Date: � 3 Apprvd : Cha i rrian ►55 AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 14, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on December 7, 1983 Review and approval of executive session on December 7, 1983 Review and approval of special meeting held on Satuday, December 10, 1983 C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action Items : 1)6:30 Executive session to discuss pending litigation and other matters 2) 7:30 Discussion re : Drainage - Brooks, streams , and culverts : Conservation Comm. , Drainage Adv. Comm. , and Highway Surv- eyor. 3) 8:15 Proposed Harbor By-laws-Charles Fink, Chairman, Harbor Study Comm/ E. Old Business : 1) Finalize recommendations on 1/17/84 STM warrant Articles 2) Addition of two warrant articles for 1/17/84 S.T.M. a) Fire department overtime b)Settlement of Fire Department grievances 3) Decision-final disposition of fill on RR right-of-way near intersection with Grassie's Lane 4) Evaluation of Fire Dept. by consultant 5) Administrative Secretary a) job description b) want ad c) salary range F. New Business 1) Fire Captain' s examination 2) Fiscal 1985 Chapter 90 road reconstruction funds. G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1 . Executive session to discuss strategies with respect to collective bargaining. I . Public J. Press K. Adjournment REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 14, 1983 Present : Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman, Laugelle, DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve minutes of meeting held on December 7, 1983 as amended and to have them retyped before inclusion in the official record. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Sel . England abstained MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve minutes of executive session on December 7, 1983 as presented. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Sel . England abstained MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve minutes of special meeting on December 10, 1983 as amended. VOTE 4-0 in favor. Sel . England abstained MOVED by Sel . Laugelle , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the treasury warrants as presented. VOTE 4-0 in favor. At 6:40 p.m. Water Commissioners Peter Pratt and Lot Bates and Water Superintendent Curley and Town Counsel Henderson entered the meeting to discuss the two Water Dept. -titles in the proposed special town meeting warrant. Town Counsel advised the Board ,nat the article for an engineering study to determine the impact of the Cohasset Heights Ltd. on the Town ' s water supply should be included in the warrant but the article for special legal counsel to the Water Commissioners re : the same matter was unnecessary. Atty. Slater, Asst. Town Counsel , advised the formation of a task force consisting of one representative from Board of Health, Water Commission , Conservation Commission and Board of Selectmen to insure communication between the boards on the matter. It was the consensus of the Board that Sel . Laugelle will represent the Selectmen on the task force which will meet at 7 pm on Dec. 15 , 1983• At 7:05 pm it was MOVED by Sel . England , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and other matters and to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Selectman DeBassio aye Selectman Mitman aye Selectman England aye Selectman Laugelle aye At 8:35 pm it was MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Diane Sullivan and Walter Ross of the Drainage Study Committee outlined the concerns of their committee. It was the consensus of the Board that the Drainage Study Committee present the Selectmen with draft of regulations for the Town by-laws , ,-o be adopted at a future Town Meeting. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 14, 1983 (continued) At 8:55 pm Roy Fitzsimmons, Chairman , Ambulance Study Committee, read the interim report of his committee and submitted it to the Board in accordance with the charge of the committee. Mr. Fitzsimmons explained that the committee has experienced difficulty obtaining pertinent information from Captain Gurry. The report was taken under advisement and Executive Secretary Lanza was instructed to have Town Counsel review the RFQ to ambulance service companies before releasing it. Charles Fink, Chairman of Harbor Study Committee, reviewed the proposed Harbor by- laws for the annual town meeting warrant. Executive Secretary Lanza was instructed to have the By-law Committee and Town Counsel review them. Mr. Fink will seek funding for the proposed pier funding through the Mass. Dept. Environmental Affairs and other agencies where aid is available. Recommendations for the Jan. 17, 1983 Special Town Meeting articles were finalized as follows: MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to recommend article #5 of final list for funds for the evaluation of the fire department. VOTE 5-0 in favor.. MOVED by Sel . Mitman , SECONDED by Sel . England to withdraw article #7 for railroad right-of-way signs , littering etc. and request a transfer of funds from the Advisory Board. VOTE 5-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board to withhold the recommendation and sum of money for Article #8 for fire department overtime pay until more details are available from the fire chief. MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to recommend article #9 for payment of unpaid bills relating to the settlement of fire department disputes. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Executive Secretary Lanza was instructed to write a letter to Chief Dooley to remove letters of reprimand and records of discipline from Captains Lincoln, Trask and firefighter Runey's personnel files consistent with the Selectmen's decision at its Dec. 7 and Dec. 10 meetings. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to recommend a new article for funds for general legal services rendered by Town Counsel for FY 1984. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to recommend a new article to pay for special services rendered in connection with the Figueiredo matter and the Cox Estate variance matter. VOTE 5-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the job description of Administrative Secretary as amended. VOTE 5-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the advertisement of the position with minor changes and to submit a recommendation of a $14-16,000. salary range to the Personnel Committee for position reclassification. - 4 REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 14, 1983 (continued) MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to order L & C Realty to remove fill on RR right-of-way off S. Main Street near intersection with Grassie's Lane by 5 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 1983 or it will be removed by the Town at his expense. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Regarding the matter of an evaluation of the fire-department by a consultant, Sel . Mitman will draft a letter on the RFP. Sel . DeBassi'o's letter regarding the fire department situation will be rewritten, MOVED by Sel .. Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to request a departmental promotion- al Captain's examination from the Civil Service Commission. VOTE 5-O, Executive Secretary Lanza reported that the Fiscal 1985 Chapter 90 road construction funds are passed through legislature and on the Governor's desk for signature and are the same level as FY ''84 funding. At 11 :45 pm Town Counsel , Atty. Richard Henderson recommended that the Board conduct an investigation of the allegations of the letter regarding the Chief' s alleged mis use of the ladder truck and appoint two persons to do this. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . Laugelle to investigate the allegations by the end of next week. VOTE 5-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board that an executive session was not necessary. At 11 :03 it was MOVED by Sel . Laugelle, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to adjourn the meeting. VOTE 5-0 in favor. App r'ov . Date pprvd. Chairman l5a AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMENkS MEETING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 21 , 1983 A. Attendance Bm Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on December 14, 1983 Review and approval of minutes of executive session on December 14, 1983 C, Signing of Treasury Warrants Scheduled Action Items: 1) 6:00 pm Representative of MMA; discussion of RFP for Fire Department Evaluation 2) 6:30 pm 1984 license renewals a) Motor Vehicle Dealers 1) Class 1 2) Class II b) Alcoholic Beverages c) Common Victualers d) Innholders e) Entertainment f) Automatic Amusement Devices 3) 8:00 pm - FY 1985 Budget Reviews 1) Facility permits (part of Selectmen' s budget) 2) Dog Officer 3) Harbormaster 4) Law-Town Counsel E. Old Business 1) Award contract to sandblast Bates Building 2) Strait' s Pond Committee - request for representative from Conservation Commission. F. New Business 1) Request from American Legion to remain open until 2 :00 am on Jan 1 , 1984. G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1) Executive session to discuss pending litigation and other matters and to discuss the value of real property REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 21 , 1983 Present : Chairman McArthur, Selectmen Mitman and DeBassio and Executive Secretary Lanza. (At 6:35 Sel . England entered the meeting; at 7:35 Sel .Laugelle entered the meeting) MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve the minutes of meeting held on December 14, 1983 as amended. VOTE 3-0 in favor MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve minutes of executive session held on December 14, 1983 as amended. VOTE 3-0 in favor Executive Secretary Lanza was instructed to review all executive session minutes to determine which ones could be released to the public. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the treasury warrants as presented. VOTE 3-0 in favor The following 1984 licenses were renewed : (see attached list) At 6:35 Sel . England entered the meeting. At 6:40 Brent Wilkes , Representative from Mass. Municipal Assoc. , was present to discuss the RFP for the evaluation of the fire department. Vice-Chairman Mitman explained the reasons for the need for the evaluation and Mr. Wilkes reviewed speci - fied requirements and said he would submit his proposal by January 9. It was the consensus of the Board to discuss the proposals on January 11 after the opportunity to review them. It was suggested that Executive Secretary Lanza call the appropriate authorities to determine the intent behind the 50% principal business requirement for Class I , II , and III Motor Vehicle Dealer' s Licenses. At 7:35 p.m. Sel . Laugelle entered the meeting. FY 1985 Budgets were reviewed as follows : Facility permits-Executive Secretary Lanza pointed out significant items in this budget and recommended that it be approved. MOVED by Sel . Mitman, SECONDED by Sel . England to approve the facility permit budget for FY1985 (Salaries : $1 ,908. , Expenses : $1 ,380. ) VOTE 5-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board to review the Dog Officer and Town Counsel budgets when Dog Officer Yocum and Town Counsel Henderson are present. Regarding sandblasting of the Bates Building, Chairman McArthur outlined the advantages of sandblasting early, months prior to staining the building. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to authorize the Exectuive Secre- tary to award the contract for sandblasting of the Bates Building to A.M.E.X, 22 Central Street , Hingham, for the base price of $2,075 if it can be done without addtional cost for tarps. VOTE 5-0 in favor. REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 21 , 1983 (continued) Regarding the request for a representative from the Conservation Commission to the Strait's Pond Committee, it was the consensus of the Board to keep the committee as it is now- at full compliment. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to grant permission to the American 1_69ion to serve liquor until 2:00 a.m. on Jan. 1 , 1984. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Executive Secretary Lanza was instructed to inform the Fire Chief to be present at the next meeting to discuss fire department overtime. And he was further instructed to inform the Social Servicei�ea uedetoermantdwith their interest in the purchase of the Independence Building until ^whe her or no the firefighters and/or police officer' s association is interested in utilizing the building for a museum. At 8:10 p.m. Harbormaster, Harry Ritter, was present to discuss his budget. Exectutive Secretary Lanza recommended that this budget be approved. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . Mitman to approve personal services-$26,249. and general expenses- $4,585. of Harbor budget as presented. VOTE 5-0 in favor. At 8:20 pm Louis Eaton, MBTA representative,was present to discuss business of the MBTA Advisory Board. Executive Secretary Lanza informed the Board that our refund , as forcasted on cherry sheet , is to be $93,500. it MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and other matters and to discuss the value of real proper- ty and not return to open session. VOTE 5-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . Mitman aye Sel . England aye Sel . Laugelle aye Date: Apprvd : Chairman 1984 LICENSE RENEWALS -Approved December 21 , 1983 #2 Scheduled Action Item: - 6:30 pm a) Motor Vehicle Dealers Vote Condition 1 ) Class I MOVED: Sel DeBassio AUTOHAUS SECONDED: Sel . Mitman Removal of trailer or VOTE : 3-0 (subject to condition) yte uW variance from SPENSLEY " None HIGHWAY MOTORS " None 2) Class II COHASSET CRAFTSMEN " None ATLANTICAR " Woodstove permit and sigp permit to be secure RANDY' S COHASSET AUTO Removal of si ri re steam cleaning b) Alcoholic Beverages KOKO ISLAND " None RED LION INN " None AMERICAN LEGION None COHASSET GOLF CLUB " None SEA N' CHEESE " None LOG AND LINE " None PAPAGINO'S None c) Common Victualer BREAD SHOP " None COHASSET PIZZA HOUSE None i DONUT TREE " None i BERGSON'S None STRAWFERRY PARFAIT " None 1(2 3 1984 LICENSE RENEWALS - approved December 21 , 1983 Vote Condition Common Victualer (continued) SOUTH SHORE MUSIC CIRCUS MOVED: Sel . DeBassio None SECONDED: Sel . Mitman VOTE: 3-0 COHASSET GOLF CLUB None JJ' S " None MARGIE'S SEAFOODS " None d) Innholders RED LION INN None i e s i j 8 I i )64 AGENDA FOR THE SELECTMEN'S MEETING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 28, 1983 A. Attendance B. Review and approval of minutes of regular meeting on December 21 , 1983. Review and approval of minutes of executive session on December 21 , 1983• Review and approval of minutes of executive session on December 14, 1983. C. Signing of Treasury Warrants D. Scheduled Action 1 ) 6:30 P.M. 1984 License renewals (see attached list) a) Motor Vehicle Dealers 1) Class II b) Alcoholic Beverages c) Common Victualer d) Innholders e) Entertainment f) Automatic Amusement Devices 2) 8: 15 FY 1985 Budget Review- Dog Officer 3) 8:45 FY 1985 Budget Review - Law/Town Counsel E. Old Business 1 ) Fire Department Overtime F. New Business : 1) Request by Hugo's Lighthouse to remain open until 2:00 a.m. on Jan. 1 ,1984 2) Discussion - grant availability, Economic Development Administration 3) Accept resignation of Barbara C. Elliot as Constable G. Correspondence/reading H. Other business that may properly come before the Board 1) Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and strategies with respect to collective bargaining. y REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN HELD ON DECEMBER 28, 1983 Present : Chairman McArthur, Selectmen DeBassio and England and Executive Secretary Lanza. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of meeting held on December 21 , 1983 as presented. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve the minutes of executive session held on December 21 , 1983, as presented. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio, to approve the minutes of the Executive Session held on December 14, 1983, as amended. VOTE 3-0 in favor. MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England, to approve the Treasury Warrants as presented. VOTE,3-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board that Executive Secretary Lanza ask Chief Kealey to recommend an officer to serve as Licensing Agent. The following action was taken on the following license renewals for 1984: A. Class II Motor Vehicle Dealers 1) Cohasset Auto Body In light of the Building Inspector' s cited zoning violations at Cohasset Auto Body and the Executive Secretary' s report that used auto sales are not Cohasset Auto Body' s principal source of business , Cohasset Auto Body' s license was not renewed for 1984. 2) Schiavo Auto Sales Chairman McArthur reported that she had spoken with John Schiavo concerning the various zoning violations cited by the Building Inspector and secured his promise that the violations would be corrected as soon as possible. No action was taken on Schiavo' s Auto Sales application for a Class II Motor Vehicle Dealers license application. 3) Pilgrim Auto In light of the Building-Zoning Inspector' s cited zoning violation at Pilgrim Auto, no action was taken on its 1984 license renewal application. 4) Mitchell 's Repair Shop Executive Secretary Lanza pointed out that Mitchell ' s Repair Shop indicated on its application that used auto sales are not its principal source of business which makes Mitchell ' s ineligible for a license. It was also noted that Mitchell ' s had been cited by the Building Zoning Inspector for various violations of the Zoning by-laws. No action was taken on Mitchell 's renewal application for 1984. Selectmen ' s Meeting - December 28, 1983 - Minutes of Regular Meeting - Page 2 5. The Car Barn MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio, to renew the Car Barn' s Class II Motor Vehicle Dealers License for 1984 with the stipulation that its cars for Sale be parked in a manner that provides adequate space for motor vehicles to park when they pull off the highway. Vote: 3-0 in favor. 6. Beechwood Auto Sales MOVED by Sel . England , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio, to renew Beechwood Auto Sales Class II Motor Vehicle Dealers License with the stipulation that the freestanding sign be removed. Vote : 3-0 in favor. 7. Sunoco (corner of 3A and King Street) Executive Secretary Lanza informed the Board that the current license holders , The Brown Brothers, moved their business location during 1983 to Depot Street and wish to transfer the license to that location. He also reported that the current lessees of the Sunoco Station have not expressed any desire to have a Class II license at that location. There was a consensus not to renew a Class II license at the Sunoco Station location and to treat the Brown Brother' s application as a separate new application for the Depot Street location. 8. Ken 's Foreign Auto Repair In light of Executive Secretary Lanza' s report that Ken 's Foreign Auto Repair ® did not indicate that used auto sales were its principle source of business and the various zoning violations cited by the Building-Zoning Inspector, the Board took no action on Ken' s renewal application for 1984. 9. Others who did not apply In light of the Zoning Inspectors observation that there are too many cars parked too close to the street on Brown Brother's Depot Street lot, the Board instructed Executive Secretary Lanza to write a letter to the Brown Brothers instructing them to park the excess cars awaiting owner pick-up in the adjacent municipal parking lot. B. Alcoholic Beverage Licenses 1 . Hugo' s Lighthouse Restaurant , Inc. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio, to renew Hugo' s Lighthouse Restaurant' s Annual All Alcoholic-Common Victualer license for 1984 with the stipulation that it furnish the Building-Zoning Inspector with satisfactory plans for the restriped parking lot by January 31 , 1984. Vote: 3-0 in favor. Selectmen's Meeting - December 28, 1983 - Minutes of Regular Meeting - Page 3 (Continued) B. Alcoholic Beverage Licenses 2. Cohasset by-the-Sea Inn and Conference Resort MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel DeBassio, to renew Cohasset-by-the-Sea' s All Alcoholic Innholders license with that it : 1 ) keep the third floor vacant , 2) submit plans to the Fire Department and Highway Department to extend the connection to the standpipe system to the street with a timetable for completion by 1/31/84, 3) secure a permit for the changed main sign facing the intersection of Elm Street and Margin Street by 1/31/84, 4) secure a permit for the change in the interior rooms (Presidential Suite and Conference Room) by 1/31/84. Vote: 3-0 in favor. 3. Harrington 's MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio, to renew Harrington' s Annual All Alcoholic Common Victualers license for 1984 with the stipulations that it : 1) secure sign permits for the signs on the side of the building, the front walk and the front foyer and , 2) secure an updated occupancy permit and pay the $40.00 fee. Vote: 3-0 in favor. 4. With Richard MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio, to renew With Richard 's Annual All Alcoholic Common Victualers license for 1984 with the stipulation that it comply with the By-law forbidding neon signs. Vote : 3-0 in favor. 5. Harbor Liquors MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to renew Harbor Liquor's Annual All Alcoholic Package goods store license for 1984 with the stipulation that it remove its neon signs or document that the signs were present before the passage of the sign-by-laws by 1/31/84. Vote: 3-0 in favor. 6. Central Market MOVED BY Sel . England, SECONDED by SE] . DeBassio, to renew Central Market' s Annual All Alcoholic Package Goods Store license for 1984. Vote: 3-0 in favor. 7. Scott Liquors MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio, to renew Scott Liqour' s Annual All Alcoholic package goods store license for 1984 with the stipulation that it document that its neon signs were there before the passage of the sign-by-law or remove them by 1/31/84, Vote: 3-0 in favor. , 16% Selectmen' s Meeting - December 28, 1983 - Minutes of Regular Meeting - Page 4 (continued) B. Alcoholic Beverage Licenses 8. Cohasset Liquors MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio, to renew Cohasset Liquor's Annual All Alcoholic package goods store license for 1984 with the stipulation that it document that its neon signs were there before the passage of the sign- by-laws or remove the signs by 1/31/84. Vote : 3-0 in favor. 9. Riddle's Food Mart MOVED by Sel . England , SECONDED by SE1 . DeBassio, to renew Riddle's Annual Wine and Malt package good store license for 1984 with the stipulation that it remove its neon sign(s) or document that it (they) were there before the passage of the sign- by-laws. Vote: 3-0 in favor. i C. Common Victualers Licensee Vote Stipulation i 1) Hugo's Lighthouse MOVED by Sel . England, Same as on alcoholic Beverage Restaurant, Inc. SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio license QVote: 3-0 in favor 2) With Richard 3) Harrington' s 4) Log & Line " NONE 5) Papa Gino' s " NONE 6) American Legion " NONE 7) Central Market " NONE 8) Curtis Market " NONE 9) Farmer's Pride Market " NONE 10) Cohasset Winter Gardens " That a permit be secured for the roofing that was completed. 11 ) Sea n Cheese " NONE 12) Riddle' s Food Mart " Same as on alcoholic beverage license 13) Mr. Donut " Secure necessary permit for sign or remove it by 1/31/84. I&9 Selectmen' s Meeting - December 28, 1983 Minutes of Regular Meeting - Page 5 D. Innholders 1 ) Cohasset By the Sea Inn MOVED by Sel . England, Same as on alcoholic and Conference Center SECONDED by Se] DeBassio, Beverage License Vote 3-0 in favor E. Entertainment 1 . General a) South Shore Music " NONE Circus (live) b) Papa Gino's " NONE (non live) c) Hugo' s Lighthouse Same as on alcoholic Restaurant Beverage License (one non-live & one live) " d) Ko-Ko Island (live) " that temporary wiring arrangement be made permanent in compliance with wiring and fire safety codes. e) Cohasset Winter Gardens " Same as on Common Victualer License 2. Sunday a) Papa Gino's (non-live) " NONE b) Ko-Ko Island (live) " Same as on general entertainment license c) Hugo's Lighthouse "' Same as on Alcoholic Restaurant beverage license (2 one day-live) d) Cohasset Winter Gardens " Same as on Common (non-live) Victualer License F. Automatic Amusement Devices a) Cohasset Winter Gardens " Same as on Common Victualer' s license; limited to (8) eight video games b) Cohasset Pizza House Limited to (2) two video games; payment of 1983 license fee. 170 Selectmen' s Meeting - December 28, 1983 - Minutes of Regular Meeting - Page 6 MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to grant permission to Hugo' s Lighthouse to serve liquor until 2 :00 a.m. on January 1 , 1984. Vote : 3-0 in favor. (with regret)s.m. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED By Sel . DeBassio to accept/the resignation of Barbara C. Elliott as Town Constable effective January 1 , 1984. Vote: 3-0 in favor. It was the consensus of the Board to advertise for applicants to fill this vacancy.. Executive Secretary Lanza informed the Board that Economic Development Administration grants are available for projects such as the Government Island Pier. It was the consensus of the Board to authorize Charles Fink, Chairman, Harbor Study Committee, and Executive Secretary Lanza, to apply for a grant when the next round comes up and to write our legislators to support the bill for funding of these grants. Executive Secretary Lanza read the letter from South Shore Community Action Council announcing that a representative from S.S .C.A.C. will no longer be available at Cohasset Town Hall to take applications for fuel assistance but there will be one at Scituate Council on Aging or Plymouth Office of the S.S.C.A.C. He was instructed to send a letter of thanks from the Board of Selectmen. Dog Officer, Richard Yocum, was present to discuss his FY 1985 Budget. Executive Secretary Lanza reviewed the budget and recommended that it be approved. MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve budget request for personal services of $4,000. and general expenses $2 ,021 . for the Dog Officer budget. Vote: 3-0 in favor. At 8:35 p.m. Atty. Richard Henderson was present to discuss the FY 1985 budget for Town Counsel . Executive Secretary Lanza recommended that a budget of $55,000. for legal services and $6,000. for general expenses be requested. MOVED by Sel . England , SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to approve legal services - $55,000. and general expenses - $6,000. of Town Counsel budget as recommended. Vote: 3-0 in favor. At 8:45 p.m. It was MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and strategies with respect to collective bargaining. Vote: 3 - 0 in favor Chairman McArthur aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . England aye At 9:20 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . DeBassio, SECONDED by Sel . England to return to open session. Vote: 3-0 in favor. Chairman McArthur aye Sel . DeBassio aye Sel . England aye 171 Selectmenls Meeting December 28, 1983 - Minutes of Regular Meeting - Page 7 Fire Chief Martin Dooley was present to discuss Fire Department overtime. He stated that $40,000. is needed for overtime for the remainder of this fiscal year and that he has three firefighters on injured sick leave, one suspended, and three on vacation. It was the consensus of the Board that Firefighter Rosano be examined by a doctor of the Board' s choice and a letter from the doctor be received by next week. At 9:50 p.m. it was MOVED by Sel . England, SECONDED by Sel . DeBassio to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: 3-0 in favor. Approved: Date: Approved: Cha i rm n / TOWN OF COHASSET, MA MINUTES OF SELECTMEN ' S MEETINGS 1983 END-