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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - BoS - 12/03/2019 Selectmen Minutes December 3, 2019 Selectmen's Meeting Town Hall-Selectmen Office 41 Highland Avenue Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Kevin McCarthy Paul Schubert Diane Kennedy Keri Thompson Jack Creighton Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager Chairman McCarthy called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Diane Kennedy-Present, Paul Schubert-Present, Kevin McCarthy-Present, Keri Thompson-Present,Jack Creighton-Present. Chairman McCarthy asked for a motion to go into Executive Session for Exemption #3-To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. The Board will discuss the Police Lieutenant contract. The Board will get an update on Town of Cohasset v. Gerd Ordelheide,Town of Cohasset v.A&S Cohasset,LLC and Commonwealth v.Matthew Shannon. Motion moved by Selectman Schubert and seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Roll Call Vote: Diane Kennedy- Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye, Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Keri Thompson-Aye,Jack Creighton-Aye. The Board went into Executive Session at 6:32 p.m. The Board came out of Executive Session and back into public session at 7:19 p.m. Public Comments-None. Motion by Selectman Schubert to amend the agenda to accept a gift from the Basketball Boosters next,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Gift-Vote to Accept Boosters Basketball Gift of$9,000-Chairman of Recreation and President of Basketball Boosters Michael Hession were present. The funds being donated will be used to renovate the Sohier Street basketball court. The single court will be replaced with two courts side by side. They hope to start the project in early April. Motion by Selectman Schubert to accept$9,000 from the Basketball Boosters to renovate the Sohier Street basketball courts,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Mr. Senior advised the Board the Human Resources Policy presentation has to be delayed until 12/17/19 as Miriam Johnson had a family obligation and couldn't be here tonight. The Police Lieutenant contract also needs to be delayed as there are a couple of issues to be finalized. He hopes it will be completed by 12/17/19. The one-day liquor license request has been withdrawn. The Conservation Commission update was discussed in executive session earlier. Presentation of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award-Finance Director Don Piatt and Treasurer/Collector Paula Linhares were present. Mr. Senior stated this is the first time the town has applied for this reward and the first time the town has received it. It is very exciting news. He thanked Don and Paula and the entire staff for all their hard work. 1 Selectmen Minutes December 3, 2019 Fiscal 2020 Tax Classification Hearing-Continued from 11/19/19-Director of Assessing Mary Quill advised the Board she needs them to authorize her and the town manager to file the LA-5 form to the Mass Department of Revenue-Division of Local Services. Motion by Selectman Schubert to authorize Chris Senior and Mary Quill to submit the LA-5 form to the Mass Department of Revenue-Division of Local Services,seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to close the FY2020 Tax Classification Hearing, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Cohasset Housing Authority-Introduction of New Executive Director-Chairman of CHA Taffy Nothnagle gave a history of the Cohasset Housing Authority. They have had a temporary director since the Executive Director of many years passed away. The State was leaning to regionalization with other communities for Cohasset. Cohasset has recently partnered with Norwell. They interviewed three candidates and have recently hired Colleen Lochey. Both organizations are separate and have their own housing authority. Update on new construction house-Ms. Nothnagle reviewed the history of the Trettis House with the Board. They sold the property and the new developer is moving along with the construction and would expect the home to sell soon. They still own the land behind. They went out to bid in June, they have a general contractor and local contractor and have excavated the property. They property manager has a great reputation and the liaison with the DCH is great. They have poured the foundation last weekend. They hope to have it completed by December 2020. The property will be a group home for 12 mentally disabled. The house will count as 12 units of affordable housing. Discussion of Appointment Process-The CHA is currently operating with a 3-person board. They received a resignation notice and need to fill the position until the next election in May. They have received an application from Donna McGee, and she has served on the committee in the past. Chairman McCarthy stated they will advertise for the position for anyone that is interested and a joint board will make the appointment on 12/17/19. Board/Committee-Vacancies-Shellfish Constable-Mr. Senior stated they are currently accepting applications for a Shellfish constable. Town Hall Building Committee-Mr. Senior advised the Board Phil Lehr has applied for the Town Hall Building Committee. He gave an overview of his background and recommended the Board appoint him. Selectman Creighton stated he has spoken to Mr. Lehr at length and recommends him. Selectman Schubert agreed and said Mr. Lehr would be a great addition. Motion by Selectman Creighton to appoint Phil Lehr to the Cohasset Town Hall Building Committee for a term expiring 6/30/20, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Community Electrical Aggregation Public Review Period-Chairman of Alternative Energy Committee Tanya Bodell gave an overview of the public review period process. The period will run from December 4th to December 18th. The Board agreed the public hearing will be on December 17th at 7 p.m. Anyone interested can submit written comments or come to the public hearing and discuss them. All information and documents are available on the town website under the Selectmen's page. They have also advertised in the Cohasset Mariner. Motion by Selectman Schubert to schedule the Board of Selectmen meeting for the Aggregation Program for the Public Comment Review on December 17, 2019 for oral and written comments,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). 2 Selectmen Minutes December 3, 2019 Annual License Renewals-All Alcohol (on premises) licenses-Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the All Alcohol (on premises) licenses for Celtic Bistro Corporation d/b/a Bia Bistro,The Corner Stop Eatery d/b/a The Corner Stop,A&S Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Atlantica,V&AA Incorporated d/b/a Ava Cucina,White Crane Incorporated d/b/a Feng Shui Restaurant, Cohasset Pub Corp. d/b/a Mr. Dooley's Old Village Pub, Nguyen's Kitchen 1, LLC d/b/a Nguyen's Kitchen, RBLB, Inc. d/b/a Lenny's Hideaway, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Wine & Malt(on premises) licenses-Motion by Selectman Thompson to approve the Wine & Malt(on premises) licenses for Cohasset Pizza Company, Inc. d/b/a Victorias,South Shore Playhouse Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus, 5 South Main Inc. d/b/a 5 South Main, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Innholder All Alcohol (on premises) licenses-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the Innholder All Alcohol (on premises) licenses for Cohasset Sarro, Inc. d/b/a Red Lion Inn, Cohasset Harbor Group, LLC d/b/a Cohasset Harbor Inn,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Club All Alcohol (on premises) licenses-Motion by Selectman Thompson to approve the Club All Alcohol (on premises) licenses for George H. Mealy Post#118—The American Legion,Cohasset Golf Club d/b/a Cohasset Golf Club,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was 4-0-1. Chairman McCarthy recused from the vote. Retail Package (All Alcohol) licenses-Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the Retail Package (All Alcohol) licenses for A Taste for Wine, Inc. d/b/a Taste for Wine,Yogi Raj Corp d/b/a Curtis Liquors, seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Retail Package (Wine& Malt) licenses-Motion by Selectman Thompson to approve the Retail Package (Wine& Malt) licenses for Mullaney's Fish Market, Barrel &Vine, LLC d/b/a Barrel &Vine,The Anchor and Sail, LLC d/b/a Anchor and Sail, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Common Victuallar Licenses-Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the Common Victuallar licenses for Celtic Bistro Corporation d/b/a/Bia Bistro,The Corner Stop Eatery d/b/a The Corner Stop A&S Restaurants. LLC d/b/a Atlantica,V&AA Incorporated d/b/a Ava Cucina,White Crane Incorporated d/b/a Feng Shui Restaurant,Cohasset Pub Corp. d/b/a Mr. Dooley's Old Village Pub, Nguyen's Kitchen 1, LLC d/d/a Nguyen's Kitchen, RBLB, Inc. d/b/a Lenny's Hideaway, Cohasset Pizza Company, Inc. d/b/a Victorias, 3A Pizza &Grille d/b/a 3A Pizza &Grille, 5 South Main, South Shore Playhouse Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset Golf Club, Cohasset Pizza House, Atlantic Bagel, Cohasset Donuts, LLC, H & I Donuts, LLC, French Memories,JJ's Dairy Hut, Olympus Grille, Starbucks, Peel Pizza, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). 3 Selectmen Minutes December 3, 2019 Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve a Common Victuallar license for George H. Mealy Post #118-The American Legion, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was 4-0-1. Chairman McCarthy recused from the vote. Innholder Common Victuallar License-Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve an Innholder Common Victuallar license for Cohasset Sarro, Inc. d/b/a Red Lion Inn, Cohasset Harbor Group, LLC d/b/a Cohasset Harbor Inn, seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Local Entertainment Licenses-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve a Local Entertainment License for A&S Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Atlantica,Cohasset Harbor Group, LLC d/b/a Cohasset Harbor Inn Cohasset Sarro, Inc. d/b/a Red Lion Inn, Cohasset Pub Corp. d/b/a Mr. Dooley's Old Village Pub RBLB, Inc. d/b/a Lenny's Hideaway, South Shore Playhouse Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus,The Corner Stop Eatery d/b/a The Corner Stop, Celtic Bistro Corporation d/b/a Bia Bistro, Cohasset Golf Club,seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve a Local Entertainment License for George H. Mealy Post #118-The American Legion, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was 4-0-1. Chairman McCarthy recused from the vote. State Entertainment Licenses-Motion by Selectman Thompson to approve a State Entertainment License for A&S Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Atlantica, Cohasset Harbor Group, LLC d/b/a Cohasset Harbor Inn, Cohasset Sarro, Inc. d/b/a Red Lion Inn, Cohasset Pub Corp. d/b/a Mr. Dooley's Old Village Pub The Corner Stop Eatery d/b/a The Corner Stop, RBLB, Inc. d/b/a Lenny's Hideaway, South Shore Playhouse Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus, Celtic Bistro Corp. d/b/a Bia Bistro, Cohasset Golf Club,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman Thompson to approve a State Entertainment License for George H. Mealy Post #118-The American Legion, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was 4-0-1. Chairman McCarthy recused from the vote. Class I and II (Car Sales, New and Used Vehicles) Licenses-Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve the Class I and II (Car Sales, New and Used Vehicles) licenses for W. N. Motors, Inc. d/b/a Coastal Nissan (742 CJCH) and Cohasset Imports(508 CJCH), seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Class II (Car Sales, Used Vehicles) Licenses-Motion by Selectman Thompson to approve a Class II (Car Sales, Used Vehicles) licenses for CBK Auto,Jeffrey Pinkus, 547 Beechwood Street, Aristocrat Auto and Truck Sales,Joseph Rosano, 105 Ripley Road,John's Car Care,John Kubik Owner, Elhage Auto Group, LLC, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman Schubert to NOT approve the renewal of the Wine& Malt (on premises) license for Simply Smith's Catering& Event Planning d/b/a Simply Smith's at One Pleasant at the license holders request, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). 4 Selectmen Minutes December 3, 2019 Mr. Senior advised the Board that the applicant's attorney for Sajjan Enterprises, LLC has asked to continue the hearing until December 17, 2019. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to continue the hearing on the renewal application for Sajjan Enterprises, LLC and the hearing to consider denying,suspending or revoking said renewal applications due to sums owed the Town to December 17, 2019 at 8:30 p.m., seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Set Dates for Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Elections-Motion by Selectman Schubert to set the date of Annual Town Meeting for May 4, 2020 and the date of Annual Town Elections for May 9, 2020, seconded by Selectman Thompson and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Town Manager Update-Town Hall Project Update-Mr. Senior advised the Board the Town Hall Committee met last Monday. There are four finalists that will be interviewed next week for the Owner's Project Manager (OPM). They have had some good ideas for alternative sites for staff. Phil Lehr will be a great addition to the committee. Chairman McCarthy suggested putting together a public forum in January or February to get information to the public. Mr. Senior advised the Board he sent the draft FY21 Budget Planning Calendar. Selectman Kennedy suggested maybe having a live audience at the town meeting forum (143TV)to allow the public to ask questions. He also has three upcoming Fiscal Forums on 12/5/19, 12/12/19 and 12/19/19 and invited the Board to attend. Mr. Senior distributed the 2020 Election Calendar. Mr. Senior reminded the Board there is an executive session with the School Committee on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Willcutt Commons. Selectmen Comments-Chairman McCarthy reminded the Board there is a Selectmen Goals meeting on 1/7/19 at 6:30 p.m. He suggested the Board have dinner after the meeting. Mr. Senior will pick a place to go and noted that he has a book he will give to everyone before the meeting to prompt discussion at dinner. Mr. Creighton asked if the Board would consider setting up a task force for Water/Sewer with the upcoming potential projects with Scituate and Hingham. Chairman McCarthy suggested the Board discuss at a meeting after they get an update on the Hingham water acquisition. Selectman Thompson thanked everyone that put up the lobster trap tree. It puts everyone in the holiday spirit. Selectman Schubert suggested the Board discuss possibly having a water works administration instead of water and sewer separate enterprise funds. Mr. Senior will look into. Selectman Kennedy asked if the Board would be getting an update on a consultant for the aquaculture issue. Mr. Senior will update the Board at the 12/17/19 meeting. Selectman Kennedy stated the Affordable Housing Authority Trust Committee met yesterday and are looking to have counsel help with the finalization of the Declaration of Trust and advise on some language in the AHT bylaw. Mr. Senior will discuss with her. Chairman McCarthy stated three Cohasset Police Officers were honored in Washington, DC this week for their work in saving a life last December. There was a lot of excellent videos on social media of the event. Minutes-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the minutes of 11/19/19,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Thompson to adjourn,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin McCarthy, Chairman 5 Selectmen Minutes December 3, 2019 Documents Town Hall Building Committee App-P. Lehr Community Electrical Aggregation Annual Licenses ATM Schedule Minutes 11/19/19 6