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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 04/16/2009 Minutes—Board of Selectmen April 16, 2009 Selectmen Present: Paul Carlson, Chairman Karen Quigley Frederick Koed Selectmen Absent: Ralph Dormitzer Edwin G. Carr Others Present: William R. Griffin,Town Manager Jennifer Oram, Recording Secretary Chairman Paul Carlson called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM. Town Manager's Report Town Manager, William Griffin, stated that he has received complaints about people parking for extended periods of time at the Beechwood Ballpark playground. He recommends the Board vote to approve the installation of"Playground Parking Only" signs. After a brief discussion, Selectman Karen Quigley moved to approve the installation of the signs. Selectman Frederick Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Mr. Paul Adams of Cohasset has donated a flag pole to CSCR at 40 Parker Avenue. Mr.Adams would also like to pay for the pole to be installed. The flag pole will not only fly the American flag, but will also fly yellow flags if the Board of Health closes the beach due to high bacteria counts. With a vote of the Board, Mr.Adams will be authorized to install the flag pole. Selectman Quigley moved to accept the flag pole and authorize its installation. Selectman Koed seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous (3-0). Mr. Griffin stated that he has had a request from Jane Frank,the niece of recently deceased former Harbormaster Harry Ritter,to affix a plaque in his honor on the Harbormaster's Building in Mr. Ritter's honor. Chairman Carlson stated that he would be concerned about setting a precedent as many wonderful people have passed away in Town and if everyone received a plaque, it could get a bit out of hand. He suggested the discussion be moved to when they have a full Board to see if a policy should be set. The Board agreed to hold an Executive Session on April 27, 2009 at 6:15PM. Mr. Griffin reviewed his recent meeting with Advisory Committee Chairman, Sam Wakeman, where they worked on objectives and membership for the proposed Long-Term Budget Planning Group. Mr. Wakemen addressed the Board. Chairman Carlson and both Selectmen Koed and Quigley stated they were happy with the proposed membership. After a brief discussion,Selectman Quigley moved to endorse the formation of the Budget Planning Group. Selectman Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Selectmen Comment Period Selectman Quigley asked if the Board could invite the new Design Review Board in to meet them and to introduce them to the public. Mr. Griffin stated that they would be having their first meeting on April 301", after which the Board can invite them in. Selectman Quigley then announced that the construction Selectmen—4.16.09-J BO 1 Minutes—Board of Selectmen April 16, 2009 for the Border Street Culvert will commence soon and the project will take 2-3 weeks. Information about road closures etc. is in on the Town website and in the Cohasset Mariner. Licenses& Permits—Selectman Koed moved to approve a one-day liquor license (beer and wine)for the "Spring Fling"event to be held at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday,April 25, 2009 from 7:30PM—10PM. Selectman Quigley seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous (3-0). Agreement of Easement—for BMP at Peck's Meadow—Selectman Quigley moved to approve and sign the easement. Selectman Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Federal Stimulus Project Prioritizations— Mr. Griffin explained that he needed to submit the Board's top three choices to Representative Garrett Bradley by Friday,April 171". The Board reviewed the nineteen proposed projects and discussed what criteria they should use to make their choices. Chairman Carlson stated that no one knows how the State is choosing the projects and if the Town would be given any funds at all. After further discussion,the Board agreed that their first choice would be for the Town Hall Restoration Project. The Board looked further into the list and determined what were the most "shovel ready" projects. Mr. Amory Houghton of 91 Atlantic Avenue asked the Board to consider the Treat's Pond In-Basin Storage Project. The Board then discussed combining all projects that had to do with stormwater issues. Selectman Quigley suggested that they lump the jobs together for one large request of funds and hopefully the Town will receive something. The Board asked if they should have back-up projects such as Alumni Field or the Jacobs Meadow Culvert. The Board authorized Mr. Griffin to submit additional projects on their behalf if a request was made from Representative Bradley's office. The list that Mr. Griffin will submit will be: Town Hall Restoration Project, Stormwater/In-Basin Storage projects and the Beechwood Culvert. Avalon Sidewalk Discussion—The Board had a brief discussion about their visit to the Avalon site and the consideration of installing sidewalks along 3A and/or up Sohier Street. Selectman Koed stated he prefers to put the sidewalk on the other side of 3A in front of the businesses. He added that he also liked the idea of finishing the sidewalk on Sohier Street. Mr. Griffin suggested the Board wait to see what luck Scott Dale from Avalon has with Mass Highway and the installation of some sort of crossing signal. Mr. Griffin will also ask Mr. Dale to get a price for both the 3A extension in front of the businesses and Sohier Street to see if both are monetarily possible. The Town has$350,000 to work with. Selectman Koed added that with the addition of 200 apartments in that area, he would like to see the money used in that part of Town. Selectman Quigley asked Chairman Carlson if the Cable Advisory's PEG document was available. He stated that the Board should have it by the next meeting. Selectman Koed moved to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Quigley seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(3-0). Meeting adjourned at 8:1513M. Respectfully submitted, Paul Carlson Chairman Selectmen—4.16.09-J BO 2