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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 05/18/2009 Minutes-Board of Selectmen May 18,2009 Selectmen Present: Paul Carlson,Chairman Karen Quigley Frederick Koed Ralph S. Dormitzer Selectman Absent: Edwin G.Carr Others Present: William Griffin,Town Manager Jennifer Oram, Recording Secretary Chairman Paul Carlson called the meeting to order at 7PM. Town Manner's Report Town Manager,William Griffin,will ask the Board to set a date for a special meeting to sign the warrant for the pending Special Town Meeting. Selectmen's Comment Period Selectman Karen Quigley asked Mr.Griffin what the status was on 45 Pleasant Street. Mr.Griffin stated that the Board of Health has to make a decision if they are going to hold a hearing or not. Chairman Carlson stated that if the BOH does not hold a hearing,then perhaps the Selectmen can discuss options at the Board's next meeting on June 81h. Selectmen Quigley asked for an update on the request from Joy Street for speed bumps. Mr. Griffin stated that the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments are all against speed bumps. He added that the speed bumps which were put on Parker Avenue were installed because the road leads to a public facility. Selectman Quigley then asked that if there is going to be a June Town Meeting,she would like the Board to consider putting an article on the warrant for the Housing Trust. Chairman Carlson stated that there is a committee up and running working on the possibilities of the Jane Cook house. As they gather facts and information,they will report more. Minutes—Selectman Ralph Dormitzer moved to approve the minutes of April 27,2009 as amended. Selectman Frederick Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Police Chief lames Hussey—Annual Police Awards—Police Chief James Hussey addressed the Board. The Chief stated that they made this award ceremony an annual event two years ago. He added that the award criteria are quite stringent and they only give out awards they feel are much deserved. The Chief reviewed the event(s)that prompted the giving of the award. The following awards were given: The Excellence Award, presented to Police Officer Patrick Kenney and Police Officer Regen Steverman. The Meritorious Service Award, presented to Detective Garrett Hunt, Police Officer Patrick Reardon and Sergeant Christy Tarantino. The Chiefs Community Service Award,Animal Control Officer, Paul Murphy. Selectmen—5.18.09-JBO 1 Minutes-Board of Selectmen May 18,2009 Schedule Special Town Meeting-Mr.Griffin stated that the previous week the Board received a petition with 200 signatures to call for a Special Town Meeting. The Board has also received an article and the additional 100 signatures required to place it on the Town Meeting Warrant. The Board now needs to schedule the meeting. Mr.Griffin stated that a special meeting will need to occur in the next week for the Board to approve and sign the warrant. Selectman Dormitzer moved to schedule the Special Town Meeting for Monday,June 220d at 71PM. Chairman Carlson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Selectman Quigley stated that it was her understanding that another group of citizens has submitted 200 signatures to call for a Special Town Meeting. She said they are in the process of writing their warrant article. Selectman Quigley asked the Board if they should place this article on the warrant for the June 22"d Town Meeting or do they have to call for another meeting? Selectman Dormitzer suggested the group obtain the 100 signatures for their article as an expression of support for the article. Design Review Board Members Introduction—Chairman of the Board, Rob Skolnick,as well as members Jim Sandell and Marty Nee addressed the Board. Chairman Skolnick reviewed the membership of the Board and stated that Mr.Sandell is the Vice Chairman;the other members who were not present are full members John Cavanaro,and Margaret Cotter,Associate Members,Virginia Norman and Can Tiryaki as well as Ex-Officio Member,Bob Egan, Building Commissioner. Selectman Dormitzer asked Chairman Skolnick how he saw the process working. Chairman Skolnick stated that they will review any commercial building or project larger than a two family home. They will work closely with the Planning Board and Engineer John Modzelewski while reviewing each project. Diana Karcher—Paving of Dolan Lane—Mrs. Diane Karcher and Mr. Edward Karcher of 264 North Main Street addressed the Board. In a letter to the Board dated April 9,2009, Mrs. Karcher is requesting that a portion of Dolan Lane be paved to address icing and other safety issues. It is Mrs. Karcher's understanding that the lane is the responsibility of the Town, however after some research,Town Manager William Griffin has found no record of the Lane being accepted as a public way. Mr.Griffin explained that the situation is still evolving and that research is still being done. Mr.Joe Walsh of 270 North Main Street(located on the corner of Dolan Lane)gave a detailed history of the Lane. Mr.Walsh does not want the lane to be paved as he is concerned about maintaining his property rights. Clark Brewer of 262 North Main Street(Dolan Lane)stated that he feels that paving the upper area of the lane is a reasonable thing for the Town to consider. He stated that any further up the lane could trigger the Wetlands Protection Act. Selectman Koed suggested the Board walk the road to getter a better understanding of the property. DPW Superintendant,Carl Sestito,and Mr. Mark Brennan of the Cohasset Greenbush Office reviewed the various options for the Town. Mr. Brennan stated that the lane is in very tough shape. He then explained the many paving and drainage options the Town has. Mrs. Karcher asked if the Town could patch the area it as they have done for years. Mr. Brennan said they could, but that they would be back with the same problems in three years. Chairman Carlson agreed the Board should go look at the property. He also believes that more research needs to be done on the status of the lane,whether it is public or private as well as what can be done for safety purposes. The Board will address the issue once again at a future meeting. Boards Goals and Prioritization—The Board reviewed the memo distributed by Chairman Carlson. Each member identified their top three goals. The Board will then review the progress that has been made on each goal after the Fall Special Town Meeting. Selectmen—5.18.09-JBO 2 Minutes-Board of Selectmen May 18,2009 Selectman Dormitzer moved to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-O). Meeting adjourned at 8:3213M. Respectfully submitted, Paul Carlson Chairman Selectmen—5.18.09-JBO 3