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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 05/10/2010 Minutes—Board of Selectmen May 10, 2010 Selectmen Present: Karen Quigley, Chairman Edwin G. Carr Paul Carlson Leland H.Jenkins Selectman Absent: Frederick Koed Others Present: William R. Griffin,Town Manager Jennifer Oram, Selectmen's Clerk Chairman Karen Quigley called the meeting to order at 7:3013M. Town Manager's Report Town Manager, William Griffin, reminded the Board that the warrant will need to go to the printer no later than Friday, May 21, 2010. The Water Planning Group would like to make a presentation at a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the Advisory Committee on May 17, 2010. Mr. Griffin also suggested the Board meet to review the water department articles for the Town Meeting. The Board agreed to do so at 6:30PM on the 17tn Mr. Griffin also asked the Board to consider the recommendation of Chief Mark DeLuca to not hold a public hearing to consider possible alcohol violations at the Red Lion Inn. Chief DeLuca believes it will be more effective if he and his staff address these matters directly with the ownership and management of the Red Lion Inn. Selectman Edwin Carr moved to accept the Chief's recommendation. Selectman Leland Jenkins seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Mr. Griffin also reminded town residents impacted by the severe storms and flooding a few weeks back may seek disaster-related relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Mr. Griffin also informed the Board that the Board has received notice that Marylou's Coffee located at 130 King Street qualifies as a "Keno To Go" agent. The Board has 21 days in receipt of the notice to submit a written objection. The Board did not object to this request. Mr. Griffin then updated the Board on the installation of bike racks in Town. The Board had previously approved these locations, but Mr. Griffin asked the Board to review photographs of the locations so they were aware. Selectmen's Comment Period Selectman Carr wished local Astronaut Stephen Bowen well on his pending launch. Chairman Quigley stated that she has attended the Stormwater Advisory Committee's forum and that it was attended by residents of new areas of Town with Stormwater concerns. She added that the committee ran the forum extremely professionally. Chairman Quigley also announced that a date has been set to meet with the Community Preservation Commission for what could be an interesting discussion about the program's future. Selectmen—5.10.10-JBO 1 Minutes—Board of Selectmen May 10, 2010 Minutes—The Board will address the April 5, 2010 minutes at the end of the meeting. Selectman Carr moved to approved the minutes of April 12, 2010 as amended. Selectman Carlson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Selectman Carr moved the minutes of April 26, 2010 as amended. Selectman Carlson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Bill Burnett—Update on 2010 Cohasset Triathlon—Mr. Burnett addressed the Board and stated that the event is only weeks away. He said that Darilynn Evans of the Chamber of Commerce reached out to the businesses on Main Street and that he was able to meet with both French Memories and Tedeschi. He said that the conversations were all very good with good ideas. They will be removing the cones from the village area as soon as the last cyclist comes through. He has met with the Sandy Beach Association and they are quite happy. Meetings with safety officials will continue up until race day. He will also work with the Cohasset Mariner to keep people updated on the event. Mr. Burnett then stated that he was very unhappy with the quality of the roads and hoped the Board could help it [paving] move a little faster. Selectman Carlson asked what roads specifically. Mr. Burnett stated that the roads from Jerusalem Road, Forest Avenue, Main Street and Atlantic Avenue. Chairman Quigley stated that the Town has been working very hard to get the roads done for the citizens and cannot rush the process for the Triathlon. Selectman Jenkins stated that the gas company is presently in Town digging up roads and the Town is out to bid on paving costs. Selectman Carlson stated that he was concerned about the 9AM start of the race and would rather see an 8AM start. Mr. Burnett suggested they see how it works for this year. He stated that the year before with fog delays etc.,the race started around 8:34. He said that if there are any safety issues with the weather,they will call of the swim and make it a duathalon. Mr. Burnett said that this call is made by the Harbormaster. Selectman Carlson stated that the Harbormaster felt "out of the loop" last year. Mr. Griffin added that Harbormaster, Lorren Gibbons, is also concerned about the personal liability on making such a decision again in the future. Mr. Burnett said that he has contacts with the lawyers at USA Triathlon and could inquire about such liability. Mr. Griffin asked that he do so. Selectman Carlson said that he really wants to see this event succeed. Scott Dale—Avalon LIP Application- Mr. Dale reviewed the draft application for the Board. He reviewed the four ongoing processes that are currently happening to make the change from the Comprehensive Permit to a LIP. Avalon will need to meet with the Zoning Board of Appeals and see if they review the changes to the existing permit as insubstantial. If they do,the existing Comprehensive Permit can be amended. If they don't, then a new permit will need to be issued. Mr. Dale stated that this can't happen until the Board of Selectmen act. They are setting up a meeting with Building Commissioner, Robert Egan,to review the building permit application and the off-site improvement. He also has met with DHCD and they discussed several subjects. Mr. Dale then went through the various sections of the application for the Board. He then reviewed the site plan for the Board, showing where the additional twenty (20) units would be placed. Chairman Quigley asked Mr. Dale if everything goes to plan, if Avalon had a schedule. Mr. Dale stated that they would hope to have a building permit by the end of June, starting construction shortly thereafter in August or September, with apartments being ready by the spring of 2011. Selectman Jenkins asked why they are changing the Comprehensive Permit to a LIP application. Mr. Dale stated it was for financing;the LIP allows Avalon to supply its own financing. After a lengthy discussion,the Board agreed to review the documents and address it once again on the May 24, 2010 agenda. Andrew Willard—Alternative Energy Committee Update- Alternative Energy Committee Chairman, Andrew Willard, addressed the Board and updated them on the many projects etc. the committee is working on. Mr. Willard reviewed the committee's involvement in the following: Solar Street Lights using LED lighting,the Green Communities Act, work being done with High School students, energy Selectmen—5.10.10-JBO 2 Minutes—Board of Selectmen May 10, 2010 tracking software that the town has now been trained to use, the Wind Bylaw review, and energy saving options through the MAPC. The Board thanked Mr. Willard for the update. Chairman Quigley stated that she knows how hard the committee is working on many issues. Old Colony Square—Approval of Regulatory Agreement& LIP Application— Mr. Griffin reviewed the application for the Board. After a brief discussion, Selectman Carlson moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the LIP application and for the Board to sign and approve the regulatory agreement. Selectman Jenkins seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Board Priorities Discussion—The Board reviewed the chart Chairman Quigley created. The Board made edits and agreed to place Treats Pond and the most recent correspondence from the Army Corp for the next agenda. The Board will also ask Robert Egan to come in to review how "as of right" approval and permit approval. Minutes—After a brief discussion, Selectman Carr moved the minutes of April 5, 2010 as amended. Selectman Jenkins seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Selectman Carr moved to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Carlson seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(4-0). Meeting adjourned at 9:15PM. Respectfully submitted, Karen Quigley Chairman Selectmen—5.10.10-JBO 3