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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 07/11/2017 Selectmen Minutes July 11, 2017 Selectmen Meeting Town Hall-Selectmen's Office 41 Highland Ave. Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Paul Schubert, Chairman Diane Kennedy Jack Keniley Steve Gaumer Kevin McCarthy Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager Chairman Schubert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Kevin McCarthy-Present, Diane Kennedy-Present, Paul Schubert-Present,Jack Keniley-Present, Steve Gaumer-Present. Pledge-Recited Public Comment-None Licenses/Permits/Events-Sandy Beach Association-100 Anniversary Celebration-Security Plan Update- President of SBA-Robin Lawrence was present along with member Annette Sawchuk. Chief Silvia, Harbormaster Lorri Gibbons and Chief Quigley gave an overview of the updated security plan. All departments have signed off on the application. The Metro-LEC will be on-site to coordinate public safety. Coast Guard has been notified. The fireworks barge will be located offshore, 1500 ft.further than originally discussed. There will be large orange buoy markers to enhance the security zone around the barge. The Harbormaster is partnering with Hull and Scituate. The roads around Sandy Beach will be secured by the Cohasset Police. The Board had a brief discussion. All Facilities Stickers-Fee Schedule Amendment-Mr. Senior discussed the two proposed changes with the Board. The first change is for anyone renting for less than 60 days. The fee is $50 per vehicle.The second is for a replacement permit. The fee is$10 per vehicle. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to adopt the all facilities fee schedule as presented with two changes,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Selectman Gaumer asked if the Board could discuss beach only parking stickers sold by Sandy Beach Assoc at a later date. Change of Liquor License Manager-Atlantica-Mr. Senior noted the Board has a completed application to consider for the proposed manager of Atlantica:Joseph LaSpada. Mr. LaSpada was present and gave the Board an overview of his background. The Board had a brief discussion with Mr. LaSpada about his plans with the restaurant and the hours of operation. Cohasset Detective Harrison Schmidt gave the Board an overview of Mr. LaSpada's background check; no derogatory information was found. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve Joseph LaSpada as the liquor license manager for A& S Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Atlantica, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Town Hall Renovation Advisory Committee Update-Chairman of THRAC Mary McGoldrick advised the Board they have appointed Tom Reardon,Josiah Stevenson & Mark Toomey to the Committee. She discussed the work that has been done to date including site selection analysis, stakeholder meetings, a Survey Monkey survey and the architect's analysis of existing town hall. The Committee will be presenting to Advisory, Capital Budget, Elder Affairs, Cohasset Historical Society, public meetings and to Special Town Meeting in the fall. Douglas Manley&Wendall Kalsow from McGinley Kalsow&Associates were present along with Shane Nolan of Daedelus. Mr. Manley gave a presentation of the Town Hall Assessment and Design Progress. He discussed the schedule of events that will take place starting with the Owners Project Manager& Designer Selection, the Approval to Proceed to Design & Bid, Construction Documents and the Approval to Process to construction. The Board asked questions about the project and had a lengthy discussion. 1 Selectmen Minutes July 11, 2017 Special Town Meeting Dates-Mr. Senior distributed a schedule for Special Town Meeting and suggested the date of October 16, 2017 for the Board to consider. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to accept the proposed schedule identifying October 16, 2017 for Special Town Meeting,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Honor Roll Proposal-Glenn Pratt gave a presentation to the Board of the work the Veterans Memorial Committee is recommending. They are suggesting to complete the honor roll for all wars at the Veterans Park adding 325 names. They are asking permission to move the Edward Maree Landing memorial sign to a location near the flag pole. They are asking to hardscape the Gold Star Mothers Memorial. They will be removing and reducing the scope of plantings at the Peter Cogill Square memorial. The committee will continue to look for upgrade solutions for the Dennis Reardon Square memorial. The Board had a discussion and would like to schedule a site visit to the Harbor area for the proposed wall. The Board will vote at the next meeting. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to allow the Edward Maree Landing memorial sign be moved as presented, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman McCarthy to approve the hardscape as presented at the Gold Star Mother's Memorial,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Appointments/Re-Appointments-Boards&Committees-Conservation Commission-Vice Chairman of Con Com Justin Pimpare and member Chris MacFarlane were present. Mr. Pimpare stated they have had a resignation of a full member and would like Mr. MacFarlane to be moved to a full member. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to appoint Chris MacFarlane to Conservation Commission as full member to fill an unexpired term until June 30,2018, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Weir River Estuary Park Committee-Motion by Selectman Gaumer to appoint Thomas Bell to the Weir River Estuary Park Committee, seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Harbor Committee-Interviews-Michael Milanoski-171 South Main Street, Tim Davis-160 Fair Oaks Lane and Tom Norton-41 Red Fox Lane each gave the Board an overview of their experience and discussed their interest in the Harbor Committee. The Board asked the applicants a couple of questions. Harbor Committee-The Board of Selectmen had a ballot vote for 3 full members to be appointed to the Harbor Committee for a 3 year term as citizens at large. They appointed Tim Davis,Tom Norton and George McGoldrick. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to appoint John Barrett and Matt Marr to the Harbor Committee as Commercial Fishermen Representatives, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Master Plan Committee-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to appoint Amy Glasmeier to the Master Plan Committee as the Planning Board representative,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (5-0). OPEB Committee-Discussion-Chairman Schubert asked the Board to review the postponed charge and discuss at the next meeting. Finance Director/Town Accountant-Mr. Senior distributed the Finance Director/Town Accountant job description. He stated Lisa Uglialoro is finishing up the advertisement for the position. The screening committee will consist of Lisa Uglialoro,John Tuffy, Mary Gallagher and Jim Powers. The Board had a brief discussion. Mr. Senior will tweak the description and forward the advertisement to the Board. Town Manager Annual Evaluation Process Discussion-Chairman Schubert stated the Board should begin the Town Manager Evaluation process. Each member has received a blank evaluation form that should be filled out and submitted to Tracey Connors by July 31". The Board agreed that Chairman Schubert and Selectmen Kennedy will be the subcommittee and will review all the evaluations and bring back to the Board after compiling as they did last year. 2 Selectmen Minutes July 11, 2017 Selectmen Update-Selectman Kennedy stated she has heard some concerns about traffic, distracted driving and congestion at the Pleasant Street/Depot Court entrance to the town parking lot and requested a discussion for a future agenda. Mr. Senior will also mention to Chief Quigley. Selectman Kennedy advised the Board that she attended a memorial service for Joyce Steele passed away recently. It was a beautiful service for someone who contributed a great deal to the community. Selectman Keniley asked when Jerusalem Road would be paved. Mr. Senior stated is scheduled to be done within the next couple of weeks. There will also be striping and crosswalk work in the village. Chairman Schubert stated he spoke with Senator O'Connor about ADA money that may be available for the town hall renovation project. The money can be used for elevators or ramps. The mid-July numbers for the state look good. Mr.Senior distributed the most recent cherry sheets he received today. Town Manager Update-Bound Brook-Mr. Senior stated they have posted the update on the town website. The work continues this week,with backfilling to raise the grade back to street level the primary task of the first part of the week. Once the grade has been brought up sufficiently, a new water main will be installed and tested. The first stage of the installation is planned for Friday and Saturday. The contractor will be working Saturdays at no additional cost to the town. They are on an expedited schedule. Contract-Homeland Security Camera Project @ Harbor Discussion-Mr. Senior apologized to the Board for the confusion about the project. He wanted to clarify that there is no contract in place for the project,the cameras which have been installed are not activated, and if the Board chooses not to participate in the program,the cameras will be removed. He is arranging for a formal presentation from the MA Coastal Camera Project team at an upcoming meeting. He has also requested additional information on the cameras themselves,the grant application and the status of other communities in the coverage area. Mr. Senior stated he takes complete responsibility for this project. The Board had a discussion about how the cameras were installed without permission and how they can confirm that they are not live. Minutes-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the minutes of 6/20/17,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the minutes of 6/27/17,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). The meeting adjourned at 10:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paul Schubert, Chairman Documents Sandy Beach Application Change of Manager Application-Atlantica All Facilities Fee Schedule THRAC Presentation Town Meeting Schedule Revolutionary War&War 1812 Proposal Appointments/Reappointments OPEB draft charge Finance Director-job description Memo-Harbor camera Minutes 6/20/17& 6/27/17 3