HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 12/12/2017 Selectmen's Minutes December 12, 2017
Selectmen's Meeting
Town Hall-Selectmen's Office
41 Highland Avenue
Cohasset, MA
Selectmen Present: Paul Schubert, Chairman
Diane Kennedy
Kevin McCarthy
Jack Keniley
Absent: Steve Gaumer
Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager
James Lampke, Special Counsel
Chairman Schubert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call vote; Kevin
McCarthy-Present, Diane Kennedy-Present, Paul Schubert-Present,Jack Keniley-Present.
Pledge-Recited.
Public Comments-None.
Chairman Shubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following All Alcohol (On
premises) licenses; 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, SRK Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Perch 143. Selectman Kennedy moved the motion, seconded by
Selectman McCarthy. Selectman Keniley asked about the Selectmen's authority to still take action on a
license. Attorney Lampke explained the renewal process and action the Board could take. Selectman
Kennedy amended the motion to include approval of the All Alcohol (on premises) licenses as read by
Chairman Schubert to include that all renewals tonight are subject to the right of the Selectmen to
take administrative action should it deem appropriate. Motion was seconded by Selectman McCarthy
and the vote was unanimous (4-0).
Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following Wine and Malt(On
Premises) licenses; Cohasset Pizza Company, Inc. d/b/a Victoria's, 3A Pizza &Grille d/b/a 3A Pizza &
Grille, South Shore Playhouse Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus. Motion moved by
Selectman Kennedy,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (4-0).
Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following Innholder All Alcohol
(On Premises) license; Cohasset Sarro, Inc. d/b/a Red Lion Inn,Cohasset Harbor Inn, LLC d/b/a
Cohasset Harbor Inn. Motion moved by Selectman Keniley,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the
vote was unanimous(4-0).
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Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following Club All Alcohol (On
Premises) licenses; George H. Mealy Post#118—The American Legion, Cohasset Golf Club. Motion
moved by Selectman Kennedy, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(4-0).
Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following Retail Package(All
Alcohol) licenses;A Taste for Wine, Inc. d/b/a A Taste for Wine, Curtis Liquor Stores, Inc. d/b/a Curtis
Liquors. Motion moved by Selectman McCarthy,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was
unanimous (4-0).
Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following Retail Package(Wine
and Malt) licenses; Mullaney's Fish Market, Local Vines and Gourmet, LLC d/b/a Local Vines and
Gourmet. Motion moved by Selectman Kennedy, seconded Selectman Keniley and the vote was
unanimous (4-0).
Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following Common Victualler
licenses; 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,SRK
Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Perch 143, Cohasset Pizza Company, Inc. d/b/a Victoria's, 3A Pizza &Grille
d/b/a 3A Pizza &Grille,South Shore Playhouse Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus, George H.
Mealy Post#118—The American Legion,Cohasset Golf Club, Cohasset Pizza House, 5 South Main,
Atlantic Bagel, Cohasset Donuts, H & I Donuts, LLC Dunkin' Donuts, French Memories,JJ's Dairy Hut,
Olympus Grille, Papa Gino's,Starbucks, Peel Pizza, Simply Smith's Catering& Event Planning d/b/a
Simply Smith's at One Pleasant and Made in MA. Motion moved by Selectman Kennedy, seconded by
Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(4-0).
Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following Innholder Common
Victualler licenses; Cohasset Sarro, Inc. d/b/a Red Lion Inn, Cohasset Harbor Inn, LLC d/b/a Cohasset
Harbor Inn. Motion moved by Selectman Kennedy, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was
unanimous (4-0).
Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following Local Entertainment
Licenses;A&S Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Atlantica, Cohasset Pub Corp. d/b/a Mr. Dooley's Old Village
Pub, South Shore Playhouse Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset Sarro, Inc. d/b/a
Red Lion Inn,George H. Mealy Post#118—The American Legion, Cohasset Golf Club and Papa Ginos.
Motion moved by Selectman Kennedy, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous
(4-0).
Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following State Entertainment
Licenses;A&S Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Atlantica, Cohasset Pub Corp. d/b/a Mr. Dooley's Old Village
Pub, South Shore Playhouse Associates d/b/a South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset Sarro, Inc. d/b/a
Red Lion Inn,George H. Mealy Post#118—The American Legion and Cohasset Golf Club. Motion
moved by Selectman Kennedy, seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous (4-0).
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Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following Class I & II (Car Sales,
New and Used Vehicles) licenses; W. N. Motors, Inc. d/b/a Coastal Nissan (742 CJCH) and
Cohasset Imports (508 CJCH). Motion moved by Selectman Kennedy,seconded by Selectman
McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(4-0).
Chairman Schubert asked for a motion to approve the renewal of the following Class II (Used Vehicles)
licenses; CBK Auto,Jeffrey Pinkus, 547 Beechwood Street,Aristocrat Auto and Truck Sales,Joseph
Rosano, 105 Ripley Road,John's Car Care,John Kubik Owner and Elhage Auto Group, LLC. Motion
moved by Selectman McCarthy, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(4-0).
Extension of operating hours for package stores on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve-Chairman
Schubert explained that package store hours on Sundays are generally 6 p.m.The State allows for
package stores to be open until 11:30 p.m. the day before a holiday. The Town has received a request
to remain open until 9 p.m. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to allow package stores to remain open
until 9 p.m. on 12/24/17 and 12/31/17, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous
(4-0).
Cable Advisory Committee-Draft Town Cable Needs Assessment Survey-Chairman of Cable Advisory
Committee Nicole Graebner was present. She stated the Committee is looking for two additional
members to replace Pat Martin and Merle Brown. Chairman Graebner discussed the proposed survey.
The output from the needs assessment will be translated into the Committee's objectives to be pursued
in the negotiation of license requirements during our renewal proceedings, which includes acquiring
additional funding. The Board had a brief discussion.
Appointment of Member to South Shore Vo-Tech School Committee-Applicant George Cooney-43
James Lane in Cohasset was present and gave an overview of his background in the automotive industry.
The Board had a brief discussion. Motion by Selectman McCarthy to appoint George Cooney as the
South Shore Vo-Tech Representative for an unexpired term until June 30, 2020,seconded by
Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(4-0).
FY18 BOS Meeting Schedule-The Board discussed the proposed schedule. Motion by Selectman
McCarthy to approve the FY18 Selectmen schedule as presented, seconded by Selectman Kennedy
and the vote was unanimous (4-0).
Review of Schedule for 2018 ATM-Mr. Senior reviewed the schedule with the Board.
Selectmen Update-Selectman Keniley stated the Long Range Planning Group met last night. It was a
good meeting. They discussed the budget. Selectman Kennedy asked if the Selectmen could get an
update from the LRPG at an upcoming meeting. Selectman Keniley asked when the interview with the
town planner candidate will take place. Mr. Senior stated the interviews are scheduled for Friday 12/15.
Chairman Schubert attended the Holiday Stroll. The weather was not great but the event was well
attended. He wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Town Manager Update-Mr. Senior attended the Holiday Stroll as well and thanked all of the merchants
that took part. It was a nice night in the village. On January 101h the winner of the 2501h Logo Contest
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will be revealed at the Sailing Club. Town hall will be closed 12/25/17 & 1/1/18 for the holidays. Mr.
Senior thanked everyone that attended STM.
Minutes-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the minutes of 11/14/17, seconded by Selectman
Keniley and the vote was unanimous (4-0).
Motion by Selectman McCarthy to approve the minutes of 11/28/17, seconded by Selectman Kennedy
and the vote was unanimous (4-0).
Motion by Selectman Keniley to approve the minutes of 12/4/17, seconded by Selectman McCarthy
and the vote was 3-0-1. Selectman Kennedy abstained from the vote.
Motion by Selectman Kennedy to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was
unanimous (4-0).
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Schubert, Chairman
Documents
Annual Licenses
Cable Assessment Survey
Application-So. Shore Vo-Tech
2018 Meeting Schedule
Schedule ATM 2018
Minutes 11/14, 11/28 & 12/4
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