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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - BoS - 02/13/2018 Selectmen Minutes February 13, 2018 Selectmen's Meeting Town Hall-Selectmen's Office 41 Highland Avenue Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Paul Schubert,Chairman Diane Kennedy Kevin McCarthy Jack Keniley Steve Gaumer Others Present: Christopher Senior,Town Manager Chairman Schubert called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.and asked for a roll call vote-Kevin McCarthy-Present,Diane Kennedy-Present,Paul Schubert-Present,Jack Keniley-Present,Steve Gaumer-Present. Pledge Recited. Public Comment-None. Joint Meeting with Town Hall Building Committee-Proposed Budget Discussion&Vote-Chris Senior and Finance Director Don Piatt were present along with the Town Hall Building Committee. Mr. Piatt distributed a Town Hall Project-Sample Financing Plan and reviewed it with the Board. He discussed level debt payments with four different options of dollar amounts, rates and terms. He reviewed current debt,estimated annual debt, FY18 Assessed valuation,Tax Rate DE portion and additional tax for DE for average/median homes. Mr. Piatt discussed funding sources. The Board had a lengthy discussion. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to direct the Town Hall Building Committee to consider a prospective budget of$12 million for the purposes of evaluating building options for both the 1857 structure and new administrative space. Further moved,the Board of Selectmen directs the Town Finance Director,Chief Financial Officer and requested advisory committees to review a thorough analysis of the financing plan as presented this evening and other options as they may exist,seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Roll Call Vote;Kevin McCarthy-Aye, Diane Kennedy-Aye,Paul Schubert-Aye, Jack Keniley-Aye,Steve Gaumer-Aye. Proposed Design Alternatives Discussion&Vote-Chairman of Town Hall Building Committee Mary McGoldrick was present along with Vice Chairman Mark Toomey and representatives from Daedalus& McGinley Kalsow&Associates. They presented plans of the existing structure and Option#2 and Option #3. They discussed square footage and the two options. The Board had a lengthy discussion. Motion by Selectman Keniley to approve Option#3,the larger building,as presented tonight,seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Roll Call Vote;Kevin McCarthy-Aye,Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye,Jack Keniley-Aye,Steve Gaumer-Aye. The Town Hall Building Committee will be back at the 2/27/18 meeting with schematics. License/Permits/Events-Tour de South Shore-Director of the McCourt Foundation Denise Arrondo gave an overview of their annual event. They are expecting 200 riders,the same as last year. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the Tour de South Shore on Saturday,September 22,2018 with a contingency route if necessary,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). 1 Selectmen Minutes February 13, 2018 Road Race by the Sea-Rotary-Race Director Linda Fechter gave an overview of this year's race. The route has been changed for this year from a 10K to a 5 mile. They expect between 800-1000 participants. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the Road Race by the Sea on 3/25/18, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was 4-0. Selectman Kennedy recused herself from the vote. Public Hearing-Installation of Underground Facilities-Chairman Schubert read aloud the public hearing notice. National Grid Representative Timothy Lyford was present and discussed the proposed project at 440 Jerusalem Road. Director of DPW Brian Joyce was present. Mr.Joyce advised the Board the project is to install a new service to the home. The area the home is located in is not under restriction for construction. Motion by Selectman Keniley to approve the proposed project by National Grid at 440 Jerusalem Road,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Public Hearing-Barrel&Vine-Change of License-Chairman Schubert read aloud the public hearing notice. Owner Shannon Ewer was present. She advised the Board they recently obtained the business and will be opening soon. They currently have a Wine&Malt license and would like to offer client preferred hand crafted spirits. They plan to add approximately 80 SKII's. Selectman Gaumer recommended Ms. Ewer look over Cohasset's liquor regulations to familiarize herself with them. Motion by Selectman Keniley to approve the All Alcohol-Package Store license to Barrel&Vine, seconded by Selectman McCarthy. Roll Call Vote;Kevin McCarthy-Aye,Diane Kennedy-Aye, Paul Schubert-Aye,Jack Keniley-Aye,Steve Gaumer-Aye. Liquor License Violation Re orts-Mr. Dooleys Special Counsel Jim Lampke gave an overview of an incident that occurred at Mr. Dooleys on 1/5/18. Selectman Kennedy stated she is a personal friend of the owner Michael Carlyle but she is able to remain impartial. Attorney Lampke stated the incident involved a patron leaning across the bar and pouring a beer while the bartender stepped away. The patron was asked to leave and became belligerent and it resulted in a scuffle with some damage to window panes. The police were notified. Mr.Carlyle advised the Board since the incident he has established a policy going forward that if the bartender has to leave the bar they will notify the doorman who will watch the bar. Police Chief Quigley stated the owner and his staff cooperated fully with the police and they were completely forthright,which they appreciate. The Board had a brief discussion. Motion by Selectman Keniley that the Board send a cautionary letter to Mr.Dooleys as recommended by counsel,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). License Update Re orts-Innkee ers-Cohasset Harbor Inn Li uor-Atiantica Old Salt House Innkeepers/liquor-Red Lion Inn-Attorney Lampke stated the Board has concerns about the establishments not operating to the fullest compliance of their licenses. The licenses are for public convenience and are not being exercised appropriately. Attorney Lampke reviewed the issues with the individual licenses and the options the Board has. Selectman McCarthy recommended the Board have the Police department document when the establishments are open and report to the Board. After a lengthy discussion the Board agreed they should invite management to the next meeting on 2/27/18 to have a conversation. South Shore Recycling IMA Extension-Vote-Mr.Senior stated the Intermunicipal Recycling Agreement is due to expire in June and the Board needs to vote to renew. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to renew the South Shore Recycling IMA agreement as presented,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Private Way Betterment Policy-Brian Joyce reviewed the proposed draft policy with the Board. The Board agreed to a few edits. They agreed to change the percentage of abutters from 75%to 80%. Motion by Selectman Kennedy to change the approval of abutters from 75%to 80%,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Selectmen Minutes February 13, 2018 Motion by Selectman Keniley to approve the Private Way Betterment Policy,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Warrant-Planning Board Large Home Review&Retail Marijuana Warrant Articles-Vote to hold a public hearings. Chairman of Planning Board Clark Brewer was present to discuss the articles. Motion by Selectman Keniley to refer Article#20-Adapting the Renumbering of Zoning Bylaw and Revisions to the Planning Board for a public hearing,seconded by Selectman Kennedy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to refer Article#22-Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Large Home Review to the Planning Board for a public hearing,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman McCarthy to refer Article#24-Zoning Bylaw Amendment Article for Prohibition of Marijuana Establishments to the Planning Board for a public hearing,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to refer Article#25-Zoning Bylaw Amendment Article to Extend Temporary Moratorium to the Planning Board for a public hearing,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). First Look at Draft Warrant-Mr.Senior reviewed the draft warrant with the Board. The deadline for citizen's petitions is tomorrow 2/14/18 at the end of the business day. Selectmen Update Selectman Kennedy stated the CEF had a phone-a-thou last night which was very impressive. Minutes-1/23/18-Motion by Selectman Kennedy to approve the minutes of 1/23/18,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Kennedy to adjourn,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paul Schubert,Chairman Documents Town Hall Plans Tour de South Shore application Road Race by the Sea-Rotary application Installation of Underground Facilities Barrel &Vine liquor application SS Recycling IMA Private Betterment Policy Draft Warrant Minutes 1/23/18 3