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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 06/26/2018 Selectmen Minutes June 26, 2018 Selectmen's Meeting Town Hall-Selectmen's Office 41 Highland Avenue Cohasset, MA Selectmen Present: Diane Kennedy, Chairman Kevin McCarthy Steve Gaumer Paul Schubert Jack Keniley Others Present: Chief Robert Silvia, Acting Town Manager Attorney James Lampke Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call vote: Kevin McCarthy-Present, Paul Schubert-Present, Diane Kennedy-Present,Jack Keniley-Present, Steve Gaumer-Present. Pledge-Recited. Public Comments-None. Licenses/Permits/Events-Holly Hill Farm One day license-Chairman Kennedy stated the Interfaith Social Services is hosting a Feed the Hungry Gala at Holly Hill Farm on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 6-10 p.m. and have applied for a one day liquor license. Motion by Selectman Schubert to approve a one day liquor license for the Feed the Hungry Gala at Holly Hill Farm on 9/14/18 from 6-10 p.m., seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). 3 Beach Minimum-Event Coordinator John Donlon-48 Beach Plum Lane, Scituate was present and reviewed the route of the race, which is the same alternate route they did last year. He stated last year's race went really well. There were no accidents or complaints. They gave donations to Cohasset Education Foundation, Wellspring, Scituate Education Foundation and the American Liver Foundation. Chief Silvia said the Police are all set for the race and Fire has an additional ambulance specifically for the race. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the 3 Beach Minimum Half Marathon on 9/29/18 from 5 a.m.—noon, seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Public Hearing-Proposed Change of Manager-A&S Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Atlantica-Chairman Kennedy stated the applicant has withdrawn the application submitted. They will submit another application by this Friday. She is proposing the Board hear that application on 7/10/18. Selectman Gaumer stated they have been without a manager of record for a few months. Selectman Keniley stated things are happening with this property and asked that the Board be patient for another week. Motion by Selectman Schubert to accept the withdrawal of application for the proposed manager, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). The Board had a brief discussion with Attorney Lampke in the event that a new application is not filed. Attorney Lampke will draft a letter with the deadline of Friday, June 291"for a completed application to be filed or the Board may choose to have a show/cause hearing on the license on July 24, 2018. Motion 1 Selectmen Minutes June 26, 2018 by Selectman Schubert to instruct Attorney Lampke to draft the letter as discussed, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Update on TM Review Process-Attorney Lampke explained why and how the state law has recently changed. The Board cannot have subcommittees collating comments from other members of the board as it is a violation of the open meeting law. The Board had a brief discussion on the process. Chairman Kennedy will send the members a draft plan of the process and copy Attorney Lampke. Members can separately send comments to Attorney Lampke for him his review. Chairman Kennedy advised the Board to continue setting up their individual appointments with the town manager over the next couple of weeks. Review RNAV Pilot/Massport letter from Rep. Meschino-Chairman Kennedy stated she spoke with Rep. Meschino and the letter the Board received is the letter Rep. Meschino would like the Board to approve. She was not expecting changes. Ralph Dormitzer-111 Atlantic Avenue discussed the proposed changes he made to the letter. He stated the words "equity&fairness" are dangerous words as they can be misrepresented. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the changes made by Mr. Dormitzer to the letter as presented,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the letter submitted by Rep. Meschino, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Investment Update-Treasurer/Collector-Paula Linhares reviewed the Investment Summary for the period ending 12/31/17. This quarter everything made money but fell behind on the benchmarks. The accounts still remained positive for the year. In the quarter ending 3/31/18 the accounts actually(all but one account) lost money for the quarter. They also fell behind again on the benchmarks. The Board had a lengthy discussion and the Chairman agreed to put on a future agenda for further discussion. Motion by Selectman Schubert to move the appointments next on the agenda,seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Appointments-Cohasset Common Historic District Commission-Applicant Kristin Rosebach was present and gave an overview of her background. Motion by Selectman Schubert to appoint Gordon Stevenson,Joy Schiffmann, and Kristin Rosebach to the Cohasset Common Historic District Commission for 3 year terms, seconded by Selectman Keniley and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Cohasset Cultural Council-Chairman Kennedy stated they are looking for applications for this committee. Elder Affairs Committee-Chairman Kennedy stated they received a list of members looking to be re-appointed. Motion by Selectman Keniley to appoint Paul Kierce, Diana Karcher and Helen 'Taffy' Nothnagle as full members to the Council on Elder Affairs for a 3 year term and Sarah Livermore and James Carpenter as associate members for a one year term,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Fence Viewers-Motion by Selectman Gaumer to appoint Annette Sawchuk and Glenn Pratt for a 1 year term,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Selectmen Liaisons-Chairman Kennedy distributed a draft proposal of liaisons. Selectman Gaumer stated another Board member should be appointed to the Long Range Planning Group as he will be up for re-election and he will not be running. After a brief discussion, the Board agreed to hold off on the appointment until they review the charge of the committee. Norfolk County Advisory Board-Chairman Kennedy stated the Board received an application from a resident however, the appointment is 2 Selectmen Minutes June 26, 2018 generally someone on the Board of Selectmen. She has reached out to the applicant and explained. Motion by Selectman Gaumer to appoint Jack Keniley as the Selectmen's liaison to the Norfolk County Advisory Board,seconded by Selectman McCarthy and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Chairman Kennedy suggested the Board should have a liaison to general Harbor Development matters and a legislative liaison specifically regarding Town Hall Funding. Motion by Selectman Keniley to appoint Paul Schubert as liaison to Town Hall Funding, seconded by Selectman Gaumer and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to appoint Jack Keniley as liaison to Harbor Development,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Special Municipal Employee-Chairman Kennedy advised the Board that she spoke with the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The ZBA had a person interested in submitting an application for the board who is an attorney with a firm that has business before the Town. The Board had a brief discussion and has concerns. They agreed to table the discussion until they could discuss with town counsel. Cable Advisory Committee-Motion by Selectman Keniley to appoint Nicole Graebner and Claudia Russell to the Cable Advisory Committee for a one year appointment,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Town Manager Update-Transient Vendor-Acting Town Manager Robert Silvia explained what a transient vendor license is. A local business is looking to obtain a license and was told the Town only allows three. Selectman Gaumer suggested the Board look at this since the Town has changed since the decision was made in 1991. After a brief discussion the Board would like a further explanation of the ZBA conditions. They also agreed that Sandy Beach Association should be part of the conversation. Selectmen Update-Selectman Gaumer congratulated the Boys Lacrosse Team on becoming the Division 3 State Champs. Selectman Keniley stated he and Chairman Kennedy were contacted by a citizen about possibly clearing a pathway from Nichols Road to Sandy Beach. Chairman Kennedy will discuss with the Town Manager. Selectman Schubert stated he is trying to set up a meeting with Rep. Meschino and Senator O'Connor regarding how best to advocate for state money for town hall. Selectman Schubert stated the Arts Festival was fantastic. Chief Silvia reported the weekend Cohasset Triathlon went off with no issues. There were 864 people who participated. They will have an after action meeting soon and report back to the Board. The Cunningham Bridge project is moving along. Chief Silvia reported he participated in the Shaw's Grand Re-Opening Event and the Yacht Club ribbon cutting event. Minutes-Motion by Selectman Gaumer to approve the minutes of 6/12/18,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Motion by Selectman Gaumer to adjourn,seconded by Selectman Schubert and the vote was unanimous(5-0). The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Documents One Day License-Holly Hill Farm 3 Beach Minimum 3 Selectmen Minutes June 26, 2018 Manager Application-Atlantica Pilot/Massport Letter Investment Update Selectmen Liaisons Committee Applications Transient Vendor info Minutes 6/12/18 4