HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-23 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting
June 23,2009
For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which
the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which
any item was taken up by the Board.
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Stephen Goldy, Vice Chairman Ben
Tafoya, Secretary James Bonazoli, Selectmen Camille Anthony and Richard Schubert
(arrived 7:20 p.m.), Youth Representative Sarah Mulroy, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner,
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Bob LeLacheur, Office Manager Paula Schena and
the following list of interested parties: Neil Cohen, •David Tuttle, Bill Crowley, Damase
Caouette, Bill Cowie, Kurt Habel, Vicky Schubert, Charles McDonald, John Douglass.
A motion by Tafoya seconded by Bonazoli to go into Executive Session for the purpose of
labor negotiations to come back into Open Session at approximately 7:30 p.m. was
approved on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative.
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:25 p.m.
Reports and Comments
Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Chairman Stephen Goldy presented Youth
Representative Sarah Mulroy with a Certificate of Appreciation for her participation on the
Board for the past year.
_Town ManalZer's Report
The Town Manager gave the following report:
• Oak Tree development update
o Interested in moving forward by end of September 2009 — Construction may not
begin until Spring 2010.
o Will immediately (6-25-09) make application to the State for housing
grant/assistance to get to 25% affordable - Town will write letters of support.
o Will use 40R.
o Will consider LIP as back-up plan,to 40R.
o Want to use Town's consultant on 40R to assist them with application for housing
grant/assistance.
• Collins Field re-dedication at Parker Middle School postponed—will be re-scheduled.
• Tennis Court painting this weekend and into next week—weather permitting.
• Main Street at Birch Meadow -No Turn on Red.
• FINCOM appointment- Kevin Leyne.
• State Budget and Local Aid.
• Friends and Family Day and fireworks were a great success last Saturday.
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Assistant Town Manager's Report
The Assistant Town Manager gave the following report:
• The latest update on the budget is the State Aid Assumption for FYI Budget was $12.50
million. The Conference Committee assumption is $12.60 million and $994,000 of that is
federal money that only lasts two years. The Town used $310,000 from reserves in the
FYI Budget but due to changes in health insurance,most of that won't be used.
• Tax billing issues — Related to the first use of MUNIs for that purpose and a good cross
over. If residents have an issue with the name or address on the bill, please contact the
Collector's Office ASAP so that the issue can be resolved in a timely manner.
Personnel and Appointments
Board of Appeals — The Board interviewed Damase Caouette for a position on the Board of
Appeals.
Anthony moved and Goldy seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
Associate position on the Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 30, 2011: Damase
Caouette Mr. Caouette received five votes and was appointed.
Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee—The Board interviewed Bill Cowie
for a position on the Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee.
Bonazoli moved and Anthony seconded to place the following name into nomination for
one position on the Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee with a term
expiring June 30, 2012• Bill Cowie Mr. Cowie received five votes and was appointed.
Animal Control Appeals Committee — Goldy moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the
following name into nomination for one position on the Animal Control Appeals
Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2012: Susan Giacalone. Ms. Giacalone received
five votes and was appointed.
Audit Committee - _Goldy moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into
nomination for one position on the Audit Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2012:
Stephen Herrick Mr. Herrick received five votes and was appointed.
Board of Registrars trars - Goldy moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into
nomination for one position on the Board of Registrars with a term expiring June 30, 2012:
Gloria Hulse Ms. Hulse received five votes and was appointed.
Celebration Committee—The Board interviewed Kurt Habel for one position on the Celebration
Committee.
Anthony moved and Bonazoli seconded to place the following name into nomination for
one position on the Celebration Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2012: Kurt
Habel Mr. Habel received five votes and was appointed.
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Commissioners of Trust Funds — The Board interviewed Neil Cohen for a position on the
Commissioners of Trust Funds.
Anthony moved and Schubert seconded to place the following name into nomination for
one position on the Commissioners of Trust Funds with a term expiring June 30, 2012:
Neil Cohen Mr. Cohen received five votes and was appointed.
Cultural Council—The Board interviewed Vicky Schubert for a position on the Cultural Council.
Bonazoli moved and Anthony seconded to place the following name into nomination for
one position on the Cultural Council with a term expiring June 30, 2012: Vicky Schubert.
Mrs Schubert received five votes and was appointed.
Economic Development Committee — Goldy moved and Schubert seconded to place the
following name into nomination for one Associate position on the Economic Development
Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2010: Sharon Petersen. Ms. Petersen received
five votes and was appointed.
Human Relations Advisory Committee — The Board interviewed Charles McDonald for a
position on the Human Relations Advisory Committee.
Goldy moved and Anthony seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
position on the Human Relations Advisory Committee with a term expiring June 30, 2012:
Charles McDonald Mr. McDonald received five votes and was appointed.
Goldy moved and Schubert seconded to place the following name into nomination for one
_Associate position on the Human Relations Advisory Committee with a term expiring June
30, 2010• Randall Jones Mr. Jones received five votes and was appointed.
Discussion/Action Items
Board of Selectmen Reorganization—Bonazoli moved and Anthony seconded that the Board
of Selectmen place the following name into nomination as Chairman of the Board of
Selectmen: Ben Tafoya.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli to close the nominations for Chairman of the
Board of Selectmen was approved by a vote of 5-0-0, and Ben Tafoya was appointed
Chairman by a vote of 5-0-0.
Anthony'moved and Schubert seconded to place the following name into nomination as
Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen: James Bonazoli.
A motion by Schubert seconded by Goldy to close the nominations for Vice Chairman of
the Board of Selectmen was approved by a vote of 5-0-0, and James Bonazoli was
appointed Vice Chairman by a vote of 5-0-0.
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Goldy moved and Schubert seconded to place the followinjZ name into nomination as
Secretary of the Board of Selectmen: Richard Schubert. Bonazoli moved and Goldy
seconded to place the following name into nomination as Secretary to the Board of
Selectmen: Camille Anthony.
A motion by Goldy seconded by Bonazoli to close the nominations for Secretary of the
Board of Selectmen was approved by a vote of 5-0-0, and Camille Anthony was appointed
Secretary by a vote of 4-0-1, with Anthony abstaining.
Presentation on Fall Street Faire—This was rescheduled for July 14, 2009.
Hearing - Policy on Use of Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining — The Secretary read the hearing
notice.
The Town Manager noted that the issue.is to allow by license the use of sidewalks for dining.
He also noted that comments from the Chamber of Commerce and comments from Fred Van
Magness have been received.
Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that #7 indicates "sale is prohibited" yet the policy asks for
information and he feels that is not logical. The Town Manager noted that if the Board wants to
allow the sale of alcohol, then they will have to look at the liquor policy.
Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that the dates of April 15 — October 15 in #16 could be r
misinterpreted. Selectman Richard Schubert noted that the policy requires them to remove the
tables if there is inclement weather.
David Tuttle, Chairman of CPDC, noted that in Hyannis, access along the sidewalks is often an
issue. He asked about hours of operation. He also noted that right of way and property lines are
not obvious, and the Town Manager noted that there would have to be site plan approval from
CPDC and the Board of Selectmen if they go onto the sidewalk.
Bill Crowley, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, noted that the overall message is a
great idea and well received. He asked about location of placement of tables, and noted that
Town Pizza has a 12 foot store front. He also asked if they would be allowed to put tables
outside of that area. Regarding serving alcohol, the members would like to see a bistro outside.
John Douglass, President of the Chamber of Commerce, noted that this is an incentive to bring
people into Town and thanked the Board for doing this.
Selectman Richard Schubert noted that there is limited space and if there are nine seats or more,
then they have to put a fence around the table. He also noted that this will have to be dealt with
on a case by case basis.
Chairman Ben Tafoya asked how close to the establishment will the tables have to be, and the
Town Manager indicated that they need to be adjacent.
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Selectman Stephen Goldy noted that he liked the draft except for #7. He wants to allow alcohol
for those establishments with a liquor license. He suggested modeling the policy on Andover's
policy.
Selectman Camille Anthony suggested moving#8 to another section,perhaps under Standards of
Operation, and requested that the date in #16 be changed to October 31st. She noted that in#11
(nine or more seats) is site specific, and the policy should state that the licensor may require that
the seats be separated by a fence.
Bill Crowley suggested that the Board may require a perimeter fence or the Board may grant a
waiver. He suggested also mentioning that the fence is temporary and removable, and site
specific by width of sidewalk and size of table.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli suggested listing each item in#11.
David Tuttle recommended leaving the prohibition of alcohol in the policy.
John Douglass noted that the liquor policy covers advertising on umbrellas.
The Board directed the Town Manager to draft two policies — one with liquor and one without
liquor.
A motion by Anthony seconded by Bonazoli to continue the hearing on the Policy on Use of
Sidewalks for Outdoor Dining to July 14th at 8:15 p.m.was approved by a.vote of 5-0-0.
Review Proposed Amendments to Liquor License Policy — The Town Manager reviewed the
club survey and liquor fee survey for all alcohol licenses with less than 100 seats.
The consensus of the Board was to drop the language requiring 100 seats, and make no other
changes to the policy.
Chairman Ben Tafoya requested the Town Manager to check with Town Counsel on whether the
Selectmen can deny a Package Store License based on location.
Selectman Camille Anthony indicated that she wants to know if there is a timeline for the
revocation process.
Vice Chairman James Bonazoli noted that he will drop the issue of changing the closing times
for clubs.
Approval of Minutes of June 9, 2009 was
A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to approve the Minutes
approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
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A motion by Goldy seconded by Anthony to adiourn the meeting of June 23, 2009 at 10:00
p.m.was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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