June 2, 2009 BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM.
Present were Donald L. McKinnon, Marie A. Smith and Joseph R. Pacheco.
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as written.
Mr. McKinnon welcomed Dan Andrade, Chris Gallagher and Henry Ellis, members of the Planning Board for a joint meeting to appoint someone to fill their vacancy. Mr. McKinnon asked Mr. Andrade if he had a recommendation. He said after discussions, his Board was recommending Russell Driscoll of 334 Britton St. as the most qualified. On a roll call vote Russell Driscoll was unanimously appointed to fill the vacancy until the next Annual Town Election.
Kevin Ellis, Chairman of the Cable TV Committee, presented the proposed 10 year renewal contract for Comcast which his Board was recommending. The Board agreed to take it under advisement until its next meeting. Mr. Ellis said negotiations with Verizon was up next and they were expected to match Comcast’s contract.
7:15 PM. Mr. McKinnon read the Hearing Notice on the application of Cushman Family Auto Sales, Inc. Edward Cushing, President for a Class II Used Car License at 1690 Rt. 44. Mr. Cushing was present and said he had 25 years of experience in the auto sales business having been General Manager and Sales Manager at Chevrolet dealerships. He asked for a 50 car limit. Mr. Pacheco moved and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the license with a limit of 50 cars. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mr. McKinnon reviewed a list of cost saving measures taken by the Board thus far to deal with the recession including the reduction in the hours of the full-time conservation agent to part-time (19.5 hours/week). He emphasized that more measures might be needed. Discussion followed. Mrs. Smith spoke about the need for cooperation of all departments in order to get through this difficult period. Mr. Pacheco talked about the Library cuts.
Mr. Buckner’s report was reviewed.
Correspondence:
Mr. Buckner read a letter from Martha Whitehill, Co-Secretary of the Edgewood Club requesting a special one day All Alcoholic Beverage License for June 27, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 12:00 PM. Mr. Pacheco moved and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve a one-day All Alcoholic Beverage License for June 27, 2009 for the Edgewood Pool & Tennis Club. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Mass. Highway wrote the Board that its Project Review Committee had approved the Rt. 44 and Orchard St. improvement project.
Mr. Pacheco moved and Mrs. Smith seconded to approve the following Tag Days:
Joseph Thomas, Middleborough Veterans Outreach Center for June 27, 2009.
Becky Potter, Berkley, Happy Hearts Seniors for June 28, July 3 & July 11, 2009
Sara Faria, Cub Master Troop 29, November 6 and 7, 2009
Mr. McKinnon read a letter from the Office of Emergency Management Services approving the Town’s Service Zone Plan for provision of EMS Services.
Dorrine Fisher, 426 Hill St. was present to express her concern over the temporary construction easement on her property for the installation of the culvert. Mr. Pacheco said this was part of the MORE grant. The Board asked Mr. Buckner to be the point of contact for Ms. Fisher.
8:15 PM, Mr. Pacheco moved and Mrs. Smith seconded to adjourn for the performance of administrative duties, sign the bills and warrants with no business to be conducted afterward. Mr. McKinnon made it unanimous.
Respectfully submitted
Randall A. Buckner
Town Administrator
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