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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-03-16-BOS-min SELECTMEN'S MEETING ° March 16, 1981 regularA meeting of the Board of Selectmen wad held in the Select- men's Meeting Room, Town Office Building, on Monday, March 16, 1981 at 7 00 P.M. Chairman Miley, Mrs Battin, Mr Crain and Mr Politi; Mr Hut- chinson, Town Manager; Mr Cohen, Town Counsel; Mrs Banks, Assistant to the Town Manager and Miss Casey, Executive Clerk were present The Chairman convened the meeting and called upon Mr Page, Chairman CATV of the CATV Committee who reported that the provisional license was corn- Provisional pleted and ready for signature on the 23rd He stated that the Committee License felt that the Board had a provisional license that had almost all of what the Board wanted in the final license and the option of negotiating more for the final license. Mr William Hinchey of Adams Russell reported to the Board that the mapping of the town was finished and placed their commit- ment for the headend equipment and they hope to meet or beat their schedule The Chairman thanked Mr Page and the Committee for their time and effort spent in completing the provisional license and they retired from the meeting The Chairman read a request from the Director of Public Works/Engin- Abatements eering for abatement of water charges Water Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to abate the follow- ing water charges G Johnson, 75 Adams St , B-158-85 -- $11 25 - estimate adjusted M Johnson, 132 North St , B-160-132 -- $11 25 - Acct Adjustment Francis Fuery, 678 Mass Ave , A-1-678 -- $33 75 - Previous estimate not deducted from bill Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the min- Minutes utes of the Selectmen's Meeting of January 12, 1981 Mr Politi abstained. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the Auctioneer renewal of Auctioneer License for Allen C Lannom. License The Board and the Manager discussed articles for Town Meeting The Town Meeting Manager reported that he had not heard from Civil Service relative to the unfair labor practice suit filed by the police union against him and the position of Civil Service relative to whether or not the option is available for continuance should rescission be voted The Chairman informed Officer Petrino that the police will be informed when all the information is in and it will be discussed prior to the meeting at which they vote The Manager suggested that Articles 1 through 12 be taken up tonight and Article 7 to be tabled Articles 13-34 were Planning Board articles and there have been a number of withdrawals Mr Crain asked the Manager if he was able to extrapolate what the im- plications would be under the restrictions of Proposition 21 regarding zon- ing changes that would attract developments Mr Hutchinson stated that each of the development proposals should be able to allow for what an anticipated tax gain would be He felt that if there is any portion of the statute that will be amended it is that which allow for a tax gain in a development L p� -2- Mr Crain suggested that zoning articles be put in with the financial articles Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that any zoning articles that have to do with significant development which could result in this fis- cal portion impact under the existing restrictions of Proposition 21 which could affect tax payers adversely should be delayed as long as possible in the hope that the Legislature will take affirmative action on that particu- lar part of the statute The Manager suggested that this information be relayed to the Town Meeting members before this evening's session of Town Meeting It was suggested that the Board propose that no zoning articles be dealt with until full financial information is available The Manager informed the Board that there has been no objections to Article 6 - Removal of Sealer and Plumbing Inspector from Civil Service Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4-0 by roll call vote - Mrs Miley, Mrs Battin, Mr Crain and Mr Politi - to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing matters of litigation and collective bargaining with no intention of resuming the open session Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 7 59 P M A true record, Attest Beatrice M. Casey Executive Clerk I