MINUTES
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
June 12, 2012
7:00 p.m.
The meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:00 p.m. in the Sharon Town Hall with Chairman William A. Heitin, Selectman Walter Joe Roach, Selectman Richard A. Powell and Town Administrator Benjamin Puritz.
LIQUOR LICENSE HEARING FOR CORIANDER
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted to open the liquor license hearing for Coriander.
Attorney Joe Hanley introduced the new proposed owners of Coriander who would each own 1/3 of the restaurant. He said the current owners have been in place since 2009. He said that the new owners have been working with the current owners. Permission is being requested to change ownership, new manager and transfer of shares in the restaurant. He said that Sam has worked as the Assistant Manager and now would become Manager. Mr. Hanley reviewed the terms of the deal.
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted unanimously to close the alcohol hearing for Coriander.
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted unanimously to authorize the transfer of license from Dao Thach and Ram Hari Dhital to Shayam Sundar Shahu, Nami Raj Tamang and Manej Khatwada.
MICK MORGANS: PERMISSION TO EXTEND HOURS TO 1AM FOR ALCOHOL AND UTILIZE PATIO OFF OF THE FUNCTION ROOM
Finbar Griffin said he would like to open up the door from his function room and utilize the patio. Mr. Griffin said he had spoken to the Fire Department and the Building Inspector and they were in support. He said they are not requesting permission to have music outside on this patio. He said that it is not going to serve the same purpose as the front deck. He said he is not looking for an increase in capacity.
Mr. Griffin also discussed his request for expansion of liquor serving hours to 1am. He said that on the weekends and on evenings with sporting events patrons are going to establishments that close at 1am. He provided the Selectmen with a list of restaurants that serve liquor until 1am. Finbar Griffin said the music on the outdoor patio ends by 11:15am and the intent is not to play the music past that time.
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted unanimously to authorize Mick Morgans to extend it’s liquor license from 12am – to 1am and to add a patio to the current function room as required by Fire Chief and Building Inspector
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted unanimously to approve the Regular Session and Executive Session minutes of May 29, 2012
APPROVAL OF DEICING MATERIALS CONTRACT
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted unanimously to award the Deicing Contract through Southeastern Regional Services Group to Innovative Municipal Products of Glenmont, NY for $19,200.
AWARD OF RAILROAD PAY STATION PROJECT
DPW Superintendent Hooper said this is the second phase of modernizing the Railroad Pay Station Project. This would automate the daily payment system for railroad parking. He is recommending awarding the contract to VENTEK. He said the current system is very difficult. He said the new system will most likely be implemented by August 1st.
VOTED: (Powell/Roach) Voted unanimously to award the Rail Pay Station Project to VENTEK for $46,262 as detailed in the memo.
DPW Superintendent Hooper also reviewed the current road projects including: Pond Street
CLASS OF 1982 REUNION REQUEST
Chairman Heitin introduced Lawrence Lovett who is asking permission for non-resident alumni to take part in a reunion celebration at Lake Massapoag on August 11, 2012 in the afternoon. The Selectmen are in support but asked that the participants put together a recognizable pass to show the gate guards.
APPROVAL OF WAGE AMENDMENT AGREEMENT FOR POLICE DISPATCHERS FOR
FY ‘13
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve a 2% increase for the Police Dispatchers Union for FY ‘13
APPROVAL OF WAGE AMENDMENT AGREEMENT FOR POLICE SUPERIOR OFFICERS/LIEUTENANTS FOR FY ’13
APPROVAL OF WAGE AMENDMENT AGREEMENT FOR MASS. COALITION OF POLICE OFFICERS FOR FY ‘13
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to approve a 2% increase wage amendment for FY ’13 for the Police Dispatchers Union, Police Superior Officers/Lieutenants and Mass. Coalition of Police as discussed.
REAPPOINTMENT OF RONALD ROGERS AS REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to reappoint Ronald P. Rogers as Registrar of Voters for a term to expire September 3-0, 2015
APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS
Selectman Roach recused himself as he has a member of his family on the list of individuals.
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted to approve the list of election workers as provided by Town Clerk Marlene Chused.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CLASS 1 BITUMINOUS HOT MIX
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to award the contract for Class 1 Bituminous Hot Mix to Lorusso Corporation of Plainville, Mass for $64.75/ton.
FLAG DAY
Selectman Powell read the Flag Day schedule of activities
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to adopt the Flag Day proclamation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED: (Roach/Powell) Voted unanimously to move into to move into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining: Fire Department, AFSME DPW, and Library union and further find that discussion of these items in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town. And at the end of Executive Session the Board adjourn for the evening.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45pm
Heitin: Aye
Roach: Aye
Powell: Aye