February 24, 2020 meeting

Selectman Barrett called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. He noted that the meeting was being recorded for cable television transmission.

Annual joint meeting with the Lynnfield Center Water District Board of Water Commissioners

Lynnfield Center Water District Commissioners Joseph Maney and Anders Youngren were in attendance.

On the motion of Commissioner Joseph Maney, duly seconded by Commissioner Anders Youngren, the joint meeting voted unanimously to name Selectman Barrett as chairman of the joint meeting.

On the motion of Commissioner Joseph Maney, duly seconded by Commissioner Anders Youngren, the joint meeting unanimously voted to waive the reading of the minutes from the March 192, 2019 joint meeting.

On the motion of Commissioner Joseph Maney, duly seconded by Commissioner Anders Youngren, the joint meeting unanimously voted to approve compensation for Fiscal Year 2020 annual compensation for services rendered to the Lynnfield Water District to be set as follows: Tax Collector, $550, and Assessors, $300 each.

On the motion of Commissioner Joseph Maney, duly seconded by Commissioner Anders Youngren, the joint meeting unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting sine die. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

Joint meeting with Lynnfield Housing Authority to interview and appoint candidate for Housing Authority vacancy

On the motion of Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett, the joint meeting with the Lynnfield Housing Authority was opened.

Two candidates for the vacancy on the Lynnfield Housing Authority were present and were interviewed briefly.

Stephanie Petty of Melch Road is an attorney who specializes in business and probate matters. She has served locally on the Lynnfield Youth Soccer board and has served as its informal legal counsel.

Mr. Nunziato is a 25-year resident who has worked for 35 years as an executive in the federal government dealing with contracting and acquisition. He has dealt with military housing matter as and knows housing rules and regulations.

Selectman Barrett said both candidates are well qualified. Housing Authority member James Willkie explained the role of the Housing Authority and asked if the candidates have any questions. Housing Authority Executive Director Daniel McIntyre said he has been aware of Ms. Petty’s candidacy for a week and received notice of Mr. Nunziato’s candidacy this morning.

Selectman Dalton said that both candidates are well qualified and that both are active in the Town. He said that while only one candidate will be selected tonight, there will be two positions open in the annual town election.

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that Stephanie Petty be appointed to the Lynnfield Housing Authority for a term to expire at the certification of the results for the annual town election in 2020. Vote of the joint meeting was unanimous.

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the joint meeting be adjourned. Vote of the joint meeting was unanimous.

7:15 p.m. public hearing – application for all-alcohol restaurant license, Burton’s Grill of Lynnfield, 1355 Market Street

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the public hearing be opened. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

This public hearing was duly advertised and posted. The petitioner has certified the mailing of abutters was completed. Attorney Gregory Demakis, representing the petitioner introduced Denise Herrera, vice president of culinary operations for the Burton’s Grill chain and proposed manager. He said this will be the eight Burton’s Grill in Massachusetts and 17^th on the East Coast. Alan Marcus, vice president of finance, was also present.

Selectman Dalton praised the organization and said there could be no better addition. Ms. Herrera said a September/October opening is planned.

Resident Wallace McKenzie asked how much square footage was remaining in Building 13 to be leased. Town Administrator Dolan said that he would provide Mr. McKenzie the answer after checking with the planning office. No other member of the public wished to be heard.

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the public hearing be closed. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the application for an all-alcohol restaurant license from Burton’s Grill of Lynnfield, 1355 Market Street, be approved. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

Change of manager, California Pizza Kitchen

Proposed new manager Andraya O’Keefe was scheduled to be on hand to introduce herself and answer any questions. She was not in attendance.

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the change of manager application from California Pizza Kitchen reflecting the appointment of Andraya O’Keefe be denied. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

Appointment to Lynnfield Historical Commission regular and associate membership position

Steve Todisco, who resigned from the Historic Commission last year due to personal obligations, is seeking appointment to the Commission. After learning that Mr. Todisco had applied for appointment as an associate member, regular member Kirk Mansfield informed the Board he wishes to step aside for Mr. Todisco and accept an associate membership.

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to accept Kirk Mansfield’s resignation from the Historical Commission as a full member and appoint him as an associate member for a term expiring on June 30, 2022. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to appoint Steven Todisco to the Historical Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2021. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

Appointment of Town Clerk Linda Emerson as Chief Records Officer

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to appoint Linda Emerson as the Town of Lynnfield Chief Records Officer. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

Purchase and Sale Agreement, Quitclaim Deed, Settlement Statement and Pro Forma Tax Bill in connection with the sale of land off Witham Street

Town meeting in 2017 approved the sale of Town-owned land off Witham Street with deed restrictions that would prohibit the land being used to create new buildable lots and prohibit the placement of buildings or other structures on the land. The sale of the land was duly posted and advertised in a newspaper of local circulation and the Central Register. An owner of an abutting property, Paul Scott, was the lone bidder and the $10,702 bid exceeded the minimum purchase price set in the bid requirement.

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to approve the sale of Town-owned land on Witham Street, Assessors Map 52, Lot 725 to Paul Scott of Witham Street and execute the purchase and sale agreement and quitclaim deed as prepared by town counsel. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

Request to purchase Town-owned land on Broadway

The owner of Loui’s Pizza on Broadway has asked that Town to offer for sale the Town-owned land that is currently rented to that business for parking. Such a sale would require the Board to determine, after the polling of Town boards and departments, to declare the land as surplus property, and place before town meeting an article authorizing the sale of the land. The land then would be sold according to the requirements set by the Board as well as those of state law.

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to poll Town boards and department to determine whether there is any objection to declaring the parking lot adjacent to 470 Broadway as surplus property. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

Opening of annual town meeting warrant for acceptance of articles

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to open the annual town meeting warrant for acceptance of articles. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

Setting of closing date for annual town meeting warrant

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to set the closing of the annual town meeting warrant for Monday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

Town Administrator’s update on ongoing projects

Mr. Dolan provided brief updates on ongoing projects, including informational technology provider options, the contract for engineering for the rail trial, upcoming meetings of the Strategic Planning Committee and the School Enrollment and Capacity Committee, an April public meeting of the Summer Street Transportation Improvement Plan project, the grand opening of the Lynnfield High School fitness center, and the planned upgrades a the common.

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board adjourn. Vote was 2-0 (Chairman Crawford absent).

The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.