December 16, 2019 minutes

Chairman Crawford called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. He announced that the meeting was being recorded for cable television and led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Townsend Award nominations

The Board has received nominations for the Townsend Award for several residents. Chairman Crawford discussed briefly the following nominees for recognition as winners of the Daniel Townsend Award of Excellence: Former Selectman, Finance Committee member and Board of Appeals member David Drislane; Former Town Administrator, Town Moderator and Selectman H. Joseph Maney; Current Planning Board member and longtime builder and developer Charles Wills; Former Finance Committee member Jack Dahlstedt. He said all nominees were very deserving. He said the winners will be chosen at the next meeting, and suggested that Mr. Drislane and Mr. Maney be nominated.

Selectman Barrett agreed that all nominees are worthy. He said Mr. Drislane and Mr. Maney worked in partnership during their tenures. He agreed with their selection. Selectman Dalton also concurred. He said Mr. Maney and Mr. Drislane have both been very active in community service outside of government, Mr. Drislane as a Rotarian and Mr. Maney with LIFE, Inc.

MOTION by Selectman Barrett, duly seconded by Selectman Dalton: I move that the Board vote to select the following candidates as recipients of the Daniel Townsend Award for Excellence: David Drislane and H. Joseph Maney.

Winners will be honored at a future meeting that will accommodate their schedules.

Discussion of gazebo and common improvements with the Historical Society

Members of the Historical Society and Town Engineer Charles Richter were on hand to discuss plans for improvements to the common, including the placement of a gazebo to be donated by the Historical Society.

Mr. Richter outlined the installation of septic system on the common and the work the Historical Commission and Society have done with Cummings Architects to place a gazebo on the common in the area of the bell, with pathways leading to it on the common. Mr. Richter said this plan will be incorporated into an overall Common improvement plan, which will include improved lighting, electrical service and brick walkways. Access to the common will also be improved.

Kirk Mansfield of the Historical Commission said his group has reviewed several proposals and that it is important that the gazebo fits in with the area. He said the roof will be made of cedar shingles and that three out of the eight sides of the gazebo will have railings. Walkways will extend from the gazebo. The gazebo will have lighting and speakers for use at the concerts and other events. The Commission is still working with the architect on final drawings. Installment is planned for the spring, with funding sought at April town meeting in a separate article, which would include funds for irrigation, lighting and site work. Work would begin within weeks of approval.

Mr. Richter said that the Complete Streets project would improve sidewalks and crosswalks around the common, but at a later date. This is not part of the first phase of the Complete Streets project, which addresses areas around the schools.

Funding for the gazebo will come from the Historical Society. The Town will pay for the other improvements. This will replace the unsightly stage that is located against the Meeting House.

Mr. Dolan said that he expects a vote by the Lynnfield Center Board of Water Commissioners that would allow the Town to water the common during the summer months.

Review of school safety evacuation drills

Fire Chief Glenn Davis and Police Chief David Breen will be on hand to review this fall’s school evacuation drills. Chief Breen said that the departments worked very well together. Each had a representative on a safety committee that reviewed options. Alternatives to lockdown of a school during a crisis were reviewed. The Lynnfield plan will include lockdown and evaluation options. Public safety personnel, staff, faculty and students received training. Evacuation routes for all schools, as well as busing routes and reunification points were agreed upon. Walkthroughs were held without students and plans were modified as needed.

A comprehensive drill plan was developed, and all four schools have participated in drills. Only two parents chose to opt out and not have their students included due to medical concerns. He also thanked Public Works Director John Tomasz with allowing for the use of his personnel as emergency bus drivers, and his employees for their cooperation.

Chief Davis reviewed the four evacuation drills, the use of the software purchased for this purpose, and said that in all four drills the plan was executed without issue. Students and staff were evacuated and reunified at a designated point. Several regional public safety officials observed. Plans were modified after drills due to what was learned. Additional drills are planned with different scenarios.

Chief Breen thanked owners of abutting properties for cooperating and allowing use of their properties for evacuation routes.

Selectman Barrett thanked the chiefs and Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay for their initiative. He said as a father of two children who participated in the drills, he was impressed by the drill. He urged them to make sure they have adequate funding for this project. Selectman Dalton saluted the great cooperation between departments and department heads.

Ratification of contract, Lynnfield DPW, Clerical and School Custodians and Bus Drivers bargaining units

The Board has ratified Memoranda of Understanding for the four contracts before it tonight for ratification. The terms of these contracts were reviewed when the Board voted to approve the MOUs. These contracts merely incorporate the provisions of those MOUs, which were previously approved by the Board. Mr. Dolan said these contracts are within the guidelines set by the Board and are fair to both the Town and its employees.

MOTION by Selectman Barrett, duly seconded by Selectman Dalton: I move that the Board vote to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Council 93 Local 3434, DPW Workers, from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. Vote was unanimous.

MOTION by Selectman Barrett, duly seconded by Selectman Dalton: I move that the Board vote to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Council 93 Local 3434, Clerical Workers, from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. Vote was unanimous.

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Council 93 Local 3434, School Custodians and Bus Drivers, from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. Vote was unanimous.

Ratification of contract, Lynnfield Police Association

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Lynnfield Police Association Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 414, AFL-CIO, from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022. Vote was unanimous.

Renewal of annual licenses

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to renew the annual licenses granted by the Board as listed in the following categories, subject to payment of all fees and taxes prior to the end of the calendar year. a. All-alcohol restaurant b. Wine and malt restaurant c. All-alcohol package store d. Wine and malt package store e. All-alcohol club f. Common victualler g. Weekday entertainment h. Automatic amusement i. Fortune teller j. Livery k. Class I auto dealers l. Class II auto dealers. Vote was unanimous.

The list is attached as an exhibit:

RESTAURANT ALL-ALCOHOL

427 Walnut Street LLC, d/b/a Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse 1250 Market Street

99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC 317 Salem Street

California Pizza Kitchen 1150 Market Street

Kings Bowl of Lynnfield, d/b/a Kings 510 Market Street

Legal Sea Foods, LLC, d/b/a Legal C Bar 220 Market Street

Rebel Restaurants, Inc., dba Temazcal Tequila Cantina 500 Market Street

SMJ Lynnfield LLC, dba Gaslight 1110 Market Street

Wahlburgers Lynnfield, LLC, dba Wahlburgers 930 Market Street

Yard House USA, Inc., dba Yard House 340 Market Street

CLUB ALL-ALCOHOL

Wakefield Elks Home Association, d/b/a Wakefield Lodge of Elks 63 Bay State Road

RESTAURANT WINE AND MALT

Muse Paintbar 630 Market Street

Skeleton Key Lynnfield LLC, dba Skeleton Key 633 Market Street

Unique Concepts LL, dba Anou’shella 1205 Market Street

PACKAGE STORE ALL-ALCOHOL

Hops and Malt Liquors, Inc., d/b/a Donovan’s 449 Broadway

RS & AL, Inc., d/b/a Kernwood Liquors 12 Salem Street

T&L Liquors, Inc., d/b/a The Wine Cellar 588 Main Street

PACKAGE STORE WINE AND MALT

United Business Group, d/b/a Old Towne Market 8 Post Office Square

Verc Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Lynnfield Gulf 8 Broadway

Whole Foods Market, Inc. 100 Market Street

LODGING HOUSE

Meghan Murphy 10 Green Street

James Wersackas, d/b/a Lords of Lynnfield 597 Salem Street

FORTUNE TELLER

Tatum Jace 600 Broadway

CLASS I MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER

Herb Chambers 395 Broadway Inc. 395 Broadway

Kelly Jeep Chrysler, Inc. 353 Broadway

Kelly Nissan of Lynnfield Inc. 275 Broadway

Silver Star Inc. d/b/a Flagship Motorcars, 385 – 399 Broadway 385-399 Broadway

Silver Star Inc. d/b/a Smart Center Lynnfield, 385 Broadway 385 Broadway

CLASS II MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER

HGC Automotive, Inc. 4 Trickett Road

Richard M. Lamusta d/b/a Blue Knight Auto Sales 9 Carol Ann Road

Taylor Motorcars (TMC), LLC, 4 Oak Street 4 Oak Street

COMMON VICTUALLER

427 Walnut Street LLC, d/b/a Davio’s Northern Italian

Steakhouse 1250 Market Street

99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC 317 Salem Street

Aramark Services, Inc. dba Captial One Cafe 600 Market Street

California Pizza Kitchen 1150 Market Street

Chestnut Street LLC, d/b/a Grove Boutique 525 Market Street

Christine’s Café and Confections 618 Salem Street

Countryside Deli & Catering 12 Salem Street

CTS Donuts LLC, dba Dunkin Donuts 8 Broadway

Fresh Food Café 6 Kimball Lane

JP Licks 800 Market Street

Kings Bowl of Lynnfield, d/b/a Kings 510 Market Street

Legal Sea Foods, LLC, d/b/a Legal C Bar 220 Market Street

Loui’s Pizza and Roast Beef 472 Broadway

Lynnfield House of Pizza 16 Post Office Square

Lynnfield, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts 7 Post Office Square

Muse Paintbar 630 Market Street

Otto Pizza 1210 Market Street

Panera Bread 430 Market Street

Quality Food Services Inc. d/b/a Centre Court Pizza & Grill 2 Center Court

Rebel Restaurants, Inc., dba Temazcal Tequila Cantina 500 Market Street

Sagamore Spring Golf Club, Inc. 1287 Main Street

SMJ Lynnfield LLC, dba Gaslight 1110 Market Street

Starbucks 420 Market Street

Starbucks 26 Broadway

Stellar Restaurant Group, d/b/a Boloco 425 Market Street

Sweetgreen 675 Market Street

Town of Lynnfield, d/b/a Reedy Meadow Golf Course 195 Summer Street

United Business Group, d/b/a Old Towne Market 8 Post Office Square

Unique Concepts LL, dba Anou’shella 1205 Market Street

Verc Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Lynnfield Gulf 8 Broadway

Wahlburgers Lynnfield, LLC, dba Wahlburgers 930 Market Street

Wakefield Elks Home Association, d/b/a Wakefield Lodge of Elks 63 Bay State Road

Whole Foods Market, Inc. 100 Market Street

Ya Rui, d/b/a Ming’s Chinese Restaurant 12 Salem Street

Yard House USA, Inc., dba Yard House 340 Market Street

WEEKDAY ENTERTAINMENT

427 Walnut Street LLC, d/b/a Davio’s Northern Italian

Steakhouse 1250 Market Street

99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC 317 Salem Street

California Pizza Kitchen 1150 Market Street

Kings Bowl of Lynnfield, d/b/a Kings 510 Market Street

Legal Sea Foods, LLC, d/b/a Legal C Bar 220 Market Street

Muse Paintbar 630 Market Street

Rebel Restaurants, Inc., dba Temazcal Tequila Cantina 500 Market Street

SMJ Lynnfield LLC, dba Gaslight 1110 Market Street

Unique Concepts LL, dba Anou’shella 1205 Market Street

Wahlburgers Lynnfield, LLC, dba Wahlburgers 930 Market Street

Wakefield Elks Home Association, d/b/a Wakefield Lodge of Elks 63 Bay State Road

Yard House USA, Inc., dba Yard House 340 Market Street

SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT

Wakefield Elks Home Association, d/b/a Wakefield Lodge of Elks 63 Bay State Road

AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT

Kings Bowl of Lynnfield, d/b/a Kings 510 Market Street

Wakefield Elks Home Association, d/b/a Wakefield Lodge of Elks 63 Bay State Road

TAXI AND LIVERY

Boston First Limo 375 Broadway

Appointment of election workers

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board appoint the elections workers recommended by Town Clerk Trudy Reid as listed for a term to expire June 30, 2020: Alexander Angus, Cynthia Schott, Virginia DiVirglio, Diane Ruby, Elaine Kelter, Paul Donato, Laureen Donato, Nancy DeMarco, Robin Hoffman, Darlene Van Alstyne. Vote was unanimous

Use of facilities: MS walk

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to approve the use of Town streets for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society charity walk on June 20, 2020, subject to any conditions to be imposed by the Chief of Police and Department of Public Works. Vote was unanimous.

Joint meeting with the Board of Library Trustees to fill vacancy created by resignation

Dr. Janine Rodrigues-Saldanha has resigned from the Board of Library Trustees. Chairman Crawford announced that the Board will be accepting applications and will meet in joint session with the Board of Library Trustees at a future meeting to select a successor.

Chairman Crawford thanked Dr. Janine Rodrigues-Saldanha for her service. Board members raised her for her commitment and being a pleasant person to work with.

MOTION by Selectman Dalton, duly seconded by Selectman Barrett: I move that the Board vote to adjourn. Vote was unanimous.

The Board adjourned at 7:16 p.m.