July 16, 2018 minutes

Chairman Dalton called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. He announced that the meeting will be recorded for cable television transmission and left those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Dalton announced that the he Board is accepting nominations for the Daniel Townsend Award for Excellence and explained the nomination procedure.

Interview, Recreation Path Committee: Marc Mosca

Marc Mosca appeared for a brief interview before the Board. He said he works in corporate strategy and consulting and said he sees this as an opportunity to leave an impact on the community’s quality of life, and wants to help residents understand the issues involved.

Board members thanked Mr. Mosca for volunteering. Chairman Dalton noted that Mr. Mosca had the recommendation of the committee chairman.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton: I move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Marc Mosca to the Recreational Path Committee. The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

Interview, Conservation Commission, William Thompson

Bill Thompson appeared for a brief interview before the Board. The Commission is recommending his appointment. A 60-year resident, he has been a member of the Tree Committee and said that he had related experience while a member of the Peace Corps.

Board members said Mr. Thompson would be a good fit for the commission.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton:  I move that the Board of Selectmen appoint William Thompson to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on June 30, 2019.  The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

Interview, Council on Aging, Anita Migliore

Anita Migliore appeared for a brief interview before the Board. She has been in contact with the Council and Director Linda Naccara, who recommend her appointment. She has been a resident since 1965 and she and her mother volunteer and participate in programs at the Senior Center.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton: I move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Anita Migliore to the Council on Aging for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

Common victualler application, Starbucks, 26 Broadway

Starbucks is planning to open at the former Ship restaurant site at 26 Broadway. The plans have been submitted to the Health Department and Building Department for approval.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton:  I move that the Board of Selectmen grant a common victualler license to Starbucks at 26 Broadway. The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

FY 2018 year-end transfers

Town Accountant Julie McCarthy has prepared a small listing of transfer to bring into balance the Fiscal Year 2018 budget, as allowed under the Municipal Modernization Act. Town Administrator Robert Dolan provided a short explanation for the transfers, which were approved last week by the Finance Committee.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton:   I move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Fiscal Year 2018 year-end transfers as presented. $24,857.90 from Employee Benefits – Health Insurance to the following accounts: $2,878.10 to Conservation Commission salaries to pay out time owed to the conservation administrator upon her retirement; $17,221.05 to Police Dispatcher overtime due to a long-term illness; $4,758.75 to Library Director Salary to pay out time owed to the library director, who resigned. The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

Perley Burrill encroachment agreement

A previous owner of the property at 914 Salem Street encroached on an abutting property by placing a structure on it. Town Engineer Charles Richter and Town Counsel Thomas Mullen have drafted an agreement with the abutting property owner that would require the purchaser of the property at 914 Salem Street to remove the structure that encroaches on the abutting property.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton:  I move that the Board of Selectmen approve the agreement regarding the property at 914 Salem Street as presented. The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

Conditional approval contract for Perley Burrill subdivision

Town Engineer Charles Richter presented to the Board for its approval a conditional approval contract for the Perley Burrill subdivision at 914 Salem Street. The subdivision has been approved by the Planning Board with conditions, and will consist of two single-family house lots. The property will be sold at auction by the firm that handled the Town’s tax title process.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton:  I move that the Board of Selectmen approve the Conditional approval contract for Perley Burrill subdivision as presented. The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

Appointment of Board of Appeals full member and alternate member

Longtime Board of Appeals member John Fallon has expressed an interest of becoming an alternate member. The Board has two alternate members, Eric Chisholm and Anders Youngren. Mr. Chisholm has expressed a desire to be appointed to full member.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton:  I move that the Board of Selectmen appoint John Fallon as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2021. The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton:  I move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Eric Chisholm as a full member of the Board of Appeals with a term to expire on June 30, 2021. The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

Appointment of Elections Worker

Town Clerk Trudy Reid has recommended that the Board appoint Judy Fraumeni as an election worker. Her name was omitted from the list previously provided to the Board.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton: I move that the Board of Selectmen appoint Judy Fraumeni as an election worker with a term to expire on June 30, 2019. The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

Community Compact

The Commonwealth will begin accepting applications under the Community Compact program beginning August 15. Mr. Dolan has been reviewing areas of potential applications with department heads. He said that the Town has in the past received grants through this program for long-term capital planning and technology support for inspectional services permitting. He said he would bring recommendations on which categories of grants the Town should apply for in this year’s round of funding at the Board’s August meeting.

Town Administrator Update

Mr. Dolan provided a brief update on a wide range of subjects. Chairman Dalton asked about additi0onal state funds available for highway projects. Mr. Dolan said he would investigate this issue. Selectman Crawford and Chairman Dalton discussed the recent grand opening of the Middle School athletic facilities and track. Chairman Dalton said he has invited representatives of the Lynnfield Center Water District to attend the August meeting due to issues raised by residents about the quality of drinking water in some neighborhoods. He noted that the Board has no authority over the LCWD, which is an independent governmental entity. Chairman Dalton asked about a three-year fiscal forecast Mr. Dolan has been preparing. Mr. Dolan said he would make a presentation at the Board’s first meeting in September.

Public participation

No members of the public wished to speak.

Use of Town Facilities

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton: I move that the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed block party between 57-61 Pillings Pond Road from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on August 25, 2018. The Board voted 2-0 (Selectman Barrett not present) to approve.

Request for executive session under G.L. c. 30A, §§21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; to wit, the fire chief’s contract.

Request for executive session under G.L. c. 30A, §§21 (a)(6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, to wit the Sagamore Golf Course property.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton: I move the Board enter Executive Session under G.L. c. 30A, §§21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation, to wit, the fire chief’s contract.

The chair declared that holding this discussion in open session would be detrimental to the Town’s bargaining position.

Roll call vote: Selectman Crawford, yes; Chairman Dalton, yes. Selectman Barrett arrived to participate in the executive session.

MOTION by Selectman Crawford, duly seconded by Chairman Dalton: I move the Board enter Executive Session under G.L. c. 30A, §§21 (a)(6)  to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, to wit the Sagamore Golf Course property.

The chair declared that holding this discussion in open session would be detrimental to the Town’s bargaining position.

Roll call vote: Selectman Crawford, yes; Chairman Dalton, yes. Selectman Barrett arrived to participate in the executive session.

Chairman Dalton announced that the Board does not plan to resume regular session at the conclusion of the executive session.

The Board adjourned at 8:26 p.m.