February 7 2022 Meeting

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

Appointment of Police Sergeant

Jonathan Santos is a patrolman and former dispatcher with the Lynnfield Police Department who achieved the highest score on the latest civil service test for sergeant. He is recommended for promotion by Chief Secatore, who will present his recommendation to the Board, and by Town Administrator Robert Dolan, who under civil service is the appointing authority.

Chief Secatore said Mr. Santos is among the top scorers on the civil service list. He has served as a dispatcher, animal control officer. He has a master’s degree in leadership and maintains several certifications. He has served as an interim supervisor of shifts, performing the duties of a sergeant.

Mr. Connell said this promotion shows the Board’s expectations and the faith placed in him by the Chief and the Board.

Mr. Dolan said he fully supports the promotion and that he will be a great addition to the department’s leadership team.

MOTION by Mr. Connell, duly seconded by Mr. Dalton: I move that the Board vote to concur in the appointment of Jonathan Santos to the rank of sergeant in the Lynnfield Police Department. Vote was 2-0 (Mr. Crawford absent).

Mr. Santos thanked the Board, the chief and his colleagues and his family. He said he looks forward to serving in this capacity.

Amendment of liquor license for Change of Manager, LSF Lynnfield, LLC, dba Legal C Bar, 220 Market Street

The proposed manager, Phillip Steele, said he has been in the restaurant business for 12 years, with over four years in management, two of which are with Legal Seafoods.

MOTION by Mr. Connell, duly seconded by Mr. Dalton: I move that the Board vote to approve the application for Change of Manager to Phillip Steele by LSF Lynnfield, LLC, dba Legal C Bar, 220 Market Street. Vote was 2-0 (Mr. Crawford absent).

Amendment of liquor license for Change of Officer and Ownership for Yard House USA Inc, dba Yard House, 340 Market Street

Representatives of Yard House are unavailable for both this and the scheduled February 28 meeting of the Board. This application does not affect local operations. They have agreed to attend the March 7 meeting if the Board has any questions but have asked that the Board approve the application if there are none. Mr. Dalton said he was comfortable for approving the matter.

MOTION by Mr. Connell, duly seconded by Mr. Dalton: I move that the Board vote to approve the application for Change of Officer and Ownership for Yard House USA Inc, dba Yard House, 340 Market Street. Vote was 2-0 (Mr. Crawford absent).

Common victualler license, Squeeze Juice Company, 850 Market Street

Town Administrator Robert Dolan said the fee has been paid and the application is in order.

MOTION by Mr. Connell, duly seconded by Mr. Dalton: I move that the Board vote to approve the application for a common victualler license for Squeeze Juice Company, 850 Market Street. Vote was 2-0 (Mr. Crawford absent).

Use of Facilities requests:

a. Common, April 30 and May 1, Lynnfield Art Guild spring event

b. South Hall lot, May 1, Lynnfield High School baseball car wash

c. Common, June 18, Lynnfield for Love Juneteenth event

d. Common, June 4 and 5 (rain date), Lynnfield for Love Lynnfield Pride event

e. Common, June 12, Lynnfield for Love Race Amity Day event

MOTION by Mr. Connell, duly seconded by Mr. Dalton: I move that the Board vote to approve the Use of Facilities requests as presented subject to any conditions that may be placed on them by the Police Chief or Public Works Director. Vote was 2-0 (Mr. Crawford absent).

Possible executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel The Board will enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations with the Fire Chief. It does not intend to resume public session.

MOTION by Mr. Connell, duly seconded by Mr. Dalton: I move that the Board executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2): To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel. A roll call vote is required.

Roll call vote: Mr. Connell -yes; Mr. Dalton -yes.

Mr. Dalton announced the Board would not resume open session.

The Board concluded the regular session at 6:11 p.m.