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Selectmen's Minutes
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes
February28, 1996
Board met in Regular Session 7:30 p.m. in their Meeting Room in Abbot Hall
Present (constituting a quorum):
William E. Conly, Chairman pro tem
Robert F. Peck, Jr.
William M. Purdin
Diane E. St. Laurent
Anthony M. Sasso, Town Adminstrator
Motion made and seconded to appoint William E. Conly, Chairman pro tem.
All in favor.
MINUTES - Selectman Peck requested a change in last week's minutes as
it relates to parking on Bessom Street. The minutes noted Mr. Conly was
against lifting the ban for sixty days. The minutes should note that Mr.
McNulty was also against lifing the ban.
DOG OFFICER. Linda Fisk. After a discussion relative to dog feces bemg
left in the public parks in Town, it was recommended that Ms. Fisk work
with Town Administrator Sasso to come up with some kind of intensive patrolling
to eliminate this problem and prepare a report for Mr. Sasso for review
by the Board in two weeks. Ms. Fisk wants citizens to be encouraged to call
the Dog Officer when they see a violation of this law with the name of the
owner of the dog, the time, date and place of the occurrence. This information
can be left on the Dog Officer's answering machine and a citation will be
issued to the violator. The informant must leave their name with the Dog
Officer, but it will not appear on the citation.
Rosalie's
LICENSE. All Alcoholic. Rosalie's Restaurant. Attorney Plavnick appeared
before the Board representing Rosalie Harrington. After a discussion as
it relates to the process of selling Rosalie's Restaurant under the guidelines
of the Bankruptcy Court, it was moved and seconded to continue the hearing
to May 29, 1996, at 7:35 p.m. All in favor.
ASSISTANT WIRE INSPECTOR. Martin Dennis. Chairman Conly noted the passing
of Assistant Wire Inspector Martin Dennis, an employee ofthe Town of Marblehead
for sixteen years. Motion was made and seconded to send a letter of condolence
to Mr. Dennis' widow with a statement of appreciation for his years of dedicated
service to the Town of Marblehead. All in favor.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. Chief Palmer, Lt. King. Chief Palmer, along with
Lt. King, appeared before the Board to discuss the By-Law passed at the
Town Meeting of May 1, 1995. This is the By-Law that imposes penalties on
parents when their minor children are involved with alcohol. Chief Palmer
has issued a Policy and Procedure memo to all Police personnel. Motion made
and seconded that the policy ofthe Chiefbe amended to call for immediate
first offense enforcement of all violations brought to the attention of
the Police Department. All in favor. Motion made and seconded that this
policy take effect upon the effective date ofthe By-Law. All in favor. Linda
Hodgkinson spoke in favor of the enforcement of this By-Law. Michael Greenberg,
the author of the By-Law, presented his feelings as it relates to the enforcement
of this By-Law.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION. William Walsh-Rogalski. Motion made and seconded
that having been advised ofthe nature and circumstances of particular matters
in which William Walsh-Rogalski may participate as a member ofthe Conservation
Commission and of his wife's potential financial interest in such particular
matters, it is determined by vote ofthe Board of Selectmen that this interest
is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of
the services which the Town may expect from William Walsh-Rogalski. All
in favor.
COUNCIL ON AGING. Letter read from Clifford H. Brown, Sr. applying for
an open slot on the Council on Aging. There is one opening on the Council
and all interested parties should submit their application in writing to
the Offlce of the Board of Selectmen.
WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT. Letter received from Dana Snow of the Water
& Sewer Department requesting the Board of Selectmen send a letter to
I.S.O. Commercial Risk Services requesting a review of our fire rating for
the commercial insurance for the fire rate in the Town. A favorable review
would improve the commercial fire insurance rates in the Town. Moved and
seconded to submit such a letter. All in favor.
Motion made and seconded that the Board go into Executive Session to
discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, votes may be taken,
and if they are, votes will be released at a time deemed appropriate by
Counsel, not to resume in open session. On a polled vote, the Board voted
as follows: Mr. Purdin in favor, Mrs. St. Laurent, in favor; Mr. Peck. in
favor; and Mr. Conly, in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Patricia D. Charbonnier
Administrative Aide
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