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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES
JUL Y 13, 2004
MEMORIAL HALL

Present: John 1. Connolly, Chairman; Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairperson; Robert E.
Burr, Jr., Clerk; Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member; Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Member;
William T. Friel, Town Administrator; and Matthew A. Romero, Administrative
Secretary

Location - Salah Room, Memorial Hall

Chairman Connolly called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Update - William O'Donnell, Registrar of Deeds
Mr. O'Donnell thanked the Board for their invitation to the meeting. He presented the
Board and the residents with an update of the modernization efforts undertaken by the
Registry of Deeds. He noted that the cornerstone had been an upgrade in the equipment
and a better use of existing technology. He noted that the Registry's new computer
system allowed residents to look up information online and perform online record
research at www.norfolkdeeds.org. He noted that the Registry had also created a
customer service center for both walk-in service and phone support.

He thanked the Board for sending Mr. Richard Staiti as the Town's representative on the
Norfolk County Advisory Board (NCAB), and commended them for their support and
help. Mr. Salvatori thanked the Registrar for his efforts, and Mr. Connolly echoed his
comments. He also thanked Mr. Staiti for performing his well as the Town's
representative to the NCAB.

PUBLIC HEARING (ctd.) - TaxilLivery License Rules and Regulations - Peter
Bright, Police Chief; Paul DeRensis, Town Counsel
The motion was to reopen the hearing.
Motion: Ms. Elkort Second: Mr. Burr
VOTE: 5 - 0

Mr. Friel explained that the Executive Office had undertaken the process of reviewing
and recommending changes to improve and modernize the regulations regulating
taxi/livery rules and regulations for the safety and convenience of the public. The current
rules were inadequate. Mr. Friel took a moment to highlight several of the proposed
changes. He noted that staff felt that the number of vehicles and licenses was adequate,
and underscored the importance of the Police Department's role in the proposed
regulations.

He noted that the license effective period would be for one year, but suggested September
30 as the new renewal date to ease the burden on the Executive Office's license renewals
in December. The proposed fees would be $75 for taxis, $125 for private livery vehicles,
$250 for scheduled limousines, and $75 for private buses. Penalties would be issued by
the Police Department, and the Board would be the venue to have disputes being settled.

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