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Minutes Board of Selectmen November 5, 2013 Memorial Hall - Salah Meeting Room Present: Gerald A. Salvatori, Jr., Chairman, Avril T. Elkort, Vice-Chairman, Robert E. Burr, Jr., Clerk, Victor D. Del Vecchio, Member, John J. Connolly, Member, William T. Friel, Town Administrator, Jennifer Bright, Administrative Secretary. Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Pledge of License —T & B Pub, Inc dba T & B Pub 521 Washington Street, Rodney Lampron, Owner Motion was made to approve the Pledge of License for T&B Pub, Inc. dba T&B Pub 521 Washington Street, Rodney Lampron, Owner. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Police Department - Sergeant Mike Lank swearing in and Introduction of New Officers - Officer Zachary Pearlstein, Officer Timothy Taylor, Officer Ryan Sceviour and Officer Eli Anderson Police Chief Ken Berkowitz introduced several new officers with the Police Department — Officer Zachary Pearlstein, Officer Timothy Taylor, Officer Ryan Sceviour and Officer Eli Andreson. The Board welcomed them and wished them luck. Officer Mike Lank was sworn in as Sergeant for the Canton Police Department. Public Hearing (continued from October 15th) — License Status -JNM Hospitality, d/b/a Centerfields Bar & Grill 643 Washington Street, James N. Marathas, Owner/Manager Mr. Burr recused himself and left the room. James Marathas, owner ofJNM Hospitality and his lawyer Stephen Fallon were in attendance. The Board asked James Marathas for an update on the situation with the restaurant and the liquor license. Mr. Marathas talked about actively trying to sell the business and the liquor license. He noted that the first opportunity didn't work out with a potential buyer, Ronan Drury, due to the parking issue. Mr. Marathas claimed that there was another buyer who also wouldn't buy the restaurant due to the parking issue. Mr. Marathas discussed again his opinion of the failure of Town Officials to take action regarding the parking situation. He talked about bringing a claim to the Attorney General's office. The second buyer who had been in discussions with Mr. Marathas regarding the sale of his business, Vasilios Apazidis, was in the audience. He is the owner of Sunnyside Café in Randolph. He noted he has a signed offer to buy condo from Mr. Marini. He noted that he would be willing to purchase the condo
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and restaurant regardless of any parking issue and/or the availability of the liquor license, but would like the liquor license if available. There was a discussion between the Board of Selectmen and Attorney Fallon. Attorney Fallon was informed by Chairman Salvatori that his comments were getting too far off subject, but he disregarded the direction and was therefore ruled out of order. Chairman Salvatori advised Attorney Fallon that if he did not limit his comments to the specific matter before the Board he was no longer welcome to continue to speak as his comments did not pertain to the matter before the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Ed Jastrem, Forge Pond Condominium resident, and member of the Board of Directors of the Condo Association, spoke in opposition to allowing Mr. Marathas to keep the liquor license. Attorney Fallon then asked if he could speak and was informed by Chairman Salvatori that was welcome to speak if he agreed to keep his comments pertaining to the matter before the Board. Attorney Fallon emphasized that the prior speaker was a Trustee at the Forge Pond Condo Association. Motion was made to again continue the hearing to a special meeting on Nov 12th. The BOS has provided a time frame of by the end of the day Friday, November 8th for receipt of a completed application by JNM Hospitality to transfer the liquor license and application for transfer of any other associated licenses, along with other documentation for proof of occupancy of new owner such as a P&S or executed lease. The Board of Selectmen noted the continued accomodations being made for Mr. Marathas as he has not operated the licensed business since on or about January 1, 2013. Motion: Mr. Connolly Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Burr recused) Action Items/New Business Mr. Burr rejoined the meeting. Motion was made to approve the Finance Department Refunding Bonds as recommended by Jim Murgia, Finance Director. (see attached formal motion read by Mr. Burr) Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to approve the Borrowing for Departmental Equipment as recommended by Jim Murgia, Finance Director. (see attached formal motion read by Mr. Burr) Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to appoint Jeanne Higgins as Crossing Guard for the Police Department effective 11/5/13. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to appoint Dennis Aldrich as Recreation Maintenance Supervisor effective November 11, 2013 (only internal applicant).
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Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to appoint Michael O'Brien as (nights to days) Recreation Grounds Maintenance Worker (most senior applicant) effective on or about December 3, 2013. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to appoint David Morris as Building Maintenance Worker effective on or about November 19, 2013. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to approve the Application to Obtain a (special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at 12 One Day Events for Ski Blue Hills Management, LLC 4001 Washington Street Canton, MA to be held on January 11, 2014, January 12, 2014, January 18, 2014, January 26, 2014, February 1, 2014, February 2, 2014, February 15, 2014, February 22, 2104, February 25, 2014, March 1, 2014, and March 8, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent upon State Building Commissioner and Fire Chief Approval. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to approve the Application to Obtain a (special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One day event for St. John's School, 696 Washington Street, Canton to be held on November 15, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to approve the Application to Obtain a (Special) License to Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a One Day event for Millstores, 3 Washington Street, Canton to be held on November 23, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. contingent upon Building Commissioner and Fire Chief approval. Motion: Mr, Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to approve the Job Description and Grade for CPA Administrator as recommended by the Human Resources Administrator. It was noted that the job would be posted and the candidate search would begin as soon as possible. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to accept, under MGL Ch. 44§ 53A, a donation in the amount of $2500 from Republic Services Inc. Motion: Mr, Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0 Motion was made to accept, under MGL Ch. 44 § 53A, a donation in the amount of $50 from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simon to the Canton Fire Department. Motion: Mr. Burr Second: Ms. Elkort Vote: 5-0