5 - 18 - 09
At the meeting of the Randolph Board of Selectmen held Monday, May 18, 2009, the following were Present: Chairman Paul Connors, Vice Chairman James Burgess, William Alexopoulos, Maureen Kenney, Paul Fernandes, Town Counsel Paul DeRensis, Executive Secretary David Murphy and Recording Secretary Cheryl Sass. Meeting opened by Mr. Connors at 7:15 p.m.
Ms. Kenney said the prayer and Mr. Fernandes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence for Henry Cook III.
Recognition of Rabbi Loel Weiss – 25 years of service to Temple Beth Am and to the Town of Randolph. Each member expressed their congratulations and their gratitude for Rabbi Weiss’ service to his congregation and to the town.
Mr. Burgess made a motion to accept the Minutes of 3/30/09. Seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 5-0.
Hearing – Vera Cruz Building Association, Inc.,
d/b/a K of C Request for CVAA and other licenses at 25 Teed Drive
Mr. Connors read the legal notice. Mr. Connors and Mr. Burgess disclosed that they are both members the Vera Cruz Council #129. Michael Lane was present on behalf of Vera Cruz Council #129. Applying for a CVAA license. Previously held a license, however it expired on December 31, 2008, due to financial difficulties. Since the license expired, the process to acquire the license must begin again. Mr. Connors asked, three times, if anyone is present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request. There was no response. Letters from the Chief of Police, Building Department, Board of Health and Fire Department and the Board of Health with no opposition. The letter from the Fire Department stated that an additional inspection is required before the second floor
function room can be reopened.
Letter from Atlantic Realty Management setting the following conditions to be satisfied before withdrawing their opposition. : Proof of Insurance Coverage, Atlantic to be named as an additional insured; executed Hold Harmless Indemnification Agreement. Hours to be 8 a.m. – 2 a.m., Monday – Saturday, and Noon – Midnight. on Sunday. Mr. Lane explained that there was a miscommunication about the type of license Vera Cruz was requesting. Atlantic Management owns the building adjacent to the Vera Cruz Building, and have requested the above due to the fact that they park in the same lot. The license is for the entire establishment and will cover the function room on the second floor once it is opened. Mr. Alexopoulos made a motion to issue a CVAA License to Vera
Cruz Building Association at 25 Teed Drive with the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. Monday – Saturday and Noon – Midnight on Sundays. Includes a Weekday entertainment license, Sunday entertainment license, Automatic amusement device license at the establishment. Seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 5-0.
Vote –Street Acceptance – Continuance of Hearing of the May 11 Planning Board/Board of Selectmen Meeting.
Streets to be approved: Alward Drive; Bosworth Drive; Christopher Road; Drinkwater Avenue; Dunn Terrace; Edward Scahill Drive; Emily Jeffers Road; Fred Dolan Circle; Greenberg Circle; Hoeg Street; Ivy Circle; Jacobs Road; James Tighe Road; John Flanagan Circle; Ledge Hill Street; Leo Egan Way; MaCauley Way; Margaret Road; Marsden Circle; Memory Lane; Nightingale Circle; O’Connor Drive; Pearl Street; Powers Farm Road; Ralph Stubbs Road; Randall Way; Reilly Drive; Rodney Lane; Rose Way; Roycroft Drive; Sandy Lane; Sunnyside Avenue; Sunnyworth Lane; Tanasso Circle; Terry Drive; Thomas Salamone Circle; Vera Road; Vine
Lane
Three members of the Planning Board were present, two were absent. Outstanding bond related issues on some of the streets missing from the list, and will be brought up again in the future. Two Streets will have to be added on Town Meeting Floor (a portion of Pleasant Street and all of Bittersweet Lane). Mr. Fernandes made a motion to support the recommendation of the Planning Board and accept the streets listed above. Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted 5-0.
Hearing – Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 7 Warren Street – Request for Common Victualler License
Mr. Connors read the legal notice. Sean Olsen present on behalf of Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Third location in Massachusetts. One in Dedham, one in Foxboro at Gillette Stadium. Fastest growing burger franchise in the United States. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and hand cut French fries. Hours to be seven days a week, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Outdoor seating, with primary entrance to the area through an interior door. Seats 60 total between the inside and outside. Mr. Connors asked, three times, if anyone was present to speak in favor of or against Five Guys. There was no response.
Mr. Olsen was asked if the Sunday open outdoor seating area could be opened at 12:30 due to the fact that St. Mary’s Church is right across the street. Mr. Olsen agreed.
Mr. Connors read letters from the Building Department, Fire Department , Police Department and Board of Health, with no objections to the granting of the license.
Mr. Alexopoulos made a motion to approve the request for Common Vic License at 7 Warren with the hours of 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Seven days per week, for 60 seats, total, between inside and outside, and that the outside seating area does not open until 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Seconded by Mr. Burgess. Voted 5-0.
Correspondence
- Email from the MWRA Advisory Committee re: Meeting at K of C in Lexington on May 21, 2009.
- Letter from the Norfolk County Retirement System re: 2010 Appropriation Payment in the amount of $2,738,396.00, with a savings of $55,819.00.
- Letter from Rena Baker/Elder Affairs re: Helping Hand Mini Grant received for $721.57 to be used to purchase computer equipment for part-time grant employees. Motion by Mr. Burgess to accept the grant, seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted 5-0.
Emails re: Senate Budget/Local Aid.
Requests
- Request of Nancy Galindo-Rodriguez of 113 North Street for a slow children sign at the intersection of North Street and Mill Street. Motion to approve request made by Mr. Burgess, seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted 5-0.
- Request from Board of Recreation to close Carlino Way, and to Close Regina Road to residents only on June 6 and June 7 during the Country Fair, and to request the allowance of a sign advertising the event in Crawford Square. Mr. Burgess made a motion to accept the requests provided that the Board of Recreation is in compliance with all past regulations with regard to the Country Fair. Seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 5-0.
Notice from DEP re: FY 2010 Diesel Waste Collection Vehicle Retrofit Program and Diesel Hybrid Truck Purchasing Program Grant Application. The Board requested Mr. Murphy to review the information and report back at a future meeting.
Notice re: Virtual Town Hall Video Streaming. Mr. Murphy to forward to Cable Advisory Committee.
- Complaint re: unregistered vehicles at 58 Plain Street
- Notice re: Randolph Community Band Rehearsals on Monday, June 8 at the Randolph High School from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m..
Public Comments
Mr. Kaplan asked the Board to look into the recurring problem of his being followed to and into Dana Faber Hospital by employees of the Town of Randolph. He asked that Chief Porter be notified as he cannot miss his next appointment.
Liaisons
Mr. Burgess: Back to Basics is the theme of the Night Before the Fourth Parade. Mr. Murphy to add to website.
Mr. Connors is opposed to the parade and the money that is going to be spent, including overtime for public safety and DPW. Can’t see spending the money in this financial climate. Ms. Kenney is in agreement with Mr. Connors’ opposition.
Mr. Fernandes is in support of the parade. Does not condone spending any town funds for the parade, but believes finding out what it takes to make the parade happen is the way to go.
Mr. Alexopoulos is also in support of the parade. Money is generated back into the local economy during the parade. It is a time for everyone to get together and enjoy themselves one day a year.
Mr. Burgess is in agreement with Mr. Fernandes and Mr. Alexopoulos. Donations can be made to the Parade Committee.
Mr. Fernandes – Youth Activity Task Force Assignments (YATF). When will appointments be made? Mr. Murphy to add to next agenda on June 8. Taste of Randolph was a success. Congratulations to the Randolph Chamber of Commerce.
Selectmen’s Office Report:
Request for signage at Massasoit – Mr. Murphy made recommendations as to where the signs should be located and the Board requested to take up again at the next meeting.
Letter from Mr. Campbell re: Memorial Day Events.
Bertucci’s Randolph June 7 Fundraiser. Donate 10% of proceeds to the Friendly Food Pantry of Randolph. Mr. Murphy to ask to deliver some to the Houses of Worship.
List of outstanding budget items, for consideration only. Wait until there is a clearer budget picture. Discussion re: omnibus budget being taken up later in June as opposed to beginning of Town Meeting, depending on when the final numbers are released.
Recommendation from Finance Committee was to wait as long as is feasible to hold off on Budget discussions until final numbers are released. Mr. Murphy to reach out to Andrew Azer with the recommendation of the Board to extend the budget discussions and that if they are not in agreement, the Board will support their decision.
Mr. Burgess asked that Mr. Murphy look into the Grove Street property that has been taxed by the Board of Assessors, but they are not the owners.
Mr. Connors reminded the Board of the upcoming joint BOS/SC meeting at 5:30 prior to Town Meeting on Thursday May 21st.
Motion to formally establish June 8 as Special Town Meeting II at 7:00 p.m. made by Mr. Fernandes, Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted 5-0.
At 8:50 p.m. Mr. Fernandes made a motion to enter into executive session, Board not to reconvene. Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos.
Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Burgess, seconded by Mr. Fernandes. Voted 5-0.
Clerk of the Board
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