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RECEIVED & FILED PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Toale announced the following vacancies: AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION- 2 vacancies as of June 30, 2018 JUN 13 2018 LUNENBURG TOWN CLERK OFFICE ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSION- 1 vacancy CULTURAL COUNCIL- Several vacancies as of June 30, 2018 PUBLIC ACCESS CABLE COMMITTEE- 2 vacancies PERSONNEL BOARD- 1 vacancy FINANCE COMMITTEE- 1 vacancy as of June 30, 2018 He advised that anyone interested in any of these positions should submit a talent bank form to the Board of Selectmen office. Mr. Toale stated in accordance with the requirements of Open Meeting Law, he advised all that this meeting was being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. Mr. Ebersole thanked everyone who came out to Annual Town Meeting on last Saturday. Julia Callahan, 24 Beal Street, commented in regards to transforming the Passios Building into town offices and creating a municipal campus around that location. She stated she works at Lunenburg High School and recently they had to shelter in place due to a suspicious vehicle parked on the access road. Though this vehicle posed no threat after investigation, it did create fear and anxiety for the students and faculty during the event. Bringing more traffic on to the school campus could pose unforeseen consequences for student and staff safety. Police Chief Marino reported Hannah Anderson is organizing a grassroots effort to raise funding for purchasing AEDs (defibrillators) for the Police Department. He thanked her for the efforts she has already made. He wanted to inform the public that she is organizing a basketball game and a team to play against the Police Department as a fundraiser. It will be June 14" at the High School gymnasium. More information will come as we near the date. APPOINTMENTS Liquor License Violation Hearing - J & M's Sports Bar- 5 Summer Street, #10; License #00047-GP-0636 He invited the licensee, Melissa Thibodeau and her attorney Donna Pawluk to come forward as well as the Police Department officer, Sergeant Jack Hebert. He explained the hearing procedure to all and swore in Sergeant Hebert. Sergeant Hebert read his police report aloud. ===PAGE 2=== This vehicle appeared to be a dark colored sedan, no other information was obtained. I backed up and pulled to the side of the building by the cooler. I advised dispatch that I would be out at this establishment, as another vehicle pulled into the parking lot and parked on the side of the building. This vehicle was a black 1999 Honda Civic, Ma reg. 4JE721, registered to Maria Gotsens. I exited my cruiser and approached this Honda. With the drivers side window rolled down, I could hear the operator, identified as Gotsens, speaking with someone on her cellphone. I then heard Gotsens state "I am outside," with a pause and then "O.k, I'm coming in to get the money," Gotsens then exited her vehicle and began to walk towards the building. I asked where she was going and she stated she was meeting someone at the bar to pick up some money. I advised her that she could not go into the bar after closing hours, as I attempted to open the side door, both sides were locked. I then asked Gotsens to call whoever she was meeting and have them come and open the door, which she did. A couple seconds later, a female, known to me to be the bar owner Melissa Thibodeau (DOB SS#: ., exited through the left side of this double door. I greeted her and advised her to catch the door, as it was closing behind her and I did not want her to get locked out. Thibodeau then stated "He can let me back in." I asked who he was and she stated "The bartender." I asked what she was doing here, on a Monday night, if the bartender was closing and she advised me that she "Was the Manager on duty tonight." I asked who owned the motorcycle and she stated it was Jason Parker's. Parker is known to me from a previous incident at this location, during which time he identified himself as an employee of this establishment. I asked where he was and Thibodeau stated "He left it here." I asked who owned the other 2 vehicles parked on the side of the building and Thibodeau started to get upset, raised her voice and stated "I don't know." It was later learned through a records check that the Nissan parked in the handicapped space belonged to Kathleen Burke at the same address in Fitchburg as Thibodeau. It's known to me that Thibodeau typically parks in this handicapped space when she is at this establishment. I asked who owned the yellow Monti Carlo out front and she stated it was "The bartender's girlfriend's." I asked if she was inside and Thibodeau paused then stated "Are we going to do this again." I reminded Thibodeau that she was just in front of the board of Selectman for a violation hearing 2 weeks prior and the suspension for that violation hadn't been served yet, scheduled for 4/8 through 4/15. I also reminded her that she had another violation hearing scheduled in front of the board of Selectman for 2 weeks from this date, scheduled for 4/3/18. As I spoke to Thibodeau, I noted that she had an odor of alcoholic beverages coming from her breath and her eyes were bloodshot and glassy. I asked who else was in the bar after closing, as the time now was approximately 0130, and then advised her to open the door for inspection. A knock on the door was answered by a male, identified as Matthew Sciabarrasi. ===PAGE 3=== ride, even though there was a vehicle parked outside that appeared to be driven to this establishment by Thibodeau. From this statement, it appeared that Thibodeau herself felt she was to intoxicated to safely drive herself home. I advised Thibodeau that I would be filing another report and that when I pull into the parking lot and see 5 vehicles in the lot and 1 pulling in after closing, but the building is dark, it's kind of a give away that there are people in the bar after closing. She then stated that they close every night in the dark, as I observed Mcneil attempting to read a receipt by the light given off from the beverage cooler. I noted that the only lighting in the establishment was from a small light at the front of the bar, the television behind the bar and various machines. I also noted that I observe this establishment on a regular basis during closing time and the lights are typically turned on during closing. It was so dark in this establishment that I had to use my flashlight to read the license numbers off Sciabarrasi and Gallant's licenses, as well as to read Mcneils passport. I then asked Sciabarrasi and Gallant to leave the establishment and wait outside. Thibodeau then began to get nasty and tell me that she was getting a lawyer and that I was harassing her and her business. I again reminded Thibodeau about the selectman's meeting 2 weeks prior to this incident, when the rules in regards to patrons being in the bar after closing time was read and explained to her, and yet here she is again with people in the bar well after closing time. I advised her that it was not a difficult concept to comprehend and advised her that it she was having problems with people leaving then I would be glad to assist her with that issue, as I have done with other bar's in Town, however the people she has in the bar after closing are always allowed to stay. I then again asked Sciabarrasi and Gallant to wait outside, both Thibodeau and Gallant then had to comment about it not being safe for Gallant, with Thibodeau stating 'If she gets raped out there it's on you" and Gallant commenting about getting attacked in the parking lot and being on the Lunenburg Police Department. I advised them that I would be glad to assist them if they felt the parking lot was not well lit enough and was unsafe, however at this time they had to leave the bar. It should be noted that this parking lot is, in my opinion, the best lit area in Town in regards to bars. The lot is lit by overhead lights in the parking lot, as well as from the street lights and lights from the car dealership across the street and home surplus store next door. There are video surveillance camera's located at the car dealership across the street, the Asian Video store in this same plaza, as well as at J and M's Sports Bar itself. Gallant then left through the front door, while Sciabarrasi and Thibodeau left through the side door. Thibodeau was not observed to do anything, as far as cleanup or closing is concerned, the entire time I was in the bar. She never went behind the bar, nor did she do anything prior to leaving with Sciabarrasi. Sciabarrasi and Thibodeau then walked to the rear of the building and left in the dark colored sedan. A RMV check showed ===PAGE 4=== In conclusion, he stated that is the basis of the violation, having two people in the bar after closing. Ms. Bertram noted the list of people in the beginning of the police report amounted to six. Hebert stated that is the list of vehicles in the parking lot. There were four people in the bar; Ms.Thibodeau, who said she was the manager on duty that night, the bartender, Sciabarrasi, her ride and Alisha Gallant. Ms. Bertram asked Sgt. Hebert when he talked to Ms. Thibodeau that he smelled the odor of alcohol? He confirmed she had bloodshot glassy eyes and the odor of alcoholic beverages coming from her breath. She said she was the manager on duty that night. When we went into the bar he noticed she never went behind the bar to do any type of closing activities. She stayed on the patron side of the bar and her vehicle was left there overnight and she said Sciabarrasi was her ride home indicating to me that she felt she was too intoxicated to drive. Ms. Thibodeau and her bartender, were sworn in by Mr. Toale. Ms. Thobodeau stated she had drank earlier in the evening and stopped at 9:00 p.m. because she was closing that night. I was on the other side of the bar when he (Hebert) came in but there was still cleaning that needed to be done. My ride came to get and came in before we closed. His ride came ot get him, neither one were patrons. As far as Maria (Gotsens), she had showed up outside and I had gone out to talk with her. She was on the phone, she wasn't coming in the building. Mr. Toale asked you are testifying that had a drink and you were manager that night. Thibodeau stated she hadn't had anything in hours. Ms. Bertram asked who was the manager on duty priot to 9:00 p.m. Ms. Thibodeau replied the bartender. Thibodeau clarified she had pool onMondays and had not drank at J &M's. Mr. Toale asked if the bartender was listed as a manager for your establishment? Thibodeau stated she thought she was the only one listed as a manager, but he was in charge. Ms. Bertram stated you have been before us several times in recent month and we have made it clear that everyone has to be out of the bar by 12:45 a.m. Thibodeau stated everybody has been since the last meeting. This incident was before the last hearing. Ms. Bertram asked Sgt. Hebert if since April 3 have you had opportunity to patrol this area and have you seen any additional violations? Sgt. Hebert stated he personally has not, the license has been suspended so they were closed for awhile due to lack of insurance coverage and license issues. However, I can tell you they got their license back on a Sunday and there was a violation Monday night into Tuesday that officers Campbell and Leger dealt with on April 17' ' Mr. Ebersole noted we can only deal with what is before us tonight. Mr. Toale noted we can deal with the four past violations. Mr. Ebersole read the two items he saw before the board tonight. 1.03 Admission to the Premises (j) Licensees shall not lock the front door of the premises until the last patron has exited from the premises and (k) Licensees shall not allow any patron or any guest or any employee who is not working that shift to enter the premises after the closing hour posted on the license or prior to the opening hour posted on the license, 1.04 (a) Hours of Operation The hours of operation shall be restricted to those set by the Licensing Authority and stated on the face of the license. No patrons shall be on the premises before the official opening hours or after the official closing hours. Last call is a minimum of thirty minutes prior to closing time. Customers must be up and out once the closing hour of the licensed premise is reached. Ms. Bertram stated there is also a violation of 1.05 (see below). The officer stated it was completely dark ===PAGE 5=== except those portions of the room under furniture. Attorney Pawluk asked to cross examine Sgt. Hebert. She asked Hebert to confirm that he needed to use his flashlight to read the licenses of the people in the bar, correct? Hebert stated that is correct. She asked but you were able to see them when you went in? He stated yes. She asked the owner indicated to you that people were in the bar to give rides due to safety? Hebert stated that is what she told me, yes. Pawluk asked you were aware that there was a bartender in Lunenburg and she was followed home and murdered, correct? Hebert stated that was about 25 years ago. Pawluk asked and you are aware that there was as stabbing in Donnelly's parking lot right outside the bar a few years ago/ Hebert stated he has been here twelve years and not that he could remember. Pawluk asked Thibodeau if there were lights on that evening. Thibodeau stated the bar lights were turned down and the television was on and the cooler light was on. Pawluk asked if she was able to see the officer and everybody else when she was in there. Thibodeau nodded her head yes. Pawluk asked if everyone that was in there was either employees or people who had come to give rides home, correct? Thibodeau nodded again. Pawluk asked if her boyfriend picked her up because you were going to the same place. Thibodeau stated yes, Shirley. Pawluk asked if the officer asked her that night if you were drinking. Thibodeau did not recall. Pawluk stated and nobody was let in the premises after closing, correct? Thibodeau shook her head no. Pawluk stated when your friend arrived, you went outside to see her, correct? Thibodeau nodded her head yes. Mr. Toale stated the hearing was closed and asked for any deliberation. Mr. Ebersole stated the question becomes whether 1.03 occurred based on that last testimony; we don't have evidence that a person was admitted after the closing time, however 1.04, no patrons shall be on the premises after closing hours; although the door was locked and should not have been until the last patron has exited. Attorney Pawluk asked to address the Board before they voted. Motion; R.Ebersole 2nd: P. Bertram To find there was a violation of 1.03(j), 1.04 (a), 1.05 (e) and 1.08 (a) and 1.08 (f) Attorney Pawluk stated if you look at your regulations, they distinguish patron, guest and customer. In this case you have to consider the people in the bar as guests. They were rides that had come for them. There is no evidence before you that these people came in after hours nor is there evidence that they were drinking. If they were not drinking alcohol, they were not patrons and they were guests. That is not a prohibition in your regulations. You can also have people in there for safety; I know about that stabbing that took place at Donnelly's and I read that Police report. There is a safety issue and that establishment is right next door to her establishment. It really doesn't matter if it's a well-lit parking lot. If the bartender wanted his girlfriend to come in for her safety and her ride came in for his safety, she did not think that was unreasonable. With regards to hours of operation again, it's customers who have to be out on time. Guests are not the same as customers. With regards to the locked door, all the customers have to be out and the officer only talked about the side door. There is no evidence the front door was locked. I don't know how you can make a finding that that has been violated. With regards to the lighting, there has been no talk about one candle, what does that mean? Typically the lighting is one light foot per square foot. That is not in your regulations. I believe that most towns require five light foots per square foot. Your regulation is incredibly low. If the officer had to go in and could see the people and use a flashlight to read the licenses, that's not odd. I would need that. I would suggest she has met your standard according to the rules that you have. Again, they weren't drinking; I think it is really reasonable that these people aren't forced to wait out in the parking lot. I suggest to you that she really hasn't violated the standards as you have written them. I ask that you consider that. She can only go by what's written and what's before her. Mr. Toale called for a vote on the motion. Vote: All in Favor ===PAGE 6=== to the officer's attention. I he Board considered the penalty. Motion: R.Ebersole 2*: P. Bertram To suspend the license for a three week period beginning June 10# Discussion: Ms. Bertram asked at what point do we keep suspending, now we are looking at a three-week suspension. At what point does the individual lose their entitlement to a liquor license? Mr. McQuaid stated previously when we suspended for two weeks we were dealing with intoxication with people on the premises, more serious than what we are dealing with now. Mr. Ebersole explained his motion for a three week suspension due to this being the fourth violation. We did not know about this hearing at the last hearing. Knowing that we have another hearing coming up, that's why I went with the three weeks. Ms. Bertram stated she would be more amenable to a two week given the violations that we have identified. Mr. Ebersole amended his motion to two week suspension beginning Sunday June 10" . Ms. Bertram seconded the amended motion. Vote: All in Favor Liquor License Change of Manager & Beneficial Interest- B & H Corporation d/b/a Mickey Sheas License #00039-RS-0636 Proposed Manager Rebecca Andrews-Grifoni, 127 Kinsman Road, Fitchburg, and owner Robert Herrick presented for the Change of Manager and the Change of Beneficial Interest for the alcohol license. Mr. Herrick stated Andrews- Grifoni has been with him for seven years and she is scheduled to work 36-38 hours weekly. Also one person is being removed from the beneficial interest listing. Mr. Herrick stated his wife and he are becoming equal partners. Motion: R.Ebersole To approve the change of manager and beneficial interest as submitted 2nd: P. Bertram Vote: All in Favor Lunenburg Police Association Auto Show Request- Police Chief Marino Chief Marino presented to request permission for Cruise Night scheduled for June 6* from 4 - 8 p.m. on Memorial Drive. He would like to close the road down for the event. He invited all businesses to participate as well. They would like to have more food vendors this year. Raindate will be June 13" Motion: R.Ebersole To approve the auto show on Memorial Drive on Wednesday, June 6th 2nd: P. Bertram Vote: All in Favor Weekday/Sunday Entertainment license for Lunenburg Arts Festival -June 9/raindate June 10 Laura Brzozski, 21 Francis Ave., and Minna Schoulten, 3 Oak Ave., presented the request of the Cultural Council to have an entertainment license during their Arts Festival on Saturday June 9' with a raindate of June ". It will be located behind the Public Library along Memorial Drive in front of Kids Kingdom playground and wrapping in front of the Passios Building. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Setup begins around 8 a.m. and hopefully clean up will be done by 5 p.m. The library will be open until 2 p.m. for bathroom access and Eagle House will stay open so they can use their restrooms. Ms. Brzozski has met with public safety concerning the event. Chief Marino reported Brzozski presented a great plan and the Police will be assisting with traffic access to Memorial Drive. Motion: P. Bertram 2"d: REbersole To approve the Entertainment License for June 9" and raindate of June 10th Vote: All in Favor ===PAGE 7=== TOWN MANAGER REPORT 925 Mass Ave (old Gas Station): I spoke with the Vice-President of Community Development from MassDevelopment at the Economic Development Summit I attended on May 1st about the redevelopment of the old gas station at 925 Mass Ave and the potential for environmental cleanup if the Town took the property through the Tax Taking process. Land Use Director Adam Burney and I have a meeting with MassDevelopment on Thursday May 17th to discuss this property, any possible funding for clean-up costs, and assistance through MassDevelopment. I had previously reached out to MRPC about this property last May and had a meeting with John Hume and their consultant that was working with communities to submit applications to the EPA Brownfields Grant for assessment. After some background research on the property the consultant found that since the current owner (L& M Service Center) was the owner at the time the gas station was operating this property would not qualify. In addition, I have correspondence from a consultant hired by the Town in 2013 that gasoline and oil impacts were identified in the soil and reported to MADEP in 2006 and is reflected on the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs database at https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/Portal/#!/wastesite/2-0016390.1 will update the Board as to the outcome of our upcoming meeting with MassDevelopment and possible next steps. ADA Transition Plan: Montachusett Regional Planning Commission will be offering assistance to communities in the MRPC region to bring about Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan (Plan) compliance. The ADA Transition Plan would detail any structural changes that the Town would need to undertake to achieve accessibility of public services and facilities for people with disabilities. Regional Animal Control Facility: Chief Marino, the Townsend Deputy Police Chief, and I met with Roy S. Brown Architects on Friday, May 4th. The interview went well and the reference checks came back with good reviews. A Notice of Award and Notice to Proceed with the work will be issued this week and the feasibility study will begin forthwith. Other meetings, trainings, and seminars: © Dispatch Union Negotiations: As a member of the Administration Board for Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch District, I was chosen to be part of the negotiation team to negotiate the next Dispatch Collective Bargaining Agreement. There was a session today and another will be held on May 17". • ADA Coordinator Meeting: The Massachusetts Office on Disability is holding an ADA Coordinator meeting on Monday, May 14th that I will be attending. • DPW Union Negotiations: The next DPW Union negotiation meeting is May 16th. • Superintendent Screening Committee: Selectman Ebersole and I were appointed to the Superintendent Screening Committee. An orientation meeting was held last Thursday, we will have three meetings the week of May 7th, and two meetings the week of May 14" ===PAGE 8=== TOWN MANAGER GOALS AND OBJECTIVES STATUS UPDATE - MAY 8, 2018 1. Goal #1: Increase Public Outreach and Improve Public Relations: a. Objective: To increase access to current information and solicit input from citizens on topics that are important to the Town, residents, and its' businesses. i. Action: The Town Manager will use the Community Compact Best Practice "Implementation of a Citizen Engagement Co-Creation Plan" to improve public participation through the website. The IT Director and I began working with Q-Scend earlier this fiscal year and the site is expected to launch in a few weeks. The new site will allow for e notifications, will have our Facebook feed on the homepage, and ways to get connected to what is happening in town government. http://test-lunenburg-ma.pantheonsite.io Ms. Lemieux reviewed the test website features. Board Comments: Ms. Bertram thought the website looked much more user- friendly and interactive. Ms. Bertram rated this goal as "Completed." As it launches there will be changes but she believed the Town Manager has done an excellent job of improving public outreach. The Facebook page follows are growing. She has done a great job of moving this goal forward. ii. Action: The Town Manager will implement other interactive platforms that will seek input from citizens on current issues and create two way communications: Related to achieving the goals of ascertaining the level of interest on topics such as Economic Development, the color of paint for Town Hall, and project areas that would benefit by greater accessibility and increased safety (Complete Streets"), Survey Monkey was used as an interactive tool to reach a broader group of people in addition to the traditional methods. These surveys were shared on the Town Facebook page, the website, and the newspaper. Another method used to gather ideas and input were the public forums on Town Facilities and the one on Complete Streets. Meetings were held with the Business Community in October, November, December, February and March that sought their input on ways the Town can promote the local economy and our business owners. Based on the meetings held in October and November, a report was issued with a number of recommendations from our regional planning commission, two of which we have secured another round of District Local Technical Assistance in order to implement (Brochure to promote local businesses and permitting guidebook). The creation of an Economic Development Committee was another recommendation and a charge for an EDC is in the process of being developed. ili. Action: The Town Manager will create a Facebook page to provide information to the public: I launched the Town Facebook page in January and it has been a successful means of providing information to the public including upcoming town events, updates about trash pick-up, emergency information such as fires, I have received a number of messages through Facebook that have prompted a public post on information requested or responded directly to the resident if it only affected them. I set up the DPW Facebook page, which is administered now by the DPW Director and the DPW Administrative Assistant. This has also been well received and will be an effective means for the DPW Director to communicate about the condition of roads, road projects, and other related public works information. Board Comments: Mr. Ebersole noted he was almost at "Completed," he was at Substantially Complete because he was waiting for the website to be up. The fact that you are organizing outreach events where you are not controlling but allowing the process to work; this allows people to feel they can communicate without being questioned based on their opinions. He ranked Ms. Lemieux very highly on that part. As Ms. Bertram stated the different systems will be constantly changing but great job. Mr. McQuaid agreed, obviously it's an ongoing thing and the information is there if people want to get it. It's Complete or Substantially Complete barring the website going live. Mr. Toale read from Ms. Luck's submitted comments: "Substantive progress, the Town Manager has set up a Facebook page and other departments are setting theirs up as well. Hopefully residents will begin to use these pages to obtain information about town resources. I applaud her directive that all town departments post town information on the Town Facebook pages and website only. A significant amount of residents are left out of this stream so methods of outreach other than Facebook are needed. I am also concerned too many Town resources will ===PAGE 9=== Mr. Ebersole stated we need to develop a way to measure public satisfaction. There are surveys where people can provide feedback on satisfaction and will differ based on the subject matter. Mr. MeQuaid stated based on his experience you would get more dissatisfied responses than satisfied. It's a good way to get criticism but I am not sure about getting positive feedback. Ms. Bertram believed the Board has made progress on this goal and the Town Manager has been instrumental. She believed there are a number of issues facing the Town that a charrette type of environment is key to getting public involvement and she hoped the Board will continue those as well as more advanced notice to the public of those events. Mr. Ebersole suggested reserving certain dates well in advance so the public is aware of them. 2. Goal #2: Create a Comprehensive Infrastructure Plan: a. Objective: i. Action: Town Manager will develop an inventory of all town assets including town buildings, school buildings, town- owned land, recreation areas, equipment, and vehicles. In process. See attached. Board Comments: Mr. McQuaid noted it's a daunting amount of information to gather but the progress that Town Manager has made is great and he is looking forward to next year's Capital Planning process and getting to use some of that information. This year we focused on public safety and next year we will have to focus more on our public buildings and that information will be useful. ii. Action: Town Manager will develop a Building and Infrastructure Maintenance Plan that will include repair and maintenance of town buildings, school buildings/land, recreation areas, roads, and underground infrastructure: There as been signiticant process on this goal in the last year and a half. In March of 2017 1 received an Indoor Air Qualit Report for the Town Hall that had a number of recommendations that included mold remediation and containment of future moisture issues in the basement, cleaning of bird waste in the attic, removal and cleaning of records in the basement and attic, and cleaning of the HVAC system. Funding was requested and approved at the November 2017 Special Town Meeting to perform seven property condition assessments that addressed the lack of a long term plan. The firm completed the assessments and presented their findings in February 2018. The reports outlined immediate repairs and extended building maintenance with the associated costs, information that the Town previously did not have at its disposal. Mis. Lemieux wanted to thank the DPW and the DPW Director for heading that project. Action: Town Manager will address infrastructure needs through recommendations to fund capital projects and recommend a budget that will address annual maintenance of facilities. The cost estimates in the property condition assessments were integrated into the Capital Plan and still require a review by all appropriate officials (Capital Planning, Finance Committee, Town Manager). Expectation that this information will be updated as smaller projects are completed by use of Town Facilities funding and larger projects will be prioritized during the Capital Planning process. FY2019 approved budget included an additional $40,000 in the Facilities account to address deferred maintenance projects. Infrastructure needs were also addressed through the FY19 Capital Plan including $65,000 to address the DPW Roof, asbestos abatement at Turkey Hill, and demolition of a modular classroom. In March we applied for the next round of Green Communities funding to address energy efficiency projects at the Town Hall, Ritter Building, Turkey Hill, and the Public Safety building that if awarded will defer spending taxpayer dollars on needed improvements that will ultimately have an energy savings that will reduce the operation costs for those buildings. Board Comments: Ms. Bertram stated substantive progress has been made. She was impressed with the progress the Town Manager has made and her actions taken to address some of the issues. She was confident that Ms. Lemieux is going to continue to move these projects forward based on the information that has been compiled and develop a comprehensive plan. Great job. Mr. Ebersole stated he ranked this as substantive progress as well. Mr. Ver io contine discussio level lines and are submise immens earle press vanilerively barel plan as outlined above but I've seen no evidence of such. " ===PAGE 10=== eligible roads in town. The assistance of the DPW Department is needed to fulfill that. We can also engage with Montachusett Regional Planning Trail Coalition program. 3. Goal #3: Facilitate Business and Economic Development: i. Action: Work with the Business Community to promote existing and attract new businesses and improve their opportunity for successful operations in the community. This process will include charrettes that will look at the type of economic development is most desired for the Town of Lunenburg. Completed round one of "Promoting the Local Economy" through a DLTA grant that provided technical assistance from our regional planning agency in December 2017. Town Manager will continue holding sessions with the business community to find ways we can partner with our local businesses and help them grow (addressed under Goal #1, Action ii.). ii. Action: The Town Manager will use the Information Technology Grant to implement permitting software that will make it easier for residents and businesses to go through the permitting process in Lunenburg. The internal e- permitting software is going "live" this week and will be going "live" externally by the beginning of June. Also, the District Local Technical Assistance the Town will receive from Montachusett Regional Planning Commission staff will be used to create a Permitting Guidebook that will provide a guide to the permitting process for applicants. Board Comments: Mr. Ebersole stated he marked this as substantive progress on Ms. Lemieux's part. He noted the business community would be taking this over more as time goes on. Ms. Lemieux stated it started as a small group and it is growing. Ms. Bertram marked this as a substantive progress as well. She believed the Board could assist this goal by appointing an Economic Development Committee. Partnering with various boards would be an asset. We need to continue the charrettes and try to engage more participation. Mr. McQuaid stated the strong suit of this is to get the business community to take some lead on their own. This is one of those cases where there is substantive progress. He applauded Town Manager. Mr. Toale read from Ms. Luck's submitted comments:" Substantive progress, there has been outreach and charrettes, however it still remains to be seen if the community wants economic development. Attendance was by a small group which was the same for each charrette. While some ideas were put forward, others were ignored. It would be a reach to state that anything conclusive resulted from these meetings." Mr. Toale stated he sees from the Town Manager's view, two tracks. In achievement of this goal she attacked both the business group in terms of what environment or need to be filled is appropriate to people who want to do business in town and from the residents' point of view; what do they want in town? Our next step as a Board is to develop a task force, whether it's a business or economic development task force that would at least begin with an agricultural focus and build from there. Ms. Bertram added agriculture and ecotourism. Mr. McQuaid stated it's good to see what people want but we can't make a business come here. Ms. Bertram stated the community has to market itself. Mr. Toale stated this covers the Board's goals for the past year. He would like to set next year's goals for the Board in workshop by July so they can begin to work on them. 4. Goal #4: Create Long Term Plan for Tax Title/Foreclosure: a. Objective: To improve the Town's financial stability and ensure that the amount of outstanding taxes on properties does not exceed valuations and maintain a stable cash flow. i. Action: Town Manager will work with the Financial Officers to develop a policy on a Tax Title and Foreclosure process. Draft policy attached. This can be discussed at another time. ii. Action: Town Manager will review all ongoing tax title properties with the Financial Officers and recommend a budget that will support the foreclosure process. As I reported at the May 1st Board meeting, the Town Treasurer/Collector is working with the Tax Title Attorney to hold a tax title assignment auction by the beginning of the new fiscal year. In just the last two months, a total of $104,934.96 has been on tax title properties. Also, the number of tax title properties has reduced from 34 to 29. Comparing the total of what has been collected for the same nine month time period in FY18 ===PAGE 11=== Mr. McQuaid stated it appeared there has been substantive progress. It's tough to say anything is complete because there is always more work to be done. Mr. Toale read from Ms. Luck's submitted comments: "Some visible progress, Treasurer/Collector has come before the Board to discuss moving some properties back on to the tax rolls and I applaud that ongoing effort. I have not seen a policy on tax title/foreclosure nor do I recall one being discussed in the Town Manager report. Also there are other more global areas like budget and finance that the Town Manager needs to work on to ensure that the needs of the citizens are being met. This is more of a goal for the financial officers under the Town Manager to undertake with her input of course. " Mr. Toale stated this is something we specifically asked her to get accomplished and although I don't want to get down to the level of telling the Town Manager how to approach it, when you see an increase in the amount collected and when there is a question on how much we should be budgeting going forward; if it is an increase for a higher return, it's worth noting. 5. Goal #5: Advance Human Resource Management: a. Objective: Streamline processes and procedures for employees and newly appointed committee/board members. i. Action: Complete comprehensive update of personnel policies and procedures: A variety of policies were adopted or updated in the past year including: 1. The Standards of Conduct 2. Conflict of Interest/Financial Disclosure 3. Family & Medical Leave 4. Parental Leave 5. Domestic Violence Leave 6. Sexual Harassment 7. Protected Class Harassment 8. Workplace Violence 9. Drug and Alcohol for Commercial Driver's License Employees 10. Social Media 11. Use of Information Technology Resources 12. Pregnant Workers Fairness ii. Action: Create an Employee Handbook-All employee related policies in one place and given to all employees (CBA's would supersede on items already addressed in the CBA's). In process. The updating of personnel policies was the first step in the process. ili. Action: Create and implement performance evaluations for Department heads: Created management and non- management performance evaluations that are currently being reviewed by department heads. iv. Action: Create onboarding process for all newly appointed officials and handbook for all committees/boards. Currently reviewing sample handbooks from other communities. Topics to cover Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law, Conflict of Interest, Code of Conduct, Use of Town Equipment, appointment, reappointment, filling of vacancies, resignation, etc. Board Comments: Mr. Ebersole stated we also talked about providing guidance on how to record minutes and conduct a meeting. Mr. McQuaid added reminding new and existing boards what their charge and responsibilities are; some don't do everything they are supposed to be doing and others do more than they should. Mr. Toale read from Ms. Luck's submitted comments:" Little progress, as far as I know there is no employee handbook at this time nor am I aware of progress towards the same. When I look at this goal, it seems a clerical task or one to be outsourced. The Town Manager's number one responsibility in my view is to manage personnel and to ensure that all personnel are doing their jobs. As I have stated previously the Town is in a very good place ===PAGE 12=== also encouraged the various boards to do goal setting and self-evaluations as well. Ms. Lemieux thought the workshop format they used, inviting the committees to discuss their goals and how we can work together to achieve them was a good way to address that. She noted the Public Employee Committee agreement regarding the health insurance benefits was beneficial to both the town and employees. She heard employees say they appreciated the process and what was achieved. Mr. Ebersole gave credit to Ms. Lemieux for getting so much of all the above goals done considering her day-to- day workload. He also hoped this Board would go to the next step on some of their goals. 3. Minutes/Warrants/Action File Issues An accounts payable warrant in the amount of $149,089.62 was presented. The 4th Quarter Water Commitment of $7,612.40 was presented Action File Issue: there was none 4. Committee Reports Ms. Bertram reported the 2019- 2023 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) has been released and is open for public comment. In 2020 there is a plan to do an intersection improvement on Route 117 and Route 70. There is also funding for a Rail Trail project. The entire TIP can be found on the MRPC website. Regarding the Unified Planning Work Plan (Of Wl) there are a couple of tasks in the plan that have an impact to Lunenburg; one is the pavement management system. They are working on a regional pavement management plan and doing an assessment of various roadways in the member communities. They are developing a local conditions map for all communities and are offering technical assistance with a database that they are making available. Montachusett Regional Trail Coalition is currently doing regional trail planning and printing. We do have an opportunity to have Lunenburg trails published. She did not know where Conservation stands on publishing that data; perhaps working with Conservation to get ahead of this. The Lunenburg parking and walkability study has been included in the UPWP. 5. Department Reports- QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT The Quarterly Financial Report will be reviewed at the next meeting. Mr. Toale reviewed the Board's upcoming meetings. PUBLIC COMMENT: Michael-Ray Jeffreys, 1170 Mass. Ave, stated the Town Manager was doing a great job. He thanked Paula Bertram for her service to the Town, particularly all her committee work with MPO. She would be leaving big shoes to fill. Regarding the earlier discussion about outreach, he encouraged more signage options around town for elections, debates, etc. Katey Adams, 45 Williams Drive, regarding economic development, noted a lot of times we talk about what to add and a lot of the small business owners felt it's not always necessarily what we need to add but to enhance what we have. Ms. Bertram agreed with the previous comment and thought that was why they would be focusing on agriculture and ecotourism, which is to expand on existing businesses. There are also a number of vacant spaces that would benefit from an expansion of those activities or we should promote those vacant spaces. ===PAGE 13=== Respectfully submitted, Clairem Peteson Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager ===PAGE 14=== estate taxes into the tax title status. The creation of a tax title has proven to be the most erective remedy for enforcement of the collection of taxes on real property. The foreclosure process is an effective payment enforcement tool available to the Town. The Treasurer/Collector can induce a delinquent taxpayer to redeem a tax title by paying the necessary tax and charges or to forfeit title to the property by action of the Land Court. Time of Taking The Treasurer/Collector will process the initial tax taking for each levy year the following fiscal year. The Town has the option of initiating the process as early as 14 days after the demand has been issued, but must complete the taking within 3 years and 6 months from the end of the fiscal year for which the taxes were assessed under Mass General Law Chapter 60 Section 37. Collection biforts Prior to Taking The Town issues a demand 14 days after the fourth quarter due date each fiscal year. The demand notice is sent out to property owners during the middle of May or before the end of the fiscal year. Procedure for Tax Taking Courtesy letters will be sent out by the Treasurer/Collector to property owners and to the subsequent owner know, reminding them of the previous year's unpaid taxes and informing them that if the taxes remain unpaid that the tax title process will take place. Before moving forward with preparing for the tax taking, the Treasurer/Collector's office confirms that a demand notice has been issued to the property owner at least 14 days before preparing the Notice of Taking. The Town will begin the tax taking process six months after the demand has been sent, allowing taxpayers a greater amount of time to satisfy the tax obligation. The Treasurer/Collector will prepare a Notice of Tax Advertising for each parcel. The Notice of Tax Advertising includes the names of all owners known, property location, bill number, parcel number, and book/page. If the owner of the parcel as shown by the Assessor's records at the time of the taking is different from the owner who was assessed for the delinquent taxes, the name of that subsequent owner should be included in the notice of intent to take. This communication makes the property owner aware of when the legal notice of parcels with outstanding taxes for the levy year approaching tax title will be published in the local newspaper. The letter also lists the total amount due and the acceptable forms of payment. ===PAGE 15=== Certification of Subsequent Tax Takings: The Treasurer/Collector prior to September 1" will certify all unpaid taxes and assessments for parcels of real estate taken into tax title for nonpayment of taxes in prior years and not redeemed 14 days after the demand was issued. The Treasurer/Collector prepares a list of Subsequent Tax Takings. A copy is provided to the Town Accountant and a copy is filed in the office. Payment of Tax Title Obligation Upon payment of the amount outstanding on a tax title property, the Treasurer/Collector will prepare a Certificate of Redemption and will be provided to the homeowner or whoever requested it. This will be filed with the Registry of Deeds and removes the lien that was originally placed on the property. Payment of the tax title obligation may only be made up until the point that a petition to foreclose has been filed in the Land Court. Foreclosure Proceedings The law offices of the Town's attorney will mail letters to all the delinquent taxpayers and present owners of properties that were placed in tax title informing them of the importance of redeeming the property and that the next step if the obligation remains unpaid is to begin foreclosure proceedings. The payment amount changes on a daily basis and an exact amount should be obtained before coming to Town Hall. ===PAGE 16=== 1'm 1 " i, BE SEE IZVE9 OD'OL (000 '2* 000'8L OSL'E 000° L 6298191W 929810) LLLOEdN 2017 FORO - F350 2016 FORD - F350 301701 30101 BONOd Borod 30170d 301100 30l01 33100 Maa Mda Mda Mda Mdd Mda Mida Mdd Mdd Mdd Mdd Mdd Mda Maa Mda ===PAGE 17=== a Passios Building/Cable & School Office 1025 Mass. Ave. Personal Property In Above Brooks House/School Facilities 1033 Mass Ave. Personal Property in Above Utility Buliding at High School 1079 Mass. Ave. Personal Property in Above Middle/HS w/ Rooftop Solar Panels 1079 Mass Ave, Personal Property in Above Field House & Concession Stand 1079 Mass Avenue Personal Property in Above McNally Park & Snack Shack Lesure Avenue Marshall Park Snack Shack @ Softbail Field Chestnut Street Marshall Park Snack Shack @Powell Field Chestnul Street Wallis Park Old Primary School (Vacant) 30 School Sireet Veterans Memerial Park ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-05-22-agenda-5129.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-05-22 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-05-22-agenda-5129.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222018-5129 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Select Board Meeting- Executive Session1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-05-22-agenda-6349.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-05-22 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-05-22-agenda-6349.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222018-6349 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-05-22-minutes-5129.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-05-22 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-05-22-minutes-5129.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05222018-5129 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== Also present: Town Manager Heather Lemieux; Adam Burney, Land Use Director; Adam Costa, Town Counsel Conservation Commission Members: Richard Bursch, Chairman; Todd Dwyer, Vice Chairman, Bob Pease, Member; Ken Jones, Member The meeting commenced at 8:35 p.m. Mr. Burney reported he was approached by Kevin Hill last November about two pieces of property for sale on Gilchrist Street totaling around 12 acres that is divided by town land that is around ¾ acre. He wanted to trade some of his land for the Town land to make a more reasonable development. There is a significant trail that runs from the Lane Property through the back of the private property that for many years has been allowed to be used. Now this property is going to be subdivided and sold off as lots and in order to protect that the Conservation Commission and he concur that trading this little piece of land gives the Town the potential to keep the connective trail and protect the Mulpus Brook. About a month ago, just before Annual Town Meeting in May, a few members of the Conservation Commission, the Open Space Committee Chairman, the Conservation Administrator, myself and Kevin Hill walked the back of the property. Mr. Hill offered to move the trail but this wasn't going to work due to geographical constraints so he offered to give the Town seven acres in exchange for 15,000 square feet. He is going to need a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to reduce the lot size. There is significant support from the Conservation Commission and the Open Space Committee which could provide credence for the ZBA to issue the special permits. We have received permission from Town Meeting for the Board of Selectmen to negotiate the exchange. If the Town found it unfavorable to do the exchange, Mr. Hill would get six instead of seven lots and we would end up with no protection of the Mulpus and no connectivity of the trail. Mr. Costa stated it was his understanding the trail has been used over the years but there is no easement right to it. Discussion about an easement ensued. Mr. Costa noted under MA General Law you can't do a land swap, there is no such thing. It is a conveyance or an acquisition and they are two separate transactions. You can structure them so both occur simultaneously so long as you are going by procurement law. He noted the Town Meeting authorized the conveyance of the property and the acquisition of another property. There may be some flexibility if the land is for conservation purposes because Conservation Commissions can acquire land without Town Meeting approval. Motion: R. Ebersole 2nd: D. McQuaid To approve the proposed plan subject to adding a fifteen-foot easement to be conveyed to the Conservation Commission Vote: Ms. Adams- abstain, Mr. MeQuaid-aye, Mr. Ebersole-aye, Mr. Toale-aye Mr. Toale and Mr. McQuaid stated that although being Hickory Hills landowners and possibly being within 300 feet of the discussed property, they were not biased, tainted or predisposed based upon that status and therefore were qualified to vote and invoked the Rule of Necessity as long as there were no objections by other Board members. Ms. Adams agreed also even though she abstained. Mr. Ebersole did not object. ===PAGE 2=== to dajourn trom cave session Vote: Ms. Adams- aye, Mr. McQuaid-aye, Mr. Ebersole-aye, Mr. Toale-aye The Conservation Commission adjourned from their meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elaine In. Peterson Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager ===PAGE 3=== IF MADY CALLAONE REILANS •-. BROOK.... 7.0 ACRES O BE CONVEYED TO OWN OF LUNENBURG as, LLO RVEYORS / LOT 6 130,000 SQ. FT. * LOT 5 124,000 SO. FT. + 52902 15,000 SQ. FT. ‡ TO BE ACQUIRED FROM TOWN OF LUNENBURG LOT 2 100,000 SO. FT. ‡ RA REGGY S BPOCTOM LOT 4 60,000 SO. FT. ‡ OUTLYING RESIDENCE A LOT 7 40,800 SQ. FT. t sc 16x. 61Z.13 la LOT 1 40,000 SQ. FT. # /ALLEY ROAD GILCHREST ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-05-22-minutes-6349.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-05-22 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-05-22-minutes-6349.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05222018-6349 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== BOARD OF SELECTMEN Executive Session Minutes Joseph F. Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall May 22, 2018 Board of Selectmen: Jamie Toale, Chairman; Robert Ebersole, Vice Chairman; Damon McQuaid, Clerk; Katey Adams, Member Not Present: Phyllis Luck, Member Also present: Town Manager Heather Lemieux; Adam Burney, Land Use Director; Adam Costa, Town Counsel Conservation Commission Members: Richard Bursch, Chairman; Todd Dwyer, Vice Chairman, Bob Pease, Member; Ken Jones, Member The meeting commenced at 8:35 p.m. Mr. Burney reported he was approached by Kevin Hill last November about two pieces of property for sale on Gilchrist Street totaling around 12 acres that is divided by town land that is around ¾ acre. He wanted to trade some of his land for the Town land to make a more reasonable development. There is a significant trail that runs from the Lane Property through the back of the private property that for many years has been allowed to be used. Now this property is going to be subdivided and sold off as lots and in order to protect that the Conservation Commission and Mr. Burney agreed that trading this little piece of land gives the Town the potential to keep the connective trail and protect the Mulpus Brook. Adam Burney relayed that about a month ago, just before Annual Town Meeting in May, he and a few members of the Conservation Commission, the Open Space Committee Chairman, the Conservation Administrator and Kevin Hill walked the back of the property. Mr. Hill offered to move the trail but this wasn't going to work due to geographical constraints, so he offered to give the Town seven acres in exchange for 72 acres of Town- owned land. He is going to need a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to reduce the lot size. There is significant support from the Conservation Commission and the Open Space Committee which could provide credence for the ZBA to issue the special permits. We have received permission from Town Meeting for the Board of Selectmen to negotiate the exchange. If the Town found it unfavorable to do the exchange, Mr. Hill would get six instead of seven lots and we would end up with no protection of the Mulpus and no connectivity of the trail. Mi. Costa stated it was his understanding the trail has been used over the years but there is no easement right to it. Discussion about an easement ensued. Mr. Costa noted under MA General Law you can't do a land swap, there is no such thing. It is a conveyance or an acquisition and they are two separate transactions. You can structure them so both occur simultaneously so long as you are going by procurement law. He noted the Town Meeting authorized the conveyance of the property and the acquisition of another property. There may be some flexibility if the land is for conservation purposes because Conservation Commissions can acquire land without Town Meeting approval. Motion: R. Ebersole 2"': D. MeQuaid To approve the proposed plan subject to adding a fifteen-foot easement to be conveyed to the Conservation Commission Roll Call Vote: Ms. Adams- abstain, Mr. MeQuaid-aye, Mr. Ebersole-aye, Mr. Toale-aye Mr. Toale and Mr. McQuaid stated that although being Hickory Hills landowners and possibly being within 300 feet of the discussed property, they were not biased, tainted or predisposed based upon that status and therefore were qualified to vote and invoked the Rule of Necessity as long as there were no objections by other Board members. Ms. Adams agreed also even though she abstained. Mr. Ebersole did not object. ===PAGE 2=== Mr. Costa noted the applicant needs a property interest or contract before making application to the ZBA. Do we want to negotiate that sort of an agreement? We can enter a contract that tries to encompass both the purchase and the sale subject to the contingency of permitting, subject to the contingency of the conveyance of an easement as we just described and subject to compliance with procurement law. Once the document is negotiated it needs to be signed by the Board of Selectmen. He requested permission to draft that document and try to bring something forward before the next meeting. They concurred. Details of the timeline involved were discussed. Motion: R. Ebersole To adjourn from Executive Session Roll Call Vote: Ms. Adams-aye, Mr. McQuaid-aye, Mr, Ebersole-aye, Mr. Toale-aye 2n: D. McQuaid The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Claire In Peterson Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-05-agenda-5108.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-05-agenda-5108.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052018-5108 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-05-minutes-5108.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-05 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-05-minutes-5108.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06052018-5108 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== Finance Committee Members present: Teri Burchfield, Chairman; Mark Erickson, Vice Chairman; Jay Simeone, Clerk; John Henshaw, Hannah Anderson, George Martin and Marc Luescher The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Toale stated in accordance with the requirements of Open Meeting Law this meeting was being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Luck welcomed Ms. Adams to the Board and thanked her for her contribution to the Flat Hill Road water runoff discussion. She appreciated the DPW Director stating that until this situation is resolved, Flat Hill Road would not be paved. She applauded Chairman Toale's suggestion that the Storm Water Task Force and Conservation Commission become involved in these issues. Ms. Adams stated at the last meeting a resident commented on the conditions behind the old Primary School. She thanked the DPW for going over and cleaning up the playground and bringing it back to its natural state as best as they could and being responsive to the complaint. She hoped they could continue to talk about the potential of it being a green space. Rhonda Lisio, 181 Reservoir Road, stated in the past one of the email messages she has sent to the Board was poor communication between public bodies. After attending the Open Space Committee meeting last week, she realized it was important to comment publicly. She stated her initial impression was the school and those involved in Wallis Park Playground were not diligent in seeking alternative funding sources for the project for the field and park projects. She wondered why no one spoke up about the Open Space Plan while these projects were being discussed. She is aware the Town is updating the website which is a necessary step. She did not think it was unreasonable for PACC to cover more meetings now that the user fees have been doubled by the Comcast license renewal. She encouraged appointed/elected officials to interact with other committees and boards. Hannah Anderson, 787 West Street, informed all about a basketball game fundraiser between the Police Department and civilians to raise money to purchase six automated external defibrillators on June 14* from 7- 9 p.m. at the Middle/High School. Admission is $5.00. There will be raffles and a bake sale. Adam Burney, Land Use Director, wanted to remind all about the June 25'h Planning Board informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. here regarding adult marijuana and seeking feedback in advance of forming regulations/bylaw. REORGANIZATION OF BOARD Mr. Toale asked for nominations for Chair of the Board. Ms. Luck nominated Mr. Toale and Mr. MeQuaid seconded it. Ms. Adams nominated Mr. Ebersole for Chair and he seconded it for discussion. Discussion: Mr. Ebersole stated he appreciated the nomination. It was his belief that there should be a regular turnover of chairs within committees and there should be a period of time so the Chair can get acclimated to the operations of the committee and then have a year or two to do work and not have to worry about the operations. He believed Mr. Toale has done a good job. He was concerned that continuing with the same Chair for a fourth year is a concern relating to how it looks. We need to keep doing the work to improve communications ===PAGE 2=== always did a great job. It's very difficult to chair a meeting and stay involved and he was always good at that; not that he didn't think Mr. Ebersole wouldn't do a great job too. He did a great job when Mr. Toale wasn't present. He would like to see Mr. Toale continue. Further discussion ensued Mr. Toale stated he has always endeavored to include listening to the public. Sometimes he had to cut people short due to time constraints. He felt Mr. Ebersole would be an excellent Chair also. He called for a vote based on the order of nominations. All those in favor of Mr. Toale for Chair: Ms. Luck- aye, Mr. MeQuaid, aye, Mr. Toale- aye. Majority was for Mr. Toale. Mr. Ebersole made a motion that the Board make the vote unanimous as a show of support that they are going to work together. Ms. Luck seconded. Ms. Adams stated she was dissenting. Mr. Toale called for a nomination for Vice Chairman. Ms. Luck nominated Mr. MeQuaid. Mr. Toale seconded for discussion purposes. Mr. Toale nominated Mr. Ebersole for Vice Chairman. Ms. Adams seconded. There were no other nominations. Discussion: Ms. Luck stated she would appreciate giving Mr. McQuaid the opportunity to serve as Vice Chair. Mr. McQuaid stated personally he did not mind either way, but he believed Mr. Ebersole has always done a portunity to are as vie Chair. very good job. Mr. Toale stated he would like to see Mr. McQuaid play a more active role on this Board but he also believed Mr. Ebersole has done an excellent job. He called all those in favor of Mr. McQuaid for Vice Chairman: Ms. Luck-aye, Mr. MeQuaid-aye All those in favor of Mr. Ebersole for Vice Chairman: Ms. Adams- aye, Mr. Ebersole-aye, Mr. Toale-aye Mr. Toale asked for nominations for Clerk: Mr. Ebersole nominated Mr. McQuaid and Ms. Luck seconded. Vote: All in Favor APPOINTMENTS: 1. Liquor License Violation- J & M's Sports Bar- 5 Summer Street, #10; License #00047-GP-0636 No one was present for the hearing. Mr. Toale moved to the next agenda item. 2. Transfer of Alcohol License #00036-RS-0636 for 324 Summer Street, Unit #4 to A.A.G. LIC d/b/a Kindred Spirits - This hearing was postponed to July 10th due to an address error in the hearing notice. 3. Update on The Bootlegger alcohol license status Co-owner/licensee Sean Morrison, 227 Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg, presented for another extension of their business being closed. At this time they are not sure how it is going to work; they may stay on with someone else managing it or a go with an outright sale and transfer of the license. Morrision requested another 90 days. Motion: R.Ebersole 2nd: D. McQuaid To extend The Bootlegger closing for another 90 days (from the original expiration date of April 21) to July 21$t Vote: All in Favor INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS Reserve Police Officer- Samuel Christensen Chief Marino recommended Samuel Christensen for appointment as Reserve Police Officer. He has completed the Municipal Police Training Sanctioned Intermittent Police Academy and is a resident of Lunenburg. He holds a Bachelors' Degree in Criminal Justice from Keene State University. If he is appointed, he will undergo a rigorous field training program which will allow the department to evaluate him and provide an accurate assessment of his skills and work ethic. Motion: R. Ebersole 2nd. P. Luck ===PAGE 3=== paramedic level would provide a better level of service to residents and offset some of the cost of personnel. For 2017 they did 1022 EMS calls, including lift assists and "well-being" checks. Out of 708 EMS transports, 46% required advanced life support level and 13% of these were at an advanced EMT level. 54% were for basic life support. We have estimated 53 of those calls could/should have been advanced life support transports. Initial start up costs would be $1573 for medications and a refrigerator to store them; $336 for miscellaneous equipment; $37,000 for a cardiac monitor/pacer/defibrillator (+$1500 for the battery charger) bringing the total cost to $40,409 for each ambulance. Ongoing costs would be for medical control fees ($7,000/yr), equipment maintenance ($3,500/ yr), replacement of supplies ($5,000/yr) which would be around $15,500 annually. Anticipated revenue increases would be around $131,085 for various services if the Town had paramedic status. Figures are based on current ambulance rates. There is limited increase in fees due to insurance payouts for Medicare and private insurance. We anticipate additional call volume of 31 EMS calls/year increase. Some potential savings would be $26,000 for the current on call stipend; this savings is being utililized in fiscal year 2019 with the addition of two full-time personnel and the duty officer stipend of $10,400 because $5,200 was shifted to offset the two full-time sipens or 10,01 personnel. Remaining funds still provide an on call duty officer on Sundays as that day is covered by per diem personnel. Approximately $151,584.57 would be fully realized once the department is fully staffed and operating at the Paramedic level. Challenges: The Town would need to recruit and retain two firefighter/paramedics, which are in short supply statewide. We could train our own and allocate training money; $12,000-$15,000 for paramedic school (12-24 months); + $1,500 for advanced school (5-6 months) He has discussed a mechanism with Town Manager about a proposal for up to $15,000/year for training which would not be used if no one was taking classes. Once we get the license for paramedic we have three years to provide the service. SUMMARY: 3 Additional staff beyond FY'19 provides 24/7 career coverage supplemented by per diem and call force. Paramedic level service is an increasing demand, provides a better level of care for our citizens, more accountability and additional revenue that can offset some personnel costs. Finance Chair Teri Burchfield asked when the Chief would be looking to have paramedics on board. Chief Sullivan replied the fall of 2019 if all goes as planned Finance Committee member Mark Erickson asked how are we going to pay for this? He said we haven't heard from the Police Chief either. If we are going to hire one Police officer each year for ten years, that is a significant expense; where is the revenue to pay for these positions? Chief Sullivan stated even if we don't go to paramedic, he still needs theose two staff people. This is a way to offset some of that. Mr. Ebersole asked if you need to have two paramedics on at any one time? Chief Sullivan stated you can operate under a waiver with one paramedic and one basic. That is the model we are looking at Mr. Henshaw stated with respect to the ambulances, they would be used more and is there a need to replace them sooner than planned? Chief Sullivan stated he would still anticipate the ten year cycle. Mr. Martin stated after the training is there any retention method to keep the trained staff in Lunenburg? Chief Sullivan stated that is always a challenge. As far as bringing people on board, they would have to agree to remain paramedic as a condition of their employment. Mr. Toale stated the Board has not addressed this topic specifically but it has always been on our radar due to conversations with the Fire Chief. Mr. Ebersole stated paramedic was discussed during the last negotiations and a pay rate was agreed upon in case it came up in the future. But the Board has not taken a position. Mr. Erickson ===PAGE 4=== Ms. Lemieux reported when she started here a year and a halt ago, both Chiets stated their need tor more personnel. We made that happen for Fiscal years 18 & 19. They approached her with a written plan for adding additional staff. She thanked them for putting in all the effort as well as Ms. Moore and Ms. Brochu. Discussion ensued about how to fund the requests and financial forecasting. The discussion turned to taxing to the 2.5% levy limit. Ms. Burchfield stated so far we haven't been able to address unmet needs. She wasn't sure what objectives we want to meet first, unmet needs or taxing to the limit to address those needs. She stated after listening to the public safety people tonight, I don't know how we can find more money if we reduce what we are taking in. Ms. Luck noted we increase taxes every year by 2.5% and no one thinks well maybe we don't have to, maybe we can try taxing at just 2%. Our taxes have gone up 30% since 2014. That is too much for a lot of people. Ms. Burchfield noted some of that has nothing to do with the 2.5% increase. There are school loans and things like that. Ms. Luck stated the school budget is going to increase by $1 million over the next 3 years; we can't keep doing that. They are already taking 70% of the town's budget. We have to stop and start thinking what we can afford. She noted there was no discussion before or after the Town Manager presented her budget, we have to have these discussions in early November. Ms. Lemieux stated if we are going to discuss not taxing to the levy, it has implications and means cuts. We will not be able to add additional staff, it will impact the Capital Plan and negatively impact the plan to address deferred maintenance on our facilities. We need to consider these. She noted the bulk of our tax increases are coming from the debt exclusions. Mr. McQuaid stated the same people who say they don't want their taxes increased also ask why can't we have nice things. You can't have it both ways. Mr. Toale noted the Finance Committee has set financial policies and he commended them for their work. Chief Marino stated he was considering having an informal meeting with residents about his budget and inviting other public officials to participate too. Mr. Ebersole stated he was in favor of having earlier additional discussions before the budget, including the school budget, is a good thing but we won't be able to do everythig we want to do. Mr. Luescher stated he compared our budget to other communities and found our school budget to be higher and our public safety budget to be lower than them. He hopes to have more data to present at a later date. Mr. Toale thanked the Finance Committee for coming in tonight and the Chiefs and staff for their research and presentations. The Finance Committee adjourned their meeting. Liquor License Violation Hearing - MIJ, Inc. d/b/a J & M's Sports Bar- 5 Summer Street, #10; License #00047-GP-0636 Mr. Toale reviewed the hearing procedure for those present. The licensee was not present. Mr. Toale read the hearing notice letter sent to the licensee. "On June 5, 2018 at 7:05 p.m., the Lunenburg Board of Selectmen will hold a hearing pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138 § 64, to discuss your alcoholic beverage license at 5 Summer Street, Unit 10, Lunenburg. The hearing will be held in the Joseph Bilotta Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Town Hall, 17 Main Street, Lunenburg. The hearing will concern the April 17, 2018 incident report filed by the Lunenburg Police Department and received by the Board of Selectmen on April 25, 2018, a true copy of which is enclosed. You may attend this hearing and be represented by counsel at your own expense if you wish. This allegation, if proven, may constitute the following violations of Lunenburg License Commission Regulations; ===PAGE 5=== provision of the relevant General Laws of the Commonwealth, [M.G.L. Chapter 138, § 12]; and of the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission or of the regulations of the Licensing Authority; These allegations, if proven, would constitute grounds for disciplinary action, including a written warning, suspension, revocation or a decrease in operating hours of your license, per Section 1.14 (a-d) of the Lunenburg License Commission Regulations. Due to the fact that you have had four violations occur within the last two years, a fifth offense would be subject to a range of a warning to revocation of the license. " Mr. Toale swore in Officer Kayla Leger. She read the incident report. ===PAGE 6=== he had seen someone inside of J&M Sports Bar. I arrived on scene to assist. Officer Campbell informed me that he saw a person, with a white t-shirt, walk by the side door as he drove by the building. We looked into the front window and were able to see a pair of shoes on the ground, a jacket on the bar and a jacket on the bar stool. There were four plastic cups on the bar. Officer Campbell and I banged on the door announcing who we were telling the parties inside to come to the door. They did not respond. There were three vehicles in the parking lot at this time. One vehicle bearing MA reg 4HA853 was parked in a handicap spot outside of the side door without any visible handicap placards being displayed, the second vehicle, bearing MA reg 5yn517, was parked behind the building blocking half the road and the third vehicle was parked off to the side in a legal parking spot, bearing MA reg 7GBN70. After knocking several times, we informed the parties inside that the illegally parked vehicles would be towed if they were not moved. Melissa Thibodeau (DOB 12/7/75) came to the door wearing a white t-shirt and no shoes. She seemed surprised and asked us what we wanted. She began to tell us that she was finishing up some things at the bar and that the male party, later identified as Aaron Storm (DOB 06/14/84), was her ride. After entering the building it was clear that the two had been hanging out in there for a while. There was smoke in the room and there was a distinct odor of burnt marijuana and cigarettes in the room. Aaron said he was unaware that the bar did not have a license past 12:45 and immediately left the building, making no comments about being Melissa's ride or even offering her a ride at this time. Officer Campbell told Melissa to get her belongings and go home as well. Respectfully submitted, Officer Leger l ===PAGE 7=== Ms. Adams stated the fact that there is a spreadsheet of violations is appalling. Once you have a spreadsheet of all your violations, it is a much larger problem than this specific incident. Mr. Ebersole noted the three violations being addressed tonight are 1.03 Admission to the Premises; Licensees shall not lock the front door of the premises until the last patron has exited from the premises and (k) Licensees shall not allow any patron or any guest or any employee who is not working that shift to enter the premises after the closing hour posted on the license; 1.04 (a) Hours of Operation The hours of operation shall be restricted to those set by the Licensing Authority and stated on the face of the license. No patrons shall be on the premises before the official opening hours or after the official closing hours. Last call is a minimum of thirty minutes prior to closing time. Customers must be up and out once the closing hour of the licensed premise is reached. He was unclear on the last 1.13 Other Causes for Revocation, Suspension and Modification (a) (1) Violation by the licensee of any provision of the relevant General Laws of the Commonwealth, [M.G.L. Chapter 138, § 12]; and of the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission or of the regulations of the Licensing Authority; unless it was referring to the marijuana at the location; he thought there would be a finding Motion: R. Ebersole 2"d. P. Luck That the Board finds there is a violation of 1.03 & 1.03 (k) Admission to the Premises; 1.04 (a) Hours of Operation and 1.13 Other Causes for Revocation, Suspension and Modification (a) (1) Vote: All in Favor Mr. Toale asked for discussion of a penalty. Mr. Ebersole stated we were doubling the suspension phases but he was leaning towards a revocation. Mr. Toale stated the violations occurred close to the hearing dates. He believed we were pretty serious that we did not want to see them in here again. He also stated he did not believe they were capable of managing their establishment. Ms. Adams noted they weren't even present and how it could appear to other licensees that you can keep making violations with no consequences. She also suggested changing the hours of operation. Mr. Toale stated he was in favor of a revocation and to let the licensee appeal to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) and see where they come in on this. Ms. Luck stated it does not seem like there has been enough effort on the licensee's part to run the business responsibly. Motion: R. Ebersole 2nd: P. Luck To revoke the alcohol license for MIJ, Inc. d/b/a J & M's Sports Bar effective Friday, June 15, 2018 Discussion: Mr. McQuaid stated he did not take the decision to take away the license lightly. But it is needed before something more serious does happen. Ms. Lemieux stated the licensee has five days to appeal to the ABCC. If the ABCC approves the local licensing decision, the licensee can appeal to Superior Court within 30 days of receipt of the decision. If the ABCC does not approve the appeal, the local licensing board must carry out the ABCC directive. If the local licensing board does not agree, they can appeal within 5 days of the ABCC decision. Ms. Adams noted the licensee did not even react to the hearing notice and bother to appear tonight. Vote: All in Favor ===PAGE 8=== Drainage work will begin at the Fitchburg end of the project and proceed towards Lunenburg. Tax Lien Sale Auction: As a reminder, the Tax Lien Sale Auction will be on June 13th at 1:00 p.m. Due to payments and tax agreements, the total tax liens went from 28 to 22 as of May 29th. The current total of delinquent taxes/interest/penalties accrued for these tax title properties is approximately $577,611. Complete Streets: On May 29th the DPW Director and I met with staff from our consultant Woodard & Curran to review the projects on the prioritization plan and they did field work to get parameters and scope of work in each project area. Using industry standards accepted by MassDOT, Woodard & Curran will cost out each project and anticipate presenting to the Board of Selectmen at the June 19th meeting Capital Facility Repairs and Improvements for the Commonwealth Bill: At a meeting on February 5th with Senator Tran, he requested possible capital projects that were ready to go to be submitted for a Capital Facility Repairs and Improvements for the Commonwealth Bond Bill that the Senate would be filing that day. The list of projects I sent Senator Tran were ones that had been identified as part of the town's capital plan, or related to the property condition assessments. It included $25,000 for the Eagle House HVAC system for the older section of the building, $27,000 for the repair of the handicap ramp at the Town Hall, $65,000 for the repair of the old section of the roof at the DPW, $40,000 for LED lighting at the Library, $40,000 for a feasibility and cost estimation to demolish the old Primary building including hazardous materials assessment, cost of abatement and design for future use of the land, and $130,000 for asbestos abatement and ceiling replacement at Turkey Hill Elementary School. The first five projects have been approved by the Conference Committee and the last project for Turkey Hill is included in the state budget, which is the most likely to receive funding. If any of the projects that were funded at our Annual Town Meeting as part of the FY19 Capital Plan are funded through the state, this will allow this funding to be reappropriated towards other capital projects at a special town meeting in the fall. We will await the final decision by the State on whether these projects are funded and proceed from there. Ms. Lemieux thanked the DPW and subcontractors for all the paving work around town. There has been a number of positive comments that have been received through social media. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Letter of Support for Submission of Section 319 Grant Land Use Director Adam Burney presented for the request on behalf of the Storm Water Task Force. The 319 grant application has been submitted. We have until Friday to submit the letter of support. this is for storm water maangement for impaired water bodies and healthy watersheds. We are pursuing it for the upper Mulpus. This would be for nine best management practices at five locations. This would be in conjunction with pavement management and the intent would be to reduce the impact of the developed area on the upper Mulpus. There is a community and education outreach component of it too. Motion: R. Ebersole 2"d: P. Luck To authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of support as submitted for this grant application Vote: All in Favor 2. Annual Appointments Mr. Toale reviewed Board appointments and the following was decided upon: • Capital Planning- Damon McQuaid • Central MA Regional Stormwater Coalition- Phyllis Luck ===PAGE 9=== BOARD OF SELECTMEN APPOINTMENTS Animal Control Officer Kathleen Comeau- 806 West Street Architectural Preservation District Commission-term expires June 30, 2021 Brian Corcoran-9 Lancaster Ave. Agricultural Commission- 3 years-term expires June 30, 2021 2 vacancies Conservation Commission- 3 year terms-term to expire June 30, 2021 Kenneth Jones -50 Valley Road Carl Luck- 50 Sunset Lane Clock Winders-term expires June 30, 2019 Joseph (AI) Dettenrieder- 72 Lancaster Ave. George Martin - 522 Burrage Street Louis Franco-250 Arbor Street Mike Kidney- 86 Lancaster Ave. Tom Alonzo- 284 Lancaster Ave. William Tyler-5 Graham St. Constable- term expires June 30, 2019 Kevin Rice-14 Iris Rd. Leominster Alan Herget- 79 Beachview Road John Godek- 321 Pearl St. Fitchburg Council on Aging- 3 year terms-term expires June 30, 2021 Elizabeth DiGiacomo-761 Flat Hill Road Deborah Lincoln- 46 Hemlock Drive 1 vacancy Cultural Council-term expires June 30, 2021 Laura Brzozoski-21 Francis Ave. Pete McCarron -42 Reservoir Road Historical Commission- 3-year term -expires June 30, 2021 Rebecca Lantry- 251 West St. Richard McGrath- 22 Cushing Lane MART Advisory Board-term expires June 30, 2019 Phyllis Luck- 50 Sunset Lane Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee- Selectman or Representative Paula Bertram-312 Townsend Harbor Road Montachusett Regional Planning Commission - Selectman or Representative Vacant Public Access Cable Committee (PACC)-term to expire June 30, 2021 Faith Beall-54 Riley Road Personnel Committee-term expires June 30, 2021 1 vacancy Senior Citizen Property Taxation Work Off Program- term expires June 30, 2019 Myleen Mallari-Treasurer/Collector Nancy Forest-Human Resources Sue Doherty-COA Director ===PAGE 10=== Motion: P. Luck To approve the appointments TOWN MANAGER APPOINTMENTS Building Commissioner Garry Rhodes Asst. Building Inspector (recommended by Building Commissioner) Andrew Hudson Dam Keeper term expires June 30, 2019 Ronald Wilson 701 Reservoir Road Assistant Dam Keeper- term expires June 30, 2019 Rich Patry 655 Reservoir Road Emergency Management Director /Forest Warden- term expires June 30, 2019 Fire Chief Patrick Sullivan Fence Viewers- 1-year term Vacancies Field Driver- 1-year term Kathy Comeau- 806 West Street Hazardous Waste Coordinator Heather Lemieux Hearings Officer Heather Lemieux Inspector of Plumbing/Gas (recommended by Building Commissioner) Gary Williams-34 Round Road Assistant Inspector of Plumbing/Gas (recommended by Building Commissioner) Richard Kapenas Pound Keeper- term expires June 30, 2019 Jean Larkin- 17 Highland Street Public Weighers- term expires June 30, 2019 (provided by P J Keating) Rich Reynolds Julianna DiPrima Eric Morin Brian Contois Jay Valliere Mike Reynolds Britany Woodhouse Inspector of Weights and Measures-term expires June 30, 2019 Stephen E. Cullinane-46 Goodrich Street Inspector of Wires (recommended by Building Commissioner) John (Jack) Biery- 15 Crescent Road Assistant Wiring Inspector (recommended by Building Commissioner) David Stone-83 Arbor Street RACES Control Officer -term expires June 30, 2019 Ralph Swick 113 Townsend Harbor Road Brian LeBlanc- Asst. Radio Operator- 67 Mulpus Road 2nd: K. Adams Vote: All in Favor ===PAGE 11=== Ms. Adams noted the Wiring Inspector is her father. Motion: P. Luck To approve the Town Manager appointments 2nd: D. McQuaid Vote: 4 in favor, 1 abstained (Adams) 3. Minutes/ Warrants/ Action File Issues Minutes of May 1, 2018 were approved. An accounts payable warrant in the amount of $355,574.90; a payroll warrant in the amount of $799,436.04 and a payroll deductions warrant in the amount of $773,546.61 were signed. Action file Issue: Ms. Luck was surprised and confused with the Town Manager's performance evaluation process when viewing the May 8'* meeting. Ms. Luck had prepared her review prior to the meeting and submitted it to the Chair. When she was watching the meeting she realized there was new information provided by the lown Manager at that meeting to further inform of her progress. Information Ms. Luck could not have had knowledge of when she did her review. There were tasks that she had rated as "no progress" on the review. It seems like we have to have a better timeline. Ms. Luck requested the dates coming up for November and April and when we would be reviewing because the process certainly did not work for her. Mr. Toale appreciated her input and stated unlike the performance portion of the review, the goal review was performed at the meeting. We can discuss the process going forward next week at our workshop. Mr. McQuaid inquired regarding the committee report assignments. Mr. Toale stated that could be discussed next week also. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE Mr. Toale stated the Board will be holding a workshop meeting on June 12 for goal setting for the upcoming fiscal year. June 19 is a regular business meeting and he suggested not having a meeting on July 3rd due to feedback from Board members. PUBLIC COMMENT Police Chief Marino reminded all about Cruise Night tomorrow night on Memorial Drive from 4 - 8 p.m. The rain date is Wednesday June 13", same time. He hoped to see everyone there. Dave Passios, 56 Whiting Street, congratulated the Chiefs for their presentations. He reminded that the DPW is not fully staffed and Town offices are only open 4 days a week. Motion: R.Ebersole To adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m. 2nd: K. Adams Vote: All in Favor Respectfully submitted, Elaine m. Peters on Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager RECEIVED & FILED JUL 10 2018 LUNENBURG TOWN CLERK OFFICE ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-12-agenda-5109.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-12-agenda-5109.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06122018-5109 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-12-minutes-5109.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-12 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-12-minutes-5109.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06122018-5109 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Toale stated in accordance with the requirements of Open Meeting Law this meeting was being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Luck reminded about the Lions Club Pancake breakfast at Eagle House Senior Center tomorrow from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., $2.00 per person, takeout is available. She reported the School Committee decided on Dr. Kate Burnham for the School Superintendent position. Ms. Adams reported she attended the MMA Newly Elected Selectmen's Training in Natick this past Saturday. It was a great experience and a good meeting. Mr. Toale noted the Cultural Council Arts Festival was this past weekend and it was a nice event and well attended. He stated Cruise Night was well organized and well attended also. Rhonda Lisio, 181 Reservoir Road, stated she has been volunteering to record meetings for PACC over the past year. Tonight she learned PACC has issued a policy stating PACC volunteers and paid videographers shall not make public comment while recording meetings. She believed her 1s Amendment rights were being restricted. Ms. Adams was shocked that the Town would try to restrict anyone's participation in a meeting. More information was requested regarding the policy. TOWN MANAGER REPORT Tax Lien Sale Auction: As a reminder, the Tax Lien Sale Auction will be on June 13th at 1 p.m. Payments have continued to be made; the total tax liens are now down from 28 to 20 as of June 12th ". The current total of delinquent taxes/interest/penalties accrued for these tax title properties is approximately $555,010. Complete Streets: Due to a scheduling conflict the consultant has on June 19th, the Complete Streets presentation by Woodard & Curran will be on the July 10th agenda. Business-Town Partnership Meeting: There will be a Business-Town Partnership meeting on Monday, June 25th. I have sent out a Doodle Poll to find out if a majority of attendees would prefer a morning meeting at 10 a.m. or an early evening meeting at 5 p.m. Montachusett Regional Planning Commission Principal Planner Karen Chapman will be there to facilitate a discussion on the development of a business brochure. If the meeting were in the evening, we would aim to wrap up by 6:30 p.m. knowing that the Planning Board is holding a listening session concerning Recreational Marijuana regulations that evening. Upcoming Meetings: • Town Counsel Office Hours for June: Town Counsel Office hours will be on June 26th from 2-6 P.M. Ms. Lemieux wanted to clarify a comment made at the last week's meeting by Ms. Luck during the discussion on taxing to the levy limit about a statement that in response to Finance Committee member Mark Erickson's question on whether or not we should be backing off taxing to the levy limit, that my response was an immediate "yes." If you look back at the video of that meeting which was January 25th, ', 2018, at approximately 29 minutes into the meeting, my response was not an immediate "yes," but I said it would probably be a policy decision and that by taxing to the levy has allowed us to put money into Stabilization and that I would continue ===PAGE 2=== CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Approve Salary Reserve Transfer Ms. Lemieux reported this is for the Library Director Salary due to renegotiations on her contract with the Library of Trustees. Motion: R.Ebersole To approve the salary reserve transfer in the amount of $2032.00 2nd: D.MeQuaid Vote: All in Favor 2. Minutes/ Warrants/ Action File Issues Minutes of May 8, 2018 were approved. An accounts payable warrant in the amount of $411,893.16; a payroll warrant in the amount of $822,249.45 and a payroll deductions warrant in the amount of $28,267.62 were presented. Thank you letters for those not renewing their annual appointments were signed by the Board. GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP The Board of Selectmen goals for the past year were: • Identify desire for and type of Economic Development for Lunenburg • Develop an Infrastructure Plan (including Roads, Buildings and Equipment) • Improve Public Satisfaction through Community Involvement and Public Outreach Discussion ensued about the first goal. Mr. Toale stated we wanted to see if the townspeople supported economic development. Mr. McQuaid stated the average response was "no more shopping centers but yes, we want something." Ms. Luck wasn't sure we received enough resident input. General feedback was that residents wanted to retain the rural character of the Town and to support existing businesses. By Town Charter, the Planning Board would address economic development in the Master Plan. A proposed economic development committee could assist in creating a plan along with the Planning Board. Agro tourism and ecotourism as areas that might need more exploration. Ms. Adams suggested forming an economic committee from members of committees that already exist. • Develop an Infrastructure Plan (including Roads, Buildings and Equipment) Mr. McQuaid stated they were partially through this goal. Ms. Lemieux stated we have a full inventory of the town property. We have identified the needs, but not the costs. Mr. Ebersole asked if this is still our goal or a task for the Town Manager? Suggestion was made to have a policy for maintenance of town properties (roads, buildings, equipment, land). After discussion it was decided to develop an infrastructure plan and policy for use, maintenance and capital replacement. Cemetery Commission and Parks Commission should be involved as well. Day to day operations would remain under the purview of the pertinent body. (I.e. Cemeteries: Cemetery Commission) Suggestion: Adopt an action plan for dealing with the five municipal buildings and establish a planning process for the Turkey Hill Elementary School. Mr. Ebersole noted developing a road policy or the fact is we are going to continue the five-year plan, we are going to continue the concept of federal funding for eligible roads, seeking grants, Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC), the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) etc.; that we actually include all that in our policy. Ms. Lemieux stated one important piece of that is the MPO representative position; it needs to be filled. They ===PAGE 3=== Board to hear their concern, they should be coming to public comment here or talking to the Town Manager. Ms. Adams clarified she meant in terms of communication, not conversation. What does Representative Benson do, how does she communicate? Is our policy restricting the ability to communicate? Mr. Ebersole recommended as part of this goal to review our social media policy and establish a communication Ns. Lenic saved an out file for this goal a to perforan a communications audit. We will look at all ou processes on how we communicate currently and develop a communications policy that identifies strategy and actions to improve communications. Mr. Ebersole suggested assisting various appointed committees to identify their communication policy and to suggest non-appointed boards have a policy on how they communicate with the public. Ms. Luck noted that many documents that are part of a presentation at a meeting, especially during the budget season, were not always available to the public at the meeting or during the broadcast, making it difficult to follow along. Suggestion was made to have documents posted on the website following the meeting and if possible to put it up on the screen in the meeting room. Summary: Communication plan, education plan, no more acronyms, review the social media policy with town counsel. Mr. Toale stated in regards to last week's annual appointments, we had the reappointment forms that we did not use. Mr. Ebersole stated he did use it in regards to voting to reappoint people. Ms. Luck pointed out there are comments that are useful for recommended changes as opposed to what they were currently doing on the board. Mr. McQuaid believed reappointing should be a bigger agenda item because these are decision-making boards/committees that we appoint to that people don't get to elect, but their lives are affected by it and they have no method to provide feedback on their performance. Mr. Toale would like to jump into the appointed committee process in a big way; perhaps the Personnel Committee can assist as well. We would make a conscious practice of recruiting and building a talent pool, helping people understand what the various committees do through outreach. Making sure chairpersons are involved in the process, scheduling interviews, notification process for successful or unsuccessful candidates, as well as orientation; how to run a meeting and the Open Meeting Law component of committee participation. Mr. Toale presented the Board's Appointment Policy (Section 2.07). He would like to reexamine the Board liaison process. He would like it to be a goal to continue the work of organizing our appointed boards and committees and making them feel more of a part of the process, broadening the pool of people to appoint and giving them the skills to do their work. Further discussion about liaisons, committees and communication with them and about them ensued. Ms. Luck stated this Board should have a stronger relationship with the School Department/Committee and work together during the budget process and contract negotiations. She would like to find ways to tighten our fiscal belt and set a goal to change the mindset of taxing to the levy limit of 2.5% and to have more budget conversations earlier and to have more impact on the budget. More discussion about the School budget ensued. Suggestion was made for the Town Manager to approach the new School Superintendent about increased communication during the school budget process. Ms. Lemieux stated you may not see it because it is behind the scenes, but she and Supt. Calmes communicate often and have a good working relationship. She intended to do the same with the new Superintendent. Suggestion was made to hold a joint meeting with the School Committee and the School Superintendent. Mr. Toale summarized the Board's proposed goals: 1) Town assets/ planning and action oriented goals ===PAGE 4=== Will address annual facilities maintenance. We put about $40,000 into the budget for facilities maintenance. This will start to address those smaller projects. • Facilitate Business and Economic Development-create a partnership with the business community that promotes stability and growth of our existing businesses. We continue to hold the business association meetings and work on a promotional brochure for the Town website of town resources. We are looking at forming a regional alliance with other business associations, such as with Townsend, Groton and Pepperell. We are looking at creating the permitting guidebook with guidance from MRC. There has been movement to facilitate meetings of the Chairs of each of those groups. Includes creating a charge for the proposed Economic Development Committee and work with those members. • Advancing Human Resource Management-streamline processes and procedures for employees (Complete a comprehensive update of the Personnel Policies and others, create an employee handbook, implement employee performance evaluations for non-management positions) • Create Written Procurement Process & Procedures -compliance with procurement law, further controls against fraud, and implement financial auditor's recommendation. There will also be a central location for all procurement files, including bids and Request for Proposals. Mr. Ebersole suggested thinking about succession planning as well. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE Mr. Toale reported the Board meets this Monday, June 18"h for an Executive Session and on Tuesday, June 19th for a regular Selectmen meeting. The Board will not be meeting on July 3rd. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Luck reminded all the Police Department v. citizens basketball fundraiser game is this Thursday night. Motion: R. Ebersole To adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. 2nd: K. Adams Vote: All in Favor Respectfully submitted, Elaim. Peterson Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager RECEIVED & FILED JUL 11 2018 LUNENBURG TOWN CLERK OFFICE ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-18-agenda-5110.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-18-agenda-5110.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182018-5110 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-18-agenda-5130.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-18-agenda-5130.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182018-5130 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Select Board Meeting- Executive Session BOS_EXECUTIVE_SESSION_MINUTES_6.18.18_SESSION_I_3.PDF BOS_EXECUTIVE_SESSION_MINUTES_6.18.18_SESSION_III.PDF 1. Documents: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-18-agenda-6347.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-18-agenda-6347.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182018-6347 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-18-minutes-5130.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-18-minutes-5130.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182018-5130 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== Counsel; Joel Bard, KP Law, PC, Deborah Ecker, KP Law PC Planning Board Members present: Greg Bittner, Chair; David Prokowiew, Tanner Cole Mr. Toale called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Motion: D. MeQuaid 2nd: P. Luck To enter Executive Session, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30 §21, Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position, and the Chair so declares, namely O'Brien Homes v. Emerick R. Bakaysa et al. Planning Board of the Town of Lunenburg and Town of Lunenburg, Land Court Docket Nos. 13 MISC 477878 through 13 MISC 477887 and To enter Executive Session M.G.L. c. 30 §21, Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position, and the Chair so declares, namely Town of Lunenburg v. Alleva, Worcester Housing Court Docket No 16H85CV000812 and To enter Executive Session M.G.L. c. 30 §21, Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to litigation, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position, and the Chair so declares, namely Cronin, et al. v. Town of Lunenburg Zoning Board of Appeals, Appeals Court Docket No. 2017-P-0099 and To enter Executive Session M.G.L. c. 30 §21, Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to potential and demonstrably likely litigation, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position, and the Chair so declares, namely the Town's participation in potential MultiDistrict Litigation against opiod manufacturers and to adjourn and not return to open session Vote: Ms. Adams-aye, Ms. Luck-aye, Mr. McQuaid-aye, Mr. Toale-aye Planning Board Chair Gregory Bittner requested a Motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to M. G.L. C. SUA, § 2., to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, namely O' Brien Homes Inc. v. Emerick R Bakaysa, et al, (Planning Board of the Town of Lunenburg and Town of Lunenburg), Land Court No. 13- MISC-477878 to 13-MISC-477887-KCL, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, not to enter back into Regular Session. D. Prokowiew made the Motion to enter Executive Session, Seconded by T. Cole, Roll Call Vote, D. Prokowiew-aye; T. Cole-aye; G. Bittner -aye Mr. Ebersole entered the meeting. Attorney Bard reported the Land Court judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff;, O'Brien Homes, that the ten subdivision plans filed by O'Brien Homes were not subject to Section 5.6 of the Town's zoning bylaws. The section requires subdivisions of land containing more than 25 acres must either set aside 50% of the land as open space or develop the land with five acre lots. The court applied the right to create separate subdivisions ===PAGE 2=== with the same plan. In addition, O'Brien had claimed the Town had acted in bad faith by denying the plans. The court had asked that a status conference be scheduled to discuss whether the plaintiff will decide to pursue the bad faith claim. Plaintiff's counsel did not wait for the status conference and emailed the court clerk that they intend to pursue the bad faith claim. Attorney Ecker reported the judge in the decision wrote "while I make no finding at the present time as to whether the Board acted in bad faith, the evidence suggests that at the very least, the Board and other Town officials did not reciprocate O'Brien's efforts to progress the approval process and that this delayed O'Brien's submissions. " Unfortunately in land court, you get the same judge. Mr. O'Brien had submitted several alternate plans and all were rejected by the Planning Board. She believed the judge has taken exception to that and he will find some bad faith on behalf of the town. The question now is how much money did these delays cost the developer. It is hard to say as this has evolved over two and a half years. In a bad faith claim, costs could include filing depositions, expert work, attorney fees, etc. She moved on to the Motion for Sanction (O'Brien 3). Typically in Planning Board cases, there is not discovery as to what the Planning Board members were thinking When this was ongoing email was not new, but the discovery of individual emails was relatively new and what individual Planning Board members had to do to retrieve those emails was fairly new. The attorney had requested emails; not all emails were produced. There was a public records request; some emails were produced in the response to the public records request that weren't produced in discovery. One in particular was not good for the Town, making it seem as if the decision was predetermined. Their attorney not only wanted the own emails, he wanted individual accounts of PB members. There was some pushback from individuals to produce their private email and this caused delays. He had about four motions to compel, there were a number of court orders. Eventually he retained an expert who made several individuals on the Board come in with their computer and he took all the emails personal or not and sorted through them and put them on a software program called Relativity. Attorney Bornstein (plaintiff's legal counsel has filed a motion for sanctions and attorneys fees. He has indicated to the court that he wants the sanction motions to continue. Attorney Ecker opined that if the Town does not appeal, the sanctions and bad faith would go away. If the Town appeals, she believed the judge will not be pleased. Attorney Ecker recommended the Board find out what O'Brien Homes is looking for compensation regarding bad faith and sanctions; then either negotiate a settlement or take the sanctions that the court decides at trial. The bad faith would require a trial. Mr. Burney explained to the Board that it would have to approve the subdivision plan under the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land that was in place at the time of filing. A status conference will be scheduled. Ms. Ecker recommended that prior to that conference; the Boards decide whether they plan to appeal so she can represent that to the judge. She will also attempt to get the demands of O'Brien Homes prior to the conference. This will assist the Board in making its decision whether or not to appeal. Attorney Costa noted to the Board that it needs to consider the enforceability of the bylaw and the strength of arguments of an appeal, and compare it to what can be achieved for Lunenburg through a potential resolution. Motion: R.Ebersole 2nd: P. Luck To request information regarding settlement demands Vote: Ms. Adams-aye, Ms. Luck- aye, Mr. McQuaid-aye, Mr. Ebersole -aye, Mr. Toale-aye ===PAGE 3=== Respectfully submitted, Elaiie m. Peterson Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-18-minutes-6347.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-18-minutes-6347.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182018-6347 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== Executive Session M.G.L. c. 30§21, Reason #3: To discuss strategy with respect to potential and demonstrably likely litigation, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's litigating position, and the Chair so declares, namely the Town's participation in potential MultiDistrict Litigation against opioid manufacturers. The meeting commenced at 8:17 p.m. Ms. Lemieux stated she and Attorney Costa had discussed and she was bringing this to the Board tonight to see if they wished to sign on with other communities in signing on with the civil suits being brought against pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors of opioids. The consortium group is Massachusetts Opioid Litigation Attorneys (MOLA). In December 2017 a multidistrict litigation was formed in the district of Northern Ohio. Attorney Costa stated this is different from a class action suit. Cases are filed individually. Claims are filed in Federal Court in Ohio and then consolidated into the multidistrict litigation. The Town would sign on with the consortium and would incur no out of pocket costs for discovery process or depositions that might occur, subpoenas, court filing fees, etc. The legal firms are fronting all these costs. If the case is won, they get a percentage of the award and are paid for their expenses. The firms could recover monetary costs for the Town incurred by addressing the crisis. Attorney Costa stated there could be some indirect costs. Discussion about the lawsuit and possible scenarios ensued. Motion: R.Ebersole To join the multidistrict lawsuit Vote: Ms. Adams- aye, Ms. Luck- aye, Mr. McQuaid-aye, Mr. Ebersole- aye, Mr. Toale - aye 2"d: P. Luck Mr. Costa noted his firm sent a letter to KP Law, PC who is one of the legal firms listed in the consortium and informed them they were joining the consortium but they were not going to go into communities represented by them and communicate with them without their knowledge. Mr. Toale asked if anyone wanted to amend the motion or vote after this information. There was none. Ms. Lemieux stated something like this helps change policy sometimes. Motion: D. McQuaid 2nd: P. Luck To adjourn from Executive Session not to return to Open Session Vote: Ms. Adams- aye, Ms. Luck- aye, Mr. McQuaid-aye, Mr. Ebersole-aye, Mr. Toale - aye The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Claim. Peterson Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-19-agenda-5111.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-19-agenda-5111.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06192018-5111 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-19-agenda-5163.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-19-agenda-5163.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06192018-5163 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2018-06-19-minutes-5111.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2018-06-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2018-06-19-minutes-5111.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06192018-5111 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT • BOARD • PUBLIC Il. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPOINTMENTS 7:05 PM Donald E. Lyons d/b/a Settlers Pub- Change of Alcohol License Class from Seasonal to Annual and Change of Corporate Name to Settlers Crossing Enterprises LLC, 994 Northfield Road 7:10 PM Weekday Entertainment License- Lunenburg Zeda's d/b/a Bad Larry's, 1 Main Street 7:15 PM Pole Petition - Unitil for 270 Electric Avenue 7:20 PM Whalom Kitchen- 324 Electric Avenue, Common Victualer 7:25 PM Meeting with Representative from PACC to discuss new policies 7:40 PM Discussion of Entertainment License/Special Event and Town-wide Noise Ordinance & Discussion of Recent activity at Shady Point Campground IV. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS V. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Goals 2. Annual Appointments (cont.) Police Officer Appointments 3. Discussion on Liaison Appointments VII. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Minutes/ Warrants/ Action File Issues 2. Committee Reports 3. Department Reports VIII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE July 3- no meeting, July 10, Regular Business; July 17""- Policy Workshop IX. PUBLIC COMMENT PUBLIC • BOARD DECEIVED JUN 1 4 2018 X. 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