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Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-12-10-minutes-5182.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2019-12-10 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2019-12-10-minutes-5182.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12102019-5182 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== Members present: Phyllis Luck, Vice Chairman; Damon McQuaid, Clerk; Michael-Ray Jeffreys Members not Present: Tom Alonzo, Chairman; Katey Adams Others present: Heather Lemieux, Town Manager The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Luck announced in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. PUBLIC COMMENT: Ms. Luck announced the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast scheduled for tomorrow morning has been canceled due to the inclement weather. Ms. Luck thanked Dave MacDonald and all the volunteers who decorated the town outdoor spaces for the holidays. Special thanks go to Mark Flagg for the use of his bucket truck. Steve Weaver, 288 Holman Street, thanked the Board for bringing forward their goal for the old Primary School building at Town Meeting. He thought there was a clear message from the town to demolish the building. He expressed his opinion on adding more personnel, asking what the costs would be for adding more personnel and suggesting streamlining work tasks into existing personnel's job duties. Ms. Lemieux corrected an item in the November 29t Lunenburg Ledger article that mistated new growth information. New growth was determined to be $366,231; $8,769 less than the projected amount given at the Annual Town Meeting. She commended the DPW for keeping the roads clear during the recent long storm. They also cleared around the gazebo so the tree lighting ceremony could take place. APPOINTMENTS Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) Walkability and Parking Study MRPC Principal Planner Sheri Bean presented an overview on the study process. The two areas studied were the Whalom area and Main Street area. They reached out to the public to do a walking audit. The first walk was in June, meeting at Town Hall and breaking up into two groups. Two additional walks were scheduled for Whalom Lake/Town Beach area on July 25" and Town Center on July 30th During the walks, participants were asked to observe the following: sidewalks, roadways, crosswalks, trails, parks/public gathering spots, shade trees/benches, parking and attractions. The full report titled Walkability & Parking Study for Lunenburg, MA, can be viewed on the Town website under the Government tab/Important Documents. Summary of Findings Based Upon Public Input Sidewalks - Town Center - Overall, most of the major roadways downtown have sidewalks. However, there are some gaps in the sidewalks and there could be improvements made to the areas along Memorial Drive, the ===PAGE 2=== distance, speed and overall safety. Whalom Area - Speeding along Route 13 and safety concerns at the Route 13/Whalom Road intersection and at the town beach area. Crosswalks - Town Center - The crosswalks within the study area were in good condition although a few were faded or not consistent throughout town. There were also crosswalks that did not connect to sidewalks and/or were not ADA accessible. The crossing lights at the intersection of Main Street at Massachusetts Ave were not long enough to safely cross. Due to overflow parking occurring on street, cars that parked too close to the crosswalks create a sight distance problem for both drivers and pedestrians. Bump outs were recommended to make pedestrians more visible and to slow vehicles down. Whalom Area - Along Route 13 it is clear that people cross the street from the Emerald Place Apartment Complex or from where they parked on the roadway to get to the local businesses and restaurants on the opposite side. There is a crossing sign in the roadway at this location but no crosswalk. There is also a walkway from Emerald Place that leads to Route 13 but does not connect to a sidewalk or crosswalk. There is also room for crosswalk improvements at the Route 13/Whalom Road intersection, and most crosswalks did not comply with ADA standards when they connected up to sidewalks. Trails - Town Center - It was mentioned that a possible trail connection could be made from Marshall Park east to Highland Street. This would connect the park to Oak Street which leads to the schools. Whalom Area - there were no trails mentioned in this area. Parks/Public Gathering Spots- Town Center - There was discussion regarding the Kid's Kingdom playground on Memorial Drive where moving a portion of the play space to the northeast would allow for more parking along east side the senior center. The Veterans' Memorial Park is also centrally located in between Massachusetts Ave and Memorial Drive. The gazebo/common area is located between Lancaster Ave and Leominster Road and is where many community events and entertainment occur. Whalom Area - The town beach was the major topic of discussion where there is minimal designated parking and visitors are forced to park on street which creates dangerous conditions for both drivers and pedestrians. There is an abundance of parking opportunities along Lakefront Ave. where you can sit and look out at the lake, take a walk or do some fishing. There is also a playground on Wallis Park Road that would benefit from sidewalk access from Whalom Road. Shade Trees/Benches - Town Center - There are shade trees throughout the town center and benches at the major gathering spots. Whalom Area - there is a lack of shade trees and benches in the area of Route 13 but the parks and gathering spots do have some places to sit down and get out of the sun. ===PAGE 3=== areas. Many local businesses, restaurants, cates and parks exist. The study area is also located in the historic district. Whalom Area - The abundance of housing at Emerald Place at Lake Whalom is a major draw to the area, as are the small restaurants and shops. Whalom Lake itself and the town beach are very popular destinations for swimming and fishing and Wallis Park is also well known. Ms. Bean reported following the walks, traffic volume data from their website and the state website was studied. Average Traffic Location Volume based on Growth Factors (Vehicles per Day) 5,000 4,000 7,600 8,300 3,500 150 1,400 1,100 1,200 Lancaster Ave south of Massachusetts Ave. Leominster Road south of Whiting St Massachusetts Ave east of Main Street Massachusetts Ave west of Main Street Main Street north of Massachusetts Ave. Memorial Drive north of Massachusetts Ave. Northfield Road north of Massachusetts Ave. Oak Ave. west of Northfield Road Whiting Street northeast of Lancaster Ave. Traffic volumes are highest along the major intersection in the town center. Massachusetts Ave. (Rt. 2A) averages around 8,000 vehicles per day, Main Street has around 3,500 and Lancaster Ave has 5,000 vehicles per day. The side streets have a much lower volume that range from 150-4,000 vehicles per day. Average Traffic Location Volume based on (reticles pet Day Electric Ave north of Whalom Road Electric Ave. south of Whalom Road Lakefront Ave at the Leominster Line Pond Street east of Prospect Street Prospect Street east of Electric Ave Prospect Street east of Pond Street Whalom Road west of Electric Ave 12,100 13,900 1,900 790 3,300 1,100 3,200 ===PAGE 4=== recorded crashes in the study area were mapped in Map Figure 3A & 3B. for the town of Lunenburg there were 51 total crashes recorded within the town center area and 23 within the Whalom Area. Of those reported crashes, zero were reported as fatal injury crashes for either study area. The town center had 9 non-fatal injury crashes and 42 were considered property damage only. The Whalom area had 6 non-fatal injury crashes and 17 property damage only crashes. Out of the 51 total crashes, none involved a cyclist or pedestrian. As shown on the maps, The Whalom area doesn't appear to have many crashes in one particular area. The town center shows that most crashes occur at the Main Street/Massachusetts Ave intersection and the Lancaster Ave/Whiting Street intersection. The map also shows a number of non-fatal injury crashes along the stretch of Massachusetts Ave from Lancaster Ave to Chestnut Street. Inventory of Road Facilities This inventory incorporated all roadways (local streets, collectors, arterials, and highways) and any pedestrian- related infrastructure that may exist. Data that was collected included sidewalks, crosswalks, and signage. (See Map Figure 4) Sidewalks are probably one of the most important aspects of a walkable community. In most downtown areas, simply walking along the side of the road with traffic is far too dangerous for most pedestrians. Since the average daily traffic through downtown Lunenburg is 8,000 and 12,000-13,000 in the Whalom area it is imperative that sidewalks exist and are in good condition to accommodate pedestrians of all ages and abilities. There are many miles of sidewalk within the study areas and a majority of those are in good condition. Sidewalks are needed along side streets that would connect up to Main Street/Massachusetts Ave and Electric Ave. Parking Parking is a major concern within both study areas. The town center area is lacking parking at the municipal offices (Town Hall and the Ritter Building) as well as the Senior Center and the surrounding areas. The municipally-owned parcels were analyzed for public parking opportunities. The parking areas at the Boys & Girls Club, Eagle House Senior Center, Library, Brooks House and Ritter Building were all calculated in the following Parking Lot Location Boys & Girls Club Boys & Girls Club (side lot) Senior Center Playground Library Brooks House Ritter Building Lunenburg Center Parking Number of Total Spaces 19 24 9 6 Number of Handicap Spaces 4 14 1 ===PAGE 5=== Whalom Area Parking Parking Lot Location Lakefront Ave. (waterfront) Wallis Park (main lot) Wallis Park (basketball court) Brian McNally Park Town Beach Number of Total Spaces 62 13 8 No designated parking spots No designated parking spots Number of Handicap Spaces 4 0 Recommendations When streets and town centers are designed only for cars, they become barriers for pedestrians of all abilities, who cannot get from point A to point B safely. As a result, many people end up in their cars, missing out on opportunities for much needed fresh air, socialization and physical activity. Based upon the data collected and the analysis conducted, the following recommendations were developed: 1. Infrastructure Improvements Sidewalks • Repair all damaged, cracked, chipped and uneven portions of the existing sidewalks. • Continue the sidewalk up Memorial Drive to the Library (#1). • Sidewalk access at the Oak Ave/Highland St/Main St intersection (#2). • Add sidewalks along Prospect Street from Lakefront Ave to Town Beach if possible. Work with the DPW to determine if there is the proper amount of roadway width to continue all the way to the Town Beach (#3). • Add/continue sidewalk along Route 13 from the Leominster line northwards (#4). • Add Sidewalk along Whalom Road from Route 13 to Prospect Street (#5). • Add sidewalk on Wallis Park Road from Whalom Road to the Playground (#6). • Mandate sidewalks and/or bicycle lanes in all developments where appropriate. • Provide and maintain pedestrian lighting. Crosswalks • If sidewalks are added down Memorial Drive, a crosswalk will be needed to connect southwards to the Library. • Add additional crosswalk on Lakefront Ave. where the southern portion of Great Pond Road connects. (#7) • Consider traffic calming techniques such as road narrowing or adding bump outs at major crosswalk locations along Main Street, Route 2A and Route 13. • Place "No Parking" signs for areas within 10 feet of a crosswalk or driveway. • Keep crosswalk striping bright, consistent and visible year-round. ===PAGE 6=== vehicles by having parking limited to one side of the roadway (#9). • Work with the DPW to determine if it would be possible to shift Prospect Street to the north to allow for a sidewalk and/or parking opportunity at the Town Beach (#10). • Further study the public recommendation of having Prospect Street become one-way during open Town Beach hours to allow for parking and reduce traffic in this area (#10). This location currently has around 1,728 vehicles that pass through during the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. • Consider bike lanes whenever possible. • Increase pedestrian access at Route 13/Whalom Road intersection by improving crosswalks, ramps and pedestrian signals and signage. and the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" (MUTCD). Parking Consider a municipal parking lot between School Street and the Ritter Building (#11). • Designated on street parking could be added if Memorial Drive was transformed into a one-way street (#9). This would also provide parking and access to the TC Passios building next to the playground where there have been discussions about making this building the new Town Hall. • Senior Center parking could be added to the east of the building if the Kids Kingdom playground was moved further to the east (#12). • On-street parking could be added to Prospect Street at the Town Beach if the roadway could be shifted north (#10). • Increase the number of handicap parking spaces in the municipal lots Other • Continue to work towards Complete Streets efforts by following the Lunenburg Complete Streets Policy that was developed in 2017. This policy helped create the Complete Streets Prioritization Plan in 2018 and is a great resource in applying for Complete Streets funding or municipal project development using other funding sources. • Encourage the Community to grow their Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programing efforts. This program works to increase safe biking and walking among elementary and middle school students by using a collaborative, community-focused approach that bridges the gap between health and transportation. SRTS utilizes the six E's to implement its program- Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation, Engineering, and Equity. • Continue to work towards the completion of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. This plan is a formal document available to the public outlining a city's compliance with ADA. A typical transition plan table of contents includes: ===PAGE 7=== 4. Grievance Procedure: A written and published procedure with contact information on how a resident can make a complaint or grievance of discrimination on the basis of a disability. 5. Public Involvement: The procedure on how the city reaches out to the disabled public on accessibility challenges and priorities. 6. Self-Evaluation: Detail of existing barriers to city communications, programs and services, streets and intersections, and buildings and outdoor areas. 7. Implementation Program: The city's methods and schedule on barrier removals. This section can include costs for the work. Ms. Bean directed the Board to the remainder of the report which addresses project development and resources for funding. Ms. Luck asked about trying to make Memorial Drive one way temporarily to see how it would work. Mr. Jeffreys thanked Ms. Bean for the thorough report. Mr. McQuaid commented on the maps which were good visual aids. Ms. Bean noted they were just approved for a grant from Tufts for age friendly communities. The community would have to be age-friendly certified before applying. Public Hearing for Transfer of Alcohol License #0004-RS-0636 to Embers Pizzeria, Inc. 84 Lakefront Street and Common Victualler License for Embers Pizzeria, Inc. Ms. Luck read aloud the hearing notice. "The Lunenburg Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2019 at 7:30 PM in Town Hall, 17 Main St., 2nd Floor, Lunenburg, MA on the application submitted by Embers Pizzeria, Inc., for a transfer of an Restaurant All Alcohol (§12) license from K J Waterfront, Inc. d/b/a Embers Pizzeria, located at 84 Lakefront St., Lunenburg, MA. The premises is described as a one-story wood- frame building with two entrances and exit; lounge, dining room, kitchen and storage room with an outdoor patio (640 sq. ft.). Tom Alonzo, Chairman" Ken Ricker, K. J. Waterfront; Lena Grosser and Randy Grosser of Embers Pizzeria, Inc., were present for the transfer request. Mr. Jeffreys asked the applicants if they had an alcohol policy for employees that they plan to implement at the business. Mr. Ricker stated he had a policy which the new owners would be using. Mr. Jeffreys asked the Grossers if they had previous experience selling alcohol. They stated they did not. Mr. Jeffreys asked if it was their intention to have all employees TIPS certified. The Grossers responded yes, the ones that need to be. Ms. Luck stated several residents complained to her about the patio being really loud in the summer. Mr. Ricker believed the complaints were about On The Rocks, another establishment owned by Mr. Ricker. He stated they dealt with that complaint but Embers has never had a complaint filed. Mr. Ricker added ===PAGE 8=== they had to have it until they came in tonight. 2nd: M. Jeffreys Vote: All in Favor Liquor License Change of Manager for SE-Flan, d/b/a Sean Patrick's, 494 Electric Avenue, Alcohol license #00001-RS-0636 Owner Sean Flannagan presented for the request stating his sister was the manager on record but she is no longer working on-site. He would be the new manager on record. Mr. Jeffreys asked if he had an alcohol policy. Mr. Flannagan replied yes. Mr. Jeffreys asked if he had a problem making it available to the BOS. Mr. Flannagan replied no. Motion: D. McQuaid 2nd: M. Jeffreys To approve the Change of Manager for Se-Flan, d/b/a Sean Patrick's Vote: All in Favor Special One Day Beer & Wine License for Smokestack Roasters, LLC, 39 Massachusetts Ave. on December 27, 2019(2 PM - Midnight) and Special One Day Beer & Wine License for Smokestack Roasters, LLC 39 Massachusetts Ave. on January 4, 2020 (2-5 PM) Jaclynn Nicoll, co-owner, presented for the license request. She added they would have a staff at a ratio of 1:10 for guests. Everyone serving alcohol will be E-TIPS certified. Mr. Jeffreys asked within your business model, how often do you expect to sell alcohol during the year? Ms. Nicoll stated initially they thought they would be strictly coffee, but a lot of people have asked for live events, music, etc. she did not see that happening within the next six months at least. She believed it would make sense to apply for her own license so she does not have to request one-day licenses. December 27" will be a private party. January 4* will be a public party with a Yankee Swap and a "Give Back to the Community" event. Motion: D. McQuaid 2nd: M. Jeffreys To approve the one day beer and wine license for December 27, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to Midnight Vote: All in Favor Motion: D. McQuaid 2nd: M. Jeffreys To approve the one day beer and wine license for January 4, 2020 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Vote: All in Favor Ratification of Town Manager appointment for Reserve Police Officer Amanda Moore Ms. Lemieux was pleased to recommend the appointment of Amanda Moore as Reserve Police Officer. She was asking the BOS to ratify her appointment. Police Chief Marino read from his letter: ===PAGE 9=== custodian of confidential police files within the guidelines of public disclosure. In addition, Amanda will qualify for training as a sexual assault investigator promulgated by M.G.L. c. 41, $ 97B where-in the police department is mandated to establish a sexual assault reporting and prosecution unit and is encouraged to make efforts to employ female officers to serve in those units. Amanda has distinguished herself as very hardworking, conscientious, reliable and likable employee who I highly recommend for this position for reasons I've already stated, and because of importance of having female officers on staff who will be available to augment our sexual assault reporting and prosecution unit when necessary. Motion: D. McQuaid 2nd: M. Jeffreys To ratify the appointment of Amanda Moore as Reserve Police Officer Vote: All in Favor Applause resounded through the meeting room. CURRENT BUSINESS Credit Purchase and Sale Agreement with Locke Brook Solar, LLC Charles Nutter, representative for Nexamp, a solar developer, stated they would like to enter into a twenty-year purchase and sale agreement with the Town. This solar project is located in Townsend and would provide credits towards town utility accounts not already covered by other agreements. The project should be online by February/March of 2020 and it takes about a month to see the credits show up on the Unitil bill. The net meter credit is .22; the full value will show up on the bill but we would pay Nexamp 85% of that. Estimated savings for the Town would be $12,000 to $13,000. Motion: D. McQuaid 2nd: M. Jeffreys To approve the agreement as presented Vote: All in Favor Mr. Nutter noted there would be an informational meeting presented by Nexamp at the Lunenburg Middle/High School tomorrow night in collaborative classroom D132 for residents to sign up for a community solar opportunity. Those who have been on a waiting list since the last opportunity to sign up for solar credits have been contacted. TOWN MANAGER REPORT Announcement on Existing Vacancies The following is a list of vacancies on the following committees: • Agricultural Commission (1 regular member and 3 alternate vacancies) • Americans with Disabilities Act Commission (1 vacancy) • Architectural Preservation District Commission (1 design professional; craftsperson or building contractor familiar with historic renovation) • Finance Committee (1 position appointed by the Finance Committee Appointing Committee) • Open Space Committee (1 vacancy-citizen at large) ===PAGE 10=== FY 2021 budget development. After further discussions with the COA Director, one of the priorities, a certified nutritionist for the Council on Aging, will not be included in the FY 2021 budget. Also, to clarify, I present the Five Year Forecast and Capital Plan at the end of January and the Preliminary Budget Presentation in mid-February. I spoke with Chairman Alonzo about holding that meeting after my five year forecast at the end of January and before the Preliminary Budget Presentation given mid- February. Once a date is finalized, we will publicly announce it and advertise it. 925 Mass Ave Update (TM Goal #1, 1, ii, ill): We have completed and submitted the Brownfields Nomination Form to Montachusett Regional Planning Commission to apply for funding for Phase II site assessment costs. I will provide the Board an update on the status of the application when it becomes known. Recycling IQ Grant Program (TM Goal #2): I attended the audit of a load of one of the recycling routes that was part of the Recycling IQ program on Wednesday, November 20th. The results indicated a 20% reduction in our contamination compared to that of an audit that was conducted prior to starting the Recycling IQ Kit program. The Recycling Public Forum will be held on Wednesday, January 15th at 5:30 p.m. with a snow date of Wednesday, January 22nd at 5:30 p.m. and will include our DEP Regional Coordinator, the Director at MassToss Cooperative, the Recycling Supervisor that led the Recycling IQ team, and a representative from Casella. MIlA Risk Management Grant: We received notification from our insurance carrier, MIIA, that we were awarded the grant for a Thermographic Camera valued at $3,000. This will be utilized by our Facilities Department to detect heat loss, moisture issues, and other pest problems. Converting Streetlights to LED: Themeeting with Unitil, Kelly Brown from the Green Communities Division, the DPW, Karen Chapman from Montachusett Regional Planning, and myself had to be rescheduled to a date to be determined. Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant: The Land Use Director and I worked with our Stormwater Engineering Services consultant, CEI, to submit our planning grant application for a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant. The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program provides support for cities and towns to plan for climate change and implement key adaptation actions for resiliency. The planning grant will allow us to complete vulnerability assessments and develop an action oriented resiliency plan. I expect we will be receive notification of an award within the next month or two. Upcoming Meetings, Events and Other Announcements: • attended the Capital Planning Committee meeting today to discuss the DPW's capital requests, the TCP Building Design Committee last Wednesday, and the Conservation Commission last Wednesday. On Thursday, December 12th at 6:30 p.m. ===PAGE 11=== Ms. Luck asked if the Five Year Financial Forecast will include personnel. Ms. Lemieux confirmed. Ms. Lemieux stated she also attended a MassSave annual meeting and the Town received an award for good recycling practices. Ms. Lemieux added the Request for Quotes for the TCP design services has been completed and is being advertised with a deadline of January 8, 2020. CURRENT BUSINESS Declaration of 17 & 23 West Street as available for disposition Motion: D. McQuaid To declare the 17 and 23 West Street properties available for disposition 2nd: M. Jeffreys Vote: All in Favor Annual License Renewals Ms. Luck read aloud the following licenses scheduled for renewal for 2020: LICENSEE NAME 449 Corporation A.A.G. LLC Aayan Corporation American Graffiti, Inc. Carol A. & Henry A. Baker Central Mass Garden Center Elena's Gourmet Grocery Inc. Genghis Inc. Global Montello Group Corp. Jiang Jun Lou, Inc. JK Waterfront Inc. A.A.G. LLC KJ Waterfront Inc. Melendez Magana Inc. PP Group LLC Red Pepper, Inc. Sarjudas LLC SE-Flan, Inc. jettler's Crossing Enterprises Inc Victory Distributors LLC DBA Lakeview Club Kindred Spirits Hilltop Farms American Graffiti Baker's Whalom's Variety Central Mass Gardens Elena's Gourmet Grocery Jax Country Variety Honey Farms #3829 Asian Imperial On The Rocks Kindred Spirits Embers Pizzeria DARIOS Bangkok Hill Ixtapa Cantina Lunenburg Liquors Sean Patrick's Settlers Pub Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy #8388 ADDRESS 449 Whalom Road 324 Electric Avenue 1 Main St. 113 Summer Street 423 Electric Avenue 621 Chase Road 1 Main St. #8 1353 Massachusetts Ave. 134 Leominster Shirley Rd. 5 Electric Avenue 96 Lakefront Drive 324 Electric Ave. #4 84 Lakefront Drive 310 Massachusetts Avenue 177 Massachusetts Ave. 308 Massachusetts Avenue 433 Electric Avenue 494 Electric Avenue 994 Northfield Roac 333 Massachusetts Ave. License Type FEE General On Premise All Alcohol $1,450.00 Restaurant- All Alcohol $1,450.00 Package Store- Wine & Malt $700.00 Restaurant-All Alcohol $1,450.00 Package Store- Wine & Malt $700.00 Package Store- Wine & Malt $700.00 Package Store- All Alcohol $1,450.00 Package Store- Wine & Malt $700.00 Package Store- Wine & Malt $700.00 Restaurant All Alcohol $1,450.00 Restaurant All Alcohol $1,450.00 Restaurant- All Alcohol Restaurant All Alcohol $1,450.00 $1,450.00 Restaurant All Alcohol $1,450.00 Restaurant -Wine & Malt $700.00 Restaurant- All Alcohol $1,450.00 Package Store- All Alcohol $1,450.00 Restaurant All Alcohol $1,450.00 General On Premises-All Alcohol $1,450.00 Package Store- All Alcohol $1,450.00 Motion: D. McQuaid To approve the 2020 alcohol licenses as presented 2nd: M. Jeffreys Vote: All in Favor ===PAGE 12=== Peter i. nety Mass Ave. Motors Inc. P&S Trucks and Parts, Inc. Colonial Imports, Inc. Carol A. & Henry A. Baker John V. Goguen Robert C. & Michael R. Lovewell Carlos Terrero Bismark Baker Enterprises Co. Inc. KB Agyeman Michael Bartnowski P&S Trucks and Parts, Inc. Michael Chapdelaine Tom Crounse First Choice Limousine & Transportation Service Inc. Mass Ave. Motors Inc. P&S Trucks and Parts, Inc. North End Subaru Baker's Towing J.G. Service RC Motors National Motors Corp. The Auto Barn KB Cars LLC KC Sales and Services LLC P&S Trucks and Parts, Inc. Chapdelaine Auto Salvage Lloyd's Limousine Service First Choice Limousine 381 Massachusetts Ave. 571 Chase Road 44 Chase Road 421 Electric Ave. 346 Electric Ave. 480 Electric Ave. 40 Summer Street 53 Chase Road 555 Chase Road 1312 Massachusetts Ave. 571 Chase Road 199 Mass. Ave. PO Box 502 555 Chase Road Class II Auto Dealer Class Il Auto Dealer Class Il Auto Dealer Class Il Auto Dealer Class Il Auto Dealer Class Il Auto Dealer Class Il Auto Dealer Class Il Auto Dealer Class Il Auto Dealer Class Il Auto Dealer Class Ill Auto Dealer Class III Auto Dealer Limousine Limousine $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $25.00 $25.00 Motion: D. McQuaid To approve the auto dealer and limousine licenses as presented 2nd: M. Jeffreys Vote: All in Favor Ms. Luck read aloud the following common victualler licenses scheduled for renewal for 2020: LICENSEE NAME 449 Corporation A.A. G. LLC Aayan Corporation Allan Souza American Graffiti, Inc. Carol A. & Henry A. Baker Conrad's Drive-In Inc. Dragonfly Garden Café LLC Genghis Inc. Global Montello Group Corp. IMA Freeman Inc. J.D. Enterprises Inc Jiang Jun Lou, Inc. JK Waterfront Inc KJ Waterfront Inc. Lunen burg Gas and Market LLC Melendez Magana Inc. Nashoba Valley Donuts LLC Paul & Linda O'Connell PP Group LLC Presto Pizza, Inc. Red Pepper, Inc. SE- Flan Inc. Settlers Crossing Enterprises Inc. Smoke stack Roasters LLC Stella's Coffee Shop Victory Distributors LLC Whalom Gas Service White Far Ltd. DBA ADDRESS Lakeview Club 449 Whalom Road Kindred Spirits 324 Electric Ave. #4 Hilltop Farms 1 Main St. Stella's Coffee Shop 466 Electric Avenue American Graffiti 113 Summer Street Baker's Whalom Variety 423 Electric Avenue Conrad's Drive-In 835 Massachusetts Avenue Dragonfly Garden Cafe 3 Lancaster Ave. Jaxx Country Variety 1353 Massachusetts Ave. Honey Farms #3829 134 Leominster Shirley Road Whalom Kitchen 324 Electric Avenue Shady Point Beach & Campground 701 Reservoir Road Asian Imperial 5 Electric Avenue On The Rocks 96 Lakefront Ave. Embers Pizzeria 84 Lakefront Drive Lunenburg Gas and Market 400 Electric Avenue Dario's 310 Massachusetts Avenue Dunkin Donuts 134 Leominster- shirley Road Lunen burg Exxon 453 Mass. Ave. Bangkok Hill 177 Mass. Ave. Presto Pizza 429 Electric Avenue Ixtapa Cantina 308 Massachusetts Ave. Sean Patrick's 494 Electric Avenue Settlers Pub 994 Northfield Road Smokestack Roasters 39 Massachusetts Ave. Stella's Coffee Shop 466 Electric Avenue Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy #8388 333 Massachusetts Ave. Whalom Gas 1 Whalom Road Cherry Hill Ice Cream 826 Leominster Road $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 ===PAGE 13=== Carol A. & Henry A. Baker Baker's Whalom Variety American Graffiti, Inc. American Graffiti 449 Corporation Lakeview Club Whalom Gas Service Whalom Gas IMA Freeman Inc. American Graffiti, inc. J K Waterfront Inc. 449 Corporation A.A.G. LLC Whalom Kitchen American Graffiti On The Rocks Lakeview Club Kindred Spirits 423 Electric Ave. 113 Summer Street 449 Whalom Road 1 Whalom Road 324 Electric Ave. 113 Summer Street 96 Lakefront Ave. 449 Whalom Road 324 Electric Avenue Automatic Amusement Devices (3) Automatic Amusement Devices (2) Automatic Amusement Devices (4) Automatic Amusement Devices (2) BOB Permit Jukebox Jukebox Jukebox Jukebox $105.00 $70.00 $140.00 $70.00 $25.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 Motion: D. McQuaid To approve the 2020 miscellaneous licenses as presented 2n°: M. Jeffreys Vote: All in Favor Ms. Luck read aloud the weekday entertainment licenses scheduled for renewal for 2020: LICENSEE NAME DBA ADDRESS Fee paid American Graffiti, Inc. American Graffitti 113 Summer Street $100.00 A.A.G. LLC Kindred Spirits 324 Electric Avenue $100.00 Motion: D. McQuaid To renew the weekday entertainment licenses scheduled for renewal for 2020 2nd: M. Jeffreys Vote: All in Favor Minutes/Warrants/ Action Items The Board approved Minutes of September 17, 2019. The Board signed accounts payable warrants in the amount of $550,575,48 and $316,156.51; a payroll warrant in the amount of $862,790.62 and a payroll deductions warrant in the amount of $33,298.82. There were no action items. Committee Reports: Mr. McQuaid reported the RFQ for the TCP Building design went out as reported earlier by Ms. Lemieux. Capital Planning reviewed DPW requests, in no particualr order: • An engineering design for a culverton Flat Hill Road (neear the hairpin turn) • Replacement of the sidewalk snow plow and brush cutter • Reconfiguaration of the Senior Center entryway and addition of a canopy • Replacement of the kitechen cabinets/countertops in the Senior Center kitchen • Redoing the sidewalk for the handicap- accesible ramp into Town Hall • Redo the Ritter Building kitchen in the basement (due to water damage) • Adding an AdA handicapped-accessible ramp to the Ritter Building ===PAGE 14=== PUBLIC COMMENT: DPW Director Rodriquenz commended his staff after 54 hours of snow removal. He took offense to the earlier comment by the Interim Chairman regarding the removal of snow from sidewalks, particularly the Memorial drive one and believed her statement was incorrect. Mr. McQuaid thanked him and the staff for all their work. Mr. Jeffreys echoed that stating he drives to Boston daily and Lunenburg has the best roads around. The crew that you lead does an unparalleled job and is much appreciated. Mr. Jeffreys stated he has talked to a couple of people around town. This board needs to discuss about the buildings around town more and what we are going to do about them. The old dump should be converted to a solar field to generate more income for our town. There are times in which we should not look to our government to do those things that we ought to be doing. For example: anything that this town does when it comes to buildings will cost more than what it would cost on a personal/private level. same along ta tired. We need a non-profit in town that works alongside government that we are able to convey, if necessary buildings so it can rely on the goodwill and support of the members of our town; that will be able to take point in creating an opportunity on our old dump to create solar fields. These are things that government should not get heavily involved in as business. But we have to come together to find these answers. We see these solar fields going up and there are millions of dollars that we could be getting into our coffers over the years if we as a community come together, not as a government but as people, recognizing the limitations of what the town cannot do. He offered to make himself available to residents who want to discuss this idea further. His personal phone number is 508-662-1914. Mr. McQuaid appreciated his comments adding for a long time he thought solutions for the buildings in the center of town would have to come from someone with a community use because there is no way the town can occupy and maintain all of them. Motion: D. McQuaid To adjourn the meeting at 8:59 PM 2n°: M. Jeffreys Vote: All in Favor Respectfully submitted, clairem. Peterson Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-12-17-agenda-5140.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2019-12-17 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2019-12-17-agenda-5140.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12172019-5140 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== BOARD OF SELECTMEN Tuesday, December 17, 2019 7:00 PM – Town Hall Bilotta Meeting Room, Second Floor REVISED AGENDA 12/12/19 4:45 PM In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT***  BOARD  PUBLIC II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPOINTMENTS 7:05 PM Request to hunt with firearms in Small Town Forest, Cowdry Conservation Area and Lane Forest by George Burden and Paul Lane 7:15 PM Common victualler license application for KCM Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 400 Electric Ave. IV. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS V. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VI. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Minutes/Warrants/ Action Items 2. Committee Reports VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Annual License Renewals 2. Request for Rain Date for Boot Drive for Salvation Army on December 21st VIII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE IX. PUBLIC COMMENT***  PUBLIC  BOARD X. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-12-19-agenda-5183.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2019-12-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2019-12-19-agenda-5183.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12192019-5183 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== BOARD OF SELECTMEN Thursday, December 19, 2019 6:00 PM – Town Hall Bilotta Meeting Room, Second Floor In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 6:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT***  BOARD  PUBLIC II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. APPOINTMENTS 6:05 PM Common victualler license application for KCM Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 400 Electric Ave. IV. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS V. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VI. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Minutes/Warrants/ Action Items 2. Committee Reports VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Annual License Renewals VIII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE IX. PUBLIC COMMENT***  PUBLIC  BOARD X. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-12-19-minutes-5183.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2019-12-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2019-12-19-minutes-5183.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12192019-5183 ======================================================================================== ===OCR macOS Vision=== ===PAGE 1=== Members present: Tom Alonzo, Chairman; Phyllis Luck, Vice Chairman; Damon McQuaid, Clerk; Katey Adams, Michael-Ray Jeffreys Not present: Heather Lemieux, Town Manager The meeting commenced at 6:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Alonzo announced in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised this meeting is being recorded and broadcast over the Lunenburg Public Access channel. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was none at this time. ANNOUNCEMENT: Mr. Alonzo reminded all of the Boys and Girls Club of Lunenburg fundraiser. More information is on the website at: http://bgcluboflunenburg.org APPOINTMENTS ommon victualler license application for KCM Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 400 Electric Av Dunkin Donuts located inside the building at 400 Electric Ave. their planned hours of operation are 4:30 a.m. to 11 or 12 at night but they ultimately will be open 24 hours. Motion: D. McQuaid 2nd: P. Luck To approve the common victualler license for 400 Electric Ave. as presented Vote: All in Favor Mr. Nadreau thanked the Board and exited the meeting. Annual License Renewals (continued) There were some remaining licenses that need to be renewed for 2020, they are as follows: Common Victualler Licenses LICENSEE NAME Lunenburg Zeda's Inc. Lanni Orchards, Inc. Donnelly's Tavern Inc. PK& P Corporation DBA Bad Larry's Lanni Orchards Donnelly's Tavern Dippin Donuts ADDRESS 1 Main St. #4 294 Chase Road 43 Summer Street 455 Massachusetts Ave. Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 2nd: P. Luck Vote: All in Favor Motion: D. McQuaid To approve the common victualler licenses as presented The next licenses presented for renewal were alcohol licenses. ===PAGE 2=== would have to request that in the future, as that is not part of the renewal process. Mr. Alonzo moved on to the miscellaneous licenses up for renewal: LICENSEE NAME Lunenburg Leda's Inc. Lunenburg Zeda's Inc. DBA Bad Larry's Bad Larry's Donnelly's Tavern Inc. Donnelly's Tavern Inc. Donnelly's Tavern Donnelly's Tavern ADDRESS 1 Main St. #4 1 Main St. #4 43 Summer Street 43 Summer Street License Type Jukebox Automatic Amusement Device (1) Automatic Amusement Devices (4) Jukebox Fee paid $35.00 $35.00 $140.00 $35.00 Motion: D. McQuaid To approve the miscellaneous licenses as presented 2nd: P. Luck Vote: All in Favor Discussion ensued about licensing jukeboxes and whether it was a mandated by the state. Mr. Alonzo suggested discussing it at the beginning of 2020. The last list presented was weekday entertainment licenses up for renewal. LICENSEE NAME Lunenburg Zeda's Inc. Donnelly's Tavern Inc. DBA Bad Larry's Donnelly's Tavern ADDRESS 1 Main St. #4 43 Summer Street Fee paid $100.00 $100.00 Motion: D. McQuaid To approve the weekday entertainment licenses as presented 2n: P. Luck Vote: All in Favor I. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Minutes/Warrants/ Action Items The Board approved Minutes of October 1, 2019. The Board signed payroll warrants in the amount of $170.00 and $888,198.31 and a deductions warrant in the amount of $719,234.54. Mr. Jeffreys referred to the memo from Executive Assistant regarding Simon Pure Publick House having delinquent taxes and not submitting any renewal paperwork for their licenses. A letter will be sent to them informing them that they will have to apply for new licenses if they want to reopen. Motion: M. Jeffreys 2nd: P. Luck To send a letter to Simon Pure Publick House informing them they have to reapply for all licenses in order to reopen Vote: All in Favor ===PAGE 3=== The Board members wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah and Happy Holidays. Motion: D. McQuaid To adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elaine m. Peters on Elaine M. Peterson Executive Assistant to the Town Manager 2nd: M. Jeffreys