The Board of Selectmen met this evening with Chairman Jeffrey Tufts presiding. Patricia Webster, Frederick Clark, William Hardin and Carla Goodwin were also in attendance.

On Hardin’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to a move approval of the pole relocations on Main Street as indicated on the petition.

Chief Stanley Bates present.

Chief Bates read the letter which was sent to Dunkin Donuts regarding their donations of $2,275.

Tufts commended Mr. Ray Messier and the local Dunkin Donuts participants for the donation toward the DARE Program.

On Hardin’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to send a letter of appreciation to Dunkin Donuts participants.

On Hardin’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to move approval of Case #4 and #6 as listed in M. White’s memo.

On Clark’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously to move approval of the contract for the sand bid to the low bidder, P.A. Landers in the amount of $464,035.

On Webster’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously by roll-call to appoint Deborah Balcarek and Richard Capobianco to the Cultural Council.

Applicants Tom and Ken Doyle, Mr. & Mrs. David Mendes and Attorney Richard Lawton present.

Tufts read the notice of hearing as it appeared in the Enterprise and department comments.

Water, Fire, Police, Collector/Treasurer had no comments.

The Planning Board noted that site plan review would be required.

The Board of Health indicated that inspections would be necessary.

The Building Inspector made note of the retaining wall and that steps are being being taken to correct the problem. The Building Inspector also noted that the plan should be revised and should include a scaled drawing of the floor plan with proper measurements of the building, partitions, furniture and equipment.

Attorney Lawton introduced the petitioners and the current owners of Crossroads, Mr. & Mrs. Mendes. The Doyle’s own another restaurant in Brockton Doyle’s Deli & Pub. He referred to Kenneth Doyle’s Personal Statement and noted that the corporation would be responsible for all taxes, expenses, etc.

Goodwin questioned the status of the ADA Compliance relative to the bathrooms. Tom Doyle noted that substantial renovations need to be done with the kitchen, Goodwin expressed great concern that the bathrooms be usable with handicap accessibility. Ken Doyle noted that to meet the financial cost to bring the bathrooms up to standards, it could possibly take between 3-4 years.

Different options for handicapped bathrooms were discussed.

Attorney Lawton noted that new plans were being drawn up and would be forwarded to the Board as soon as they were ready. The new plan will include a new plan for handicap bathrooms. Goodwin noted that usable and compliant are two different issues. Paicos reinforced Goodwin’s concern and noted that the applicants really needed to deal with the issues of handicapped accessbility for bathrooms. After much discussion, it was noted that the applicants would consider installing a unisex handicapped bathroom. Goodwin felt this idea would be totally acceptable.

Clark noted that the locked storage area for liquor should be shown on the new plan.

Hardin expressed concern about the financial investment and also expressed concern with the parking spaces. Hardin also made the applicants aware of the training that should take place for new servers serving liquor.

Tufts expressed concern about being reasonable for applying standards regarding parking and ADA compliance issues to an existing building. Tufts suggested that we get an updated plan and place this item on the next Board’s agenda.

The consensus of the Board was is that the new business would be a great asset to the Town. Webster expressed concern with a grandfathered business being forced to comply with new zoning that it may reduce the value to the seller as well as make it difficult for the buyer financially. She recommended a "friendly meeting" with the Planning Board to update site plan and deal with ADA compliance.

On Webster’s motion seconded by Tufts, the Board voted unanimously to grant the license with contingencies of plans for the ADA compliance and also work done with regard to the retaining wall, site plan review, and also a new plan showing the locked storage area.

On Webster’s motion, seconded by Goodwin, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to discuss the layout of the premises at the next meeting on 10/4/99.

The Board took a brief recess at 8:15pm and reconvened at 8:30pm.

Capital Budget Chairman Mike Boyle present.

Paicos explained that we have approximately ½ million rough dollars to spend on the Capital Budget.

When the FY’00 Cherry Sheet is out the Town may have more money to spend.

Boyle explained that the Capital Budget Committee met with the Department Heads and then prioritized the list with recommendations to the Town Administrator.

Boyle explained that these items were in approximate priority order.

Tufts and Webster expressed that building maintenance was not listed on the priority list. Boyle explained that the Municipal Building had not met yet and no recommendations have been put forth yet.

Webster also expressed concern about where the figure came from for the new fire station design fee. The Fire Study Committee has not yet come forward with a recommendation.

There was discussion regarding updating playgrounds. Paicos reported that the residents in the Pine Street area did not want any renovations. The Peterson Road neighborhood wanted new equipment geared toward younger children. The Unionville playground needs more renovations than the others. A committee is needed to analyze what is needed to update completely.

Paicos spoke of a loan repayment plan which would allow money to be paid back over a 10 year period at no interest. Hardin suggested the STM have a warrant article to take advantage of this project update the maps for the Town which would allow better drainage plans.

Boyle acknowledged that the list submitted was not a complete list but a sensible prioritized list according to what has been appropriated. These items are being recommended to the Town Administrator.

The Board reviewed the proposed STM Warrant Articles to date.

Goodwin recommended a $25,000 article for a GIS survey to be included. This should be a separate article.

There was much discussion about Growth Management Articles included on the STM warrant. Webster and Clark disagreed that these should be included on the STM. Tufts felt the STM would be a better time than the ATM because of the budget. Paicos noted that the Planning Board has the right to put these articles without the Selectmen’s approval. He noted that the Developers, Growth Management Committee and Planning Board are already in agreement with some of the articles.

Goodwin expressed concern that the community needs to be educated about the growth management process.

On Webster’s motion, seconded by Clark, the Board voted unanimously to have a STM on 11/22/99 beginning at 7pm at the Oliver Ames High School Gymnasium with a warrant closing date and time of 9/24/99 at 12pm.

Paicos noted that the meeting schedule lists 9/27/99 as the next meeting date. The Board agreed that that meeting not be held and the next meeting would be held on 10/4/99.

Paicos reported that he is working on the Revenue & Expenditure Forecast. Some of the information is being held pending finalization of the Cherry Sheet.

Paicos noted that he is still working on the issue of the tank at the VFW with the neighborhood and the VFW. Negotiations are going well.

Clark noted that the floor in the Selectmen’s Office is in need of refinishing. Clark asked that this be placed on a maintenance time-table. Paicos will look into the matter and report back at the next meeting.

Tufts noted that the Town Office Work Team may be looking into the possibility of carpeting.

Webster asked that the Municipal Building Committee meet with the Selectmen as soon as possible.

Webster commended the Police, Fire and Water Department for their recent work done during the heavy rainstorm on flooded areas.

Tufts commented on a press release from Media One offering a free camcorder workshop which will be held on October 5^th at 6pm. Space is limited.

On Hardin’s motion, seconded by Webster, the Board voted unanimously by roll-call to go into Executive Session and not return to Open Session for the purpose of negotiations with non-union personnel and pending litigation. (9:45pm)

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