9/1/1981 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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yy � Yf r Admin. Meeting 9/1/81 Page. -3 Chairman Garland stated that he feels it is appropriate for the Board to initiate the license revocation process , if this is agree- able gr e- a le with the' Chi f of Police. It has been reliably reported that Tom' s is cloyed,, and therefore not exercising its license. el. -Th mas pointed out that it has been reported that the Quashnet Valley Lounge is not exercising its license , either. She feels an investigation to determine ethr- Or not they are serving patrons , would be appropriate. Chat. Garland agreed, and the Executive Secre- tary was directed to request the Police Department to check on that operation, Regarding the omnibus School intention to sub-lease the building they are renting to the CETA Consortium to run GED and Skills Training Courses at night, Sel. Thomas, said she has no objection, nor did Chm, Garland, 'who stated hedidn't mind if they made money, especially if the money is being put into the building. The Executive Secretary i suggested the Board not respond to the Omnibus School inquiry until the question of a site for the :Ind.ian Children' s Classes has been settled. 1 Regarding the request from the Marine Corps Reserves , sel. Thomas dP said this .exercise has previously caused some Concerns with the Con- servation Commission. She feels that nothing should be done to disturb the ecology there -- stating "we- should preserve what we have" . The Executive Secretary also had reservations about permitting water exercises that early in the year., when. there could be swimmers present. The Chairman directed Mr. Murphy to find out more about what the Marine Corps has in mind- - the number and kind of vehicles , etc. to Regarding the uniform bids ,, the Executive Secretary reported that the Highway Superintendent would have a recommendation- ready tomorrow. Other -Subjects 1 Mr. Murphy reported that the moor of, the Inspections Department is under- way, and that Ray will e ' doing the Selectmen' s Office floor on Friday. 2Regarding Mr. Murphy' s memo on a Snaler of weights and Measurers , el, Thomas stated that this has been Considered in the past, although it is not nnandated for a town with a population under 5 ,000. Some considera- tion had been given at one time to sharing the position with theBarn- stable. Sealer. It had - actually been submitted in the budget for two years , but nothing had happened. She suggested getting things limed up for the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Murphy stated the town could really use the services of such a person, fok the liquor establishments , etc. And to check the scales at fruit stands, etc. This led to a discussion of the number of fruit stands and people selling fresh vegetables out of the back of station wagons , trucks, etc. How much; of this should be allowed? The Executive Secretary stated he, doesn't mind the selling of fresh vegetables that people have raised themselves , but doesn 't like - souvenirs , etc. , being sold .in this manner. Chem. Gar- 'land pointed out that in some places these stalls-, tables and trucks can create a real traffic hazard. Mr. Murphy stated it is the responsi- bility ility of the Police Dept. to deal 'with this problem - they have the authority to warn anyone 'if they are creating a safety hazard.