5/13/1991 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Page MINUTES MONDAY, IA ` 13 1991 VacancY of Assessors. To remain with past policies and the recommendation of the Executive Secretary, Selectman Jacobson has recommended to advertise for this position until MaY 3l, 1991 and discuss at the meeting of June 3, 1991 for appointment. Selectman Lawrence is in Favor of holding ars election for this Position. Jane La ute reports the cost is approximately $600. Select- man Lawrence has recommended the Board vote after the applications are in to appoint or hold a special election. Selectman Caffyn noted according to the law, the Board of Appeals have to approve the application. The Board of Selectmen should be notified within 30 days by the Board of Appeals. Selectman Jacobson has recommended the Board of Appeals notice the Board. of Selectmen in writing, p.-,n. Selectman Lawrence has stepped down for this hearing, Gone Tomatoes re: Outsidemice: Gone Tomatoes has requested a. change in description of the premise to include outside seating. William Petralia was present for discussion The area of discussion would include 5-" tables with 25-30 seats. Plan ersill be installed with a. chain link fence or rope to discourage minors. The same menu and alcohol will be served to the patrons as currently used. Selectman Gottlieb asked if there was outside seating last gear? At the end of the season, Mr. Petralia. came before the Board for this request. Mr. Harrington suggested he return early this year to obtain the license. Mr. Harrington withdrew the application from last year since it was late in the season, Selectman Gottlieb asked if there has been a record of any incidents The reply from Mr. Petralia was no. Selectman Ca 'ir'n feels it would e a nice addition to have outside dining. Selectman Jacobson is concerned with the attraction of younger patrons into the area, She would like the area to be monitored and would like to see how Mr. Petralia plans to enclose the area since it is so close to the theater. Selectman Jacobson asks if the zoning bylaw allows outdoor dining? The Zoning Board of Appeals would require a. special permit. Town Counsel has advised a. plan review is necessary and not special. permit. This would be done by the Design Review Committee and.. the Board of Selectmen would act thereafter* The motion was made by Selectman Gottlieb to extend the public hearing to June 3, 1991 at 7tOO p.m s Selectman Caffyn seconded the motion. The Grote is approved 3-0. Tom Counsel noted thep lan review criteria is section 174-24B. 7: 46 p.'m. Selectman Lawrence has returned to the Meeting, Vacan6y Burial Agent: Jane La ute has recommended Leigh Potter to fill this position with the loss of lir, Pocknett.