3/6/1985 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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c BOARD OF SELECTEE 1 MINUTES ED ESDAY, MARCH 6, 1985 Present: Selectman Hanson, Selectman Thomas, Executive Secretary, Jospeh F. Murphy and Town Counsel,' Joseph J. Reardon Guests: Mr. Kuusela, Mr. Cook, Monica McNally, Judy Howell, Arlene Hoxie, Ernie Virgilio, Vernon Thomas, Curtis Woodbury, Chester Kobl in ky, Kichael Shay, Dr. Nicholson, Robert O'Regan, Mary Duddy, Leo Truro, Peter Nose, Priscilla Ham, Martha muaughl in. Selectman Hanson convened the meeting at 7 p.m, Selectman Thomas moved to accept the minutes of February 27th regular meeting and executive session. Selectman Hanson seconded. All were in favor. Appointments & Hearin 7:00 -- Selectmen deferred the public hearing of Richard Kuusela for twenty minutes to allow ample time for the Shellfish Constable to arrive. 7:05 - Michael Shay had requested time with the Board to present results of accomplish meats since the last time he was before the-Board. Mr. Shay submitted 3 articles for the annual town meeting; 1 would authorize Selectmen to receive and use State and Federal money; 2 would obtain an easement over private property for disposal of material; and would imdennni fy the Commonwealth from any liability. Mr. Robl in s ky is in agreement and sees no problem with going for permits. However, he was bothered by half and half with Barnstable and .if they don't come through can the town pick up their share. As well as a question on whether the town would have to go out to bid for engineering where the 1 iM-10-t i 2500 before the town must seek bids. Mr. Murphy pointed out for professional consulting services the town does not have to go out for bid up to $4,000. Selectman Thomas moved to include these articles in the annual town meeting and further moved to authorize the application process. Selectman Hanson seconded. All were in favor. 25 Selectmen held a public hearing on the request of Richard Kuusela to float eight oyster -rafts is within his -grant area. Mr. Kuusela explained that he has been floating quahaug rafts for the past three years and would 1 i e to float oyster rafts this -year. The t ime frame would be May 1 to November. He also requested at this time for 60 rafts instead of 8 as the rafts are much smaller. Mr. Koblinsky read from Chapter 130, Section 68A and Chapter 130, Section 57 and felt there would be a definite problem with private rights. He. also feels the town should consider ending some of these grants as they come due For these reasons Mr. Roblin ky is not in favor of granting this permit.