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4 Board of Selectmen Minutes September 25,2006 "Hearing.--Cafd de la Terre--License Violation: Selectman Cook stepped down for the above referenced Hearing. The Hearing notice was read aloud concerning the license violations at Cafe de la Terre. On September 7,2006, the Town Manager met with the Manager of the establishment to review matters regarding the enclosure of outside dining area as per the direction of the Board of Selectmen. It was determined that no changes were made to delineate the outside dining patio. A seven-day extension was granted. On September 15, 2006 an inspection was conducted. The outside dining area was deemed not in compliance with the Selectmen's directive to delineate and enclose the outside seating area to identify the restrictions of the license premise. Michael Donaldson and Jessica Donaldson,Manager(s)of the Cafe de la Terre met before the Board to explain the lack of compliance and miscommunication regarding the barrier placement. It was disclosed that Michael Donaldson is not managing the business at this time. Jessica Donaldson indicated that she has ordered the divided barrier parts online and they are expected to arrive by the end of the week. Chains and stakes • are presently in place to temporarily delineate the outside seating area. The Donaldson's apologized for the miscommunication. To conform to legal requirements,Mr. Donaldson was requested to remit correspondence to the Selectmen regarding the establishment's change of manager status. A vote of the Board is necessary, but it does not require a public hearing. Motion made by Selectman Green to request the Town Manager or Selectman designee to verify and inspect the presence of a temporary outside seating barrier at the Cafe de la Terre that would conform to the Selectmen's request and allow the business to operate the outside dining area. Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. Selectman Cook absent.