Board of Selectmen |
October 6, 2008 |
Regular Meeting |
Media Center @ High School |
Present: |
Arthur J. Bourque III, Chairman |
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Robert P. MacKendrick, Selectman |
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Al Merritt, Selectman |
Chairman Bourque called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and the following business was conducted:
Board of Health Appointment
Dr. David Jamison, D.D.S. expressed his interest in serving on the Board of Health. 1977 he moved to Town and established his dental practice. His wife is a teacher in the public schools. On a motion of Selectman Merritt, duly seconded, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Jamison to the Board of Health for a term of office to expire on June 30, 2010.
National Development – Presentation amendment to Section 9.5 of the Zoning Bylaw for a Boutique Theater/Restaurant @ Meadow Walk
Ed Marsteiner of National Development provided a presentation on the amendment to Section 9.5 of the Zoning Bylaw. The concept of the amendment is a revision to the Bylaw to provide a boutique theater/restaurant that will be located in the restaurant row. He provided a rending of the actual concept. The size shall not exceed 38,000 square feet of gross leaseable floor area. The total number of seats will be 360 with eight (8) screens of 45 seats per screen. There will be 162 parking spaces allotted. The standard number of parking spaces for retail use is 200 spaces. Ed introduced Tim Reed, Senior Vice President of Village Road Show Gold Class Concept. Mr. Reed explained the theater/restaurant concept would attract a higher upper end clientele. This Gold concept has
opened in other countries and will begin opening in the United States. South Barrington, Illinois has a theater just opening and Seattle, Washington will be opening one shortly. All seats are reserved and 60% of the reservations are done on line. They do a lot of corporate sales for the Gold auditorium. This is a Delaware LLC company (Village Road Show Gold Class). They will be opening these theaters in Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas and two in Los Angeles. Ed commented the boutique theater/restaurant would replace another retail or restaurant use that would create less traffic than other traditional uses. He noted the Board of Selectmen will meet with the Planning Board at the public hearing on October 15th to discuss this article. The hearing will be held in the Middle School auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
Establish New Voting Location – King Rail (Old Colonial) Clubhouse
Mr. Gustus explained the South Fire Station will no longer be available for voting. The town has a contract to install an exhaust system for both fire stations. Discussions concerning voting in the schools have taken place over the past year and half. The
School’s schedule has been set for this year but they are looking at their schedule for next year to see if they can accommodate voting. For the Presidential election we do have an opportunity to use the King Rail clubhouse which is handicapped accessible. This can be used for the short term only and we will address the lighting and heating of the building. Chairman Bourque feels this is a terrible location. He commented we have had zero cooperation with the schools to conduct the elections in a school building. We have been blocked by the School Committee for the past several years. On a motion of Selectman MacKendrick, duly seconded, the Board voted unanimously that the polling place for Precincts 2 and 3 for the Presidential Election to be held on November 4th,
2008, will be at King Rail Reserve Golf Clubhouse (formally known as the Colonial Golf clubhouse) located at 427 Walnut Street, Lynnfield, MA.
Mr. Gustus noted registered voters in Precincts 2 and 3 who will be voting at the King Rail Clubhouse will receive a notice from the Town Clerk. Registered voters in Precincts 1 and 4 will be voting at the Senior Center, 525 Salem Street.
Schedule Special Meeting regarding Article 5
On a motion of Selectman Merritt, duly seconded, the Board voted unanimously to schedule a Special Meeting on October 15th at 7:15 p.m. in the Teachers’ Room at the Middle School prior to attending the Planning Board’s Public Hearing scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Article 5 concerning the amendment to Section 9.5 of the Zoning Bylaw to provide a boutique theater/restaurant at Meadow Walk.
Economic Development & Housing Advisory Committee
Selectman Merritt discussed the EDHAC Committee that he Chaired and served on since 2005. Jodene Sanford has been a very active member and is extremely knowledgeable of the committee’s role. He asked her if she would become chair and she has agreed. On a motion of Selectman Merritt, duly seconded, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Jodene Sanford Chair of this Committee.
Warrant Article Recommendations
The Board voted the following recommendations:
Articles 1, 2, 3 and 4 – On a motion of Selectman MacKendrick, duly seconded, the Board voted unanimously to recommend passage of these articles.
Article 5 – On a motion of Selectman Merritt, duly seconded, the Board voted unanimously to deferred action on this article until after the October 15th Planning Board’s Public Hearing.
Articles 6, 7 and 8 – On a motion of Selectman Merritt, duly seconded, the Board voted unanimously to recommend passage of these articles.
Article 9 – Selectman Merritt provided comments and concerns why he doesn’t support this article. Selectman MacKendrick agreed with Selectman Merritt’s points however, for historical reasons he is in favor of this article. Chairman Bourque is on record for supporting the Community Preservation Act and defers to Town Meeting vote. On a motion of Selectman MacKendrick, duly seconded, the Board voted 2 in favor, 1 opposed to recommending passage of this article. Selectman Merritt voted against recommending this article.
Article 10 – Selectman Merritt presented concerns about this Bylaw. There are 175 owners of historical homes and only 40 owners were contacted. There was no follow up to the other owners and he is concerned that the people who will be affected by this Bylaw are not aware of the ramifications. He said he would support this article at Town Meeting. On a motion of Selectman MacKendrick, duly seconded, the Board voted unanimously to recommend passage of this article.
Request for Block Party
Patricia Maney and Ann Ozanian requested permission to hold a block party on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Priscilla Road. Residents of Priscilla Road, Thwing Road, Carol Ann Road and Richards Road will be participating. On a motion of Selectman MacKendrick, duly seconded, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request.
Request to Hang Banners
Laurie Timmons requested a banner be hung on the Common from October 17th – November 2nd advertising LET’s “Back to the 80’s” Trivia Bee fundraiser. On a motion of Selectman MacKendrick, duly seconded, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request.
The Board adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Linda Cardavelli
Administrative Assistant
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