MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
March 5, 2018
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Shawn Dahlen, David J. Madigan, Theodore J. Flynn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Change of Manager to Barbara J. Sanders, for Osborn's Country Store, Inc., located at 632 Summer Street, License #00012-PK-0300
That the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, approve the Change of Manager to Barbara J. Sanders, for Osborn's Country Store, Inc., located at 632 Summer Street, License #00012-PK-0300
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Local Licensing Authority, approve the Change of Manager to Barbara J. Sanders, for Osborn's Country Store, Inc., located at 632 Summer Street, License #00012-PK-0300. Second by Mr. Madigan. Before the vote it was made clear that the only change being made was to the manager of record on the liquor license; no changes to the days of operation or hours. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Approve and renew the Seasonal Off-Premises All Kinds of Alcohol Beverages license issued to Duxbury Package Store, Inc. (License #: 00046-PK-0300) effective from April 1, 2018 through January 15,...
That the Board of Selectmen, as the Local Licensing Authority, approve and renew the Seasonal Off-Premises All Kinds of Alcohol Beverages license issued to Duxbury Package Store, Inc. (License #: 00046-PK-0300) effective from April 1, 2018 through January 15, 2019, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Town, submission of all required documents, and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, and to the conditions on the license
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen, as the Local Licensing Authority, approve and renew the Seasonal Off-Premises All Kinds of Alcohol Beverages license issued to Duxbury Package Store, Inc. (License #: 00046-PK-0300) effective from April 1, 2018 through January 15, 2019, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Town, submission of all required documents, and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, and to the conditions on the license. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Accept with gratitude the donation of a 2018 Toyota Sienna van (approximate value: $32,000) by the Tufankjian Family's Toyota of Braintree Dealership to the Duxbury Police Department
That the Board of Selectmen accept with gratitude the donation of a 2018 Toyota Sienna van (approximate value: $32,000) by the Tufankjian Family's Toyota of Braintree Dealership to the Duxbury Police Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen accept with gratitude the donation of a 2018 Toyota Sienna van (approximate value: $32,000) by the Tufankjian Family's Toyota of Braintree Dealership to the Duxbury Police Department. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 13 - Citizen's Petition amending Battelle from RC to NB1
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 13 - Citizen's Petition amending Battelle from RC to NB1
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 13 - Citizen's Petition amending Battelle from RC to NB1. Second by Mr. Madigan. Before voting Mr. Madigan asked if the Planning Board had taken a position. Mr. Read said that the Planning Board did vote to support a revised concept. He explained the two houses on the street (front of the property) will remain in the RC zone and the remainder would be changed to NB1. Mr. Dahlen added they will leave a 50' strip between the houses and then 100 ' frontage to allow for one business lot on the rest of the property between the last historic house and Bayside. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM ART. 22 - Reconsideration
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM ART. 22 - Reconsideration
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM ART. 22 - Reconsideration. Second by Mr. Madigan. A brief discussion clarified that initially the recommendation was that the Finance Committee would the deciding body, but after further review that was changed and it will be up to the Moderator to determine if there is sufficient new information for reconsideration. That change resolved the concerns Mr. Madigan had with this article. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support an amendment to the General Bylaws, 2018 ATM Art. 24, adding a new section 6.16 Creation of an Audit Committee
That the Board of Selectmen support an amendment to the General Bylaws, 2018 ATM Art. 24, adding a new section 6.16 Creation of an Audit Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support an amendment to the General Bylaws, 2018 ATM Art. 24, adding a new section 6.16 Creation of an Audit Committee. Second by Mr. Madigan. Mr. Read said the Audit Committee is to be made up of two members from the Finance Committee and one member from the Fiscal Advisory Committee, Mr. Flynn added that this is basically formalizing what currently exists. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 46 to Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.2 Definitions
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 46 to Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.2 Definitions. The Finance Committee and the Planning Board voted against it. Mr. Dahlen indicated that he is against it because it devalues someone's existing house. In the past a previous owner could say they were willing to sell their house to you, but you (the prospective new owner) go to the various boards and get your approvals and when you get your approvals and then you know what you can do. But with no transferability then the new owner would have to start again. It was mentioned that a permitted lot is always worth more than a non-permitted lot. So there is a dollar value associated with knowing what you can do
Yes: MadiganNo: Dahlen, Flynn
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 46 to Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.2 Definitions. The Finance Committee and the Planning Board voted against it. Mr. Dahlen indicated that he is against it because it devalues someone's existing house. In the past a previous owner could say they were willing to sell their house to you, but you (the prospective new owner) go to the various boards and get your approvals and when you get your approvals and then you know what you can do. But with no transferability then the new owner would have to start again. It was mentioned that a permitted lot is always worth more than a non-permitted lot. So there is a dollar value associated with knowing what you can do. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 1:2:0 (aye- Madigan; nays -Dahlen and Flynn).” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support 2018 ATM Art. 47 - Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.3 Procedures
That the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 47 - Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.3 Procedures
No: Dahlen, Flynn, MadiganEvery member present voted no.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support 2018 ATM Art. 47 - Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 600 - Demolition of Historically Significant Buildings - 609.3 Procedures. Second by Mr. Madigan. The Finance Committee voted not to support Article 47, which seeks to extend the demolition delay period on historically significant homes from six to 12 months. VOTE: 0:3:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Grant to Mr. John Heinstadt, as a representative of the Friends of the Council on Aging, permission to hold the 5th Annual Duxbury Half Marathon to raise money for the Alzheimer's Respite Program,...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Mr. John Heinstadt, as a representative of the Friends of the Council on Aging, permission to hold the 5th Annual Duxbury Half Marathon to raise money for the Alzheimer's Respite Program, on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 7:00 AM (with a 7:30 AM race start), beginning and ending at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, contingent upon the conditions on the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Mr. John Heinstadt, as a representative of the Friends of the Council on Aging, permission to hold the 5th Annual Duxbury Half Marathon to raise money for the Alzheimer's Respite Program, on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 7:00 AM (with a 7:30 AM race start), beginning and ending at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, contingent upon the conditions on the permit. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Grant permission to Paul Curley, as representative of the Best Buddies Challenge Hyannisport, and participants in the 19" Annual Best Buddies Challenge bicycle ride to be held on Saturday, June 2,...
That the Board of Selectmen grant permission to Paul Curley, as representative of the Best Buddies Challenge Hyannisport, and participants in the 19" Annual Best Buddies Challenge bicycle ride to be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 to travel through Duxbury and to use the Duxbury Senior Center as a rest stop, contingent upon the conditions on the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to Paul Curley, as representative of the Best Buddies Challenge Hyannisport, and participants in the 19" Annual Best Buddies Challenge bicycle ride to be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 to travel through Duxbury and to use the Duxbury Senior Center as a rest stop, contingent upon the conditions on the permit. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Grant permission to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Greater New England Chapter) to conduct a portion of their 34th annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride in the Town of Duxbury on...
That the Board of Selectmen grant permission to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Greater New England Chapter) to conduct a portion of their 34th annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride in the Town of Duxbury on Saturday, June 30, 2018, contingent on the conditions on the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Greater New England Chapter) to conduct a portion of their 34th annual Cape Cod Getaway MS Bike Ride in the Town of Duxbury on Saturday, June 30, 2018, contingent on the conditions on the permit. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Grant permission to Ms. Amanda Crowley, as a representative of the Duxbury Education Foundation, is granted permission to hold a road race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, beginning at 7:00 AM...
That the Board of Selectmen grant permission to Ms. Amanda Crowley, as a representative of the Duxbury Education Foundation, is granted permission to hold a road race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, beginning at 7:00 AM (registration) with the race to be from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM as described in the application materials, and contingent upon the conditions on the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen grant permission to Ms. Amanda Crowley, as a representative of the Duxbury Education Foundation, is granted permission to hold a road race on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, beginning at 7:00 AM (registration) with the race to be from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM as described in the application materials, and contingent upon the conditions on the permit. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Approve the 02-12-18 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the 02-12-18 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 02-12-18 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes as presented. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Adjourn
That the Board adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board adjourn. Second by Mr. Madigan. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
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