Minutes

Board of Selectmen Meeting

Thursday, May 26, 2005, 7:00 p.m.

East Longmeadow Town Hall

60 Center Square

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

PRESENT: John Claffey, Chairman, Board of Selectmen; James Driscoll, Chairman, Board of Health; Gary DeLisle, Clerk of the Board.

Chairman John Claffey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. Hearing: Transfer of License of All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store, 199 North Main Street, Marty’s Wine & Spirits.

Public Attendees: A sign-up sheet for the general public was made available. No members of the General Public were in attendance. The BOS, N. Breault, former Marty’s owner Mrs. Smith, Attorney Levine (representing the new owners) and new owners Mr. and Mrs. Collins were present for the hearing.

J. Claffey noted all paperwork was in order. J. Driscoll asked if the Collins’ were in the liquor industry already. They replied, yes, that they also owned Lighthouse Liquors in Chicopee. J. Claffey noted he is familiar with the other store and knows it to be a clean, well-run run operation. Mrs. Collins will be onsite manager; Damien, their son will be on hand to give help, especially with wine sales; this will be a family-run business. They may consider changing the name to Lighthouse Liquors at some point, but since the name Marty’s is well recognized they are in no hurry. They wish to be respectful of their market. They do not plan any change in hours of operation. They are pledging the license in addition to transferring the tobacco permit as part of the package.

Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS vote to approve the transfer of the liquor license and tobacco permit; to include the pledge of license. J. Driscoll seconded.

Motion approved unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS

At this time, Jodi O’Brien, SWAT member, joined the meeting.

1. Trash Issues:* The BOS and J. O’Brien held a discussion of the provisions of the new Town trash program. N. Breault brought up the idea of perhaps hiring an intern to help with implementation; e.g. handling phone calls, delivering informational materials, distributing recycle bins, etc.

Action: N. Breault to continue working on developing a role for an Intern and report to BOS as appropriate.

(BOS Meeting, 5/26/05, continued)

Old Business

2. Town Warrant, Special Town Meeting, June 20, 2005

At this time, Town Counsel, Attorney James Donahue, joined the meeting. The BOS and TC held a general discussion of the three Articles received to date.

Action: N. Breault to work with TC to set Warrant.

3. Approval of previous Minutes*:

Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Minutes of 3/15/05, pending the change made in the Minutes to reflect that the BOS approved the Recommendation of the Police and Fire Departments, not the site plan itself. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.

Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Minutes of 3/29/05. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.

Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Minutes of 4/05/05. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.

Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Minutes of 4/13/05. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.

Motion G. DeLisle moved the BOS approve the Minutes of 4/26/05. J. Driscoll seconded. Motion approved unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

1. For Signature: FY ’05 Grant Application for “Pay As You Throw.”*

2. Ball field Dedication*: J. Driscoll brought up discussion of naming a Town ball field after Albert “Baba” Tranghese. All BoS members expressed interest in pursuing the idea. J. Claffey added the idea of naming a Citizen’s Award after him, too.

Action: J. Driscoll and N. Breault to follow up with TC about the procedure of naming ball fields.

Motion At this time, G. DeLisle moved the BOS adjourn. Seconded by J. Driscoll. Motion approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

APPROVED: BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2005.

Gary DeLisle, Clerk of the Board