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Board of Selectmen agenda, Feb. 11, 2013

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The Board of Selectmen plans to meet Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at 7:15 p.m. in the Selectmen's Chambers, 2nd floor, Town Hall.

Before they do, the Budget & Revenue Task Force is to meet at 6 p.m. Selectmen's agenda*:


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7:15 p.m.
1. Proclamation for Jay Kaufman
        Kevin F. Greeley, Chair

2. Update: Selectmen Awards Committee
        John W. Hurd, Committee Chair

7:30 p.m. Public Hearing

3. Request:  Wine & Malt License
        La Posada Restaurante, owner Magdalena Pizarro, 1312 Mass. Ave.

FOR APPROVAL

4. CONSENT AGENDA (one vote required for approval of all items)
        a.      Minutes of Meetings:  January 28, 2013
        b.      REAPPOINTMENTS
                 Disabilities Commission
                Maureen St. Hilaire
                (term to expire 1/31/2016)
                 Historical Commission
                Patrick Guthrie
                (term to expire 1/31/2016)
                 Library Trustees
                Francis Murphy
                (term to expire 1/31/2016)
                 Open Space Committee
                Elizabeth Karpati
                (term to expire 1/30/2015)
                Jane Auger
                Lisa Decker
                (terms to expire 1/31/2016)
        c.      Approval:  Arlington Enrichment Collaborative 5k Fundraiser, 4/28/13
                Diana Weisner, M.Ed, Executive Director, AEC
        d.     Request:  One Space On Street Overnight Parking @ 306 Forest Street
                Kristin Chalmers
                (tabled from 1/28/13 meeting)
        e.     Request:  One Space On Street Overnight Parking @ 34 Swan Place
                Kendall Libby
                (tabled from 1/28/13 meeting)
        f.      Request: One Day Beer & Wine License, 3/8/13 @ Robbins Library, ' Books in Bloom'
                Ryan Livergood, Director, Robbins Library
                Patsy Kraemer, Arlington Garden Club

5. Discussion: Robbins Library Card Signup Challenge
        Ryan Livergood, Director, Robbins Library

APPOINTMENTS

6. Appointments: Arlington Committee on Tourism and Economic Development
        Paul Dredge
        William Lyons
        Bob Radochia
        (terms to expire 2/2016)

7. Report: Leaf Blower Bylaw Amendment Recommendation
        2012 Special Town Meeting Leaf Blower Committee

TRAFFIC RULES & ORDERS/OTHER BUSINESS
8. Discussion: Parking Problems @ Regent Theatre
        Leland Stein, Richard Stavros, Regent Theatre

9. Request: One Space On Street Overnight Parking @ 22 Swan Place
        Roberta Lasnik
        (tabled from 1/2/13 meeting)

10. Request: 'No Parking Here to Corner' Sign @ 106 Paul Revere Road
        Adlar Su
        Kate Radville     
11. Discussion: Overnight Townwide Parking Regulations
        Steven M. Byrne, Selectman

12. ABC Stormwater Flooding Board, Designation of Alternates
        Adam W. Chapdelaine, Town Manager

WARRANT ARTICLE HEARINGS

        Article 10      Bylaw Amendment/Junk Dealers and Collectors
        Article 11      Bylaw Amendment/Use Regulations Public Land/Property
        Article 12      Bylaw Amendment/Town Meeting Electronic Voting
        Article 17      Overnight Parking Fees
        Article 18      Daytime Parking
        Article 24      Acceptance of Legislation/Compensation of Retirement Board Members
        Article 25      Acceptance/Small Personal Property Exemption

Correspondence Received
                                                                     
Sheri Baron and Maria Romano: Withdraw Bates Road Sign Request
                
Polie Chief Fred Ryan: Pedestrian Accident

Scott Smith, TAC: Crosswalk @ Egerton Road and Herbert Road                 

Alan Jones, 1 Lehigh St.: Standardized Covered Recycling Bins

Elaine Alexis, 50 James St.: Request Memorial Plaque for Judy Pearson

Executive Session

Next scheduled meeting of BoS Feb. 25, 2013.


 


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