Board of Warden and Burgesses
Draft Minutes of Regular Meeting ~ July 19, 2010
The
regular monthly meeting of the Borough Warden & Burgesses was called to
order at 7:35 PM by Warden
Public Comment:
1. Wendy Bury presented some concerns on behalf of the
merchants centering on available public bathrooms and on
2. Friends of
Discussion of a permanent/semi-permanent
sign on the square clarified that is not something appropriate, but instead
should be a notice placed on public bulletin boards such as the one outside
Tom’s News Stand.
The light posts on the square need
restoration/painting which is something that will be put as a future task for
the Borough maintenance crew and budgeted accordingly.
A few limbs need to be pruned as they are
somewhat of an impediment to pedestrians and some branches have fallen in
recent storms. Nick Reardon will take a
look and correct what needs to be done, but it was noted that this is a perfect
activity for the “Friends” as they can easily pick up any fallen branches. .
3. Rita McCreary
commented on enforcement of the nuisance ordinance and was advised to refer the
matter to the police when necessary.
Additionally, the issue of speed calming and drivers ignoring the
pedestrian crosswalks was discussed with suggestions again being forwarded
concerning yield signs and speed bumps.
Approval of Minutes:
On a motion by Burgess Scala, seconded by
Burgess Callahan, the minutes from the regular meeting of June 19, 2010, were
unanimously approved.
Administrative Assistant’s Report (Perry):
Clerk-Treasurer’s Report
(Souza):
Review of Bills: It was noted that for the next couple of
months there will be two financial reports reflecting the ending of the last
fiscal year and the beginning of the new one.
Correspondence: A
letter was received requesting street deterioration on
Warden’s Report:
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Fire(Scala): No report as the data was unavailable. However, the annual Lobster Bake will be held
on August 14, 2010, at the firehouse, and plans are being formulated for an appreciation
event to underscore the great service the volunteers of the departments give to
the community, particularly noting the untiring hours given during the
flooding.
Parks, Trees & Rights of Way (Park): It was noted that
permission for the signs on
Public Buildings(Callahan): Andy
Taylor will be upgrading the electrical system at Borough Hall and a persistent
bare spot near the entrance has been recently planted with grass.
Emergency Management, Sidewalks,
& Street Lights (Burgess):
Police, Public Affairs &
Communications (Burchenal): There were 35 incidents with no
discernible pattern of criminal activity.
Additionally, the recent concert at the Lighthouse was well attended and
there were no problems which is a testament to everyone concerned.
Old Business: none
New Business:
SBO-17 Planning and Zoning Commission and
Zoning Board of Appeals-renewed with no changes but with Burgess Callahan
clarifying that the Zoning Enforcement Officer is an employee of the Board of
Burgesses, not of the Zoning Board.
SBO-03 Parking-revised to include resident
permit needed if they are to park at Wayland’s Wharf.
A new ordinance regarding dumpsters and
dumpster permits was considered, modified, and will be posted for potential
adoption commensurate with statutory adoption procedures.
Other Business: Burgess McCreary noted that emergency egress from the Borough over
the railroad tracks at the end of Water Street appears to be permanently
blocked and questioned how that has come to be.
He asked that this be referred to the police chief when the Warden meets
with him later this week.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:37 PM – (moved
by Burgesses Callahan and Scala)
Respectfully submitted,