August 7, 1990 V-Mark A. Vess
Judith A. Murdoch
Pamela A. Fasci
Robert M. Crowley
C-William P. Dynan-8:50
Discussed interpretation of the Highway/Water Contract and the necessity of laying off an employee. Discussed the need of laying off five positions in the Clerical Unit effective August 10, 1990, and based on actions that may be taken at Wednesday night's session of Town Meeting perhaps an additional 1 1/2 person. Mrs. Murdoch moved to take the proper action and to institute layoffs. 2nd Fasci. Voted 4-0.
Board of Selectmen also discussed sending a letter of intent to the Hanson Fire Department to negotiate layoffs because of possible ambulance cuts at Town Meeting. Mrs. Murdoch moved and 2nd by Fasci to send letter to Fire Dept. notifying them that the Board would like to set up a meeting to negotiate and discuss impact of such cuts. Voted 4-0.
Vice Chairman Mark Vess read Amendments of the Town "Traffic Rules and Orders of Article V, VII, VIII,also read proposed amendments for Articles for "yield" and "Left Lane Must Turn LT" signs.
" ARTICLE V, SECTION 1, PARKING
1. Main Street Northeasterly side from Monponsett St.
Southeasterly 160 ft., Northwesterly 16
Southwesterly side from Monponsett St.
Southwesterly side from Monponsett St.
2. Winter Street Westerly side from Liberty St.
Northerly 200 ft.
ARTICLE VII, SECTION 1, ONE-WAY STREETS
1. Town Hall Driveway (Liberty Street @ Winter St.)
Easterly direction.
ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 10, ISOLATED STOP SIGNS
1. Indian Head St. (Rte. 58) @ Maquan St. (Rte. 14)
2. Forest Terrace @ Whitman St. (Rte. 58)
3. Holly Ridge Drive @ Whitman St. (Rte. 58)
4. Perry Avenue @ Whitman St. (Rte. 58)
5. Bay State Circle @ Monponsett St. (Rte. 58)
6. Katydid Lane @ Indian Head St. (Rte. 58)
7. Indian Trail @ Indian Head St. (Rte. 58)
8. Gorwin Drive @ Liberty Street (Rte. 58)
9. High St. @ County Rd. (Rte. 58)
Note: Existing stop signs at High Street and County Road, and Winter Street N>B> onto Route 58, should be deleted when construction is completed and new controls in place.
LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT
1, Monponsett St. (Rte. 58) For drivers Northbound
@ Main St.
2. Indian Head St. (Rte. 58) For Southbound drivers
@ Main Street
3. Maquan Street (Rte. 14) For Westbound drivers
@ Indian Head St.
4. Liberty Street (Rte. 58) For Eastbound drivers
@ Winter Street
5. Liberty Street (Rte. 58) For Westbound drivers
@ County Rd. (Rte. 14)
and High Street
YIELD SIGNS
1. Monponsett St. (Rte. 58 WB) onto Main Street.
2. East Washington St. @ Liberty Street (Rte. 58)
Mrs. Fasci moved to amend and adopt the amendments to the Town Traffic Rules and Orders. 2nd by Mrs. Murdoch. Board voted 4-0.
Mr. Vess read letter sent by Planning Board to Secretary DeVillars at Executive Office of Environmental Affairs regarding the siting of the Old Colony Railroad Station in the Town of Hanson. Discussion followed. Planning Board is in favor of alternative site at the junction of Rtes. 14 and 27. This will be brought back on August 21.
Fire Chief Huska met with the Board to discuss ambulance options. He would request exec. session under collective bargaining and security of the Town involving the Fire Dept. Mr. Vess noted they wished to discuss the ambulance itself, not the service. Mrs. Fasci asked about the contract in effect on the ambulance. She would like length of contract. Chief noted bid has been signed, but does not know if lease purchase has been entered into. Contract signed in May for $94,000 (approx) with Frontline Emergency Vehicles in Florida. Mrs. Fasci noted money problem, is there an escape clause or default clause in contract. Chief cannot say. Chief noted payment has not been made yet. Mrs. Fasci requested Town Counsel check contract in event have to go into other areas, if no
service, all areas should be explored. Mr. Nugent will verify, but noted this was Town Meeting vote, and approved by Counsel. When bid a vehicle, will not lose money, could sell for at least what paying for it. Chief noted how ambulances progressed to this level. Chassis is heavier on this one. Rural depts. use bigger units. There are four types can get, all would meet specs., 2-3 of types would not be conducive for Hanson. Mrs. Murdoch noted better to cancel than to take delivery and then sell. Mr. Vess thought supplier may be more likely to look at this if knew we had no money. Chief has never dealt with something like this and suggested again Town Counsel review the contract.
Mrs. McCormack, Treasurer/Collector reported on House Bill 5003 in Committee on taxes which will prohibit 2 1/2 overrides more than twice a year. Looks favorable. Hopefully next week will have bond rating from Moody's who are waiting for the conclusion of Town Meeting.
Hanson Business Association request received. Mrs. Murdoch read letter of request (on file). They would like speakers to appear from the Town Hall at their meeting and/or designate a representative. Meeting on Sept. , 1990 at the Hanson A. A. Mrs. Fasci will attend. Mrs. McCormack noted they really need good input from Town Officials. Mrs. Murdoch suggested that Mrs. McCormack also attend.
Mr. Nugent requested the Board to read the "current mail", there is information that does not necessarily need to be read at meetings, but is available. After reading, Selectmen generally initial corners.
Board received resignation from Raymond C. Fish, Whitman St., "Due to both personal and professional considerations, I hereby formally resign from the Hanson Recreation Commission. At such time in the future that circumstances permit, I would be honored to serve on the Committee once again. Until that time please contact me whenever I can be of service to the Camp in any other way." Mrs. Murdoch moved to accept his resignation. 2nd Fasci. It was noted that the Chairman of the Commission has a recommendation on a person to appoint. There is also a list of those people who were not appointed that may choose to be considered. Board voted unanimously to accept resignation. A letter will be sent to Mr. Fish.
Received a letter re dedication of the Hanson Industrial Park from Robert C. Brown, Sr. (on file) reminding the Board about decision previously taken to dedicate the Park to Robert C. Andrews. Mr. Nugent noted in 1985 article voted at Town Meeting for this. Mr. Andrews had spearheaded this project. As the Board was developing the area, this decision was made, but ran out of funds. Mr. Brown is asking to revive this and move forward. Not sure if funds available for bust or stone, but could dedicate the Park and suggestion made at one point to change roadway name and to put some type of small recognition sign. Mr. Dynan arrived and assumed Chair. He noted the name was changed to Commerce Center. Mr. Nugent will look to see if money remains in the article, he had gotten prices, but
Board felt Larry Andrews should not pay for any of this out of pocket. Mrs. Murdoch asked how many businesses and asked if they might be willing to contribute. Mr. Nugent commented that a kiosk had been installed, and businesses have not even put their names on that. Mr. Vess solicits businesses for Memorial Day Parade, and would feel these people might be generous. Mr. Dynan recommended looking into this. Mr. Dynan asked why Industrial Park funds could not be used to pay for signage.
Mr. Nugent requested the filling of the position of Exec. Assistant. He had previously given Board members background and his recommendation, Nancy Salemme, who is the current secretary of the Planning Board (2 1/2 yrs) Mr. Dynan read: "After receiving two applications for the Exec. Assistant to the Board of Selectmen and interviewed the same, I would like to strongly recommend Nancy Salemme for this position. I would recommend based on the experience and ability starting salary be set at 19,500 through June 30, 1991." This had been posted with job description. Mr. Vess is still concerned about the job search. It was pointed out that Town Bylaw states if no qualified applicant is received internally, then may advertise outside. Mr. Crowley noted Mr. Vess had stated both
qualified, based on review, and that bylaw states if no qualified applicants. Cannot go outside. Sec. 8C of Town Bylaw. Mr. Dynan feels this is good to promote from within. He would go with recommendation of Exec. Secretary. Mr. Crowley would move that the Board fill the position of Exec. Assistant with the person recommended by the Exec. Secretary with starting salary of $19,000. 2nd Murdoch. Mrs. Fasci will not vote for the person recommended based on educational background and letters of reference. Her other problem is that she feels whomever is appointed should begin at minimum of $18,500. Entry level set by Town Meeting in the range. The account has $16,400 left to fund at base of $18,500. August 13 needs that amount. This is not same work incurred with clerical positions. Mr. Nugent feels last week Board voted 32,000 for Water Superintendent, far above entry level. He had been acting in the
position for a time. Person recommended brings 2 1/2 years experience. Calls for more recognition. he would recommend minimum for outside hiring. Mr. Vess reiterated that could get more for money from outside. Mr. Dynan noted person recommended is working near highest level of Union classification. Person is at 9.52 per hour. Raise is not out of line. Mr. Crowley found his 19,000 as a compromise. Solution is to start the person on August 20. Mr. Nugent would clarify numbers from Town Accountant. Mrs. Gomez verified the amount in the budget. Mr. Dynan feels Exec. Sec. should have been given this information before the meeting. Mrs. Fasci feels that going into Town Meeting with funding problems and this should be recognized. Went over salary figures and starting dates. Mrs. Murdoch has no problem with salary, but wants person to start as soon as possible. Mr. Nugent suggested that he could ask
Union permission to start person a few days early. It is a slow time upstairs. Mr. Dynan would not feel that a Union person should perform any of these duties. Mr. Vess asked if there were a probationary period. answer 90 days. Mrs. Fasci asked hours. Mr. Nugent expects person to work hours that needs to be here. 8:30 to 4:30 and Tuesday night meetings. Always given person some type of comp. time for night meetings. 35 hour week. Trying to get away from comp. time on hour to hour basis. Mr. Crowley amended his motion to starting date of August 20, 2nd Murdoch. Board voted 4-1 (Fasci opposed).
Discussed posting of the position held be the Union person and impact on the layoffs. Mrs. Fasci moved that the union position be posted, effective Wednesday. 2nd Vess. Mr. Nugent noted that this position does not come under the Board of Selectmen for hiring. Union may not allow this position to be filled. Layoffs effective August 10, employees leaving the Town, after that date if vacancy remaining, do draw from the layoffs. Mrs. Fasci still feels the position should be posted. After further discussion, Board voted unanimously to instruct the Exec. Secretary to post the position.
Mr. Vess gave update on progress of Recycling Committee. There is to be a "waste oil" collection shortly at the Transfer Station. Discussion ensued.
Moved by Mrs. Murdoch to enter executive session under #3 and #4 to discuss security of the Town and deployment of manpower and also to discuss contract negotiations re Lt. Williams. 2nd Fasci. Polled Board. Unanimous. Will adjourn from exec. session.
Meeting adjourned at:
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Mark A. Vess, Vice-Chairman William p. Dynan, Chairman
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