November 12, 1991 Present: James R. Haggerty
Judith M. Murdoch
Robert M. Crowley
Robert H. Andrews
Warren C. Ellis
Board of Assessors met to announce that the Town is $4,127.60 under the excess levy capacity and they will sign the appropriate sheets for the DOR and set the tax rate within the next week or so as soon as receive approval from the DOR.
Mr. Dahlberg presented attested copy of the Town Meeting vote approving the Water Study Proposal to the Board to be submitted to the Legislature on behalf of the Town of Hanson.
Carole McCormack asked the Board to vote to support Plymouth County Retirement and to keep it separate from the State system. Mr. Andrews moved, 2nd Ellis to support the County system and to leave it under Plymouth County. Voted 5-0. Board also held a brief discussion regarding prepayment of taxes by going to the Collector's office or by sending a letter to the bank if the account is in escrow.
Board voted on motion by Andrews, 2nd Murdoch to allow the Girl Scouts to erect Christmas trees on the Town Hall green. Voted 5-0.
Mr. Ellis moved, 2nd Andrews to approve the minutes of October 8, October 15, October 22. November 5th is still being reviewed. 5-0 vote.
Chairman announced that Paul Vaitkus, Finance Committee, will meet with the Board next week.
Discussed the issue of the appointment of the Building Inspector. Mrs. Murdoch moved to create a committee to include the Executive Secretary, Planning Board member, Conservation Commission member, Water Commissioner, Zoning Board of Appeals member, Board of Health member, and David Bonney, present Building Inspector. 2nd Ellis. Voted 5-0. Noted this committee will submit 3 to 5 names for the Board's consideration.
Thomas Hall proposals for the clean up were considered. Board reviewed the memorandum put together by the Exec. Secretary. Discussed each proposal's strength and weaknesses as well as dollars and rates of each. Each member had comments and questions answered by either the Exec. Secretary or other members. Focus was on Camp Dresser McKee relative to the amount of money in a "not to exceed" figure. Mrs. Murdoch moved, 2nd Andrews to contact Camp Dresser McKee and ask for clarification of proposal re their fee. Board will take this issue p next Tuesday and make a decision. Voted 5-0.
Mr. Haggerty announced the Planning Board will attend the meeting next week to discuss parking issues relative to the coming railroad. A police officer will also attend.
Mr. Ellis and Mr. Crowley will submit the job descriptions for the Exec. Secretary and Police Chief at the next meeting.
Mr. Haggerty announced a meeting n November 25 with the Abington Board of Selectmen in Abington re local aid cuts for the South Shore. Also that there will be a meeting with the Recreation Commission on November 21.
Mrs. Murdoch moved to enter executive session under #3 and #4, 2nd Ellis. Roll call vote, unanimous.
Board adjourned from Executive Session at 10:00 p.m.
Motion to adjourn Murdoch 2nd Andrews Voted 5-0.
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Robert M. Crowley, Clerk
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