October 20, 1992 Present: James Haggerty, Chairman
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Chairman announced that the Whitman Hanson Businessmen's Assoc. will meet at T.J.'s Pub in Whitman on Rte. 18 at 7:30 a.m., 11/21/92.
On recommendation from Selectmen's Secretary Board voted on a motion from Mrs. Murdoch, 2nd Crowley not to use the sign board at the front of Town Hall until a cover can be placed on it. 4-0.
Chairman read letter of commendation for Paul Taber from a Dottie Woodward to be placed in his file.
Board also addressed a request from the Police Chief to appoint three special police officers mainly to assist in traffic for the Rte. 58 project. Chairman requested it be taken under advisement and be voted on Monday prior to Town Meeting. Chief has done background checks and strongly recommends these three individuals.
Chairman read press release from Police Chief concerning a serious crime which occurred at Shaws October 16 which had to do with an attempted purse snatch. Chairman outlined specific precautions to be taken by shoppers.
Board signed State Aid to Highways, Chapter 90, for $52,336. Board also asked the Highway Surveyor to give them an update on Rte. 58. Richard Harris explained that as a result of our meeting last Wednesday, the Contractor and the State agreed to start pulverizing at Shaws and work their way back up Indian Head St. Mr. Harris stated that both he and Exec. Sec. are monitoring the work on a daily basis and keeping in touch with the State Engineer and in the event that work is not progressing as fast as the pulverization, we will halt the pulverization probably up around the schools. He stated that we were attempting to handle each complaint as it comes in and there has been a noted improvement in the contractors response. Mr. Andrews asked a couple of questions concerning the water truck and some
particular pieces of property along Rte. 58. Mr. Harris stated he would look into it and again that any specific complaints should be funnelled through himself, the Exec. Sec. or the State Engineer.
Board reviewed two petitions for underground conduit on Indian Head St. by Telephone Co. and one by Eastern Utilities for two pole relocations. Motion by Andrews to grant both requests, 2nd Crowley, 4-0 vote.
The Chairman announced a request for a Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Whitman-Hanson to allow volunteers to solicit donations for the dollars for scholars campaign on the grounds of Maquan School on election day, November 3. Board voted in favor, Motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley, 4-0.
Board went into Exec. Session under #3 on motion by Crowley, 2nd Murdoch, roll call vote. 3-0-1 (Andrews abstaining)
In public session Chairman gave a brief explanation of the Charles George Trucking suit, its history, the Town's liability, $227,000, the insurance percentage, as well as a financing explanation (over ten years). Mr. Andrews moved to accept the decree and settlement document, 2nd Crowley, 4-0 vote. Chairman also stated he will make a statement on Monday at Town Meeting to explain the case.
Selectmen welcomed Emergency Communications Center Committee. Mr. Sutter, Chairman of the Committee, addressed the article which is being presented at the October Town Meeting. Mr. Sutter stated there are two parts to the article and the plan. One was the communications equipment and the second the personnel needed. He stated that the emergency communication services in our Town are currently very antiquated, primarily with no direct communication back and forth between the various depts. or safety personnel on the street. This would be built into the new system. New equipment would also upgrade the existing ability of present equipment by filing in any dead spots where police officers, firefighters or other Town employees are not accessible by radio. It would include a series of
electronic radio equipment as well as some construction and renovation to the Police Dept. involving installation of a security area to include building code updates as well as soundproof ceilings and carpeting in a small area. Part of equipment that would be purchased would be a voice recorder with a call back device which will allow all incoming and outgoing phone calls to be recorded. The whole system will be integrated and set up for E911 and will establish a good electronic communication system which will be compatible with future needs of the Town. The dispatching equipment will be purchased through the State bid list and the construction costs estimated by State certified estimator. Both chiefs mentioned they had plans to pick up a tty machine for people with disabilities. They hope the Board will support the personnel. Equipment costs for first year including construction for renovation approx. $45,411. Each year thereafter
would run $19,556 for four years. Mr. Sutter in closing stated he would hope the Board and Fin. Com. would support a separate line in the budget and establish a Communication Committee to oversee the operation.
Board voted to recommend each of the warrant articles as follows:
Motion by Second Vote Recommend
1. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
2. Andrews Crowley 0-3-1 no
3. Andrews Murdoch 4-0 yes
4. Murdoch Crowley 4-0 yes
5. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
6. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
7. Crowley Murdoch 4-0 yes
8. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
9. Andrews Crowley 2-1-1 yes
10. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
11. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
12. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
13. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
14. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
15. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
16. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
17. Andrews Murdoch 4-0 yes
18. Crowley Murdoch 3-0-1(A) yes
19. Crowley Murdoch 3-0-1(A) yes
20. Murdoch Andrews 4-0 yes
21. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
22. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
23. Andrews Crowley 3-0-1(H) Yes
24. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
25. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
26. Andrews Crowley refer to T.M. 4-0
27. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
28. Crowley Murdoch 4-0 yes
29. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
30. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
31. Murdoch Crowley 4-0 yes
32. Andrews Murdoch 1-3-0 no
33. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
34. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
35. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
36. Andrews Crowley 3-0-1(M) yes
37. Andrews Murdoch 4-0 yes
38. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
39. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
40. Andrews Crowley 4-0 yes
41. Crowley Andrews 4-0 yes
The Chairman decided to hold off on goals and objectives until the week after the elections, November 10.
Board voted to enter exec. session with Board of Health under #3. Motion by Crowley, 2nd Andrews, 4-0 roll call vote.
Motion by Crowley, 2nd Andrews to adjourn. 4-0 vote. 10 p.m.
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Judith M. Murdoch, Clerk
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