September 15, 1992 Present: James Haggerty
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews - 7:45 p.m
Joseph Frisoli
Mr. Haggerty announced that free cash has been certified in the amount of $206,500.
Mr. Haggerty announced the Persian Gulf eligibility rules as supplied by Veterans Agent Robert Arsenault.
Announced that the Businessmen's breakfast to discuss the Old Colony Train Line will be held at the Hitching Post on September 23rd at 7:30 a.m.
Board of Assessors, Warren Emerson, Wilbur Danner, and Steven DeDominici, and Assessor/Appraiser Cindy Long met with the Selectmen to hold the annual hearing regarding classification of properties in the Town of Hanson. This hearing must be held prior to the setting of the tax rate. Motion made to accept a single tax rate of $14.25 by Mr. Crowley, 2nd by Emerson, voted 7-0.
Regional School Committee and representatives (Dr. Avery, P;. Jones, D. Cadres, P. Devlin and R. Bancroft) met with the Board to discuss the Board's voting to bond the improvements to the track and parking lot at the High School. This would waive the requirement of holding a special town meeting. Motion by Murdoch that Board waive Town Meeting requirement and support the project as explained. 2nd Frisoli. 5-0. Prior to vote Dr. Avery explained the Town of Whitman had already agreed to waive the Town Meeting and if the Town of Hanson agrees, the School will go to bond counsel and get a recommendation of either a five or ten year bond rate. On a ten year rate which they would request, the payments would be approximately 30,000 a year. Dr. Avery explained that the Region currently sets aside
30,000 a year for capital issues, so this project would not effect the assessment for either town. He felt that state funds would offset any additional costs should there be an effect on the Towns. He explained this project included the entire school parking lot, the student parking lot which is currently dirt and a new parking area at the front of the school for administrative staff and visitors. It also included a new asphalt track with a special type of rubberized surface comparable to those tracks in a number of other school districts.
Bruce Chapman, dba Eastern Sales, met with the Board regarding his proposal to hold a Class II, Used Car Lot, in the area at 1 Liberty Street. 14 cars. Motion to approve Eastern Sales as submitted by Mrs. Murdoch. 2nd Andrews. Voted 5-0. Mr. Chapman stated that his hours of operation would be from 10 to 8, Monday through Thursday, 10 to 6 Fridays and Saturdays, and on occasion he may open Sundays from 12 to 6. He noted that this is less hours of operation granted through site plan to the previous permit holder. He did explain that he has another business in Easton and vehicle repairs and warranty issues will be addressed there.
Mr. Andrews moved, 2nd Crowley to allow the Whitman Hanson Soccer Boosters Bottle drive to be held on October 3, 9 a.m. to noon. Glen Ward requesting. Voted 5-0.
Mr. Crowley moved to appoint Laura Richter to the Arts Lottery Council, term to expire June 30, 1994. 2nd Murdoch Unanimous vote.
Chief Huska met with the Board. The Board discussed the EMT-I program. Mr. Haggerty stated that he and Bob Crowley had met to discuss this program with Firefighters and the Chief Monday evening. After explanations concerning the types of services that could be offered, he feels this would be a valuable program for the Town of Hanson. He also stated that he did not necessarily feel that by endorsing this program as a Board, it had to relate to financial costs. Mr. Crowley also spoke in favor of the program as did Chief Huska. Mr. Crowley moved that the Board of Selectmen support the EMT-I and EMT-D programs. Mr. Frisoli 2nd'd. 5-0 vote.
The Board also discussed the lingering issue of the ambulance. Again Mr. Haggerty informed the other Board members at the meeting with the Firefighters on 9/14 both he and Selectmen Crowley rode in the ambulance as passengers and both were dissatisfied with the ride. They agreed with the position of the Union and they felt the Board should take some action. Mr. Crowley made a motion to notify the ambulance company that we are dissatisfied with the ambulance and would like to have it replaced. 2nd by Murdoch. 5-0 vote. Mr. Haggerty asked Mr. Nugent to attend a meeting scheduled with the ambulance company on 9/21.
Chief Huska discussed his goals and objectives. Board made minor comments and told him they would review. He also submitted some information on the ambulance as well as some articles to be presented at Town Meeting. Due to time constraints the Chairman indicated he would review the articles at the closing of the warrant.
Board of Library Trustees met with the Board to discuss a $50,000 EOCD Grant to incorporate twelve new members into the ABLE Network. Mr. Crowley moved to support, 2nd Andrews. Voted 5-0.
Request for one day liquor license received from Samuel Osias, 37 Dartmouth Street, Somerville, Ma. 02145 for outing at Camp Kiwanee on Sunday, September 20, noon to 6:30 p.m. Sale is for all alcoholic beverages. After discussion, Mr. Crowley moved to accept, 2nd Murdoch. Voted unanimously.
Paul Vaitkus discussed the Finance Committee's proposed budget philosophy for FY93. He outline Fin. Com's position The Board members agreed with the fin. com.;s philosophy and both committees will keep it i mind as they go through the warrant articles for the October Town Meeting. Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley to vote request of a walkathon to benefit friends of Abbie fund. Event to be October
Prior to exec. session Mark Vess addressed Board and asked if there would be an appropriate time for citizen input. Mr. Haggerty stated that the exec. session was a result of a request to meet with the Board by Andrew McCarthy and the Board had invited Mr. McKenna to attend. If there was anything to be discussed publicly, it would be done after the exec. session. exec. Session under #2, to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. Roll call vote. 4-0-1 (Mr. Andrews not voting.)
In open session, Mr. Haggerty announced that the exec. session the Board discussed with Mr. McKenna and Mr. McCarthy events surrounding August 30. Both Mr. McCarthy and Mr. McKenna stated that there were satisfied with the meeting and that all issues were resolved. The Board announced that one vote was taken to place a letter of reprimand in Mr. McCarthy's file. The Chairman read the letter into the record. At that point Mr. Vess asked to be heard. He stated that through this complaint a number of details have come to light to the Towns people and he felt that the Board to address these issues and remove Mr. McCarthy. At that point the Chairman stated to Mr. Vess that the Board has taken appropriate action and it was a 5-0 unanimous vote after hearing the facts as opposed to Mr. Vess'
allegations to go forward with the letter to Mr. McCarthy. Board discussed the King's Landing Earth Removal Permit, motion by Crowley to approve, 2nd Frisoli, 5-=0 vote.
Mr. Andrews stated a Mrs. Kearney, Union Park Street, would like permission to take down some pine trees that abut her property on Town Land. She would pay the costs. She feels these trees are threatening her property if they come down in a storm. Motion by Crowley, 2nd Murdoch to approve trimming or taking down the trees subject to tree warden approval.
Motion to adjourn by Andrews, 2nd Crowley, 5-0 vote.
Joseph Frisoli
Clerk
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