June 23, 1992 Present: James R. Haggerty
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Joseph Frisoli
Mr. Haggerty read a letter regarding the construction of Rte. 58 which briefly outlined starting date of approximately two weeks and explained that the Board would attempt to announce updates as construction continues.
Chairman also read letter from Recreation Commission/Fire Dept. Association who are involved in the Fourth of July festivities taking place at both Camp Kiwanee and then at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Green with a bonfire starting at 9:00 p.m.
The Board met with Red Cross Rep. Joanne Imbriglio to discuss the Red Cross contract. After clarifying issues of control of buildings, preference given to Hanson citizens, and control of emergency personnel, the Board voted on motion by Frisoli, 2nd Murdoch, 5-0 to sign the contract.
Mrs. Ellis presented the Board with $3,000,000 in T.A.N.'s. She explained interest rate varied from 3.39% to 3.5%. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Frisoli, 5-0 vote to sign.
Fire Chief discussed letter from Greenwood Associates concerning the new ambulance. Chief Huska stated that Greenwood has agreed to put a new suspension in our ambulance in an effort to reduce the gvw rate from 24 to 25,000 to approximately 17 to 18,000. If that does not serve the purposes of the Town or meet with our approval, Greenwood is prepared to offer the Town a brand new ambulance, however it should be noted it would be smaller and on a Ford chassis. Motion by Andrews, 2nd Frisoli, to accept letter from Greenwood and proceed, 5-0 vote.
Paul Joyce, from the Hanson Insurance Committee, made a presentation to the Board outlining a list of concerns in reviewing the insurance policies. He explained to the Board they would be working with the Exec. Sec. and saw no need to change from the current agent at this point to accomplish the best coverage possible for the Town at the lowest cost.
Pat Garner addressed the Board concerning the application for gravel removal permit by United Cape Cod Cranberry Co. He presented the Board with a map and outlined the area to be worked on. He explained this was in preparation for the addition of the new bog and a majority of materials excavated would most likely remain on site. However, they felt a willingness to comply with the Town's requirements. The Board had some concerns which it articulated to Mr. Garner and decided to postpone granting of the permit until July 14. The Board is checking with the Water Dept. and Town Planner to see if there would be any effects on the aquifer from either physical or from a zoning standpoint.
Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Andrews to designate Parking Clerk as the Town Clerk, 5-0 vote.
Exec. Sec. gave report on Whitman-Hanson School lease. He related to Board that those changes outlined by our counsel have been incorporated and at a meeting with Counsel representing the High School the final copy of the lease has been produced. After reviewing the lease the Exec.. Sec. assured the Board that all the concerns outlined by the Town have been met. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Frisoli, to sign lease. 5-0 vote.
Annual appointments: Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Crowley to vote Kopelman & Paige, Town Counsel 4-1 vote, Andrews negative. Chairman read list of election workers and motion by Murdoch, 2nd Andrews to vote as read, 5-0.
Annual request under Mass. General Laws, that the Board of Registrars be granted an exemption from holding registration sessions in the 3 precincts. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Crowley to allow the exemption. 5-0 vote.
Board voted to reappoint Police Officers, Peron, Andrews, Nawazelski, Savage, Daley and Snow for three year terms. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Frisoli. 5-0 vote.
Board read letter from Chief Berry which recommended the reappointment for one year of Special Police Bill Strait, Dan Blais, Donald Buckley, Pat Fiella, and Ron Clark. The Chief recommended that these reappointments be subject to a physical administered by the Town. Motion by Frisoli, 2nd Andrews, to institute the Chief's recommendation of having physicals taken by the parttime police officers. 5-0 vote. Discussion also encompassed the full time police officers and it was agreed that it was a contractural matter, worth looking into.
Board voted to appoint those special police officers listed subject to completing and passing a physical. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Andrews. 5-0 vote.
Motion by Andrews, 2nd Frisoli to accept TIP list with the addition of State St. Bridge.
Requesting letter go to JBL Bus lines requesting him to meet with the Board on July 14 to explain his proposal.
Mr. Dahlberg made presentation to Board requesting their reconsideration of the reappointment of Ms. Kuchinski and Mr. Ellis to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Dahlberg pointed out what he considered to be flaws and misstatements in the proceedings of the previous Selectmen's meeting. Mr. Dahlberg referred to Frank Romano who presented the Board with a petition of over a 1,000 signatures in support of the reappointment of Ms. Kuchinski and Mr. Ellis. Mr. Haggerty addressed various concerns of Mr. Dahlberg and then asked other Board members if they cared to comment. Mr. Andrews read a letter from the Mass. Assoc. of conservation Commissions into the record and the Board entertained a motion to reconsider the non-appointment of Ms. Kuchinski. Motion by Mr. Andrews, 2nd Mrs. Murdoch. The Board
entertained comments from the audience. Mr. Romano spoke, Mr. Vess spoke, Miss Kuchinski spoke, Mr. Boyd spoke, and various others. Mr. Haggerty addressed many of the comments made on behalf of the Board. He defended his position and explained that his vote was based on his own personal observations of Miss Kuchinski's conduct. Mr. Crowley commented on his rationale and answered questions directed at him by Mr. Vess. The Board moved to vote which was 2-3 (Andrews and Murdoch in favor) motion failed. Board at that point recognized Brian Gaffey. Mr. Gaffey submitted in writing resignations of Tom Smiley, Tom McSweeney, himself, and stated that Elton Smith's may follow. The Chairman stated that he would take up the disposition of the resignations at a meeting to be held on July 2. Mr. Boyd expressed his concern on the resignations and hoped something could be worked out between the Con. Com. and the Board of Selectmen. Mr.
Haggerty agreed.
Mr. Frisoli made a motion seconded by Crowley to accept the resignation of Warren Ellis. After brief discussion it was agreed by the Board that all resignations would be dealt with on July 2. Mr. Frisoli withdrew his motion and Mr. Crowley withdrew his second.
Motion by Frisoli, 2nd Crowley to grant the request of the Hanson Fire Association for a one day all alcoholic license for July 4 5 to 11 p.m. on the Town Hall Green. 5-0 vote.
Board proceeded with discussion concerning Snow Street. Board was responding to a letter from Alan Dias which Mr. Haggerty read into the record. Mr. Dias pointed out in letter that previously Board of Selectmen had voted not to allow anyone to make repairs on paper streets in the Town. He pointed out that Robert F. Andrews of 915 Monponsett St.,. Hanson, had been putting loam and seed on Snow Street for a lawn. After some discussion amongst the Board members, Mr. Andrews and Mr. Dias the Board felt the best approach was to have the entry way to Snow Street and the bounds marked. The Board asked the Exec. Sec. and Highway Surveyor to observe the opening of Snow Street and perhaps mark the entry way (note: in discussion in exec. session later in the evening, the Selectmen decided that the entry
way to Snow Street and several bounds along Snow Street should be staked and marked by a surveyor. The Board suggested that Exec. Sec. contact Bernie Monroe. The Board agreed they would continue discussion of the Snow Street issue on July 14th and at that point would decided if they felt Mr. Andrews was encroaching on Town property.
Exec. Sec. reported by giving his outline of his hearing and vacation policy - copies of which have been given to the Board several days prior for them to review. He explained that his hiring policy included the dept. heads in the interview and selection process even though technically in the clerical contract it was his decision, he would abide by the recommendation from any dept. head. With regard to vacation policy, the Executive Secretary pointed out the concerns raised last spring by a Board and stated as a result of those concerns, there was a new form that was submitted by employees to request vacation and at all times that form is approved and signed off by the dept. head having jurisdiction over that employee prior to his receiving it. Once it is received in the office, the decision is made regarding
granting the vacation time, keeping in mind the dept. head's recommendation. The Exec. Sec. then discussed scheduling of staffing with the new fiscal year coming on. He explained to the Board that the secretary to the planning board was leaving and taking a position at the Police Dept. He explained that there are several vacancies currently within the clerical union, those being Planning Board secretary, Board of Health secretary, additional hours needed in Conservation Commission, secretary to Town Clerk and Assistant to Town accountant. He said at this point he would recommend to the Board that 21 hours be taken from the Treasurer/Collector's office operation. The rationale for this was that with the regionalization of the school systems, eh felt that there should be a 30% work load decrease within that office setup. He noted that previously even with the schools, that office had run and functioned with a cut of 14 hours. He felt the
additional seven hours should not impact the office functions. Mr. Nugent said he had spoken with the T/C and explained his views and asked her to respond to the Board. It was his understanding that she had already spoken wot the Chairman, he was not sure if she had spoken to the other members. With the 21 hours from the Treasurer/Collector's office and the 28 hour vacancy created in the planning board office, Mr. Nugent hoped to fill both the Board of Health and the Planning Board positions shortly after the first of July. He stated he was hoping that one of the current employees from the Treasurer/Collector's office would be utilized to fill the vacancy in the Planning Board however, he did note that the number of hours worked in any office and the level of services provided to the community are management decisions and it would be the choice of the Board of Selectmen whether to cut 21 hours from Treasurer/Collector's office or not. He answered
several questions from Board members regarding the particulars of going through the process. Motion by Judy Murdoch to accept the hiring policy, the vacation policy and the office scheduling recommendation of the Executive Secretary. 2nd Frisoli. 4-1 vote (Andrews opposed).
Board also discussed the Holiday for fourth of July. It was explained the clerical staff was taking the Holiday on the Monday. Motion by Frisoli, 2nd by Andrews, that the clerical staff take the holiday on Monday. The discussion extended to the Administrative staff, following discussion re concerns of Treasurer and Town Accountant, motion by Frisoli, 2nd by Andrews, that the Administrative staff shall celebrate the holiday on Monday as well, other than the Town Accountant who shall work on Monday. 5-0 vote.
Requests for action - Chairman read letter from Mrs. Pierson to place speed limit signs on Snow Street. As in the past the Board is referring the request to the Police Dept. asking for response by 7/14.
Also Board asked for letter from Water Commissioners outlining a schedule for the work on Main Street.
Mr. Haggerty presented Mr. Andrews with a petition containing approximately 50 names. The petition addressed comments made by Mr. Andrews in the newspaper and outlined the petitioners concerns regarding the remarks. Mr. Haggerty stated to Mr. Andrews he felt he should handle this individually.
Mrs. Murdoch moved to enter Exec. session under #3, pending litigation. 2nd Crowley. Roll Call vote. Unanimous.
Motion by Frisoli, 2nd Crowley to leave exec. session. 5-0
Motion to adjourn by Crowley, 2nd Frisoli, 11:00 p.m.
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Robert Crowley, Clerk
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