May 12, 1992 Present: James R. Haggerty, Chairman
Judith M. Murdoch
Robert M. Crowley
Robert H. Andrews
Warren C. Ellis
Chairman announced election taking place May 16 and the Town Meeting taking place on May 18. Urged people to come and vote and participate in Town Government. Also announced a listing of funds available from the State, Chapter 90, Chapter 70 and Lottery funds. Read letter from Highway Surveyor indicating four way stop signs installed at State and E. Washington Sts. Announced Rotary seeking applications for citizen of the year award. Announced press release from Council for Elder Affairs regarding covered dish supper scheduled for Camp Kiwanee. Also reminded Board members of five dollar registration fee for the Bed Race.
Board voted a request by Novak, Inc. to change from beer and wine common vic. to all alcoholic common vic. license. Motion by Andrews, 2nd by Crowley, 5-0 vote.
Board voted to transfer license from Wight and Luke to 14-58 Liquors, Inc. at 478 Liberty Street on motion by Crowley, 2nd Ellis. 5-0 vote.
Paul Vaitkus presented his monthly budget sheets and Board discussed and thanked Paul for the information he has provided the Town over the last year. Chairman indicated hopefully the sheets would be completed next year on the computer by the Town accountant.
Board voted Junk Dealer/Collector renewals. Mr. Crowley moved to grant, 2nd Ellis to P. & J. Thrift and Consignment, Josephine E. Kay, Susan Leahy, Charles Roderick. 5-0 vote
Motion by Andrews, 2nd Murdoch to appoint Susan Okerfelt to Recreation Commission, term to expire 1993, 50 vote.
Motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley to appoint Susan Okerfelt to Arts Lottery Council. Term to expire June 30, 1994, 5-0 vote.
Request from Whitman-Hanson Hockey Boosters Club for permission to hold bottle drive, June 13, drop off at Whitman-Hanson High School. Motion to accept request by Crowley, 2nd Ellis. As part of motion Mr. Ellis requested the hours of drop off at the High School. 5-0 vote.
Peggy Kitchenham of Housing Authority met with Board to discuss waiver of fees. After outlining the various projects under the direction of the Housing Authority, and providing the Board with the history of fees waived in the past, the Chairman indicated that the fees had not been waived for Maquan School or the Library Senior Center. Ms. Kitchenham explained and provided the Board with a copy of the grant application signed by then Chairman Judith Murdoch which indicated as part of the support of the grant, the Board of Selectmen would waive fees for the State grant programs. She indicated that those fees associated with gas, plumbing and electrical would be paid. The Building Inspector's fee will be waived. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Murdoch, 5-0 vote. The Building Inspector's fees will be waived
for the projects listed.
Motion by Crowley, 2nd Ellis, to enter exec. session to discuss contract with Exec. Sec., Fire Dept. and also litigation. Roll call vote. 5-0.
Board voted on motion by Murdoch, 2nd by Andrews to ratify the Fire Dept. contract. The Chairman proceeded to inform the audience of points of change within the contract. He addressed adding one man who would have the flexibility of scheduling, some working changes, shift coverage changes and finished it up by announcing an 8% increase for the Firefighters. Explaining that according to last years contract the firefighters were entitled to 4 and 2 and ended up with 2. They gave up the 4%. After brief signing ceremony, the Chairman thanked the Firefighters union for their professional approach to the negotiations.
Discussed Exec. Sec. contract. Motion by Crowley, 2nd Murdoch to ratify the Exec. Sec. contract. 5-0 vote.
Board discussed the issue of conflict of interest of the Exec. Sec. as brought out last week. Mr. Nugent pointed out that according to Counsel's letter and in conversation from a private standpoint there was no conflict whatsoever. From an official standpoint there would be no conflict if the Board decides to give permission for him to act in his official capacity in dealing with developers,. He also presented the Board with a letter which disclosed the fact that he was an abutter to the golf course project as recommended by Counsel. After brief discussion concerning the Boards opinions, motion by Crowley, 2nd by Murdoch, that the Board as recommended by Town Counsel issue a written determination that shall state that the interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity
of the services which Hanson may expect from the Exec. Sec. 5-0 vote, Mr. Haggerty asked this be typed and he would sign as quickly as possible. As part of the discussion, it was agreed upon that Mr. Nugent would provide the Board with memos concerning his activities in connection with the golf course project.
The Board reviewed the Annual Town Meeting and voted to recommend or not recommend the various articles as follows:
Article 1: Moved Crowley, 2nd Murdoch, 5-0 recommend
Article 2: Moved Murdoch, 2nd Ellis, 5-0 recommend
Article 3: Murdoch moved, 2nd Crowley, 5-0, recommend
Article 4: Andrews moved, 2nd Ellis, 5 -0,. recommend
Article 5: Crowley moved, 2nd Murdoch, 5-0 recommend
Article 6: Murdoch moved, Crowley 2nd to defer, 5-0
Article 7: Andrews moved, 2nd Murdoch , 5-0, recommend
Article 8: Murdoch moved, 2nd Crowley, 5-0, recommend
Article 9: Murdoch moved, 2nd Crowley, 5-0, recommend
Article 10: Murdoch moved, 2nd Ellis, 5-0, recommend
Article 11: Ellis moved, 2nd Crowley, 5-0, recommend
Article 12: Murdoch moved, 2nd Crowley, 5-0, recommend
Article 13: Murdoch moved, 2nd Ellis, 4-1, recommend
Article 14: Crowley moved, 2nd Andrews, 5-0, recommend
Article 15: Crowley moved, 2nd Murdoch, 5-0, recommend
Article 16: Ellis moved, 2nd Murdoch, 5-0, recommend
Article 17: Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis to defer, 5-0
Article 18: Crowley moved, 2nd Murdoch, 5-0, passover
Article 19: Ellis moved, 2nd Murdoch, 4-1, recommend
Article 20: Andrews moved, 2nd Murdoch, 4-1, recommend
Article 21: Ellis moved, 2nd Crowley, 5-0, recommend
Article 22: Murdoch moved, 2nd Crowley, 4-1, recommend
Motion to adjourn by Crowley, 2nd Ellis. 9:50 p.m.
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Robert H. Andrews, Clerk
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