May 5, 1992 Present: James R. Haggerty, Chairman
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Warren Ellis
Introduced Vincent Sica who presented to the Town a framed copy of a document, the surrender articles of World Ward II of the Japanese signed on the Battleship Missouri. Chairman Haggerty accepted the framed document on behalf of the Town and indicated he would like to have it placed in the new historic room at the new Library. Motion made by Crowley, 2nd Ellis to accept the gift from Mr. Sica and to hang the document at the new Library. Voted 5-0.
Chairman announced on behalf of the Hanson Food Pantry concerning an event to take place on Memorial Day, May 25th at 11:30 a.m. (check in time) race to begin at 1:00 at the Shaw's Parking Lot. The event will consist of a tri-town bed race. Proceeds to go to the Hanson Food Pantry. Chairman read a release from the organizers outline the demands of the Hanson Food Pantry over the past 3 or 4 mo;nths noting that from January through April the number of meals increased from 1100 to 2500. And although monthly increase in donations, the funds are now depleted. The organizers of the event, Peg Ryan, Marie Hanlon and Anne LaDue are available to answer any questions and take any donations or register any teams that wish to enter. Board of Selectmen issued a challenge to the Whitman Board of Selectmen
to enter the bed race. Board voted to send a letter on motion by Murdoch, 2nd Crowley to challenge the Board of Selectmen of Whitman. 5-0 vote.
Board introduced Paramedic Peggy Cas from So. Shore Hospital, Director of Paramedic Program, and Director of Nursing, Mary Higgins to discuss a program which is being offered from So. Shore Hospital to the Town which would provide a paramedic response team to assist the Town. Ms. Cass outlined the program and explained not a transport program, that originally it was being organized for 5 Towns and was being expanded to 5 or 6 more towns in proximity to So. Shore Hospital. That there was a contract to be signed with the Hospital. Billing would be done separate other than medicare patients. Hospital personnel would offer advanced training on EMT D and EMT I programs as well as offering training on advanced techniques to Hanson Firefighters free of charge and the ability for continued upgrade of education for
the department would be recognized. Upon being questioned Ms. Cass also pointed out that it is not a requirement to transport to So. Shore Hospital. The patients care is the utmost concern. They would follow the procedure that the patient is not stable they would be transported to the nearest facility available. If stable, they would honor whatever request made by the patient and after that they would follow the ambulance protocol established by the fire department. It was agreed that the fire chief and Bob Crowley along with the fire department rep. would meet with Ms. Cass to discuss the program in detail and get back to the Board.
The Chairman introduced Arthur Thevinen and Steve O'Grady to the Board noting that they were the auditing firm that had recently completed the Town Audit for FY 91. The Chairman read the auditor's management letter as well as the comments and responses from the various departments and in some cases departments were present to represent themselves. Mr. Thevinan commented at the end of the discussion fo the management letter that he was happy to report that those items outlined in the management letter should be compared to simple housekeeping items and the Board should be very happy that the financial aspect of the Town operation is being run very well and the procedures being utilized competently. In comparison with other communities, Hanson should be extremely satisfied with the performance of their management
people. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Crowley to accept the auditor's report, 5-0.
Board discussed recommendation by Building Inspector Robert Grover to appoint Mr. Dennis Johnson, as Assistant Bldg. Inspector. After brief discussion, motion by Andrews, 2nd Ellis, to make a one year appointment. 5-0 vote. Mr. Andrews noted he would hope after a year the Building Inspector would be able to find someone from in Town who might be better suited.
Paul Dias annual renewal of auctioneers license. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Crowley. Pending taxes all paid. 5-0 vote.
Request for one day liquor license. Friday, May 15, 8 to 11 p.m. at Cap Kiwanee. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Crowley, 5-0 vote.
Board reviewed articles for the Special Town Meeting.
Chairman read an outline for the scheduling of the Rte. 58 project. He described starting date of June 2nd, noted the contractor, noted the storage of materials in Town and at the Town barn. He also asked that a copy of the outline be sent to the Hanson "Business association and that by-weekly they be updated.
Under requests for action - Chairman noted request by 20 residents that a 4 way stop sign be installed at State and E. Washington St. This requires a vote of the Board to instruct the Highway Surveyor to install the sign. Motion by Crowley, 2nd Ellis to approve the request. 5-0 vote.
Mr. Andrews requested that the Bldg. Inspector investigate property burnt on Boston St. and Hanson Court.
The Building Inspector outlined the condemnation process, a committee set up consisting of himself, the Fire Chief and the Highway Surveyor. They will ultimately make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen based on the condition of the building. Mr. Andrews also asked the condition of the chain link fence at Hancock Field be looked at.
The Chairman asked the Exec. Sec. contact the Building Inspector and request an inspection of those sites over the next couple of days.
Executive Secretary updated board on status of Thomas Hall cleanup indicating that the results of the monitoring wells was in and forwarded to DEP for final disposition. As soon as soils can be tested the soils will be removed from the site.
Also discussed with the Board a letter addressed to him from Kopelman and Paige which he had requested re the possibility of a conflict of interest as it relates to the Arboretum Country Club project. The Board requested to be able to review the letter over the next week and discuss at the next meeting.
Mr. Ellis asked the Board to discuss briefly the minutes of the meetings in April. He made a motion to accept the minutes of April 4 and April 14. 2nd Murdoch. 5-0 vote. Motion by Ellis to accept April 21, however wanted to add the word unanimous at the end where adjourned 2nd Murdoch, voted 5-0 to accept. Voted 5-0 on Motion by Ellis, to accept minutes of April 7 with correction noted to add maker and 2nd of adjournment. 2nd Murdoch.
Chair asked Exec. Sec. to contact Red Cross re their letter to attend a meeting and to check with counsel to have a brief addendum added to lease agreement with school for use as a shelter.
Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Crowley to adjourned. 5-0 vote.
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Robert H. Andrews, Clerk
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