April 21, 1992 Present: James Haggerty, Chairman
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Warren Ellis
Chairman read outline of liquor license criteria, number of licenses available in the Town in each class. He stated reason why fee is $800 is because it is prorated, annual fee 1200. Each Board member reviewed their copies of application. All materials turned in. Abutters notiifed. Chairman read letter from Baptist Church stating they had no problem with the restaurant. Motion made by Crowley, 2nd Ellis, to grant the All Alcoholic Common Victualer liquor license at 252 Main street to Elena's Restaurant, Peter Cimorelli, Mgr. Voted unanimously.
Board dealt with request of Hanson Housing authority to waive fees for various projects. Chairman read letter from the Authority as well as response from Building Inspector's Office stating there was always a minimum of $175 charged. Exec. Sec. explained to Board that on projects such as these which generally require more than one inspection, $175 represents a token amount of money to offset costs. The gas, electrical and plumbing inspectors will not make any inspections unless fees are set. The Chairman noted on one of the projects outlined, would normally cost 300-400 for a permit. The Board did not take action on request. At the suggestion of Mr. Ellis, notify all departments involved and ascertain their opinion. The Chairman suggested that perhaps a Board or Committee in the Town if
they are concerned with this issue, should present a bylaw change at the October Town Meeting. After hearing from other Boards or Committees, the Selectmen will act on this next week.
The Chairman clarified an article contained in the warrant concerning a zoning change. He read from Chapter 40A, Section 5, the statute which outlines those persons committees, boards or groups which are eligible to submit zoning bylaw changes. He hoped that that would satisy the concerns.
Board acted on a request from Hanson Youth Baseball for their annual parade to be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Crowley, 4-0 vote. Rain date to be 4/26.
Chair also read request from Hanson Boy Scout Troop 34 to go door to door to sell candy from April 29 to May 10 during daylight hours only. These funds help defray the cost of sending the boys to summer camp. Motion by Crowley, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
Read Bylaw Committee's letter, which outlined the concern with a number of articles and bylaw changes in the upcoming Town Meeting. Comment made by Mrs. Murdoch regarding the concerns expressed, she felt that due to quorum issues and financial restraints of the Town that is what has led to the variety of articles at any Town Meeting. The Chairman indicated that perhaps in the future we would try to get back on track with the intent of the bylaw.
The Board voted at 8:02 to close the warrant on motion by Crowley, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote. At that time the Board read each one of the articles and voted seperately to accept or not the following articles as recorded below:
1. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis on 12,000 from Voc Ed Trans to Voc Ed Tuition. 4-0 vote.
2. 2,500 and 1,000 to Police Expenses. Ellis moved, 2nd Crowley. 4-0 vote
3. 13,495 and 6,600 for two cruisers. Murdoch moved, Ellis 2nd. 4-0 vote.
4. sums of money to Police Wages. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
5. sum of money to Fulltime Firefighters salaries. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
6. sums of moeny to Thomas Hall Cleanup. Moved by Ellis, 2nd Crowley. 4-0 vote.
7. 2300 for computer hardward and software. Ellis moved, 2nd Crowley, 4-0 vote.
8. unpaid bill. Murdoch moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
9. 110 to bldg. insp. wages. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
10. 400.00 to Engineering. Crowely moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
11. 300 to Wire Inspector. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
12. 912 to Clerical wages . Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
13. 400 to Disposal Area Wages. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
14. money to restore Town records. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
15. 30,000 for Water Dept. emergencies. Murdoch moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
16. Water dept. land purchase. Murdoch moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
17. money to stabilization fund. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
18. Sum of money to legal account. Murdoch moved, 2nd Crowley. 4-0 vote.
19. 10,000 to Veterans Aid. Murdoch moved, 2nd Crowley. 4-0 vote.
20. sums of money to resurface and sealcoat various streets. Crowley moved, 2nd Elis. 4-0 vote
21. 500 to Highway Wages. Ellis moved, 2nd Crowley. 4-0 vote.
22. Recreation Commission, 9-7 members. Elis moved, 2nd Crowley, 3-1 vote.
Mr. Haggerty commented that he would not vote in the affirmative for those articles he feels should be in the October Town Meeting.
23. Accept MGL 40-21D. Murdoch moved, 2nd Ellis, voted
3-1.
24. Water Restriction Bylaw. Murdoch moved, 2nd Ellis. Voted 3-1.
25. Accept MGL C40-22F. Ellis moved, 2nd Crowley to passover until October. 4-0.
26. To amend the Wage & Personnel Bylaw. Ellis Moved, 2nd Crowley to passover until October. 4-0.
27. Water Dept. authority to use own counsel. Murdoch moved, 2nd Ellis. Voted 2-2, did not pass. (Not on warrant)
28. Wage and Personnel Bylaw changes. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0.
29. 4,000 from F.D. expenses to reserve fund. Ellis moved, 2nd Crowley. 4-0.
30. 3,000 for VNA. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
31. Conservation Article. Crwoley moved, 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
Boaqd discussed numbering articles, motion by Crowley, 2nd Ellis to number articles as they appeared in printout, noting changes by combining monetary articles together and placing stabilization as the last one and deleting those articles not voted to be on the warrant. 4-0.
Mr. Ellis made comment about recycling day which is May 2 with a rain date of May 9 at the Fire Station for motor oil only.
The Board indicated that there was a notice of the recycling committee being held on Wednesday.
Mrs. Murdoch moved to enter executive session under #3, negotiations, 2nd Crowley. Roll call vote.
Motion to adjourn by Ellis, 2nd Crowley. 4-0 vote.
9:10 p.m.
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Judith M. Murdoch, Clerk
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