April 14, 1992 Present: James Haggerty, Chairman
Judith M. Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Warren Ellis
Mr. Cadres, Chairman of the Police Chief Search Committee, read a letter received from the Office of the District Attorney re a violation of the open meeting law which took place on March 12. (Letter on file) The meeting had been posted as an emergency. The Assistant Attorney General determined that it was not an emergency and that a violation occurred.
Mr. Crowley made a motion to dissolve the Police Chief Search Committee, 2nd Ellis. Voted 4-1-0 (Mr. Andrews opposed)
Paul Taber, Cable T. V. Committee, passed out a report of a meeting with the Cable Company. He spoke of the possibility of using part of the old library as a studio. Motion by Mr. Crowley to meet with Continental to discuss reduction of the performance bond as requested by Continental. 2nd Andrews. Voted 5-0.
Mr. Ellis moved to accept the minutes of March 24, 2nd Andrews. Voted 5-0.
Motion by Mr. Crowley, 2nd Ellis, to accept the minutes of March 3, with corrections, March 10, March 17, March 22 and March 31, with corrections. 2nd Ellis. Voted 5-0.
Motion by Mr. Ellis, 2nd Andrews, to appoint Richard Moody to the Council for Elder Affairs. Term to expire on June 30, 1992. Voted 5-0.
On the request of the Council for Elder Affairs, Mr. Crowley moved, 2nd Andrews to proclaim the week of May 24th as Senior Citizen Week. Voted 5-0.
Board voted on motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley, to permit the Easter Sunrise Services to be held on Town Hall grounds on Sunday, April 19. Voted 5-0.
Mr. Ellis moved, 2nd Crowley to approve the following Sunday Licenses (for the sale of ice cream, soda water, etc.):
Stripes General Store, Family Room Restaurant, Charter Marketing, Olde Hitching Post Restaurant, Cataldi's Restaurant, Al L. McCarthy Pub, Shaw's, Alfred's Place, Hanson American Legion Post #226, J. J.'s Pub, Hanson Bowladrome, Village Mini Mart, Phil's, The Cafe Deli, Santoro's, Berry 'n Ice Cream. Voted 5-0.
Eastern Utilities requested an easement on Fallon Point Road to better service their Edison customers. Highway Surveyor, Richard Harris investigated and finds no problem with this. Mr. Andrews moved to grant the easement, 2nd Crowley, voted 5-0.
On motion by Andrews, 2nd Ellis, Board voted 5-0 to set the figure for Article 15 of the Annual Town Meeting, Police Revolving Fund, at $15,000.
After much discussion, Mr. Andrews moved, 2nd Crowley, to set the date in Article 12, Annual Town Meeting, for the Annual Town Election as the Saturday after Town Meeting. Voted 1-4-0 (Mr. Andrews affirmative). Motion defeated.
Mr. Crowley moved, 2nd Ellis to hold the Annual Election on the last Saturday in April. Voted 4-1-0 (Mr. Andrews opposed).
Eugene Berry, new Police Chief for the Town was introduced.
Mr. Crowley moved, 2nd Andrews to enter executive session under #3, negotiations (non-union personnel). Roll call vote. unanimous.
After some time called Mr. Berry into session.
Mr. Haggerty announced that the Board had come to agreement with Mr. Berry on the contract. The salary will be $47,000 per year. The starting date will be May 18th and the contract will be for three years expiring on June 30, 1995.
Mr. Ed Hommel met with the Board re Civil Defense matters. He had spoken with the Red Cross and had a shelter questionnaire. It was suggested that the Red Cross contact person come in to talk with the Board and Mr. Hommel.
Mr. Crowley moved to adjourn. 2nd Andrews. 9:04 p.m. Voted unanimously.
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Judith Murdoch, Clerk
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