April 7, 1992 Present: James Haggerty, Chairman
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Warren Ellis
Brief presentation by Treasurer/Collector re Safety Committee. She asked that the Board accept the Committee as originally outlined and to add to it two names who volunteered and came forward. Motion by Andrews, 2nd Ellis, to accept Safety Committee as presented by Treasurer/Collector, 5-0 vote.
Discussed taxi license for Ambassador Motor Cars. Explained to Board that Mr. Dann unable to make meeting due to last minute commitment. This license involves 6 vehicles, limosines, business has gone through site plan approval, and the concerns of the Board of Health have been met. No taxes or fees owed. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Crowley. Voted 5-0 to grant license.
Chairman suggested a notice be sent to all departments that warrant for Special Town Meeting will close on April 21st. Articles must be submitted by then and in proper form.
Board decided to put off discussion of setting new dates for Annual election for one of the warrant articles until next week.
Board voted 5-0 on motion by Crowley, 2nd Ellis, to set polling hours from 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. on 5/16 for Annual Town Election.
After reviewing letter from Mr. Harris in which he outlined his support for Eastern Utilities request. Board voted 5-0 on motion by Andrews, 2nd by Crowley, one joint pole location to be relocated on Monponsett St. at South
St.. A hearing was not required for this.
Chairman commented re Police Chief Interviews held Saturday and stated that the Board should be prepared to make a choice this evening. He spoke briefly about the process and the Search Committee and stated that the process was accomplished in a professional and thorough manner. As a result he felt we have two strong candidates to choose from. He asked the Board members for their comments. Mrs. Murdoch stated she agreed with the Chairman having been part of the process, she felt it was very fair and detailed. Mr. Andrews stated he would like to add to the list three names, Joseph Larken, Philmore Wiley, and Russell King. He was asked if that was in the form of a motion and replied yes, he felt these names would be added as they were police officers in the Town. 2nd by Ellis. Brief
discussion. Mrs. Murdoch asked Mr. Andrews if he realized one of the persons he recommeded had not even applied for the position of Chief. Mr. Andrews replied that he felt the Board, as the appointing authority, had the right to add names to the list. Vote was 2-3, motion failed. Mr. Crowley stated that he was satisfied with the process and that the two candidates interviewed were certainly a final testimony to the Search Committee. He stated that the commitment of the committee and the MMA assessment had certainly proved themselves. Motion by Mr. Crowley to appoint Eugene Berry as Hanson's next Police Chief. 2nd Ellis. 5-0 vote. Question from audience by Mr. Dahlberg. He called into question the process concerning the posting requirements per the bylaw. The Chairman responded by saying that the position was posted not only in the Police Station but the Town Hall as well. And that two resumes were
received from internal candidates - one a full time, the other a part time police officer and furthermore both those candidates were interviewed by the Search Committee prior to other interviews being conducted. Mr. Haggerty assured Mr. Dahlberg the Committee had followed the bylaws.
The Chairman responded to a letter from Dr. Avery, Superintendent of Whitman-Hanson Reginal High School explaining some last minute procedural requirements of the Teacher Deferral. Mr. Haggerty summarized the letter which simply said the Board must vote to allow the Regional School to accept the 1/12 teacher deferral for FY93. Moti
on by Mr. Crowley, 2nd Andrews, 5-0 vote.
Mr. Crowley asked the Board if he could ask Mr. Richard Aubut from So. Shore Hospital on May 5 re Advanced Life Support Paramedic Service which may be available to the Town free of charge.
Board set hearing date for Elena's Restaurant, 1 Crowley, 2nd Andrews for April 21, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. The Chairman noted that there should be some type of letter referencing proposed liquor license in reference to the Church also abutters should be notified.
The Board agreed to postpone numbering of the Warrant articles and also setting a date for the Annual election and an amount for the Police revolving fund until next week.
Exec. Sec. reported that we are putting together articles for the Special Town Meeting, have met with Police Dept. and Town Accountant and agreed on figures and source of revenue to offset shortfall in the dept. He has also met with Town Accountant and discussed with Fire Chief same issues. So far other articles to cover areas such as unpaid bills, transfers, and completion of projects such as clean up of Thomas Hall. Exec. Sec. stated he was happy to report strong possibility of adding money to stabilization fund which would further improve our financial outlook over the course of the next fiscal year. He also updated Board on Thomas Hall issue by stating monitoring wells put in place and he wished to thank the Water Dept. for their cooperation in the installation and water testing to be conducted.
He read a note to Board from Ply. County Selectmen's Assoc re dinner meeting on Thurs. April 23 at the Barker Tavern in Scituate. Informed Board members office would be happy to make arrangements if need be.
Exec, Sec, again metioned issue of warrant articles. Specifically the numbering of the articles. Although the Board did not choose to number the articles the Chairman stated they would like to have the financial articles immediately following the budget article, number 5, followed by bylaw changes and finallly by zoning article changes. He stated he would place the articles in that order and submit next week for review.
Chairman addressed two other requests. Paul Nawazelski requests parade permit for Memorial Day Parade. Motion by Andrews, 2nd Crowley, 5-0 vote.
Also request by Citizens Scholarship Committee to place thermometer on Town Hall property. Motion by Crowley, 2nd Ellis, 5-0 vote.
Crowley moved to enter executive session under #3, for contract negotiations for non-union personnel, 2nd Ellis, 5-0 roll call vote.
Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
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Judith Murdoch, Clerk
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