February 25, 1992 Present: James R. Haggerty
Judith M. Murdoch
Robert M. Crowley
Warren C. Ellis
Chairman read several announcements. Rte. 58 bids were opened and work will commence late in the spring. Stated Board, working with Highway Surveyor, would put bi-monthly news releases together to allow the business community to plan as work progresses.
Also announced Moderator has appointed 5 members to the Insurance Committee and that committee will be working to assist the Board in analyzing and recommending insurance coverage for the Town.
Read announcement from Coalition for Hanson which outlined a donation drive to be held at the Library Senior Center on February 29 sponsored by the Friends of Library and Friends of the Senior Center in an effort to generate funds to raise a new flag pole and purchase a flag for the new facility.
Chairman announced, prior to discussion on the boat races, that he would not tolerate any personal attacks or derogatory comments from either the proponents or opponents. Recognized Paul Nawazelski who went into a dialogue concerning the boat races and how he feels this has gone beyond the intent of providing entertainment for the Town's people. He stated in many ways this issue has become a personal issue with many people. He stated that until both sides could sit down amicably and discuss the issues pertaining to the pond and the noise, he felt it was useless to attempt to continue with the request. At that time Mr. Nawazelski withdrew the request for the boat races by the Hanson Firefighters Assoc.
Motion by Crowley on request of Stephen J. Luke and Melville Wight for transfer of liquor license from K-Way, Inc. to Stephen J. Luke and Melville Wight, Partners to hold hearing on March 17 at 7:30 p.m., 2nd Murdoch. 4-0 vote.
Motion by Murdoch to approve the request for junk dealers/junk collector license by Peg Ryan dba Octavia's. 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote.
Motion by Crowley, to accept the request from citizens scholarship foundation for door to door on April 11, and April 12. 2nd Ellis. 4-0 vote. Note added if this group again requests a toll booth operation, that they bring someone in directly to the Board.
Motion by Crowley, 2nd Murdoch to sign Warrant for Primary election on March 10. 4-0 vote.
Board took action on accepting minutes. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Murdoch, to accept January 14. 4-0. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Crowley to accept with changes, January 21. 4-0 vote. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Crowley to accept minutes of Jan. 28 but to clarify at each point where Camp Dresser takes place it is in reference to Thomas Hall. 4-0 vote. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Murdoch to accept minutes of Jan. 30. 4-0 vote. Ellis asked to hold minutes of February 4. Motion made by Ellis to accept minutes of Feb. 11 as amended. 4-0 vote. Motion by Ellis, 2nd Murdoch to accept minutes of Feb. 18. Voted 3-0-1 Crowley abstaining as absent.
Board accepted Safety Policy presented by Exec. Secretary. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd Crowley, to accept and adopt for the Town of Hanson the safety policy as presented. 4-0 vote.
The Exec. Sec. at that time mentioned the next step will be to expand or create a safety committee and that the Treasurer/Collector who has been working with MEGA and attending several of their meetings will assist in putting together those candidates interested in serving on that committee. The Chairman indicated we should contact each department and department head in creating that committee.
The Exec. Sec. brought to Board's attention the need of transferring money into the Fire Dept. The Chairman asked if the Fire Chief would report to the Board next week.
Mr. Crowley would like to have the Fire Chief outline his weekly expenses in overtime over the past year detailing any week where we spend over a thousand dollars. The Board would also like the balances of each line within the Fire Dept. and the Fire Chief's breakdown of his budget. They would like to have Chief report this at their next meeting.
Mrs. McCormack explained to the Board their need to make a decision on whether to vote for or against involvement in the State Workmen's Comp. Trust Fund; however, our involvement could create an assessment liability for the Town that the State has not yet spelled out. The Board deferred any decision on this matter until next week and asked the Treasurer/Collector to continue to research and put together some information on the effect the program will have not only on the Town but the employees.
The Board discussed three evaluation processes that were submitted by Mr. Crowley and Mr. Ellis. It was suggested by Selectman Murdoch that the Board adopt the evaluation process from the Town of Norton. Mr. Crowley concurred and Mr. Haggerty concurred. Motion by Murdoch, to accept the Norton evaluation tool and to begin negotiations with the Exec. Sec. also to send a copy of that evaluation tool to the Wage and Personnel Board with the suggestion that they incorporate it into the bylaws for administrative people. 2nd Crowley. 4-0 vote.
Motion by Crowley, 2nd Murdoch, to enter executive session under #3, 4-0 roll call vote.
Returned to public session. No votes taken.
The Chairman asked exec. Sec. to plug into budget process a line B under transportation in which we would reflect the cost of non-mandated bussing.
Mrs. Murdoch moved to adjourn, 2nd Crowley. 9:15 4-0 vote.
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Warren Ellis, Clerk
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