February 9, 1993 Present: James Haggerty
Judith Murdoch
Robert Crowley
Robert Andrews
Chairman read letter from Jordan Hospital regarding advanced life support service for the Town of Hanson. It was agreed that Exec. Sec. would try to set up meeting with representatives of Jordan Hospital and Selectman Robert Crowley along with Fire Chief and himself.
Chairman also read press release from Disabilities Committee which is asking for input and comments to be mailed to the Selectmen's Office prior to March 5.
A letter was read from Mr. Morway which outlined his attendance at a meeting in E. Bridgewater concerning a proposed convenience store and gasoline station at the corner of Rtes. 27 and 14 proposed by Mr. John Ridder. Mr. Morway's letter stated that he felt the gas station in that location could be deterimental to the Town of Hanson's water supply and that he felt the Town of East Bridgewater along with the Towns of Pembroke and Halifax had in the past informally agreed to work together in an effort to protect each others water supply.
The Chariman began discussion concerning those budgets under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Exec. Sec. discussed the Selectmen's budget with regard to the Clerical staffing. He stated that there is a demand for some secretarial time for Conservation and in looking at the office structures and speaking with the Board of Selectmen he put together a study outlining his recommendaitons. After speaking with staff as well as each dept. head, he was prepared to recommend some cuts in hours in some departments and some additional hours in some departments. The major intent was to provide a secretary specifically designated for each office since it has been well proven that sharing secretaries has not worked. He mentioned to the Board that he would like to place this plan in effect based on his
approval and would simply delay one part regarding the Planning Board Secretary since the Town Planner is on maternity leave at the time. The Chairman noted there was a memo submitted by the Board of Health stating their concerns. Library Director stated that she would like to ask the Board to support upgrading the Assistant Library Director and support filling that position. They stated they would have to receive a letter in order to negotiatie with the clerical union.
All depts. to include building, Board of Appeals, Conservation, Dog Officer, Recreation, Town Accountant, Treasurer/Collector, Police, Communications and Fire made presentations of their budgets outling specifically any increases. The Board of Selectmen asked a variety of questions concerning particular budgets. It was their position to listen to the rationale for any changes in budgets and at a later date after discussions amongst themseles, the Exec. Sec. and Fin. Com. they will be prepared to recommend various budgets.
Specifically several particular items were discussed. It was agreed that the Board of Selectmen would support the Dog Officer's budget which incorporated Dog Officer and Animal Control Officer in one budget. The Board has directed the Dog Officer, Chairman of the Board of Health, Exec. Sec. to meet and to prepare a job description as well as refine the budget concerning an Animal Control Officer.
Recreation - has requested the positions under their control be listed under Wage and Personnel. It was explained that would have to be done through the Wage and Personnel Board.
Communications - Chief Berry presented the Communications budget. It was brought to his attention by the Chairman that either a budget item or a separate article should come forward for the Annual Town Meeting which addresses the annual lease payment for the communications equipment.
The Board also took action on a request for an alternate member for the Board of Appeals. Motion by Crowley, 2nd Murdoch to appoint Atty. Casey to the Board of Appeals as an alternate member. Voted 3-1 (Andrews no)
Exec. Sec. passed around copies of the Fire negotiated impact memorandum to be signed by the Board. It has already been signed by the Fire Dept. Board signed.
Exec. Sec. explained that all Town reports are in and in the process of being printed and will be reviewed in several weeks.
Explained that the Dept. heads are looking forward to meeting on the 16th to review the Dept. Head plan. Chairman asked that the Library Trustees be invited to attend the meeting on the 23rd to discuss their budget. Board agreed that Exec. Sec. should call Wage and Personnel to find out what they are doing and also contact Town Counsel to find out if the Board can step in in their place.
Chairman wants notice to all departments to renew revolving accounts which means placing the articles in the Annual Town Report.
Chairman instructed Exec. Sec. to call Dispatcher Judy Hatch to set up negotiation dates for himself and Mrs. Murdoch.
Chairman announced that on Thursday, the 11th of February the Hanson Rotary Club is sponsoring an Aids awareness program in the evening at the Hanson Library/Senior Cneter. All citizens of the Town are welcome.
He would like to set up meeting after the 23rd with our representatives.
Mr. Andrews made a motion for the Board of Selectmen to send a letter of thanks to Craig Spratt for his work concerning Thomas Hall. 2nd Crowley. 4-0 vote.
Motion to adjourn Crowely, 2nd Andrews. 10:10
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James Haggerty, Chairman
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