Minutes of April 4, 1995 Selectmen Meeting
Selectmen Attending: Charles Flynn; Joseph Frisoli, Chair, Peter
Jones; and Catherine Kuchinski, Clerk. Also: Joe Nugent,
Executive Secretary to Board of Selectmen.
I. Meeting opened: Frisoli called the meeting called to order at
7:10pm requesting a moment of silence for the death of District
Attorney William O'Malley. All remarked that DA O'Malley served
this County well. His enthusiasm and caring attitude will be
sorely missed. Police Chief Berry will attend the funeral and
the DARE students will have posters at the wake this evening.
II. Sign Bills and Warrants and Read Correspondence: (1) SEMASS
Letter regarding Spring clean-up and the proper disposal of
items. Frisoli requested the letter be posted. Kuchinski
requested Nugent to contact SEMASS and CYN Oil for recycling day
parameters. (2) Shadowing Day at High School: Mrs. Clancy sent
letter thanking Chief Berry for participating. Other Town
employees who participated were Treasurer/Collector; Fire Chief;
and the Police Dept has participated for three years. (3) Letter
of Commendation: South Shore Women's Center sent letters of
praise for Sgt. Gredler, Officer Andrews and Officer Savage for
their assistance March 29, 1995 at a domestic violence incident.
Motion 4/4/95.1: move to place this letter of commendation in
each police officer's file. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn.
Motion carried 4-0.
III. Lions - Request for Town Hall for Carnival: Ken Sharland and
Warren Emerson requesting the use of the Town Hall grounds for
the Annual Carnival for September 21 -24, 1995. Motion 4/4/95.2:
move to allow the Lions the use of the Town Hall grounds for
requested time period. Motion by Kuchinski with second by Jones.
Motion carried 4-0. Town Hall water hook-up will be provided.
IV. Signing Negotiated Contracts: (1) Police Chief -Kuchinski
noted the changes in the three contract effective July 1, 1995 -
June 30, 1998. Motion 4/4/95.3: move to sign the negotiated
contract with the Police Chief (Eugene Berry). Motion by
Kuchinski with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. (2) Police
Lieutenant - Frisoli outlined this new contract which will be for
two years (through June 30, 1997). Motion 4/4/95.4: move to sign
the negotiated contract with the Police Lieutenant (Russell
King). Motion by Flynn with second by Jones. Motion carried 4-0.
(3) Highway Department: Jones explained the three year contract
(July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1998) with salary increases at 2%;
a 2/2 percent split in the second year and 3% for final year of
contract and modest increases for the clothing and license
reimbursements. Motion 4/4/95.5: move to sign the negotiated
contract with the Highway Union. Motion by Kuchinski with second
by Jones. Motion carried 4-0. Tom Pepe in to sign the contract.
John Bradshaw in Florida getting married.
Police Chief Berry informed the Board that January 1996 is a
tentative date for the Lieutenant to attend the FBI Academy at
Quantico, VA which would enhance his managerial skills.
V. Baseball Parade Permit: Mrs. Munstis of Hanson Youth Baseball
has requested permission for a firetruck parade for the Baseball
players from Town Hall to Boteri Field for Saturday, April 22,
1995 at 12 noon. The Chief, the union and Mrs. Munstis will
continue to work out details in a safe manner. Motion 4/4/95.6:
move to issue a parade permit for as requested - Saturday, April
22, 1995. Motion made by Flynn with second by Jones. Motion
carried 4-0.
VI. Notices: (1) Factory Pond: ConCom meetings occurring on this
issue; (2) Brook Street Site: Water Department holding meeting
for current available information on the proposed project. (3)
Street Lighting: Industrial Park lighting needs improvement.
Site to be looked at and it was suggested to carry forward with
the formal dedication of the park in the memory of Robert C.
Andrews as voted by Town Meeting.
VII. Capital Improvement Plan: Mrs. Sutter informed the Board
that the CIC has reviewed the plan and wishes to change the
priority of Factory Pond Dam to FY96 at $35,000 and work with
other Boards for long term item strategy. Jones indicated his
desire that the space study co-ordinate with ADA Committee
especially since ADA is out for bid. Motion 4/4/95.7: move to
accept the presented Capital Improvement Committee Report. Motion
by Flynn with second by Kuchinski. Motion carried 4-0.
VIII. Recommendation on Annual May 1995 Town Meeting Articles:
Meeting to be held on Monday, May 1, 1995 at 7:30pm at the
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School with Town Elections to be May
13, 1995 at the Maquan School beginning at 10AM and closing at
7PM. Motions to Support will be made by Jones with seconds by
Flynn and notation of presentation assignments. All items
correspond to the May 1995 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Typo
corrections to be made in preamble. Motion 4/4/95.8: move to
support Article 1. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion
carried 4-0. Frisoli to present. Motion 4/4/95.9: move to
support Article 2. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion
carried 4-0. Flynn to present. Motion 4/4/95.10: move to support
Article 3. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried
4-0. Motion 4/4/95.11: move to support Article 4. Motion by
Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Jones to
present. Motion 4/4/95.12: move to support Article 5. Motion by
Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Kuchinski to
present. Correct title of a Fund to be verified. Motion
4/4/95.13: move to support Article 6. Motion by Jones with
second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. (Charles George Trucking).
Frisoli to present. Motion 4/4/95.14: move to support Article 7.
Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion
4/4/95.15: move to support Article 8. Motion by Jones with second
by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Kuchinski to present. Motion
4/4/95.16: move to support Article 9. Motion by Jones with second
by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion 4/4/95.17: move to support
Article 10. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried
4-0. Motion 4/4/95.18: move to support Article 11. Motion by
Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion
4/4/95.19: move to support Article 12. Motion by Jones with
second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion 4/4/95.20: move to
support Article 13. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion
carried 4-0. Gasoline bids due April 25th. Motion 4/4/95.21:
move to support Article 14. Motion by Jones, second by Flynn.
Motion carried 4-0. Jurisdictional question to be clarified.
Motion 4/4/95.22: move to support Article 15. Motion by Jones
with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion 4/4/95.23: move
to support Article 16. Motion by Jones, second by Flynn. Motion
carried 4-0. Motion 4/4/95.24: move to support Article 17.
Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion failed 2-2 (Frisoli
and Kuchinski). Item is the copier for the police. Not believed
to be capital expenditure. Motion 4/4/95.25: move to support
Article 18. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried
4-0. Motion 4/4/95.26: move to support Article 19. Motion by
Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion
4/4/95.27: move to support Article 20. Motion by Jones with
second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion 4/4/95.28: move NOT
TO RECOMMEND Article 21. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn.
Motion carried 4-0. Motion 4/4/95.29: move to support Article
22. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0.
Motion 4/4/95.30: move to support Article 23. Motion by Jones
for discussion with second by Flynn. For the Motion to be
presented at the Town Meeting, "any written contract" must be
corrected and have specific wording given. Motion carried 4-0.
Flynn to present. Motion 4/4/95.31: move to support Article 24.
Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Murdoch
to present. Motion 4/4/95.32: move to support Article 25. Motion
by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Murdoch to
present. Motion 4/4/95.33: move to support Article 26. Motion by
Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion
4/4/95.34: move to support Article 27. The expected monies to be
in the $18,000 to $20,000 range to cover for manpower . Jones
wants language worked on for next year. Motion by Jones with
second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion 4/4/95.35: move to
support Article 28. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion
carried 4-0. This allows for continuation of road work. Motion
4/4/95.36: move to support Article 29. Motion by Jones with
second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion 4/4/95.37: move to
support Article 30. Motion by Flynn with second by Kuchinski.
Motion carried 4-0. Jones to present. Article recommended by
the auditors report. Motion 4/4/95.38: move to support Article
31 was withdrawn and changed to a Motion to Hold until next
meeting. Motion by Jones, second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0.
More information to be known at the upcoming Water Department
meeting. Motion 4/4/95.39: move to support Article 32. Motion
by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0. Motion
4/4/95.39: move to HOLD Article 33. Motion by Flynn with second
by Jones. Motion carried 4-0. Members need to read solicitation
by-law carefully. Motion 4/4/95.40: move to HOLD for further
information Article 34 and Article 35. Motion by Kuchinski with
second by Jones. Motion carried 4-0. Kuchinski to effect meeting
of the Street Lighting Committee on these articles.
Correction was noted which needed to be made to the Article on
Elections. The one-year seat to be vacated needed to be added to
the content of the Article. Motion 4/4/95.41: move to support
Article 36 as corrected. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn.
Motion carried 4-0.
Board recessed at 9:05PM for the last warrant sheet to be
correctly typed for formal signing by the Board of Selectmen. At
9:15PM, the Board came back into session. Motion 4/4/95.42:
move to sign the May 1995 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion by
Kuchinski with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0.
IX. Action Requests: (1) Budgets: requested verification that the
negotiated contracts were in the FY96 budget. (2) Thank you to
Boy Scouts: Kuchinski requested a letter of thanks go out to Boy
Scouts for their excellent clean-up job around the Town Hall Pond
on April 1, 1995. (3) Thanks to Anniversary Committee: Kuchinski
thanked Karen Downey, Sylvia Redpath, Estelle Smith and Stacy
Martikke for their efforts in making the 175th Anniversary Ball a
wonderful evening. Frisoli thanked Kuchinski for her efforts
chairing the entire Committee.
X. Executive Secretary Report: (1) Route 58: Nugent noted that
State is making efforts to settle all disputes; Corbeels, Water
Dept and Police detail monies remain. Rep. Marini attended a 2
hour meeting with McCabe and Gil Alegi. Loam to be added to
intersections and road sides; asking for retainage for 7-8 months
after road is supposedly finished. State seeking damages because
last August was the completion date, but Todesca has appealed.
Continuing problems are intersection light sequencing, Dunkin
Donuts tripping the light changing; hook-up to the fire
department and signage. (2) Building Inspector: Mr. Grover is
retiring at end of fiscal year. (3) Testimonial for Charlie Mann:
Thursday, April 6th at Lantana's to honor his years of service.
Motion 4/4/95.43: move to issue a Citation of 18 Years Service as
a Representative for the Town. Motion by Jones with second by
Flynn. Motion carried 4-0.
XI. Special Town Meeting Warrant: Motion 4/4/95.44: move to
close the Warrant for the May 1995 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Motion by Flynn with second by Jones. Motion carried 4-0.
Selectmen must sign the warrant on April 11, 1995 for posting.
XII. Appointment: Motion 4/4/95.45: move to reappoint Bernard
Delorey as the Animal Control Officer with his term to expire
April 31, 1996. Motion by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion
carried 4-0.
XIII. Adjournment: Motion 4/4/95.46: move to adjourn. Motion
made by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 4-0.
Adjourned at 9:55pm.
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