Minutes of June 20, 1995 Selectmen Meeting
Selectmen Attending: Judith Murdoch; Charles Flynn; James
Haggerty, Chair; Peter Jones and Catherine Kuchinski, Clerk.
I. Meeting opened: Meeting called to order at 7:35pm with the
Chair noting changes in the agenda. Bills and Warrants signed.
II. Treasurer/Collector - signing of BAN's and TAN's: (1) BAN:
McCormack in for the Board to sign BAN for the Triannuation (re-
valuation) from May 1993. The original borrowing was for $60,000
over time. This BAN is for July 11, 1995 through 1996 for one
year at 4.5% at maturity. (2) TAN: Tax Anticipation Note for
$1.5 million at 4.1% for the period of July 6, 1995 through
November 30, 1995. Motion 6/20/95.1: move that the Board of
Selectmen sign the Tax Anticipation Notes for the time period of
July 6, 1995 through November 30, 1995 for 1.5 million dollars at
4.1% interest. Motion made by Murdoch with second by Flynn.
Motion carried 5-0. McCormack put the Board on notice that short
term borrowing may be requested in February depending on how well
tax collections are doing at the time.
III. Building Inspector Position Interviews: Nugent reviewed the
interview process used by the selection committee. The Search
Committee's recommendations and questions asked of candidates
were supplied to the Board. (1) Gordon Coyle: The candidate was
asked why he wished to be the inspector - he is a Hanson resident
and believes that fact gives him a vested interest and incentive
to be fair in his dealings with community. He was asked
questions about zoning enforcement, customer dealings,
confrontational issues; code interpretation; spot inspections;
and possible process to handle outstanding violations. Mr. Coyle
is currently awaiting necessary state certification. (2) Samuel
Germaine: A Hanover resident who has had held assistant building
inspector positions in Marshfield and Hanover. He was questioned
on interaction between Town Boards; how he would handle hours
currently working for other Towns; spot inspections;
confrontations; code interpretations. He wants written
procedures for inspections; wants to meet with other boards.
Would want prompt access to calls (beeper or radio). Wants to be
in his office one night a week and each morning with flexible
inspection schedule. The Board thanked each gentleman for
attending the public interviews. No vote taken at this time.
8:44PM Haggerty gavelled meeting into recess. 8:55PM return to
meeting.
IV. Chief of Police Requests: Chief Eugene Berry and Lt. Russell
King attended meeting. (A) COPS FAST Grant Position: Chief
noted that a July 1st effective appointment would assist in the
shift-bid process with the Union. Motion 6/20/95.2: move that
Board of Selectmen appoint Steven Gorman pending his swearing in
to the position effective July 1, 1995 and contingent on the
grant funding from the COP FAST program. Motion made by Murdoch
with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0.
(B) Reactivation of Auxiliary Police Force under direction of the
Civil Defense Director: Chief would like to have the Police
Lieutenant (at no additional cost to the Town in salary or
benefits) in charge of updating this necessary force. They
believe that the force would be a mechanism to train for other
future Town needs within the Police department. It was noted that
as many auxiliary people who wish to may receive Mass. Criminal
Justice training for the annual fee of $200 to the Town. Lt.
King would seek out Civil Defense funding for vehicle and other
equipment. Once at a full complement of 15, Auxiliary officers
would be subject to call for civil emergencies. If program is
not in place soon, may be in jeopardy of not receiving future
Emergency Management funding. (Leniency had been the order due
to the illness of Mr. Hommel. Motion 6/20/95.3: move that Board
of Selectmen appoint Lt. Russell King as the Director of Civil
Defense. Motion made by Murdoch with second by Flynn. Motion
carried 5-0. (C) Reappointment of Special Police Officers:
Motion 6/20/95.4: move that Board of Selectmen reappoint Daniel
Blais, Bill Strait, Ronald Clark, Patrick Faiella, Kevin
McCarthy, Andrew Gilbert and Bernard DeLory as Special Police
Officers pending their physical exam results. Motion by Murdoch
with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0. (D) Appointment of
Special Police Officer: Due to the resignation of Nancy Salemme,
the Chief is requesting the appointment of a female special
police officer. Motion 6/20/95.5: move that Board of Selectmen
appoint Michelle Melia as a Special Police Officer pending result
of physical exam. Motion by Murdoch with second by Flynn.
Motion carried 5-0. (E) North River Commission Enforcement
Request: The Commission has dropped the request noting that
Hanson has no true need. The Commission stands ready to give the
Board an update on its activities upon the Board's request.
9:15PM Haggerty gavelled a 5 minute recess. Board reconvened at
9:25PM for V. Discussion with Board of Health. Present were
members of the Board of Health (John Dias, Gilbert Amado and
Board's secretary, Karen); Treasurer Collector; Town Accountant;
and Board of Appeals members Ed casey and Lila Coyle. (A) the
Transfer Station Operations: Board of Health stated the process
for use will be the same - effective July 1st cars must have a
sticker and same rules and regulations. Current sticker will be
effective until June 30, 1996. Stickers picked up from Board of
Health mornings and tuesday evenings. $5 Trip tickets are
necessary for large items. Company van okay if residency
established. Kuchinski asked for consideration of having
stickers and trip tickets available at the Treasurer-Collector's
office for most accessibility to the residents. (B) Recycling
Issues: White paper not being done because of storage space and
transportation to dealer. Selectmen encouraged Board of Health
to try and be supportive and creative in approach to issue. (C)
Oil Recycling container: Health Board Members reported that a oil
recycling tank has been delivered to the Transfer station area.
Casey stated that his review of the applicable zoning statutes
does not require the tank at that location to be subject to a
hearing. Selectmen want the matter handled in a responsible
manner for placement and operation. Amado will check if a Site
Plan Assignment through DEP is necessary. In order to have the
residents informed on this issue, Murdoch suggested a follow-up
meeting once some more answers are received. (D) Fee rebate
issue: Accountant, Treasurer-Collector and Nugent reviewed the
previous years transactions relative to user-fee collections and
rebates. Selectmen are being told that the Town can not afford
to rebate the $25.00 for July through October, 1995 already
collected from users who are also now paying taxes for FY96 for
the same service previously paid for in the user-fee paid.
VI. Building Inspector Position Vote: All selectmen prepared to
make a decision with the intent that there be a short time of
overlap for new position to interact with current inspector Mr.
Grover. Haggerty asked if all references had been checked on
each candidate. Nugent replied in the affirmative. Motion
6/20/95.6: move that Board of Selectmen appoint Samuel Germaine
to the position as Building Inspector effective upon current
position holder's leaving. Motion made by Murdoch with second by
Flynn. Motion carried 5-0. Kuchinski noted that each candidate
was worthy of consideration. Motion 6/20/95.7: move that a
thank you letter be sent to Mr Coyle for interviewing with the
Selectmen and a thank you to members of the Search Committee for
their efforts. Motion made by Murdoch with second by Flynn.
Motion carried 5-0.
10:20PM recess for Haggerty to contact Germaine to see if he
would accept the position. 10:30PM Board reconvened knowing he
has accepted the position.
VII. Annual Reappointments and Requests for Appointments: The
following individuals are requested to serve the in the following
capacities: (term length noted in parentheses): Noting
Selectmen's receipt of requested information on on-going
litigation and seminars, Motion 6/20/95.8: move to reappoint
Kopelman and Paige as Town Counsel (1yr). Motion made by Flynn
with second by Murdoch. Motion carried 5-0. Motion 6/20/95.9:
move to reappoint Wilson and Wilson as Labor Counsel (1yr).
Motion made by Flynn with second by Murdoch. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion 6/20/95.10: move to appoint Kenneth Garren as Civil
Defense Chief Radio Officer (1yr). Motion made by Murdoch with
second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0. Motion 6/20/95.11: move to
reappoint Edward Savage as Wiring Inspector (1yr). Motion made
by Murdoch with second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0. Motion
6/20/95.12: move to reappoint Robert Overholtzer as OCPC
Representative (3yrs). Motion made by Murdoch with second by
Jones. Motion carried 5-0. Board commends him for his attendance
at meetings. Motion 6/20/95.13: move to appoint Deborah T.
Hanscom, Mary Lou Sutter, Kathryn M. Fortin, Kathleen Ferrara to
terms on the Arts Lottery Council effective through June, 1997.
Motion by Jones with second by Kuchinski. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion 6/20/95.14: move to appoint Judith Murdoch as Board's
Plymouth County Advisory Council delegate and Peter Jones as the
Board's Alternate delegate. Motion by Kuchinski with second by
Flynn. Motion carried 5-0. Motion 6/20/95.15: move to appoint
Warren Emerson and Carole McCormack to one year positions on the
Cable T.V. Committee. Motion by Murdoch with second by Flynn.
Motion carried 5-0.
VIII. Selectmen Meeting Dates: Motion 6/20/95.16: move to set
July meetings as July 11 and July 25 as meeting dates. Motion by
Flynn; second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0. Motion 6/20/95.17:
move to set August meetings for the 8th and 22nd. Motion by
Flynn with second by Murdoch. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. Meeting Minutes: Motion 6/20/95.18: move to accept the
minutes of regular sessions of May 23, 1995 and June 6, 1995.
Motion by Murdoch with second by Kuchinski. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion 6/20/95.19: move to accept the minutes of Executive
session held on June 6, 1995. Motion by Murdoch with second by
Kuchinski. Motion carried 5-0.
X. Selectmen Action Requests: Flynn noted that surveys for hanson
k-8 Building subcommittee may still be turned in. Murdoch noted
recent memo and minutes from Hanson Housing Authority regarding
Water issues to LZ Thomas school. Discussion ensued on proper
procedure to address matter. Jones asked Nugent to check with
Town Planner on EOCD grant moneys availability. Dahlberg
supplied Board with letter from DEP concerning water hook-ups.
Rockland Landfill: Haggerty, Murdoch and Flynn attended recent
meeting and report that landfill should be completely capped by
end of August, 1995. Area citizens appeared pleased with
results. Haggerty noted that recent dog complaint on Indian Trail
has been addressed by the Dog Officer. E-911 regionalization
meeting: Hanson has been asked by Whitman to attend a discussion
meeting.
175th Anniversary: Kuchinski noted the July 2nd events and summer
band concerts have been set. Alternative Sewerage Methods:
Kuchinski noted that surveys have been sent out to pond residents
and committee is looking for responses.
XI. Executive Secretary Report: Workers' Comp issue at Water
Department: Nugent has met with Water Department and Insurance
Agent to reduce costs. State funds show increase of $79,000;
Gasoline Bid: Further discussions needed for contract with Ferry
to be completed.
X. Request for Executive Session: Haggerty requested the Board go
into Executive Session under exclusion #3 to discuss on-going
litigation (Clark); request for update on arbitration matter and
contract negotiations for Dispatcher and upcoming Fire
department. Motion 6/20/95.20: move to enter Executive Session
under Exclusion #3 for the items mentioned. Motion made by Jones
with second by Murdoch. Roll Call Vote: Murdoch - Aye; Flynn -
Aye; Haggerty - Aye; Jones - Aye; and Kuchinski - Aye. Motion
carried 5-0. Selectmen to return to open session with no votes
expected. Board recessed at 11:15PM.
XI. Return to Open Session: At midnight the Board returned to
open Session noting that no votes were taken in the Executive
Session. Motion 6/20/95.21: move to adjourn. Motion made by
Murdoch with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0. Adjourned at
midnight.
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