Selectmen’s Meeting
Minutes of August 11, 1998
Present: Peter Jones, Judith Murdoch, Charles Flynn, Catherine Kuchinski. Dan Webster arrived at 7:07 p.m. Joseph Nugent, Executive Secretary.
7:00 Board voted on motion by Murdoch, 2nd by Kuchinski to enter exec. session. Roll call vote, Jones, aye; Murdoch, aye; Flynn, aye; Kuchinski, aye. Present were Chief Huska, Labor Atty. Earl Wilson et al Mr. Webster arrived at 7:07
Chairman announced votes taken in exec. session, to deny grievance concerning accumulated sick time in the Fire Dept. and second vote to deny grievance concerning injured on duty status in Fire Dept.
Chairman recognized Chief King and asked for him to recap the recruitment process for the Police Officers which were interviewed by the Board on July 28th. Chief gave an overview of the assessment consisting of oral and written process and as well as role playing. Chief recommended the number one candidate, Peter Calogero. Motion by Murdoch to accept Chief’s recommendation Peter Calogero, and to appoint pending his passing a physical at Corporate Medical and the State P.T. test. 2nd Kuchinski. Voted 4-0-1 (Webster abstaining).
Board recognized Helder Garcia re Dunkin Donuts. Mr. Garcia was looking for approval of his Common Vic. license pending sign-off of the appropriate agencies. He is attempting to have his license in place by 8/30/98. Board agreed that they would be willing to look at this issue at their meeting of 8/25. Mr. Garcia also outlined his plans and timeframe for renovations to the existing Dunkin Donuts at 58 and 14.
Motion made by Kuchinski, 2nd Murdoch to appoint Bernard B. Beaulieu to the Plymouth County Advisory Land Committee. Voted 5-0.
Chair read press release from Hanson Cultural Council for upcoming art festival for the 3rd week in October.
Motion by Kuchinski, 2nd Murdoch to appoint Donna L. Brown to the Nathaniel Thomas Mill Committee to expire 6/30/99. Voted 5-0.
Board of Selectmen recognized the Highway and Water department for their efforts in moving the Town Accountant and Treasurer/Collector to the Fire Station. Nugent also recognized the Highway and Water Departments, thanking the Highway for the signage and cooperation in creating the additional parking at the Town Hall and the Water Dept. for removing the large granite blocks from the Town property. Kuchinski requested that letters be sent to the Town employees thanking them.
Chairman announced that he had received a letter from W-H Regional school District concerning upcoming collective bargaining. Per the Ed Reform law, the Chairman of each Board of Selectmen in a Regional school district or his designee may participate in the collective bargaining. While Mr. Jones declined to participate, and disclosed that it was due to a family member being employed by the district, he asked other Board members if they wish to participate. Selectman Murdoch agreed to represent the Board.
Exec. Sec. report. Nugent asked the Board to take action on the Chapter 61 land. Motion by Murdoch, 2nd by Flynn to release Kingston property, 24.65 acres, certified for Chapter 61, from the Board’s right of first refusal. 5-0 vote.
Nugent indicated that the Police Dept. is turning in five cruisers. He would ask the Board to accept them as surplus vehicles and authorize the Police Chief and the Highway Mechanic, Robert Barrows, to expand the bid process to include out of state bidders. Initial research has indicated that we may obtain a higher value for these vehicles by doing so. Motion by Flynn to allow the Chief to advertise surplus vehicles out of state and report bids back to the Board. 2nd by Murdoch. 5-0 vote. Kuchinski asked for a list of any Town scrap metal and that it be bid as well. In addition a request that the Fire Chief declare surplus the fire truck on Main Street.
Nugent suggested the Board vote to install the STOP sign on Central Avenue and Rte. 27. Motion by Webster, 2nd by Kuchinski to install STOP sign on Rte. 27 and Central Ave. Voted 5-0.
Nugent informed the Board that he has recently received a letter from the Town Forest Committee lending their support to the idea of a Tower sited within the Town Forest. He will continue to explore through an RFP the idea of placing a tower in that area. Also relayed Town Forest Committee’s request for support of a $400-$500 budget.
Nugent reported that the Highway Dept. and the Highway Representative Jim Kane have agreed and are ready to sign off on the Drug and Alcohol Policy. Nugent stated that he would speak with Kuchinski concerning some comments that she had in an effort to finalize the policy.
Action Requests: Peter Jones presented an overview of the meeting of Rep. from the Old Colony Planning Council outlining the TIPs program as well as other funding sources for road work. It was agreed that a letter be sent on behalf of the Board to be cosigned by Phil Lindquist and Dick Harris requesting any and all additional information that Old Colony Planning may have regarding resources within the Town of Hanson.
Mr. Webster mentioned that the Street Acceptance has completed its charge as of the October Town Meeting. He suggested that a new committee be formed which would work to coordinate the improvements to private ways, sidewalks, street lighting, drainage, to deal with road safety issues. Chairman Jones indicated he would get some input from the street lighting committee and the board would discuss this further at their planning session of 8/25.
Ms. Kuchinski stated the Drainage Committee would meet on Saturday, 8/15 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss Drainage issues. Ms. Kuchinski would hold office hours to discuss issues with citizens concerning mail delivery in Monponsett the morning of August 15th at the Town Hall.
Motion by Flynn, 2nd Kuchinski to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. 5-0 vote.
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