Minutes of July 2, 1996 Selectmen Meeting
Selectmen Present: Judith Murdoch; Charles Flynn; James Haggerty,
Chair; Peter Jones and Catherine Kuchinski, Clerk with Joseph
Nugent, Executive Secretary to the Board of Selectmen.
I. Meeting opened: Chair called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
II. HALT: Frank LeBart, Chair of the HALT 11 Town Steering
Committee presented the Board with the highlights and
recommendations of the recently completed HALT study on drug
abuse. Also present for this meeting were Halt researcher Helen
Edwards and Hanson DARE officer Peter Daley. HALT deals with 11
communities; has an office in Plymouth and is a federally funded
partnership which has 3 staffers and 2 contracts. Officer Daley
fully supports the study and noted that children are in school
for a 1,000 hours and 3,000 hours outside of school. Kuchinski
noted this presentation would be wonderful to give to the local
service organizations. Mr. LeBart stated that was in the works.
Motion 7/2/96.1: move to reappoint Susan McSweeney as Hanson's
representative to the HALT Steering Committee through June 30,
1997. Motion made by Kuchinski with second by Flynn. Motion
carried 5-0. Motion 7/2/96.2: move that the Board of Selectmen
endorse the study presented by HALT and forward same to the
Whitman Hanson Regional School Committee. Motion made by
Kuchinski with second by Murdoch. Motion carried 5-0. Motion
7/2/96.3: move as a Board to endorse the implementation of a
"zero tolerance policy" towards underage substance abuse. Motion
made by Murdoch with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0.
III. Bill Fitzgerald for Sporting Cristoli - Liquor License
Request: M/M Fitzgerald in to request a one-day liquor license at
Camp Kiwanee for organizational picnic promoting girls soccer.
Motion 7/2/96.4: move to grant a one-day liquor license (11am
until 6pm) to Sporting Cristoli for July 7, 1996 at Camp Kiwanee.
Motion made by Murdoch with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0.
IV. Appointment to Recreation Committee: Motion 7/2/96.5: move
to appoint Dayna Pierce of Charles Drive to a term on the
Recreation Committee to expire June 30, 1999. Motion made by
Murdoch with second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
V. Bluestone Water Project update: Present were Attorney Murphy,
Mr. Jeffrey Hanson and Peter Fairbanks of Bluestone; and Hanson
Water Commissioners Bickford and Currie. Bluestone presented the
Board with a handout outlining the Regional Water Treatment Plant
- Desalinization Project present status. Eastern Utilities (EUA)
to be on board 7/95 for financing of construction and the supply
of power. They did note that their motive to participate was for
profit through an increase in core business. Murdoch asked for
status of project with Stoughton. The Board was informed that
the Stoughton selectmen are also the water commissioners and they
did not, as yet, sign the Water Supply Agreement to go with the
project. The proposed schedule is to begin the EIR this summer,
begin construction late 1997 and have the plant operational in
late 1999. Brockton has not committed to this project and will
be the focus of Bluestone now. Murphy acknowledged that Brockton
is currently pursuing the Taunton River diversion project. They
stated that, in order to receive financing from EUA, Bluestone
needs Brockton to sign or at least two other towns to sign the
Water Supply Agreement which Bluestone portrays as only an
"Expression of Interest in the Project" nothing binding. It was
noted by Kuchinski that should be the wording and should not be
as written. Bluestone personnel noted that Hanson requires the
participation of Brockton in order to consider participating in
the project. More contact is planned with Brockton by both
Bluestone and by Hanson Water Commissioners. Motion 7/2/96.6:
move to hold a meeting with Water Commissioners on July 30, 1996
at 7:30pm at town hall with Kopelman and Paige Town Counsel
attorney John Georgio to attend. Motion made by Murdoch with
second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
Haggerty announced a break at 8:50pm. Meeting resumed 9PM.
VI. South Shore Habitat for Humanity: Mary reported on the
progress on the project. Also present were Chair of the local
committee Warren Emerson with members Darrell Bickel, Ann Ricco,
Sylvia Redpath, and Edi Mitchell. Presently, Habitat would like
permission from the Selectmen to drill a test well site on the
land which is still owned by the Town (no deed transfer yet).
Closing date for family applications is July 15th; over $1500 has
been raised by local organizations; neighborhood informational
picnic is planned; architect is designing a cottage-style home.
Motion 7/2/96.7: move to allow South Shore Habitat, prior to
accepting the deed, to drill a test well on the town-owned site.
Motion made by Jones with second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. Planning Board / ADA Committee re Co-ordinator's Position:
Present: Planning Board Chair Phil Lindquist; ADA Committee
members Dave Mansfield (Chair) and Tom Farrell. Discussion led
to agreement that the Town Planner could stat as ADA coordinator
through the architect coordination / designer selection phase
which is expected to be completed by the October Town Meeting.
Mansfield believes 75% of the project is complete. Lindquist
noted that O'Toole's duties as the project manager of the LZ
Thomas Housing project is time consuming of her duties. Town
Hall personnel to assist in channeling complaint questions to
members of the Committee versus taking Planner's office time.
VIII. Various Reappointments: Motion 7/2/96.8: move to reappoint
Robert Buotte as Harbormaster for one year; George Cirillo to the
Drainage Committee for one year; Bruce Young to the Historical
Commission for three years and Suzanne Okerfelt to the Arts
Lottery Council for 2 yrs. Motion made by Murdoch with second by
Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. Appointments: Motion 7/2/96.9: move to appoint John Ricco of
116 Indian Trail to the Cable T.V. Committee for one year and
Lauren Clapp of 122 Tavern Waye to the Capital Improvement
Committee for three years and Lauren Clapp to the Street
Acceptance Committee for one year. Motion made by Murdoch with
second by Flynn. Motion carried 5-0.
X. Tree Complaint: Haggerty noted that at least four selectmen
were contacted today regarding an emergency condition at 1034
East Washington Street. Haggerty and Jones visited the site and
concurred that the hanging limb was dangerous. Nugent noted that
the Tree warden had been previously contacted. Kuchinski noted
that his letter addressed his various attempts at funding and
asked that if the Board declared the situation an emergency would
funding be available. The answer was yes. Motion 7/2/96.10:
move to have the Town take care of the immediate danger of the
tree limb at 1034 East Washington Street. Motion made by Murdoch
with second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0. Kuchinski also
requested that Nugent report back on the tree complaint from
Frank Romano to see if town assistance could be rendered.
XI. Executive Secretary Report: (1) RFP for Plymouth County
Hospital property: Commissioners looking for response by Monday.
(2) Planning Issues for FY97: goals and objectives must be
developed. (3) Recreation Field Study: Selectmen to request a
meeting with Recreation Commission and Youth Groups to develop a
town-wide strategy.
XII. Selectmen Action Requests: (1) Kuchinski - Summer Concerts
Update. 3 concerts on the green are planned and one potentially
at Camp Kiwanee. Motion 7/2/96.11: move to grant permission for
Summer Concerts at the Town Hall grounds 6-8pm Sundays July 21,
August 4 and August 11. Motion made by Kuchinski with second by
Flynn. Motion carried 5-0. (2) Murdoch requested a letter to the
Library Trustees for dialogue on the summer hours which appear to
be the same as last year. Question whether a newer more user
friendly system for doling out the museum passes could be
instituted; all this in light of recent funding for new position
and upcoming hiring of new librarian. (3) Jones - noted that
Plymouth County Selectmen's Meeting had an interesting discussion
on adult entertainment zoning issues which should be studied by
the zoning by-law committee. (4) Kuchinski noted that the
Drainage Committee will be attempting to set up an informational
meeting on mosquito spraying with Plymouth County Mosquito
Control. Residents can contact the PC Mosquito Control office in
Kingston to request to be on spray schedule. (5) MBTA status:
status of project at all town boards for the next meeting.
XIII. Request for Executive Session: Haggerty noted that the
Board needed to go into executive session for negotiation /
grievance and litigation strategy under exception #3 (Clerical
Union, Ridder and Snow Street lawsuits, and Catherine Road
subdivision. Motion 7/2/96.12: move that the Board go into
Executive Session as stated under number 3. Motion made by
Murdoch with second by Flynn. Roll Call Vote: Murdoch: Aye;
Flynn: Aye; Haggerty: Aye; Jones: Aye and Kuchinski: Aye. Motion
carried 5-0. Board entered executive session at 10:05pm
anticipating no votes.
XIV. Adjournment: Motion 7/2/96.13: move to adjourn. Motion
made by Flynn with second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
Adjourned at 10:40pm.
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