Minutes - Selectmen’s Meeting September 23, 1997
Selectmen Present: Chairman, Charles Flynn, Judith Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Peter Jones and Executive Secretary, Joseph Nugent.
The Board of Selectmen met at the meeting room of the Library/Senior Center at 7:00 to listen to and have input at the Board of Appeals Hearing on the additions and renovations to the Town Hall.
7:30 P.M. Board members left the Senior Center and continued the Selectmen’s meeting at 7:45 P.M. at the Town hall
Chairman Flynn reopened the Selectmen’s meeting at 7:45PM.
Dan Webster to be late still at Lib.Sr center
I. The Board welcomed the Chairman of the Plymouth County Commission Mr. Joseph McDonough. Mr McDonough explained he was present to complete the transfer of a piece of property from the Board to the County. The property being located at the Hanson Industrial Park consisting of approximately 1 acre on which the County Tower is located. Motion by J. Murdoch to sign the deed transferring ownership of approximately 1 acre of land to the County. 2nd P. Jones VOTED 4-0
II. Discussion continued concerning the High street property currently owned by the County. Mr. McDonough assured the Board that they would be kept informed relative to any decisions made for the High Street site. Ms. Kuchinski asked if the Commissioners would meet with the Town Committee which was established to interact with the County regarding the disposition of the High St property. Mr. McDonough agreed. D. Webster arrived at meeting
III. At 8:00 P.M. the Chair reconvened the Classification Hearing with the Board of Assessors which was continued from Sept. 9,1997 . The Board of Assessors reported an excess tax levy of $1730.50 and recommended a tax rate of $16.04
Motion by J. Murdoch to set Tax rate at $16.04 and confirm excess levy limit of $1730.50 and close hearing. 2nd by P. Jones VOTED 5-0
IV. Treas/Col announced that Tax bill would be sent out approximately Oct. 9, 1997 and are due Nov. 10, 1997
V. Steve DeDominici outlined for the Board the events planned for the first Old Colony Train scheduled to depart Hanson at 8:25 A.M. Friday September 26, 1997. There are plans for a brief ceremony at the Station at approximately 8:00 A.M. and then invited officials will ride the Train to South Station and participate in a n official ceremony hosted by the T and the Governor as well as our State Rep F. Marini and Sen T. Murray.
VI. Motion by C. Kuchinski to reappoint Judy MacClaren to the Arts Lottery to expire 6/30/99 2nd by J. Murdoch VOTED 5-0
Motion by P.Jones to reappoint Laura Rickter to Arts Lottery term to expire 6/30/99 2nd by C. Kuchinski VOTED 5-0
Motion by C. Kuchinski to reappoint Doris Grindle to Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee to expire 9/30/98 and to reappoint Lillian Weeks Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee to expire 9/30/98 2nd by J. Murdoch VOTED 5-0
VII. Motion by J.Murdoch to accept the Alcohol and Drug Policy 2nd P. Jones VOTED 5-0
VIII. Motion by C. Kuchinski to turn on several street lights as recommended by the Street Light Committee near the Old Colony Train crossings and Station The estimated cost to be $1,728.00 2nd D. Webster
VOTED 5-0
IX. The Chair read several letters from the Selectmen’s correspondence: South Shore Voc Ed re: a collective bargaining rep Letter of Thanks from Whitman Fire Chief T. Travers concerning actions taken by Aux/Special Police Officer Vigneau taken in a Whitman Neighborhood incident. Two letters from Kevin R. Derosier Dir. of Operations W.H.R.H.S. thanking Highway Surveyor R. Harris and R Barrows for their help in grading an area of land at the Maquan School. A Letter of Thanks for efforts put fourth by veteran Agent R. Arsenault
Chair announced the upcoming meeting Water 2000 Conference to be held at Bridgewater State College on October 17, 1997 Board members are asked to contact the office and we will make reservations to attend.
C. Kuchinski announced the South East Mass 2020 growth planning Conference to be held at Bridgewater State College on Sat 9/27/97 All Boards invited to attend.
The Board discussed the Oct Town Meeting Articles with the following :
Art 1 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0 assigned to Jones
Art 2 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0 assigned to Flynn Art 3 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0 assigned to Murdoch
Art 4 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0 assigned to Webster
Art 5 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0 assigned to Kuchinski Art 6 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 4-0
Art 7 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 4-0
Art 8 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0
Art 9 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0
Art 10 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0
Art 11 Motion to defer to T.M. P. Jones 2nd C Kuchinski VOTED 4-1
Art 12 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0
Art 14 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0
Art 13 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0
Art 15 Motion to table P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0
Art 16 Motion to rec P. Jones 2nd D. Webster VOTED 5-0
X. Action Requests:
(1) Murdoch requested P.Jones to attend the Plymouth County Advisory Board meeting scheduled Oct 2, 1997 P. Jones will attend. (2) Kuchinski wants to see a list of materials/equipment from Town Hall Shed, Fire/Police/Highway Departments along with Town Hall equipment to be considered and then voted as surplus. Discussion held on procedure used by Nugent to dispose of Town Hall Shed items (benches, generator) Benches to Camp Kiwanee and the generator became part of contract to demolish the shed. Nugent stated the value of the generator was approximately $300. which he believed was under the limit called for in bids by Town bylaw. He stated the bylaw limit as $400.00. (3)Kuchinski asked the status of the oversight committee to monitor Monponsett Pond established many years
ago.
(4) Kuchinski asked to check the status of binding the Historical Committee book. Nugent stated he would check with B. Young. (5) Webster would like to send a letter to Con Com and Water Dept. to name members to a Committee the Board voted to establish last meeting. (6) Jones requested we invite the Golf Study Committee to attend a Board meeting to update the Selectmen on the project.
XI. Executive Secretary report:
1. Nugent requested the Board establish dates to meet with Highway, Clerical, Police etc. P. Jones asked for further discussion to take place at planning session scheduled for 9/29
2. Nugent presented letter from Hanson Rod & Gun Club Inc.which explained the “Police Shotgun” activity after discussion a Motion by D. Webster to allow a 10:00A.M start time on Sunday, November 23, 1997 for this event. 2nd by C. Kuchinski VOTED 3-0-2 Jones and Murdoch abstaining.
3 61A parcel Motion to release Town’s right of first refusal on parcel 1B2A, Monponsett Street by Murdoch, second by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Motion to go into executive Session under #3 for negotiations made by P. Jones
2nd C. Kuchinski Roll Call vote all in favor 5-0 Board recessed to allow camera breakdown.
XII. The Board returned to Open Session noting no votes taken in this Executive Session. Motion to adjourn J.Murdoch 2nd P. Jones VOTED 5-0 10:40 P.M.
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