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Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes - November 4, 1997
Selectmen Present: Chairman, Charles Flynn, Judy Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Peter Jones also Executive Secretary, Joseph Nugent
I. Chairman Flynn called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM by reading a memo from State Representative Fran Marini announcing the Lottery Money due to the Town ($41,435.). Flynn also presented the Town of Hanson with a picture he had received from the MBTA during the inaugural run.
II. Hockey Boosters request for permission to conduct the Annual Can Drive on November 15, 1997. The members of the Hockey Team will be canvassing door to door for donations of cans and bottles to help support the Hockey program at the High School.
Motion by Jones to approve the annual can drive, second by Webster. 5-0 vote.
III. Vote to accept minutes of Selectmen’s Meetings of 9/2/97, 9/9/97, 9/23/97, 9/30/97 and Executive Session Minutes of 9/2/97, 9/9/97 ,9/23/97. Kuchinski requested to hold back on 9/23/97 and 9/30/97 to have time to look them over. Motion by Kuchinski to accept 9/2/97 and 9/9/97 and also the executive session minutes of 9/2/97 and 9/9/97, second by Jones. 5-0 vote.
IV. Vote to accept Snowplow list of private ways as follows: Acorn Road, Arthur Avenue, Arthur Street, Boston Avenue, Briggs Street, Chandlers Mill Road, Charles Street, all parking lots of Churches, Commons Lane, Country Lane, Cushman Street, Donna Drive, Emery Street, Fallon Point Road, Forest Trail, French Street, Greenbriar Lane, Hammond Road, Hanson Court, Hawthorne Street, Indian Head Pond Development, June Elaine Drive, Lakeside Road, Lexington Street, Ocean Avenue Ext., Pearl Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, Pine Grove Colony, Rollercoaster Road, Santos Court, Snow Street, Spofford Avenue, Union Park Street, Village Road, Wilbur Avenue, Wilkie Terrace - Entrances only, Woodbine Ave, Woodbrook Lane, Woodman Terrace.
Motion by Jones to accept the list of private ways for snowplowing, second by Murdoch. 5-0 Vote.
V. Planning Board to discuss status of the Master Plan. Phil Lindquist, Chairman of Planning Board began by explaining to the Board the establishment of the Planning Board. He went on to explain the Planning Board has been in the process of establishing a new Master Plan. The last master plan for the Town of Hanson was created in 1966. The various departments in Town were asked for information and Thomas Planning Services compiled the information and came up with the Master Plan Oversight Report. The Board was handed copies of this report. Mr. Lindquist discussed the elements in this report as follows: Goals and Policies, Land Use, Housing, Economic Development, Community Services, Circulation, Open space and natural resources,
Implementation, and the final report. The Planning Board intends to send finalized copies of this report to all of the Town Departments and to those who helped with information for this report.
Noreen O’Toole, Planner spoke about the Zoning Bylaw Committee briefly to explain they will be addressing the issue of the Adult Entertainment aspect of the zoning bylaws. The planning board would like to hear from those from Rt. 27 at their November 24th meeting in regard to this part of the zoning. Flynn commented that he was glad to see we as a town are moving forward with some of these issues. O’Toole believes articles regarding adult entertainment, Rte 27 and Cluster Zoning may be ready for May 98 Town Meeting. Jones added that the Master Plan Oversight Report is very exciting and would like to see this document get out to the public. Kuchinski congratulated the Planning Board for their efforts.
VI. Surplus Vehicles as follows: 1992 Ford Crown Victoria vin: 2facp72w4nx227290; 1992 Ford Crown Victoria vin: 2facp72w6nx227288; 1988 Ford LTD vin: 2fabp72g7jx220381; 1988 Ford Crown Victoria vin: 2fabp72g5jx208360; 1984 Chevy Van vin: 2gccg15d4e4113096; 1979 Ford Truck (ambulance) vin: e37ahek3318. Nugent requested that the Board allow these vehicles be sold for parts only or salvage. Kuchinski requested that the Fire Truck behind the station along with other junk be cleaned up. Motion by Murdoch to permit the disposal of the surplus vehicle list, second by Jones. 5-0 Vote.
VII. Vote to grant Easement to cover proposed electrical and telephone installation within the property owned by the Town of Hanson (Middle School) Motion by Murdoch to grant and sign easement, second by Kuchinski. 5-0 Vote.
VIII. Vote to accept and sign Water Easement through the property at 104 East Washington Street, Owners, Jean & Michael Kelly for consideration of $1.00 and a fence. Motion by Murdoch to accept and sign this easement, second by Jones. 5-0 vote.
IX. Vote and sign Sexual Harassment Policy. Nugent explained that this policy needs to be voted on every year and made available to all Town Employees. The Board discussed the Policy. Jones made a few minor changes. Motion by Murdoch to sign and adopt the sexual harassment policy with changes, with said corrected policy to be signed at the Board’s next meeting, second by Jones. 5-0 Vote.
X. Action Requests: Webster announced that the Sub-Committee had their first meeting last week the meeting went well. Kuchinski requested an update on Factory Pond Clean up efforts. Flynn advised there was a letter available in the Current Mail folder in the office. The letter was retrieved and read by the Chairman. The letter informed the Town of a public meeting being held at the Hanover Town Hall to discuss the results, the meeting will be held at 7:30pm on November 17th. Kuchinski read a letter regarding Cool Pool Water, Inc. the ongoing complaint that there is an illegal business being run off Indian Head Street. Kuchinski inquired about 2 barking dog complaints. The first complaint being on Richard Road, Nugent explained this is being
taken care of. The second on East Washington Street, Nugent informed the Board there will be a hearing on December 2nd regarding this complaint. Kuchinski expressed concern that with the recent rain, the Highway Surveyor might want to check the drains for clogging. Kuchinski also warned the citizens not to put leaves into the small brooks in Town this will cause clogging. Kuchinski requested information on recycling within the Town. Flynn read a letter from the Veteran’s Agent, Robert Arsenault advising the press and the Selectmen that the Hanson American Legion Post 226 and the Veteran’s Agent would like to present the Town with a new Prisoner of War/Missing in Action flag. The Flags will be raised on November 11, 1997 at 9:00am. Kuchinski offered to attend the ceremony.
XI. Executive Secretary Report:
Reminder that Police Negotiations start on November 5th & Highway negotiations start on November 6th. Nugent sent a thank you letter to the County Commissioners on behalf of the Board for hosting the walk through of the High Street Property. There is a list of concerns regarding the property. Nugent would like permission to set up a meeting and have some unofficial discussion about the property. Kuchinski requested that she be able to attend that meeting. Nugent also requested that the Board start to think about ideas for the Town Report Cover.
XII. Adjournment: Motion by Murdoch to adjourn the meeting, second by Jones. 5-0 Vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
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