Minutes
Board of Selectmen JUNE 3, 1997
Present: C. Flynn, P. Jones, J. Murdoch, D. Webster
absent due to illness; C. Kuchinski
Chairman Flynn opened meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Chairman announced the passing of Peter Nawazelski, commenting on Peter's years of service to the Town of Hanson on the Conservation Committee, Town Forest Committee and in several other areas. The Board held a moment of Silence in recognition of Peter's death.
The Board discussed the names of three streets which were presented on a new subdivision currently before the Planning Board. After some brief comments and questions by Board members
MOTION was made by J. Murdoch to accept the names of Gray Lane, Alden Way, Stringer Lane as presented on the Alden Way Subdivision Plan submitted by SITEC Inc. 2nd by P. Jones
VOTED: 4-0
Chair asked if members were satisfied with the Family Medical Leave Policy as presented at a previous meeting. Hearing no concerns the Chair asked for a motion to accept.
MOTION made by J. Murdoch to accept the Family Medical Leave Policy before the Board post and notify town Unions and appropriate employees. 2nd by P. Jones
VOTED: 4-0
MOTION made by J. Murdoch to grant permission to the Whitman Hanson High School Hockey Boosters to conduct their annual door to door bottle and can drive on June 14, 1997 during the daylight hours. 2nd by P. Jones
VOTED: 4-0
The Chair noted that the Capital Improvement Committee has designated Mary Lou Sutter as their representative to the Town Hall Building Committee. Mr. Nugent noted the office has not heard from the Historical Commission at this time. Motion by P. Jones to appoint M. Sutter to the Town Hall Building Committee. 2nd by J. Murdoch.
VOTED: 4-0
Board will appoint Historical Commission member next meeting.
Chair asked if any members had concerns with the FY 96 Audit reported on by Mr. Nugent at the previous meeting. Chair noted request of C. Kuchinski that she would like to have audit firm in at next meeting. Chair stated that if the Audit firm is called in should we not have those departments which had findings against them here as well. Board member after brief discussion did not feel the need to have Auditor in , Chair to call C. Kuchinski to ask specifically what her concerns are.
The Chairman opened discussion on the annual appointments
as listed on the agenda. he noted that they were all for one year unless noted otherwise. The Chair also addressed concerns received from selectmen Kuchinski regarding the dual appointments of the Executive Secretary to the position of Special Police Officer and Parking Clerk. C. Kuchinski had pointed out that under statute the parking clerk could not hold police powers. Chairman Flynn stated that the Town Clerk is in fact the Parking Clerk not the Executive Secretary. In another matter related to appointments Ms. Kuchinski had requested to hold the appointment of Conservation members, she wished to inquire about member status relating to certification of Commission Members.
Board members agreed that although it is not mandatory that Commission Members hold any certification it is something the Board certain would encourage. However Board members do not feel appointments should be held at this time.
The Chair read the list of appointments from the agenda:
Auxiliary Police/Special Police
James Bennett
Leo Arseneau
Jeffrey A. Bailey
Peter Calogero
Keith Sweeney
Algenon Queen
Mark Vigneau
Captain Daniel Blais
Lieutenant Bill Strait
Ronald Clark
Patrick Faiella
Kevin MacCarthy
Andrew Gilbert
Paul O'Brien
Bernard DeLory
Executive Secretary Position - Joseph Nugent
Arts Lottery Council
Mary Lou Sutter - 1999
Board of Appeals
Edward Casey - 2000
Cable T.V. Committee
Carole McCormack
CD
Director - Russell King
Engineering Officer - Highway - Richard Harris
Fire Service - Peter Huska
Medical Service - Peter Huska
Police Service - Russell King
Radiological Officer - Peter Huska
Rescue Officer - Peter Huska
Conservation Commission
John Aiello - 2000
Council for Elder Affairs
John Dias - 2000
Drainage Committee
Gordon Coyle - Planning Board Rep.
Richard Harris - Highway Surveyor
Ernest B. Amado, Jr.
Historical Commission
Raymond Towne - 2000
Inspector of Buildings
Samuel Germaine
Old Colony Elderly Services, Alternate
Eva Burton
Parks and Fields Commission
Richard Harris - 2000
Plymouth County Advisory Board
Judith Murdoch
Peter Jones - Alternate
Street Acceptance Committee
Philip Lindquist
Street Lighting Committee
Russell King
Richard Harris
Edward F. Savage, Jr.
Plumbing & Gas Inspector
Scott Bezzezero
Wiring Inspector
Edward F. Savage, Jr.
MOTION: by J. Murdoch to appoint list as read by the Chair, 2nd by P. Jones.
VOTED: 4-0
Chair welcomed Chief King and Officers E. Savage III and P. Daley along with their family and friends. Chair announced the appointments of Officers Savage and Daley to the rank of Sgt. effective July 1, 1997. Chair introduced Chief King. Chief King explained the process leading to these recommendations and commended those officers in the department who went through the testing. Officer Savage was then sworn in by Town Clerk, Sandra Harris. Then Officer Daley was sworn in by Sandra Harris, both effective July 1, 1997.
Chair then moved to Exec. Sec. report. Mr. Nugent announced that as a result of two quotes on fiscal year 1998 insurance, the Town stands to save approximately $35,000. Over the course of the next two weeks, Mr. Nugent will review the submitted information and attempt to meet with the members of the Insurance Committee for their input. It is his intention to bring a recommendation back to the Board of Selectmen at the June 17th meeting.
Mr. Nugent then referred to a letter received by the Board from the Selectmen's Office in Halifax indicating that they are seeking support to move on an injunction against the MBTA if the T does not address the issues. Board members discussed their reluctance to join in any injunctive relief at this time. Selectman Webster pointed out that this could be a very expensive endeavor and wanted to clarify whether in fact quad gates are required by statute. Selectmen Murdoch and Jones agreed and further stated that there needs to be an investigation of the quad gates vs regular gates and the T needs to educate the community prior to the trains running. Board members agreed that they would ask the Police, Fire and Highway for a priority list for those crossings in Hanson which should require quad gates if in fact
they become available.
Mr. Nugent announced we have a request for a release of 61A land and the office will notify various departments according to our process.
Mr. Nugent concluded indicating that he would ask the Board for an executive session later in the evening.
Chairman Flynn announced he will attend the High School Graduation on Saturday, 11 a.m. on behalf of the Board. The Chair also announced the Whitman Hanson Regional School Committee's Community Service Learning Meeting to be held on the morning of June 11th. Mr. Nugent indicated that he will attend and perhaps Mrs. Murdoch can attend.
The Chair announced the appointments of two lieutenants and introduced Fire Chief Huska to proceed and give some background on the process. Chief Huska indicated that the appointments of two lieutenants was a culmination of an 8 month process which involved several months of studying by members of the department, a written test was administered, followed by an oral interview process; and as a result, a list was constructed recognizing those firefighters who passed both parts. The Chief recognized Firefighter Gary Smith and Firefighter Jerome Thompson as the first two candidates on the list in that order. The Chief swore in to the rank of Lieutenant Firefighter Smith. Next the Chief swore in to the rank of Lieutenant Firefighter Thompson. Both newly appointed Lieutenants were offered their
congratulations by Board members and friends and family.
Mr. Nugent announced that Jay Walter would not appear before the Board; however, the update on the independent review on the Town Hall feasibility study was presented by Mary Lou Sutter. The Board was informed by Mrs. Sutter that an independent review of the feasibility study has been completed and presented to the Capital Improvement Committee. The Capital Improvement Committee, in turn, voted to accept the review and recommend to the Board of Selectmen that the firm of DiMarisi and Wolfe be retained to complete the architectural and engineering design on the Town Hall addition. The Board agreed that the Town Hall Building Committee should move forward and begin negotiations with the architect for the plans and specifications of the Town Hall.
The Chairman asked for action requests. Mrs. Murdoch reminded Board members that on June 19th there is a Plymouth County Advisory Meeting which she will be attending on behalf of the Board. Mr. Flynn asked members to consider which negotiation committees they would prefer to serve on, indicating that he would like to have committees appointed and set up in the next few weeks.
Chair asked for a motion to enter exec session under #3, litigation. Motion made by Mrs. Murdoch, 2nd Webster, Roll Call Vote, 4-0.
No votes taken.
Motion by Jones, 2nd Murdoch to adjourn at 9:30. 4-0 vote
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