Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of December 30, 1997
Selectmen Present: Chairman Charles Flynn, Judith Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Peter Jones and Executive Secretary Joseph Nugent.
I. Chairman Flynn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. by reading a letter written by the Brockton Department of Public Works commending the Town of Hanson’s Highway Surveyor, Richard Harris and Water Superintendent, Edward Reed for their excellent assistance and professionalism in the repair of a water main.
II. Vote and sign Live Entertainment License - Stingers Family Restaurant, David Hatch. Mr. Hatch was present to answer any questions from the Board. Murdoch asked when the entertainment would be going on. Hatch informed the Board it would be for special events such as weddings or parties. Murdoch also asked if the hours of operation would be changing Hatch replied no they would not be changing. Kuchinski questioned whether or not the State had any requirements, Nugent stated that this was strictly the Board of Selectmen’s call. Motion by Murdoch to grant live entertainment license to Stingers Family Restaurant, second by Jones 4-0 Vote (Webster not present)
III. Vote and Sign Common Victualler License - Shaw’s Supermarket. Nugent added that there is a small tax owed to the Town. Motion by Murdoch to Sign and hold the Common Victualler license until the tax is paid, second by Jones. 4-0 Vote. (Webster not present)
IV. Update on Cool Pool Water Inc.- The Board has been approached by Roland Morse, Indian Head Water to look into this Cool Pool Water Inc. He believes he is running a business out of his residential home. Two letters were read from the Zoning Enforcement Officer stating that he could not find any violations of the Town’s bylaws and therefore until there is proof that Mr. Sullivan of Cool Pool Water Inc. is actually pumping water from the property nothing can be done to stop him. Kuchinski questioned whether or not the Commercial Vehicle is allowed to be parked in the residential area. Nugent believes there is no bylaw which disallows this. Kuchinski asked that the office please check into this. Nugent believes the next step is to
have the Board of Appeals and Zoning Enforcement Officer speak with Town Counsel. Kuchinski asked that the Zoning Officer, Planning Board, Roland Morse and Mr. Sullivan should meet with the Board of Selectmen in order to straighten out this issue. Flynn requested that the office find specific answers from Town Counsel regarding the taking of phone calls at the residence to see if this constitutes running a business. Kuchinski asked that the issue of a storage trailer at the property and the fact that there is a commercial vehicle and personal vehicle at the property be investigated as well in regard to the legality of both.
V. Vote to sign Purchase and Sales agreement for Benjamino property at Police Station. The Town will be buying a small piece of land that it has been using all along as a driveway. Motion by Murdoch to sign purchase and sales agreement, second by Jones. 4-0 vote. (Webster not present)
VI. Action Requests: Jones requested the cost of the law suit against the Town in the Ridder case. Kuchinski (1) Fire Truck behind the station, will it be removed? Nugent let the Board know that the Fire Chief still would like some parts off the vehicle. Kuchinski asked that Huska send a letter to the Board with an explanation. (2) Please add to the next agenda the Domestic Violence Policy to be voted by the Board. (3) would like to send a thank you to Judy Collins who is retiring as the Administrative Assistant to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion by Kuchinski to give Ms. Collins a certificate of Appreciation for her many years of service to the Town, second by Murdoch. 4-0 Vote (Webster not present) (4) Would like to re
contact Mr. Egan of the MBTA regarding the following issues: safety at Hawkes Ave., the no left turn sign needs to be the universal symbol instead of the words., driveway entrance at the parking lot, the issue of the train stopping at the canopy, snow removal, warning light for the emergency response, the possibility of quadrant gates.
VII. Executive Secretary Report
The Highway Surveyor, Richard Harris would like to add Independence Ave and Constitution Way to the private way snow plowing list this year. Motion by Murdoch to add Independence Ave and Constitution Way to the list, second by Jones. 4-0 Vote (Webster not present)
Surplus Vehicles - There were two bids- one bid for the Chevy Van for $100 from Mr. Villa, the other bid was for all vehicles. the 1992 Crown Victoria - $25.50, 1992 Crown Victoria - $31.50, 1988 Ford LTD- $25.20, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria- $26.40, 1984 Chevy Van- $25.20 and 1979 Ford Truck- $76.80. from Mr. Gelsi. All vehicles to be sold for parts only. Motion to accept these bids and disburse vehicles by Kuchinski, second by Jones. 4-0 Vote.
Reimbursement forms for Highway Surveyor need to be signed by the Selectmen.
County Hospital Update- Nugent is still awaiting a letter from the Commissioners to set a date for a meeting. Kuchinski inquired about the letter from Rep. Marini regarding grants. Will the Town be applying for these grants? Nugent will be applying for these.
VIII. Flynn read a letter regarding the 200th Anniversary of the State House. The Celebration will be held on January 11, 1998.
IX. Adjournment - Motion by Jones to adjourn, second by Murdoch. 4-0 Vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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