Minutes of Selectmen’s Meeting April 7, 1998
Selectmen Present: Chairman Charles Flynn, Judy Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Peter Jones and Executive Secretary Joseph Nugent.
I. Chairman Flynn called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. The first item on the Agenda was Roger McGovern, Golf Course Study Committee. McGovern asked the Board if they had any questions regarding the current study. Jones asked McGovern if the site they are looking at for the Golf Course has got definite potential. McGovern answered that it is definitely a great place for a golf course. Jones went on to ask if the next stage will be to have Town Offices take a look at what we are doing. As Jones understands it is that some Towns actually take 3-8 years to approve a golf course. McGovern confirmed that this is correct. Jones also asked if the Golf Course Study has given any thought to ecological issues. McGovern confirmed that they
have been giving great thought to this issue. Flynn summarized that a committee was formed to see if a Golf Course is actually feasible in Hanson, the Committee has gotten to that point and the next step is to determine what the cost will be and then to see if the Town is willing to go through with it. Kuchinski asked- how much of a presentation will the Committee be giving at the Town Meeting. McGovern would like to have an informational meeting sometime this month, and the presentation at Town Meeting for the article should take about 15-20 minutes. Kuchinski had a few concerns (1) This is a high cost for an appraisal of a property that the Town does not own. This would be doing a favor for the property owners by giving them a free appraisal for their property. (2) It seems that it will take about 30 years to recoup any money for the Town because the Town would have to hire a management company.
Mrs. Dahlberg wished to discuss an article for the Special Town Meeting concerning the voting of Town property for the purpose of conservation. Treasurer/Collector Carole McCormack assured Board members that no need existed for the parcel on Holmes/Hillcrest to be presented beofre Town Meeting on the warrant.
Board voted on motion by Murdoch to close the May 4, 1998 Special Town Meeting warrant. 2nd Jones, 5-0 vote.
Alan Spera addressed the Board concerning Memorial Field. He described work being done under phase one and the intent of moving forward with phase two. He requested the Selectmen support article for monies for Phase II.
Board agreed to postpone discussion on staffing issues with the Finance Committee.
Board members agreed to complete evaluations for Executive Secretary, Police Chief, Treasurer/Collector and Accountant, and have further discussion on the 14th.
Action requests: Peter Jones invited the Planning Board to attend the meeting of April 28th. Kuchinski inquired as to the Board of Health’s recycling progress and recommended a recycling committee be formulated. She asked for the earth removal status relative to Andruk and his bogs in Monponsett and off Crescent St. Mrs. Murdoch indicated she would not be available April 29 for the Plymouth County meeting. Mr. Webster discussed the Planning Board relative to being a paid position.
Board recognized Mr. Dahlberg who commented on the Water Dept. investigation concerning the Monponsett Dam. Hanson Water Commissioners are looking further into concerns raised by residents.
Executive Secretary reported mutual aid agreement for use of police officers with the Town of Hanover. Draft copies discussed. Board to review and comment.
Board voted under #3 to enter exec. session for negotiations on motion by Murdoch, 2nd by Jones. Roll Call vote. Jones, aye; Murdoch, aye; Kuchinski, aye; Flynn, aye; Webster, aye.
Board voted on motion by Murdoch, 2nd by Webster to adjourn. 5-0 vote.
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