Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of April 14, 1998
Selectmen Present: Cathy Kuchinski, Judy Murdoch, Daniel Webster - Chairman Flynn arrived at 8:30p.m., Peter Jones was not in attendance.
I. Kuchinski (acting Chairman) called the meeting to order at 7:30p.m. with a few announcements: (1) The 1997 Annual Town Report is available at the Town Hall (2) Nathaniel Thomas Mill will be holding its open house on Saturday, April 18, 1998 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. at the Thomas Mill. (3) The Planning Board is in the process of forming a Master Plan Committee which would consist of 9 members to oversee the development of the Master Plan for the Town. (4) Kuchinski read a letter of thanks from the Chief of Police to the Highway Department for their work on the parking lot at the Baseball field. (5) Kuchinski read a letter from Rev. Gomes concerning a coalition for issues of diversity a meeting will be held on April 29th at the Hanson Library 6-8pm. (6) Kuchinski
read notice that Paul Joi from Media One will host a T.V. production workshop on Wednesday, April 15, at the Cable Studio.
Board recognized Carole McCormack relative to signing of BAN’s. Board voted on motion by Murdoch, 2nd Webster, 3-0 to sign BAN’s at 4.1% until October 1998. $850,000 matures November, 1998. Some disucssion re: Town Hall project - time frame for submittal.
Board recognized Mark Vess for discussion of the Plymouth County Hospital Land Advisory Committee. Mr. Vess mentioned several issues concerning the role of the Advisory Committee and invited the Selectmen to meet with the Committee on April 22nd at 7:30 p.m. It was also agreed that the Board of Selectmen would invite the County Commissioners to our meeting of May 19th. Letter to be sent by Nugent regarding need for increased security of buildings, etc.
Motion by Webster, 2nd by Murdoch to reappoint Bernard DeLory as Animal Control Officer to expire 4/30/99; Robert Arsenault as Veterans Agent to expire 3/31/99; Dana Larsen as assistant Veterans Agent to expire 3/31/99; Robert Arsenault as Burial Agent to expire 3/31/99; and Robert Arsenault as Veterans graves Officer to expire 3/31/99. Voted 3-0.
Motion by Murdoch to appoint Ed Rudis to the Arts Lottery Council to expire 6/30/00; Kathleen Ferrarra to Arts Lottery Council to expire 6/30/00. Voted 3-0.
Motion by Webster to grant the request for bottle drive for Citizens Scholarship Foundation Student Club at W H Highschool from April 15th to May 3, 1998. 2nd by Murdoch, 3-0 vote.
Board discussed evaluations and agreed to the following percentage increases. Town Accountant, 4.3%; Treasurer/Collector 4.2%; Police Chief, 5.1%; Exec. Secretary, 5.15%. Board members and staff gave comments on the process. Kuchinski would like to see the tool refined to the specific job under evaluation with some tie-in to the various goals and objectives for each position. Kuchinski asked staff members to put together their input on what changes could be made to the categories on their specific tool. The input is requested ASAP.
Board signed warrants and discussed articles for the Special Town Meeting.
Action requests: Miss Kuchinski asked the status of the Mutual Aid Agreement with Hanover.
Executive Secretary report:
Board discussed staffing issues with the Finance Committee (Jim Tuffo, Bob Sutter, Arthur Brazill and Linda Wyman). Nugent had prepared a memorandum outlying staffing and budget issues for the Board to review. Members discussed Wage and Personnel issues and Fire Department issues. Flynn arrived during discussion and Kuchinski left at 9:05 p.m. Detailed discussion on hiring of fire personnel.
Motion by Webster, 2nd Murdoch, to create a study committee to consist of a member of the Finance Committee, member of the Selectmen (Flynn), Fire Chief, Town Accountant and the Executive Secretary. Committee to discuss staffing and issues of Fire Department. Voted 3-0. Board also discussed salary request for Planning Board members as well as the request for an additional three hours and also need to look at total recreation picture of the Town.
Board held exec. session under #3 update on Police negotiations on motion by Murdoch, 2nd Webster, roll call vote, Flynn, aye; Murdoch, aye; Webster, aye. No votes anticipated.
Board adjourned from open session.
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