Minutes of Selectmen’s Meeting on January 12, 1999
Selectmen Present: Charles Flynn (Acting Chairman), Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster and Executive Secretary Joseph Nugent.
I. Flynn called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. the meeting began with a brief moment of silence for Bob Brown who has recently passed away. Mr. Brown had served the Town of Hanson in many capacities such as Call Firefighter, Selectmen, Highway Surveyor etc. he was also instrumental in starting the Town’s first Ambulance Service.
II. Carole McCormack, Treasurer/Collector - Requested the Board to sign BAN for $500,000 to be used for the Town Hall project. The BAN was bid - the bids that came through ranged from 3.54%-3.21%. Citizens Bank was the low bid and was chosen. The Board agreed to sign the BAN - The Town Clerk, Sandra Harris witnessed the Board signing the paperwork.
III. Reappointments: Robert Overholtzer - Old Colony Planning Council to expire 12/31/01 and Noreen O’Toole - Old Colony Planning Council Transportation to expire 12/31/01. Motion by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to appoint Noreen and Robert. 4-0 Vote. (Jones - absent)
IV. Request for appointment - David DeVito to the Historical Commission to expire 6/30/00. Motion by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch. 4-0 Vote (Jones - absent)
Kuchinski reminded those who were appointed to please be sworn in by the Town Clerk as soon as possible.
V. Request to add Station Street to the Private Way plow list. Motion by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch. 4-0 Vote (Jones- absent)
VI. MunEnergy Gas Contracts - This is the same as the Electricity contract the Board had voted on. It is intended to allow the Town to participate in a consortium to purchase gas at a discount price. Kuchinski would like to look this contract over before voting -
VII. Flynn read an announcement that herbalist Leola Jobert will present a program on the use of herbs on Wednesday, February 3, 1999 at 7:30 PM in the Community Room at the Hanson Public Library.
VIII. Vote One Day Liquor License for Steve Pangione for 9/4/99 at Camp Kiwanee - The Board had some questions regarding his application. Kim will find out the answers and get back to the Board at their next meeting.
IX. Vote to award bid for Chevy Pickup Truck. Two bids had come in one for $90.00 and one for $122.50. Motion by Kuchinski to award the bid to Arthur Gelsi for $122.50, second by Murdoch. 4-0 Vote. (Jones absent)
X. Jesse McSweeney was in attendance to discuss Mooring Regulations - Jesse has been researching the possibility of establishing some mooring regulation in the Town of Hanson. Jesse explained that in 1955 the Selectmen established a policy that from time to time the Board of Selectmen may make policies regarding Lakes and Ponds. In 1960 a policy was set that prohibits boats from operating within 50 yards of a bathing beach.
Nugent explained setting fees for moorings and was seeking direction from the Board. The Board asked how long a permit would be in effect. Nugent thought that it would be for around 9 or 10 months out of the year. There was some discussion regarding these regulations. Jesse also suggested that the Board consider turning over the Harbormaster’s responsibilities to the Police Department. Kuchinski asked Jesse if he had found out the process that some of the Town’s went through to establish there rules and regulations for Ponds and Lakes. Jesse had found many went by the State Regulations or called other Town’s to use their by-laws regarding Lakes and Ponds. Selectmen to review materials presented and discuss further.
XI. Public Hearing - New Class II. License Robert K. Goodman at 1 Liberty Street. This site was previously a site for a Class II. License (Specialty Auto). There will be 14 spaces, 5 spaces for customer parking and an 8x10 shed. Motion by Kuchinski to grant the Class II. License, second by Murdoch. 4-0 Vote (Jones - absent)
XII. Action Requests: Kuchinski - (1) would like the Housing Authority and the Assessors to attend the next Selectmen’s Meeting to discuss the Tax issue regarding the L.Z.Thomas project. (2) announcement - February 1, 1999 a Visioning Session at the Hanson Middle School at 7:00 p.m. (3)announcement - Inside Hanson show that she had hosted with sixth graders and Noreen O’Toole regarding the vision for Hanson.
XIII. Executive Secretary Report:
Wage and Personnel - The Board needs to think about amending the Bylaw to allow a Selectmen Member to sit on the Wage and Personnel Board.
The Board needs to have some ideas regarding the five positions (Health Agent, Building Inspector, Treasurer/Collector, Town Accountant, Director of Elder Affairs) Should have recommendations for the Wage and Personnel Board. There was some discussion regarding recommending a salary range which would broaden the area for future consideration. Webster suggested that the Board keep in mind that certain positions warrant certain salaries and that even though someone may be at the top of the range does not necessarily mean we must keep making the range higher. The board also discussed the cost of living range the consensus was to keep it at the usual 3% cost of living.
The Board discussed a member sitting in as an ex oficio member of the Wage and Personnel Board. Webster volunteered to be this member. Murdoch questioned why the Board was not planning on giving those five positions contracts. Kuchinski explained that the Board was thinking about being the presenters of the desires for the Wage and Personnel positions and will let them know what we would be requesting. Murdoch suggested there be five members on the Wage and Personnel Board. There was discussion as to whether or not they would be able to find enough members. Nugent explained that the Wage and Personnel is planning to become more active.
XIII. MunEnergy Gas contract - Motion by Murdoch to sign the contract, second by Webster for discussion. Webster would like some time to look over this contract. Murdoch withdrew the motion.
XIV. Town Report Cover- Kuchinski asked what the Board would like to do for the cover. Nugent presented the Board with a picture of the New Middle School dedicated on December 21, 1998. Kuchinski made a motion to use a picture of the new middle school for the cover, second by Webster. 4-0 Vote (Jones - absent).
Motion by Murdoch to award bid for Annual Town Report to Fairmount Printing $28.75 per page for 800 copies of approx. 75 pages second by Kuchinski. 4-0 Vote.
XV. Adjournment- Motion by Murdoch to adjourn, second by Webster 4-0 Vote. (Jones - absent)
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