Selectmen’s Meeting of February 23, 1999
Present: Chairman, Peter Jones, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Charles Flynn arrived at 8:00 p.m. and Executive Secretary Joseph Nugent. (Judy Murdoch- unable to attend)
I. Chairman Jones held a moment of silence for the victims of the recent motor vehicle accident.
II. Raymond Towne was present tonight to be named “Town Historian” by the Board of Selectmen. Selectmen Kuchinski read a history of Mr. Towne’s life. Kuchinski made a motion to appoint Raymond Towne - Town Historian, second by Webster. 3-0 Vote. Mr. Towne’s family was present for his appointment and Bruce Young, Historical Commission - commended Towne for all of his efforts in the Historical Commission and Historical Society.
Chairman Jones presented Towne with a Citation for his years of service to the Town of Hanson.
III. North River Commission - Jones let the citizens of Hanson know that we are in need of a representative for the Town for the North River Commission.
IV. Request for release of 61A Land by Rickart Connole - the request was for lot 1124 off of Snow Street. There had been some confusion regarding the location of the lot. Mr. Connole sent a new map to the Selectmen’s Office. Lila Coyle let the Board know many of these lots are in litigation with the Appeals Board and that this is not listed as the right lot and the Selectmen should readvertise. Coyle also informed the Board that the Board of Health has issued a permit for a septic system on a lot in Halifax. Jones informed Lila that the issue right now is to see if the Town wants to waive its rights to this land or if they would like to purchase this land. Kuchinski asked Mr. Connole if he has any other lots he might be releasing from 61A
status. Connole does have more lots but doubts he will be in again for a release. Motion by Kuchinski to release lot 1124 from Chapter 61A, 2nd by Webster. Kuchinski stated that she hopes this has cleared the confusion regarding the lot and asked that a memo on this issue be drafted for the file.
V. Jones announced that the Master Plan Committee met last night and are still looking for feedback from the Town’s People. You can send any comments to our email address hansvis@aol.com or mail to Planning Board
542 Liberty Street
Hanson, MA 02341
VI. Moorings - Nugent updated the Board that if the Town chooses not to get involved in moorings the State takes over the issue. Nugent recommends taking no action and it would be the Town’s policy not to allow moorings in the Town of Hanson. Jones reiterated to the citizens that the Town is not interested in the Revenue from any moorings. Nugent explained that the Harbormaster will need to be diligent to take action when it is appropriate. He will attempt to be more active as Harbormaster.
Michael Murray, citizen from Lakeside Drive - Believes the Selectmen should take action. He is requesting a permit to moor his boat. Murray asked the Selectmen to hold their vote until April 12th.
Jones would like to hear from the Harbormaster on this issue. There was some discussion regarding rights of way to the water. Jones informed Murray that the Selectmen would not be taking action at this point regarding this issue they are still waiting for input from the Conservation Commission and would like to hear from the Harbormaster.
VII. Russell King, Police Chief - Had given the Board some information regarding upcoming promotions. If the Board has any questions please contact him. The Board should be prepared to interview and take a vote on March 9, 1999. Flynn commended the Chief for his excellent system regarding promotions and hiring.
VIII. Request for renewal of Class III. License - Kenneth Mangano, 751 Main Street. There had been some issues regarding the tanks at this station. The Fire Chief had spoken with the office giving the O.K. as far as the Fire Department issues are concerned. Motion by Flynn to issue the 1999 Class III license, 2nd by Kuchinski. 4-0 Vote ( Murdoch - absent)
IX. Jones announced the Capital Improvement Committee will be meeting next Monday Night to discuss a new Radio System for the station. A Board Member should be present at that meeting. Nugent also suggested the Board plan on meeting with the Finance Committee regarding budgets. Jones suggested meeting with Finance Committee on Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at 8:00p.m. at the Town Hall.
X. Executive Secretary’s Report:
There will be a mediation session with the Police for negotiations on Monday, March 1, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. in Boston.
Review Capital Improvement Plan
John English, Architect - recommends a concrete roof over the Vault at the Fern Hill Cemetery. This would save the building. We will need to proceed with this quickly.
Webster would like someone from Wage and Personnel to sit on the sub committee to go over the evaluation tool. Motion by Webster, 2nds by Kuchinski. 4-0 Vote.
Jones read a letter from Mr. Edgehill requesting the Board of Selectmen print the entire Building Inspector Panel’s Report in the Annual Town Report. Webster made a motion to include an abbreviated report in the Annual Town Report referencing the report will be available in full at the Town Hall. 4-0 Vote Kuchinski stated her vote was made with the belief that the report would be a separate report not included in the Selectmen’s Report, Webster indicated that was the intention of his motion. Chairman Jones believes it should be included within the Selectmen’s Annual Report. Jones suggested Kuchinski look at the finished report first. Kuchinski agreed.
XI. Adjournment: Motion by Flynn to adjourn, second by Webster 4-0 vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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