Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes of February 2, 1999
Present: Chairman Peter Jones, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Charles Flynn and Executive Secretary Joseph Nugent. (Murdoch could not attend)
I. Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. by commending the Citizens who were able to come to the Visioning Session last night. There was a lot of positive feedback and if anyone was unable to attend and would like to add to the feedback please e-mail at hansvis@aol.com
Jones noted the meeting of January 26, 1999 was canceled due to illness of the Chairman.
II. The Water Commissioners were present to discuss the Plymouth County Hospital Property. They have been speaking with the Plymouth County Commissioners to acquire some land to put up a building for the Water Department. They are currently leasing a building and the lease ends in August. The land they are interested in is right by the Water Tower which the Water Commissioners feel would be a convenient location. Webster requested that the Water Commissioners please hold off on any decisions regarding this land. He is concerned that the Town of Hanson may purchase this land and would not want this to interfere with the land as a whole. The Selectmen would like to determine what this land would be used for in the best interest of the Town. Kuchinski would
like to see a fast resolution since the Water Commissioners need a building in August. Webster mentioned that it may be unreasonable to ask the Board to make such a quick decision regarding this large parcel of land. Lila Coyle was in the audience and asked the Water Commissioners if there is a safety zone around the Tower because that could solve the problem. Mr. Dahlberg does not believe there is such a safety zone. Kuchinski asked if the Water Commissioners would go the meeting between the Selectmen and the Plymouth County Commissioners on February 10, 1999. The Water Commissioners will be sending a representative. Chairman Jones asked Dan and Cathy to keep the lines of communication open through the Subcommittee they are on with the Water Department.
Donald Morway would like to see this land used for open space.
Tom Dahlberg mentioned that the Pembroke Board of Selectmen take phone calls at their Board Meetings and thinks it would be a good idea for Hanson to think about this.
III. Conservation Commission requested to transfer $500.00 from the Notice of Intent fund to the Expenses Line. This would primarily be used for office supplies and advertising for a new agent. Motion by Kuchinski to allow the transfer of $500 from FY99 notice of intent fee fund to the expenses line, second by Webster 4-0 Vote (Murdoch-absent)
IV. 61A Land - Nugent read a request to release lot 1124 of Map 6 from Chapter 61A. This is a small parcel of land which would be used to add onto a previously released parcel for septic reasons. Kuchinski would like to see this go through the normal process. There was some confusion regarding which lot would be removed the Board asked for clarification and a presentation from the owner of the property and input from the various boards.
V. Highway Surveyor - Request for Snow Emergency effective Janeiro 29, 1999 Motion by Flynn, second by Webster 4-0 Vote.
VI. Wage and Personnel Issues - The Board should complete the evaluations for the Tax Collector and Town Accountant so that the Wage and Personnel Board will have them before they meet on February 11, 1999.
The Board will discuss the Director of Elder Affairs, Health Agent and Building Inspector salaries also at their next meeting.
VII. American Red Cross Disaster - The Red Cross agrees to provide services people in Hanson affected by Fires and other National Disasters. Motion by Kuchinski to authorize the Chairman to sign the Red Cross Statement of Understanding, second by Flynn. 4-0 Vote (Murdoch - absent)
VIII. Veterans of Foreign Wars request permission to sell Buddy Poppies from Wednesday May 5th, through Saturday May 8th 1999. The Buddy Poppy is made by Disabled and Needy Veterans to “Honor the Dead by Helping the Living”. The money will be used to assist and help the disabled, the hospitalized and needy veterans. Motion by Flynn, second by Kuchinski. 4-0 Vote.
IX. Action Requests:
Kuchinski: Inquired about the Street Development Committee. Jones has asked the Police Chief and the Highway Surveyor they have agreed to be members. After some discussion the Board agreed to formulate the Street Safety and Development Committee to consist of a resident from each Precinct, Highway Surveyor, Police Chief, Selectmen and Town Planner as Ex-Officio Member and Finance Committee Member. The Office will begin a Charter for the Committee.
Kuchinski inquired whether or not the meeting between the Assessors and the Housing Authority had taken place yet. Nugent believes that the Town Accountant is reviewing the process by which the values are determined.
Kuchinski also brought up the newspaper article and the letter from public records and asked the Board to take action in clarifying whether the Minority Report regarding the Building Inspector should be added to the Majority Report for public record. Jones would prefer to discuss this at the next meeting after having a chance to read over the report from Public Records.
Executive Secretary’s Report: Dates to meet with Fire Department
Nugent discussed a memo from Town Planner regarding update of Rts 14 & 27. Jones would like clarification from Noreen. Nugent also reminded the Board about the Mooring Issues. A resident from the audience stated that the Town should not begin this issue there should not be mooring fees in this Town. Lila Coyle was in the audience and asked if this was state mandated. Flynn explained that no it is not but a citizen had brought this matter to the Office and the intern had researched this. The Town is not advocating moorings but simply looking into the issues along some waterways. The Town does not want to get involved if it is not necessary.
Kuchinski had noticed that in the Town Accountant’s Fy99 Budget analysis there are 3 positions open at the Fire Department - Nugent explained that these positions have not been filled yet.
Kuchinski read a notice that the Friends of Hanson Public Library will be holding a meeting with an herbologist on February 3, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
Bruce Young, Historical Commission wanted to let the Citizens of Hanson know there are still 2 openings on the Hanson Historical Commission.
X. Adjournment: Motion by Flynn, Second by Kuchinski 4-0 Vote (Murdoch-absent) Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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