Minutes of Selectmen Meeting
April 11, 2000
Present: Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Executive Secretary Winn Davis also present.
7:42 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements. An Adult Entertainment By-Law hearing to be held on Wednesday, April 12th at 8:00 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room . The Re-use plan workshop for the Plymouth County Hospital is Thursday, April 13th at the Middle School. Cathy Kuchinski announced that his is volunteer week and a reception will be held at the First Congregational Church on Saturday, April 15th.
MacDonald’s update – Chairman Webster announced that he and Mr. Jones met with McDonalds and the ZBA and McDonalds will be painting their building before June 15, 2000.
I. Barbara Gomez, Town Accountant presented draft budget sheets for the Board’s review. She will be working with the Finance Committee to complete the budget process. She also explained that the School Committee presented a budget with several proposed options. Mrs. Gomez and School Committee Member Peter Muise, who was also present, recommended the Board consider option “D”.
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Stephanie McSweeney to recommend the School Committee use Schedule D for budget purposes. Voted 5 – 0.
Exhaust system for the Fire Station. Chief Huska advised the Board that he received one bid for the exhaust system. He recommended that the Board award the contract to Air Cleaning Specialists of Hanover in the amount of $36,100 for five locations with the option of adding additional vehicles at a rate of $6,200.00 per location. The Chief explained that he would be looking to add two additional locations. The Chief reviewed the bid and the equipment and listed the other towns which have the system. Currently there is $40,000.00 in an article to fund the work. The two additional locations will be funded through his other budget lines.
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Peter Jones to award the exhaust system bid to Air Cleaning Specialist of Hanover in the amount of $36,100.00 for five locations and $6,200.00 for each additional location. Voted 5 – 0.
III. Skateboard Park - Town Forest Committee members Phil and Alan Clemons are Parks & Fields members Tony Trigler and Dick Harris were present to review the proposed skate board park. Mr. Harris supplied a plan indicating where the park would be located. Phil Clemons cited several reasons why the park should not be at the Town Forest particularly the risk of losing a potential grant. Phil Clemons suggested moving the park where the mulch pile currently resides. After lengthy discussion, the Board recommended the Town Forest Committee meet to discuss the plan and get back to the Board as soon as possible. Cathy Kuchinski suggested that both boards meet in an effort to come to a conclusion. The matter is on the Town Meeting Warrant for Town Meeting
consideration.
IV. Polling Hours for Annual Election – The Town Clerk requested the Board vote to the polling hours for the Annual elections on Saturday, May 20, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to be held at the Maquan School.
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Cathy Kuchinski to set the polling hours for Saturday, May 20, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Maquan School. Voted 5 – 0.
Executive Secretary Goals & Objectives – Mr. Davis present the Board with a graph outlining his goals as well as the time and intensity of each and any costs involved and explained each item. The Board commented that they were pleased with the presentation.
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Stephanie McSweeney to adopt Mr. Davis’ Goals. Voted 5 – 0.
Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Davis announced that the Board has been invited to a seminar sponsored by the Boston Globe on May 12, 2000. The Pension Fund Assessment from the Plymouth County Retirement Association was $411,401.00 and back up information is in their packets. The Historical Commission is requesting a letter be sent to the County Commissioners requesting historical documents and plans relative to the Plymouth County hospital. Mr. Davis will draft a letter for the Commissioners. The sidewalk bid for Maquan and School Streets are due on Thursday, April 13th. There was a site inspection for the contractors on Monday, April 10th. A meeting for all the abutters and interested parties will be held on April 18th at the Town Hall. Received notification of new
round of grants available through HCD.
Minutes – Voted meeting minutes. Mr. McSweeney indicated that she would not be voting on minute prior to November 1999.
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Peter Jones to accept Ex. Session minutes of 9/21/99. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (McSweeney)
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Peter Jones to accept Reg. & Ex. Session minutes of 9/28/99. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (McSweeney)
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Stephanie McSweeney to accept Reg. Minutes of 12/14/99 and 12/28/99. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Peter Jones to accept Reg. Minutes of 2/1/00, Reg. And Ex. Session of 2/7/00, 2/15/00, 2/22/00 and 2/29/00. Voted 5 – 0.
Resignation Letter from Edward Casey resigning from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applications are available in the Selectmen’s office and should be returned by May 12th and appointment to be voted on May 16th.
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Peter Jones to accept letter of resignation with regret. Voted 5 – 0.
Building Inspector – Mr. Davis indicated that he spoke with the State Building Inspector’s Office and they will assist the Town by performing site inspections. In light of the current situation, Mr. Davis recommended having someone from outside the are perform the inspections. Discussed requesting assistance from other town. Questions fielded from the audience regarding permits being issued and inspections conducted in a timely manner.
MOTION by Stephanie McSweeney, second by Judy Murdoch to request the State Building Inspector’s Office to act a an interim solution and look into other Towns as options. Voted 5 – 0.
X Warrants – Board reviewed the Special Town Meeting Warrant as follows:
Article 1 Police Wages Hold
Article 2 Clerical Wages Recommend Assigned Judy
Article 3 Insurance Hold Clarification
Article 4 Copier Supplies Recommend Assigned Cathy
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Peter Jones to recommend Article 4. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 5 Legal Expenses Recommended subject to figures
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Peter Jones to recommend subject to figures. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 6 New position Recommend
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Peter Jones to recommend Article 6. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 7 W&P Compensation Hold for figures for Town Account. BOS Management Assistant and Youth Services Librarian.
Article 8 Highway Salary Recommend subject to figures
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Stephanie McSweeney to recommend Article 8 subject to figures. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 9 Fire Chief Wages Recommend subject to figures Assigned Stephanie
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Peter Jones to recommend Article 9 subject to figures. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 10 Firefighter Wages Recommend subject to figures Assigned Peter
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Peter Jones to recommend Article 10 subject to figures. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 11 Fire Dept. Expenses Hold for figures
Article 12 Skateboard Park Hold
Article 13 Bleachers Botieri Field Hold
Article 14 Recap-Tax Transfer Hold
Article 15 Furnaces Hold
Article 16 Unemployment Recommend subject to figures
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Stephanie McSweeney to recommend Article 16. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Kuchinski)
Article 17 Election Expenses Recommend subject to figures
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Cathy Kuchinski to recommend Article 17 subject to figures. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 18 Reserve Fund Recommend subject to figures
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Judy Murdoch to recommend Article 18 subject to figures. Voted 5 - 0.
Article 19 Highway Ch. 53 Hold for Clarification
Article 20 Street Sweeping Recommend subject to figures
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Cathy Kuchinski to recommend Article 20 subject to figures. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 21 Highway Ch. 127 Hold for Clarification
Article 22 Water – Court Judgment Hold for figures
Article 23 Water – Exploration Hold for clarification
Article 24 Fire System Camp Kiwanee Hold – Stabilization Source
Article 25 Unpaid Bills Hold for figures
Article 26 Library HVAC Hold – Discussion
Judy Murdoch was concerned that ht HVAC system being bid would be appropriate should the use of the building change. Will need input from Capital Improvement.
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Judy Murdoch to sign both May Annual and May Special Town Meeting Warrants. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Stephanie McSweeney to enter into Executive Session under Item #3 litigation. Roll Call – Murdoch aye, Kuchinski aye, Webster aye, McSweeney aye, Jones aye Voted 5 – 0.
10:15 p.m. break prior to Executive Session
10:40 p.m. Reconvened – Chairman Webster announced that one vote was taken in Executive Session. The Board voted to increase the Assistant Treasurer, Carole Ann Barber’s current Step from Step 4 to Step 5 retroactive and allow at he increase to Step 6. Said vote not to be precedent setting.
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Judy Murdoch to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
10:43 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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