Minutes of Selectmen Meeting
April 4, 2000
Present: Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Executive Secretary Winn Davis also present.
7:45 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order.
Building Inspector issue was brief discussed. Mr. Webster indicated that a meeting had been scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2000; however, one of the Board members has a conflict. The meeting will be rescheduled to Saturday, April 8, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. Mr. Germaine will be notified of the change. Unless Mr. Germaine requests otherwise, the meeting will be held in executive session. Labor counsel will also be notified of the change.
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Stephanie McSweeney to reschedule the meeting to Saturday, April 8, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. Voted 5 – 0.
Executive Secretary’s Goals & Objectives – Discussed Mr. Davis’ goals and objectives. Members listed their goals and objectives in priority for Mr. Davis. Many categories were combined. Mr. Davis will prepare a new list with combined categories based on short term and long term completion. He will present them to the Board by April 11th.
Town Accountant Report – Mr. Davis indicated that Mrs. Gomez is recently back from vacation and is working with the Finance Committee. She will be present at April 11th meeting.
Warrants – Mr. Davis announced that the Board has revised copies of both the Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrant along with Town Counsel’s recommendations. He would like the Board to review them and be ready to sign them on April 11th. Warrant must be posted by Wednesday April 13th.
Devlin Automotive Class II License Renewal – Board discussed a letter received from Conservation Commission to Mr. Devlin regarding outstanding issues. Cathy Kuchinski indicated she is comfortable that the issues have been resolved.
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski second by Peter Jones to approve the Class II license renewal for Devlin Automotive. Voted 5 – 0.
Appointment of Assistant Collector – Carole McCormack recommended appointing Mary Kuketz as assistant collector.
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Stephanie McSweeney to appoint Mary Kuketz as Assistant Collector. Voted 5 – 0.
VI. Minutes – Reviewed the Regular and Executive Session minutes of August 17, 1999. Mrs. Murdoch was not comfortable with one of the revisions in the August 17 Executive Session. Matter was discussed briefly. Mrs. McSweeney indicated that she would not be voting, as she was not a member of the Board at that time.
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Peter Jones to accept the regular session minutes of August 17, 1999 as revised. Voted 4 – 0 –1 (McSweeney abstaining)
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Peter Jones to accept the Executive Session minutes of August 17, 1999 as revised with the exception regarding “Nugent believes” Voted 3 – 1 –1 (Kuchinski against, McSweeney abstaining)
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Peter Jones to accept the regular session minutes August 24, 1999. Voted 4 – 0 – 1
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Cathy Kuchinski to accept the Executive Session minutes of August 24, 1999. Voted 4 – 0 – 1.
VII. Letter of Resignation – Discussed letter of resignation from Donna Lund as a Board of Appeals Alternate. Board accepted the letter with regret and requested a thank you letter be sent to Mrs. Lund. Chairman Webster announced that applications would be accepted for Alternates for the Zoning Board of Appeals until May 9, 2000 and will be voted by the Board at their meeting on May 16th.
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Peter Jones to accept letter of resignation from Mrs. Lund Voted 4 – 0.
Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Davis advised that Board the Hannon Ryan is awaiting response regarding the insurance for the Plymouth County Hospital Property. The new proposal would cover 266 High St. for an annual premium of $346 and the remaining buildings as demolition & debris only at $250,000.00 with a premium of $7,500 annually.
MOTION by Stephanie McSweeney, second by Peter Jones to accept the insurance coverage as discussed. Voted 5 – 0.
Update on Warrant - As discussed earlier Town Counsel has reviewed same and made recommendations.
Skateboard Park – Mr. Davis forwarded memos to the Board. Board recommended having the Town Forest surveyed and then delineate a line between the Town Forest and Skateboard Park. Survey could cost between $4,000 - $5,000. Executive Secretary to get figure from Land Planning and amount in the Engineering line.
Library/Senior Center HVAC – Invitations to bid have gone out. A pre-bid conference has been set for April 17th.
Department Head Meeting - Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss public safety, GIS, warrants and town-wide purchasing
Adult Entertainment By-law – The Planning Board will be holding a hearing regarding the Adult Entertainment By-law on April 12th at 8:00 p.m.
Whitman 125th Anniversary – Cathy Kuchinski suggested sending a letter to the Town of Whitman congratulating them on their 125th Anniversary.
Conservation Commission – Conservation members John Aiello, Ron Gratton and Agent David Gould were present to discuss Ridder property. Mr. Ridder is not in violation of any regulations and is checking with the Commission on a regular basis. Mr. Ridder has indicated that he does not want anyone on his property and the police will be notified if there are any trespassers. Mr. Gratton expressed his concern regarding a fence Mr. Ridder has installed.
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Cathy Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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