Minutes of Selectmen Meeting
July 11, 2000
Present: Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster and Stephanie McSweeney (Peter Jones absent) Also present, Executive Secretary Winn Davis.
7:40 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order. Read a Certificate from Census 2000 thanking the Town for the use of the building.
I. Eagle Scout Michael Hillstrom – The Board presented Michael Hillstrom with a citation. His Eagle Scout project was creating and installing house numbers for the elderly and others in town.
II. Liquor License – Connie’s Restaurant – Fred Affsa was present. He provided the Board with policies regarding under-aged employees and locking up the liquor and the buildings.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to grant a liquor license to Connie’s Restaurant. Voted 4 – 0.
Executive Session – Chairman Webster announced the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #3 – Contract Negotiations with Non-Union personnel.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to enter Executive Session under Item #3. Roll Call, Murdoch aye; Kuchinski aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye. Voted 4 – 0.
8:35 p.m. Returned to open session
III. Request for Release from 61A – Rickart Connole – Lots 1273, 1275, 1281 on Cushman Street and Lot 1286 on Snow Street
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch, that the Town does not wish to exercise its right to first refusal for the 61A land located at Lots 1273, 1275, 1281 on Cushman Street and Lot 1286 on Snow Street and that the request for release of the be granted to Rickart Connole. Voted 4 – 0.
IV. Appointments – James Rodick 20 Kathy Lane – 3 year term to expire on 6/30/03 to the South Shore Regional School Committee
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint James Rodick of 20 Kathy Lane to South Shore Regional School Committee. Voted 4 – 0.
V. Nepotism Policy – Board discussed the Nepotism policy.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to rescind the Nepotism Policy instituted on December 20, 1994. Voted 4 – 0.
Appointment of Auxiliary Police – 1 yr. Exp. 6/30/01 –
Richard Nawazelski
Peter Daley
William Frazier
Daniel Godwin
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to approve appointments of Richard Nawazelski, Peter Daley, William Frazier and Daniel Godwin to the Auxiliary Police. Voted 4 – 0.
VI. Swear In – Officer Jeffrey Bailey – Town Clerk Sandra Harris was present to swear in Jeffrey Bailey to the Police Department. Chief King, Lt. Savage, members of Officer Bailey’s family and police officers were present.
VII. Recreation Commission – Dick and Maureen Clifford were present to discuss their reappointments to the Recreation Commission. Board discussed potential Ethic Commission Violations and the appearance of impropriety. Webster and McSweeney agreed the Town needs to avoid any appearances of impropriety. Murdoch and Kuchinski feel that if appropriate disclosures are filed they should be reappointed. Tabled matter until July 25th to give the Cliffords as well as their children and the director time to file disclosures.
VIII. Disabilities Committee – The Board has been informed by one of the Disability Committee members that they completed their task. Board discussed dissolving the Committee. Tabled the matter to July 25th to investigate dissolution process. Kuchinski feels that the ADA Coordinator should be a Town Employees who is available to the public.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to appoint E. Winn Davis as the ADA Coordinator. Voted 4 – 0.
IX. Town Hall Building Committee – Chairman Webster informed the Board that the Town Hall Building Committee has virtually completed all of its charges and voted to dissolve at their last meeting.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to dissolve the Town Hall Building Committee. Voted 4 – 0.
X. Removal of dog pound – Mr. Tom Powers was not present. Mr. Davis spoke with Town Counsel who recommended the pound be removed after the proper releases have been signed.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to proceed with obtaining releases from the property owner and to remove the Dog Pound from 224 Cross Street. Voted 4 – 0.
XI. Board of Health & Fire Dept. – Septic System at Main St. Fire Station – Chief Huska not present – Matter tabled to August 8th.
XII. One Day Liquor Licenses:
a. Kiwanis – Steak Bake 8/7/00 Camp Kiwanee
b. Robert Pettingill, Halifax – Wedding 10/7/00 – Camp Kiwanee
c. Willard Boulter, Pembroke – Wedding 7/15/00 – Camp Kiwanee
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve One-Day Liquor License to the Kiwanis for August 7, 2000. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to approve One-Day Liquor License to Robert Pettingill for October 7, 2000. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to approve One-Day Liquor License to Willard Boulter for July 15, 2000. Voted 4 – 0.
XIII. Approve minutes of June 20, 2000
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of June 20, 2000 as written. Voted 4 – 0.
XIV. Council of Aging Appointments – Doris Grindle and Cathy Dyer were present. Four applications were received for three positions 2 - three year terms and 1 – two year unexpired term. Applicants were George Copeland, Mary Lou Sutter, Ellen Lane and August Silva. Discussion regarding applicants and recommendation by both the Council and the Staff. Question from the audience regarding possible conflict by Mary Lou Sutter while serving on Capital Improvement and COA. Board didn’t see any conflict, but felt it would be an advantage to both committees.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint August Silva and Ellen Lane to three year terms to expire on June 30, 2003 and Mary Lou Sutter to the unexpired term of Frances Curry to expire on June 30, 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Davis reported that the Virtual Town Hall Website is up and running. Tabled the Goose problem to August 8th.
Emergency Communications Center Operations Committee – Cathy Kuchinski noted that she had not been reappointed to the Emergency Communication Center Operations Committee.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Cathy Kuchinski as the Board’s representative to the Emergency Communications Center Operations Committee. Voted 4 – 0.
Band Concerts – Cathy Kuchinski noted that there will be band concerts including South Shore Concert Band, 2 Degree Charles sponsored by Rotary. The Loins, Kiwanis and Tri-Town Lions have offered to sponsor concerts as well. Daniel Webster also noted that tickets are available for the Parks & Fields Clambake Family Day on July 29th.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
10:10 p.m. meeting adjourned.
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