Minutes of Selectmen Meeting
May 23, 2000
Present: Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Also present, Executive Secretary Winn Davis
7:35 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and announced that due to the recent town elections the Board was required re-organize.
Reorganization:
MOTION by McSweeney to nominate Cathy Kuchinski as chairman, second by Jones.
MOTION by Jones to nominate Daniel Webster as chairman, second by Murdoch.
Voted 2 – 0 – 0 for Kuchinski
Voted 3 – 0 – 0 for Webster
MOTION by McSweeney to nominate Cathy Kuchinski as Vice-chairman, second by Jones.
MOTION by Jones to nominate Judy Murdoch as Vice-Chairman – Mrs. Murdoch declined the nomination.
Voted 5 – 0 for Kuchinski
MOTION by McSweeney to nominate Peter Jones as Clerk, second by Murdoch.
Voted 5 – 0 for Jones
I. Reed Street residents Re: Hanson AA - Ralph Needleman spoke on behalf of the Reed Street residents indicating that two events were held at the Hanson AA over the weekend and the neighbors were not notified of the Sunday event. One the residents presented a disturbance log to the Board. The Police Department was notified problem over the weekend. Mr. Larry Norve 156 Pleasant Street was also present to voice his concerns on behalf of the Pleasant Street residents. Board is attempting to address the matter. Hanson AA has not met with Executive Secretary or the neighbors. Mrs. Murdoch cited concerns
regarding health violations and toilet facilities. Mr. Webster assured the resident that the Board would continue to review the situation.
II. Hockey Boosters Bottle Drive – Request from Jerry Coulstring of the WHRHS Hockey Boosters requesting permission to conduct a bottle drive on Saturday, June 17, 2000 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve WHRHS Hockey Boosters request to conduct a bottle drive on Sat. June 17, 2000 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.
III. Minutes
Hold 3/4/00 – Plymouth County Hospital Tour
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve Regular & Executive Session minutes of 3/7/00. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve Regular minutes ( as amended) and Executive Session minutes of 3/14/00. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve VHB meeting minutes of 3/25/00. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve Regular and Executive Session minutes of 3/28/00. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve Regular minutes of 4/4/00. Voted 5 – 0.
Hold 4/8/00 Regular Session minutes
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to approve Executive Session minutes of 4/8/00. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to approve Regular and Executive Session minutes of 4/11/00. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to approve Regular and Executive Session minutes of 4/25/00. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve minutes of 4/27/00. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve minutes of Town Meeting 5/2/00. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Jones, second by Kuchinski to approve regular session minutes of 5/16/00 as amended and Executive Session minutes. Voted 5 – 0.
IV. Movers – Class II license request – Mr. Timothy Hall of 963 E. Washington Street requesting Class II license.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to open Hearing Voted 5 – 0.
Mr. Hall explained he is seeking a Class II license. All his transactions will be conducted over the internet. There will be no vehicles or customers on his premises. Brief discussion regarding the wording on the license. Agreed to have license state No vehicles for sale on the premises.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to approve Class II license to Movers. Roll call Murdoch aye, Kuchinski aye, Webster aye, McSweeney aye, Jones aye Voted 5 – 0.
V. Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Davis indicated that he had received results from the Inspector General’s Office regarding his courses. The Historical Commission has requested the Board’s support on the application for the Plymouth County Hospital to be placed on the National Register. Brief discussion regarding affect placement will have on future use of the property.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to sign application to National Register. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Webster).
Discussed letter from Assessor regarding New Hope Chapel and legal bill. Mr. Davis to contact Town Counsel regarding bill.
VI. VHB – Plymouth County Hospital – Al Hanscom of VHB presented a status up-date on the progress of the Hospital. Keystone is nearly complete. Project costs were approximately $20,000 under contract price. VHB is looking into the disposal systems of the houses and have presented a draft plan for the subdivision of the houses. VHB can draft the waste disposal plans, but are not currently under contract to do so. VHB currently working with MDFA through a grant Mr. Davis obtained.
VII. Police Department Revolving Account – Lt. Savage and Mrs. Gomez were present to request the Board approval of increasing the revolving account from $55,000 to $65,000 to cover unexpected expenses from new tires to building maintenance.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to approve request to increase police revolving account from $55,000 to $65,000 for FY 2000. Voted 5 – 0 .
Chairman Webster announced that the Board of enter Executive Session under item #3 litigation to discuss the Ridder and Sprint matters.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to enter Executive Session. Roll Call Murdoch aye; Kuchinski aye, Webster aye, McSweeney aye; Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
10:15 p.m. Reconvened open session. No votes taken.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
10:16 p.m . Meeting adjourned.
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