Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes August 22, 2000
Present: Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Executive Secretary Winn Davis also present.
7:34 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order.
I. Recreation Warrant Article – Mary Puleio, Chairman of the Recreation Commission was present to inform the Board that the Commission has submitted an article for the engineering for water service to Camp Kiwanee and explained the route the water service would take.
II. Requests for Solicitation – Whitman Disabled American Veterans – Forget Me Not Drive – August 31st – September 2nd at Shaws and WHRHS Hockey Boosters – Bottle Drive – 9/9/00 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve – Whitman Disabled American Veterans Forget Me Not Drive on August 31st through September 2nd and as an alternate date September 7th through September 9th. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the WHRHS Hockey Boosters bottle drive on September 9th from 9:00 a. m. to 2:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.
III. Appointment – Received an application for the Roller Coaster Road Committee from Elizabeth Sloan of 421 Cross Street.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to appoint Elizabeth Sloan of 421 Cross Street to the Roller Coaster Road Committee. Voted 5 – 0.
IV. Resignation – Received a letter of resignation from Warren Emerson from the Cable Advisory Committee.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to accept with regret Mr. Emerson’s resignation from the Cable Advisory Committee and a letter of thanks to be sent. Voted 5 – 0.
V. Request for Sale of Property – The Board received a letter in 1999 from Harold Monsini 103 Whitman Street requesting the Town sell him property on Old Whitman Street. Mr. Davis informed the Board that a follow-up letter has been sent to Mr. Monsini’s attorney to see if he is still interested but there has been no response. The matter would have to be placed on the Warrant for approval by Town Meeting. Kuchinski sited drainage concerns and requested the Highway Surveyor’s input. Mr. Davis to follow up.
VI. Discuss 5-Day Work Week – Mr. Davis informed the Board that the matter was discussed at the department head meeting and passed on the suggestions he received. Chairman Webster said he has not received input from the Committee Chairman yet. Kuchinski requested that office traffic flow start to be recorded. Matter tabled.
VII. Stillman Property – Mrs. Stillman was present to request that the Town sell her back the property in which she holds an easement along the back portion of the Smith-Nawazelski property. An article would have to be placed on the Warrant. The Board agreed to place the matter on the warrant, but would need to discuss the matter further. Tabled until August 29th.
VIII – Class II Hearing – Al Cavanaugh and Rose Bokavich were present to request a Class II license for Richard D. Bokavich 100 Old Wharf Road, Dennisport dba South Shore Used Cars at 1 Liberty Street formerly Specialty Auto. Hours of operation would be Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to grant Class II license to Richard D. Bokavich dba South Shore Used Cars. Voted 5 – 0.
IX – Historical Commission – Bruce Young and David Devito of the Historical Commission were present to discuss placing the Plymouth County Hospital on the Historic Register. They indicated that they have gone as far as they can in the application process and will need an expert to complete the remainder of the application and submitted it to the Department of Interior. They are also considering including Camp Kiwanee. They will be seeking funding through Town Meeting for the consultant in the amount of $8,000.00, which would break down approximately $4,000 per application. The Board expressed concern over restrictions due to the designation and possible prohibitive costs for re-use. The Historical Commission will get back-up information prior to Town Meeting regarding restrictions and
requirements. An RFP will have to be put out with Mr. Davis’ assistance for a consultant.
X. Chief King – Police Appointments – Chief King, Lt. Savage and Mark Vigneau were present. Chief King requested the Board appoint Mr. Vigneau as a permanent Police Officer. Chief requested the appointment be effective Sept. 6th after Mr. Vigneau has completed his physical. He will start the academy on September 11th. Swearing in will be on September 12th.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to appoint Mark Vigneau to the Police Department effective September 6th upon the successful completion of the PAT exam. Voted 5 – 0.
XI. – Habitat for Humanity – Warren Emerson was present to request that the Board support a Warrant Article for the transfer of property on Liberty Street to the Habitat for Humanity. The lot would have to be rezoned and would require a hearing for such zoning change. The zoning change would require its own article. Kuchinski inquired if Habitat has researched any other locations. Murdoch expressed concern regarding the parcel. The Board agreed to allow the article but requested additional information from the Executive Secretary and Town Counsel.
XII. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis informed the board the both Carol McCormack and Barbara Gomez will but out on extended Medical leave. The clerical union has requested a meeting to discuss stipends for coverage of the two positions. Mr. Davis to confirm the date. Mr. Davis met with Sheriff Decas who will be moving BCI out of the Hospital property shortly. The Sheriff has also indicated he will have a work crew paint the PCH houses in the fall. TALA, an independent movie company would like to rent some hospital equipment for $500.00 and a credit in their movie. Virtual Town Hall will be providing the
Town, free of charge, one interactive page on the website. Mr. Davis will be attending a presentation of Virtual Town Hall to area towns on September 20th.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to rent the PCH equipment to TALA for $500.00. Voted 5 – 0.
Cathy Kuchinski requested that Board review and consider participation in the Mayflower Compact as presented by the 2000 Task Force.
Peter Jones indicated that the Street Safety and Development Committee plans to make a presentation at town meeting regarding sidewalk plans.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
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