Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes August 29, 2000
Present: Judy Murdoch, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones (Kuchinski absent). Executive Secretary also present.
7:40 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and opened the meeting by reading announcements. United Nations Association of Greater Boston will be holding United Nations Day on October 24, 2000 at the State House and requesting Hanson to declare October 24th UN Day and sign a proclamation. Also received a letter of thanks from the District Attorney for hosting the D.A.R.E. camp.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to designate October 24, 2000 as United Nations Day and draft a proclamation from the town of Hanson. Voted 4 – 0.
I. Carol McCormack – The treasurer/collector presented three borrowing documents for the Board to sign. A report of advance of borrowing, a SAN and a RAN.
II. Town Meeting Articles – Board discussed the Historical Commission and Petition article regarding the Plymouth County Hospital. Proponents of the Petition article indicated that they would pass over their article if the Historical Commission article passes. Board discussed an article regarding transferring funds from the Ambulance fund for the paramedic training of the Paramedic. Jones and Webster requested clarification from Labor Counsel and Executive Secretary regarding number of paramedics and scope of the contract. Jones also requested additional information on the fund transfer for training and installation of a new
ambulance billing system.
MOTION by Jones, second by Murdoch to close warrant. Voted 4 – 0.
III. Youth Soccer Parade – Received request from Hanson Youth Soccer to hold a parade on Saturday September 16, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. from the Town Hall to Maquan School.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to grant permission for parade on September 16th at 9:00 a.m. Voted 4 – 0.
IV. Surplus vehicles – Executive Secretary presented the Board with recommendation regarding three surplus vehicles received from the Police Department. Mr. Davis recommended the ’85 Dodge 4x4 truck be shared by the Recreation Department and the Town Hall Custodian; ’86 Plymouth Reliant Station Wagon to the Health Agent and the ’92 Ford Crown Victoria to the Assessors.
After lengthy discussion and input from the finance committee members in the audiences, the Board requested additional information regarding the terms of the Assessor’s contract relative to access to a town vehicles.
MOTION by Jones, second by Murdoch to transfer the ’85 Dodge 4x4 to the Recreation Commission to be shared with Town Hall Custodian. The ’86 Reliant and the current assessors’ vehicle to be declared surplus. Voted 4 – 0.
V. Evaluation – Chairman Webster indicated that the Executive Secretary’s evaluations should be in as soon as possible. His evaluation will be discussed on Sept. 5th.
VI. DTE Hearing – Mr. Davis indicated that the Board is welcome to attend the hearing regarding MediaOne Cable service on Sept. 5 & 6th to comment on the programming and rates. No members plan to attend.
VII. WHRHS Feasibility Study Committee – The regional School committee is requesting a Board member to be on the High School Feasibility Study Committee. Chairman Webster appointed Stephanie McSweeney as the Board’s representative and Peter Jones to act at the Alternate.
VIII. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis will be attending DET hearing for Sam Germaine’s unemployment on September 7th. The Board reviewed Mr. Davis’ organizational chart. Mr. Davis informed the Board of Carole Ann Barber’s impending retirement. Nextel has filed a lawsuit against the Town in U.S. District Court. Mr. Davis to follow-up with Town Counsel on the case.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
Meeting adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
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