Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
September 5, 2000
Present: Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Executive Secretary also present.
Announcements: Kuchinski announced that the Cleaners at Rt. 58 & 27 had an electrical fire on Sunday morning. No clothing was lost, but the business will be in temporary quarters at the Indian Head Plaza.
I. Al Hanscom of VHB was present to update the Board on the Plymouth County Hospital. VHB received bids for the site survey of the property and Land Planning was the low bidder in the amount $7,500.00. Survey to be completed by September 27, 2000.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to instruct VHB to contract with Land Planning in the amount of $7,500.00 subject to the approval of the amendment. Voted 5 – 0.
Form A lots will also be prepared by Landing Planning under the existing contract with VHB. The cost for the Form A lots is $2,000.00. Discussed lot size and zoning issues. Mr. Davis to follow up with the building inspector. Specs. for the on site-disposal systems are being prepared by a sub-contractor. Board will put an article in warrant for funding for the construction of systems at a cost of approximately $20,000 per system. Mr. Hanscom reviewed the Re-use plan issues. A Public workshop will be rescheduled from Sept. 13th to Sept. 20th or 21t, Mr. Hanscom will confirm. Board discussed Historical Commission’s warrant article. Meeting between VHB, Board of Selectmen and Historical set for Sept. 19th.
II. Review Building Inspector Candidates – Mr. Davis indicated that we are still waiting on the background checks. Tabled matter until Sept. 12th.
III. Bob Cioffi of Cataldi’s - Request to pledge his liquor license to CIT Small Business Lending Corp.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to allow Mr. Cioffi to pledge his liquor license to CIT Small Business Lending Corp. Voted 5 – 0.
IV. Request for One-Day Liquor License – Roger Boddie of 165 Longenberry Drive, Abington requesting one day Liquor License for a retirement party at Camp Kiwanee 9/9/00 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to approval a one-day liquor license to Roger Boddie of 165 Longenberry Drive, Abington for September 9, 2000 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.
V. Review evaluation of Executive Secretary – Matter tabled until Sept. 12th when all the evaluations are in.
VI. Review Board of Selectmen Articles –
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to open warrant to accept new articles.
Voted 5 – 0.
Article 2 – Unpaid bills – Recommend
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
(Kuchinski Assigned)
Article 1 – Fire Chief’s pay - Recommend
MOTION by Murdoch , second by Kuchinski to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
(Murdoch Assigned) – Murdoch requested that the Board of Selectmen jointly propose Article 1.
Article 14 – EMT pay - Hold – Waiting for information from the Chief.
Article 21 – Removal of appointments - Recommend
MOTION by Murdoch , second by Kuchinski to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
( Jones Assigned)
Article 24 – Building Inspectors salary range - Recommend
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
(McSweeney Assigned) – Request that Article 24 be placed before Article 23.
Article 26 – Habitat House - Hold – Tabled until 9/12
Article 27 – Rezoning for Habitat House - Hold - Table until 9/12
Article 29 – Subdivide PCH - Recommend
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
(Webster Assigned)
Article 30 – Police Station study - Recommend
MOTION by Murdoch, second Kuchinski to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
(Murdoch Assigned)
Article 33 – Stillman easement - Hold – Referred to Town Counsel – may need an RFP
Article 34 – Crooker Place - Delete – Mr. Davis sited several problems with the Crooker Place property.
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Stephanie McSweeney to delete Article 34 Voted 5 – 0.
Article 35 – Monsini property - Hold
Article 36 – Events Committee – Hold
MOTION by Jones, second by Kuchinski to recommend new article presented by Capital Improvement for the repair of the Maquan School Roof. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend new article for installation of the on-site disposal systems on the residential properties of the Plymouth County Hospital in the amount of $80,000.00. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to close the Warrant. Voted 5 – 0.
VII. Committee Assignments Changes – Chairman Webster suggested replacing Judy Murdoch with Cathy Kuchinski on the Police Union negotiating team. Murdoch and Kuchinski agreed to the move.
VIII. In-Law Apartment Committee – McSweeney indicated that the committee plans to meet in mid September. Ed Casey was the representative from ZBA and has subsequently resigned from ZBA. Executive Secretary to check to see if ZBA wishes to keep Mr. Casey as their representative or appoint a new member.
IX. Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Davis announced that he received a letter of resignation from Marilyn Pendleton effective 1/18/01. Her last actual day of work will be 11/30/00.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
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