Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
September 19, 2000
Present: Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Stephanie McSweeney (Peter Jones and Daniel Webster late). Executive Secretary Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari also present.
7:25 p.m. Vice-Chairman Kuchinski called the meeting to order. Announced the water department will be flushing hydrants from September 25th through the end of October. Announced upcoming MMA workshop schedule.
I. Executive Secretary Evaluation – Kuchinski read the scores and remarks on the Executive Secretary’s evaluation.
II. Assessor’s Continuation of Classification Hearing – Assessors Dan Ward, Sue Thornton and Cindy Long were present.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to re-open the Classification Hearing.
Voted 3 – 0.
The Assessors announced that the certified tax rate has been set at $16.43 with an excess levy capacity of $2,480.79.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch that the Board of Selectmen is in receipt of the certified tax rate of $16.43 and excess levy capacity of $2,480.79. The rate will be a uniform tax rate as set on August 8, 2000. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to close the Classification hearing for fiscal year 2001. Voted 3 – 0.
Dan Ward inquired about the vehicle for the Assessor. Matter tabled to a later date.
III. Request of One-Day Liquor License – Judith Eagle 790 Union St., Rockland at Camp Kiwanee Sept. 30th.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to grant request for one-day liquor license. Voted 3 – 0.
IV. Recreation Commission – Mr. Davis informed the Board the Recreation Commission is planning a Bartending Service for Camp Kiwanee. The plans have been reviewed by Town Counsel.
V. Appointment to Board of Registrars – Democratic Town Committee requested Joan Malone 233 Elm Street, Hanson be appointed to the Board of Registrars.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Joan Malone to the Board of Registrars. Voted 3 – 0.
VI. Joint Meeting w/ Finance Committee – Reviewed Special Town Meeting warrant.
8:00 p.m. Peter Jones arrived.
Article 1 – 3 – previously recommended by Board of Selectmen.
Article 4 – Finance Committee secretary.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend Article 4. Voted 4 – 0.
Article 5 - 6 – Previously recommended by Board of Selectmen.
Article 7 – Senior Center Sidewalk – Capital Improvement estimates cost to be approximately $7,000.00.
MOTION by McSweeney , second by Murdoch to recommend Article 7 not to exceed $7,000.00. Voted 4 – 0.
Article 8 – HVAC at Library/Senior Center – Capital Improvement estimates cost to be approximately $8,000.00.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to recommend Article 8. Voted 4 – 0.
Article 9 – Drainage – Capital Improvement requesting $15,000.00.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend Article 9. Voted 4 – 0.
Article 10 – Previously recommended by Board of Selectmen.
Article 11 – Street Safety – sidewalks. Hold per Peter Jones.
Article 12 – Previously recommended by Board of Selectmen.
Article 13 – Previously recommended by Board of Selectmen.
Article 14 – Historical Commission – PCH Historic designation – Hold.
Article 15 – Petition Article – PCH Historic designation – Hold.
Article 16 – Recreation Commission engineering article for water service.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend Article 16. Voted 4 – 0.
Article 17 – Previously recommended by Board of Selectmen.
9:05 p.m. Daniel Webster arrived
Article 18 – Rollercoaster Road Report – Hold
Article 19 – Rollercoaster Road Engineering – Hold
Article 20 – Transfer Free cash to Stabilization – Hold
Article 21 – Fin. Com. Article for warrant info.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend Article 21. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 22 – By-Law re: zoning article – Hold
Article 23 – Tower Article – Hold –
Article 24 - Previously recommended by Board of Selectmen.
Article 25 – Fin. Com. By-law change – Brief discussion regarding the opening and closing dates for future warrants. Hold
Article 26 - Previously recommended by Board of Selectmen.
Article 27 – W&P classification changes. – Discussion regarding positions at the top of their ranges. Suggestions made to increase top range by specific percentages or possible bonus pay.
MOTION by Murdoch, second Kuchinski to amend Section 11A Lines b & c, Treasurer/Collector and Town Accountant, high end of the range by 3%. Voted 3 – 2 (Jones & Webster). Murdoch assigned.
Article 28 - Previously voted by Board of Selectmen to pass over.
Article 29 – Habitat for Humanity Lot – Article to be proposed by Board of Selectmen. Executive Secretary indicated the specific information regarding the lot would be outlined in the explanation and motion. Board requested notice be given to the abutters prior to Town Meeting.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to recommend Article 29 with notice to abutters. Voted 5 – 0. Jones assigned.
Article 30 – Conservation acquisition article – Mr. Davis indicated that Town Counsel has informed him this is an illegal article.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to Passover Article 30. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 31 - Previously recommended by Board of Selectmen.
Article 32 - Previously recommended by Board of Selectmen.
Article 33 – Cemetery Comm.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to Passover Article 33. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 34 – Tree Warden
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to Passover Article 34. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 35 – Events Committee – Hold.
Public Records Request – Chairman Webster updated the Board on the status of the request for names of the candidates for the Executive Secretary’s position. The Public Records Division indicated that personnel records, applications, resumes etc. are privileged information and the Division has still not made a determination regarding release of candidates’ names. Board will await notification from Public Records.
Building Inspector – Mr. Davis advised that Board that the background checks are complete. One candidate withdrew his application. Board to re-interview remaining to candidates on Thursday, October 5th. Board authorized Mr. Davis to make arrangements to fill position while Mr. Robbins is out of town.
Executive Session – Chairman Webster indicated the Board would enter Executive Session under item #3 contract negotiations with union and non-union personnel.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to enter Executive Session. Roll Call, Murdoch aye; Kuchinski aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye and Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
10:32 p.m. – brief recess.
11:06 p.m. – Returned to open session – No votes taken
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
11:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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