Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2000
Present: Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster and Peter Jones ( McSweeney & Murdoch absent). Executive Secretary Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari also present.
7:40 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and immediately announced a recess to await a quorum.
7:55 p.m. Peter Jones arrived.
I. Announcements – Chairman Webster announced that the Bay Circuit Trail committee would be at Camp Kiwanee on Sunday, October 1st at 7:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend and walk with the group through Hanson.
II. Clifford reappointment issue – Chairman Webster explained the reasons for not reappointing the Cliffords to the Recreation Commission and read a letter from the Beach Director Kimberly Wessling. Questions were fielded from the audience and the Cliffords.
Cathy Kuckinski announced the Rotary is be hosting a fishing derby at Camp Kiwanee on Saturday, Sept. 30th. She also read a letter from Town Clerk Sandra Harris regarding the appointment of a new Registrar and Mrs. Harris’ status as a Registrar.
III. Article 14 – Historical Commission – Bruce Young and Alan Clemons were present to discussion Article 14 and placement of the County Hospital Property and Camp Kiwanee on the National Historic Register. They provided handouts and a slide presentation. The Recreation Commission was also present and objected to Camp Kiwanee’s inclusion on the Register. Concerns were expressed that designation would limit the Town’s ability to work on the buildings. Board to vote on Article at Town Meeting
IV. Surplus Property – Mr. Davis indicated that prior to selling town property, the Board needs to declare the property as surplus. The Plymouth County Hospital property referred to in Articles 12, 33 and 34 as well as 143 Woodbine Avenue referred to in Article 29 need to be designated surplus.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to declare the property located at 143 Woodbine Avenue referred to in Article 29 as surplus. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to declare the residential properties at the Plymouth County Hospital referred to in Article 12 as surplus. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones not to declare 15 acres of property located at the Plymouth County Hospital referred to in Article 33 and Article 34 as surplus. Voted 3 – 0.
V. Finance Committee arrived to discuss Warrant Articles. They had questions on the following articles:
Article 2 – Unpaid bills – Major portion of the article is for a suit between Conservation and Jon Ridder, which was filed after the May Town meeting.
Article 6 – Master Plan – Fin. Com. Requested a date for a final report. Jones and Kuchinski estimated between 12 and 18 months.
Article 10 – Maquan Roof – Funding paid for through interest earned on school borrowing. Reimbursement will be marked as a vendor refund and placed in the General Fund.
Article 11 – Sidewalk – Amount is $56,000.00, Peter Jones will be making a presentation at Town Meeting.
Article 13 – Title V – Fin. Con. Concerned about frontage issues for future use of the Plymouth County Hospital Property. Board assured Fin. Com. There is suitable access around the property.
Article 19 – Roller Coaster Road engineering – Town to pay for the engineering of the lay out and the residents will be assessed a betterment for the construction. A report will be available at town meeting.
Article 29 – Habitat for Humanity – Specific lot is 143 Woodbine Avenue – Assessed value of $63,700.00.
VI. VHB – Al Hanscom was present to give an update on the status of the Plymouth County Hospital Property. He provided a report outlining the project. Land Planning completed the site survey; form A lots will be completed by Town Meeting. Septic system bid ready for the Central Register. MDFA suggested requesting two proposals from the developers – one to include preservation and one without. Next workshop scheduled for October 11th.
VII. Re-appointments:
Doris Grindle and Lillian Weeks to the OCPC - Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee. One-year terms – term to expire 9/30/01
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to reappoint Doris Grindle and Lillian Weeks to the OCPC. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 3 – 0.
Meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
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