Minutes of Selectmen Meeting
March 14, 2000
Present: Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones
7:42 p.m. Chairman Webster called to meeting to order and announced that the Board would be hosting a reception for Mr. Davis on Thursday, March 16th at 7:30 p.m.
I. Volunteer Week - Stephanie McSweeney announced National Volunteer week is April 9th through April 15th. She would like to Board to recognize the volunteers by presenting certificates to the volunteers from Share and the Food Pantry. An event will be held at the Congregational Church on High Street on April 15.
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Judy Murdoch to declare April 9th through April 15th Volunteer Week. Voted 5 - 0.
II. Barbara Gomez - Presented the Board with a new set of budget figures. She indicated that the Police may want to change their revolving account and add it to the budget. Fin Com. still waiting for School Budget to be certified. It should be certified on March 27th.
III. Close Warrant - Cathy Kuchinski requested the funds from the 175th Anniversary Committee be transferred for band concerts and that an article be added to authorize Board to dispose of surplus equipment at the Hospital. She also requested that acquisition of 61A Land be added to warrant regarding Northland Cranberry’s request for release. No other additions to the Warrant.
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Peter Jones to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 5 - 0.
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Judy Murdoch to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 5 - 0.
IV. Mary Lou Sutter - Capital Improvement - presented her plan for the Capital Improvement Committee. She reviewed the plan for Fiscal Year 2001.
V. Parks & Fields and Town Forest Committee - Ed Bates of Parks & Fields and Phil Clemons and Alan Clemons for the Town Forest were present to discuss the use of Town Forest property for the construction of a skateboard park. Mr. Bates explained that the Parks & Field Commission would like to use approximately 20,000 square feet of property. The effort is being co-sponsored by DARE and it has the support of the police department. Town Forest would like a line delineating the area to be utilized. Lengthy discuss regarding the skateboard park as well as using the property for a carnival. Also discussed getting a plan of the property. Mr. Jones suggested having Parks & Fields stake out where the proposed park would be.
Agreed to have Parks & Fields and the Town Forest Committees meet and discuss matter.
VI. Town Forest and Trails Committee - Phil Clemons and Alan Clemon of the Town Forest Committee and Phil Linquist and Noreen O’Toole of the Trails Committee were present to discuss the former Burne property. Jon Ridder recently acquired the property and the committees along with the Public Land Trust would like permission to discuss obtaining a portion of the property or getting an easement from Ridder in order to allow public use of the property for the Bay Circuit Trail.
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Cathy Kuchinski to support the Planning Board and the Trails Committee efforts to more forward to discuss options regarding the 290 acres parcel owned by Ridder with the Public Land Trust. Voted 5 - 0.
VII. Class II License Renewal - Devlins Automotive 203 Liberty Street requesting Class II license Renewal. Cathy Kuchinski requested the matter be tabled until a report is received from Conservation regarding the outstanding matter from the summer.
VIII. Re-appointments -
Veteran’s Agent Robert Arsenault 3/31/2001
Asst. Veteran’s Agent Dana Larsen 3/31/2001
Veterans’ Burial Agent Robert Arsenault 3/31/2001
Veterans’ Graves Officer Robert Arsenault 3/31/2001
Veterans’ Services Director Robert Arsenault 3/31/2001
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Stephanie McSweeney to approve reappointments. Voted 5 - 0.
IX. Appointments to vacancies:
Zoning Board of Appeals - Alternates
Steven DeDominici 84 Woodman Terrace Exp. 6/30/2000
David Nagle 14 Captain Nathaniel Drive Exp. 6/30/2001
MOTION by Peter Jones, second by Judy Murdoch to appoint Steven DeDominici and David Nagle as alternates to the Board of Appeals. Voted 5 - 0.
In-law Apartment Committee
Arlene Dias 174 Monponsett St
MOTION by Cathy Kuchinski, second by Peter Jones to appoint Arlene Dias to the In-Law Apartment Committee. Voted 5 - 0.
Executive Secretary’s Report
Mr. Davis reported that he toured that Plymouth County Hospital property with representatives from MDFA to get input regarding development of the property. They will work with the town and assist with funding.
Received a report from Health Agent who attended the DEP meeting in Hanover regarding the Fireworks complex. Currently no changes and they are proceeding with Phase III
Sidewalk bids will be sent out and scheduled to open on April 14th.
Indicated that he will be attending training sessions regarding purchasing as well as a School financing seminar with Mrs. Murdoch.
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Stephanie McSweeney to appoint Mr. Davis as procurement officer for the Town. Voted 5 - 0.
Chairman Webster announced that the Board would be entering into Executive Session under Item # 3 to discuss collective bargaining and grievances with the Clerical Union and Litigation regarding the Water Department and furnace issue.
MOTION by Peter Jones with the stipulation that the meeting will go no later than 10:30 p.m., second by Judy Murdoch. Roll call Murdoch aye, Kuchinski aye, Webster aye, McSweeney aye, Jones aye - Voted 5 - 0.
10:37 p.m. Returned to open session. Peter Jones announced no votes were taken.
MOTION by Judy Murdoch, second by Stephanie McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0.
Meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
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