Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes June 5, 2001
Present: Judy Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski, Stephanie McSweeney (late) and Peter Jones. (Daniel Webster absent) Also present, Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant, Meredith Scozzari.
7:36 p.m. Vice-Chairman Kuchinski called the meeting to order and read the announcements - Hanson Family Safety Day, June 16th 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Shaw’s Parking Lot, Cobb Library garden tour June 9th, Biodiversity Days June 9 & 10, Family Fun Day at Camp Kiwanee July 14th.
Gravel Removal hearing – Mr. Frank Brooks was present to request a gravel removal permit for Brook Street & Thayer Drive.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to open hearing. Voted 3 – 0.
7:50 p.m. – Stephanie McSweeney arrived.
Mr. Brooks indicated that the gravel would be removed during the course of one year between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Neighbors were present and cited concerns regarding dust and children waiting for buses during the school year. Mr. Brooks indicated that he would address the dust issues and notify the neighbors when the removal will commence. Ms. Kuchinski pointed out that the by-laws requires a grade no more than 2:1 and the plans call for a 3:1 grade. Mr. Brooks agreed to change the grading.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to close hearing. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to approve gravel removal permit with provisions that the neighbors be notified of the starting date and that the grade be revised to 2:1. Voted 4 – 0.
Pembroke Town Administrator Ed Thorne – Mr. Thorne presented the Board with a report of Oldham Pond Environmental Study. The report indicated that septic systems were not the cause of the pollution in the pond, but fertilizers, insecticides, washing machines and dishwashers were the main causes of the high phosphorus counts. Mr. Thorne indicated that Pembroke was seeking grant money from the State to clean up the problem. He also pointed out that a large pipe located in Hanson was draining into the pond and requested that Hanson investigate the discharge. The matter was tabled until Conservation, Board of Health and the Building Inspector could research the matter.
Parks & Fields and Recreation Request – Ed Bates and Bob Hayes were present to request permission to place banner on the island at Rt. 27 & 58 for the Family Fun Day on July 14th
Mr. Bates informed the Board that Mass. Electric would not grant them permission to place a sign across Indian Head Street. The Highway Department would place permanent posts in the island and other organizations would be able to use them as well. Board recommended they speak to the Building Inspector regarding sign by-law. Mr. Jones suggested that they speak with the Garden Club as well.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve Parks & Fields request to place posts on island at Rts. 58 & 27 for a banner subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Voted 4 – 0.
Street Name Request – Deborah Brennock was present on behalf of Sheila Niksa to request approval of the street name Tag Way for the Millennium Estates subdivision. Town Planner was also present and indicated the plans have been approved by the Planning Board.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to approve the street name Tag Way. Voted 4 - 0
One-Day Liquor License – Nancy Kundiez 313 Grove St., Hanover – Graduation Party June 8th 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to grant a one-day liquor license to Nancy Kundiez for a graduation party on 6/8/01. Voted 4 - 0
Citing a potential conflict – Mrs. McSweeney removed herself from the board for the discussion regarding the Plymouth County Hospital.
Baran Partners & Zoning By-Law Committee – Members of the zoning by-law committee and Richard Hayden of Baran Partners were present to discuss zoning by-law changes regarding the Plymouth County Hospital reuse. Mr. Davis provided everyone with a timeline and suggested talking points. Roadway and maintenance issues were discussed. The town cannot be site specific regarding the zoning. The Planning Board should be the regulating authority to waive a special permit. Mr. Hayden indicated that the zoning by-law committee has drafted very good by-laws regarding a senior village but also needs to address the assisted living issue. The boards discussed the need to establish a specific by-law, which would prevent homeowners from opening their homes to assisted living.
After lengthy discussion, Baran agreed to meet with the Zoning By-law committee on June 11th
9: 20 p.m. – Mrs. McSweeney returned to the Board
Executive Session – Vice-Chairman Kuchinski announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #3 – strategies regarding union negotiations for the Clerical Union.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to enter into executive session under Item #3. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 4 – 0.
9:54 returned to open session – no votes taken
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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