Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes May 22, 2001
Present: Judy Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Also present, Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant, Meredith Scozzari.
7:45 p.m. Chairman Webster 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, Memorial Day activities on May 28th, historic photos donated by Eleta Vokey and letters of support sent regarding the Roller Coaster Road matter.
Reorganization of the Board – Chairman Webster announced that the Board should be reorganized after the annual town elections. McSweeney nominated Kuchinski as Chairman, second by Jones. Jones nominated Webster, second by Murdoch.
Voted 2 – 3 McSweeney and Kuchinski for Kuchinski for Chairman
Voted 3 - 2 Jones, Murdoch and Webster for Webster for Chairman
Daniel Webster elected Chairman.
Jones nominated Kuchinski for Vice-Chairman, second by McSweeney. No other nominations. Voted 5 – 0 for Kuchinski as Vice-Chairman
Webster nominated Jones for Clerk, second by McSweeney. No other nominations.
Voted 5 – 0 for Jones as Clerk
Vote Fire Chief Candidates – The Board reviewed the three fire chief candidates. Chairman Webster briefly highlighted the hiring process and thanked the search committee, Chiefs King and Bergeron and Mr. Davis for their work. Each member indicated his choice. Mrs. Murdoch expressed concern regarding Allen Hoyt’s EMT experience. Chief Bergeron, Chief King and Mr. Davis advised her they checked into the matter and it is not an issue.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to hire Capt. Allen Hoyt of Plymouth subject to contract negotiations. Voted 5 – 0.
Carole McCormack, Treasurer/Collector was present to discuss the Deferred Compensation plan which included OBRA. The plan which is offered by Aetna would cover part-time, seasonal employees, some elected officials and call fire fighters who are not part of the retirement plan. The employees would no longer pay social security and the Town would not have match the employee’s contribution. The savings to the town would be $4,000 - $5,000 per year. The plan would be effective July 1, 2001. Mrs. McCormack will provide the exact number of employees affected and report to the Board at the next meeting.
Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis informed the Board that he received a complaint regarding a helicopter at the Rod & Gun machine gun shoot. Received a thank you from Legal Services of Cape Cod for the Board support of their article. Received notification of additional funding from Mass. Highway and increase in Chapter 90 money and Chapter 70 funding. Received a thank you from Mr. Craig regarding Roller Coast Road. SelectEnergy has contacted him regarding a natural gas proposal. Reviewed data received from Census 2000. Updated the Board on the Safety Committee, which met on May 16th. The Committee thanked Brian Clemons for his work keeping the walkways safe during the winter.
One-Day Liquor License – Request from Tasha Tanner for a one-day liquor license for a Wedding on June 2, 2001 at Camp Kiwanee from 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve a one-day liquor license to Tasha Tanner of 10 Biscayne Ave., Weymouth for a wedding on June 2, 2001 at Camp Kiwanee from 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.
Bottle Drive Request – Jerry Coulstring of the Whitman-Hanson Hockey Boosters has requested permission to conduct bottle drive Saturday, June 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to approve Whitman-Hanson Hockey Boosters’ request to conduct bottle drive Saturday, June 16th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Appointment - Arlene Caswell 158 Main Street – COA to fill un-expired term of Doris Grindle. Term to expire 6/30/04
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to appoint Arlene Caswell to fill Doris Grindle’s un-expired term on the COA. Voted 5 – 0.
Approve Minutes – February, March, April & May
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the minutes of 4/8/00 and 10/30/00. Voted 5 - 0
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the minutes of 11/6/00, 11/8/00, Reg. & Executive Session of 11/14/00. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the minutes of 2/13/01 reg. & executive session. Voted 5 - 0
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the minutes of 2/20/01. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the minutes of 3/5/01, 3/8/01, reg. & executive session of 3/13/01, reg. 3/20/01 and 3/27/01. Voted 5 - 0
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to approve the minutes of 4/3/01. Voted 4 - 0 – 1 (McSweeney)
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the reg. & executive minutes of 4/10/01 and reg. Session of 4/17/01. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Jones)
Hold meeting minutes of April 24, 2001. McSweeney wanted to include the funding source in the minutes regarding the Roller Coaster Road articles
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the reg. & executive session minutes of 5/1/01, reg. Sessions of 5/7/01, 5/8/01, 5/9/01 and reg. & executive session of 5/15/01. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Jones & Murdoch).
McSweeney requested the minutes of Executive Session 5/1/01 reflect that she left the meeting and 5/15/01 school feasibility study should reflect the proposals are responses for the RFP for design services.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to adjourn.
8:50 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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