Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes June 26, 2001
Present: Judy Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Also present, Management Assistant, Meredith Scozzari.
7:35 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements – Family Fun Day at Camp Kiwanee, July 14th, Lions Carnival at Plymouth County Hospital July 12th – 15th ; Concerts on the Town Hall Green every Sunday starting July 22nd; Observed a moment of Silence for John Hanlon; Thank you letters from Typhena Vallancourt, Thank you to Lite Control.
I. Request from COA – Written request was received from Theresa Oliveira & Jean Marie Smith from the Senior Center requesting permission to use Town Hall Green for yard sale on July 28th - previous yard sale was rained out. Unanimously approved.
II. Stinger’s Restaurant – Pledge liquor license – David Hatch was present to request permission to pledge their liquor license to Community Bank.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to grant Stinger’s permission to pledge their liquor license to Community Bank. Voted 5 – 0.
III. Hanson Lions Club – Carnival at Plymouth County Hospital – Paul Cameron was present to request permission to use the bathrooms in the BCI building during the carnival. The facilities will be monitored during the event. Dan Webster to speak to the County Commissioners. Also requested permission to allow the event coordinator to set up early.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to allow J & M Amusements access to the Plymouth County Hospital property on Sunday, July 8th through Sunday, July 15th. Voted 5 – 0.
IV. First Congregational Church – Lee Baker has requested permission to use Town Hall Green for a Blue Grass Band Concert 8/25/01 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to allow First Congregational Church to hold a concert on the Town Hall Green on August 25th. Voted 5 – 0.
V. Staffing Request – Received requests from the Board of Health and Conservation for coverage during vacation. Board of Health needs coverage from July 2 – July 14 and Conservation needs coverage from June 28 – July 12. The Union has been offered these openings and does not have anyone interested in the positions. Both offices have someone who can cover during the requested times.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to grant vacation coverage to the Board of Health and Conservation Commission as requested and offered to the union. Voted 5 – 0.
VI. Hanson Grain Licenses – Licenses have been prepared. Chairman Webster will sign the Licenses after authorization.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to authorize Chairman Webster to sign the licenses with Hanson Grain. Voted 5 – 0.
VII. Closed evening of July 3rd - Board discuss closing the Town Hall on the evening of July 3rd. There are no hearings scheduled for that evening.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to close the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Voted 5 – 0.
VIII. Brockton Hospital Nurses – Four Brockton Hospital nurses were present to request support for their strike and to inform the public of the situation. A public statement was read and questions were taken from the audience.
IX. Wage & Personnel and Finance Committee – The Finance Committee and Karen Barry of Wage & Personnel were present to discuss the Variable Pay system. Mrs. Barry indicated that she feels much of the background work has been completed with respect to comparisons. She feels empowered when doing the research herself. She suggested broadening the position of the Management Assistant to include personnel work. She also suggested some of the work could be done by the Employment Assistance Program through our workmen’s compensation carrier. Mr. Jones feels if we do not contract Stone Consulting to conduct Phase I of the plan then they probably would not be willing to conduct phase II. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the study and the
need for variable pay. By law changes would be necessary. Matter tabled for another meeting. Mrs. Barry invited both Finance and Board of Selectmen to the Wage & Personnel hearing on July 25th at 7:00 p.m.
X. Annual Re-Appointments – Ms. Kuchinski urged residents to apply for appointment. The following appointments were made:
Appeals Board – Lila Coyle & Catherine McCarthy
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Lila Coyle to the Appeals Board term to expire 6/30/04. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Webster)
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Catherine McCarthy as the alternate to the Appeals Board term to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
Auxiliary Police – Andrew Gilbert, Bruce Humfryes, Algernon Queen, Daniel Blais, Bill Strait, Ronald Clark, Patrick Faiella, Daniel Godwin, Richard Nawazelski.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Andrew Gilbert, Bruce Humfryes, Algernon Queen, Daniel Blais, Bill Strait, Ronald Clark, Patrick Faiella, Daniel Godwin, Richard Nawazelski as Auxiliary Police terms to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Building Inspector – Michael Kennedy
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Michael Kennedy as Building Inspector term to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
By-Law Committee – Thomas Mosher & Faith Mosher.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Thomas Mosher & Faith Mosher to the By-Law Committee terms to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
Cable T.V. Committee – Carole McCormack
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Carole McCormack to the CATV Committee term to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Capital Improvement Committee – Mary Lou Sutter & Robert Smith. Dan Drury did not wish to be re-appointed.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Mary Lou Sutter and Robert Smith to the Capital Improvement Committee terms to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
Capital Improvement Committee vacancies – John Currie and Edward Young
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Edward Young to fill Angelo Nuby’s unexpired term of 6/30/03 and John Currie to replace Dan Drury who did not seek re-appointment - term to expire 6/30/04 to the Capital Improvement Committee. Voted 5 – 0.
CD Director – Russell King; CD Engineering Officer – Richard Harris; CD Fire Services Officer – Allen Hoyt; CD Medical Services Officer – Allen Hoyt; CD Operations Officer – August Silva; CD Police Service Officer – Russell King; CD Radio Officer – Kenneth Garren; CD Radiological Officer - Allen Hoyt; CD Rescue Officer – Allen Hoyt; CD Shelters Officer – August Silva
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Civil Defense Positions as listed terms to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Conservation Commission – Matthew Palermo. Mary Puleio did not wish to be re-appointed.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Matthew Palermo to Conservation Commission terms to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
Council for Elder Affairs - Marylyn Grant. Paul Cameron did not wish to be re-appointed.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Marylyn Grant to the Council for Elder Affairs term to expire 6/30/04 Voted 5 – 0.
Cultural Council - Richard Powers, Laura Richter, Virginia Young, Lisa Robertson.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Richard Powers, Laura Richter, Virginia Young, Lisa Robertson to the Cultural Council terms to expire 6/30/03. Voted 5 – 0.
Cultural Council – Vacancy – Elizabeth Petersen 378 County Road.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Elizabeth Petersen to the Cultural Council – Term to expire 6/30/03. Voted 5 – 0.
Drainage Committee – Ernest Amado, George Cirillo, Robert Brown, Richard Harris, Gordon Coyle, Catherine Kuchinski.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Ernest Amado, George Cirillo, Robert Brown, Richard Harris, Gordon Coyle, Catherine Kuchinski to the Drainage Committee terms to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Education Committee – Jeanine Adams, Mary Lewek, Linda Bertino.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Jeannine Adams, Mary Lewek and Linda Bertino to the Education Committee terms to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
Fence Viewer - Michael Kennedy & William Lonergan
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Michael Kennedy & William Lonergan as fence viewers terms to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Forest Warden – Allen Hoyt
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Allen Hoyt as Forest Warden term to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Gas inspector – Scott Bizzozero
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Scott Bizzozero as Gas Inspector term to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Harbormaster – Applications were received from Robert O’Brien and Michael Murray. Mr. Buotte has informed the Selectmen’s office that he wishes to be reappointed. After brief discussion regarding outstanding issues involving the dock permits, the Board recommended appointing Mr. O’Brien to the position.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Robert O’Brien of 182 State Street as Harbormaster term to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Hazardous Waste Coordinator – Allen Hoyt
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Allen Hoyt as Hazardous Waste Coordinator term to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Historical Commission – Allen Clemons & William Scott.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Allen Clemons & William Scott to the Historical Commission terms to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
Insurance Committee – Judy Braley & Frank Gerraughty
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Judy Braley and Frank Gerraughty to the Insurance Committee terms to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Nathaniel Thomas Mill Committee – Donna Brown and Howard Dillon
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Donna Brown and Howard Dillon to the Nathaniel Thomas Mill Committee terms to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
North River Commission – Alternate – Edward Casey
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Edward Casey as the Alternate to the North River Commission term to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
Old Colony Elderly Services – Kathleen Dyer & Eva Burton
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Kathleen Dyer and Eva Burton to the Old Colony Elderly Services terms to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Parks & Fields Commission – Kevin Arouca & Rick Vayo.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Kevin Arouca and Rick Vayo to the Parks & Fields Commission terms to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
Plymouth County Advisory Board – Judy Murdoch and Peter Jones as Alternate.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Judy Murdoch as member and Peter Jones as alternate to the Plymouth County advisory Board terms to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Recreation Commission – Mary Puleio, Wes Blauss and Karen Barry.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Mary Puleio, Wes Blauss and Karen Barry to the Recreation Commission terms to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
Sealer of Weights & Measurers – The Board received notification that due to the fact that Donald Ferguson had not received his certification within one year of his appointment, he is disqualified from being re-appointed to the position. The management assistant has spoken with the Duxbury sealer who would be willing to help out the town on an interim basis until a permanent sealer is appointed. The Town does not own any equipment and would have to purchase the necessary equipment.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Joseph Shea of Duxbury as Interim Sealer until December 31, 2001. Mr. Shea to work with Mr. Davis to set fees and purchase necessary equipment. Voted 5 – 0.
Special Police – Bernard Delory, Animal Control Officer; Robert O’Brien, Harbormaster; Donald Ferguson, Constable and August Silva, Constable.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Bernard Delory, Robert O’Brien, Donald Ferguson and August Silva as Special Police - terms to expire 6/30/02.
Street Safety & Development Committee – Paul Taber, Anthony Sacco, Peter Jones, Pamela Fasci, Manuel DePina, Richard Harris, Russell King, Daniel Webster terms to expire 6/30/02.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Paul Taber, Anthony Sacco, Peter Jones, Pamela Fasci, Manuel DePina, Richard Harris, Russell King, Daniel Webster to the Street Safety & Development Committee - terms to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Town Forest – Allan Clemons, Philip Clemons and Robert Duff.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Allan Clemons, Philip Clemons and Robert Duff to the Town Forest terms to expire 6/30/04. Voted 5 – 0.
Wiring Inspector – Edward Savage
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appoint Edward Savage as the Wiring Inspector term to expire 6/30/02. Voted 5 – 0.
Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee – Mrs. Murdoch suggested tabling matter to see if additional applications are received. Currently two of the three applications are from current or former members of the COA. Matter tabled until July 10th.
XI. One Day Liquor License – Virtual Town Hall of Maine will be holding a seminar at Town Hall on Wednesday, July 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Requesting one-day liquor license to serve wine and cheese.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to approve one-day liquor license to Virtual Town Hall. Voted 5 – 0.
XII. Letters of appreciation – Chairman Webster read letter from the Recreation Commission thanking the highway and water departments for their assistance. A letter was read from Mrs. Marie Hanlon thanking the fire department personnel for their assistance.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
10:03 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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