Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes June 12, 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.
7:37 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements – Concerts on the Town Hall Green throughout the summer, Hanson Family Safety Day, June 16th 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Shaw’s Parking Lot, Family fun day at Camp Kiwanee on July 14th, several re-appointments coming up and vacancy available in many position. Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee, Memorial Field Trustees and Process Improvement Team need immediate volunteers. Fire Department has been upgraded to the Paramedic Level on June 11th.
I. Swear in Chief Hoyt – Town Clerk Sandra Harris sworn in Allen Hoyt as Fire Chief. Mrs. Hoyt pinned on his badge. The Board thanked Chief John Bergeron for all his help. Chief Bergeron thanked the town and gave a brief speech. A reception was held in the lobby.
II. Fern Hill Cemetery Corporation – Tomb – Doris Mathews and Janet Scott were present regarding the condition of the tomb at the Fern Hill Cemetery. The town appropriated $4,000 in 1999 to restore the tomb. Mr. Davis indicated that he could not find anything regarding estimates to restore the tomb only demolition estimates. The Board informed Ms. Mathews and Mrs. Scott that Mr. Davis would look into it and have the building inspector check out the tomb. The Board instructed Mr. Davis to keep them up to date on the matter.
III. Finance – Finance Committee members and Town Accountant Barbara Gomez were present to discuss policies regarding warrant articles and capital improvement process. Finance indicated that they need budget figures by the end of December and requested the Board’s support to enforce their requests. Chairman Webster stressed the need for dollar amounts in warrant articles and that the Selectmen would again ask the other departments to be more timely with their budget. The Selectmen’s budget would be submitted on time as well. After a lengthy discussion, both board agreed to meet regularly during the budget and warrant process as well as meet jointly with other departments to expedite the process. The Boards also discussed the capital improvement
process. Mrs. Gomez recommended that capital improvement expenditures involving lease remain in the capital improvement line until the leases are satisfied. This method would avoid fluctuation in departmental budgets due to lease contracts. Mrs. Gomez also recommended earmarking a specific amount of free cash in the October Special Town Meeting to be given to Capital Improvement in the May Annual Town meeting for the Capital Improvement program. After lengthy discussion the Boards tabled the matter until June 26th.
IV. Executive Session w/ Board of Health – Chairman Webster announced that the Board would be entering Executive Session pursuant to a request of Vincent Flaherty under Item #1 to discuss the reputation and character of Mr. Davis and Item #3 Clerical and Police Union negotiations.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to enter into Executive Session under Items 1 and 3. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
10:00 p.m. Returned to open session – no votes taken.
V. License for BARAN Partners, Plymouth County Hospital – Mr. Davis presented and reviewed the license for Baran Partners and the Plymouth County Hospital. Mr. Jones requested that the neighbors be notified when heavy equipment will be in the area as indicated in article 7.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to sign the license with the noted changes. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (McSweeney).
VI. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis provided Board with a copy of the Police Chief’s contract. Chairman Webster requested that the members get their comments and changes to Mr. Davis by Thursday so that a copy could be forwarded to Chief King. The Zoning By-law committee met with Baran on Monday. The meeting went well. The next meeting is July 9th. MMA has forwarded the governor’s, House and Senate figures for school budgets in the amount of $19,695,883. The figure does not include class size reduction grants. The MMA also forwarded inform regarding a new lottery game in which the proceeds go to the racing industry. The Recreation Commission has received a request from Whitman to use Cranberry Cove for
their swimming lessons and swim team during off hours. The Whitman Pool will be out of service for the summer. Board requested additional information regarding off hours and fees. Virtual Town Hall has requested use of the Town Hall on Wednesday July 11th for four 90-minute sessions and one evening session. The evening session would include wine and cheese as refreshments. The fee to other towns would be $100.00. Hanson employees would attend for free. Board questioned the ability to serve liquor at the Town Hall. Finally, Mr. Davis inquired whether the Town Hall would be open on July 3rd. The Board to take the matter under advisement.
VII. Request for Common Victualler’s License – The Hanson Historical Society has requested a Common Victualler’s License for Friday, June 22, 2001 and Saturday, September 15, 2001.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve a Common Victualler’s license for the Hanson Historical Society on June 22nd from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sept. 15th from 9:00 a.m .to 3:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.
VIII. Request for a Hawkers License – Charlie Sweet 27 Birch Street, Pembroke – Fruits & Vegetables – New location – Mike’s House of Pizza 309 Main Street.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to approve a Hawker’s License the Charles and Carol Sweet of 27 Birch Street, Pembroke for a produce stand at Mike’s House of Pizza 309 Main Street. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
10:25 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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