Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes July 17, 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.
7:40 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements: Concerts on the Town Hall Green starting Sunday, July 22nd; Free CATV cablecast training available Tuesday nights July 17th & 31st from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Town Hall; Kiwanis Steak Fry, August 6th at Camp Kiwanee
I. Class II License Hearing – Charles Flynn owner of Reed Street Enterprises of 178 Reed Street requesting a Class II License
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to open hearing. Voted 5 – 0.
Chairman Webster read the hearing notice. Mr. Flynn informed the Board he received approval of the ZBA to conduct a home business at 178 Reed Street. There will be one vehicle on display in front of his house, behind a fence. Signage would be allowed only if required by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to close hearing. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to grant Mr. Flynn of Reed Street Enterprises a Class II license. Voted 5 – 0.
II. Joint Pole Re-location Hearing – Massachusetts Electric has requested that a pole be relocated on Holmes Terrace at the owners’ request. No representative of Mass. Electric or abutters were present. Matter tabled to later in evening.
III. Chief King’s Monthly Police Report – Chief King reviewed his monthly report relative to training, equipment, community service, safety day, court actions and traffic enforcement. The Chief indicated that the Lions’ Carnival went smoothly. The hospital property remains a problem for youth activities.
IV. Chief Hoyt’s Monthly Fire Dept. Report – Chief Hoyt’s first report started with praise for Lt. Smith and Paramedic Wilson for all their work on the Advance Life Support certification. He reported that the equipment from the Plymouth County Hospital may not be operable and the Department will have to buy a machine to clean contaminated equipment. He echoed Chief King’s report regarding the carnival. Ms. Kuchinski expressed thanks from the Sadowski family regarding their horses and the fireworks. The department has been testing equipment and hoses and found several pieces need replacing. The owner of 1482 Main Street offered his house for training. The session took place last evening and was a great success. The Chief
also reported on the bus accident.
V. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis gave the Board information regarding the practice of waiving building fees and permits. He indicated that the Board should set a policy. Matter tabled until July 31st. A request for public records has been received regarding the executive session with the Board of Health on June 12th. The Board determined that the matter has been resolved and the minutes can be released. The 3 newly-drawn precincts submitted by the Town Clerk have been approved by the State. Mr. Davis forwarded memos to the clerical staff regarding break times. The Board has received information from DHCD regarding grant availability. Insurance policies for the police and fire departments have been received. The Town Clerk will be on vacation for the remainder of the week. Mr. Davis reported on the Virtual Town Hall meeting. The Maquan Roofing bid has closed and the bids have been forwarded to Town Counsel and VHB for review. Four bids were received from
Signature Roofing of Norwell; Gibson’s Roofs of Hanover; Greenwood Industries of Worcester and RGT Roofers of Hanover. Signature Roofing of Norwell is the apparent low bidder at $85,300.00. Mr. Davis recommended awarding to bid to Signature subject to the review of Town Counsel and VHB due to the short time frame prior to the opening of school.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney that the Board of Selectmen vote to award the contract to replace the roof of the old classroom wing of the Maquan Elementary School Roof to Signature Roofing Systems, Inc. of 341 Winter Street, Norwell subject to review by VHB and Town Counsel to ensure compliance with the state bidding laws and the advertised bidding requirements. I further move that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Executive Secretary to sign the contract upon such satisfactory review. Voted 5 - 0
Mr. Davis also reported that the Fire Chief has indicated that many of the town buildings alarm systems have not been tested in several years and recommended contracting with a company to test the systems. Mr. Webster inquired about the sidewalk engineering. Mr. Davis is working on it.
VI. Michael Kennedy – Building Inspector Monthly Report – Mr. Kennedy indicated that a few new homes are being constructed but several permits are being issued for decks and pools. Discussed the waiving of building fees and permits. Mr. Kennedy informed the Board that the wiring and electrical inspector are paid on a per inspection basis. Since he works full time, the costs for inspections is covered by his salary. However, on very large projects such as anticipated by St. Joseph’s Church, he would be required to do additional inspection due to the size of the project.
VII. Barbara Gomez – Town Accountant Monthly Report – Mrs. Gomez informed the Board that she closed the books for FY2001 today. She will be meeting with Capital Improvement on Monday to discuss by-law changes. She recommends that the Capital Improvement amount be increase from $5,000 to $10,000, which is in line with the State. Discussed GASB 34 and the minimum amount to be placed on the balance sheet.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to set the minimum amount for assets to be placed on the balance sheet for GASB34 at $10,000. Voted 5 – 0.
VIII. Dean Anderson – Mr. Anderson inquired about an executive session meeting regarding him. Mr. Webster informed Mr. Anderson that he was not discussed at any executive session meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Anderson requested that he be placed on the agenda for July 31st regarding issues with the Board of Health. Mr. Webster informed Mr. Anderson he would be advised of the agenda time.
IX. Carole McCormack – Treasurer/Collectors monthly report – Mrs. McCormack updated the Board regarding bonding issues. She indicated that any bonding by the water commissioners will not effect the rate for the rest of the town. All the accounts are balanced and OBRA is now in effect. She will be attending a seminar at the end of July, she continues with the mini training sessions with her office staff and the demands have gone out on past due accounts.
X. Cathy Dyer – Director of COA – Mrs. Dyer updated the Board regarding the READ program, the Grants Faith in Action program, which needs a coordinator for $35,000.00. Hanson must partner with another town as the required population must be 20,000 or more to qualify for the program. Ms. Kuchinski requested that the Board be notified of the Town the COA chooses as a partner. She reviewed their fundraising efforts, which prevent cuts backs of the van services. They are also attempting to maintain the hours for the Outreach coordinator since some of the funding was reduced. She discussed the food stamp program for the seniors.
XI. Plymouth County Hospital TIF – Town Counsel Attorney Richard Bowen was present to explain the Tax Increment Financing Agreement requested by Baran Partners. Mrs. McSweeney removed herself from the table and sat in the audience during the discussion. Attorney Bowen indicated that the Board needed to set a length of time for the TIF and identify the area, which will be affected by the TIF. Attorney Bowen recommended the TIF be applied to the Assisted Living area only. Attorney Bowen reviewed draft articles regarding the project. After lengthy discussion, the Board determined that all the Town Departments need to be educated about TIF agreement. Chairman Webster and Mr. Davis to explain the agreement to the other Boards prior to Town Meeting.
Mr. Davis to present it at the next Department Head meeting..
9:33 p.m. – Mrs. McSweeney returned to the Board
XII. One-Day Liquor Licenses – Requests were received from Al Riloff of Middleboro for a one-day liquor license on Saturday, July 21st from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and the Hanson Kiwanis Club for Monday, August 6th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Camp Kiwanee.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to approve a one-day liquor license to Al Riloff of Middleboro on Saturday, July 21st from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve a one-day liquor license to the Hanson Kiwanis for Monday, August 6th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.
XIII. Hawkers License Request – The Recreation Commission has requested permission to sell popcorn and other foodstuffs at the Sunday Band Concerts. Mr. Davis explained that the license may be granted to charitable organizations at no charge for specific days. Dates requested are 7/22 & 29/01 and 8/5, 12, 19 and 26/01.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to grant a Hawkers & Pedler’s License to the Recreation Commission to sell popcorn and food stuffs at the Sunday Band Concerts for the dates listed. Voted 5 – 0.
XIV. Award Norfolk Agricultural Transportation Bid – One bid received from SCO Transportation of Abington in the amount of $53.00 per day.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to award the Norfolk Agricultural transportation bid for SCO Transportation of Abington in the amount of $53.00 per day. Voted 5 – 0.
XIIV. Joint Pole Re-location hearing – No parties were present for the hearing,
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to open hearing. Voted 5 – 0.
Brief discussion. The owner of 64 Holmes Terrace is installing a new driveway and the pole needs to be relocated.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to close hearing. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to authorize Massachusetts Electric to relocate Pole #6 on Holmes Terrace as outline in petition number 23420. Voted 5 – 0.
XIIIV. Sealer of Weights & Measurers – Mr. Davis provided with Board with a new fee schedule as recommended by Mr. Shea. Mr. Davis pointed out that the fees must be set at Town meeting. The matter taken under advisement
XIX. Trails Committee – The Trails Committee wishes to submit a grant application and has requested that Board’s support. Mr. Davis to be meeting with Phil Clemons on Friday to obtain more information.
XX. Wage & Personnel Classification Hearing – Mrs. Murdoch inquired about the Wage & Personnel hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, 2001. The Variable Pay issue will be discuss and Karen Barry requested the Board’s support at the meeting.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
9:44 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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