Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes July 10, 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: Family Day at Camp Kiwanee Sat. July 14th last chance for tickets; Lions Carnival at Plymouth County Hospital Thursday – Sunday, July 12 – 15th; positions available on various committees and on the Board of Library Trustees and Memorial Field Trustees; Concerts on the Town Hall Green starting Sunday, July 22nd; Free CATV cablecast training available Tuesday nights July 10th , 17th & 31st from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
I. Service Award Presentation for Fire Department – Chief Hoyt presented 20 year service awards to Lt. Gilbert Allen, Lt. Ralph Becker, FF. Ken Caron, Lt. Paul Proudman, FF. John Rothwell, Lt. Gary Smith and 25 year service awards to FF. Don Colby and FF James Pearson.
II. Update on Oldham Pond Pollution Report – Mr. Davis informed the Board that reports have been received from the Building Inspector and the Conservation Commission. He is scheduled to meet with the Highway Surveyor and Conservation Agent on Friday. The pipe has been identified as a drainage pipe. Ms. Kuchinski indicated that the drainage committee would be reviewing the matter at their next meeting. Mr. Davis to report back on July 31st.
III. Appointments – Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee – Four applications have been received. Wilbur Danner 445 State Street, Jean-Marie Smith 681 Pleasant Street, Paul Cameron 25 Jerrold Street, and Robert Forte 109 Thayer Drive. Chairman Webster indicated that he would be willing to share the duties of the Selectmen’s designee with Judy Murdoch.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appointment Paul Cameron to the Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appointment Jean Marie Smith to the Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appointment Wilbur Danner to the Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to appointment Robert Forte to the Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee. Voted 5 – 0.
IV. AP Whitaker Bill for Town Hall renovations – Chairman Webster informed the Board that there is an outstanding balance of $8,491.00 with the contractor AP Whitaker for the Town Hall Renovations. There are a few outstanding issues, which need to be addressed. Board discussed hold back.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to pay $8,000.00 to AP Whitaker and hold back remainder until work is complete. Voted 5 – 0.
V. Executive Secretary’s Report – Reported on the MDFA meeting earlier today and reviewed upcoming meeting schedule and project list. Baran will provide buses to Clinton on Saturday, September 8, 2001 to view their other facility. Discussed sale of the final house on High Street. Board hopes to have house sold in September. Mr. Davis reported that WHRSD has been sued by one of the contractors of the Middle School. The Town had been brought in as a party to the suit. Town Counsel has handled the matter. The School department has been notified that 55% reimbursement may be available for the Maquan Roof. Virtual Town Hall seminar scheduled for Wednesday, July 11th. He viewed the fireworks site with the police and fire
chiefs and the state fire marshal. The lot was approved. He will be reviewing Hawkers licenses for non-profit organizations such as recreation and COA.
VI. Executive Session – Mr. Jones has requested the Board go into executive session regarding union negotiations for police and highway under Item #3.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to go into executive session under Item #3. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:48 p.m. Returned to open session
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
8:49 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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