Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes April 24, 2001
Present: Judith Murdoch, Daniel Webster and Stephanie McSweeney (Cathy Kuchinski and Peter Jones absent) Also present, Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant, Meredith Scozzari.
7:42 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order.
Announcements – Chairman Webster announced the Pleasant Street Closing, Volunteer Day Sunday, April 29th , the vote of the April 10th executive session in which the clerical union filed a grievance at Step 3 level. The Board voted to deny the grievance. Chairman also read the announcement for the dinner/theatre at Camp Kiwanee on May 11 & 12.
Town Clerk Sandra Harris was present requesting the Board approve re-precincting plan required as a result of the 2000 census. Mrs. Harris presented a plan outlining the new precincts and indicated that according to the 2000 census Hanson’s population is 9495.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to approve the re-precincting plan presented by the Town Clerk. Voted 3 – 0.
Hanson Little League request for Opening Day Parade – Hanson Little League requesting permission to hold opening day parade on Saturday, April 28th at 2:00 p.m. at the Town Hall proceeding to Botieri Field.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to approve opening day parade on Saturday, April 28th at 2:00 p.m. starting at Town Hall. Voted 3 - 0
Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis advised the Board that closings are being scheduled for the 150 & 160 High Street. Authorization is need for the Chairman to sign the Deeds.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney that the Board authorize the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to sign deeds conveying Lots 1 & 2 on a plan entitled “Plan of Land located on High Street and Pierce Avenue, Hanson, Massachusetts, owned by the Town of Hanson; October 2, 2000; scale 1” = 40’.” Lot 1, also known as 160 High Street, to be conveyed to Michael D. Smith and Joan M. Smith. Lot 2, also known as 150 High Street, to be conveyed to Richard & Michael Parker. Voted 3 – 0.
Mr. Davis also informed the Board that Cingular, former AT&T, is looking for a cell tower location. They would be willing to utilize an existing tower. Suggested locations are the Police, Highway, Water Tower or antenna at the hospital site. Mr. Davis has a meeting scheduled with Chief King. The Plymouth County Hospital RFP screening committee will be meeting with town counsel and Baran Partners to discuss purchase and sales agreement on Wednesday, May 2nd in Boston. Mrs. McSweeney inquired whether she would be able participate in the process now that the project has been awarded. The assistant collector will be out on medical leave for two weeks. Mrs. McCormack has requested additional hours for the clerk. A decision on the Vitale v.
McLeod lawsuit has been reached and the Board should discuss the decision in Executive Session. The By-law Committee has presented their comments regarding the Town Meeting articles. An MMPA meeting is scheduled for May 3rd for interested Board members and finally a status report has been received and is on file in the office regarding the South Weymouth Airbase redevelopment.
Review Town Meeting Articles
ANNUAL
Article 5 – Budget – Refer to Town Meeting
Article 21 – Liberty St. Fire Station – Refer to Town Meeting
Article 25 – Memorial Fence
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to pass over. Voted 3 – 0 to pass over.
SPECIAL
Article 2 – Police Expenses – Refer to Town Meeting
MOTION by McSweeney, second Murdoch to Refer to Town Meeting. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 3 – Clerical Wages – Mrs. Gomez has advised the Board that there will be enough in the line to cover wages until the end of the year.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to Reconsider Article 3. Voted 3 – 0 to reconsider.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to Pass over Article 3. Voted 3 – 0 to pass over.
Article 6 – Fire Chief Wages - $14,615.00 to cover end of year and two weeks of Interim and New Chief working together. – Webster Assigned
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 7 – Building Inspector Wages – Murdoch Assigned
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 8 – Utilities - $10,000 – McSweeney Assigned
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 14 – Postage - $5,000 – Continue to Hold for additional Information.
Article 22 – Water Emergency
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to Refer to Town Meeting. Voted 3 – 0,
Articles 24 & 25 – Roller Coast Road – McSweeney Assigned – Brief discussion regarding report from Mr. Harris relative to the cost of yearly grading. Average cost is $787.48 which coverage 8 trips per year. The Fire Chief also submitted a report regarding safety. Mrs. McSweeney will be contacting the School Department regarding the buses. Mrs. Gomez provided a matrix indicating that the funding source would be stabilization.
Article 27 – Set up Capital Improvement Plan – Approx. $84,000 including stabilizations funds.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 28 – Chipper
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to Reconsider Annual Town Meeting Article 17 (Chipper). Voted 3 – 0 to reconsider.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to Pass Over ATM Article 17.
Voted 3 – 0 to pass over.
Article 29 – Water Line Camp Kiwanee
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to reconsider ATM Article 18 (Waterline). Voted 3 – 0 to reconsider.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to Pass Over ATM Article 18.
Voted 3 – 0.
Article 30 – Skate Park Fence
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to reconsider ATM Article 23 (Skate Park Fence). Voted 3 – 0 to reconsider.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to Pass Over ATM Article 23.
Voted 3 – 0.
Article 31 – Skate Park Security
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to Pass Over. Voted 3 – 0 to pass over.
Article 32 – Memorial Field Fence
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 33 – Liberty St. Fire Septic.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to Refer to Town Meeting.
Voted 3 – 0 to Refer to Town Meeting.
Article 34 – Harvester – Jones Assigned
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 35 – Conservation By-Law change
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch not to recommend as written.
Voted 3 – 0 not to recommend.
Article 36 – Plymouth County Hospital Houses – Webster Assigned
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 37 – Rescind former Article
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 38 – Rescind former Article
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 39 – Senior Center Feasibility Study – Kuchinski Assigned
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 40 – Stillman Property – Kuchinski Assigned
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 41 – Parks & Field By-law change
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 42 - Wage & Personnel By-law change
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 43 – Frontage By-law – Webster Assigned
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 44 – Body Art By-law
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 45 – Campers/Trailer By-law
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Article 46 – By-law definitions
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0.
Lease of BCI building – Chairman Webster has been contacted by the County Commissioners. The new location for the Extension Service is not ready yet. The Commissioners are requesting a six-month extension on the lease, which expires on July 1st.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to authorize a six-month extension to the lease with the County Commissioners for the Extension Service to remain in the former BCI building. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 3 – 0.
Meeting adjourned 9:10 p.m.
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