Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes July 31, 2001
Present: Judy Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski and Daniel Webster (Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones absent). Also present, Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant, Meredith Scozzari.
7:35 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements: Concerts on the Town Hall Green starting Sunday, July 22nd; Kiwanis Steak Fry, August 6th at Camp Kiwanee; CATV training rescheduled for Tuesday, August 7th – Volunteers needed
I. Wage & Personnel & Finance Committee – Karen Barry from Wage & Personnel was present to discuss reclassification of Management Assistant, Compensation Consultant issues, Sealer of Weights & Measures. Mrs. Barry informed the Board that range adjustments were made to allow of 3% salary increases for Barbara Gomez, Kathy Dyer and Carole McCormack. Discussed moving the contract employees back to Wage & Personnel and creating a new by-law for benefits for non-union department employees. Also discussed reducing the sick time buyback. Request input from labor counsel regarding ability to eliminate accumulated sick time.
II. Dean Anderson – Board of Health – Mr. Anderson was present as well as Board of Health members Ed Gronlund, Gil Amado, John Dias, Health Agent Vincent Flaherty and Karen Doucette. Mr. Anderson has had an ongoing problem with the Board of Health regarding his septic system and code violations. He complains that Mr. Flaherty comes on his property without permission and he has never seen a copy of the code in which he is accused of violating. Mr. Anderson was informed that an Executive Session was held regarding him. Mr. Davis advised the Board that the meeting in question was with the health agent, police chief and building inspector not a Board or committee and it was not executive session. Chairman Webster explained to Mr. Anderson his
options including hiring an attorney or engineer and that the Board of Health will furnish him with a copy of their regulations.
III. Mark Vess – Plymouth County Hospital boundary issues – Mr. Vess presented the Board with copies of plans regarding the Plymouth County Hospital. The Board discussed the access issue regarding the contiguous property owned by Jon Ridder. The information will be forward to VHB to compare with their plans.
IV. Appointment – Received an application for appointment to the Council on Aging from Judith Collins 65 Surrey Lane – Term Exp. 6/30/04
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to appoint Judith Collins to the Council of Aging term to expire 6/30/04. Voted 3 – 0.
V. Update on Oldham Pond Pollution – Cathy Kuchinski informed the Board that the Drainage Committee will submit an article at the October Special Town Meeting for funding to
correct the drainage problem in the pond. She also requested that notices be sent to the abutters of the pond informing them that an informational booklet regarding safe fertilizing is available at the Town Hall
VI. Election Worker Appointments – Town Clerk Sandra Harris has requested that the following individuals be appointed as Election Workers: Ernest B. Amado, Jr., Carole Barber, Dana Billings, Elizabeth Botieri, Judith Braley, Marion Elms, Kathleen Ferrara, Rita Forbes, Nancy Gaffey, Marylyn Grant, Diane Hillstrom, Mary Lyon, Faith Mosher, Marilyn Pendleton, Lynda Pepe, Priscilla Pratt, Mary Puleio, Claire Riddle, Virginia Robbins, Rachel Walsh, Alice Wildes, James Wildes and Enid Winchester.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to appoint elections workers as requested by the Town Clerk. Voted 3 – 0.
VII. Senior Stepper’s – Request to use Town Hall green for flea market – Sat. Sept. 8th. The previous approved date was rained out.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to grant the Senior Steppers permission to use the Town Hall Green on Sept. 8th. Voted 3 – 0.
VIII. Common Victualler’s – Kiwanis requesting a Common Victualler’s license for a Steak Fry on August 6, 2001 at Camp Kiwanee.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to issue a Common Victualler’s license to the Kiwanis for August 6th. Voted 3 – 0.
IX. Open October Special Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to open October Special Town Meeting and close the warrant on August 14, 2001. Voted 3 – 0.
X. Waiving of Building Permit/Fees – Building Inspector Michael Kennedy was present and informed the board that he surveyed area communities and 60% waived the building fees for religious organizations. After a brief discussion Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Davis recommended a 50% reduction in the buildings fees for 501 3C tax-exempt organizations and waiving all building fees for Town owned projects.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to reduce building fees by 50% for 501 3C organizations and waiving all the fees for Town owned projects. Voted 3 – 0.
XI. Industrial Way Lot 14 – Oleson – Mr. Davis informed the Board that Mr. Oleson will be seeking a variance relative to frontage and is seeking the Board’s support. Ms. Kuchinski requested more information.
XII. Resignation – The Board received the resignation of Deborah Frye-McKeen from Conservation Commission. Ms. Kuchinski requested the acceptance of the resignation be tabled until next week. Matter tabled until August 7th.
XIII. Approve Minutes of May, June & July – Chairman Webster requested the minutes be tabled until the next meeting. Matter tabled until August 7th.
XIV. One-Day Liquor License – Weymouth Police Union August 4, 2001 11 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. Camp Kiwanee
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to approve one-day liquor license to the Weymouth Police Union on August 4, 2001. Voted 3 – 0.
XV. Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee – The Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, August 2, 2001 to review the direction of the committee and prepare a status report for Town Meeting.
XVI. Roller Coaster Road Committee – Ms. Kuchinski informed the Board that the committee voted to change the name to the Problem Road Review Committee. The committee will review only private ways and unaccepted roads. A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 1, 2001. She updated the Board regarding the Rt. 14 and Old Cross Street intersection.
XVII. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis reported that he met with the Recreation Commission and Town Forest Committee. Recreation is seeking to construct an additional ball field behind Botieri Field. Mr. Davis has requested a report from the Conservation Agent; MMA has set up a steering committee regarding the Beede Waste Oil Superfund. The Town is liable for 175 gallons; Maquan roof contract has been reviewed by Town Counsel with minor changes. Town is not eligible for reimbursement from state because the contract is less than $100,000.00. Shortfall in lottery revenues; Capital Improvement committee has reorganized; the Board received a letter from the MBTA regarding their recent discrimination matter; the Main Street railroad crossing will
be closed on Sept. 7 and Sept. 8th. Mr. Davis requested the Board permission to turn to Library/Senior Center maintenance over to the Selectmen’s Office.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to authorize the executive secretary to take control of the building maintenance issues at the Library/Senior Center. Voted 3 – 0.
The Board received a request from a resident to create a “pooper scooper by-law. Mr. Davis to research the enforcement ramifications. Mr. Davis updated the Board on the status of the agreement with Baran and a list of scheduled meeting dates for public hearings and Clinton bus trip.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Webster to adjourn. Voted 3 – 0.
9:40 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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