Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes August 28, 2001
Present: Judy Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski, Daniel Webster and Peter Jones. Stephanie McSweeney absent. Also present, Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant, Meredith Scozzari.
7:50 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements: Closing of the Main Street Railroad crossing on Sept. 7 – Sept. 9th. Bus trip conducted by Baran Partners to their facility in Clinton MA Saturday, Sept. 8th. Road closing in Whitman – Rt. 14 from Rt. 18 to the Brockton line effective Aug. 22, 2001 thru mid November. Zoning By-law Committee will be holding an informational meeting regarding the proposed Adult Community By-law on Monday, September 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room.
I. One-Day Liquor License Requests – Camp Kiwanee
Cindy Cheney – 156 Webster St., Boston, MA – 9/1/01 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.- Wedding
Lauren Donnelly – 157 Billings Rd., N. Quincy – 9/8/01 – 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to approve one-day liquor license for Cindy Cheney on Sept. 1, 2001 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to approve one-day liquor license for Lauren Donnelly on Sept. 8, 2001 from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Voted 4 – 0.
II. Yard Sale Request – Senior Center requesting permission to use Town Hall Green for yard sale on Friday, Sept. 7th 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sale time 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to approve request of Senior Center to use Town Hall Green for a yard sale on Friday, Sept. 7th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Voted 4 – 0.
III. Resignation – Received a letter of Resignation from Beth Sloan from the Problem Road Committee.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to accept with regret resignation from Beth Sloan. Voted 4 – 0.
IV. Executive Secretary – Mr. Davis advised the Board that due to the impending departure of the Director of Elder affairs as well as the custodian there are several issues which need to be addressed, particularly overtime for the assistant to the Director, advertising for the position, and combining the custodial duties to a one-person position. The Board discussed the interview process for the Director. Board agreed to set up a screening committee consisting of Chairman Webster and Vice-Chairman Kuchinski as well as the Chairman of the COA, August Silva.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to accept with regret the resignation of Kathleen Dyer as Director of Elder affairs.
Mr. Davis recommended to the Board that they appoint Jean Marie Smith as interim Director effective September 16th. Mrs. Dyer is scheduled to leave on September 15th. Mr. Davis also pointed out that Mrs. Smith is be entitled to a stipend under the contract.
MOTION by Jones, second by Murdoch to appoint Jean Marie Smith interim Director subject to stipend discussions with Mr. Davis. Voted 4 – 0.
Hess Express located at Rts. 58 & 27 will have holding a grand opening from August 29 – Sept. 3. They have requested a one-day live entertainment license. However, they do not have a definite date for the band. Mr. Davis suggested the Board authorize the Chairman to sign a one-day entertainment license when and if Hess Express can get a band.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Jones to authorize Chairman Webster to sign a one-day entertainment license for Hess Express for four hours. Performance to last no later than 7:00 p.m. Voted 4– 0.
Mr. Davis advised the Board that MMA announced that there is a lottery shortfall of $12.5M. MMA requesting support from the communities.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to send a letter to the Governor and the Speaker of the House to urge funding. Voted 4 – 0.
The 2000 equalized valuation for Hanson is $607,900,900. Received approval from Attorney General’s Office of the May 2001 Town Meeting by-law changes. Mr. Davis provided the Board with a task order update for VHB. Mr. Davis requested permission to use Jordan on the Job Occupational Health Services for pre-employment physicals for a savings of $200 per person. Board agreed to use Jordan and refer employees with conflicts to Corporate Medical.
V. Executive Session – Chairman Webster indicated that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #6 (consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real property) to discuss negotiation strategies with Baran Partner.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to go into executive session under Item #6. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; Webster aye; Jones aye. Voted 4 – 0.
8:10 p.m. Brief Recess
10:25 p.m. Returned to open session – no votes taken
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
Meeting adjourned 10:25 p.m.
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