Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes September 18, 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.
7:35 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements - Zoning By-Law Comm. Hearing Wednesday Sept. 19th 8:00 p.m. Selectmen Meeting Room. Town Meeting Monday, October 1st 7:30 p.m. Middle School. Information for proper way to display of the American Flag available in the Selectmen’s Office and on the Website Bulletin Board. He also thanked the organizers who put together the candlelight vigil on Sunday, Sept. 16th. Requested thank you letters be sent to the individuals.
I. Appointment of Library Trustee – The Library Trustees were present to conduct a joint meeting regarding the appointment of Jennifer Hickey of 615 State Street. Ms. Hickey will be filling the vacancy of the late John Hanlon.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to open the joint meeting. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Jones, second by Murdoch to appointment Jennifer Hickey to the Board of Library Trustees until the annual town elections on May 18, 2002. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to closing joint meeting. Voted 5 – 0.
II. Appointment to Memorial Trustees – Stephen Lincoln was present on behalf of the Memorial Field Trustee. Currently the Trustees to do not have enough members for a quorum. One application was received from Richard Powers 272 Spring Street.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to appoint Richard Powers to the Memorial Field Trustees. Voted 5 – 0.
III. Reappointments:
OCPC – Area Agency on Aging Advisory – Doris Grindle 113 Ocean Avenue
One year term – term to expire 9/30/02
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to re-appoint Doris Grindle to the OCPC AAA. Voted 5 – 0.
OCPC – Area Agency on Aging Advisory –Alternate - Eva Burton 153 Main St.
One year term – term to expire 9/30/02
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to re-appoint Eva Burton as the Alternate to the OCPC AAA. Voted 5 – 0.
IV. Request to Extend Liquor License Hours – The Hitching Post request permission to serve liquor at 11:00 a.m. during Sunday Brunch.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to grant the Hitching Post permission to serve liquor one hour earlier on Sunday. Voted 5 – 0.
V. Resignation – Received resignation of Judy Collins from Council on Aging.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to accept with regret Judy Collins’ resignation. Voted 5 – 0.
VI. Sound System in Selectmen’s meeting Room and facilities for outside – The Board discussed purchasing the appropriate system for outdoor events, a new system for the selectmen’s meeting room and the purchase of a portable podium. Mr. Davis and Mr. Webster to gather information and prices.
VII. Assessor’s – Close classification hearing – Sue Thornton, Kathy Marini, Dan Ward and Cindy Long were present. The assessor informed the board that there is $451.46 in excess level capacity and the tax rate will be $13.58 for FY 2002.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to close classification hearing. Voted 5 – 0.
VIII. Hanson County Road Associates – Conservation presented the Board with a deed from the Hanson County Road Associate who have donated 54 acres to the town.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to accept the deed of Hanson County Road Associates for 54 acres off County Road. Voted 5 – 0.
IX. Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Davis informed the Board that the Cabinet of Curiosity is on display on the first floor, which highlights the Bay Circuit Trail. Requests for Qualifications have been sent out. Marshfield Board of Selectmen is requesting support for a joint meeting regarding group health insurance through the County. The interim director at the Senior Center will be present at the next meeting to give a report. Reminded the Board to review the Director of Elder Affairs job description. Dan Webster and Cathy Kuchinski set Monday, Sept. 24th to review Director of COA and Council’s job descriptions. Discussed potential new Reading program at the Center. Board reminded of the Housing Authority workshop on September
26th.
Review Warrant
Article 1 – Unpaid Bills – Murdoch assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 2 – Unpaid Water Legal
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 3 – Sealer Equipment – Kuchinski assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 4 – Sealer Stipend - Kuchinski assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 5 – Sealer Fees - Kuchinski assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 6 – Insurance - Webster assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 7 – Highway Contract – McSweeney assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 8 & 9 BOH – Disposal Personnel – HOLD for BOH
Article 10 – Beede Waste - Jones assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 11 – Hose replacement
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 12 – Pump for Forest Fire
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 13 – Piping on Forest Fire
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 14 – Vehicle Repair
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 15 – Self Contained Breathing
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to Passover. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 16 – Training
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 17 – Veteran’s Computer
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 18 – Water Superintendent Salary
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to Refer to Town Meeting. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 19 – Water GIS
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to Refer to Town Meeting. Voted 5 – 0.
Board of Health members Ed Gronlund and Gilbert Amado came in to discuss Articles 8, 9 and 52. After lengthy discuss regarding the transfer station. both Boards agreed to support a 28-hour per week position which would enable the transfer station to be open more hours, dispense trip tickets and start to establish a recycling program.
Article 8 – Disposal Area personnel
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend at 28 hours. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 9 – Move Trip Tickets to Treasurer/Collector
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to Pass Over if Article 8 passes. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 52 – Land Swap at the Disposal site – The Board discussed the matter and recommendations from Town Counsel. Murdoch assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 20 – Water Eminent Domain borrowing
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 21 – Water Dept. Building borrowing
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 22 – Crystal Springs borrowing
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 23 – Water Mains borrowing
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 24 – Library/Senior Center HVAC - Kuchinski assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 25 – Plymouth County Hospital Landfill - Webster assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 26 – Retirement Buyout
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 27 – Insurance Benefits
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 28 – Replenish Stabilization from Pleasant St. case
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 29 – Drainage
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 30 – Maquan Roof
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 Jones & Kuchinski.
Article 31 – GIS - Jones assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 32 – Plymouth County Hospital Septic - Murdoch assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 4 - 0 – 1 Webster.
Article 33 & 34 – Road Construction
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 35 – Problem Road Report - McSweeney assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 36 – Problem Road - McSweeney assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 37 – Sell 112 High Street - Webster assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 38 – Zoning Change
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 39 – Definitions
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Articles 40 – TIF Zone - Jones assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by Kuchinski to recommend. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 McSweeney .
Article 41 – Sell 18.34 acres - Webster assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by Kuchinski to recommend. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 McSweeney .
Article 42 – Sell Lot 2 - Kuchinski assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by Kuchinski to recommend. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 McSweeney .
Article 43 – Lock Box By-law
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 44 – Funeral Expenses
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Articles 45 & 46 – Sprinkler Systems
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 47 – Fire Prevention
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Articles 48, 49 & 50 – Billboard Fines & By-law changes
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 51 – CIC By-Law change
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 53 – Name Conservation Land - Kuchinski assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 54 – Wage & Personnel – Title Change
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 55 – Wage & Personnel – Personal Days
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 56 – Wage & Personnel – Adjust Police Chief Assistant
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 57 – Wage & Personnel – Sealer Adjustment
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 58 – Wage & Personnel – Classification Schedule
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 59 – Fund Sealer’s range increase - Webster assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 60 – Hear School Committee Report - McSweeney assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 61 – Hear Senior Center Report - Murdoch assigned
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 62 – Increase Stabilization
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to recommend. Voted 5 – 0.
Executive Session – Chairman Webster announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under item #3 Litigation regarding two cases JRW v. Town and Board of Health matter and Item #6 to discuss sale of real estate to Baran.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by Kuchinski to enter into Executive Session under Items 3 and 6. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; Webster aye; McSweeney Abstain, Jones aye. Voted 4 – 0 - 1.
10:04 p.m. Brief recess
11:08 p.m. Returned to open Session – Mrs. McSweeney left during executive session due to potential conflict of interest.
MOTION by Jones, second by Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
11:09 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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