Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
November 6, 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: Memorial Walkway, Vacancies on the Council of Elder Affairs, Conservation Commission and Board of Health. Hanson Community Christmas annual appeal; Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Monday, November 12th at 11:00 a.m. Auction of 112 High Street scheduled for Saturday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m., open houses scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 24 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Webster questioned the dates and Mr. Davis informed him the new dates were Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17 at 10:00 a.m.
I. Presentation to Dias Family – Chairman Webster presented Georgina Dias with a photograph of former Board of Health Member John Dias, which was taken at the Candlelight Vigil on September 16th. The photograph was taken by Bill Tonra, who was also present along with Veteran’s Agent Bob Arsenault.
II. Vote Minutes – August, September & October
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to approve the minutes of June 30, 2001.
Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular session minutes of July 31, 2001. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Jones & McSweeney).
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular session minutes August 7, 2001. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Webster).
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular session minutes of August 14, 2001 and August 21, 2001. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular and executive session minutes of August 28, 2001. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (McSweeney)
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular and executive session minutes of September 4, 2001. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular and executive session minutes September 12, 2001. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Murdoch).
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular and executive session minutes September 18, 2001. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular and executive session minutes of September 25, 2001. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (McSweeney).
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular session minutes of October 1, 2001 and October 2, 2001. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular session minutes of October 9, 2001. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Kuchinski)
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular session minutes of October 16, 2001 Voted 5 – 0.
III. Review Evaluations – Evaluations have been received – Matter tabled until November 13th.
IV. Letter of Resignation – The Board received a copy of a letter of resignation from Conservation Agent, David Gould. Chairman Webster read the letter.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to acknowledge with deep regret the resignation of David Gould. Voted 5 – 0.
One Day Liquor License – Hanson Democratic Town Committee – November 15th from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Camp Kiwanee.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to grant a one-day liquor license to Hanson Democratic Town Committee – November 15th from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Camp Kiwanee. Voted 5 – 0.
Town Hall Computerization – Mr. Davis presented the Board with additional information regarding GIS and MIS. Bob Sutter was present and explained the plans for getting the water and highway departments included in the plans.
Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis informed the Board that the new microphones have been ordered. The Beede Waste Oil clean up case is near settlement. Received information from the MMA of a $1.3 Billion shortfall in the State Budget. Review preliminary FY2003 figures for the Town and presented the Board with documentation. Board to meet with the Finance Committee, Town Accountant and Capital Improvement Chairman on Tuesday, December 4th. The Plymouth County Hospital landfill clean will commence on Thursday. Interviews with the Senior Center RFQ respondents are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Follow up on the Baran Partners Agreement. Request to have Rich Bowen present at the meeting on
November 13th and Baran at the meeting on December 4th.
Executive Session – Chairman Webster announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #3 – contact negotiations for the police and clerical unions.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to go into Executive Session under Item #3 – contract negotiations. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
Upcoming Committee Meetings – Chairman Webster reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule.
8:17 p.m. – Brief recess
8:35 p.m. – Return to Open Session – Chairman Webster announced that the Board will re-enter Executive Session with Chief Allen Hoyt under Item #4 deployment of security personnel or devices.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to enter Executive Session under Item #4. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:55 p.m. – Returned to open session
Board of Health Vacancy – The Board of Health members Gil Amado and Ed Gronlund were present to request permission to plant a tree at Town Hall in John Dias’ memory. The Board agreed with planting a tree as a memorial but, suggested that we get input from Bob Sutter and Brian Clemons with respect to a location of the tree.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to grant the Board of Health permission to plant a tree in the memory of John Dias. Voted 5 – 0.
The two Boards also set November 20, 2001 as deadline for applications and December 4, 2001 as the date to appoint someone to fill the vacancy left by John Dias.
Library Trustees Requesting Grant Support – Chairman Webster informed the Board that the Library Trustees are requesting support for grant applications in the event the library expands into the Senior Center. After brief discussion, Mr. Jones suggested the some of the area be utilized for meeting rooms. Mrs. Murdoch suggested that a needs assessment be performed. Request to invite the Library Trustees to a meeting to discuss their plans.
Problem Road Review Committee – Mrs. McSweeney announced that meeting dates will be scheduled shortly and notices will be sent out to committee members.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
9:15 p.m. – Meeting adjourned
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