Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
November 13, 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.
7:40 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements: Memorial Walkway. Hanson Community Christmas annual appeal – for information call Kevin Mossman 447-1416 or Paula Collins at 293-3787. Auction of 112 High Street scheduled for Saturday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m., open houses scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 14 & 21 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17 & 24 at 10:00 a.m. Chairman also read a list of upcoming meetings.
I. Carole McCormack – Treasurer/Collector Monthly Report – Mrs. McCormack informed the Board that the Town has not received the $2,000 held in escrow from the sale of 150 High Street. Mrs. McCormack offered to place a lien on the property for the $2,000. Mr. Webster instructed Mr. Davis to contact Mr. Smith’s attorney regarding releasing the escrow. Mrs. McCormack also notified the Board regarding PERAC’s request for considering personal use of vehicles as income. Board requested a memo be sent to Mrs. McCormack indicating which employees, if any, are authorized to use town vehicles for personal use.
II. Jean Marie Smith – Senior Center Monthly Report – Mrs. Smith was present with the new social day care coordinator Diane McCarey. Mrs. Smith reported that the new food program is working smoothly. The flu clinic served over 400 seniors. The senior center staff attended Food Stamp training. The Volunteer Christmas party will be Sunday, December 2nd from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Smith’s family will be preparing Thanksgiving dinner at the Center for individuals who will be home alone for the holiday.
III. Barbara Gomez – Town Accountant Report – Mrs. Gomez informed the Board that the enrollment figures for WHRSD have been received and the Town of Hanson has had a .37% decrease amounting to approximately $39,000 savings. The Board reviewed the monthly budget analysis. Mrs. Gomez pointed out that the Fire overtime line has been running high. Ms. Kuchinski inquired about the costs relative to recent health insurance transfers from individual to family. Mrs. Gomez indicated that a transfer maybe necessary for the Town Benefits line.
IV. Chief Hoyt – Fire Dept. Monthly Report – Chief Hoyt indicated that interviews were conducted and a new paramedic has been chosen. He is scheduled to start in January. Chief Hoyt addressed the overtime line issue explaining that most of the costs are associated with calls such as the suspicious mail and a recent house fire. Additional expenses were incurred for training new personnel. Mr. Jones requested an update on the expenses and overtime issues. Chief Hoyt indicated that he doesn’t fill sick or vacation time unless he has less than two men. He indicated that the fire station is an official drop-off site for items for the Hanson Community Christmas. Ms. Kuchinski congratulated the chief on a successful event at Camp Kiwanee. The Chief explained procedures in the event there is a problem at the Plymouth power plant.
V. Michael Kennedy – Building Inspector Monthly Report – Mr. Kennedy indicated that $3 million in building permits were issued in October. The majority of it was for St. Joseph the Worker Church. Ms. Kuchinski praised him for attending community events. Briefly discussed the in-law apartment issue. After a brief discussion, Mr. Webster suggested the Mr. Kennedy make a recommendation regarding handling in-law apartments and the Board will take the matter under advisement. Mr. Jones inquired about the number of permits for sheds and roofs. Mr. Kennedy highlighted the set back requirements for sheds and indicated that roofs only require disposal accommodations. Mr. Kennedy informed the Board that a gunite contractor has been
contacted and will be inspecting the Fern Hill Tomb. However, the contractor is out of state and will call Mr. Kennedy for an appointment upon his return.
VI. Approve Minutes of October 30th & November 6th
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to approve the regular and executive session minutes October 30th and November 6th. Voted 5 – 0.
VII. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis informed the Board of the Old Colony Planning Council newsletter; received the finance committee’s request for 2003 budget; the Dean Anderson matter has been remanded to the Board of Health with a return date to court of November 27th; MMA forum for Emergency Preparedness in Marlboro on November 28th; Police unfair labor practice mediation is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Nov. 28th. Mr. Davis updated the Board on the status of the contract negotiations for both the police and clerical unions. If the bargaining units come to an impasse they will proceed to arbitration, which can last 3 to 6 months. Mr. Davis indicated that Cohasset is looking for support for the Storm Water grant, which identifies pollutants and
remediation. The November issue of the Beacon announced the passing of John Dias. Marilyn Grant requested that the COA be included in the selection process of the new director. The Board discussed the matter a great length. The Board concluded that the composition of the selection committee will remain as it stands.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
9:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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