Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
December 4, 2001
Present: Judy Murdoch, Catherine Kuchinski, Daniel Webster (late), Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Also present, Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant, Meredith Scozzari.
7:35 p.m. Vice-Chairman Kuchinski called the meeting to order and read the announcements: Hanson Community Christmas annual appeal – for information call Kevin Mossman 447-1416 or Paula Collins at 293-3787. Tree Lighting Ceremony at State House Thursday, Dec. 6th at 4:45 p.m. Congratulations to the W-H Football team on the Championship win at BU. She also read the upcoming meetings.
I. Joint pole location 379 West Washington Street
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to open hearing. Voted 4 – 0.
Mass. Electric representative Doris Philips presented the Board with plans for the new poles. Also present were the homeowner George Priolo and abutter Frank Demont of 289 W. Washington Street. Mr. Demont had no problem with the poles.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to approve Mass. Electric’s Petition No. 23528 for two new poles on West Washington Street. Voted 4 – 0.
II. Sign Bans – Treasurer/Collector Carole McCormack present the Board with a BAN to sign for the Crystal Springs water project in the amount of $150,000 for 1 year at 3%.
III. Plymouth County Hospital Auction – Mr. Jones announced that the auction of 112 High was very successful. The high bidder was from Quincy with a bid of $198,500.00.
IV. Vote Annual Liquor Licenses as follows:
14-58 Liquors, Inc. 470 Liberty Street Liquor - Package Store
Cahill and Driscoll, Inc. 279 Spring Street Liquor - Restaurant
Connie's Restaurant 270 Main Street Liquor - Restaurant
Hanson A. A. 171 Reed Street Liquor - Club
Hanson American
Legion Post #226 92 Robinson Street Liquor - Club
Hanson Plymouth Liquors, Inc. 1139 Main Street Liquor - Package Store
Hanson Tavern 278 Main Street Liquor - Restaurant
House of Pizza 309 Main Street Liquor - Restaurant
Keeoffi, Inc. 1486 Main Street Liquor - Restaurant
Matilda's,Inc. 16 Liberty Street Liquor - Restaurant
Myette's Country Store 156 Liberty St. Liquor - Package Store
Olde Hitching Post Restaurant 48 Spring Street Liquor - Restaurant
Pina, Inc. 60 Monponsett St. Liquor - Restaurant
Stinger's Family Restaurant 252 Main Street Liquor - Restaurant
Village Mini Mart 911 Main Street Liquor - Package Store
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Murdoch to approve liquor licenses as read. Voted 4 – 0.
V. Update on Nelson Dog Hearing – Ms. Kuchinski updated the Board on the recent reports of Mrs. Nelson’s dogs and read a letter from Bernie DeLory dated December 4th indicating the Precious has been tied out front and the neighbors have reported that Poison has been loose at night. Mr. Jones indicated that the Animal Control officer will be monitoring the situation. Mrs. Murdoch feels that the dogs should be picked up and removed from the home if the problem continues.
8:00 p.m. – Dan Webster arrived
The Board indicated that the dogs are to be in the kennel or the house at all times. Mr. Davis suggested that an order be signed outlining the Board’s decision.
VI. Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board – The Water Department recommended appointing the acting Assistant Water Superintendent Stephen Archibald to the Advisory Board.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to appoint Stephen Archibald to the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board. Voted 5 – 0.
VII. MMA Annual Meeting – Mr. Webster will not be attending the meeting on January 12, 2001. Board recommended Mrs. McSweeney vote on Mr. Webster’s behalf.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Murdoch to appoint Stephanie McSweeney as the Board’s voting member at the MMA Annual Meeting. Voted 5 – 0.
VIII. Award the Surplus Vehicle Bids – A total of 14 bids were received for the five surplus vehicles. The high bidders for the vehicles were as follows:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Fleetmaster, Auburn NH $351.00
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Tri State Auto, Seabrook, NH $2,363.00
1986 Chevy Caprice MV Auto Salvage, Oaks Bluff , MA $72.50
1986 Ford Econoline MV Auto Salvage, Oaks Bluff , MA $ 186.50
1996 Chevy Lumina Paul Lloyd, Hanson, MA $137.74
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to accept the high bids as read. Voted 5 – 0.
IX. Negotiation Teams for Fire, Dispatchers & Police Lt. – After a brief discussion the Board set up the following negotiation teams:
Lt. Savage Murdoch & Webster
Dispatchers Kuchinski & McSweeney
Fire Jones & Webster
X. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis informed the Board that Cohasset is requesting a response for support regarding the Stormwater Grant.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney that the Town of Hanson in conjunction with the Town of Cohasset, participate in the DEP Stormwater grant process. Voted 5 – 0.
Mr. Davis indicated that the Senior Center Feasibility Study Comm. has recommended Acro for the Board’s consideration. Mr. Davis attended the MMA’s Emergency Management Forum and will be updating his goals & objectives to include updating the Town’s Emergency plan. MMA Bulletin reported on the State Budget and the effects on municipalities. Chapter 81 funding is down 75%. Discussed the Highway contract, which must be done as soon as possible. Ms. Kuchinski informed the Board that eight bids were received for the design of the police station. A meeting is scheduled in January to narrow the field. Mr. Jones reported on the School Building Committee. The committee is anticipating a 70% reimbursement from the State. The committee is studying three
alternatives. Interviews with candidates for the Director of Elder Affairs are Thursday.
8:30 p.m. Brief Recess
XI. 8:45 p.m. Board of Health Vacancy – Returned from recess with the Board of Health members Gilbert Amado and Edward Gronlund. Four candidates were present: Sandy Gowin, Arlene Dias, Ronald Thomas and William Scott. The Boards ask each candidate why they are interested in the position, their availability, willingness to run for the position and knowledge. Mrs. Gowin indicated that she is a business owner in the food industry and is interested in recycling. She would run for the position in May. She would be available for inspections and meetings and would be willing to take courses. Arlene Dias indicated that she is familiar with the terminology, she is in the health field and has a nursing background. She
would run for the position. She works full-time out of town but would be available in the evenings and on weekends. Ron Thomas was a restaurant owner and currently works in the maintenance department at the school. He has been a Sealer of Weights & Measures and works well with people. He would run for the position. Bill Scott is a former police chief and officer. He inherited a cranberry business in Wareham and has been involved in construction business. He related a story in which he assisted the Boston Board of Health regarding firearms issues.
9:20 p.m. Brief Recess for Board to discuss candidates
9:35 p.m. Returned to Session – The Board of Health indicated that they would support Bill Scott’s appointment. The Board of Selectmen commended all the candidates and acknowledged their qualifications. Murdoch, McSweeney and Webster recommended Bill Scott. Peter Jones recommended both Bill Scott and Arlene Dias, commenting that both had qualifications important for Board of Health members. Ms. Kuchinski recommended Sandy Gowin.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to appoint Bill Scott of 328 Indian Head Street to fill the vacancy on the Board of Health through May 2002. Roll Call – Board of Health Gil Amado aye; Edward Gronlund aye; Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 7 – 0.
The Boards thanked all the candidates and requested a joint letter be sent to all the candidates.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
9:47 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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