Selectmen’s Minutes
March 12, 2002
Present: Cathy Kuchinski, Judy Murdoch, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney, and Peter Jones. Also present were Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari
7:43 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule. He informed the audience that the grievance hearing scheduled for 7:30 has been settled.
I. Chief King Monthly Police Report – Chief King read his monthly report highlighting the DARE graduation, training, court activity, traffic enforcement and calls for service. He also informed the Board that the Police Station Study Committee has contracted with the Carrel Group Architects and will have an article for Town Meeting.
II. Chief Hoyt Monthly Fire Report – Chief Hoyt reviewed his monthly report and indicated that Eric Hutchings and Jason Mahoney are certified paramedics. He reminded residents that burning permits must be out by 4:00 p.m. He also stressed the importance of numbers on houses. Discussed the overtime line and the call line, which has been depleted. The Chief explained that since 9/11 he has expended over $11,000. He is doing his best to keep the overtime down. He is anticipating a transfer of $30,000 at Town Meeting and an immediate transfer from the Finance Committee of $10,000.
III. Michael Kennedy Monthly Building Report – Mr. Kennedy reviewed his report with the Board. The addition at St. Joseph’s is progressing well. He issued 22 permits in February. Discussed the West Washington Street property. Mr. Kennedy indicated that the matter is now under the Conservation Commission’s jurisdiction.
IV. Barbara Gomez Monthly Accountant Report – Mrs. Gomez reviewed the budget highlighting the lines which are running high. She indicated that the Fire Chief will need approximately $40,000 to get through June 30th. She recommended level funding expenses because there will not be much free cash available for the Town Meetings.
V. Jean Marie Smith Monthly Senior Center Report – Mrs. Smith was accompanied by Barbara Brenton and Chairman of the COA, August Silva. Mrs. Smith highlighted the drug crisis and increase in insurance costs to seniors. She has added 5 hours to Mrs. Brenton’s work schedule to handle the overwhelming calls as a result cancellation of coverage for seniors. Mrs. Smith also discussed the Library on the Go, which is a joint venture with the library. She discussed the Strep program and need for additional funds. Mr. Silva presented the Board with a list and pictures of maintenance items which need to be addressed at the Library/Senior Center. The Board instructed Mr. Davis to look into the matter and report back at the next meeting.
VI. Thank You – Chairman Webster read a letter from Mr. Turner thanking the Veteran’s Agent Bob Arsenault for his assistance after the passing of his father, Tom Turner. A letter from the Board will be placed in Mr. Arsenault’s file.
VII. Executive Secretary’s report – Mr. Davis discussed the Roller Coaster Road sidewalk issue. The Board engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the need for a sidewalk at this location, whether it fit into the scope of the intersection improvement project and possible length and placement issues. The Board agreed to discuss the matter after the Private Road Oversight Committee had an opportunity to review the plans which the Street Safety Committee reviewed last Thursday. Mr. Davis indicated that the meeting with Baran on Friday had been productive. Baran will be conducting perc tests the next week. Baran will be meeting with the Hanson Housing Authority on Thursday night. Mr. Davis, Rosemary Heard, Al Hanscom and Baran will be meeting again
on Friday, March 22nd. Baran is scheduled to meet with the Board on Tuesday, March 19th.
VIII. Executive Session – Chairman Webster announced that the Board would be entering Executive Session under reason #3 negotiations regarding union contracts for the police, clerical, fire and non-union personnel, Lt. Savage and discuss the Conservation land.
Motion by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to enter Executive Session under reason #3. Roll Call: Murdoch aye, Kuchinski aye, Webster aye, McSweeney aye and Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
9:27 p.m. Brief Recess
10:17 p.m. Back in open session. – No votes taken.
Motion by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
Board discussed upcoming meetings.
10:25 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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