Selectmen’s Minutes
March 19, 2002
Present: Judy Murdoch, Stephanie McSweeney, Peter Jones, Daniel Webster (Late) Cathy Kuchinski absent. Also present were Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari
7:45 p.m. Clerk Peter Jones called the meeting to order and announced that Chairman Webster would be late and Ms. Kuchinski was absent. Mr. Jones read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Class II License – Request of Ubiratan Ferreira and Carlos Berto for a Class II license at 169A Franklin Street.
Motion by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to open hearing. Voted 3 – 0 (Webster late).
Mr..Ferreira and Mr. Berto were present and knowledged that they would be taking over Unicar Auto Sales. The new name would be Ferreira Berto Auto Sales. There is a limit of 20 vehicles and business hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Motion by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to grant a Class II license to Ferreira Berto Auto Sales. Voted 3 – 0 (Webster late).
Motion by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to close hearing. Voted 3 – 0 (Webster late).
II. Limo License renewal – Mr. Robert Nickerson of Dream Limousine & Coach has requested that his Limo license be renewed. He listed one vehicle on the license.
Motion by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to approve a limo license to Robert Nickerson for one vehicle at 12 East Washington Street. Voted 3 – 0 (Webster late).
III. Set Meeting Dates for April May & June - The board agreed to meet on the following Tuesdays: April 2, 9, 23 and 30; May 7, 14 & 21; and June 4, 11 & 18th.
7:50 p.m. Chairman Webster Arrived.
IV. Baran Partners Update – Mrs. McSweeney excused herself from the discussion and sat in the audience. Mr. Rich Hayden was present and updated that Board on the status of the project at Plymouth County Hospital. He indicated that the perc tests went well and they may not need additional land but they are still investigating the matter. They are currently measuring the building and the measurements should be completed in a week. They are still reviewing the idea of a joint club house and senior center. He discussed the financing. Mrs. Heard of MassDevelopment was present as was Mr. Hanscom from VHB. Mr. Hayden indicated there is a chance to get funding by June 30th, but it would be rushing the process. They would definitely have
funding in January. Mrs. Heard echoed Mr. Hayden’s concerns relative to rushing the process. They plan to sign the Purchase & Sales Agreement on April 6th. Mr. Ferrera will draft a Promissory Note for Chairman Webster to review. The Board discussed having the Architectural Team meet with ARKO sometime in the future after the Feasibility Study Committee has met to review the information presented on Monday, March 18th. Baran’s next meeting with the Board of Selectmen will be Tuesday, April 23rd.
8:25 p.m. Baran Partners left and Mrs. McSweeney returned to the table.
V. Plymouth County Extension Service – Mrs. Murdoch updated the Board on the status of the Plymouth County Extension Service. She indicated that the County Commissioners discussed plans to relocate the Extension Service to the County Farm in Plymouth. She was unable to stay for the entire meeting and was unsure of the final outcome. She does expect to hear from the Commissioners in the near future.
VI. Town Report Dedication – The Board reviewed the dedication Mr. Webster wrote for the 2001 Annual Town Report. The Board agreed to dedicate the report to the victims of 9/11.
VII. Library/Senior Center Maintenance Update – Mr. Davis updated the Board on the status of the maintenance at the Library/Senior Center. Many of the items Mr. Silva described at the previous meeting had already been addressed. Discussed the need for open communications between the Selectmen’s Office, custodial staff, library trustees and COA. Mr. Davis to provide an update on the maintenance on April 9th.
VIII. Outside Sound System – Mr. Webster passed around audio system specifications provided by Mr. Hayes of the Parks & Fields Commission. The system would be used for outside events. The cost of the system is $2,000.00. Mr. Webster indicated that there are funds available in the Town Hall Renovation account.
Motion McSweeney, second by Jones to purchase the sound system presented by Mr. Webster. Voted 4 – 0.
8:40 p.m. Brief Recess
8:50 p.m. Returned to Session – Mr. Webster announced that the Finance Committee is still working on the budget and warrant articles. Meeting with Finance Committee was table until Tuesday, April 2, 2002.
IX. Executive Session – Chairman Webster announced that the Board would be entering Executive Session under reason #3, contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Lt. Savage, Board of Health litigation and Conservation Issues regarding parcels of land sold at auction.
Motion by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to enter Executive Session under reason #3. Roll Call: Murdoch aye, Webster aye, McSweeney aye and Jones aye. Voted 4 – 0.
8:54 p.m. – Brief Recess
9:58 p.m. – Returned to open Session – No votes taken.
Motion by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 4 - 0.
10:04 p.m. Meeting adjourned.Vote School Building Project
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