Selectmen’s Minutes
April 30, 2002
Present: Judy Murdoch, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones (late). Also present were Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari
7:52 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis gave a report on the Transfer Station, which had been closed on April 25th and April 26th. He thanked Matt Libby from Highway for covering and acknowledged Dick Harris’ assistance in getting the transfer station open. Board requested a contingency plan for the transfer station to avoid problems in the future. Mr. Davis informed the Board the Mr. Aiello had been served with a copy of Attorney Thomas’ report.
8:00 p.m. Peter Jones arrived.
Chairman Webster indicated that he would be out of state on May 14th and requested that Mr. Aiello’s hearing be postponed until Tuesday, May 21st. Mr. Davis informed the Board that bids ranging from $54,000 - $153,000 had been received for the Roller Coaster Road project and bids ranging from $131, 000 - $182,000 had been received for the Rt. 27 Sidewalk project. Mr. Davis handed out his vacation and seminar schedule. He read a hearing notice on June 12th from the ABCC regarding Hanson Tavern’s gambling violation. Town Counsel has forwarded a Stipulation of Dismissal in the JRW matter. A notification from Abington Savings Bank has been received regarding a 40B project at 902 Main Street. The Bank is requesting a response in 30 days regarding the Town’s position
on the project. Mr. Davis indicated that there are other potential 40B projects in the works, Ridder project on Winter Street and Depot Village, which would be rental units. Mr. Davis to work with other departments in compiling a report to Abington Savings Bank. Board received a response from the Labor Relations Board regarding the duties of the Recreation Director. Mr. Davis passed around a letter from the Hanson Housing Authority thanking Baran Partners for their offer. Mr. Davis read a letter of commendation from Librarian Jackie Rafferty regarding Donald Colon. Mr. Davis presented the Board with the Nelson Dog Hearing decision and order to be signed by the Board. Mr. Davis informed the Board that he attended the first SATURN meeting with Lt. Savage and Chief Hoyt. Mr. Davis indicated that he would like to set up post disaster procedures. Finally, the Plymouth County Commissioners have requested an extension on the lease at
the BCI building.
II. Baran Partners – Paul Ferrera was present with revised plans for the Plymouth County Hospital project. Mrs. McSweeney stepped away from the table. The color plans highlighted the difference between the 45 units on the 18 acres and 45 units on the 21 acres. Mr. Ferrera cited privacy issues with the second plan. Discussed placing ½ unit at the entrance on Pierce Avenue and reducing the additional acreage. Discussed handing out a fact sheet at Town Meeting. Baran to have plan available at Town Meeting.
III. Discussion regarding Northland Property – Chairman Webster updated the Board on the status of the sale of the Northland Property to the State. The State requested that Hanson and Halifax not require the roll back taxes, which amount to $200,000 for Hanson and $400,000 for Halifax. The State would leave the property as open space. If Northland sells to the State, the State could lease the property back to Northland to keep the bogs in production. After 5 years, the State would not be required to pay the roll back taxes. The Board discussed having the State give the upland and headquarters to the Town. The land and property would need to be appraised or obtain an opinion of value. Mr. Davis suggested hiring an outside appraiser. The
State and the Towns are still negotiating. Mr. Davis to get information as soon as possible.
IV. Vote Recommendations and Assign Special Town Meeting Articles
Article 7 – Sealer’s Increase – Murdoch assigned.
Article 18 – Selectmen expenses – Kuchinski assigned.
Article 19 – Legal Expenses must be increased to $65,000.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to reconsider Article 19. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Murdoch, second by McSweeney to increase amount of $65,000. Voted 5 – 0. Webster assigned.
Article 20 – Plymouth County Hospital Site Work – Jones Assigned
Article 33 – Sidewalk betterment – Jones Assigned
Article 34 – Rescind Lindsay sale – McSweeney assigned
Article 35 – Reimburse Lindsay – Murdoch assigned
Article 36 – Abate Lindsay Taxes – Webster assigned
Article 37 – Rescind Simonelli sale – McSweeney assigned
Article 38 – Petition General Court for Sargeant – Kuchinski assigned
Article 39 – Senior Center Report – Murdoch assigned
After a brief discussion the Board agreed to have Mr. Webster make a presentation regarding the conservation land issue prior to Article 34.
V. Vote Recommendations and Assign Annual Town Meeting Articles
Article 2 – CIC Plan – Capital Improvement to move the article. A copy of the CIC plan was given to the Board last week.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to reconsider previous recommendation and to recommend Article 2. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 7 – GASB 34.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to recommend Article 7. Voted 5 – 0. – Murdoch assigned.
Article 20 – Permitting Software – Mr. Jones indicated that he would recommend it only after he has had an opportunity to review it. The Board discussed utilizing stabilization. After a lengthy discussion regarding stabilization Mr. Jones recommended passing over articles 17 – 20, which use stabilization as a funding source. Ms. Kuchinski requested that each article be considered
individually as she is in favor of using stabilization on Roller Coaster Road and letting Town Meeting decide.
Article 17 – Computer network.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to reconsider Article 17 and to recommend passing over. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 18 – Rt. 27 sidewalk
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to reconsider Article 18 and to recommend passing over. Voted 5 – 0.
Article 19 – Roller Coaster Road
MOTION by Jones, second by Webster to reconsider Article 19 and to recommend passing over. Voted 2 – 3. (Kuchinski, McSweeney & Murdoch) Motion failed
MOTION by Jones, second by Murdoch to refer Article 19 to Town Meeting. Voted 4 - 0 – 1 (Webster)
Article 20 – Permitting Software
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to reconsider Article 20 and to recommend passing over. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to extend the lease to the Plymouth County Commissioners on the BCI building for an additional six months. Voted 5 – 0.
VII. Executive Session – Chairman Webster announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under reason #3 Union Negotiations with the clerical, fire, police and dispatchers.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to go into Executive Session under reason #3. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye; Murdoch aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
10:00 p.m. Brief Recess
10:27 p.m. Returned to open session – no votes taken
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
10:28 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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