Selectmen Minutes
June 18, 2002
Present: Robert Forte, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Also present Executive Secretary Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari.
7:40 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Appointment to Water Commissioners – Water Commissioners Donald Morway, Edward Casey and Phyllis Bickford were present to appoint a new Water Commission. Applications were received from Judy Collins 65 Surrey Lane, Donald Ellis Jr. 171 Rosewood Drive and Michael Rice 152 Winter Street. Mrs. Collins and Mr. Ellis were present. Each applicant gave a brief statement as to their qualifications and desire to be a Commissioner. Chairman Webster read Mr. Rice’s application. Mrs. Collins cited her experience on various boards and formerly worked with the Water Department drafting by-laws and regulations for the water shed district. Mr. Ellis cited his experience in the water field and years as a licensed plumber. Mr. Casey spoke on
behalf of Mrs. Collins. Both Boards discussed the candidates and their qualifications
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to appoint Donald Ellis, Jr. as a Water Commissioner.
Roll Call –Forte aye; Kuchinski aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye, Bickford nay, Morway Nay, Casey Nay, Webster nay – Voted 4 – 4 - Motion did not carry.
MOTION by Edward Casey, second by Donald Morway to appoint Judy Collins as a Water Commissioners.
Roll Call –Forte aye; Kuchinski nay; McSweeney nay, Jones aye, Bickford aye, Casey aye, Morway aye, Webster aye. Voted 6 – 2 (Kuchinski & McSweeney).
II. Baran Partners – Rich Hayden and Marcello Arjeno and Rosemary Heard were present to update Board on Plymouth County Hospital. Mrs. McSweeney excused herself from the discussion and sat in the audience. Board of Health members Gilbert Amado, Bill Scott and health agent Vincent Flaherty were also present. Mr. Hayden indicated that the historic review was positive, the market study was favorable, the site plans are in progress, there is a need for 80 parking spaces. Baran advised the Board that their original plans for the attached Senior Center would create problems for the sewerage system and suggested relocating the Center on Town Owned land with access to the adjacent complex. Baran presented designs of the three different unit styles ranging in
price from $180,000 - $250,000. Board of Health members inquired about the septic issues and soil samples and requested that the engineers contact the Board of Health soon. Baron is looking into water hook-up and service.
8:35 p.m. – Baran left – Brief recess
8:45 p.m. – Back in session
III. Betterment Committee Appointment – Three applications have been received from Richard Edgehille 118 South St. (Prec. 3), Sharon Sangeleer 26 Roller Coaster Road (Prec. 2) and Judy-Anne Goodwin 304 Lakeside Road (Prec. 2). The board discussed the composition of the committee, which was to be one citizen from each precinct. No applications have been received from precinct 1. Due to time constraints, the board decided to appoint the candidates who have applied.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to appoint Richard Edgehille 118 South St. (Prec. 3), Sharon Sangeleer 26 Roller Coaster Road (Prec. 2) and Judy-Anne Goodwin 304 Lakeside Road (Prec. 2) to the Betterment Committee. Voted 5 – 0.
The Board of Selectmen’s represent will be Robert Forte and Water Dept. has indicated that Robert Andrews will be their representative.
IV. Reappointments:
Auxiliary Police Daniel Blais Exp. 6/03
Ronald Clark
Patrick Faiella
Andrew Gilbert
Daniel Godwin
Bruce Humfryes
Richard Nawazelski
Algernon Queen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to reappoint the auxiliary police officers as listed. Voted 5 – 0.
By-Law Committee Kenneth Munstis Exp. 6/05
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to reappoint Kenneth Munstis to the By-Law Committee term to expire June 30, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
Building Inspector Michael Kennedy Exp. 6/03
Mr. Davis updated that Board on the status of Mr. Kennedy’s certification. Mr. Davis indicated that he and Mr. Kennedy spoke with the State, which will grant a six month extension. Chairman Webster praised Mr. Kennedy for working so well with the residents of Hanson.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to reappoint Mike Kennedy as Building Inspector with a term to expire on June 30, 2003. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Kuchinski).
Cable T.V. Committee Carole McCormack Exp. 6/03
MOTION by McSweeney, second Kuchinski to reappoint Carol McCormack to the CATV Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2003.
CD Director E. Winn Davis Exp. 6/03
CD Engineering Officer Richard Harris
CD Fire Officer Allen Hoyt
CD Medical Services Off. Allen Hoyt
CD Police Services Off. Russell King
CD Radiological Off. Allen Hoyt
CD Rescue Allen Hoyt
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to reappoint the Civil Defense positions as listed. Voted 5 – 0.
Drainage Committee Ernest Amado Exp. 6/03
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to reappoint Ernest Amado to the Drainage Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
Fence Viewer Michael Kennedy Exp. 6/03
William Lonergan
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to reappoint Michael Kennedy and William Lonergan as Fence Viewers with terms to expire on June 30, 3003.
Forest Warden Allen Hoyt Exp. 6/03
Hazardous Waste Coor.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to reappoint Allen Hoyt as Forest Warden and Hazardous Waster Coordinator with terms to expire June 30, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
Gas Inspector Scott Bizzozero Exp. 6/03
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to reappoint Scott Bizzozero as Gas Inspector with a term to expire on June 30, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
General Counsel Kopelman & Paige Exp. 6/03
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to reappoint Kopelman & Paige as Town Counsel with a term to expire on June 30, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
Labor Counsel Earl Wilson Exp. 6/03
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to reappoint Earl Wilson as Labor Counsel with a term to expire on June 30, 2003 and RFP’s to go out in the Fall of 2002. Voted 5 – 0.
Nathaniel Thomas Mill Matthew Murphy Exp. 6/05
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to reappoint Matthew Murphy to the Nathaniel Thomas Mill Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
Parks & Fields William Clay Exp. 6/05
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to reappoint William Clay to the Parks and Fields Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
Private Road Oversight Philip Lindquist Exp. 6/03
Michael Dunn
Stephanie McSweeney
Cathy Kuchinski
MOTION by Forte, second by Jones to reappoint the Private Road Oversight Committee members as listed with a term to expire on June 30, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
Special Police Bernard Delory Exp. 6/03
Donald Ferguson
August Silva
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to reappointed as Special Police Officers as listed above with terms to expire on June 30, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
Street Safety Committee Paul Taber Exp. 6/03
Anthony Sacco
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to reappoint Paul Taber and Anthony Sacco to the Street Safety & Development Committee with terms to expire June 30, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
V. Board of Health – Request for vacation - Board of Health is requesting vacation coverage July 1 – July 16. Coverage to be offered to Clerical Union first. Judy Collins currently filling in for Ann Collin who is out on a medical leave. Judy is willing to work in Board of Health.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve vacation coverage in the Board of Health from July 1 through July 16. Voted 5 – 0.
Set Meeting dates for July, August & September
Board set meeting dates of July 2, 16 and 30; August 6 and 20; September 3, 10 & 24.
VI. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis informed the Board the only report his has regards the sale of the Northland property, which should be discussed in Executive Session.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to enter executive session under Item #6 sale or purchase of real estate. Roll Call –Forte aye; Kuchinski aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
9:06 p.m. Brief recess
9:40 p.m. Returned to open session – No votes taken.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to adjourn.
9:41 p.m. – Meeting adjourned.
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