Selectmen Minutes
July 2, 2002
Present: Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster and Stephanie McSweeney. Robert Forte and Peter Jones absent. Also present Executive Secretary Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari.
7:31 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Mass. Electric – Joint Pole Hearing –Greenbrier Lane.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to open hearing. Voted 3 – 0.
Mass. Electric representative Steve Breton was present to request a pole relocation on Greenbrier Lane. The request is made by the homeowner to accommodate a new septic system.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve joint pole relocation on Greenbrier Lane. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to close hearing. Voted 3 – 0.
II. Reappointments:
Insurance Committee: Frank Gerraughty Exp. 6/03
Judy Braley
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to reappoint Frank Gerraughty and Judy Braley to the Insurance Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2003. Voted 3 – 0.
Assist. Plumbing & Gas Gary Young Exp. 6/03
Inspector
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to reappoint Gary Young as the Assistant Plumbing and Gas Inspector with a term to expire on June 30, 2003. Voted 3 – 0.
CD Operations Officer August Silva Exp. 6/03
CD Shelter Officer
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to reappoint August Silva as both Civil Defense Operations officer and Shelter Officer with terms to expire June 30, 2003. Voted 3 – 0. .
III. Vacancy in Treasurer/Collector’s office – Mrs. McCormack was present and requested that the Board fill the clerk’s position in her office. She expressed the need for the 16-hour position, as work and filing is falling behind. The Board discussed the union ramifications if they did not fill the position. The Board also requested that all candidates for the position be given notice that if lay offs are required, that position would be the first to go. The successful candidate would be on a 90-day probation period.
IV. Treasurer/Collector’s Office Hours – Mrs. McCormack discussed her hours on Friday. She indicated to the Board that her office actually runs like a bank and opens at 8:10 a.m. and closes 11:50 a.m. to accommodate opening up and cashing out. A complaint had been received that a resident sent her son in on Friday at 11:50 a.m. and the office was closed. Mrs. McCormack indicated that she closed before 12:00 p.m. so that she would go to the bank. Mr. Webster informed Mrs. McCormack that he expects the office to be open and accepting customers until 12:00 p.m. As a department head, Mrs. McCormack could adjust her hours on another day. Mrs. McSweeney agreed. Ms. Kuchinski noted that the office hasn’t received any other complaints
and assumed this was a one-time incident.
V. Reaffirmed Agreement with Fisheries & Wildlife – Mr. Webster announced that the Board agreed to sign an agreement with Mass. Fisheries & Wildlife so that the State could purchase the Northland property. The agreement afforded the Town of Hanson 5 acres equal to the value of the roll back taxes. Fisheries & Wildlife also agreed to assist the Town in petitioning the legislature regarding the land transfer.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to ratify the action of signing the agreement with Mass. Fisheries and Wildlife. Voted 3 – 0.
VI. Special Municipal Employees – Building Inspector, Grievance Hearings Officer & Town Clerk – Mr. Davis informed the Board that the Housing Authority is having difficulty filling the position of Grievance Hearings Officer for eviction processes. The Building Inspector has offered to take the position. The ethics commission recommended that both the Grievance Hearings Officer and the Building Inspector positions be designed as Special Municipal Employees. Mr. Davis also indicated that the Town Clerk is not on the Special Municipal Employees list and requested that she be added to the 1982 list. The Board discussed the blanket appointment and requested additional information on the matter.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to designate the Building Inspector’s position and the Grievance Hearings Officer’s position as Special Municipal employees. Voted 3 – 0.
VII. One Day Liquor License Requests:
Unik Inc. 93 N. Main St., Randolph, Sunday, July 14th 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Camp Kiwanee – Corp. Outing
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to grant a one-day license to UNIK, Inc. for Sunday, July 14th at Camp Kiwanee. Voted 3 – 0.
Richard Webb, Bryantville, Saturday, July 27th 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Camp Kiwanee Firefighter Family Day.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to grant a one-day liquor license to Richard Webb for Saturday, July 27, 2002 at Camp Kiwanee. Voted 3 – 0.
VIII. Parks & Fields – Ed Bates and Bob Hayes were present to discuss a sports dome facility at the Plymouth County Hospital site. They indicated that there are grants available of which the Town would be responsible for 40% of the cost, which is estimated between 1 and 3 Million Dollars. Mr. Bates and Mr. Hayes indicated that they would not be interested in doing the dome if it could not sustain itself. Mr. Hayes has researched other dome facilities, which are all privately own. Mr. Hayes has determined that there is a need for this type of facility, particularly in the area of basketball and soccer. The Board inquired about liability and more specifics. Mr. Hayes indicated that they are at the preliminary stages and didn’t want to move forward
without the Board ‘s support. Both Board discussed the location and did not come to a consensus on a location. There will be a need for a minimum of five acres. Parks & Fields to continue research.
IX. Returned to Reappointments:
Victor Barbati 26 Belmont Rd., Harwich, Sunday, July 28th 11:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Camp Kiwanee – Family Reunion
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve a one-day liquor license for Victor Barbati on Sunday, July 28th at Camp Kiwanee. Voted 3 – 0.
Global Travel 1285 Belmont St., Brockton, Aug. 3rd 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Camp Kiwanee Corp. Outing
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve a one-day liquor license for Global Travel on August 3rd at Camp Kiwanee. Voted 3 – 0.
Tina Watts 65 Plymouth St., Whitman Saturday, September 28th 2:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Camp Kiwanee – Wedding.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve a one-day liquor license for Tina Watts on September 28th at Camp Kiwanee. Voted 3 – 0.
X. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis reminded the Board that the office received an offer from Georgia Clancy for 3 – 5 students to work at the Town Hall over the summer.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to accept the offer of Student Help from Georgia Clancy. Voted 3 – 0.
Mr. Davis informed the Board that he will be working with Bob Forte in putting together an RFP for computer technical assistance. The draft charges for Mrs. McCormack’s disciplinary hearing are complete. The Board agreed the charges are correct and set a hearing date of July 23rd. Mr. Davis to serve Mrs. McCormack with the charges. Mr. Davis informed the Board that Noreen O’Toole is working with MassDevelopment regarding the Brownfields grant for the Northland property. A meeting is scheduled with County Treasurer John McClellan regarding early retirement on Tuesday, July 9 at 10:45 a.m. Mr. Thomas submitted his report to the Ethics Commission. South Shore Cooperative Bank has informed the Board that a 40b complex is anticipated off Philips Street. The complex
would house 38 rental units – 100% affordable. Mr. Davis has a package from DHCD regarding 40b and he has authorized the Zoning Board of Appeals to work with Town Counsel regarding 40b issues. The Town Clerk has requested five additional hours per week in her office. There is a meeting regarding the Beede Waste settlement on Thursday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. in Boston.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 3 – 0.
8:47 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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