Selectmen Minutes
June 11, 2002
Present: Robert Forte, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Also present Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari.
7:45 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Appointment to Conservation Commission
Michael King 681 Pleasant Street – Term Expires 6/30/04
Judy Collins 65 Surrey Lane – Term Expires 6/30/03
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to appoint to the Conservation Commission Michael King of 681 Pleasant St., term to expire 6/30/04 and Judy Collins of 65 Surrey Lane term to expire 6/30/03. Voted 5 – 0.
II. Chief Hoyt – Monthly Fire Report – Chief Hoyt reported on the incident on Saturday, June 8th in which a car went into Wampatuck Pond. The Chief commended Firefighter Royer, who dove into the pond to rescue the driver. The patient is in the hospital and will make a full recovery. Presented a bill, which is before the legislature regarding cigarette manufacturers. The new ambulance is in service. The Main Street roof has been repaired. The Board briefly discussed the Chief’s evaluation. The Chief introduced the Hanson Postmaster, Rita Marnell, who presented the police and fire departments with a commemorative print to be hung at the Town Hall. The Chief welcomed Cub Scout Den 9 of Pack 34 who presented the fire
department with a quilt to be displayed at the fire station.
III. Lt. Savage – Monthly Police Report – Lt. Savage presented the monthly police report highlighting training, school safety and education, Operation Safe Prom, public safety day and student police academy. Lt. Savage thanked the auxiliary police for their assistance on Memorial Day and informed the Board that Bill Strait, the auxiliary police coordinator, will be retiring at the end of the month. He also updated the Board on court appearances, traffic enforcement and calls for service.
IV. Jean Marie Smith – Monthly Senior Center Report – Mrs. Smith introduced her new administrative assistant, Karyn Kenn. She informed the Board that COA member Marylyn Grant will be moving to New Hampshire and thanked her for her seven years of service on the Council. Mrs. Smith is the Chairman of the Salvation Army Service for Hanson and is looking for volunteers. The Senior Center has received $12,623.00 in grants since September. She advised that Board that she is working with Jackie Rafferty relative to a grant for a mini-van to transport residents to and from the library and senior center.
V. Michael Kennedy – Monthly Building Report – Mr. Kennedy informed the Board that 43 building permits were issued in the month of May. He explained the four-step process necessary to obtain a deck or pool. Discussed Fern Hill tomb and certification.
VI. Barbara Gomez – Monthly Accountant Report – Mrs. Gomez presented the budget analysis and advised the Board that the lines are within their limits. Mrs. Gomez notified the Board of her intention to retire in December 2005 and requested that she be reappointed to a 4 -year term instead of a 3 year term. She also suggested that the Board consider changing the appointment date to January, due to the closing of the books at the end of the fiscal year in June. The Board discussed the merits of the requests.
VII. Phil Clemons – Northland Cranberry sale – Phil Clemons presented the Board with petitions signed by area residents supporting the State’s purchase of the Northland property. He read a letter supporting the sale. Mr. Webster informed him that the Town is working with Fisheries and Wildlife toward the common goal of the State’s acquisition of the property.
VII. One Day Liquor License Requests:
Dennis Budwey 551 Mahar Highway, Braintree – June 25, 2002 – Camp Kiwanee – Company outing
Tom Hennessey 521 Main St., Acton – August 17, 2002 – Camp Kiwanee - Reunion
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to approve a one day liquor license to Dennis Budwey 551 Mahar Highway, Braintree on June 25, 2002 at Camp Kiwanee. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to approve a one day liquor license to Tom Hennessey 521 Main St., Acton on August 17, 2002 at Camp Kiwanee. Voted 5 – 0.
Chairman Webster briefly informed the Board that Recreation once again requested permission to obtain a liquor license at Camp Kiwanee. Mr. Webster reiterated Town Counsel recommendation against such a practice. The Board concurred that issuing a license to recreation would not be in the best interest of the town.
IX Common Victualler’s License Request – Hanson Historical Society for Strawberry Festival on June 21st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the Annual Harvest Fair on September 14, 2002 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve a Common Victualler’s License for the Hanson Historical Society on June 21st and September 14, 2002. Voted 5 – 0.
X. AKRO – Mr. Forte informed the Board that the Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee discussed having AKRO evaluate the potential of constructing a free standing building at the Plymouth County Hospital with connector to the main hospital. Mr. Webster indicated the Mr. Davis informed him the contract need not be revised and the work would be within the scope of the current contract.
XI. Bill Lonergan – Report of Sealer of Weights – Mr. Lonergan presented the Board with a list of fees, schedule of testing, list of businesses and state forms. He indicated that Devlin’s still maintained a fuel license from the State but had not dispensed fuel for at least 8 years.
XII. Appointments – Received a request from the Zoning Board of Appeals requesting that Alternate member Margaret Hansen be appointed as a permanent member to fill vacancy of Gaytha Wallace. There is still a vacancy left by David Nagle.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to appoint Margaret Hansen to the Zoning Board of Appeals – Term to expire 6/30/05. Voted 5 – 0.
XIII. Reappointments:
Accountant Barbara Gomez Exp. 6/05 or 6/06
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to reappoint Barbara Gomez as Town Accountant - term to expire 12/31/05. Voted 5 – 0.
Auxiliary Police – Tabled until June 18th.
Capital Improvement Pamela Fasci Exp. 6/05
John Norton
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to reappoint Pamela Fasci and John Norton to the Capital Improvement Committee with terms to expire on June 30, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
Conservation Commission Arthur Gelsi Exp. 6/05
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to reappoint Arthur Gelsi to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
Council of Elder Affairs Mary Lou Sutter Exp. 6/05
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to reappoint Mary Lou Sutter to the Council of Elder Affairs with a term to expire on June 30, 2005 Voted 5 – 0.
Historical Commission Bruce Young Exp.6/05
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to reappoint Bruce Young to the Historical Commission with a term to expire June 30, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
Old Colony Elderly Services Jean Marie Smith Exp. 6/03
Eva Burton
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to reappoint Jean Marie Smith and Eva Burton to the Old Colony Elderly Services with terms to expire on June 30, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
Recreation Commission Robert O’Brien Exp. 6/05
Jerome Thompson
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to reappoint Robert O’Brien and Jerome Thompson to the Recreation Commission with terms to expire on June 30, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
Parks & Fields Edward Bates Exp. 6/05
Robert Hayes
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to reappoint Edward Bates and Robert Hayes to the Parks and Fields Commission with terms to expire June 30, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
Private Road Oversight - Philip Lindquist Tabled 6/18/02
Street Safety Committee Chief King Exp. 6/03
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to reappoint Chief King to the Street Safety & Development Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
Wiring Inspector Edward F. Savage, Jr. Exp. 6/03
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to reappointment Edward F. Savage, Jr. as Wiring Inspector with a term to expire June 30, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
Discussed sending out an RFP for Labor Counsel services in the Fall after all the union contracts have been resolved. General Counsel RFP to be sent in the Fall of 2003.
Chairman Webster announced the Board will be going into Executive Session under item #3 Fire union negotiations.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to going into Executive Session under item #3 Fire union negotiations. Roll Call –Forte aye; Kuchinski aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
9:12 p.m. Brief Recess
9:55 p.m. Returned to Open Session – No votes taken
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
9:56 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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