Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
August 27, 2002
Present: Robert Forte, Cathy Kuchinski, Daniel Webster and Stephanie McSweeney (Peter Jones late). Also present Executive Secretary Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari.
7:45 p.m. Chairman Webster called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Baran Partners Discussion postponed – Chairman Webster announced that the discussion regarding the Baran legal documents has been postponed until Tuesday, September 3rd. Mrs. Bateman of Pierce Avenue inquired as to the use of the Pierce Avenue access road as a permanent entrance to the hospital facility. She was under the impression it would not be used as an access. She cited concerns that Pierce Avenue was too narrow and the increase in traffic could be a burden on the street. John Buckley of Pierce Avenue also cited traffic concerns. Chairman Webster advised them to come next week. He also indicated that the traffic concerns would also be addressed with the Planning Board during the Special Permitting process.
II. Joint Classification Hearing with Assessors – Assessors Daniel Ward, Susan Thornton and Kathleen Marini were present along with Assessor Cindy Long.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to open hearing. Voted 7 – 0.
Chairman Webster read the hearing notice, which had been advertised in the Enterprise. Mr. Ward introduced Mrs. Long who presented a chart outlining a uniform tax and a split tax rate.
Mrs. Long indicated that the estimated tax rate using the uniform rate would be $13.78 per $1,000. The Town consists of 92% residential properties. The debt exclusion for the schools will add $2.33 per $1,000. The Assessors voted prior to the meeting to recommend the uniform tax rate. They also voted not to recommend the small business exemption. Mrs. Long explained that the exemption applies only to the owner of the real estate and not the business owner.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to recommend the uniformed tax rate.
Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney not to grant the small business exemption. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to continue the meeting until the excess levy capacity is determined by the State. Voted 4 – 0.
Meeting continued pending the State’s approval of the tax rate and values.
III. Automatic Amusement Request – Paul Masaluso – R.P. M. Paintball 1019 Main Street – Mr. Masaluso was not present. Ms. Kuchinski had questions relative to the safety of the building and location of the machines and who would be utilizing the machines. She requested input from the Fire Chief and the Building inspector as the to safety of the building. Tabled until September 10th.
IV. Gail Skinner First Congregational Church – Requesting permission to hold a Family Music Festival on the Town Hall Green Saturday, September 14th Noon – 5 p.m. Mrs. Skinner explained that the church is raising funds for an addition. She indicated that she had spoken with Brian Clemons and addressed some concerns regarding electricity. She also indicated that the Pony Rides may not be part of the event. The Board agreed that if the ponies were used they were to be on the paved areas only.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve a Hawker’s License for the First Congregational Church on Saturday, September 14th from Noon – 5 p.m. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to allow the First Congregational Church permission to use the Town Hall grounds for a Family Music Festival on Saturday,
September 14th from Noon – 5 p.m. Voted 4 – 0.
Approve minutes of April, May and June
Tabled minutes of April 16th, April 23rd , July 2nd & July 16th. Mr. Forte will not participate in the vote for minutes prior to his election to the Board.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the regular and executive session minutes of April 30, 2002. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the minutes of May 6, 2002. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the minutes of May 7, 2002. Voted 3 - 0
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve the minutes of May 14, 2002. Voted 2 – 0 – 1 (Webster).
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to approve the regular and executive session minutes of May 21, 2002. Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Kuchinski).
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to approve the minutes of May 30, 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to approve the regular session minutes of June 4, 2002. Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Kuchinski)
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to approve the executive session minutes of June 4, 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to approve the regular and executive session minutes of June 11, 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to approve the regular and executive minutes of June 18, 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
Update on IT Services - Mr. Davis advised that Board that he met with the computer committee and they are looking at two bidders. Tabled the matter until September 3rd.
Disabled American Veteran’s – Request permission to hold annual Forget-Me-Not drive at Shaw’s on Friday & Saturday, September 6th & 7th
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve request of Disabled American Veterans for Forget-Me-Not drive on September 6th and 7th. Voted 4 – 0.
One-Day Liquor License Requests Camp Kiwanee:
Heather Wolf, New Orleans, LA – Wedding – Sunday, Sept. 1st 4 – 10 pm
Joanne Earner – Pembroke – Birthday – Monday, Sept. 2nd 11 – 6 pm
Boston Newspaper Guild – Outing – Sat., Sept. 7th 11 – 6 pm
Claudia Crowell – Surprise Party – Sat., Sept. 21st 11 - 6 pm
Lauren Bouchie – Surprise Party – Sunday, Sept. 29th 2 – 7 pm
Mrs. McSweeney pointed out that two of the licenses were for surprises parties. The Board voted them as listed by dates.
MOTION by Kuchinski, McSweeney to approve One Day liquor licenses on September 1st, 2nd, 7th, 21st and 29th as listed above. Voted 4 – 0.
Board of Appeals – David Soper 176 High Street – Unexpired term of David Nagle – term to expire 6/30/03. Chairman Webster recommended tabling the matter until September 3rd as one of the alternates has expressed an interest in being appointed as a permanent member.
Appointments – ZBA requesting Building Inspector be appointed to the Chapter 40B Subcommittee.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to appoint Building Inspector Michael Kennedy to the Chapter 40B Subcommittee. Voted 4– 0.
Hanson Senior Steppers request use of Town Hall grounds: Annual yard sale, Saturday, October 5, 2002 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the use of Town Hall grounds for the Senior Steppers yard sale on October 5, 2002. Voted 4– 0.
Discuss Events for anniversary of September 11th - Mr. Davis recommended the Board follow Mr. Arsenault’s recommendation of lowering the flag to half-staff at the appropriate time of 8:46 pm. He suggested including the police and fire departments. The Board discussed a ceremony with local churches. After a lengthy discussed the Board instructed Mr. Davis to poll the churches as to a convenient time for their participation. The Board recommended an event on Saturday or Sunday, September 14th or 15th , as there are meetings scheduled for the evening of September 11th. Matter tabled until September 3rd.
Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis indicated that the clerical union contract had been ratified. The negotiation team members have the contract. He will place the matter on the agenda for September 3rd. An article is being drafted for the transfer of the Northland property. The office received a proposed deed from LiteControl, which has been forwarded to Town Counsel for review and comment. Mrs. McCormack’s vacation information is in the Board’s packets. Mr. Davis reported that the office received temporary interim regulations for Chapter 40B. The regulations included additional types of housing, subsidized housing, apartments approved after July 1, 2002, group homes, all of which had originally been excluded. Comments from the Board to
DHCD must be received by October 11, 2002. Chairman Webster inquired about the cataloging of Town Owned land. Mr. Davis indicated that it is almost complete. A presentation will be made at the meeting on September 3rd.
8:55 p.m. Brief Recess
9:37 p.m. Reconvened – Mr. Jones arrived during the recess
Executive Session – Chairman Webster announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #3 Union Negotiations with the Fire Union.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to enter Executive Session under item #3 union negotiations. Roll Call –Forte aye; Kuchinski aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 5 – 0.
9:38 p.m. Brief recess
10:20 p.m. Returned to open session.
Early Retirement Incentive Program – Mr. Davis informed the Board that an employee in Group 4 has expressed an interested in prepaying his early retirement liability. Mr. Davis indicated he and the Town Accountant have several questions, which must be addressed with the Plymouth County Retirement Board. Mr. Davis recommended extending the time of filing paperwork until September 30th in order to gather the appropriate information from the Retirement Board.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to extend the closing date for filing paperwork for the ERI until September 30, 2002. The actual retirement date of December 1, 2002 will remain the same. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
10:21 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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