Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2002
Present: Robert Forte, Daniel Webster (late), Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Cathy Kuchinski absent. Also present Executive Secretary, E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari.
7:45 p.m. Vice-Chairman Stephanie McSweeney called the meeting to order and read the announcements.
I. Transfer of Liquor License – Hanson Plymouth Liquors to Robert Nickerson d/b/a Whistle Stop Spirits.
MOTION by Jones, second by Forte to open hearing. Voted 3 – 0.
The Board reviewed the application. Mr. Allegrini of Hanson Plymouth Liquors was also present and in support of the transfer. Mr. Nickerson indicated that his staff will receive the proper TIPS training and he will be on the premises a majority of the time.
MOTION by Jones, second by Forte to approve the liquor license transfer. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Forte, second by Jones to close the hearing. Voted 3 – 0.
II. Meeting with Assessors Re: TIF – The Board of Assessors were present along with Denis Hanks and George Mazareas of the Department of Economic Development Mass, Office of Business Development to discuss the TIF process. Mrs. McSweeney stepped away from the table and did not participate in the discussion. Mr. Marareas explained the TIF process and indicated that the Town must first receive approval from the Dept. of Economic Development to designate a portion of the Plymouth County Hospital as Tax Increment Financing Zoning, which is an exceptional opportunities for enhanced economic growth area. Upon the approval by the State, Town Meeting must vote to designate the parcel for the TIF and file a TIF plan with the State outlining the zone, parcel area and
percentage of the TIF agreement. Assessor Dan Ward indicated that the Assessors support the TIF, but want to be sure the proper steps have been taken to implement it.
8:25 p.m. Daniel Webster arrived.
Mr. Mazareas indicated that it appears that the Town has been moving towards it goals but must align the steps necessary to get the TIF approval from the State.
8:30 p.m. TIF discussed ended and Mrs. McSweeney returned to the table.
III. Letter of Resignation – Mr. Webster read a letter for resignation from Rick Vayo, who was resigning from Parks & Fields Commission.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to accept with regret Mr. Vayo’s resignation. Voted 4 – 0.
IV. Veteran’s Day Ceremony – Mr. Webster read an invitation from the Veteran’s Agent regarding the Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11th at 11:00 at Memorial Field – Dedication of Memorial Walk.
V. Plymouth County Advisory Board – Mr. Jones informed the Board that the County voted against the Early Retirement Incentive plan as it would be too costly for the County.
VI. Executive Secretary Report: Mr. Davis informed the Board that the First Congregational Church sent a letter of thanks for using the Town Hall Grounds. Suggested that the Snow Street issue be discussed in Executive Session.
8:44 p.m. Brief Recess
8:50 p.m. After reconsideration, the Board chose to address the Snow Street matter in open session. Mrs. Robert Andrews was present. The Board discussed Town Counsel’s opinion regarding the matter. Snow Street cannot be closed. Town Counsel recommended getting additional documentation from the residents of Snow Street as well as a town official such as the Building Inspector. Mr. Dias should be put on notice via certified mail that he is violating the contempt order and the Town will pursue the matter.
VII. Roller Coaster Road – Mrs. McSweeney inquired about the status of the easements for Roller Coaster Road. Mr. Davis informed the Board that Al Hanscom is trying to get the easements signed. Mr. Webster indicated the Mr. Hanscom should not be the one getting the easements and that it is the offices responsibility.
VIII. Executive Session – Mr. Webster informed that Board that there will be an Executive Session regarding Clerical Union Arbitration and the Police Chief’s contract, both under Item #3.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to enter Executive Session under Item #3, clerical arbitration and the Police Chief’s contract. Roll Call –Forte aye; Webster aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 4 – 0.
8:58 p.m. Brief Recess
9:45 p.m. Returned to Open Session – No votes taken.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
9:46 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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