Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
October 22, 2002
Present: Cathy Kuchinski, Robert Forte, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Daniel Webster absent. Also present Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari.
7:35 p.m. Vice-Chairman Stephanie McSweeney called the meeting to order and read the announcements.
I. Police Chief – Monthly Report - Mrs. McSweeney announced there would be no police report as the Chief was tending to personal business.
II. Town Accountant – Monthly Report – Mrs. Gomez reviewed the budget lines with the Board. The police overtime is slightly high. The fire overtime is at 43% and could be a problem. The copier line is up but the transfer from Town Meeting will adjust the percentage. Discussed procedures if the fire line runs out of money. Mrs. Gomez indicated the Town would have to ask the State for declare an emergency.
III. Building Inspector – Monthly Report – Mr. Kennedy reviewed his report. The building department is still busy dealing with new developments and 40B projects. He brought two zoning cases to court and won.
IV. Treasurer/Collector – Monthly Report – Mrs. McCormack indicated that the tax bills had gone out and are due on November 12th. Borrowed $900,000 from stabilization to pay bills and will reimburse the funds when the tax bills are paid. She foreclosed on a lot on Leon Court. The taxes had been outstanding since 1990. She is working on guidelines for the betterment program.
V. Fire Chief – Monthly Report – Chief Hoyt was present with Lt. Becker. The Chief distributed a letter listing surplus equipment he plans to dispose.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to declare the equipment itemized on Chief Hoyt’s list as surplus. Voted 4 – 0.
Chief informed the Board the Fire Department conducted a practice drill at the Northland property with the State’s permission. He updated the Board on the status of the federal grant for the breathing apparatus. Reminder to residents that day light savings is a good time to check the batteries in smoke detectors. The Chief discussed the overtime issue with the Board. He indicated that most of the previous overtime dealt with vacation time. He said that Hanson has the lowest overtime in the region. Cutting overtime would mean cutting services. The Board discussed the matter at length. The Board informed the Chief they would be keeping a close eye on the overtime.
VI. One Day Liquor License Requests – Camp Kiwanee:
Nick Benna – Halifax – Halloween Party – Nov. 2nd 7 – 11 p.m.
Jennifer Merritt – Plymouth – Wedding Reception – Nov. 16th 6 – 11 p.m.
Kathy Egan – Hanson - - Nov. 21st 5 – 11 p.m.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to approve one-day liquor license to Nick Benna of Halifax for Saturday, November 2, 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to approve a one-day liquor license to Jennifer Merritt of Plymouth on Saturday, November 16, 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to approve a one-day liquor license to Kathy Egan for the Plymouth County Democratic League on Thursday, November 21, 2002. Voted 4 – 0.
VII. Open Space Committee – The Board discussed the composition of the Open Space Committee. Two applications have been received. The Planning Board notified the Board that their representative will be Phil Lindquist. Ms. Kuchinski indicated that she would be willing to be the Board of Selectmen’s representative.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to appoint Phil Lindquist to the Open Space Committee. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Jones, second by McSweeney to appoint Cathy Kuchinski as the Board’s representative to the Open Space Committee. Voted 4 – 0.
VIII. Interviews w/ BOH candidates
Arlene Dias – 715 Monponsett St.
Richard Edgehille – 115 South St.
Michael Kelly – 204 East Washington St.
Terrance McSweeney – 745 Winter St.
The Board of Health members, Gilbert Amado and Bill Scott were present.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to open the Joint meeting of the Board of Health and Board of Selectmen. Voted 6 – 0.
Mrs. McSweeney excused herself from the discussion, as her brother-in-law was one of the candidates. Mr. Jones would chairman the interview and appointment portion of the meeting. Mr. Jones asked each of the candidates to give a brief introduction and then the board members would each ask a question of the four candidates.
Ms. Dias highlighted her experience in the medical field as nurse and has served on various committees for several years in Lowell. She felt recycling should be addressed. She is willing to serve, take the necessary courses and run for the position.
Mr. Edgehille sited his experience as a dental assistant, he has been certified by the State and has run for the position. He feels he communicates well with the public. He works in town and would be available at any time. He feels education is necessary for the town to improve its recycling program.
Mr. Kelly has lived in Hanson for 16 years and has been involved in many civic organizations. His experience stems from the cranberry business. He dealt with DEP on a regular basis, has been in food management for several years, as well as wastewater management. He would be willing to run for the position.
Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that he has bachelors degrees in microbiology and environmental biology, has been an environmental consultant for 20 years, is licensed with the state, a licensed soil evaluator, designs waste water management facilities, and is title V certified. He would be willing for run for the position.
After the interview process, each Board member recognized the qualifications and caliber of the candidates and thanked them for their interest.
MOTION by Bill Scott, second by Gilbert Amado to appoint Terrence McSweeney to the Board of Health. Roll Call – Amado aye; Scott aye; Jones aye; Forte nay, Kuchinski aye. Voted 4 – 1 (Forte).
9:25 p.m. – Brief Recess
9:35 p.m. – Returned to open session – Mrs. McSweeney returned to the table and announced the Board would be going into Executive Session with the Library Trustee under Item #3 – union negotiations.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to go into Executive Session under Item #3. Roll Call –Forte aye; Kuchinski aye; McSweeney aye, Jones aye. Voted 4 – 0. Mr. Forte announced he would not be participating in the discussion and left the room.
10:17 p.m. – Back in open session. Mr. Forte returned to the table. Ms. McSweeney announced no votes were taken in Executive Session.
MOTION by Jones, second by Forte to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
10:20 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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