Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2002
Present: Cathy Kuchinski, Robert Forte, Stephanie McSweeney and Peter Jones. Daniel Webster late. Also present Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Management Assistant Meredith Scozzari.
7:40 p.m. Vice-Chairman Stephanie McSweeney called the meeting to order.
Girls Scouts Cadet Troop 439 Presentation to Board of Selectmen – Girls Scout Leader Bonnie Jollie came in with Cadet Troop 439 who presented the Board with a pinecone wreath which they had made at their last two meetings. They also presented the Board with a plaque. The Board thanked them for the generosity.
Mrs. McSweeney read the announcements.
I. License Renewals for 2003:
Liquor Licenses -
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to approve 2003 Liquor License Renewals for to following establishments: 14-58 Liquors, Cahill & Driscoll, Connie’s Restaurant, Elm Street Grille, Hanson A.A., Hanson American Legion, Hanson Plymouth Liquors, Hanson Tavern, House of Pizza, Keeoffi, Inc., Matilda’s Inc., Myette’s Country Store, Olde Hitching Post Restaurant, Pina Inc., Stinger’s Family Restaurant and Village Mini Mart. Voted 4 – 0.
Automatic Amusements -
MOTION by Forte, second by Kuchinski to approve 2003 Automatic Amusement licenses for Hanson American Legion Post, Hanson A.A. Matilda’s Inc., Hanson Tavern, Pina Inc., Cahill & Driscoll, Stinger’s Family Restaurant and Outdoor Sportsman. Voted 4 – 0.
Class II Licenses –
MOTION by Forte, second by Kuchinski to approve 2003 Class II licenses for 3W Comp., Auto Express, Bob’s Foreign & Domestic Auto Service, Devlin Automotive, Ferreira Berto Auto Sales, Movers, Raymond E. Simmons d/b/a Signature Sales, Reed Street Enterprises, South Shore Used Cars, Specialty Auto, Inc., Steve’s Auto Care and Used Cars, The Auto Broker and Wheel-N-Deals. Voted 4 – 0.
Live Entertainment Licenses –
MOTION by Forte, second by Jones to approve 2003 Live Entertainment licenses for Cahill & Driscoll and Stinger’s Family Restaurant. Voted 4 – 0.
Sunday Entertainment Licenses –
MOTION by Forte, second by Kuchinski to approve 2003 Sunday Entertainment licenses for Hanson American Legion Post, Hanson A.A., Hanson Tavern, Pina Inc., and Cahill & Driscoll. Voted 4 – 0.
7:53 p.m. Daniel Webster Arrived.
Swearing in of Chief Edward Savage – Chairman Webster announced that the Board signed a contract with Edward Savage appoint him as the Police Chief and that he would be sworn this evening. He welcomed Chief Savage’s family, friends and police officers. Town Clerk, Sandra Harris swore in Chief Savage. The chief’s wife pinned on his gold badge. The Chief thanked everyone for their support. He praised and thanked the police officers and former Chief King.
8:05 p.m. – Brief recess for a reception for Chief Savage
8:30 p.m. – Returned to session
Town Accountant Barbara Gomez gave her monthly report. She indicated that the fire overtime has slowed down. The engineering line is a little high. Mr. Jones inquired about the status of the budget. Mrs. Gomez indicated that the finance committee distributed the budget forms late so no figures are available at this time.
Building Inspector Michael Kennedy gave his monthly report indicating that there were no new house permits issued during November. He is busy reviewing plans for Baran and the 40B projects. He informed the Board that Baran has pulled a demolition permit for the inside of the Plymouth County Hospital. The Northland building has been taken down and his is keeping an eye on the project.
Treasurer/Collector Carol McCormack gave her monthly report. She reported that 49% of the taxes have been collected. She indicated that she has received some figures for next years budget, which reflect increases. Retirement is expected to increase 18%, health and liability insurance is increasing 15 – 20%. Mrs. McCormack assured the Board that she would keep them apprised of the situation to allow time for negotiations. She has repaid the $940,000 borrowed from stabilization. She is still working on the septic system loan program. She informed the Board that the Betterment Committee established a subcommittee to review the loans, but the committee has not met yet.
Fire Chief Allen Hoyt presented the Board with a contract for self-contained breathing apparatus and a contract for the air compressor for their signatures. He reviewed his monthly report highlighting the fire on Surrey Lane. He has been reviewing many plans for the Baran project and the 40B projects. He indicated that he is the only one qualified to do inspections, but his does bring firefighters with him in a training capacity. He informed the Board that he will be interviewing 5 candidates for the vacancy left by Mr. Hutchins. He would like the successful candidate in the January academy.
Resignation – Chairman Webster announced that he would be resigning from the Board effective January 2003. He did not feel he would be able to devote the time needed as a Selectmen and State Representative. The Board will reorganize at the next meeting.
Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis reported that the Department Head meeting has been rescheduled until Thursday, December 12th at 3:00 p.m. Budgets will be discussed. He reported that the Police Chief has spoken with Allen Dias regarding Snow Street, the building inspector has monitored the street twice a day and Mr. Davis has personally been down to Snow Street 31 times and has not seen any equipment passing on the street. Mr. Andrews indicates that Mr. Dias is still using the street. Mr. Andrews will continue with his log. Ms. Kuchinski suggested Mr. Andrews take dated photographs of any trucks to supplement his logs. Mr. Davis indicated that the Conservation Commission is willing to pay for the analysis on the Lite Control property. The Northland property is being
reviewed by VHB. Mr. Davis will present a finalized version of the Town Owned Land inventory to the department heads for approval.
Executive Session – Chairman Webster announced that the Board would be going into executive session under item #3 litigation to discuss the Simonelli property and union negotiations regarding the Fire Union.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to go into Executive Session under Item #3, Litigation and Union Negotiations. Voted 5 – 0.
9:14 p.m. Brief Recess
10:07 p.m. Returned to open session. Chairman Webster announced that two votes were taken. As the votes related to ongoing negotiations, the specifics of the votes would not be announced.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
10:07 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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