Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2003
Present: Robert Forte, Mark Gallivan, Catherine Kuchinski, Jesse McSweeney and Peter Jones. Also present were Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Executive Assistant Meredith Scozzari.
7:32 p.m. Chairman Kuchinski called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule. The Chair recognized Representative Daniel Webster.
I. One Day Liquor License Requests – Camp Kiwanee
ó Colleen Meinhold, Hanson, Saturday, May 31st 5 – 11 p.m. – College Graduation
ó Cassandra Handorff, Hanson, Saturday, June 7th 1 – 6 p.m. – College Graduation
ó Michelle Shortall, Plymouth, Saturday, June 14th 4 – 12 a.m. – Wedding
ó Kristina DiOrio Young, Plymouth, Saturday, June 21st 5 – 10 p.m. – Wedding
The Board discussed Mr. Forte’s concern regarding the age verification of the license holders for the Meinhold and Handorff requests. Mr. Forte indicated that he left a message for Bill Fuller of the Professional Bartending Service to call to insure that the licensees are over 21.
MOTION by McSweeney, second Jones to approve a one-day liquor license for Michelle Shortall of Plymouth, on Saturday, June 14th from 4 – 12 a.m. for a Wedding and Kristina DiOrio Young of Plymouth on Saturday, June 21st from 5 – 10 p.m. for a Wedding Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Forte, second by Jones to approve a one-day liquor license, after age verification, to Colleen Meinhold of Hanson on Saturday, May 31st from 5 – 11 p.m. for a College Graduation and Cassandra Handorff, of Hanson for Saturday, June 7th from 1 – 6 p.m. for a college graduation. Voted 5 – 0.
II. Executive Secretary’s Report - Mr. Davis reminded the Board that Chief Hoyt would be out on May 22 & 23 and presented the Chief’s vacation request for June 2 – 6 and 9 & 10. Chief Hoyt received a federal public safety grant for $2,400.00. The Board received the assessment from the school department in which Whitman did not approve the school’s 6% increase. Consequently, Hanson’s assessment will be lower than projected at Town Meeting.
III. Swearing in of newly elected Public Officials – Town Clerk Sandra Harris was present to swear in the newly elected officials. The officials present were Board of Selectmen members Peter Jones, Mark Gallivan and Jesse McSweeney, Water Commissioner Mary Lou Sutter, School Committee member Robert Hayes, Library trustees Anne Strange, Linda Wall and Leslie Pairio and Constable and Tree Warden Donald Ferguson.
The Board presented outgoing Library Trustee Faith Mosher with a citation for her 22 years of service. Representative Webster also presented Mrs. Mosher with a citation from the House of Representatives.
The Board also presented outgoing selectmen, Dan Webster and Stephanie McSweeney with gifts of appreciation for their service to the town.
7:55 p.m. – Brief recess
8:13 p.m. - Back in session
IV. Reorganization of Board of Selectmen – Chairman Kuchinski announced the Board would reorganize.
Nominations for Chairman.
Mr. Forte nominated Peter Jones as chairman, second by Mark Gallivan.
Mr. McSweeney nominated Catherine Kuchinski as chairman, second by Jones.
Voted 3 – 2 (McSweeney & Kuchinski) for Peter Jones as chairman.
Nominations for Vice Chairman
Mr. Gallivan nominated Catherine Kuchinski as Vice Chairman, second by McSweeney. Ms. Kuchinski declined.
Mr. Gallivan nominated Robert Forte as Vice Chairman, second by Kuchinski.
Voted 5 – 0 for Robert Forte as Vice Chairman.
Nominations for Clerk.
Mr. McSweeney nominated Catherine Kuchinski as Clerk. Ms. Kuchinski declined
Mr. Gallivan nominated Jesse McSweeney as Clerk, second by Forte.
Voted 5 – 0 for Jesse McSweeney as Clerk.
The Board took their new seats and Chairman Jones thanked the Board members and all the other candidates who ran for office on Saturday.
V. Internet/GIS Discussion & VTH website hosting – Mr. Davis presented the Board with Virtual Private Network and GIS information which the Network Committee had prepared. Mr. Davis explained the high-speed internet service which will be provided by ComCast and the hosting of the town website through Virtual Town Hall. He also explained the GIS system. Board agreed to draft an internet policy and e-mail policy.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to authorize Mr. Davis to execute agreements with VPN, ComCast and Virtual Town Hall to implement internet access, GIS and web hosting. Voted 5 – 0.
VI. Brian Creedon – Brockton Water Superintendent – Mr. Creedon was present to request permission to install a meter box at the intersection of Rt. 25 and 58 for the purposes of monitoring the water flow of Brockton water through Hanson. He explained in detail the installation and reading process.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to authorize Brockton Water Commissioners to install a meter box at the intersection of Rt. 25 and 58. Voted 5 – 0.
VII. Executive Secretary’s Report continued – Mr. Davis informed the Board that Baran Partners has received notification from the National Historic Register regarding the inclusion of the remaining buildings on the Plymouth County Hospital site to be included on the National Register. After a brief discussion the Board tabled the matter until June 3rd for additional information from Baran and the historical commission.
VIII. Board of Health to discuss transfer station – Board of Health members Gil Amado and Bill Scott and administrative assistant Karen Doucette were present to discuss the staffing at the transfer station. The Board of Health indicated that the position of Disposal Operations attendant will be reposted this week. The Boards discussed the change in hours, which would keep the facility open during lunch hour. Mr. Davis indicated that the change in hours would have to be negotiated with union. The Board of Health indicated that they are researching the potential of adding an additional compactor and opening the transfer station on Sunday. The Boards also discussed a nominal fee for dump stickers, annual renewal of stickers and sticker enforcement. The
Boards agreed to meet again in the near future for a status update.
IX. Review the Policies and Procedures – The Board briefly discussed the review of policies and procedures. The Board agreed to review a few policies at a time in order of priority. Mr. Davis to get draft internet and e-mail policies.
X. Highway Contract impact bargaining – The Board briefly discussed the potential of impact bargaining with the Highway union in the event the hours change at the transfer station.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to assign Mark Gallivan and Robert Forte to the Highway negotiation team. Voted 5 – 0.
XI. Committee Report – Mr. Jones reported that the High School Building Committee will be sending out bids this week and the bids are scheduled to open on June 18th. The committee is drafting a job description for the Clerk of the Works. Mr. Davis informed the Board that the bids have been received for the Maquan School library roof. The engineer is reviewing them to form.
XII. Meeting May 27, 2003 – The Board discussed posting a meeting for Tuesday, May 27th to discuss the Baran matter and the status of the Plymouth County Hospital. Ms. Kuchinski indicated that she will not be available. Mr. McSweeney cited concerns about a potential conflict of interest in the Baran matter. He indicated he had spoken with the Ethics Commission but requested Mr. Davis follow up with the Ethics Commission. The Board agreed to table the matter until June 3rd.
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
9:45 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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