Selectmen’s Meeting
June 3, 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.
7:34 p.m. Chairman Jones called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Recognize the SSVT and the WHRSD Students - Matthew Johnson, Valedictorian at South Shore VoTec and Michael Drewniak, Valedictorian at Whitman Hanson Regional High were present with their parents. SSVT Superintendent John Kosko and Principal Paul Alpren of WHSH introduced the boys and listed their various achievements. State Representative Daniel Webster presented the boys with citations from the House of Representatives and Chairman Jones presented citations from the Board
II. Plymouth County Hospital - Executive Session with Attorney David Thomas - Jesse McSweeney recused himself and announced that he will not participate in any discussions regarding the Plymouth County Hospital due to a conflict. He left the room.
MOTION by Forte, second by Gallivan to go into executive session under item no. 3, litigation. Roll Call: Kuchinski aye, Gallivan aye, Jones aye and Forte aye. Vote 4 – 0.
7:47 p.m. Executive session
9:30 p.m. Returned to open session – Mr. McSweeney back to the room.
III. Discussion of Listing All Plymouth County Hospital Structures with the National Park Service as Historic Structures – Historical Commission members David Devito, Alan Clemons, Bruce Young, Michelle Mills and Larry Mills were present. The Commission previously voted to support Baran Partners’ application for listing the following Plymouth County Hospital buildings: Bonney house, 2 nurses residences, the superintendent’s house, maintenance building, and paint shop on the National Register as historic sites.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the listing of the structures identified as buildings D, E, F, G, H & I as shown on the inventory form continuation sheet prepared by Tremont Preservation Services for Baran Partners. Voted 4 – 0 –1 (McSweeney )
The Historical Commission also requested the Selectmen’s support for the Camp Kiwanee application as a historic site.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve the Historic Commission’s application to place Camp Kiwanee on the National and State Historic registers as a historic site. Voted 5 – 0.
IV. Board of Health – Executive Session with Attorney Greg Corbo
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to go into executive Session under item no. 3 – litigation. Roll Call: Kuchinski aye, Gallivan aye, Jones aye, Forte aye and McSweeney aye. Vote 5 – 0.
9:17 p.m. Executive Session
10:00 p.m. Back in open session.
V. July 4th Holiday – Mr. Davis explained that the question of the July 4th arose because the holiday falls on a Friday. The town hall union employees do not work on Friday. Consequently, it was the Union’s contention that they would be entitled to have Thursday off. Mr. Davis spoke with Labor Counsel Earl Wilson, the Town Accountant and the Union steward. Attorney Wilson offer a few suggestions pointing out that a grievance would most likely be filed if all the union employees were not given Thursday as the holiday. He also cited that past practice would indicate that Thursday has been observed as the holiday for all town hall union employees. Mr. Davis recommended the Board approve giving the union
Thursday off as the holiday and closing the town hall at 12:00 p.m. so that the management staff would receive a full holiday.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney that the Board of Selectmen make Thursday the practical holiday for the clerical union for purposes of applying a work schedule but effect no changes to the contract and such action will not be deemed as precedent for future Friday holidays. The closing is applicable only to the town hall and fire clerical staff. Voted 4 – 0 – 1(Forte)
MOTION by Gallivan, second, by McSweeney to close Town Hall at 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 3, 2003 in observance of the 4th of July holiday. Voted 5 – 0.
VI. Appointments – Ms. Kuchinski inquired about the term of the ADA coordinator. She requested that the length of term be one year with an expiration date of June 30, 2004. Chairman Jones recommended that the appointments be voted as a slate.
MOTION by Forte, second Gallivan to reappoint the positions as printed. Voted 5 – 0.
ADA Coordinator E. Winn Davis 3 year 6/30/03
Appeals Board – Alternate David Soper 3 years 6/30/06
Assistant Plumbing Inspector Gary Young 1 year 6/30/04
Auxiliary Police Daniel Blais 1 year 6/30/04
Ronald Clark
Patrick Faiella
Andrew Gilbert
Daniel Godwin
Richard Nawazelski
Algernon Queen
Betterment Committee Sharon Sangeleer 1 year 6/30/04
Building Inspector Michael Kennedy 1 year 6/30/04
Cable T.V. Advisory Carole McCormack 1 year 6/30/04
Civil Defense Chief Radio Officer Kenneth Garren 1 year 6/30/04
Civil Defense Radio Officer Kenneth Garren 1 year 6/30/04
Civil Defense Operations Officer August Silva 1 year 6/30/04
Conservation Commission Philip Lindquist 3 years 6/30/06
Council of Elder Affairs August Silva 3 years 6/30/06
Ellen Lane 3 years 6/30/06
Drainage Committee Ernest Amado 1 year 6/30/04
Fence Viewer Michael Kennedy 1 year 6/30/04
Gas Inspector Scott Bizzozero 1 year 6/30/04
Historical Commission David DeVito 3 years 6/30/06
Allan Clemons 2 years 6/30/05
Larry Mills 3 years 6/30/06
Insurance Committee Judy Braley 1 years 6/30/04
Old Colony Elderly Services Eva Burton 1 year 6/30/04
Jean Marie Smith 1 year 6/30/04
Parks & Fields Anton Trigler 3 years 6/30/06
Private Road Oversight Philip Lindquist 1 year 6/30/04
Michael Dunn 1 year 6/30/04
Recreation Commission Clarice Doliber 3 years 6/30/06
Special Police Officer Bernard Delory 1 year 6/30/04
Donald Ferguson 1 year 6/30/04
August Silva 1 year 6/30/04
Street Safety & Development Paul Taber 1 year 6/30/04
Wiring Inspector Edward Savage, Jr. 1 year 6/30/04
Richard Harris - One year appointment to the following with an expiration date of 6/30/04:
Betterment Committee, Civil Defense Engineering Officer, Drainage Committee, Emergency Communications Center, Private Road Oversight Committee, Street Safety & Development and a 3 Year Appointment to Parks & Fields
Chief Allen Hoyt - One year appointment to the following with an expiration date of 6/30/04:
Civil Defense Medical Officer, Civil Defense Radiological Officer, Civil Defense Rescue Officer, Emergency Communication Center, Forest Warden and Hazardous Water Coordinator
Chief Edward Savage - One year appointment to the following with an expiration date of 6/30/04: Civil Defense Police Services Officer, Emergency Communication Center, Jail Keeper and Street Safety & Development.
VII. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis advised that Board that the surplus vehicle bids were in and recommended that Board award the 1985 Dodge pickup to Philip Hatch for $100.00 and the International Lo-Boy tractor to Denis Regan for $1,212.00. Both were the high bidders.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to award the 1985 Dodge pickup to Philip Hatch for $100.00 and the International Lo-Boy tractor to Denis Regan for $1,212.00. Voted 5 – 0.
Mr. Davis recommended that the Board consider a reorganization policy for all elected and appointed board and committees. He indicated that currently there is no requirement that elected Boards reorganize after the elections. He also pointed out that appointed committees should reorganize after the annual appointments are completed in June.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte that the Board establish a policy that all appointed committees reorganize at their first meeting following June 30th and that all elected board reorganize at their first meeting following the town elections and further that an article be placed on the upcoming town meeting warrant check add a by-law. Voted 4-0-1 (Kuchinski).
Mr. Davis informed the board that Whitman and Hanson have been dismissed from the McMaster’s lawsuit against the school. The Plymouth County Advisory Committee annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the John Carver Inn.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to appoint Mark Gallivan as the alternate member and Peter Jones as the member of the Plymouth County Advisory Committee. Voted 4– 0–1 (Gallivan).
Mr. Davis received notification from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks announcing that Sandra Harris has been accepted into the IIMC Master Municipal Clerk Academy. Mrs. Harris is one of only 1,465 clerks to achieve this goal. The Board requested a letter of congratulations be sent to Mrs. Harris.
Mr. Davis indicated that he spoke with Al Hanscom regarding Lite Control and Al is working with Ron Gratton on the matter. According the Mr. Hanscom, the State will not let the Town on the Northland property land until the cleanup is complete. A ROA has been filed with DEP. The Maquan School library roof bids are in and the office is waiting for a clarification of bid from the low bidder. South Shore Housing has requested that Board support for the H.O.M.E. program for first time buyers. The money is federally funded. There is no cost to the Town.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to send a letter of support to South Shore Housing for the H.O.M.E. program. Voted 5 – 0.
The office has received notice that an ROA has been filed with DEP for Cumberland Farms at 5 Main Street. The department head meeting will discuss the job descriptions and classifications.
VIII. Renewal of Class II License – Charles Flynn – Reed Street Enterprises 178 Reed St. for one Vehicle
MOTION by Forte, second by Kuchinski to renew the Class II license to Charles Flynn of Reed Street Enterprises. Voted 5 – 0.
IX. Resignation – Accept resignation of Stephen Croghan from the Conservation Commission.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to accept the letter of resignation of Stephen Croghan from the Conservation Commission. Voted 5 – 0.
Mr. Davis indicated that he received a request from a neighboring town about policies regarding roadside memorials. The Board indicated they do not know of a policy. Recommended checking with Dick Harris.
X. Approve minutes of 4/29/03, 5/5/03, 5/20/03 – Tabled 6/10/03
XI. Policy Review – (First Group) Common Victualler License Process, Equal Opportunity Policy Statement, Safety Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy, Snow Policy and Submitting Agendas. Tabled 6/10/03.
XII. Selectmen’s Goals and Objectives – Chairman Jones presented the Board with a list of Goals and Objectives for the Board with members assigned to each. Chairman Jones requested the Board review them for discussion next week.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
10:53 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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