Selectmen’s Meeting
June 17, 2003
MINUTES
Meeting was convened at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Peter J. Jones, Chairman; Robert Forte, Vice Chair; Jesse B. McSweeney Clerk; Catherine Kuchinski; and Mark Gallivan
Also present: E. Winn Davis, Executive Secretary; Earl Wilson, Esq.
Chair announced the following:
Upcoming Meetings:
School Bldg. Thurs. June 19th 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen Tues. July 1st 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Chief Allen Hoyt reported on the status of the department and recent responses; their recent receipt of a new boat; new storage racks; and recent filings for grants co-operatively with the Police. Chief Hoyt discussed the need to replace the floor of the station as it is 25 years old and in need of replacement
7:40 p.m. Jean Marie Smith – Director of Elder Affairs reported on recent losses of grants and the attendant loss of personnel covered by grants. She also reported on the decision not to rent to private parties. Mrs. Smith informed the Board that on July 3rd the Senior Center will be holding a clambake at 12:00 p.m. All are welcome.
7:50 p.m. Hanson Youth Baseball Request for Closing Day Parade and Ceremonies – Saturday, June 28th – starting at Indian Head School at 12:15 p.m. and then marching to Boteri Field, lasting approximately 1 hour. MOTION TO PERMIT THE ACTIVITY by Robert Forte/Jesse B. McSweeney, Clerk and SO VOTED 5 - 0.
Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis reported on the submission by Edward F. Savage, Chief of Police to fill a police officer vacancy; the telephonic complaint by Mr. Totovian of Watertown, MA and his response on BARAN; the sick leave hearing recently conducted on a police officer due to an off-duty injury; the progress made on the Sr. Ctr./Library ADA doors; and the meeting with the Lt. Governor, in which Mr. Davis emphasized the Town’s concern with C.40B, C.32B and DEP approval of water extraction permits. The Town entered into an agreement with Hanson Grain in that they will pay the town $1,650.00 annually for the use of the vacant lot across the street from their business. Mr. Gallivan asked if the piece of property had been appraised recently. The parcel had been put of for auction,
however the bid price did not reach the anticipated value the Town had hoped to receive, so it was pulled from the auction. Ms. Kuchinski asked in there was a limit on the number of trucks that may be parked in the lot at one time. Currently there is no limit, but the Board reserves the right to rescind the license.
MOTION TO HAVE CHAIRMAN SIGN THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HANSON GRAIN by Robert Forte/Cathy Kuchinski and SO VOTED 5 - 0.
Chair tabled the Review Policies & Procedures (Second Group) due to lack of consideration by certain members, including
· Progressive Discipline
· Policy Covering Allegations of Misconduct of Departments, Department Heads & Employees
· Electronic Communication and Information Policy
· Family & Medical Leave
· Employees w/ Aids: Policy for Attendance
· Chapter 61 & 61A Land.
Committee Reports
Jesse B. McSweeney, Clerk reported on his meeting this morning with E. Winn Davis and Sonny Gerraughty on an insurance proposal for disability coverage for the Fire and Police;
Catherine Kuchinski reported on the next meeting of the Open Space Committee is June 30th; and upcoming concerts at Town Hall Green – on Wednesdays, July 23 & 30 and August 6 & 13. The concerts will start at 6:30 p.m.
Peter J. Jones, Chairman reported on the status of the High School building project in hiring a Clerk of the Works; and on the expected opening of Filed Sub-Bids tomorrow and Filed Bids later in July. The ground breaking for the new high school is slated for the end of August with the initial work being done on the entrance road.
8:30 p.m. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER EXEMPTION No. 3. Mark Gallivan/Robert Forte and voted by Roll Call: Kuchinski aye, Gallivan aye, Jones aye, Forte aye and McSweeney aye. Voted 5 – 0.
9:45 p.m. Return from Executive Session. No votes taken.
9:47 p.m. MOTION TO ADJOURN, Robert J. Forte, Jr., Vice Chairman,/Mark Gallivan and SO VOTED 5 – 0.
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