Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2003
Present: Catherine Kuchinski, Mark Gallivan Robert Forte, and Jesse McSweeney. Peter Jones absent. Also present were Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Executive Assistant Meredith Scozzari.
7:37 p.m. Vice Chairman Forte called the meeting to order and read the announcements and up coming meeting schedule.
I. Citation for Mary Puleio – Mrs. Puleio was present with her husband Robert. Mr. Forte presented her is a citation for 31 years of dedicated service and recited her various services on Cranberry Cove, Recreation, Conservation, and Memorial Field Trustees. State Representative Daniel Webster presented Mrs. Puleio with a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives and thanked her for years of service.
II. Police Chief Edward Savage – Appointment of full-time patrolman – Chief Savage explained the assessment process for the remaining candidates on the eligibility list. The Chief indicated that the list would expire in November 2003. Chief Savage recommended the Board appoint Daniel Godwin. Mr. Godwin is a part-time police officer and he currently works as a dispatcher. The academy will start in August. Ms. Kuchinski inquired about appointing a trained officer who may have been laid off by another community. The Chief explained that he was following the process established by the Board of Selectmen. He is comfortable with Mr. Godwin, as he has worked with him for three years. Ms. Kuchinski also cited overtime concerns.
The Chief assured her that he would stay within his budget.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to appoint Daniel Godwin to fill the full-time patrolman’s vacancy effective August 25, 2003. Voted 4 – 0.
III. Accept Resignations – The Board received letters of resignation from Tree Warden - Donald Ferguson and Recreation Commission members Robert O’Brien and Jerry Thompson.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to accept with regret Donald Ferguson’s resignation as tree warden. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to accept with regret resignations from Robert O’Brien and Jerry Thompson from the Recreation Commission. Voted 4 – 0.
IV. Appointments – The Zoning Board of Appeals has requested that Alternate David Soper be appointed as a full time member. Further, Steve DeDominici did not wish to be reappointed as the full-time member but would consider being an alternate. Both positions have three-year terms and would expire on June 30, 2006.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to appoint David Soper as a full time member to the ZBA with a term to expire June 30, 2006. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to appoint Steven DeDominici as the Alternate to the ZBA with a term to expire on June 30, 2006. Voted 4 – 0.
V. Re-Appointments:
Laura Richter Cultural Council Term to Expire 6/30/05
Ronald Grattan Conservation Term to Expire 6/30/06
Ronald Grattan Open Space Comm. Term to Expire 6/30/06
Charles Mann North River Comm. Term to Expire 6/30/06
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to reappoint Laura Richter to the Cultural Council for two years. Term to Expire 6/30/05 Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to reappoint Ronald Grattan to the Conservation Commission for three years. Term to expire June 30, 2006. Voted 3 – 0 – 1(Kuchinski) Ms. Kuchinski informed the Board that she abstained due to the lack of evidence of Certification from the Mass. Association of Conservation.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to reappoint Mr. Grattan to the Open Space Committee. Ms. Kuchinski requested that Mr. Grattan’s appointment to the Open Space Committee be tabled. Ms. Kuchinski indicated that the Board should get a recommendation from the Conservation Commission. Mr. McSweeney withdrew his motion and Mr. Gallivan withdrew his second.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to reappoint Charles Mann to the North River Commission for three years. Term to Expire June 30, 2006. Voted 4 – 0.
VI. One-Day Liquor License Requests – Camp Kiwanee
ó Lauren Tully 67 Stanton St., Rockland – July 12th 3 – 11 p.m. – Wedding
ó Joan Barry 178 Shan St., Braintree – July 26th 10 – 5 p.m.- Family event
ó David Kuskaitis 544 Mastons Lane, Yarmouthport – July 27th 11 – 6 p.m. – Anniversary
ó Lisa Dio 42 Plain St., Middleboro – August 2nd 1 – 6 p.m. – Wedding
ó Sue Flanagan 10 Sunnybank Ave., Rockland – Aug. 9th 7 – 11 p.m. – Wedding
ó Marie Real 4 Oaken Bucket Lane, Plymouth – Aug. 16th 5 – 12 a.m. – Anniversary
ó Heather Fiedler 275 West St., Duxbury – Aug. 24th 11 – 6 p.m. – Family Reunion
After brief discussion the Board determined that all the One-Day Liquor license requests would be voted in one motion.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to grant one-day liquor licenses to the parties as listed on the agenda. Voted 4 – 0.
VII. Review Policies & Procedures – Mr. Davis recommend holding the policies until all the comments are received from individual selectmen. The Executive Assistant requested the Board consider the Snow Policy as it had been revised and forwarded to them with the agenda.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to approve the Snow Policy as revised.
Voted 4 – 0.
Committee Reports – Open Space Committee – Ms. Kuchinski reported that the committee had a meeting posted for June 30th but did not obtain a quorum. Next meeting will be posted for Monday, August 4th at 7:30 p.m. She also requested follow-up on the property located on Adams Circle, Lite Control and Northland. Mr. Davis indicated he would check with Town Counsel. Plymouth County Advisory Board – Mr. Gallivan informed the Board that he attended the Annual meeting of the Advisory Board with Mr. Jones. They were provided with the FY04 budget but did not get an opportunity to review it in depth.
Mr. Gallivan informed the Board he has been looking into issues involving the Monponsett and Twin Lakes area. He indicated his willingness to work with the Halifax Selectmen and Board of Health regarding lake levels. He would also be willing to act as liaison with the Water District Committee.
Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis informed the Board that he has received a grievance from the clerical union regarding the working conditions in the Treasurer/Collector’s office. The Treasurer/Collector has denied the grievance at Step 1. The Board will need to address the staffing situation due to long term medical leave and stipends. The Treasurer/Collector has formally requested additional coverage during the extended medical leave. Mr. Davis received a complaint from the Recreation Commission regarding the inability of obtaining necessary documentation from the Treasurer/Collector’s office. Mr. Davis received Governor Romney’s budget and vetoes and Hanson’s budget did not change. Mr. Davis updated the Board on the report of a cat
bite over the weekend. The Animal Control Officer informed him that the cat had been destroyed and was not sent to Boston for rabies testing. The woman who was bitten has been receiving rabies shots. Mr. Davis has received a pre-grievance request from the Clerical Union regarding the increase in co-pays. Labor Counsel Attorney Earl Wilson has been requested to provide an opinion on the matter. Mr. Davis passed around an article regarding the Girl Scout Cadet’s project. The Cadet’s are painting a mural on the side of Ferry’s Garage. The Board offered thanks to John Ferry for his hospitality. Ms. Kuchinski announced tee-shirts are available. The proceeds help defray the costs of the band concerts, which will run from Wednesday, July 23 through Wednesday, August 20th.
Stormwater Management Application – Ms. Kuchinski pointed out that several signature pages require Mr. Jones’ signature. Due to his absence, Ms. Kuchinski suggested the Board vote to authorize Mr. Jones to sign the documents.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to authorize Chairman Jones to sign the necessary documentation for the Stormwater Management Application. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
8:44 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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