Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
September 2, 2003
Present: Catherine Kuchinski, Mark Gallivan, Peter Jones, Robert Forte and Jesse McSweeney. Also present were Executive Secretary E. Winn Davis and Executive Assistant Meredith Scozzari.
7:35 p.m. – Chairman Jones read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Moment of Silence - The Board held a moment of silence for Herbert Sayce a long time resident and former school department employee.
II. Hanson Senior Little League – Massachusetts State Champions – Chairman Jones introduced the Hanson Senior Little League and presented them with a citation from the Board. Representative Webster also presented the team with citations and congratulated them on their successful season.
III. Complaint about the Treasurer/Collector’s Office – Mr. Forte recused himself from the discussion. Mr. & Mrs. McNeil of Hingham were present to discuss a problem they had with Mrs. McCormack and the Treasurer/Collectors’ office. The McNeils informed the Board that they had been to the Treasurer/Collectors office on 4 separate occasions to resolve a tax title issue. They believe they incurred additional expenses because they feel the matter wasn’t handled properly. Mrs. McCormack explained the process and various fees, which have been charged. After a lengthy discussion, the Board instructed Mrs. McCormack to forward the McNeils a letter outlining the fees and charges and notification that the property has been redeemed.
IV. High School Building permit fees – High School building committee members Jim Armstrong, Jim Haggerty and Dr. McEwan were present to discuss the building permit fees for the new high school. The building committee was under the impression that the building permit fee of $400,000 would be waived. The building committee would be responsible for the wiring, gas and plumbing fees of $20,000 to $30,000.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to waive the building permit fees for the High School except for the wiring, gas and plumbing fees and costs. Voted 5 – 0.
V. One Day Liquor License requests at Camp Kiwanee:
ó Melissa Reilly, Forestdale, MA, Sept. 6th 3 – 8 p.m. – Wedding
ó Michelle Davis Duxbury Sept. 7th 12 – 5 p.m. – SURPRISE BIRTHDAY
ó Boston Globe Newspaper, Boston, Sept. 13th 11 – 6 p.m. – Company Outing
ó Joanne Blaus, Hanson, Oct. 5th 1 – 5 p.m. – Camp Kiwanee
ó Matt Collins, Rockland, Oct. 10th 6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Wedding
ó Marilyn Shaw, Hanson, Oct. 12th 3:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Renew wedding vows
ó Kathy Sances, Monponsett, Oct. 25th 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Halloween Party
Chairman Jones requested that a one motion be made for the seven one-day liquor license requests as at least one is a surprise event.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to approve the one-day liquor license requests at Camp Kiwanee as listed on the agenda. Voted 5 – 0.
VI. Committee Report – None of the members had a committee report.
VII. Appointments: Capital Improvement Comm. - Glenn Terrell 4 Joshua Lane to fill the unexpired term of Pamela Fasci. Term to expire 6/30/05. Carole McCormack – HIPPA Coordinator March 31, 2006.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to appoint Glenn Terrell to the Capital Improvement Committee. Term to expire June 30, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to appoint Carole McCormack as the HIPPA Coordinator. Term to expire March 31, 2006. Voted 5 – 0.
Surplus Equipment: The Assessors have requested that their Toshiba BD4910 copy machine & three toner cartridges be declared surplus.
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to declare the Toshiba BD4910 copy machine and three toner cartridges as surplus. Voted 5 – 0.
Special Town Meeting Proponents – The Board and Finance Committee reviewed the articles for the October Special Town Meeting. The Board worked from a draft warrant dated August 29, 2003.
Page 1 Accept Joshau Lane. – Board of Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to accept. Voted 5 – 0. – Kuchinski assigned.
Page 2 By-law change – Reorganization of Committees – Board of Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to accept. Voted 5 – 0. – Gallivan assigned.
Page 3 Add to Insurance Line – Board of Selectmen
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to accept. Voted 5 – 0. - Jones assigned.
Page 4 Add to Stabilization – Board of Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept. Voted 5 – 0. – Forte assigned.
Page 5 Add to GASB34 – Board of Selectmen
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to accept. Voted 5 – 0. – McSweeney assigned.
Page 6 Add to Town Benefits for Firefighters co-pay – Board of Selectmen
MOTION by Forte, second by Gallivan to accept. Voted 5 – 0. – Kuchinski assigned.
Page 7 Take back Sargent property – Board of Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to accept. Voted 5 – 0. – Gallivan assigned.
Page 8 Fund Sargent property – Board of Selectmen
MOTION by Forte, second by Gallivan to accept. Voted 5 – 0. – Gallivan assigned.
Page 9 Unpaid bills – Board of Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to accept. Voted 5 – 0. – Jones assigned.
Page 10 BCI septic system – Board of Selectmen - Withdrawn and transferred to May 2004.
Page 11 Military Leave by-law – Board of Selectmen - Withdrawn and transferred to May 2004. Wage & Personnel need to hold a hearing.
Page 12 Insurance Buy-outs – Treasurer/Collector
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to accept. Voted 5 – 0.
Page 13 WHRSD debt payments – Treasurer/Collector
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to accept. Voted 5 – 0.
Page 14 Tires for Highway vehicles – Highway Surveyor
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to accept. Voted 5 – 0.
Page 15 Add to the Betterment Loan Program – BOH and Treasurer/Collector
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to accept. Voted 5 – 0.
Page 16 Designate West Washington St. parcel as Conservation – Con. Comm. HOLD – Board requested assessed value of the property and input from Conservation.
Page 17 Petition Article for zoning change – Article pulled due to lack of sufficient signatures.
Page 18 Transfer for Water Conservation program – Water Commissioners – Hold – Board requested clarification on the funding source. Mr. Davis to check with Town Counsel.
Page 19 Install water mains – Water Commissioners
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept. Voted 5 – 0.
Page 20 Revolving account for Fire Dept. – Fire Chief – Transferred to May 2004.
Page 21 Fire building Maintenance – Fire Chief – Hold – Board requested additional information. The Town Accountant informed the Board that the new roof would need to get emergency approval from the Finance Committee, Capital Improvement Committee and Board of Selectmen.
Page 22 Fire Dept. expense – hoses – Fire Chief – HOLD – Board requested additional information.
Page 23 Petition Article – use of school fields – HOLD – Board requested a proponent attend to address questions.
South Shore Vocational School – Mr. Davis informed the Board that the SSVT would be voted a re-certification for their budget. The increase would cost the Town in access of $40,000.00. Mr. Davis suggested the Board open the warrant and insert an article to cover the shortfall. After a brief discussion the Board requested additional information.
Executive Session – Chairman Jones announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #3 ligitation and negotiations regarding the clerical union.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to go into Executive Session under Item #3. Roll Call: Kuchinski aye, Gallivan aye, Jones aye, Forte aye and McSweeney aye. Vote 5 – 0.
Mr. Forte announced that he would not be participating in the Executive Session and left the meeting.
9:35 p.m. Brief Recess
10:38 p.m. Back in open session
Chairman Jones left after the Board adjourn Executive Session. Clerk Jesse McSweeney conducted the meeting and announced that votes were taken during executive session, but would not be announced as the matter is on going.
Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Davis informed the Board that he had no report for this evening.
Discuss Tree Warden Position - The Board discussed the tree warden vacancy. Highway Surveyor Richard Harris has submitted an application for appointment. No other application have been received. Ms. Kuchinski indicated she would prefer to have Mr. Harris in the tree warden position has the department has the necessary equipment to handle the job. Mr. Davis informed the Board that Mr. Harris would have to file a disclosure.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to appoint Richard Harris of Main Street at the Tree Warden subject to the filing of a disclosure form. Voted 3 – 0.
Release from 61A Request – Zella 203 Elm Street – All the responses have been received from the various departments. Many departments recommended the Town purchase the property but sited financial constraints prohibit the purchase.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to release the property located at 203 Elm Street from Chapter 61A. Roll Call Kuchinski aye; Gallivan aye and McSweeney aye. Vote 3 - 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to adjourn. Voted 3 – 0.
10:50 p.m. meeting adjourned.
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