Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2004
Present: Catherine Kuchinski (late), Mark Gallivan, Peter Jones, Robert Forte, Jesse McSweeney. Also present Acting Executive Secretary Meredith Marini.
7:35 p.m. Chairman Jones called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Department Monthly Reports:
Fire Chief – Chief Hoyt informed the Board that the calls were up 16% over April 2003. He reported on the Plymouth County Hospital fire. He reminded everyone that open burning season has ended. There were a few minor issues during burning seasons. He informed the Board he is looking into a voicemail system for next year’s burning permits.
7:45 p.m. Ms. Kuchinski arrived
Town Accountant – Mrs. Gomez informed the Board that all the money approved at Town Meeting has been transferred to the respective accounts. New figures have come from the State and the schools will receive and additional $314,500.00. There was a slight increase to the library bringing their aid to $11,783.
Treasurer/Collector – Mrs. McCormack was present to have BANs signed for the Tri-certification for the Assessors from May 14, 2004 – May 14, 2005. She informed the Board that there is currently $6 million in the bank and $1.4 million in stabilization. She is organizing the paperwork for the Betterment program. She informed the Board that she will be retiring after 19 years of service effective June 29th. Her last day in the office will be May 28th. Mr. Jones thanked Mrs. McCormack for her service to the Town and wished her well on her retirement
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to accept with regret Mrs. McCormack’s resignation. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Forte).
II. Thank you to Chairman Jones - Vice-Chairman Robert Forte thanked Mr. Jones for his service to the Town. The entire Board wished Mr. Jones well in his retirement from public service.
7:58 p.m. A brief reception was held for Mr. Jones.
8:15 p.m. Back in Session
III. Building Inspector – Mr. Kennedy was present and informed the Board that 38 building permits were issued in April. The high school project is on schedule. Mr. Jones requested that Mr. Kennedy charge the school building committee for any extra inspections and work required on the project. Mr. Kennedy indicated that the Whitman Building Department has offered its services during the construction project. The Board inquired as to the status of Mr. Kennedy’s certification. Mr. Kennedy has not heard from the testing appeal. He informed the Board that the Appeals Board could overturn the results, in which case he would pass; order a test re-take at no charge; or order a retake and Mr. Kennedy would have to pay the fee. As soon as the decision is
made, he will schedule a new test if required.
IV. Resignation – The Board received a letter of resignation from Clarice Doliber from the Recreation Commission.
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to accept with regret Mrs. Doliber’s resignation. Voted 5 – 0.
V. Accept Minutes –
MOTION by Forte, second by Gallivan to accept the regular session minutes of January 13, 2004, regular and executive session February 3, 2004, March 30, 2004 and regular May 3, 2004. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to accept the regular and executive session minutes of March 23, 2004. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Jones)
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to accept the regular session minutes of January 16, 2001 and April 4, 2001. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Gallivan & McSweeney) Note – No minutes were drafted for the January 16, 2001 executive session.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Jones to accept the regular and executive session minutes of February 5, 2002. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Gallivan & McSweeney)
MOTION by Forte, second by Kuchinski to accept the regular and executive session minutes of April 8, 2003. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (McSweeney & Gallivan)
VI. Committee Reports – Street Safety – Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that the committee is waiting on the results of the traffic study at the train station and information on the wetlands delineation. Monponsett Pond – Mr. Jones reported that the meeting with Mr. Creedon of Brockton water was well attended. He recommended that the Plymouth County Water Advisory Committee be resurrected to insure proper levels at Monponsett Pond. CATV – Ms. Kuchinski indicated that the committee continues to visit various studios. A meeting with the school is scheduled for later in the month. Ms. Kuchinski indicated that her tardiness was due to her attendance at the Plymouth County Health Trust meeting with the County
Commissioners. She brought back copies of the draft RFP for the Health Plan services.
VII. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mrs. Marini informed the Board that Litecontrol has decided to transfer of their property to the State. Congressman Delahunt will be holding a workshop for acquisition of surplus federal equipment on May 21st in Plymouth. Region V Homeland Security Planning meeting is scheduled for May 18, 19 & 27 at Bridgewater State College. Both the police and fire chiefs have been informed.
VIII. New Executive Secretary – Mr. Jones informed that Board the he has spoken with Mr. Finglas and has requested that Mr. Finglas look into finding an interim treasurer/collector as soon as possible.
IX. Executive Session – Chairman Jones informed the Board that there will be a brief executive session regarding union and non-union collective bargaining issues.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to go into Executive Session under Item #3 for collective bargaining with union and non-union personnel. Roll call – Kuchinski aye, Gallivan aye, Jones aye, Forte aye, and McSweeney aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:55 p.m. Brief Recess
9:15 p.m. Returned to open session. No votes taken.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Jones to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
9:16 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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