Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2004
Present: Catherine Kuchinski, Mark Gallivan, Robert Forte, Rebecca Coletta, Jesse McSweeney. Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:34 p.m. Vice Chairman Robert Forte called the meeting to order. The Board observed a moment of silence for Elizabeth Waterman, former Town Clerk and Registrar. Vice Chairman Forte read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule. Mr. Forte welcomed Mrs. Coletta to the Board and congratulated all the newly elected officials and thanked all the candidates for running.
I. Swearing in of newly elected officials – Town Clerk Sandra Harris was present and swore in all the newly elected officials present.
II. Possible acquisition of Conservation Land – Conservation Agent, Trisha Cassidy was present along with Conservation member Craig Nicholson to discuss the possibility of acquiring a parcel of land on Winter Street at the Hanover Town Line. Mrs. Cassidy explained the parcel contains 200 feet of river front. Mrs. Cassidy suggested the Board consider approving Act 82 which would allow the Town to hold roll back taxes from 61A releases for the purchase of open space. The Board requested input from the Building Inspector and an updated assessment of value from the Board of Assessors.
III. Committee Reports – CATV Comm. - Ms. Kuchinski informed the Board that the committee is still pursuing studio locations. Street Safety – Mr. McSweeney reported that the Committee met with residents of Catherine Road regarding student parking. He requested that representatives of Catherine Road come to the next meeting to discuss a resolution to the problem. The Board requested input from the Highway and Whitman Police Department. Matter tabled until June 1, 2004. Lions Carnival – Mr. Hayes of the WHRS committee was present. Mr. McSweeney has been informed by the Lions that there will be no carnival this year in Hanson as their coordinator has moved to another District. School Building – Mr.
Forte informed the Board that the school is on schedule and looks great.
Executive Secretary’s Report – The Board welcomed Mr. Finglas to his new post. He informed the Board that he is looking for an interim Treasurer/Collector as a result Carole McCormack’s impending retirement. He has spoken to the staff. He will be working in the collective bargaining agreements. He also informed the Board that the agenda will be reformatted to expedite the meetings.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to appoint Mr. Finglas to the following positions for one-year with the term to expire June 30, 2005 – Executive Secretary, ADA coordinator, Procurement Officer, Civil Defense Director, Street Safety Committee, Private Road Oversight Committee and Parking Clerk. Voted 5 – 0.
Reorganization of the Board – Mr. Forte announced the Board must reorganize and nominations for Chairman were open.
Chairman - Mr. Forte nominated Catherine Kuchinski as Chairman, second by Mr. Gallivan. No other nominations were heard. Voted 5 – 0.
Vice-Chairman – Mr. McSweeney nominated Mr. Gallivan as Vice-Chairman, second by Ms. Kuchinski. No other nominations were heard. Voted 5 – 0.
Clerk – Mr. McSweeney nominated Mrs. Coletta as Clerk, second by Mr. Gallivan. No other nominations were heard. Voted 5 – 0.
Ms. Kuchinski thanked everyone for their support.
MOTION by Forte, second by Gallivan to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
8:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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