Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2004
Present: Catherine Kuchinski, Mark Gallivan, Peter Jones, Robert Forte and Jesse McSweeney. Also present was Acting Executive Secretary Meredith Scozzari.
7:50 p.m. Chairman Jones called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule
I. Director of Elder Affairs – Jean Marie Smith was present and reviewed her monthly report highlighting grants, the budget and a donation received from the Hanson PTO. She indicated the donation will be used to assist seniors with prescription coverage. She informed the Board that she has applied to receive CORI information on an expedited basis. The Board discussed the securities involved in obtaining the CORI information over the internet.
II. Kopelman & Paige – Review & Sign Closing Documents for the Hospital Project – Mr. McSweeney left the table. Chairman Jones indicated that the TIF agreement would need to be re-executed as none of the parties has a copy of the signed agreement. Mr. Gallivan reviewed the sales process to date and the need for a license agreement to allow Baran access into the property prior to the issuance of an easement. Town Meeting will be asked to grant an easement to allow for a second entrance off High Street. Attorney Jean McKnight was present and explained the various documents which the Board would sign. She also presented the Board with the necessary motion to authorize the signing of documents and the transfer of deeds. The Board
discussed the proposed motions. Mr. Gallivan sited concerns that there were outstanding issues with the Planning Board and requested that the Land Development Agreement reflect verbiage that the agreement be consistent with the Planning Board’s decision relative to the Special Permit.
MOTION by Forte, second by Gallivan as to the Independent Living Facility that we amend the Purchase and Sales Agreement between the Town and Hanson Gardens Limited Partnership as to the premises description and the form of attached Land Development Agreement; That we sign or authorized the Chairman to sign, acknowledge and deliver the following documents relating to this transaction; (a) Third Amendment to Purchase and Sales Agreement; (b) Deed with reserved walkway easement; (c) Land Development amended to provide that the provisions relating to the Planning Board’s Special permit are consistent with the decision of the Planning Board; (d) Title Insurance Affidavit; (e) Non-Foreign Person Affidavit; (f) License for 50’-wide Access Area; That we accept or authorize the
Chairman and/or the Treasurer to accept the Land Development Agreement and the Promissory Note and Mortgage to be granted to the Town in connection with this transaction, in the form attached to the Purchase and Sale Agreement; and That we authorized the Chairman to re-execute any document that requires correction of typographical errors or similar non substantive changes and to execute any other document reasonably and customarily required to be executed at closing.
As to the Assisted Living Facility the Board further moved that we amend the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town and Arbor House Associates Limited Partnership as to the premises description, the form of consideration and the form of attached Land Development Agreement; That we sign or authorize the Chairman to sign, acknowledge and deliver the following documents relating to this transaction; (a) Third Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement; (b) Deed with reserved walkway easement; (c) Land Development Agreement; (d) Acceptance of Affordable Housing Restriction; (e) Tax increment Financing Agreement; (f) Title Insurance Affidavit; (g) Non-Foreign Person Affidavit; (h) License for 50’-wide access area; That we accept or authorize the Chairman and/or the Treasurer to accept the Land
Development Agreement and the Promissory Note and Mortgage to be granted to the Town in connection with this transaction, in the form attached to the Purchase and Sale Agreement; That we authorize the Chairman to re-execute any document that requires correction of typographical errors or similar non-substantive changes and to execute any other document reasonably and customarily required to be executed at closing. Voted 3 – 1 (Kuchinski). Ms. Kuchinski wanted it noted that she was not comfortable signing documents she has not had an opportunity to review.
Chairman Jones thanked Attorney McKnight for her assistance and Representative Webster for his role in the development process. Mr. McSweeney returned to the table.
III. Town Accountant Monthly Report – Barbara Gomez informed the Board that both the Fire and Police expense lines were a little high. She suggested the Board review her report and if any members had any questions, they could contact her.
IV. Representative Webster – Representative Webster updated the Board on the current state budget situation. The House is back in session. He informed that Board that the Governor is not anticipating any cuts to the cities and towns. The Board requested his assistance on the Maquan Playground matter and the Franklin Street renovation project.
V. Police Chief Monthly Report - Chief Savage reviewed his report with the Board. He indicated that Dan Godwin is scheduled to graduate from the academy on Friday. Sgt. Yakavonis is scheduled to start advanced training for three weeks. The Chief highlighted grants, school security, the student police academy and DARE graduation which is scheduled for Thursday, February 12th.
VI. Committee Reports – CATV – Ms. Kuchinski informed the Board that the committee is looking in to resolutions to the cable problems and is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 14th. Executive Secretary Search – Mr. Gallivan informed the Board that the committee met the previous week. The advertisements have been published and the applications close on Friday, January 23rd. School Building Committee – Mr. Jones reported that the committee met last week. The building is ahead of schedule but some work had slowed due to the weather conditions. The Zoning Board of Appeals will be addressing the wind turbine matter.
VII. Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant – Ms. Scozzari informed the Board that the May Town Meeting is Monday, May 3rd .
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 5 – 0.
VIII. One Day Liquor License Request – Professional Bartending at Camp Kiwanee for Friday & Saturday, January 30 & 31 and February 6 & 7 from7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to grant a One Day Liquor License to Professional Bartending for Saturday, January 30 & 31 and February 6 & 7 from7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0.
IX. Executive Secretary’s Report – Ms. Scozzari informed the Board that she received a letter from Dr. McEwan that new municipal guidelines allow towns to charge students for the cost of transportation to Norfolk Agricultural School. The Town pays $54.00 per day to transport 3 students for a total at $3,240 per student or $9,720 per year. For the upcoming school year some communities will start charging incoming Freshman 25% the first year, 50% the second year. She informed the Board that a decision should be made within the next few weeks in order to notify new students of any transportation fees. She informed the Board that the Halifax Board of Health is hosting a presentation on sewerage options for areas surrounding the Monponsett Ponds on
Thursday, January 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. Ms. Kuchinski and Mr. Forte expressed interest in attending. The office has been advised that the school budget will be available on January 15th. The South Shore Vocational Technical School will start its budget process on January21st. Mass. Electric has forwarded a Developers Street Lighting Agreement. Ms. Scozzari suggested that the Street Safety Committee review the agreement. Chairman Jones requested that a meeting of the Street Safety Committee be posted the first week in February.
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
9:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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