Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2004
Present: Catherine Kuchinski, Mark Gallivan, Peter Jones, Jesse McSweeney. (Robert Forte Absent) Also present Acting Executive Secretary Meredith Scozzari.
7:37 p.m. Chairman Jones called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Chief Hoyt – Report on fire at Hanson Middle School – Chief Hoyt reported on the fire at the Middle School. He indicated that when the crew arrived on the scene the building had been evacuated. The alarm panel indicated a problem with the water flow in a second floor utility room. The initial investigation found no problem and the students re-enter the building. Upon returning to the building smoke was discovered on the second floor. The students and staff were once again evacuated. The cause of the fire was a burner in a science lab. The sprinkler system put the fire out. A problem had been discovered in the alarm system and it has been corrected. Low water pressure set the alarm off. There was a
fair amount of water damage to the immediate area. The Board questioned the Chief about the procedures and returning the students to the school when a problem still existed. Chief Hoyt indicated that all the proper procedures were followed during the fire. He assured the Board that issues with the alarm panel are being addressed and his men have been apprised of the matter and procedural issues.
On other business Chief Hoyt informed the Board that there has been a 20% increase in calls, most of which have been for EMT services. Open burning may be delayed due to the dry conditions. He his applying for additional fire grants. MBTA repair of crossing took much longer than expected. He had a crew on and the Town was covered. The Chief was informed that the paving crew was the cause of the delay. Mr. McSweeney was informed that several of the businesses lost business due to the delay.
II. Review Special Town Meeting Articles – The Board reviewed the draft articles which were identified as page numbers. Mrs. Scozzari informed the Board that the articles appear in the order in which they were received and that the order of the articles will most likely change when the final warrant is drafted.
Page 1 – Unpaid Bills – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 1. Voted 4 – 0. – Forte assigned.
Page 2 – Town Insurance – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 2. Voted 4 – 0. – McSweeney assigned.
Page 3 – GASB Update – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 3. Voted 4 – 0. – Jones assigned
Page 4 – Firefighter 2003 retro pay – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 4. Voted 4 – 0. – Jones assigned.
Page 5 – Firefighter’s 2004 pay & retro – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 5. Voted 4 – 0. – Jones assigned.
Page 6 – Firefighter’s Co-pay – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 6. Voted 4 – 0. – Jones assigned.
Page 7 – South Shore VoTech budget – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 7. Voted 4 – 0. – Gallivan assigned
Page 8 – Replenish Stabilization – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 8. Voted 4 – 0. – Kuchinski assigned.
Page 9 – Selectmen’s expenses – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 9. Voted 4 – 0. – McSweeney assigned.
Page 10 – Grade private ways – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 10. Voted 4 – 0. – Jones assigned.
Page 11 – Legal line – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 11. Voted 4 – 0. – Forte assigned
Page 12 – Engineering Line – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 12. Voted 4 – 0. – Gallivan assigned.
Page 13 – Town Building – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 13. Voted 4 – 0. – Kuchinski assigned.
Page 14 – Computer line – Selectmen
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to recommend Page 14. Voted 4 – 0. – McSweeney assigned.
Page 21 – Mandated adjustment – Assessors
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 21. Voted 4 – 0.
Page 24 – Add to Reserve Fund – Finance Committee
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 24. Voted 4 – 0.
Page 25 – Add to Library staff salary line – Library Trustees
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 25. Voted 4 – 0.
Page 26 – Police Expenses – Chief of Police
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 26. Voted 4 – 0.
Page 27 – Communication Center wages – Chief of Police
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 27. Voted 4 – 0.
Page 31 – Sargeant Property – Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 31. Voted 4 – 0. – Gallivan assigned.
Page 32 – Fund Sargeant article – Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 32. Voted 4 – 0.
Gallivan assigned.
Page 33 – Holmes Terrace – Scott Petersen – HOLD
Page 35 – Classification – set salaries – Wage & Personnel
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 35. Voted 4 – 0.
Page 38 – Accept MGL Military Leave – Wage & Personnel
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 38. Voted 4 – 0.
Page 40 – Accept MGL compensation for Military Leave – Wage & Personnel
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 40. Voted 4 – 0.
Page 41 – Re-organize new Board & Committees – Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 41. Voted 4 – 0. – Kuchinski assigned.
Page 42 – Transfer W. Washington St. Parcel to Conservation – Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 42. Voted 4 – 0. – Kuchinski assigned.
Page 43 – Accept Joshua Lane – Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 43. Voted 4 – 0. – McSweeney assigned.
Page 44 – Accept Roller Coaster Road – Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 44. Voted 4 – 0. – Kuchinski assigned.
Page 45 – Accept Catherine Road – Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 45. Voted 4 – 0. – Forte assigned.
Page 46 – Easement at PCH – Selectmen
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to recommend Page 46. Voted 2 – 0 – 2 (McSweeney & Kuchinski). – Gallivan assigned.
Page 47 – Reconstruction of Franklin & West Washington Sts. – Selectmen - HOLD
III. One Day Liquor License Requests –The Board received four requests for one day liquor licenses at Camp Kiwanee: WHK Hockey, Hanson – Adult Dance Saturday, April 24th 7 pm – 12 a.m.; Traci Frazier, Brockton – SURPRISE 50th, May 1st 7 – 12 a.m.; Brenda Lawrence, Carver – SURPRISE 70th May 16th 1 – 6 p.m. Nicole Finn, Whitman – SURPRISE ANNIVERSARY May 15th 6 – 11 p.m.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve a one day liquor license to WHK Hockey – Adult Dance Saturday, April 24th 7 – 12 a.m. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Kuchinski to approve a one-day liquor license Traci Frazier of Brockton for a SURPRISE 50th, May 1st 7 – 12 a.m. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to approve a one day liquor license to Brenda Lawrence of Carver for a SURPRISE 70th May 16th 1 – 6 p.m. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to approve a one day liquor license to Nicole Finn of Whitman for a SURPRISE ANNIVERSARY May 15th 6 – 11 p.m.
Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Gallivan)
IV. Hanson Tri Town Lions – Requesting permission to erect the memorial flag at the Fire Station from Memorial Day to July 4th. This is an annual request.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to approve the Lion’s memorial flag. Voted 4 – 0.
V. Committee Report – Street Safety – Mr. McSweeney reported that the committee will be meeting with Mr. Marsten on April 26th about a second entrance into the MBTA parking lot. Private Way Oversight – Ms. Kuchinski indicated that the committee will be meeting to prepare for Town Meeting. CATV – Ms. Kuchinski said that committee continues to move forward regarding a studio for Hanson.
VI. Executive Secretary’s Report – Mrs. Scozzari informed the Board that she has received a letter from Brian Creedon of Brockton Water in response to the request for information on maintenance on the dam. He only provided information on the legislation. The Board requested a meeting on Saturday, May 1st or 8th to meet at Monponsett Pond with Halifax officials. Kevin Young Emerson College Student –wrote to inform the Board that he will be shooting a film at Camp Kiwanee as part of a school project. The Recreation Commission has given its blessing to the project. Treasurer/Collector Outsourcing – Mrs. Scozzari informed that Board that the Treasurer/Collector has been
outsourcing the folding and stuffing of various bills. Due to the recertification, the Fall tax bills had been processed late and Mrs. McCormack outsourced the folding and stuffing to expedite the mailing. The Town was charged $201.75. Mrs. McCormack continues to outsource due to the Board’s reluctance to give her extra hours during the mailing periods. After a brief discussion the Board concluded that when the office is fully staffed, folding and stuffing of bills should be done in house. Treasurer/Collector office – Mrs. McCormack has informed the office that she will be out for 3 weeks. Mrs. Scozzari recommended the Board authorize her to make arrangements with the staff in the Treasurer/Collector’s office to cover Fridays and discuss potential stipends. The Board requested a list of authorities the assistant treasurer and assistant collector have in Mrs. McCormack’s absence.
VII. Executive Session – Mr. Jones announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under items #3 contract negotiations with union and non union personnel and #6 transfer of real property.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to go into executive session under items #3 & 6. Roll call – Kuchinski aye, Gallivan aye, Jones aye and McSweeney aye. Voted 4 – 0.
9:27 p.m. Brief Recess
10:23 p.m. Returned to open session – No votes taken.
Health Fair- Mrs. Scozzari informed that the Board that Mrs. McCormack was planning a Heath Fair on April 22nd but she had not received any formal notification or details about the event. The Board agreed that if Mrs. McCormack was not going to be available, then the event should be cancelled or postponed.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
10:32 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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