Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2004
Present: Catherine Kuchinski, Mark Gallivan, Peter Jones, Robert Forte, Jesse McSweeney. Also present Acting Executive Secretary Meredith Scozzari.
7:35 p.m. Chairman Jones called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
I. Road Acceptance Hearings – Roller Coaster Road & Cross Street, Joshua Lane and Catherine Road.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Forte to open hearings. Voted 5 – 0.
Roller Coaster Road & Old Cross Street acceptance of alteration -
Mrs. Scozzari explained that the Town previously accepted the road alteration in 2002. However, after Town Meeting’s acceptance the paperwork was not properly filed at the Registry of Deeds. All the abutters have been notified. The plan was displayed. The Planning Board and Highway Surveyor have no problem with the acceptance. No questions were asked.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the alteration to Roller Coaster Road as written. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the alteration to Old Cross Street as presented. Voted 5 – 0.
Joshua Lane acceptance of road –
Mrs. Scozzari informed the Board that Joshua Lane was presented to the Board in 2002 for acceptance, but the Highway Surveyor recommended that road “overwinter” before acceptance. The lack of quorum prohibited the street’s acceptance at October Special Town Meeting. The Planning Board and Highway Surveyor recommended acceptance at this time. The owner Edward Johnson was present and requested the street’s acceptance.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to accept Joshua Lane as presented.
Voted 5 – 0.
Catherine Road –
Mrs. Scozzari once again explained that Catherine Road had previously been accepted in 2002, but the necessary documentation had not been properly filed. The acceptance is housekeeping matter. The owner had been notified. The plan was displayed. No questions were asked. The Planning Board and Highway Surveyor recommend acceptance.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept Catherine Road as presented.
Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to close the hearings. Voted 5 – 0.
II. Approve Meeting Minutes –
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the regular and executive session minutes of October 21, 2003 and the regular minutes of November 4, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the regular and executive session minutes of December 2, 2003. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the regular minutes of December 16, 2003, regular session minutes of December 30, 2003, regular and executive session minutes of
January 6, 2004. Voted 5 – 0.
January 13, 2004 – HELD at Ms. Kuchinski’s request. She requested that the minutes reflect her objection to signing Plymouth County Hospital documents that she hadn’t had an opportunity to review.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the regular and executive session minutes of January 27, 2004. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the regular and executive session minutes of February 24, 2004. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the regular and executive session minutes of March 9, 2004. Voted 5 – 0..
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the regular and executive session minutes of November 25, 2003. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Jones)
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the regular and executive session minutes of December 9, 2003. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Jones)
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Kuchinski to accept the executive session minutes of December 16, 2004. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (McSweeney)
MOTION by Forte, second by Kuchinski to accept the regular and executive session minutes of
March 2, 2004. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Gallivan)
III. Committee Report – CATV – Ms. Kuchinski updated the Board on the activities of the CATV committee. The committee will be touring the Norwell studio on Thursday. They have had instruction on the production van. School building committee – Mr. Jones indicated that he and Mr. Forte have toured the school. ZBA has approved the wind turbine with conditions.
IV. Department Head:
Police Chief – Monthly Report –Chief Savage presented the police department’s monthly report highlighting training, the student police academy, student education of E-911 and drug and alcohol issues, DARE, Annual Family safety day at Shaw’s is scheduled for June 12th. Chief Savage request to Board to appoint as Special Police Officer – Officer Timothy P. Hanlon of Whitman through June 30, 2004. Officer Hanlon’s appointment would facilitate detective duties occurring in all the regional schools.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to appoint Officer Timothy P. Hanlon of Whitman Police as a Special Police Officer through June 30, 2004. Voted 5 – 0.
Ms. Kuchinski indicated that Emergency Communication Committee met to dissect the fire at the middle school. Recommendations were made to relocate some radio equipment in the communication center in order to assist the dispatchers.
Building Inspector – Monthly Report – Mr. Kennedy was in to give his March report. He indicated that he took the certification test on March 30th but failed one segment. He explained the problems which occurred during the testing. He has appealed the test results. He indicated that the appeal could result in his score being overturned or he would be allowed to take the test over at no cost. If the appeal is denied he would have to retake the test at his expense. Mr. McSweeney reiterated the Board’s position on Mr. Kennedy’s status with respect to certification. Mr. Kennedy indicated he should hear within two to three weeks and would keep the Board apprised.
V. Executive Secretary Report – Mrs. Scozzari presented the Board with backup information from the Assistant Treasurer who has requested that she be allow to hold the health fair. After a brief discussion, the Board agreed to allow the health fair on April 22nd. Mrs. Scozzari informed the Board that she has received inquiries regarding the Monponsett Pond meeting. The Board indicated it would be a posted meeting and the public is welcome to attend and ask questions on Saturday, May 8th at 9:00 a.m.
Executive Session – Chairman Jones announced the Board would be going into Executive Session under items #3 contract negotiations with union and non-union personnel and item 6 transfer of real estate.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to go into Executive Session under items #3 and 6. Roll call – Kuchinski aye, Gallivan aye, Jones aye, Forte aye and McSweeney aye. Voted 5 – 0.
9:30 p.m. Returned to open session - One vote was taken regarding union negotiations.
Representative Webster – Representative Webster was present and he updated the Board on the status of the State budget. Rep. Webster believes that Hanson’s aid will be level funded using last year’s figures. The House budget is due out on Wednesday, April 14th.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
Ms. Kuchinski reminded that Board it needed to open the warrant to include the union contract articles. Meeting reconvened.
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by McSweeney to open the warrant to include funding articles for the clerical, police and highway unions. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
9:41 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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