Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2004
Present: Catherine Kuchinski, Mark Gallivan, Robert Forte, and Rebecca Coletta. (Jesse McSweeney absent) Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:35 p.m. Chairman Kuchinski called the meeting to order and read the announcements.
Item I Liquor License hearing – Application of Paul G. Behan, Manager of Village Mini Mart, Inc., for an All Alcoholic Package Store license located at 911 Main Street, Hanson, Massachusetts 02341.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to open hearing. Voted 4 – 0.
Mr. and Mrs. Behan were present and requested the Board’s approval to upgrade their Wine and Malt package store license to a full alcohol license. Mrs. Marini indicated that the abutters had been notified and the hearing had been advertised in the Enterprise. The CORI check was clean and the police have no problem with the upgrade. Mr. Forte inquired as to any changes at the store. Mr. Behan indicated he would be storing extra beer in the cellar and displaying alcohol.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to close hearing. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve an all alcoholic package store license to Paul G. Behan, manager of Village Mini Mart at 911 Main Street, Hanson, Massachusetts.
Voted 4 – 0.
Item II Joint Pole Re-location hearing – Request for a joint pole relocation
from Massachusetts Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. on Winter Street
Pole #19 – 40 ft. south. No representatives from Mass. Electric were present.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to open the hearing. Voted 4 – 0.
Abutter Richard Smith of 250 Winter Street was present and inquired whether there would be disruption in service, if the pole re-location indicated a change in the existing entrance to the project and what will be the distance of the pole to the project. The Board continued the hearing until July 27, 2004.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to continue the hearing until July 27, 2004. Voted 4 – 0
Item III Playground Comm. – Erin Fox and Paula Collins of the Playground Committee were present to update the Board on the status of the fundraising for the Maquan School playground. Mrs. Fox indicated that the fundraising goal is $150,000 with $50,000 going to the Maquan School playground and the remainder to be used for a community playground. The Parks & Fields Commission suggested the LZ Thomas School softball area. Mrs. Fox has requested from Dr. McEwan a letter to the Town stating that the school district would assume full responsibility for the new play structure including all insurance and maintenance. She has also requested the School District provide a maintenance plan to the Town. She inquired as to the
insurance on a playground and approval of the location of the community playground. The matter was tabled until July 27th.
Item IV Baran Companies, LLC – Paul A. Ferreira & Keen Development Corp. Jerry Pacillo were present to discuss their current request of the Board. Mr. Gallivan gave a brief update of the project. Mr. Pacillo indicated that he has worked with Baran over the last year and a half on various projects. Currently there is no formal partnership. Mr. Ferreira wanted to make it clear for the record that Baran is still committed to doing the project. He indicated that Baran has never received formal notification from DEP relative to the wastewater treatment plant. Mr. Ferreira requested the Board’s approval to change the affordability component of the project to offset the cost of the wastewater treatment plant. Mr. Ferreira also requested that
Baran be allowed to make a payment of $75,000 in lieu of participating in the water conservation program. Twenty Five Thousand dollars to be paid at the time the mortgage was paid and $50,000 to be paid at the closing in October. Mrs. Coletta inquired as to the information listed on the disclosure. Mr. Pacillo indicated he is a party to the agreement individually not as Keen Development. Mr. Gallivan requested Mr. Ferreira revise the figures to have both Hanson Gardens and the Arbor House projects split the cost for the wastewater treatment plant. Mr. Gallivan inquired as to the status of the payment of the outstanding mortgage. Mr. Ferreira indicated that the uncertainty of the wastewater treatment facility and the water issues has prevented him from obtaining financing. Mr. Gallivan pointed out that the Board is no jurisdiction over the Water Commissioner and they would have to decide relative to the water conservation program. Mr.
Ferreira indicated he would forward new figures to the Board regarding the affordability and the cost of splitting the expense of the water treatment plant between the projects. Chairman Kuchinski took comments from the audience. Abutter Stephanie McSweeney questioned whether an assist living facility would work in Hanson. Bob Sweeney of Pierce Avenue inquired about the excessive water and potential septic concerns. Mr. Ferreira did not comment.
Item V Appointments & Resignation - The Board received two applications for appointment to the Recreation Commission. John Weydt of 30 Philips Street and John Seamans of 41 Winter Terrace. Both men were present and expressed their desire of appointment to the commission. Mr. Weydt has been assisting with plays at Camp Kiwanee and Mr. Seaman’s has been volunteering at the camp for over 20 years.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to appoint John Weydt to fill the vacancy of Clarice Doliber with a term to expire June 30 2006 and John Seams to fill the vacancy left by Rob O’Brien with a term to expire June 30, 2005. Voted 4 – 0
Reappointment of Assistant Gas Inspector - Gary Young – Term to Expire 6/30/05
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to reappoint Gary Young as assistant gas inspector with a term to expire 6/30/05. Voted 4 – 0.
Resignation – The Board received a letters of resignation from Trisha Cassidy as Conservation Agent and Matthew Murphy from the Thomas Mill Committee.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to accept with regret the resignations of Trisha Cassidy and Matthew Murphy. Voted 4 – 0.
Item VI Licenses – Class II – Robert Goodman, owner of Specialty Auto 200 Liberty Street has requested an increase in the number of vehicles for sale on the premises from 12 to 26. Mr. Goodman has received the Zoning Board of Appeals approval. Mrs. Coyle, Chairman of the Zoning Board was present and confirmed that the Board approved the increase in vehicles. She requested the Board approve the license in accordance with the Zoning Board’s decision.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to grant an increase in the number of vehicles from 12 to 26 to Specialty Auto of 200 Liberty Street in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ decision dated June 16, 2004. Voted 4 – 0.
One Day Liquor at Camp Kiwanee – Four requests for one day liquor licenses were received.
Michaelle Raphail of Dorchester for Sunday July 18th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a company outing. Christine Schembari of Hanson for July 25th from11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a Family Outing; Phyllis Bickford of Hanson for Friday, July 23rd from 7 – 11 p.m. for a surprise 30th birthday; Faith Martin of Fairhaven on Sat. July 24th from 12 pm-6pm for a Wedding reception.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the liquor licenses as requested. Voted 4 – 0.
Item VII Executive Session – Chairman Kuchinski requested the Board enter executive session under Items 3 – strategies relative to litigation and item 6 – sale or transfer of real estate.
MOTION by Forte, second by Gallivan to enter Executive Session under items 3 and 6. Roll Call – Kuchinski aye, Gallivan aye, Forte aye, and Coletta aye. Voted 4 – 0.
9:17 p.m. Brief Recess
9:55 p.m. Back in open session – no votes taken.
Item VIII New Business - Discuss creation of Government Study Committee – Bruce Young was present and gave some background on the previous Government Study Committee, which recommended a Town Manager form of government. The recommendation passed at Town Meeting but failed at the ballot box. Mr. Gallivan recommended appointing a committee and requested input from the department heads. The issues the committee would be investigating would be replacing the treasurer/collector’s position with a finance director and the executive secretary’s position to town administrator. The Board tabled the matter until August 10th at which time the composition of the committee and charge of the committee will be
established.
Item IX Correspondence – The Board received a letter from John Aiello regarding fees for public records. Mr. Aiello requested his charges be waived as the Board waived a $90.00 fee for Betty Dahlberg. Ms. Kuchinski indicated that the fees were not waived for Mrs. Dahlberg as the $90.00 was an estimate made by former Treasurer/Collector Carol McCormack. Mr. Gallivan explained that after several discussions, Mrs. McCormack was ordered to release the names of elected officials receiving health insurance.
Item X Financial Warrants – Chairman Kuchinski indicated that the Board signed warrants on July 6th – (FY04) Payroll warrant 54, Expense Warrant 54, Warrants 2, 2A, and Payroll 53/2 (FY05)
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to sign the warrants of July 6th and July 13th .
Voted 4 – 0
Item XI Approval of Minutes – Chairman Kuchinski requested that the minutes of June 22nd reflect her request of a thank you letter to the Masons.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to accept the minutes of June 8, 2004 and the minutes of June 22, 2004 as amended. Voted 4 – 0.
Item XII Committee Reports – The Board members had no sub-committee reports.
Item XIII Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Finglas noted his vacation request in the Board’s packets. He also indicated that 44 applications were received for the custodian position at the library/senior center. He will be interviewing 12 candidates with the Director of Elder Affairs, Jean Marie Smith, the Library Director Nancy Cappellini and town hall custodian Brian Clemons. Labor Counsel interviews have been scheduled for Tuesday, July 20th. Firefighter Arianne Royer is scheduled to be back on duty in early August. The Board received notification from Attorney McGregor that the Town won the Kingston v. DEP and Town of Hanson matter.
Adjournment - MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
10:20 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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