Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
September 7, 2004
Present: Catherine Kuchinski, Jesse McSweeney and Rebecca Coletta. (Robert Forte & Mark Gallivan absent). Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and executive assistant Meredith Marini.
8:10 p.m. Chairman Kuchinski called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Kuchinski recognized Chief Savage who announced that a Level 3 Sex Offender has moved to 109 Union Street. His name is Vincent Burke. The Chief is mandated by law to notify the public when a Level 3 Sex offender registers with the Department. The Chief indicated that all the schools and library have been notified.
Item I Old Business Catherine Road – Mr. McSweeney informed the Board that after a lengthy discussion the Whitman Board of Selectmen voted to place no parking signs on the North side of Catherine Road. Mr. McSweeney thanked Safety Officer Brian Watson for his assistance and input. Whitman indicated that the No parking signs would be temporary until June 30, 2005 when the matter will be revisited.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta to erect the No Parking Signs on both sides of Catherine Road in Hanson. Voted 4 – 0
Chairman Kuchinski read the upcoming meeting schedules and announcements.
Item II Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the Maquan School playground removal went smoothly. He has applied for a recycling grant for 200 home composting bins. He has been meeting with the clerical union representative and the clerical staff to discuss their job descriptions and classifications. Roller Coaster Road bid is due on September 24th and construction is scheduled to be complete in December. Chairman Kuchinski indicated that she has a package of information from Michael Murray, which she will be reviewing on behalf of the Private Way Oversight Committee. Mr. Finglas indicated that he met with the Council of Elder Affairs and found the meeting to be very informative. The Board discussed the agenda for
September 14th and Mr. Finglas recommended starting at 7:00 p.m. and holding executive session at the end of the meeting. Chairman Kuchinski inquired about the status of the Police Union negotiations. Mr. Finglas to check with Labor Counsel Leo Peloquin. Chairman Kuchinski requested an exact number of days Mrs. Royer will owe the town after giving back her holidays etc.
Item III Review Warrant Articles – Mr. Finglas indicated that Conservation Commission will be in on September 14th to address their articles. Mrs. Marini reviewed the warrant with the Board. She indicated the she met with the Executive Secretary and Town Accountant and they added sources to the various articles. She pointed out that the COA has withdrawn their article for the handicap van as the grant process will take 18 months to complete. They will put an article in for the May 2005 Annual Town Meeting. Conservation’s article for the creation of a full time Agent’s position has been removed as the position had previously been created but the hours were reduced due to fiscal constraints. An additional funding source of the Notice of Intent account has been added to Conservation’s second article to fund the full time position. The Library Trustees have once again requested increasing the hours for the Reference Librarian’s position. Article proponents and the Finance
Committee will be invited to the September 14th meeting to discuss the articles.
Item IV New Business Set Meeting Dates October, November and December.
MOTION by McSweeney, second Coletta to set meeting dates of October 12 & 19, November 2, 9, 16 and 30 and December 7, 14 & 21. Voted 3 – 0.
The Croghan Family has request permission to park at the BCI build at the Plymouth County Hospital on September 19th for Annual Jimmy Fund Walk.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta to grant the Croghan Family permission to park at the BCI building on September 19th. Voted 3 – 0.
Item V Appointments & Resignations – The Board received a letters of resignation from Jean Marie Smith from Recreation and Amy Gardner from Conservation.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta to accept with regret Jean Marie Smith’s resignation from Recreation. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta to accept with regret Amy Gardner’s resignation from Conservation. Voted 3 – 0.
Chairman Kuchinski pointed out that the Conservation Commission has chosen Sean Chrisman as their designee on the Drainage Committee. She indicated the Board needed to appoint him.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta to appoint Sean Chrisman as the Conservation Commission’s designee to the Drainage Committee. Term to expire 6/30/05. Voted 3 – 0
Chairman Kuchinski announced the various vacancies. Mrs. Marini indicated she would post a list of vacancies on the web site.
Re-Appointment – Michael Kennedy – Building Inspector – Term to expire 6/30/05 –Mr. Finglas indicated that Mr. Kennedy has passed his certification.
MOTION by Coletta, second by McSweeney for discussion the re-appointment of Michael Kennedy as Building inspector.
The Board discussed the reappointment of Michael Kennedy. Mr. McSweeney was concerned about the lack of response or communication between Mr. Kennedy and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Finglas spoke with the Chairman of the ZBA and assured the Board that Mr. Kennedy will be more responsive.
Mr. McSweeney removed his second for discussion. Voted 3 – 0.
Item VI Committee Reports - CATV – Mrs. Coletta reported that the committee is scheduled to meet with Comcast on September 9th to review proposals for re-negotiation of the License. They will also be meeting with Whitman next week regarding the studio accommodations. Monponsett Pond Study Committee - Mr. McSweeney indicated that the group met on August 30th and narrowed down the goals of the committee. He requested the Board vote to create the committee. Chairman Kuchinski requested more information prior to voting the creation of a the Committee.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta that the Board of Selectmen vote to establish a Monponsett Pond Study Committee with its membership to include nine members.
Mr. McSweeney explained that the goals of the committee were to investigate the current and former water levels of the pond; look into the water quality of the pond and the weed growth and finally to investigate a possible sewerage disposal operation for the area. He indicated that no time frame has been set for completion of the committee’s work. Chairman Kuchinski pointed out issues and background information for each of the three goals. Mr. McSweeney indicated that on August 30th the membership of the committee elected him as chairman, Jean Runey as vice-chairman, Dean Anderson as clerk, and members Rebecca Coletta, Doug Ficks and Bob Andrews of the Water Department, Terry McSweeney of the Board of Health and Craig Nicholson of Conservation and Frank Runey as resident member.
Mrs. Coletta pointed out that the committee is comprised of a good representation from the neighborhood and town committees.
Chairman Kuchinski requested the Board move to the Vote. Voted 3 – 0 to establish the Monponsett Pond Study Committee.
Adjournment
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta to adjourn. Voted 3 – 0.
Meeting adjourned 9:25 p.m.
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