Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2004
Present: Mark Gallivan, Catherine Kuchinski, Jesse McSweeney and Rebecca Coletta. (Robert Forte absent) Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and executive assistant Meredith Marini.
7:34 p.m. Chairman Kuchinski called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. She read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that he signed payroll warrant #17 and Expense warrants 17 and 17A. The Conservation Commission has issued orders of conditions on the Roller Coaster Road project. Five contractors have taken bid specs for the furnace replacement project at the BCI building. The bids are due Wednesday, October 20th. Mr. Finglas indicated that he is compiling a list of maintenance issues, which need to be addressed at the Town Hall and the Senior Center. The most urgent is the front entrance-overhang at the Town Hall, which is sagging. The Town Engineering has given an estimate of $2,000 to $3,000 for the repairs. Mr. Finglas has spoken
with Finance Chairman, Roger McGovern regarding an emergency reserve fund transfer. Mr. Finglas will be drafting a maintenance plan for all Town owned buildings. Chairman Kuchinski requested that the Plymouth County Hospital buildings be included in the plan. Mr. Finglas and Mrs. Coletta will be meeting with the Police Union for contract negotiations tomorrow. Mr. Finglas continues to meet with the clerical union relative to updating classifications and job descriptions. He anticipates completion the project in November.
Item II Old Business - - Police Station Building Comm. – Mr. Finglas indicated that Chief Savage has requested that a member of the police union be included in the membership of the Police Station Building Committee. Chairman Kuchinski indicated that the union member should be a Hanson resident. Notices will be sent to the Finance and Capital Improvement Committees for names of their designees. The Board set a deadline of Friday, October 29th for applications for appointment to the building committee. Tabled matter until November 2nd.
Catherine Road – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that he met with Mr. Lynam, the Whitman Police Chief and Deputy Chief, Lt. Gredler and Sgt. Daley regarding the tickets issued on Catherine Road. Mr. Finglas indicated it was a positive meeting and that one of the tickets has been paid, one has requested a hearing and the third remains unpaid. All the parties agreed that the safety issue must be addressed and Mr. Lynam indicated he would discuss the issue with the Whitman Board of Selectmen.
61A Release Request - 1460 Main Street – Mrs. Marini indicated that she is waiting for responses from a few Boards. She also indicated that she has requested a copy of the full purchase and sales agreement from the property owners.
Item III New Business -- Hanson Cub Scouts – Requesting permission to use the Town Hall parking lot on Sat. Oct. 23rd from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to sell First Aid Kits & fire extinguishers for Fire Prevention Month.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve the Hanson Cub Scouts’request to use the Town Hall parking lot on Saturday, October 23, 2004. Voted 4 – 0.
Item IV Licenses – One-Day Liquor Licenses at Camp Kiwanee –
Kathy Sances, Hanson, Oct. 29th 7p.m. – 12 a.m. – Halloween Party
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve a one day liquor license to Kathy Sances on October 29, 2004. Voted 4 – 0
Glenn Lithgow, Hanson, Oct. 30th 7p.m. – 12 a.m. – Halloween Party
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve a one day liquor license to Glenn Lithgow on October 30, 2004. Voted 4 – 0
Item V Appointments & Resignations – Resignation – Valerie Schell has submitted a letter of resignation from the School Committee. Notification has been received from School Committee requesting a joint meeting to fill the vacancy until May 2005.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to accept with regret Mrs. Schell’s resignation from the School Committee.
The Board set a closing date of October 29, 2004 for applications to fill the vacancy. The Board also placed the matter on the November 9th agenda for appointment and requested the School Committee be notified of the date.
Item V I Committee Reports – CATV – Mrs. Coletta indicated that the committee is working on revisions to the Cable license and final contract. She will provide the members with drafts shortly.
Adjournment
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
7:58 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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