Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2004
Present: Robert Forte, Catherine Kuchinski, Jesse McSweeney and Rebecca Coletta. Mark Gallivan absent. Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and executive assistant Meredith Marini.
7:34 p.m. Chairman Kuchinski called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Alliegence and observed a moment of silence in recognition of the 63rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. She read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Eagle Scout Presentation - Michael Trelecki Eagle Scout – The Board congratulated Michael on his achievement of obtaining his Eagle Scout. Michael was present with his parents, Michael and Tammy. Michael explained his project, which was cleaning up the court yard at the Indian Head School. Mr. Finglas recommended Michael include his Eagle Scout achievement on his resume in the future.
Item II Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Finglas indicated that he signed Payroll warrant #23 $133,706.54, Expense 23 - $684,318.95, Expense 23A - $25,525.33 and Payroll warrant #24 $111,159.83, Expense 24 - $19,411 and Expense 24A - $37,942.61. Mr. Finglas indicated that Roller Coaster Road was paved last week. He anticipated the telephone pole will be relocated in the spring. Verizon will be removing pole #13 on Monponsett Street as soon as possible. The pole had been cut and is suspended from the power lines. The siding project at the senior center has been completed. The contractor will be installing the same material around the columns at the lower level entrance of the Town Hall. The Town Engineer will be drilling pilot holes in
the overhang in front of the Town Hall to determine the necessary repairs. Mr. Finglas will be conducting a cost analysis of the health, workman’s compensation and fleet insurance.
Snow Plowing/Sanding Agreement - Mr. Finglas explained the Snow Plowing and Sanding Agreement proposed by the Street Safety Committee. Mr. Finglas indicated that developers will be provided with a copy of the contract in which the Town will plow the roads within their development at a cost of $100.00 per hour and $95.00 per hour for sanding. Otherwise, the contractor will be responsible for plowing and sanding their developments.
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to accept the Snow Plowing and Sanding Agreement proposed by the Street Safety Committee. Voted 4 – 0.
Item III Old Business 61 Release Request – Rasch 1460 Main St. – Mr. Finglas requested the matter be tabled as he has not received a response from the seller’s attorney. The Board requested that the boards and departments in favor of purchasing the property be present at the meeting in which the Selectmen make their decision on the property. The Board also requested that Mr. Finglas look into the Community Preservation Act.
Item IV New Business Cultural Council discussion – The Chairman announced vacancies on the Cultural Council and suggested couples may wish to apply.
Set meeting dates for Jan – May 2005 -
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to set the following meeting dates: January 4, 11, 18, February 1, 8, 15 & 29; March 1, 8, 15 & 29; April 5, 12, 26; and May 2, 3 17 & 24. Voted 4 – 0
Item V Appointments - Street Safety Comm. – Joan DiLillio 95 Roller Coaster Road applied to fill a vacancy on the Street Safety & Development Committee. - Term Expires 6/30/05.
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to appoint Joan DiLillio to the Street Safety & Development Committee with a term to expire 6/30/05. Voted 4 – 0
Board of Registrars – The Democratic Town Committee has not responded to the Board’s request for names for consideration for appointment to fill Joan Malone’s vacancy. Chairman Kuchinski suggested that the Board accept the Town Clerk’s recommendation of William Strait as he has been an assistant registrar.
MOTION by Coletta, second by Forte to appoint William Strait of 469 Indian Head Street to the Board of Registrar with a term to expire 3/31/06. Voted 4 – 0
Item V I Approve Minutes - The Board reviewed Chairman Kuchinski’ revisions to the Executive Session Minutes of November 16th.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to approve the regular session minutes of November 9, 2004. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to approve the regular session minutes and the executive session minutes, as amended, of November 16, 2004. The executive session minutes to be held in abeyance until the purpose of executive session has been resolved. Voted 4 – 0
Correspondence Log – Mr. Finglas explained the correspondence log, which will be e-mailed to the Board members on Friday.
Item VII Licenses – Camp Kiwanee - A request for a one-day Liquor license was received from Gail Fusco of 631 Indian Head Street, Hanson for Saturday, Dec. 18th from 6:00 p.m. to11:00 p.m.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to approve a one day liquor license to Gail Fusco on Saturday, December 18, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Item V III Committee Reports High School Building – Mr. Forte presented a video tour of the High School Building project. Mr. Finglas to get date of other tours for the Board Members. Police Station Building Comm. – Mr. Finglas reported that the committee held its first meeting on December 1st and Selectman Mark Gallivan was elected chair of the committee. The Committee has divided into two groups. One group to investigate sites for the new station and the other committee to work on building issues.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:50 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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