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Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2004
Present: Robert Forte, Mark Gallivan, Catherine Kuchinski, Jesse McSweeney and Rebecca Coletta. 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 Allegiance. She read the announcements.
Item I Government Study Committee Update – Peter Muise and Robert Sutter of the Government Study Committee were present to update the Board on the status of the committee. Mr. Muise pointed out that the meetings are open and the public is welcome to attend. Mr. Muise indicated that the Committee is using the 1988 report as a tool and base for its work. The committee feels the 1988 report was very aggressive but found the Town to be a head of the curve with respect to finances. Mr. Muise indicated that the committee is focusing on three positions which will be impacted in the very near future, the Executive Secretary, Town Accountant and Treasurer/Collector. The committee is discussing a town manager
verse a town administer. The position depends on the amount of authority the Board relinquishes to the position. The consensus of the committee is that the individual in the position should have a strong financial background. Mr. Muise indicated that the report should be complete by May. There was discussion relative to the report being delivered in stages due to the three positions of concern. Mr. Gallivan indicated that the Board is looking for a complete report with recommendations. The Board will take whatever actions necessary to secure the positions of Executive Secretary, Town Accountant or Treasurer/Collector in the event the report is not complete. The Board inquired about the minutes of the meetings. Mr. Muise invited the Board member to attend the meeting and offered to forward copies of the minutes to the Board members.
Item II Executive Secretary’s – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the Historical Commission’s application for inclusion of Camp Kiwanee on the National Historic Register has been approved and will move to the next step. Mr. Finglas handed out copies of the budget for the Board’s review. He indicated that in the spirit of the holiday seasons residents requested that the mural on Ferry’s Sunoco be illuminated in honor of our troops. Mr. Finglas thanked Mr. Ferry for his cooperation as well as the Fire Department for it’s assistance. Chairman Kuchinski thanked Mr. & Mrs. Dahlberg for their suggestion of lighting the mural. Mr. Finglas continues to meet with the clerical union reviewing job descriptions and classifications. The
Police Union negotiations are scheduled for next week. He has had some preliminary discussions with the Fire Department and recommended the Board go into executive session at the end of the meeting under Item #6 with a vote expected. He indicated that he signed payroll warrant #25 in the amount of $96,050.03, Expense Warrant 25 for $177,55.49; Expense 25A in the amount of 18,458.87 and Expense warrant 25B in the amount of 17,715.66.
Item III Old Business -Ch. 61 Release – Rasch 1460 Main St. – Mr. Finglas recommended the matter be tabled as his is awaiting a response from Mr. Rasch’s attorney.
Capital Improvement Report – The Board discussed the Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. McSweeney indicated that he preferred to move sidewalks up to priority #4. The Board briefly discussed the financial aspect of the Capital Improvement Committee.
MOTION Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the Capital Improvement Plan as presented. Voted 4 – 1 (McSweeney).
Item IV New Business - Thank you letter to the Building Inspector and Fire Department from Fruzzetti family – The Board received two letters from the Fruzzetti family thanking the Building Inspector and the Fire Department for their assistance after a house fire and during reconstruction. The Board requested letters be sent to the fire department and building inspector.
Vote Private Way Snow Plow List – Chairman Kuchinski indicated that contracts have been mailed to the developers. The Town will plow the subdivision if they developer executes the contract. Otherwise the developer will be responsible for plowing and sanding their private ways.
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to approve the following private ways to be plowed by the Town: Arthur Ave., Arthur St., Boston Ave., Briggs St., Charles St., All church parking lots, Cushman St., Emory St., Fallon Point, French St., Hanson Court, Hawthorne Street, Hill Road, Holmes Terrace, Indian Head Pond, Lakeside Road, Leon Court, Ocean Avenue Ext., Pearl St., Pennsylvania Ave., Pine Grove Colony, Rollercoaster Rd., Santos Court, Snow St., Spofford Ave., Station St., Union Park St., Village Rd., Wilbur Ave., Wilkie Terrace entrances only, Woobine Ave. Ext., Woodbrook Lane, Woodman Terrace. Voted 5 – 0
Item V Licenses – Liquor License Renewals
MOTION by Gallivan, second McSweeney to renew the following liquor licenses: 14-58 Liquors, Cahill & Driscoll, Connie’s Restaurant, Elm Street Grill, Hanson A.A., Hanson American Legion, Hanson Tavern, House of Pizza, Keeoffi, Inc., Matilda’s Inc., Myette Country Store, Olde Hitching Post, Pina Inc., Stinger’s, Village Mini Mart. Voted 5 – 0
Automatic Amusement Renewals
MOTION by McSweeney, second Forte to renew the following automatic amusement licenses: Cahill & Driscoll, Hanson A.A., Hanson American Legion, Hanson Bowladrome, Hanson Tavern, Matilda’s Inc., Outdoor Sportsman, Pina Inc., Stinger’s. Voted 5 – 0
Live Entertainment Renewals
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to renew the Live Entertainment licenses to Cahill and Driscoll and Stinger’s Family Restaurant. Voted 5 – 0
Sunday Entertainment
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to renew the Sunday Entertainment Licenses to Cahill & Driscoll, Hanson A.A., Hanson American Legion, Hanson Tavern, Matilda’s Inc., Pina Inc. Voted 5 – 0
Common Victuallers
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to renew the following Common Victualler license:
Cahill & Driscoll, Connie’s Restaurant, Dunkin Donut 487 Liberty St., Dunkin Donuts 1120 Main St., Elm Street Grill, Expressos Pizza, Hanson American Legion, Hanson A.A., Hanson Bowladrome, Hanson Tavern, Heidi’s Hollow, Hess Corporation, House of Pizza, Keeoffi, Inc., Matilda’s Inc., Myette’s Country Store, Olde Hitching Post, Pina Inc., Sandy’s Coffee Corner, Shaws, Spiro’s II, Stinger’s, Tedeschi Food Shop, Café Deli, Golden Roll, Village Mini Mart
Voted 5 – 0.
Class II Licenses
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to renew the following Class II licenses: Auto Express, Wheels-N-Deals, Signature Sales, Specialty Auto, Inc., 3W Comp, Bob’s Foreign Auto, and South Shore Imported Cars. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI Approve Minutes – Reg. Session minutes of December 7, 2004
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to approve the minutes of December 7, 2004. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 Gallivan.
Item V II Committee Reports – Master Plan – Ms. Kuchinski and Mr. McSweeney indicated that the Master Plan will be ready on January 15, 2005. Capital Improvement – Chairman Kuchinski and Mr. Finglas will be meeting with the Capital Improvement Committee on Monday, January 10th. The Chairman read the upcoming meeting schedule.
Item VIII Executive Session – Chairman Kuchinski announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #6 to discuss the sale or acquisition of real estate and Item #3 regarding collective bargaining.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to go into Executive Session under Items 6 and 3. Roll Call – Gallivan aye, Forte aye, Kuchinski aye, McSweeney aye and Coletta aye.
Voted 5 – 0. Mr. McSweeney announced that he would recuse himself from Item 6 Real Estate discussions.
9:03 p.m. Recess
9:40 p.m. Back in Open Session – Chairman Kuchinski announced that the Board would be instructing Town Counsel to respond to a letter from Baran Partners regarding the repurchase of the Plymouth County Hospital Property. Ms. Kuchinski read the letter.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0 (Mr. McSweeney left during executive session.)
9:41 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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