Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
January 4, 2005
Present: Robert Forte, Mark Gallivan, Catherine Kuchinski, Jesse McSweeney and Rebecca Coletta. Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:30 p.m. Chairman Kuchinski called the meeting to order and after a moment of silence for the victim of the Tsunami she lead the Pledge Allegiance. She read the announcements.
Item I Executive Secretary’s Mr. Finglas informed the Board that he signed Payroll Warrant #28 in the amount of $95,215.34; Expense warrant 28 in the amount of $18,055.14 and Expense warrant 28A in the amount of $17,384.00. He complimented the Highway Department on the quality of work it did clearing the snow due the recent storm. Letter to Town of Hanover – Retirement Assessment – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that he received a letter from Hanover regarding the 27% increase in the county retirement assessment. The Board discussed the Town’s options. Letter from Sgt. Mullen Halifax PD – Mr. Finglas reviewed a letter from Sgt.
Mullen of the Halifax Police commending Officer Peter Daley for his vigilance while off duty which assisted a citizen in distress.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Forte to send a letter to Officer Daley. Voted 5 – 0.
Discuss Mileage rate – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the current mileage reimbursement rate of .315 is lower than the Federal rate of .371, which is scheduled to increase to .405 in July.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve the mileage reimbursement as presented. Voted 5 – 0
Computer Use & IT maintenance – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that he will be meeting with Frank Lynam from Whitman and Dr. McEwan regarding a shared IT person to reduce computer costs for maintenance and upgrades.
Open Space – Mr. Finglas will be meeting with Phil Clemons and Joan Pierce of Fisheries and Wildlife to discuss various projects such as setting bounds at the Town Forest.
MMA Meeting – Mr. Finglas will be attending the MMA meeting from Jan. 6th through Jan. 8th.
Item II Old Business Letter to Baran – Per Land Use Agreement
8:00 p.m. Mr. McSweeney recused himself from the discussion and stepped away from the table.
The Board reviewed letters provided by Town Counsel to send to Arbor House and Hanson Gardens notifying them that the Town will be exercising its option to repurchase the Hospital property.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Coletta that the Board send notice to Hanson Gardens and Arbor House of that the Town will exercise if option to repurchase. Voted 4 – 0
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte that the Town Exercise its Option to Repurchase the Plymouth County Hospital Property. Voted 4 – 0
Item III New Business - Set dates to open & close Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrants – Mrs. Marini recommended that the Board open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on January 11, 2005 and close it on February 15, 2005. She recommended the Special Town Meeting warrant open on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 and close it on March 25, 2005. Policies – The Board received a package of policies for review. Chairman Kuchinski explained that should would like the have all the policies reaffirmed at one time and codified into a handbook. Set schedule for semi annual reports from Board & Commissions – The Board reviewed the list of Boards and Committees. Chairman
Kuchinski explained that she would like to have the committees meet with the Selectmen annually to give an update. Mrs. Marini to set a schedule with the Board and Committee Chairman.
Item IV Licenses – Hanson Bowladrome - Automatic Amusement License Renewal
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to renewal the automatic Amusement License for the Hanson Bowladrome on Reed Street. Voted 5 – 0.
Item V Approve Minutes – Regular and Executive Session of December 14, 2004 and Regular Session Minutes of December 21, 2004.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve the Regular Session minutes of December 14, 2004. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the Executive Session minutes of December 14, 2004 pending release of minutes. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (McSweeney)
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the Regular Session minutes of December 21, 2004. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Coletta)
Item V II Committee Reports – School Building Committee – Mr. Forte reported that the building committee would be meeting on Saturday, January 8th.
Congressman Lynch – Chairman Kuchinski announced that Congressman Lynch would be holding office hours at the Town Hall on Monday, January 10, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
Meeting adjourned 8:35 p.m.
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