Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
January 11, 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 lead the Pledge Allegiance. She read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Finglas indicated that he signed Payroll warrant 29 in the amount of $85,992.97, Expense warrant 29 - $48,019.88, Expense 29A $24,441.13, Expense warrant 29B $10,122.45 and Expense warrant 29C $17,499.08. Treasurer/Collector update - Mr. Finglas indicated that the Government Study Committee has submitted a letter regarding the Treasurer/Collector’s position. The Government Study Committee has determined that it will not be recommending any changes to the position. Mr. Finglas pointed out the Jeanne Sullivan has been interim Treasurer/Collector since June 2004. The Board discussed its options of advertising the position or appointing Mrs.
Sullivan. Mr. Finglas recommended appointing Mrs. Sullivan. Mr. Forte indicated that he would not be participating in discussion due to conflict of interest. Mr. Gallivan requested that Board survey other communities and compare the qualifications being sought by other Towns. Mr. Finglas will compile the information for the next meeting. Evaluation of Department Heads – Chairman Kuchinski requested that all evaluations be completed by Friday. The Board discussed the evaluation process. Ms. Marini will establish the evaluation teams using previous assignment methods. Plymouth County Retirement – Mr. Finglas advised the Board that he will be attending a meeting with the Plymouth County Commissioners regarding retirement assessment on Wednesday, February 2nd. Letter from Mass. Historical – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the Mass. Historical Commission has forwarded its recommendation
of listing Camp Kiwanee on the National Register of Historic Places to the Department of Interior. Finance Committee – Mr. Finglas and Chairman Kuchinski will be reviewing the Selectmen’s budget lines with the Finance Committee at 8:30 p.m. this evening.
Item II Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant – May Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2005.
MOTION by Forte, second by Gallivan to open the 2005 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 5 – 0
Item III Old Business - Comments on the Policies – Mrs. Coletta requested that the Snow policy be revised to indicate that snow closings are determined by the entire Board but will be determined by the Chairman and Executive Secretary upon the recommendation of the Highway Surveyor. Ms. Marini to revise the policy.
Item IV New Business - - Vote Snow Emergency – The Highway Surveyor has requested that the Board vote a Snow Emergency as the Highway Department has depleted the Snow Account.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to declare a Snow Emergency as stated in Chapter 44, Section 31D of the MGL. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Gallivan commended Mr. Harris and Town Accountant Barbara Gomez for the great job they do recouping funds from the State.
Item V Licenses – One Day Liquor – Bill Hurley 83 Gorwin Drive, Hanson, Sunday, Jan. 16th 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Camp Kiwanee.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to approve a one day liquor license to Bill Hurley for Sunday, January 16th at 2:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI Appointment/Resignations: - Resignation – Ellen Lane from the Council for Elder Affairs.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to accept with regret the resignation of Ellen Lane from the Council of Elder Affairs. Voted 5 – 0
40B Committee – The Zoning Board of Appeals is seeking a representative from the Board to work on the 40B Negotiation Team for the South Shore Housing – Pleasant Street Application. Chairman Kuchinski and Mr. McSweeney both volunteered. Mrs. Coletta recused herself from discussion on any 40B projects due to her involvement with a Housing Corporation. Chairman Kuchinski and Mr. McSweeney expressed their desires for appointment. The board discussed the issue.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to appoint Chairman Kuchinski to the 40B Negotiation Team. Voted 4 – 0 – 1(Coletta).
Item V II Committee Reports - Police Station Building Committee – Mr. Gallivan updated that Board on the status of the building committee, which is evaluating town owned properties and ranking their particular features. School Building – Mr. Forte will report next week. Government Study – Mr. McSweeney indicated that the committee has almost finalized its recommendation on the Executive Secretary/Town Administrator/Town Manager position. It will be looking toward planning next. MMA Annual Meeting - Chairman Kuchinski informed that Board that the meeting was very informative and brought back several pieces of information. Mrs. Coletta
and Mr. Finglas concurred with the Chairman assessment. DARE – Chairman Kuchinski received an invitation to the DARE graduation on February 17th , which she will attend.
MOTION by Forte, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
8:31 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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