Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
May 17, 2005
Present: Robert Forte, Mark Gallivan, Catherine Kuchinski, Jesse McSweeney and Rebecca Coletta. Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:32 p.m. Chairman Kuchinski called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Alliance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that he signed Payroll Warrant No. 47 in the amount of $87,033.44; Expense Warrant 47 in the amount of $36,794.16, Expense Warrant 47A in the amount of $42,146.92 and Expense Warrant 47B in the amount of $16,720.43. Mr. Finglas informed that Board that the compost bins have been delivered to the Highway barn. He attended a meeting in Norwell with Ann McGovern of DEP who gave a demonstration of the compost bins. Mr. Finglas will meet with the Town Accountant to set up a procedure for the sale of the compost bins. He also indicated that the rain barrels are on the way. Building Inspector – Mr. Finglas met with Mr. Bourque relative to the
position. Mr. Bourque has requested a salary of $55,000. Mr. Finglas reminded the Board that Town Meeting appropriated less than $47,000.00. Mr. Finglas suggested the Board look at the remaining candidates or repost the position in light of the fact that the Town cannot meet Mr. Bourque’s salary expectations. Mr. Finglas and Mr. Gallivan will review the remaining candidates and forward new names to the Board. Last Meeting – Mr. Finglas complimented Chairman Kuchinski on her years of service to the Town and the manner in which she conducted the meetings and wished her well. He thanked Mr. Forte for his service to the Town. They received a round of applause. County Commissioners - The County Commissioners forwarded a letter of thanks for the use of the Selectmen’s Meeting Room. Memorial Day – Chairman Kuchinski reminded the Board that the parade is Monday, May
30th. All the members plan to attend.
Item II -Recreation Commission – The Recreation Commission forwarded a status update on the cottage renovations. The students from South Shore VoTech have been busy rehabbing the cottage. Recreation is also looking for monetary donations.
Item III Perambulation of the Bounds – Chairman Kuchinski reminded the Board that a member must be designated to perambulate the Town Bounds. The Board tabled the matter until the new members have been elected.
Item IV Appointments – Cultural Council – Laurie Armstrong of Richard Road submitted an application for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Cultural Council. Term to expire June 30, 2007.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to appoint Laurie Armstrong to the Cultural Council with her term to expire on June 30, 2007. Voted 5 – 0.
Chairman Kuchinski thanked the Cultural Council for its support of the summer band concerts.
Item V Approve Minutes – The Board approved the following minutes.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve the regular session minutes of November 30, 2004. Voted 4 – 0 – 1(Forte)
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Gallivan to approve the regular session minutes of January 4, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve the regular session minutes of
March 29, 2005 and April 5, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the regular session minutes of
April 12, 2005. Voted 4 – 0 – 1(McSweeney).
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve the regular session minutes of
April 26, 2005. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Coletta & Forte).
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve the regular session minutes of
May 2, 2005. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the regular session minutes of
May 10, 2005. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Coletta)
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve the Executive Session minutes of November 30, 2004 as prepared for release upon matters subject of the executive session being finalized. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Forte)
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the Executive Session minutes of February 28, 2005 as prepared for release upon matters subject of the executive session being finalized. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the Executive Session minutes of
April 5, 2005 as prepared for release upon matters subject of the executive session being finalized. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the Executive Session minutes of April 12, 2005 as prepared for release upon matters subject of the executive session being finalized. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (McSweeney)
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to approve the Executive Session minutes of April 26, 2005 as prepared for release upon matters subject of the executive session being finalized. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Coletta & Forte)
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Forte to approve the Executive Session minutes of
May 10, 2005 as prepared for release upon matters subject of the executive session being finalized. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Coletta)
Item VI Committee Report – Government Study – Mr. McSweeney reported that the Government Study Committee will be meeting on Monday. Mr. Muise will be meeting with the Selectmen on Tuesday, May 24th to discuss the Town Administrator’s job description. Police Station Building Committee – Mr. Gallivan reminded all the residents that a question will appear on the ballot on Saturday relative to the construction of the new police station, which will be funded through a debt exclusion. School Building – Mr. Forte reported that the School will be ready for graduation and clean up is ongoing since the fire. Mr. Forte requested that he be allowed to fill out his term on the School Building Committee in order to maintain
continuity of the project. The Board agreed to have Mr. Forte carry on.
Building Inspector - Mr. Finglas requested that the Board appoint Robert Curran as an interim building inspector due to the fact that he has been conducting all the inspections at the High School since Mr. Kennedy’s departure. Mr. Curran has requested the appointment to void any legal ramifications. Mr. Curran indicated that he will not be seeking compensation.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to appoint Robert Curran of Whitman as interim building inspector. Voted 5 – 0.
40B Negotiation Committee – Chairman Kuchinski indicated that South Shore Housing has withdrawn its application for the Pleasant Street project. She also indicated that Zoning Board of Appeals will be forwarding to the Board legal and engineering invoices relative to the project.
Item VII Thank you – Chairman Kuchinski thanked the Board, the staff and the residents for their support. She appreciated the opportunity to serve the Town. Mr. Forte also thanked everyone for their support. He told the incoming members that they will gain more than they give in the position.
Item VIII Executive Session – Chairman Kuchinski indicated that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #3 for negotiation strategies regarding non-union personnel. Roll Call – Forte aye, Gallivan aye, Kuchinski aye. McSweeney aye and Coletta aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:29 p.m. Brief Recess
9:07 p.m. Back in open session (Mr. Forte left during Executive Session)
MOTION by Kuchinski, second by Gallivan to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
9:08 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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