Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
June 7, 2005
Present: Christopher Colclough, Rebecca Coletta (late), Mark Gallivan, Jesse McSweeney and James Egan. Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:30 p.m. Chairman Gallivan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Alliegence and read the announcements
Item I Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Finglas reported that on May 31st he signed Payroll Warrant 49 in the amount of $118,515.93; Expense Warrant 49 $15,618.17, 49A $21,433.34; 49B in the amount of $174,974. On June 7th he signed Payroll Warrant 50 in the amount of $139,333.43, Expense Warrant 50 in the amount of $17,630.05 and Warrant 50A in the amount of $29,543.90. Mr. Finglas reported that the purchase procedures for the compost bins are in place and residents can obtain the bins at the Highway barn for $20.00. The proceeds from the sales will be used to purchase additional bins. The Recreation Commission has requested that Board input regarding a historical grant for the camp.
Mr. Finglas provided the Board with a copy of the grant guidelines. Union negotiations are ongoing and the Board will have Mr. Finglas’ written suggestions to the Unions’ proposal on June 14th.
Item II Appointments – Selectmen to various committees – The Board reviewed the committees, which require Selectmen representation. By consensus the Board agreed to the following assignments:
Betterment Committee Jesse McSweeney
CATV Rebecca Coletta – leaving a citizen at large position available
Drainage Chris Colclough
Emergency Comm. Center Rebecca Coletta
Government Study Jesse McSweeney
Master Plan Jesse McSweeney
Monponsett Pond Chris Colclough
Monponsett Pond Rebecca Coletta
Open Space Jim Egan
Plymouth County Adv. Jesse McSweeney
Plymouth County Adv. Mark Gallivan – alternate
Police Station Bldg Mark Gallivan
Police Station Bldg Jim Egan (CIC)
Private Road Oversight Jim Egan
Street Safety Jesse McSweeney
Thomas Hall Mem. Rebecca Coletta
Chairman Gallivan reviewed the vacancies list and encouraged residents to apply in the Selectmen’s office.
Item III New Business - - ZBA – Hanson Pines– Zoning Board Chairman Lila Coyle, Administrative Assistant Virginia Costley, were present to discuss outstanding invoices relative to the Hanson Pines 40B project. Mrs. Coyle explained that South Shore Housing has withdrawn its application and has left the Town with $1,147.50 legal bill and a $1394.00 engineering bill. The Board discussed methods of avoiding such shortfall. Mrs. Coyle recommended requiring a large escrow amount from the developer. Mr. Finglas indicated that the legal expense could be paid through the legal line. He would check with the Finance Committee relative to the engineering bill.
The group discussed the possibility of placing a lien on the property. Mr. Finglas to check with Town Counsel.
New Building Fees – Interim Building Inspector, David Bonney was present and informed the Board that the figures he had presented at the previous meeting were the current fees. He presented the Board with a new list of recommended fees, contrasting the current fees. Mr. Bonney indicated that some of the fees have not been increased in several years.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to approve the new building fees as presented by Mr. Bonney effective immediately. Voted 5 – 0. Mr. Bonney confirmed that the new fees would be assessed only to new incoming plans. Any plans currently in his office would be charged the old fees.
Industrial Park – Mrs. Coyle, Mrs. Costley, Mr. Bonney, Highway Surveyor Richard Harris and business owner Christopher Pongratz were present to discuss the conditions at the Industrial Park. Mrs. Coyle informed the Board that the Town sold the lots to create the Industrial Park. Although the road is a public way, no one was ever assigned to maintaining the upkeep of unsold lots. Mr. Bonney pointed out that there are several zoning violations, which need to be addressed. Mr. Harris indicated that the illegal dumping should have addressed by the Police Department. Mr. Finglas inquired whether Mr. Pongratz had spoken with his neighbors. Mr. Pongratz indicated that he had not but would be willing to meet with them. After lengthy discussion, Mr. Finglas and Mrs. Coyle
would write a joint letter to the business owners introducing Mr. Pongratz and recommending an Owner’s Association be created to deal with the various issues of signage, dumping and common area maintenance. Mr. Finglas also suggested that the Street Safety Committee look into the issue of signage and dumping.
Item IV Licenses – One Day Liquor – Camp Kiwanee
1. Professional Bartending Services – Middleboro – Friday, June 17th, 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Senior Center Spring Fling
2. Tammy Humes, Plymouth – Saturday, July 23rd – 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
3. Adelaide Dwyer, Pembroke – Sun. July 24th 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to approve the one-day liquor licenses as requested. Voted 5 – 0.
Item V Approve Minutes – Reg. & Executive Session minutes of 5/24/05
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes of May 24, 2005. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI Committee Reports - Government Study - Mr. McSweeney updated that Board on the progress of the Government Study committee indicating that they are currently reviewing the position of Highway Surveyor. Mr. Harris’ term ends in May 2007 and he has announced he will not run again. The Committee has discussed moving from an elected position to an appointed position. School Building - Mr. Gallivan indicated that he spoke with Mr. Jones and Mr. Forted who reported that graduation went well. Mr. Egan was very impressed with the new building. Police Station Building – Mr. Gallivan updated the Board on the status of the building committee. They are looking
to start construction in March of 2006 with a completion date by March 2007. The committee is reviewing job descriptions for project managers. The committee has invited the abutters to upcoming meeting to keep them informed as to the status of the project.
Item VII Executive Session – Chairman Gallivan announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #3 to discuss negotiation strategies for non-union personnel.
MOTION by Egan, second by McSweeney to go into Executive Session under Item #3.
Roll Call – Colclough aye, Coletta aye, Gallivan aye, McSweeney aye and Egan aye.
Voted 5 – 0.
9:35 p.m. Brief Recess
10:50 p.m. Returned to Open Session
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan. Voted 5 – 0
10:50 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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