Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2005
Present: Christopher Colclough, Rebecca Coletta (late), Mark Gallivan and James Egan. (Jesse McSweeney absent). 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
Item I Old Business – Conservation Commission – Phil Lindquist – Discuss Conservation Agent – Mr. Lindquist gave the Board a brief history of the Conservation Commission pointing out the various responsibilities. He indicated that the Town has been served in the past by a part-time Conservation Agent but has been unable to maintain the personnel due to the low number of hours. The Commission has requested permission to transfer $22,484.20 from Notice of Intend funds to supplement the salary line and increase the number of hours to 30 hours per week. The current balance in the Notice of Intent line is $55,235.19. Chairman Gallivan pointed out the that the Notice of Intent fund will only be
sustain the salary lines for two years. Mr. Lindquist advised the Board that the Conservation Commission will include the full salary in the next fiscal year’s budget. After brief discussion the Board concurred the need for an increase in the Agent’s hours.
MOTION by Colclough, second by Egan to authorize the use of Notice of Intent funds to fund the position of Conservation Agent as outlined by the Conservation Commission. Voted 3 – 0
Item II Executive Secretary Report - Mr. Finglas reported that his signed Payroll Warrant 54 in the amount of $81,161.78; Payroll #1 in the amount of $31,955.00; Expense Warrant 54 in the amount of $78.837.46; Expense Warrant 54A in the amount of $117,980.93; Payroll Warrant 2 in the amount of $138,050.88; Expense Warrant 55 in the amount of $48,632.02; Expense Warrant 1A in the amount of $21,311.55; Expense warrant #2 in the amount of 645,554.69 and Expense Warrant 2A in the amount of $29,057.61. Baran - Mr. Finglas announced that Attorney Shamban has notified him that the two bankruptcy cases involving Hanson Gardens and Arbor House have been dismissed by the bankruptcy court. The matter will now be heard in the Plymouth Superior Court. Mr.
Finglas thanked Attorney Shamban for his assistance during the case. Rain Barrels – Mr. Finglas announced that the rain barrels will be delivered in Hanover on Saturday, July 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and in Hanson on Tuesday, July 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Union Negotiations - Union negotiations are on going. Police is scheduled for Thursday and the other unions are scheduled for Monday. Legal Matters – Chairman Gallivan announced that the office has been informed that the Attorney General has filed a request that the Supreme Judicial Court reconsider its decision on the Lindsey matter. Building Inspector – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the Town is unable to use reserve funds for the Building Inspector’s salary. He recommended offering one of the candidates the position at the current rate on the condition that the Town put
an article on the October Special Town Meeting warrant to increase the salary line retroactive to the date of hire. The Board discussed the options and the candidates’ qualifications
MOTION by Egan, second by Colclough to authorize the Executive Secretary to offer the position to Mr. Kirby as discussed. Voted 3 – 0
Item III Chairman Gallivan read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule. He noted that the first to band concerts have been postponed due to rain. Ms. Kuchinski requested permission to hold a rain date concert on Friday, Aug. 12th at 7:00 p.m. in stead of Wednesday, August 10th. The Board agreed to the new rain date by consensus.
Item IV Appointments – Memorial Field Trustees – Memorial Field Trustee and Park & Field member Robert Hayes was present and requested that the Board consider combining the Memorial Field Trustees with the Parks & Fields Commission. Currently Mr. Hayes is the only elected official on the Board of Memorial Field Trustees. The Town Clerk has notified the Board of Selectmen that there are three vacancies on the Memorial Field Trustees. The Board discussed the matter and informed Mr. Hayes that the Government Study Committee is reviewing committees for consolidation. Audience member Bruce Young informed that Board that the Memorial Field Trustees was created by a legislative requirement. Dissolving the committee would require a
Home Rule Petition at the legislative level. The Board suggested that Mr. Hayes have some of the Parks & Field members apply for appointment to the Memorial Field Trustees.
Drainage - Nancy Cristoferi 100 Litchfield Lane as applied for appointment to the Drainage Committee to fill a vacancy. The term to expire 6/30/06.
MOTION by Egan, second by Colclough to appoint Nancy Cristoferi to the Drainage Committee with an expiration date of June 30, 2006. Voted 3 – 0
8:35 p.m. Mrs. Coletta arrived
Sealer of Weights & Measurers – The appointment of Sealer of Weights and Measure was tabled from the June 29, 2005 meeting. Candidates Bruce Young and Peter Jones was present. Chairman Gallivan indicated that both candidates were qualified. The last vote resulted in a tie. Chairman Gallivan opened nominations:
Mrs. Coletta nominated Peter Jones with a second from Colclough
Mr. Egan nominated Bruce Young with a second from Mrs. Coletta
Moved to the Vote
Votes for Peter Jones – Gallivan, Colclough and Coletta
Votes for Bruce Young – Egan
Mr. Jones was appointed the position of Sealer of Weights & Measures. Mr. Gallivan thanked the candidates for the interest in serving the Town.
Mr. Gallivan also pointed out that there is an additional vacancy on the Cemetery Committee bringing the total to 2 vacancies. He encouraged residents to apply.
Item V Vote Minutes – Reg. & Ex. Session minutes of June 14, 2005 and June 28, 2005
MOTION by Egan, second by Coletta to approve the regular and executive session minutes of June 14, 2005. Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Colclough)
MOTION by Colclough, second by Egan to approve the regular and executive session minutes of June 28, 2005. Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Coletta)
Item VI Committee Report -- Government Study – Chairman Gallivan noted that the Government Study committee will be meeting jointly with the Board on July 19th. Police Station Building – Chairman Gallivan reiterated that the Police Station Building Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2005. The committee has submitted an advertisement for a project manager to the Central Register. The committee expects to have the position filled by mid August. The Architectural Firm will be arranging for a site engineer to prepare the survey the lot. High School – Chairman Gallivan reported that Peter Jones has confirmed that the Building Committee voted to accept the gym floor as is based on
the consultant’s recommendation. The demolition of the existing high school has begun.
Item VII Executive Session – Chairman Gallivan announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #3 to discuss contract strategies regarding non-union personnel.
MOTION by Coletta, second by Colclough to go into Executive Session under Item #3. Roll Call – Colclough aye, Coletta aye, Gallivan aye, and Egan aye. Voted 4 – 0.
8:45 p.m. Brief Recess
9:25 p.m. Returned to open session
MOTION by Egan, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
9:26 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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