Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
August 9, 2005
Present: Christopher Colclough, Rebecca Coletta, 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, read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Town Administrator Discussion - Attorney Richard Bowen was present to explain the Draft Special Act for Town Meeting. Attorney Bowen pointed out that the current position of Executive Secretary only has the powers in the which the Board of Selectmen are able to delegate. Attorney Bowen explained the process in which the Town can accept the Town Administrator’s position. Attorney Bowen indicated that an article must be placed on the October Special Town Meeting Warrant to authorize the Selectmen to petition the legislature to adopt a Special Act creating the position of Town Administrator in the Town of Hanson. After Town Meeting the Selectmen would file the Special Act or Bill with its State Representative and
Senator for adoption by both the House and Senate. Upon the adoption by the legislature, the bill would be sent to the Governor for his signature. Attorney Bowen estimated the time for completion to be sometime in February. Attorney Bowen indicated that once adopted, the Special Act would supercede any previous special acts, laws and general by-laws, as it would be specific to Hanson. Attorney Bowen pointed out that the Draft Act was a compilation of the job description, other acts accepted by area towns and his assumptions. He recommended the Board review and revise the act to meet the Town’s needs. Chairman Gallivan indicated that the Board will discuss the specifics of the Act at a later meeting. The Board thanked Attorney Bowen for attending.
Item II Executive Session – Chairman Gallivan announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item #3 Union Negotiation and to hear a grievance.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to go into Executive Session under Item #3, Collective Bargaining. Roll Call – Colclough aye, Coletta aye, Gallivan aye, McSweeney aye and Egan aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:23 p.m. Brief Recess
9:12 p.m. Return to Open Session
Item III Licenses – One Day – Camp Kiwanee -Kathleen Zbinden, Hanover – Sat., August 20, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Family Outing
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve a one day liquor license for Kathleen Zbinden on August 20th from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0
Item IV Executive Secretary Report – Mr. Finglas reported that he met with the Council of Elder Affairs to discuss various building issues on Wednesday, August 3rd. An article will be placed on the October Special Town Meeting warrant to repair the curbing at the Senior Center. He pointed out that the landscaping around the Town Hall has been completed by local teens through the Community Service program. The Town Hall irrigation system has been repaired, with the exception of a few sprinkler heads. Mr. Finglas distributed the draft evaluation forms for the Board’s review. He recommended that the pay classification plan be submitted to Town Meeting in May. He cited the Town Administrator article may generate a lot of discussion and take
up considerable time at October Town Meeting. Mr. Finglas handed out the July budget statements from the Town Accountant. Mr. Finglas reported that on-line tax payments are now available through the Town’s website. On August 2, 2005 he signed payroll warrant No. 5 in the amount of $98,655.79, Expense Warrant 5 in the amount of $96,878.06, and Expense warrant 5A in the amount of $44,956. Today he signed Payroll Warrant No. 6 in the amount of $98,859.81, Expense Warrant 6 in the amount of $209,318.49 and Expense Warrant 6A in the amount of $26,153.48.
Item V Vote Minutes – Reg. Session minutes of July 19th and July 26th.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to accept the minutes of July 19, 2005 as printed. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Coletta)
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to accept the minutes of July 26, 2005 as printed.
Voted 5 – 0.
Item VI Committee Report Government Study – Mr. McSweeney reported that the Government Study Committee has created an organizational chart and will be working on it at its next meeting on August 16th. Police Station Building – Mr. Gallivan reported that the Committee receive 5 proposals for the Project Manager’s position and the committee will be hold interviews next Wednesday, August 17, 2005.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
9:40 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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