Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
November 15, 2005
Present: Christopher Colclough, Rebecca Coletta, Mark Gallivan (late), Jesse McSweeney and James Egan. Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:30 p.m. Vice-Chairman McSweeney called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Alliegence
7:32 p.m. Chairman Gallivan arrived and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Finglas announced that on November 8th he signed Payroll Warrant #19 in the amount of $99,243.14, Expense Warrant 19 - $471,560.80; Expense Warrant 19A - $17,790.63. This week he signed Payroll Warrant 20 in the amount of $98,536.74; Expense Warrant 20 - $19,875.62; Expense Warrant 20A - $1974,461.24 and Expense Warrant 20B - $17,653.09. Mr. Finglas informed that the Board that the Town Hall repairs are ongoing and the painting has been completed, 30 windows have been replaced with seven to be replaced shortly. He distributed the October Financial Report. Mr. Finglas reported that the Town Accountant position has been posted on the MMA Website and in the Patriot Ledger. The deadline for the
applications is December 2nd. Police mediation is scheduled for December 6th. Congressman Lynch’s office is checking on the status of the funding for the Rt. 27 sidewalks. A Department Head meeting is scheduled for November 17th and he will be meeting with the Finance Committee on November 22nd to discuss the procedures for the budget process. Chairman Gallivan indicated that he would prefer to see the Finance Committee reviewing the budget as opposed to constructing the budget. Mr. Finglas is currently working on the evaluations of the Department Heads.
Item II Appointment – Robert Cioffi as a voting member to the Government Study Committee.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta to appoint Robert Cioffi as a voting member of the Government Study Committee to replace Mr. Thompson. Voted 5 – 0
Item III Transfer of Liquor License -Elm Street Grill to Hanson’s Restaurant
MOTION by Egan, second by Coletta to open the hearing on a transfer of liquor license. Voted 5 – 0
Kenneth and Patricia Jannetta were present to request the transfer of a liquor license at the Elm Street Grill, Jay Hamilton Manager to Hanson’s Restaurant, Patricia Jannetta Manager. Mr. Jannetta explained that the restaurant is currently open from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for breakfast and lunch. He would like to make it a full service restaurant. He would also like to serve breakfast from 12:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Mrs. Jannetta informed the Board that she has been in the restaurant business her whole life and has recently worked at a restaurant in Randolph. She has been taking the TIPS course and will be certified in the next two weeks. The staff is working in their certification.
MOTION by Gallivan, second Colclough to close hearing. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Egan, second by Colclough to approve a transfer of license from John Hamilton, Elm Street Grill to Patricia Jannetta, Hanson’s Restaurant. Voted 5 – 0
Item IV New Business - Hanson Community Christmas – Kevin Mossman of Hanson Community Christmas has requested permission to put up the annual Community Christmas Giving Tree at the Town Hall. The tree will be decorated with gift requests for the less fortunate.
MOTION by McSweeney, Colclough to grant the request of the Hanson Community Christmas for the Giving Tree. Voted 5 – 0
Whitman Hanson Community Access – WHCA has requesting the Board of Selectmen, as the licensing authority to request an additional CATV Channel from Comcast. Mrs. Coletta requested the matter be tabled until the CATV committee has an opportunity to review the matter and make a recommendation. Tabled until December 6, 2005.
Item V One Day Liquor License – Camp Kiwanee – Kathy DiPasqua-Egan of Hanson has requested a one day liquor license on behalf of the Plymouth County Democratic League for Thursday, November 17, 2005 from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
MOTION by Coletta, second by Colclough for approve a one-day liquor license to Kathy DiPasqua-Egan of Hanson for Thursday, November 17, 2005 from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Item VI Accept Minutes - Regular & Executive Session minutes of Oct. 18th & Nov. 1st.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the regular and executive session minutes of October 18, 2005. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the regular session minutes of November 1, 2005. Voted 5 – 0
Executive Session Minutes of November 1st - Held
Item VII Appointment/Resignations - Recreation Commission – Two applications were received to fill John Seaman’s vacancy - William Strait 469 Indian Head Street and Concetta Colclough 922 Winter Street.
Mr. Colclough recused himself from the discussion and left the room.
The Board thanked the candidates for their interest in serving the Town. Mr. Strait cited in his application that he has volunteered at Camp Kiwanee for several years. Mrs. Colclough cited her interest in Camp Kiwanee as her kids participate in the various activities. The Board discussed the merits having new people volunteering to serve on the committee as well as the reward of appointment to individuals who have volunteered in the past.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to appointment William Strait to fill the unexpired term of John Seamans. Voted 3 – 0 - 1(Gallivan)
Resignations – Barbara Russo, Assistant to the Assessors has announced her plans for retirement effective December 29th. Mr. Finglas informed the Board that acknowledgement of the retirement would be in order as Mrs. Russo is a paid employee and not an appointment. The Board requested a letter of thanks be sent to Mrs. Russo.
Craig Nicholson has submitted his resignation from the Conservation Commission effective immediately citing time constraints prohibit him from effectively performing his duties on the Commission.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to accept with regret Mr. Nicholson’s resignation from the Conservation Commission. Voted 5 – 0
Item VIII Committee Reports - Monponsett Pond – Mr. Colclough updated the Board on the Committee’s recent meeting with Pembroke. The Committee is working with Halifax to get the Central Plymouth County Water District on track. The Board thanked Mr. Colclough for taking on the daunting task of the Committee. Police Station – Mr. Gallivan reported that the meeting has been postponed until December 7th, but the committee is working with Conservation and Planning to formalize the site plan. Government Study – Mr. McSweeney indicated that the Committee is reviewing the various appointed committees in an effort to streamline and possibly combine a few committee. Veterans’ Breakfast – Mr. Egan reported on the Veterans’ Breakfast hosted by the Senior Center. He commended the Director, Jean Marie Smith for the acknowledgement of the veterans and her dedication and compassion toward Hanson’s seniors. Chairman Gallivan reported that the Veteran’s Day ceremony was well attended and
Lt. Commander O’Malley gave a moving speech. Mr. Gallivan thanked all those who attended including the Boy Scouts and leaders. He also thanked Assistant Veteran’s agent Dana Larsen and Veteran’s Agent Robert Arsenault for coordinating the event.
Item IX Executive Session - Chairman Gallivan announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under item #3 Litigation.
MOTION by Egan, second by Colclough to go into Executive Session under Item #3 Litigation. Roll Call – Colclough aye, Coletta aye, Gallivan aye, McSweeney abstained and Egan aye. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (McSweeney).
Mr. McSweeney announced that he would not be participating in Executive Session and left for the evening.
8:22 p.m. Brief Recess
9:13 p.m. Returned to open Session
MOTION by Egan, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
9:14 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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