Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
December 20, 2005
Present: Rebecca Coletta, Mark Gallivan, Jesse McSweeney and James Egan. Christopher Colclough (Absent). Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:34 p.m. Chairman Gallivan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Alliegence. Chairman Gallivan requested a Moment of Silence for Barbara Nelson & Rachel Clark who passed away recently. Chairman Gallivan read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Chairman Gallivan read a press release announcing the return of the Plymouth County Hospital property. Attorney Richard Holland from Kopelman & Paige was present to field questions from the public and press. The Board publicly thanked Attorney Holland for his handling of the matter.
Item I Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that on December 19th he signed Payroll Warrant 25 in the amount of $96,483.79; Expense Warrant 25 - $31,060.05; Expense warrant 25A - $17,013.67 and Expense Warrant 25B - $11,491.97. The Old Colony Planning Council has requested the Board send a letter of support for its Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan which the Board received a few weeks ago.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to send a letter of support to the Old Colony Planning Counsel. Voted 4 – 0
Staff Changes – Mr. Finglas indicated that with the retirement of Barbara Russo, one of the union members will be moving into the position of Assistant to the Assessors. He expected to make the appointment on Thursday, December 22, 2005.
Mr. Finglas wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Item II License Renewals: The following liquor licenses were scheduled for renewal:
Licenses – Liquor License Renewals
MOTION by McSweeney, second Egan to renew the following liquor licenses: 14-58 Liquors, Cahill & Driscoll, Connie’s Restaurant, Elm Street Grill, Hanson A.A., Hanson American Legion, Hanson Tavern, House of Pizza, Keeoffi, Inc., Matilda’s Inc., Myette’s Country Store, Olde Hitching Post, Pina Inc., Stinger’s, Village Mini Mart and Tedeschi Food Shops.
Voted 4 – 0
Item III New License - Livery - Brian Gurney – Concert Limousine 775 West Washington has requested a Limousine License. Mr. Gurney informed the Board that he has been driving for six years. He provides specialized vehicles for transport to concerts and events. He is currently requesting a license for two vehicles and will increase the license to four when he finishes restoring the other two vehicles. Mr. McSweeney inquired whether Mr. Gurney provided the necessary insurance information which he had.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to approve the Limousine license as requested. Voted 4 – 0
Returned to license Renewals:
Automatic Amusement Renewals
MOTION by McSweeney, second Coletta to renew the following automatic amusement licenses: Cahill & Driscoll, Hanson A.A., Hanson American Legion, Hanson Bowladrome, Hanson Tavern, Matilda’s Inc., Pina Inc., Stinger’s. Voted 4 – 0
Live Entertainment Renewals
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to renew the Live Entertainment licenses to Cahill and Driscoll and Stinger’s Family Restaurant. Voted 4 – 0
Sunday Entertainment
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to renew the Sunday Entertainment Licenses to Cahill & Driscoll, Hanson A.A., Hanson American Legion, Hanson Tavern, Pina Inc.
Voted 4 – 0
Common Victuallers
MOTION by McSweeney second by Egan to renew the following Common Victualler license:
Cahill & Driscoll, Connie’s Restaurant, Dave’s Dogs, Dunkin Donut 487 Liberty St., Dunkin Donuts 1120 Main St., Elm Street Grill, Expressos Pizza, Hanson American Legion, Hanson A.A., Hanson Bowladrome, Hanson Tavern, Heidi’s Hollow, Hess Corporation, House of Pizza, Keeoffi, Inc., Matilda’s Inc., McDonalds, Myette’s Country Store, Olde Hitching Post, Pina Inc., Sandy’s Coffee Corner, Shaws, Spiro’s II, Stinger’s, Tedeschi Food Shop, Café Deli, Golden Roll, Village Mini Mart Voted 4 - 0.
Class II – Ferreiro Berto 169A Franklin Street
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to renew the Class II license to Ferreiro Berto of 169A Franklin Street. Voted 4 – 0
Item IV New Business -Appoint Barbara Gomez Interim Town Accountant effective 1/1/06. Mr. Finglas informed that Board that applications are still being accepted for the Town Accountant’s position. Mrs. Gomez will retire effective December 31, 2005, but has indicated she will continue in the position on an interim basis until a replacement is hired. Currently four applications have been received.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta to accept with regret Mrs. Gomez retirement and to appoint her interim Town Accountant effective January 1, 2006. Voted 4 – 0
Item V Committee Reports - Legal Update – Mr. McSweeney requested a legal update from Town Counsel on the status of various litigation. Police Station Building Committee – Mr. Gallivan reported that the next meeting is January 11, 2006. The engineering is moving forward with the assistance of Conservation. The abutters have been included in all aspects for the process. The committee expects to have the documents out to bid by January with a ground breaking scheduled for late March.
Chairman Gallivan wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:27 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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