Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
January 24, 2006
Present: Christopher Colclough, Rebecca Coletta, Mark Gallivan, Jesse McSweeney and James Egan. Also present Executive Assistant Meredith Marini. Executive Secretary Michael Finglas Absent
7:32 p.m. Chairman Gallivan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Alliegence and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Executive Secretary’s Report – In Mr. Finglas’ absence, Mrs. Marini informed the Board that the Whitman Hanson Education Foundation had requested permission to conduct a run/walk on May 21st leaving from the High School and proceeding to the Whitman Town Park.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to grant Whitman Hanson Education Foundation permission to hold a run/walk on May 21, 2006. Voted 5 – 0.
Mrs. Marini gave a brief update on the Budget process and requested final evaluations be submitted so that the Executive Secretary could do the department head evaluations.
Item II Old Business:
Review Roles & Responsibilities – Chairman Gallivan updated the Board on the status of the Town Administrator Act, which is moving through the legislature. Chairman Gallivan had requested Mr. Finglas draft a comparison between the executive secretary position and the town administrator. Chairman Gallivan pointed out that the document was a synopsis of the new roles of the Town Administrator and should be viewed as a guideline during the transition period. The Board reviewed the Roles and Responsibilities. After lengthy discussion and revision of the document, the Board agreed to view the document as a reference. The Board has authorized Mr. Finglas to conduct the evaluations and review the departmental budgets. Until the Town Administrator Act is approved, the Board
will direct the Executive Secretary on a each issue as necessary.
8:15 p.m. Item III Executive Session - Police Grievance – Chairman Gallivan announced that the Board would be going into executive session under item #3 – Union negotiations and litigation.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to go into Executive Session under Item #3 – Union negotiations. Roll Call – Colclough aye, Coletta aye, Gallivan aye, McSweeney aye and Egan aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:20 p.m. Brief Recess
9:55 p.m. Returned to open session
Continued with New Business - PCH Utilization Committee – Mr. McSweeney left the table. Mrs. Marini informed the Board that seven applications for appointment have been received. The deadline for applications is February 7th. Chairman Gallivan recommended that the composition of the committee be dictated by the number of applications received. The Board agreed to solicit input from other Boards and Commissions such as Board of Health, Conservation, Planning and Water. Matter tabled until February 7th. Mr. McSweeney returned to the table.
Item IV Class II License Renewal - - Auction Pros – Christopher Cogswell 1605 Main Street – Late renewal.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to renew the Class II license for Auction Pros at 1605 Main Street. Voted 5 – 0
Item V One-Day Liquor Licenses:
A. Karen Oliver Hanover Middle School –
Friday, March 17th – Dinner/Dance
B. Professional Bartending – Friday, March 3rd
Winter Dance for support Hanson Senior Center
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve a one day liquor license to Karen Oliver on Friday, March 17th for a Dinner/Dance and Professional Bartending on Friday, March 3rd for a Winter Dance to support the Hanson Senior Center. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI Approve Minutes – Regular Session Minutes - January 10, 2006
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan as printed. Voted 5 – 0.
Item V II Committee Reports - MMA Meeting – Mr. Egan requested he defer his report until the next meeting. Capital Improvement – Mr. Egan indicated that the Capital Improvement Committee was seeking an extension for the submission of articles for the Annual Town Meeting. Mrs. Marini indicated that the deadline for the annual articles is February 14th and the formal closing of the warrant will be set after all the articles are submitted. Government Study – Mr. McSweeney announced the committee would be meeting on February 6 and February 15th the committee will be hosting speakers to discuss the creation of a DPW. Police Station
Building – Chairman Gallivan reported that committee would be meeting on January 25th.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
10:15 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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