Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2006
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 Jesse McSweeney called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge Allegiance. He read the Public Announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I National Grid – Kenneth Finch reviewed the Arborist Plan for the Town of Hanson. He explained that the work would encompass a 1.8 mile track through Hanson from Winter Street, west on East Washington Street, east on Whitman Street, south on Winter Street and east on Brook Street to the Pembroke line. Representatives would meet with residents and identify hazard trees, which need to be remove or trimmed. There is no charge to the Town or the residents. They also offer a “Re-Leaf” program to replace some of the trees removed. Mr. Finch pointed out that National Grid does not perform stump grinding. National Grid will be working closely with the Tree Warden and proceed to the
next step of notifying the residents.
7:48 p.m. Mr. Gallivan arrived
Item II Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that on January 17, 2006 he signed Payroll Warrant 29 in the amount of $91,871.06; Expense Warrant 29A - $16,705.41; Expense 29B - $10,300; Expense 29C - $206,202.39; on January 22nd he signed Payroll Warrant 30 in the amount of $97.282.66; Expense 30 - $51,240.25; Expense 30A $17,349.65; January 31, 2006 his signed Payroll Warrant 31 in the amount of $95,105.03; Expense 31 - $10,274.74; Expense 31A - $17,144.01; Expense 31B - $84,428.06; on February 8, 2006 he signed Payroll Warrant 32 in the amount of $92,554.01; Expense Warrant 32 - $64,446.47; Expenses 32A - $16,174.46; Expense 32B - $35,066.35 and Expense 32C - $141,278.27. Budget - Mr. Finglas distributed budget sheets for the Selectmen’s lines. He pointed out several of the lines have been level funded. Chairman Gallivan requested a year to date comparison for the utility line and a breakdown of the increase for the Selectmen’s wage line.
PCH – Mr. Finglas reported that he received a quote to secure the hospital property. To board the building up would cost $22,000.00 and to lease 1,500 feet of fencing for two years would cost $15,000.00. Resignations – Mr. Finglas announced that Margaret Hansen and Arthur Brasill have resigned from the Finance Committee. The Board offered its gratitude for their service. Plymouth County Commissioners – Mr. Finglas reviewed the meeting schedule for the County Commissioners to discuss the Health Insurance Trust.
Item III New Business: Set Meeting Dates for March, April & May – The Board agreed to meet on March 7, 14 and 21, 2006; April 4, 11 and 25, 2006 and May 1, 2, 16 and 23, 2006.
Item IV Old Business Review Applications for PCH Utilization Comm. – Mr. McSweeney stepped away from the table. Mr. Finglas distributed a sample organizational chart for the Utilization Committee. The Board reviewed the 15 applications and discussed the composition of the committee. The Board discussed possible subcommittees. The Utilization Committee would determine the number of members on each subcommittee. Mr. Finglas recommended that the subcommittees report to the Utilization Committee Chairman who would report to the Board of Selectmen from time to time. Chairman Gallivan felt a 15-member committee may be too large. He suggested that the Board review the
applications and rank them. The top ranked individuals will be appointed to the committee.
Mr. McSweeney returned to the table.
Item V One-Day Liquor Licenses: Janice Bierwert of Hanson on Saturday, March 4, 2006 from 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a retirement party.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Coletta to approve a one-day liquor license to Janice Bierwert, Hanson on Saturday, March 4, 2006 from 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a retirement party. Voted 5 – 0
Carolyn Pickett of Rockland on Saturday, March 25, 2006, from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for a surprise – birthday.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve a one-day liquor license to Carolyn Pickett of Rockland on Saturday, March 25, 2006, from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for a surprise – birthday. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI Resignation - Kate Gallivan submitted her resignation from the Government Study Committee. The Board discussed filling the position with another member of the Finance Committee. Mr. McSweeney will check with the Government Study Committee to determine whether a replacement is warranted.
MOTION by Coletta, second by Colclough to accept with regret Kate Gallivan’s resignation from the Government Study Committee. Voted 5 – 0
Item VII Approve Minutes Regular and Executive Session minutes of January 24, 2006. Mrs. Coletta requested the regular session minutes be amended as follows:
Item II Review Roles & Responsibilities: Line 7 delete the word “reference” and in its place insert “informational only and refer to the Town Administrator Act. Line 8 – delete “conduct” and insert “prepare” and insert after ..the evaluation .. “and review same with a member of the relevant body” .
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the January 24, 2006 regular session minutes as amended and approve the Executive Session minutes which will not be released until the matter is resolved. Voted 5 – 0
The Board discussed the evaluation process. Mr. Finglas indicated that he has already completed a few of the evaluations. Mrs. Coletta pointed out that the contractual obligations for both the police and fire chief require the Board participate in the evaluation. Mr. McSweeney offered to discuss the evaluations with the Chiefs.
MOTION by Coletta, second by Colclough to authorize Mr. McSweeney to discuss the evaluations with the Police Chief and Fire Chief. Voted 5 – 0
Item V III Committee Reports – Government Study Committee – Mr. McSweeney reported that the committee met with the Board of Health to discuss turning the Transfer Station over to the DPW if and when it is created. The committee will be hosting several speakers on Wednesday, February 15th regarding the creation of a DPW. Street Safety Committee – Mr. McSweeney reported the Street Safety Committee meeting had been cancelled. MMA – Mr. Egan reported on the Annual MMA meeting and provided the Board members with a copy of a report he received from one of the seminars. Drainage Committee – Mr. Colclough reported the committee met and reorganized. He
was elected chairman and Gordon Coyle is the vice-chairman. Police Station Building Committee – Mr. Gallivan indicated that the committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, February 15th.
Cub Scout invite to the Blue & Gold Banquet - Mr. Gallivan indicated that he would not be available to attend the Blue and Gold Banquet. Mr. McSweeney volunteered to attend.
Item IX Executive Session - Chairman Gallivan announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under item #3 – strategies regarding union negotiations or litigation.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to go into executive session under item #3. Roll Call – Colclough aye, Coletta aye, Gallivan aye, McSweeney aye and Egan aye. Voted 5 – 0.
9:50 p.m. Brief Recess – Mr. Finglas left the meeting.
10:07 p.m. Returned to open session
MOTION by Coletta, second by Egan to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
10:07 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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