Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
March 14, 2006
Present: Christopher Colclough , Mark Gallivan, Jesse McSweeney and James Egan. Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:35 p.m. Chairman Gallivan called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge Allegiance. He read the Public Announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Executive Secretary’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that he signed warrants for March 14, 2006 Payroll warrant 36 - $119,713.45; Expense warrant 36 -$1,706,767.49; Expense 36A - $22,330.01 and Expense 36B - $7,422.19. PCH Security update – Mr. Finglas indicated that he met with both the Police and Fire Chiefs to discuss securing the hospital property. He has solicited figures for boarding the windows with additional chain link to prevent access to the building. He anticipated the figure to be under $10,000.00. Utility budget – Mr. Finglas reported that he has been gathering figures from different suppliers for electricity which could reduce electric costs by 6 –
16%. Police Station – Mr. Finglas met with the engineer from the Police Station building project and the Zoning Board’s review engineer. He indicated most of the issues have been resolved. Budget Review – Mr. Finglas reviewed the budget book with the Board and explained he did not recommend any new positions. As an alternative budget he allowed for salary increases only with no increase in the expense lines.
Item II Old Business - Review Applications for PCH Utilization Comm. – Mr. McSweeney stated that he did not feel he would be in conflict in participating in the appointment of the committee. The Board discussed whether a Board member should serve on the committee. After lengthy discussion the Board determined a Selectman would not sit on the committee. The Board discussed the composition of the committee. Mr. Egan felt all 15 candidates should be appointed. Mr. McSweeney concurred. Mr. Colclough and Chairman Gallivan felt a 15 member committee was too large. Mr. Finglas explained that the committee would most likely break into subcommittees.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to appoint all fifteen candidates to the Plymouth County Hospital Utilization Committee until a report of recommendation is submitted to the Board of Selectmen. Nancy Cappellini 3 Holmes St.; Brian Clemons 399 High St.: Joel Clemons 417 High St.; Thomas Costley 125 Nina Dr., Gordon Coyle 57 Liberty St., Wilbur Danner 445 State St.; Donald Ferguson 1114 E. Washington St.; Kathleen Marini 181 Union St.; Robert O’Brien 1003 Monponsett St.; Michael Parker 160 High St.; Leslie Prario 181 Holmes St.; Jean Marie Smith 681 Pleasant St.; David Soper 176 High St.; Robin Sparda-Curran 23 Monroe St.; and Robert Sutter 264 Brook Street. Voted 4- 0.
Item III New Business: Review Annual Town Meeting Articles – The Board briefly reviewed that Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles as presented under warrant title Draft 3/14/06. Chairman Gallivan read each article as outlined on the corresponding spreadsheet. The Board agreed to discuss the article at a later meeting.
Hanson Cub Scouts request for Fishing Derby - Julie Nihan of the Hanson Cub Scouts submitted a request to use the Town Hall pond for their annual fishing derby on June 11, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the Cub Scouts’ request for a Fishing Derby on June 11, 2006. Voted 4 – 0
Disclosure of Conservation Comm. Member David Harris – Mr. Harris submitted a Disclosure relative to the construction of the new police station. Mr. Harris states that he is an abutter to the project and my have to participate in decisions regarding the project due to quorum issues. Mr. Harris also indicated that he has no financial interest in the project.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to accept Mr. Harris’ disclosure in accordance with Mass. General Laws, Chapter 268A, section 19. Voted 4 – 0.
Item IV One Day Liquor License - The Board received a request from Charlotte Stevens of Hanson for a one day liquor license on Sunday, March 26th from 12:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. for a surprise Baby Shower.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve a one day liquor license to Charlotte Stevens of Hanson on Sunday, March 26th. Voted 4 – 0
Item V Resignation Sean Chrisman has submitted his resignation from the Conservation Commission effective March 10th.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to accept with regret Mr. Chrisman’s resignation from the Conservation Commission. Voted 4 – 0.
Item VI Committee Reports - Police Station Building – Mr. Gallivan indicated that the project is moving along.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0.
9:02 p.m. Meeting Adjourn
Respectfully submitted by
Meredith Marini
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