Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
March 21, 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 period ending March 18th, Payroll #37 in the amount of $96,936.63; Expense warrant #37 - $34,144.23; Expense Warrant 37A - $16,271.45; and Expense warrant 37B - $49,922.76. Mr. Finglas indicated that he would complete his report when the Board discusses the budget.
Item II Joint Pole Relocation Hearing - Mass. Electric has requested a pole relocation at Pole 40, Franklin Street in front of President Titanium.
MOTION by McSweeney, second Egan to open hearing. Voted 4 – 0
Mass. Electric representative, Aileen Darios informed the Board that President Titanium is expanding and has upgraded its electrical service. The upgrade will require a service change, which will need to be fed from a different pole. President Titanium’s service is currently run from the pole located by the Transfer Station.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to close hearing. Voted 4 – 0
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to approve the joint pole relocation as outline in Plan 2006 – 17. Voted 4 – 0
Item III New Business: Town Administrator Search Discussion – Chairman Gallivan announced that on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 the Governor signed the Special Act creating the Town Administrator’s position in the Town of Hanson. He reviewed the process by which the Act was accepted. The Board discussed filling the position. Mr. Egan pointed out the complexity of the situation citing the fact that while Mr. Finglas had been in the Executive Secretary, he has been performing many of the duties of the Town Administrator as instructed by the Board. He did not see the benefit of advertising the position. He recommended that Board appoint Mr. Finglas. He commended Mr. Finglas for his service to the
Town and felt he was doing a great job. Mr. McSweeney complimented Mr. Finglas on job he has done for the Town. Mr. McSweeney pointed out that while creating the Town Administrator position, it has been his intention that the position would be advertised. Mr. Colclough and Chairman Gallivan agreed that the position should be advertised in order to maintain an open process. They also agreed that Mr. Finglas has done a great job and will most likely be the most qualified candidate.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to post the Town Administrator position and appoint a search committee for discussion
The Board further discussed the merits of advertising the position and the creation of the committee.
Moved to the vote. Roll Call – Colclough aye, Gallivan aye, McSweeney aye and Egan nay. Voted 3 – 1.
Mr. Finglas pointed out that the Town Administrator Act is now in place and requested an interim appointment as Acting Town Administrator.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to appoint Mr. Finglas Acting Town Administrator effectively immediately for discussion.
The Board discussed the need for a new contract and term to accommodate for a search process.
MOTION by Egan, second by McSweeney to amend Mr. McSweeney motion to be subject to contract negotiations with Mr. Gallivan, Voted 4 – 0
Moved to vote Mr. McSweeney motion as amended. Voted 4 – 0
Chairman Gallivan indicated that he would work with Mr. Finglas on the contract and report back to the Board on March 28th. He requested a short meeting of the Board be posted for Tuesday, March 28th to discuss search committee options and Mr. Finglas’ contract.
Set Polling Hours – Town Clerk Sandra Harris requested the Board set the polling hours on Saturday, May 20, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to set the polling hours on Saturday,
May 20, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Voted 4 – 0
Item IV Old Business - Review Annual Town Meeting Articles & Review Budget – Chairman Gallivan requested the matters be tabled until the next meeting and after the Board receives the Finance Committees recommendations. Matters tabled.
Item V Appointment: - March Renewals:
Animal Control – Bernard Delory Expire 3/31/07
Registrar of Voters – William Strait Expire 3/31/09
Veteran’s Agent – Robert Arsenault Expire 3/31/07
Vet. Burial Agent – Robert Arsenault Expire 3/31/07
Vet. Graves Off. – Robert Arsenault Expire 3/31/07
Asst. Vets Agent – Dana Larsen Expire 3/31/07
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to reappoint Bernard Delory Animal Control – Bernard Delory term to expire 3/31/07; Veteran’s Agent – Robert Arsenault term to expire 3/31/07; Vet. Burial Agent – Robert Arsenault term to expire 3/31/07; Vet. Graves Off. – Robert Arsenault term to expire 3/31/07 and Asst. Vets Agent – Dana Larsen term to Expire 3/31/07. Voted 4 – 0
MOTION by Egan, second by Colclough to reappoint William Strait to the Board of Registrars – term to expire 3/31/09 Voted 4 – 0
Item VI Committee Reports - Government Study – Mr. McSweeney indicated that the committee met with the Water Commissioners to discuss the creation of a DPW. They will be meeting again in two weeks. Zoning By-law Committee – Mr. Egan reported that the committee is review several zoning by-law changes for consideration at the October Special Town Meeting. Police Station Building – Mr. Gallivan indicated that the committee has not met as it is waiting for a final estimate on the project. He anticipates a report from the architect to the Board of Selectmen at the April 4th meeting.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:47 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully submitted by,
Meredith Marini
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