Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2006
Present: Christopher Colclough , Mark Gallivan, Jesse McSweeney and James Egan. Also present Executive Secretary Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:36 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 Soil Removal Permit Hearing - Robert Brady of Southeastern Development has requested a Soil Removal Permit from Azalea Way, Hemlock Hills Estates.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to open hearing. Roll Call – Colclough aye, Gallivan aye, McSweeney aye and Egan aye. Voted 4 – 0.
Town Planner Noreen O’Toole presented the Board with the subdivision plan and introduced Mr. Brady. Ms. O’Toole pointed out that the soil removal permit is a “by-right” permit, but recommended that a hearing be held in order to inform the abutters. All sixteen abutters have been notified. Ms. O’Toole indicated that the soil removal is incidental to construction. The subdivision plan has been approved by the Planning Board. Mr. Messier of 164 Cross Street inquired regarding as to the amount of soil to be removed and the impact of drainage. Ms. O’Toole indicated that 8,000 square feet of soil would be removed and the drainage issues have been addressed with the Planning Board and Conservation.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to close the hearing. Roll Call – Colclough aye, Gallivan aye, McSweeney aye and Egan aye. Voted 4 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to grant the soil removal permit to Robert Brady of Southeastern Development. Voted 4 – 0.
Item II Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that he signed warrants for period ending April 6, 2006 Payroll 40 in the amount of $100,205.35; Expense 40 - $444,262.64; Expense 40A - $18,867.23. Mr. Finglas indicated that he would be submitting a monthly report as Town Administrator and presented the Board his first report for the month of March. He briefly reviewed the report. Town Meeting Warrant – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the School Committee has requested that an article be added to the warrant under the capital improvement plan for major renovations to the Maquan School. The School Committee is aware the funding in not available for the 2007 fiscal year, but wanted to put the Town on notice for next year as
they intend to move forward with a debt exclusion. Police Station – Mr. Finglas recommended the Board not place a debt exclusion question on the ballot in light of the fact that there is not a definite figure for the cost of the project. Sub-bids are scheduled to open on Wednesday, April 12 and the general contracting bids will be open on April 19th.
Item III New Business: -Approve Disclosures – Chief Savage and Chief Hoyt have submitted disclosures setting forth their participation on the Town Administrator Search committee.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to approve the Disclosure of Financial Interest as required by G.L.C 268A sec. 19 for Chief Edward Savage and Chief Allen Hoyt as it relates to their participation on the Town Administrator Search Committee. Voted 4 – 0
Town Administrator Search – The Finance Committee indicated that James Tuffo will serve as its representative on the Town Administrator Search Committee.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to appoint James Tuffo to the Town Administrator Search Committee. Voted 4 – 0
Whitman VFW Poppy Drive – The Whitman VFW has requested permission to conduct its annual Poppy Drive from May 5th – 7th at Shaws Supermarket.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to grant the Whitman VFW permission to conduct its annual Poppy Drive from May 5th to May 7th. Voted 4 – 0
Item IV Old Business Review Budget – Mr. Finglas reported that the Finance Committee anticipates posting its budget recommendations on Wednesday, April 12th.
Item V One-Day Liquor Licenses Michelle Warmington of Halifax has requested a One-Day Liquor License for Saturday, April 29th from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a First Communion party.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve a one day liquor license to Michelle Warmington of Halifax for Saturday, April 29th from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Voted 4 – 0
Item VI Committee Reports Town Administrator Search – Mr. Egan reported that the committee met earlier in the evening and organized. The next meeting is April 27th. Government Study Committee – Mr. McSweeney indicated that the committee met with the Water Commissioners. He anticipates future meetings with the Water Commissioners.
MOTION by Egan, second Colclough to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:27 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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