Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
May 16, 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. After the reading of the upcoming meeting schedule, Mr. Egan indicated that the Town Administrator Search Committee will be conducting preliminary interviews on Saturday, May 20th. He requested the Selectmen’s Meeting of May 23rd be changed to May 30th. The date change would allow the search committee time to do the background checks and the Board of Selectmen would be able to schedule candidate interviews on May 30th. The Board agreed to the schedule change.
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that for the period April 29, 2006 he signed payroll warrant 43 in the amount of $87,514.55; Expense 43 - $162,371.83; Expense 43A – $15,411.11; Expense 43B - $18,361.44. For period ending May 4, 2006 Payroll Warrant 44 - $98,768.78; Expense 44 - $2,493,896.28; Expense 44A - $17,797.62; Expense 44B - $9,237.19. Period ending May 11, 2006 – Payroll Warrant 45 - $134,694.65; Expense 45 - $218,293.78 and Expense 45A - $29,479.30.
Mr. Finglas indicated that the Plymouth County Hospital board up is nearly complete and anticipated completion by the end of the week. He informed the Board that he delegated Phil Clemons as the coordinator for the Crooker Place clean up. Mr. Clemons will be working directly with Town Engineer, Al Hanscom and Joan Pierce from Fisheries and Wildlife. Mr. Finglas pointed out that work could not commence until July 1st when the funding would be available. Chairman Gallivan requested that the bids be prepared in advance of July 1st.
Mr. Finglas highlighted the Conservation Commission’s request for a transfer from the Notice of Intend line is on the agenda. The request is for office furniture and he recommended approval of the request. He noted that $47,000.00 is currently in the account.
Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the Department of Revenue approved the additional funding for the Police Station Project. He has received the acceptance of notice of award from the contractor, A.P. Whitaker as well as their performance bond. He noted that a pre-construction meeting was scheduled for Friday, May 19th.
Item II New Business Mass. Electric – Joint Pole Relocation hearings – Massachusetts Electric submitted Plan 2006-36 for the relocation of four poles along West
Washington Street and Franklin Street.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to open the hearing. Voted 4 – 0
Mass. Electric Aileen Darios was present and reported the relocations are necessary for the reconstruction of the Rt. 27 and Rt. 14 intersection. All the abutters were notified but none were present. Ms. Darios indicated that the telephone company would be the last utility off the pole.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to close the hearing. Voted 4 – 0
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to approve the Joint Pole relocation as outlined on Plan 2006-36. Voted 4 – 0
Set Meeting Dates for June, July & August – By consensus the Board agreed to meet on
June 13th, June 27th, July 18th, August 8th and August 22nd.
Conservation Commission Request for NOI fund transfer – Mr. Finglas reported that the request is for the purchase of two office chairs in the amount of $620.00.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the Conservation Commission’s request to transfer $620.00 from the Notice of Intent fund for the purchase of office chairs. Voted 4 – 0
Item III Old Business Jesse McSweeney – Mr. McSweeney reported that he received the Ethics Commission’s decision relative to his participation in any Plymouth County Hospital discussions. The Ethics Commission has ruled that Mr. McSweeney should not participate in any way regarding the Hospital property. He may sit in the audience or leave the room. Mr. McSweeney has filed the decision in the Selectmen’s office and with the Town Clerk.
Item IV Licenses – One Day Liquor – Camp Kiwanee – Three requests for one day liquor licenses were received. Professional Bartending of Middleboro for Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight for a Comedy Night; Paulette Silvia of Hanson for Sunday, May 21, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a Graduation and Richard Ronan of Hanson for Saturday, May 27, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. for a Graduation Party.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the one-day liquor licenses as requested. Voted 4 – 0
Item V Committee Reports - Government Study Committee – Mr. McSweeney reported that the committee met again with the Water Commissioner and Highway Department relative to creation of a DPW. They will meet again on May 22nd. The Government Study Committee will be making a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, June 13th.
Item VI Thank You – Chairman Gallivan pointed out that this would be the last full meeting he would be conducting as Chairman. He thanked the Board members for their support throughout the year.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:05 p.m. Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted by
Meredith Marini
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