Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
May 30, 2006
Present: James Armstrong, Christopher Colclough , Mark Gallivan, Jesse McSweeney and James Egan. Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:36 p.m. Chairman Gallivan called the meeting to order and lead the Pledge Allegiance. He reported that fire department is currently at the scene of a fire at the Plymouth County Hospital. He also read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
7:40 p.m. Brief Recess
7:43 p.m. Back in session
Item I Reorganize the Board – Mr. Gallivan announced that the board needed to re-organize and welcomed James Armstrong as the new member.
Nominations for Chairman. Nomination by Egan, second by Colclough for Jesse McSweeney as chairman. Voted 5 – 0
Nominations for Vice-Chairman. Nomination by Gallivan, second by Colclough for James Egan as Vice-Chairman. Voted 5 – 0
Nominations for Clerk. Nomination by Gallivan, second by Colclough for James Armstrong as Clerk. Voted 5 – 0
Item II Report from Town Administrator Search Comm. – Mr. Egan presented the following report of the Town Administrator Search Committee:
On March 21st 2006 the Hanson Board of Selectmen created a Town Administrator Search Committee (TASC) comprised of: Police Chief Edward Savage, Fire Chief Allen Hoyt, Finance Committee Chairman James Tuffo, and Board of Selectmen members Jesse McSweeney and James Egan. The express purpose of the TASC was to conduct a search for a person to fill the newly created position of Hanson Town Administrator.
The TASC met for the first time on April 11, 2006, organized itself (J. Egan, Chairman; Al Hoyt, secretary), and set out a process by which to conduct its business. Special care was exercised that the TASC would operate within the Open Meeting Law as interpreted by the District Attorney of Plymouth County.
The position of Hanson Town Administrator was advertised in the Boston Globe, Bostonworks.com and the Beacon website. A total of twenty-one applications were received by the TASC for review. Over three meetings the TASC discussed, in executive session, the relative merits of the 21 applications. Four applications were designated for the purpose of initial interviews scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2006 beginning at 9 AM.
From the time that the four candidates were informed of their progress to the initial interview stage, one candidate accepted a similar position elsewhere and a second candidate withdrew his application.
On Saturday, May 20, 2006 the TASC interviewed the remaining two candidates. The TASC decided to present both candidates to the Board of Selectmen on May 30, 2006 and both candidates were informed and invited to the May 30 Board of Selectmen meeting. On May 24th one of the remaining two candidates withdrew his application.
Tonight the TASC presents the name of Michael Finglas to the Board of Selectmen for its consideration to fill the position of Hanson Town Administrator.
Respectfully submitted,
James A. Egan
TASC Chairman
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Colclough to accept the report of the Search Committee for discussion.
Mr. Gallivan indicated that he was pleased with the number of candidates who applied and that the process was open. The fact the one of the four candidates was hired by another community speaks to the caliber of candidates. Mr. Armstrong indicated that he will abstain from the vote on the report as he just joined the Board.
Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Armstrong)
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Colclough to appoint Michael Finglas as Town Administrator for discussion.
Mr. Gallivan was very happy with the working relationship Mr. Finglas has created with the Board and all the other departments. He pointed out the improved productivity and administration of the Town. Mr. McSweeney echoed Mr. Gallivan sentiments and thanked Mr. Finglas for his work.
Voted 5 – 0
By consensus the Board assigned Mr. Gallivan to negotiate a contract with Mr. Finglas.
Mr. Finglas thanked the Board and the staff for their support.
Item III – Plymouth County Hospital Fire – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that at 5:00 p.m. a fire was reported at the Plymouth County Hospital. Crews from Hanson and several surrounding communities were working the fire. Mr. Finglas has arranged a meeting with the Fire Chief, Police Chief and Building Inspector at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning to get a full report on the cause and investigation.
Item IV – Town Administrator Report – Mr. Finglas reported that on May 18 he signed Payroll Warrant 46 in the amount of $81,375.00; Expense 46 - $71,876.43; Expense 46A - $19,593.47. On May 25th he signed Payroll Warrant 47 in the amount of $155,286.43; Expense Warrant 47 - $77,979.30
Item III New Business - A. Approve Appropriation Transfers in accordance with Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006. Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the Legislature has approved the transfer of funds between budget lines during the last two months of the fiscal year without the necessity of Town Meeting vote. The total amount to could not exceed 3% or $5,000 of any given budget.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Egan to accept Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2006. Voted 5 – 0
B. Police Station Contract – Mr. Finglas presented, for the Board’s signature, the contract for A.P. Whitaker – the general contract for the new police station.
Item IV Old Business - Chairman McSweeney requested a list of committee assignments for the Board members.
Item V Licenses – One Day Liquor – Camp Kiwanee
A. Thomas Davis, Whitman – Sat., June 3rd 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Wedding Reception
B. Linda Dixon, Plympton – Sat. June 10th 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Graduation party
C. Lisa Haskins, Whitman – Sat., June 17th 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Wedding Reception
D. Lynne Reale, Hanson – Sat. June 24th 2:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Graduation Party
E. Nathan Bramhall, Burlington, VT – Sun, June 25th 1– 4:00 p.m. - Music Festival
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve the liquor licenses as printed. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI Approve Minutes:
Reg. Session – March 14, 2006
Reg. Session – April 25, 2006
Reg. Session – May 1, 2006
MOTION by Gallivan, second Colclough to accepted the minutes of March 14, 2006, April 25, 2006 and May 1, 2006 as printed. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Armstrong)
Item VII Committee Reports - Mr. Armstrong reported that there is a High School Building committee meeting on June 8th. Police Station Building – Mr. Gallivan indicated that the building committee is pleased with A.P. Whitaker, pointing out that they were the same contractor who worked on the Town Hall renovations. Mr. Gallivan also indicated that the fill at the Plymouth County Hospital is being tested for possible use at the Police Station site. Government Study – Mr. McSweeney indicated that the committee was finalizing its recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for presentation on June 13th. Mr.
Finglas informed the Board that Mr. Sutter would like to give a minority report on June 13th. The Board agreed that discussion regarding the Government study report should be made at a future meeting. The Board would just be receiving the report on June 13th.
Adjournment
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Armstrong to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
8:15 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
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