Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
August 22, 2006
Present: Mark Gallivan, Jesse McSweeney, James Egan and James Armstrong. (Christopher Colclough absent). Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Police Lt. Joseph Yakavonis Swearing In – Chief Savage introduced Lt. Yakavonis and his family. The Chief indicated that the Board officially appointed Lt. Yakavonis on August 8, 2006. Town Clerk Sandra Harris performed the swearing in. Representative Dan Webster presented Lt. Yakavonis with a citation. Several members of the police and fire departments were present to witness the swearing in and congratulate Lt. Yakavonis.
Item II Liquor License Transfer – Paul Behan of Village Mini Mart to Mukesh Patel, Sahiyog Corp. Braintree, Massachusetts
MOTION by Egan, second by Gallivan to open the Transfer of Liquor License hearing. Voted 4 – 0
Attorney Edward Boyle introduced the parties. After several years in Town Mr. Behan is retiring. Mr. Patel has no plans to change the present business. Attorney Boyle indicated that Mr. Patel has been in the liquor sales business for 20 years and owns Muckey’s Corp. in Pembroke. Mr. Patel will spend most of his time at the Village Mini Mart. He has never had a problem with other liquor licenses.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Armstrong to close the hearing. Voted 4 – 0
Mr. Finglas pointed out that there were discrepancies in the name of the licensee. Mr. Patel indicated that the license will be held by Sahiyog Corp., d/b/a Village Mini Mart.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Egan to approve the liquor license transfer as amended. Voted 4 – 0
Item III Town Administrator’s Report- – Mr. Finglas reported that for period ending August 10th he signed Payroll Warrant #6 in the amount of $116,207.80, Expense Warrant 6 - $22,027.89; Expense 6A - $14,089.98. For period ending August 17th he signed Payroll warrant 7 in the amount of $101,967.41; Expense Warrant 7 - $520,037.34; Expense Warrant 7A - $17,803.87 and Expense Warrant 7B - $156,579.10. Plymouth County Hospital – Mr. Finglas indicated the he was waiting for a report from the Board of Health regarding the asbestos prior to drafting the invitation to bid. Mosquito Spraying – Mr. Finglas reported that mosquito spraying is scheduled to start this
evening south of Rt. 495 and move toward Hanson over the next few days. The Board of Health is following the guidelines issued by the State relative to closing of fields. The Board of Health does not recommend closing the fields. They recommend everyone stay inside between dusk and dawn. DPW – Mr. Finglas has been working with Chairman McSweeney on the DPW act.
Item IV New Business - Set Meeting Schedule for September, October, November & December - By consensus the Board agreed to meet on September 12 and 26, October 2, 17 and 24; November 14 and 28 and December 5 and 19.
Item V Old Business DPW Discussion – The Board reviewed the draft DPW special act. Mr. Egan indicated that he saw advantages in both elected and appointed. Mr. Armstrong felt the two at large positions should be appointed. Mr. Gallivan was uncomfortable with a member of the Board of Selectmen acting as a DPW Commissioner due to the workload of both positions. He doesn’t like to vest too much responsibility in too few Board members from the Selectmen, Planning and Board of Health. The Board discussed various compositions of the appointed positions and representation from Planning, Board of Health, Selectmen, Parks and Fields
and Recreation. After a lengthy discussion, by consensus, the Board agreed to have all five DPW Commissioners appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Board discussed drafting a policy relative to the appointment process. Mr. Armstrong requested input from the Board of Health and Planning Board relative to the individuals who would be appointed on their behalf. Mr. Finglas to get input from Parks and Fields and Recreation as well. The Board agreed to re-draft the Act by removing Section 3 for a five member DPW Commission appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Further discussion on the matter was tabled until September 12th.
Close October Special Town Meeting Warrant –
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Egan to close the warrant. Voted 4 – 0
Item VI Committee Reports - Police Station – Mr. Gallivan reported that the foundation has been poured and the steel has been erected. The project is on target. Mr. Egan has voted the new vice-chairman to replace Peg Hanson who resigned from the committee. Emergency Communication Committee – Mr. Armstrong reported he attended his first meeting. Phoenix Comm. – Mr. Egan reported there is a meeting on Wednesday at the High School.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Egan to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
9:29 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully submitted
Meredith Marini
Approved and Voted 3 – 0
November 14, 2006
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