Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2006
Present: Mark Gallivan, Jesse McSweeney and James Egan. Christopher Colclough and James Armstrong absent. Also present Executive Assistant Meredith Marini. Town Administrator Michael Finglas absent.
7:30 p.m. Chairman McSweeney called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Allegiance, read the announcements and upcoming meeting
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mrs. Marini, in Mr. Finglas’ absence, reported that the new budget forms were forwarded to all the departments electronically. Budgets are due back to Mr. Finglas on December 8th.
Item II New Business –
A. Appointment to Fire Chief Search Comm. – Chairman McSweeney indicated that Mr. Armstrong had expressed interest in serving on the committee. Mr. Gallivan indicated that he would also like to serve as the Board’s representative due to his experience on the Executive Secretary and Town Administrator Search committees.
MOTION by Egan, second by McSweeney to appoint Mark Gallivan as the Board’s representative on the Fire Chief Search Committee. Voted 3 – 0
The Board discussed the applicants for the citizen at large position. Applications were received from three residents ~ Former full-time fire fighter James Pearson of 226 Brook Street, call fire fighter Dave Hanlon of 46 Fairwood Drive and retired Norwell fire fighter Kenneth Duty of 256 County Road. The Board thanked the individuals for applying. The Board discussed concern about appointing an individual who has worked or is currently working on the Fire Department. The Board felt someone with fire experience, but not directly associated with the Hanson Fire Department would be more appropriate.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Egan to appoint Kenneth Duty of 257 County Road to the Fire Chief Search Committee. Voted 3 – 0
Mrs. Marini informed the Board that the Finance Committee has not met to select a member of the Search Committee.
B. Release of Ch. 61 Forestry Land – Map 86, Lot 1B Franklin Street – The Board received a request from Mark and Linda Kingston of Rockland to release the Franklin Street parcel from Chapter 61 Forestry Land. Mrs. Marini indicated that all the Boards and committees have been notified regarding the request. Written responses were received from the Conservation Commission and the Board of Assessor. Both Boards recommended purchasing the property, but noted the purchase price of $1,050,001.00 is not financially feasible for the Town.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Egan to release the Franklin Street parcel shown on Assessors Map 86, Parcel 1B from Chapter 61 and the Town waives it right to first refusal. Voted 3 – 0
C. Appointment to Recreation Comm. – The Board received an application from Robert O’Brien 1003 Monponsett St. for appointment to the Recreation Commission to fill a vacancy which term expires June 30, 2009.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Egan to appoint Robert O’Brien of 1003 Monponsett Street to the Recreation Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2009. Voted 3 – 0
Item III Old Business - No old business was heard.
Item IV Resignations – The Board received a letter of resignation from Donald Ferguson from the Cemetery Commission. Mr. Ferguson’s term expires in May of 2009. Mr. Ferguson indicated that his personal business commitments may interfer with his ability to serve on the committee.
MOTION by Egan, second by Gallivan to accept with regret Mr. Ferguson’s resignation from the Cemetery Commission. Voted 3 – 0
Item V Accept Minutes: Due to absences the minutes of August 8 and October 24, 2006 were tabled.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Egan to accept as printed the regular session minutes of August 22, September 12 and October 2 and the Executive Session minutes of September 12, 2006. Voted 3 – 0
Item V I Committee Reports – Police Station Building – Mr. Gallivan reported that the police station project is on schedule. The Committee is very pleased with the contractor AP. Whitaker. Phoenix Group – Mr. Egan reported that the committee has scheduled two forums, one on November 20th for all the Massachusetts Superintendents and Administrators and one on Wednesday, November 29th for the public which will discuss and explain school financing and budgeting. He also indicated that the group is preparing a public service announcement for Cable T.V.
Item VII Executive Session – Chairman McSweeney announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Item 3 – Collective Bargaining or Litigation.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Egan to go into Executive Session under Item 3 Collective Bargaining or Litigation. Roll Call –Gallivan aye, McSweeney aye and Egan aye.
Voted 3 – 0.
8:00 p.m. Brief Recess
8:41 p.m. Return to open session
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Egan to adjourn. Voted 3 – 0
8:41 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
Approved 11/28/06 Voted 3 – 0 – 2
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