Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
December 19, 2006
Present: Christopher Colclough, Mark Gallivan (late), Jesse McSweeney and James Armstrong. James Egan, Absent. Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:32 p.m. Chairman McSweeney called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Allegiance, read the announcements and upcoming meetings.
7:37 p.m. Mark Gallivan arrived.
Item I Police Sergeant Appointment – Chief Savage was present and informed the Board that the promotion of Joseph Yakavonis from Sergeant to Lieutenant created a vacancy for a sergeant. The assessment process started in June in which candidates were tested. The individuals who passed the exam moved to the next stage which was an assessment center. After reviewing the results of the assessment center and based on the recommendation of the assessment panel, Chief Savage recommended to the Town Administrator that Officer Michael
Casey be promoted to Sergeant. Mr. Finglas commended the assessment process. He indicated that he had also reviewed the information and after discussions with Chief Savage, recommended to the Board that Officer Michael Casey be promoted to Sergeant.
MOTION by Colclough, second by Armstrong to promote Officer Michael Casey to the rank of Sergeant. Voted 4 – 0
Town Clerk Sandra Harris was present and swore Sergeant Casey into his new post. Sergeant Casey introduced his family and his wife Rachel pinned on his new badge. Several members of both the police and fire departments were present for the swearing in.
7:45 p.m. Brief Recess
7:47 p.m. Returned to Open Session
Chief Savage informed the Board that due to Sergeant Casey’s promotion, a vacancy in the patrol force has now been created. The Chief indicated that he has four candidates and requested the Board place him on the agenda in January for the appointment.
Item II Heart Safe Community Designation – Fire Chief Hoyt informed the Board that the Town has been designated as a Heart Safe Community. He introduced Fred Fowler of E.M.S. Region V of the Department of Public Health. Mr. Fowler explained the process necessary to achieve the designation. He informed the Board that several Town and School employees have been trained and certified in CPR and the use of the AED. He explained the importance of immediate notification of 911, early CPR and defribulation as means to saving lives. Mr. Fowler thanked several members of the Fire Department and Town staff for their efforts in achieving the designation. Mr. Fowler presented Chairman McSweeney with a citation along with road signage indicating the Town
designation. Chief Hoyt thank Mr. Fowler and introduced Dr. Sylvester of Brockton Hospital who has worked with the Town on behalf of the Heart Safe Community project. The Chief also gave special thanks to training personnel, Keith Wilson and Lt. Jerry Thompson.
Item III Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas indicated that he signed for week December 7, 2006 Payroll Warrant #23 in the amount of $145,378.41; Expense 23 - $30,424.96; Expense 23A - $31,736.01. For week December 14, 2006 his signed Payroll Warrant 24 in the amount of $104,150.11; Expense 24 - $618,813.93; Expense 24A - $17,411,62 and Expense 24B - $16,437.95. Projects – Mr. Finglas indicated that several projects are moving forward. The drainage at School Street is on going. The roof replacement at the Library/Senior Center has commenced. The Crooker Place project is moving swiftly. Additional debris has been uncovered and will be removed. The budgets process is
moving along. Mr. Finglas wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Item IV New Business - License Renewals
Liquor Licenses – 14 – 58 Liquors; Cahill and Driscoll; Connie’s Restaurant; Hanson American Legion; Hanson Athletic Association; Hanson Tavern; House of Pizza; Keeoffi, Inc.; Matilda’s Inc.; Myette’s Country Store; Olde Hitching Post Restaurant; P.K.R. Corp.; Pina Inc. Sahiyog Corp.; Stinger’s Family Restaurant; and Tedeschi Food Shops.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Armstrong to renew 16 Liquor Licenses as printed.
Voted 4 – 0
Live Entertainment – Cahill and Driscoll and Stinger’s Family Restaurant.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Armstrong to renew 2 Live Entertainment Licenses as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Automatic Amusements - Cahill and Driscoll; Hanson American Legion; Hanson Athletic Association; Hanson Bowladrome, Hanson Tavern; Matilda’s Inc.; Pina Inc. and Stinger’s Family Restaurant.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Armstrong to renew 8 Automatic Amusement Licenses as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Sunday Licenses - Cahill and Driscoll; Hanson American Legion; Hanson Athletic Association; Hanson Tavern; Matilda’s Inc.; Pina Inc. and Stinger’s Family Restaurant.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Armstrong to renew 8 Sunday Entertainment Licenses as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Class II – 3W Comp. Inc. d/b/a Standish Motors, Auto Express; Clean Car Automotive; Pep’s Rod Shop; Signature Sales; South Shore Imported Cars; Specialty Auto; and Wheels-n-deals.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Armstrong to renew 8 Class II Used Car Licenses as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Common Victuallers - Cahill and Driscoll; Charles Patrick Landry Café Deli; Connie’s Restaurant; Dave’s Dogs; Dunkin Donuts Liberty Street, Dunkin Donuts Main Street, Expresso’s Pizza; Hanson American Legion; Hanson Athletic Association; Hanson Bowladrome; Hanson Tavern; Heidi’s Hollow; Hess Corporation; House of Pizza; Keeoffi, Inc.; Matilda’s Inc.; McDonalds; Myette’s Country Store; Olde Hitching Post Restaurant; P.K.R. Corp.; Pina Inc. Sahiyog Corp.; Sandy’s Coffee Corner; Shaw’s, Spiro’s II; Stinger’s Family Restaurant; Tedeschi Food Shops and The Golden Roll.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Armstrong to renew 28 Common Victuallers Licenses as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Lodging House – Hanson Country Manor 748 Whitman Street.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Armstrong to renew a Lodging House License for Hanson Country Manor. Voted 4 – 0
Limo Licenses – Concert Limousine 775 West Washington Street
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Armstrong to renew a Limousine license for Concert Limousine. Voted 4 – 0
Set Meeting Dates for January, February and March – Town Administrator Michael Finglas recommended that the Board and the Board agreed to schedule meetings on January 9 and 23; February 6 and 27; and March 13 and 27.
Item V Old Business - None Heard
Item V I Committee Reports - - Police Station Building Committee – Mr. Gallivan reported that the committee met earlier this evening with the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a slight change in the site plan regarding the storm water plans. The project is moving on schedule and on budget. Monponsett Pond – Mr. Colclough informed the Board that the committee has been experiencing quorum problems. The committee will discuss reducing the membership and forward its recommendation to the Board. Wetlands Bank – Mr. Colclough indicated that he attended the Wetlands Bank hearing last week. It was very informative. The plan is to convert upland to
wetlands. He inquired as to the impact of truck traffic. The contractor will not be removing soil from the site, but will be redistributed the soil on the site. He was informed that this will not create a mosquito breeding ground, but result in the just the opposite. Due to the large number of questions, the meeting was continued. Police Station Building – Mr. Gallivan informed the Board that the next meeting of the building committee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Capital Improvement – Mr. McSweeney reported that he and Mr. Egan met with representatives of the Capital Improvement Committee and School Committee to inspect the Maquan School boiler and elevator (lift). Mr. McSweeney indicated that both need to be addressed. MMA – Mr. Armstrong reminded the Board that annual MMA meeting is set for January 12 and 13, 2007. He requested that the Board
appointment a designee to vote at the Annual Meeting.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Colclough to designate Chairman McSweeney and Mr. Armstrong as the Town’s designee. Voted 4 – 0
Mr. Finglas recognized Mr. Gallivan efforts and hard work on the Police Station Building project. He pointed out the Mr. Gallivan has spent a lot of time on the project.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:22 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
Meredith Marini
Approved and Voted 4 – 0 – 1 Egan
January 23, 2007
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