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Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2007
Present: Christopher Colclough, Mark Gallivan, Jesse McSweeney and James Egan. James Armstrong, Absent. Also present Executive Assistant Meredith Marini. Town Administrator Michael Finglas absent.
7:32 p.m. Chairman McSweeney called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Allegiance, read the announcements and upcoming meetings. The Board observed a moment of silence for former Town Counsel John Vitale.
Item I Open Burning – Chief Hoyt was present to inform the public that Open Burning starts on Monday, January 15th and continues through April 30th. Permits will be available for purchase starting January 12th for $20.00. Only brush and prunings can be burned. No leaves or construction debris. The Chief informed the Board that due to the dry weather, there may be several days in which Open Burning will be suspended.
Item II Town Administrator’s Report – Mrs. Marini reported that the Crooker Place Clean-up is nearly complete. The roofing at the Senior Center has started and should be completed within two weeks. The Drainage Project at School Street is nearly complete. The departmental budgets which have been filed with the Town Administrator have been forwarded to the Finance Committee in an effort to avoid delays. Mr. Finglas will make his recommendations upon his return.
Item III Class II License renewal – Two Class II license renewals have been received late, Auction Pros 1605 Main St and D.J.C. Enterprises Inc. 169A Franklin St.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Colclough to renew the Class II license for Auction Pros at 1605 Main Street. Voted 4 – 0
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Colclough to renew the Class II license for D.J.C Enterprises at 169A Franklin Street. Voted 4 – 0
Item IV New Business Vote Private Way List – As a point of disclosure, Mr. Gallivan informed that the Board that he lives on Gray Lane which is on the Private Way Plow List. The following streets are on the list: Alden Way, Arthur Avenue, Arthur Street, Azalea Way, Boston Avenue, Briggs Street, Captain Nathaniel Drive, Charles Street, Cushman Street, Emory Street, Fallon Point Road, French Street, Gray Lane, Hanson Court, Hawthorne Street, Hill Road (Off Monponsett), Indian Head Pond Development, Lakeside Road, Leon Court, Ocean Avenue Ext., Pearl Street, Pine Grove Colony, Rollercoaster Raod, Santos Court, Snow Street, Spofford Avenue, Station Street, Stringer Lane, Union Park Street, Valley Forge Road, Village Road, Wilbur Avenue, Wilkie Terrace – Entrances only, William Way, Woodbine Avenue ext. and Woodman Terrace.
MOTION by Egan, second by Colclough to approve the Private Way Plow list as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Item V One Day Liquor Licenses Erin Burrows of 143 Rosewood Drive, Hanson has requested a one day liquor license for Saturday, January 27, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to Midnight for a surprise birthday party.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Colclough to approve the one-day liquor license as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Item VI Committee Reports – Fire Chief Search Committee – Mr. Gallivan reported that the committee held first meeting on Thursday. The committee elected him as Chairman and Chief Hoyt as its secretary and vice-chairman. The committee reviewed the job descriptions from Kingston, Whitman & Hanson. Mr. Gallivan conveyed the Board’s charge to the Search Committee. The Committee will review the qualifications. Mr. Gallivan is hopeful the committee can find a qualified candidate from within the department. Police Station Building Committee –Mr. Egan reported that the building project is going “swimmingly”. The roof is on and the windows are in. The building is weather tight. The
project is on time and on budget. Mr. Gallivan thanked the other Town Departments for their positive responses to the project. They have been helpful and efficient. Mr. Egan thanked the Zoning Board of Appeals for working with the committee on a revision to the site plan.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:05 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
Approved and Voted 4 – 0 – 1 Armstrong
January 23, 2007
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