Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
July 10, 2007
Present: James Armstrong, James Egan, Jesse McSweeney and Christopher Colclough. Mark Gallivan absent. Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini.
7:35 p.m. Chairman Egan called the meeting to order and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that he signed the following warrants: Week ending June 14th Payroll Warrant 50 - $106,221.03, Expense 50 - $324,287.47, Expense 50A - $19,108.41; Week ending June 28th – Payroll Warrant 52 - $106,816.30, Expense 52 - $58,490.37; Week ending July 5 – Payroll Warrant 53 - $114,635.49, Expense 53 - $40,718.63, Expense 53A - $29,065.37 and Payroll Warrant 1 - $15,239.11, Expense 1 - $27,371.10; Week ending July 12th – Payroll Warrant 2 - $117,159.77, Expense 2 - $115,627.13, Expense 2A - $22,580.79 and Expense 2B - $65,539.80.
Mr. Finglas updated the Board on the Energy Challenge. He indicated that he received confirmation of the Town’s participation. Mr. Finglas thanked the Board and all the staff for their support during his recent loss.
Item II New Business. Review Town Administrator Act – Chairman Egan suggested that he and the Town Administrator go over the act prior to the Board’s discussion. The matter was tabled.
Request from Calvary Baptist Church – Pastor Tim Shafer has requested permission to use the Town Hall green for a “Block Party”. They would provide a free concert, food, a moonwalk. The Board agreed to the concept and requested additional information. Mr. Armstrong suggested the Board draft a policy for using Town owned land.
Bernardo’s Restaurant – Pledge Liquor License – Mr. Robert Cioffi submitted an application to Pledge his liquor license to North Abington Cooperative Bank. Mr. Finglas informed the Board that Pledging a license is necessary when financing or refinancing.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to grant the Pledge of License from Keeoffi Inc., d/b/a Bernardo Restaurant and Function Facility to North Abington Cooperative Bank. Voted 4 – 0
Concert Limousine – Mr. Gurney of 775 West Washington Street, has requested increasing his limousine license by two additional vehicles. Mrs. Marini informed the Board that Mr. Gurney has been granted a Special License by the ZBA for eight vehicles. Mr. Gurney currently has four vehicles on the road.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to grant Concert Limousine a license for two additional vehicles, a 1984 Ford Bus and a 1991 Champ Bus. Voted 4 – 0
Resignation - Stephanie McSweeney has submitted her resignation from the Housing Authority and the Private Way Oversight Committee effective immediately.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to accept with regret Mrs. McSweeney resignation from the Housing Authority and Private Way Oversight Committee. The Board commended Mrs. McSweeney for her years of service to the Town. Mr. McSweeney requested that he be authorized to sign the Thank You letter. Voted 4 – 0
Item IV Annual Re-appointments – Chief Savage provided a list of Auxiliary and Special Police Officers for reappointments. The Chief also requested that Michael Bearce be appointed as an auxiliary officer.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to reappoint the following auxiliary police officers with terms to expire June 30, 2008:
Nicholas Konarksi Patrick Faiella
Tracey Manter Andrew Gilbert
Brian Morse Richard Nawazelski
Daniel Blais Ronald Clark
And further appoint Michael Bearce as an Auxiliary Officer. Voted 4 – 0
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to re-appointment Christopher Lee as a Special Police Officer. Voted 4 – 0
Item V One-Day Liquor License – The following one-day liquor license requests were received:
April Bedard of Hanson for Sat., July 14th from 11 – 6 for a Wedding
Michael Walsh of Rockland for Sun., July 15th from 11 – 6 for a Family reunion
Rose Luongo of Norwell for Thurs., July 19th from 10 – 4 for a Company outing
Cindy Spellane of Hanover for Sat., July 21st from 5 – 11 p.m. for a Wedding
Bartending Services, Inc. of Middleboro for Sat., July 21st from 7 – Midnight for a Luau
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the one-day liquor licenses as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Item VI Committee Reports – None heard.
Item VII Maquan Assessment Committee – Mr. Finglas reported that the Finance Committee appointment Steve Amico to the committee and the Capital Improvement Committee member is John Norton. Mr. Finglas has placed a call the Dr. McEwan for the name of the School Committee’s representative and the status on the RFP.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:05 p.m. Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
Approved and Voted 4 – 0
July 24, 2007
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