Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
July 24, 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, lead the Pledge of Alliegence and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that he signed Expense Warrant 55 in the amount of $21,291.54; Expense 55A - $77,252.47. For period ending July 19th he signed Payroll Warrant 3 in the amount of $106,096; Expense 3A – $20,013.25; Expense 3B - $41,225.97; Expense 3C - $267,352.82. Period ending July 26th he signed payroll Warrant 4 in the amount of $112,281.37; Expense 4 - $56,928.43; Expense 4A - $20,628.28.
Mr. Finglas reported that Attorney Thomas expects to have the paperwork to the Board next month. Mr. Finglas indicated that Jim Tuffo and Patty Rich will be working with the Maquan School RFP Committee.
Conservation Agent – Mr. Finglas reported that the new conservation agent, Richard Vacca started last Monday. He comes to Hanson from Franklin. He is a resident of Carver.
Old Police Station – Mr. Finglas informed the Board that he has received several inquiries into the use of the old police station. The Board briefly discussed uses. Mr. McSweeney feels the building should be offered to Town Departments prior to offering it to others. Mr. Finglas indicated that local youth sports organizations are interested in the building. Additionally, the building needs to be secured and an inventory of surplus equipment needs to be compiled for advertising purposes.
Calendar – Mr. Finglas is working on a calendar for the upcoming budget year. The calendar will be completed by the next meeting.
Energy Challenge – Mr. Finglas has received confirmation regarding the Town’s participation in the Energy Challenge. He pointed out that Hanson is the smallest community to participate.
Item II New Business
Recreation Committee – Discussion of Gate - Recreation Chairman, Audrey Flanagan and member Bill Strait were present to discuss issues with the installation of a gate at the North end of Camp Kiwanee. Mrs. Flanagan pointed out that the Camp has experienced a lot of vandalism as of late. Residents of Woodman Terrace use the Camp road as a cut through to Indian Head Street. Mrs. Flanagan indicated that a gate had been in place for many years, but it had been damaged and removed a few years ago. Mr. Finglas indicated that the Board received a letter from a resident of Woodman Terrace who indicated that by-laws exist allowing the resident of Woodman to use the road. Mr. Finglas suggested that Town Counsel research
the matter.
Appointment to Recreation ~ The Board received two Applications ~ David Blauss of East Washington Street and Lenna Sweeney of Winter Street. The Board asked Mrs. Flanagan if the Recreation Commission had a preference. She said the Commission would be happy with either candidate.
Mr. Armstrong indicated that he has worked with both candidates and they are both very good. He felt the Mr. Blauss added to the history of the Commission following in his brother’s footsteps. He felt Mr. Blauss would bring more to the Commission with his building background. Mr. Colclough felt Mr. Blauss’ building expertise gives him the edge. Mr. McSweeney liked Ms. Sweeney’s letter and would like to see a new generation for the camp.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to appoint David Blauss to the Recreation Commission. Voted 2 – 2 Motion did not carry
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Egan to appoint Lenna Sweeney to the Recreation Commission. Voted 2 – 2 Motion did not carry.
The matter tabled until the next meeting.
Open October Special Town Meeting Warrant – Mrs. Marini indicated that the warrant should close on Friday, August 24th to allow her time to compile the articles for the Board’s review at the meeting on August 28th.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to open the October 2007 Special Town Meeting Warrant with a closing date of August 24th. Voted 4 – 0
Vote Borrowing for Septic Program – The Treasurer/Collector is scheduled to bond the Septic Loan program.
Mr. Colclough moved
1. that the Town shall issue a bond or bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $800,000 (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Chapters 29C and 111 of the General Laws and a vote of the Town passed May 7, 2007 (Article 8), for a community septic management loan program (the “Project”)
2. that in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds the Treasurer is authorized to issue an interim loan note or notes ( the “Notes”) from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $800,000;
3. that each Bond or Note shall be issued as a single registered security, and sold to the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust (the “Trust”) at a price determined pursuant to the Loan Agreement;
4. that the Treasurer is authorized to determine the date, the form, the maximum interest rate and the principal maturities of each Bond and Note, and to execute a Loan Agreement with the Trust with respect to the sale of the Bonds and Notes, such date, form and maturities and the specific interest rate or rates of the Bonds and Notes to be approved by a majority of the Board of Selectmen and the Treasurer and evidenced by their execution of the Bonds or Notes;
5. that all action taken to date by the Town and its officers and agents to carry out that Project and its financing, including the execution of any loan agreement by the Treasurer, are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed; and
6. that the Treasurer and the other appropriate Town Officials are each hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary and convenient to carry out the provision of this vote, including execution and delivery of the Loan Agreement and the Project approval certificate and Regulatory Agreement relating to the Project.
second by McSweeney . Voted 4 – 0
Item III Approve Minutes Regular Session minutes of June 19, 2007 and
July 10, 2007.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by McSweeney to approve the minutes of June 19, 2007 as printed. Voted 4 – 0
MOTION by Armstrong, second by McSweeney to approve the minutes of July 10, 2007 as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Item IV One Day Liquor Licenses - Several one day liquor license requests were received:
Noreen Plasse of E. Bridgewater for Saturday, Aug. 4th from 2 pm – 7 pm for a Wedding
Lisa Smith of Hanson for Saturday, Aug. 18th from 5 pm – 11 pm for a Wedding
Tina Mirabile of Newton for Saturday, Aug. 25th from 1 pm – 6 pm for a Wedding
Katie Rosenberg of East Bridgewater for Sunday, Aug. 26th from 12 pm – 5 pm for an Anniversary
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to approve the one day liquor licenses as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Item V Committee Reports – Monponsett Pond Committee -– Mr. Colclough provided the Board with a Power Point Presentation of the history and current status of the Monponsett Pond from 1960 until today. He highlighted the fact that the height of the pond has risen dramatically over the past several years causing loss of property and flooding issues. The Committee recommends submitting a DEP grant application to the State in December in order to secure funds to address the problems he outlined. Committee member Frank Runey was also present. The committee is also looking for new members.
Police Station Building – Mr. Egan reported that the opening of the new police station on July 14th was a success. The committee was very pleased with the number of residents who attended the ceremony and toured the building.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:45 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
Approved and Voted 4 – 0
Sept. 25, 2007
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