Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
August 28, 2007
Present: Mark Gallivan, James Armstrong, James Egan, Jesse McSweeney and Christopher Colclough. 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 Allegiance and read the announcements.
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that he signed warrants for weekending August 16th Payroll Warrant #7 in the amount of $106,761.27; Expense #7 - $67,358.66, Expense 7A - $20,832.79; Expense 7B - $17,591.83 and Expense 7C - $125,400.00. For period ending August 23rd Mr. Finglas signed Payroll Warrant #8 in the amount of $100,192.74; Expense 8 - $18,468.07 and Expense 8A - $89,990.50.
Mr. Finglas indicated that a draft warrant with all the articles, which have been submitted, is provide in the packets. He reviewed the budget process in accordance with the Town Administrator Special Act, which requires all budgets be submitted to the Town Administrator. Mr. Finglas will assemble a draft budget for the Board’s review and a recommended budget will be submitted to the Finance Committee in January.
Mr. Finglas anticipated receiving a Free Cash figure on Wednesday.
Item II Review Warrant Articles w/ Finance Comm. – Finance Committee members Sean Kealy, Mike Kelly, Steve Amico and Manny Depina along with secretary Beth Sloan joined the meeting to discuss the warrant articles. Mrs. Marini pointed out that the articles presented are in the order in which they were received. The articles would be re-organized prior to the final warrant’s posting. The articles should be referenced by Draft 8/28/07 and referred to by page number.
Pages 4 & 5 – Mr. Finglas pointed out that he recommended the Treasurer/Collector and the Health Agent for higher increases in May, but agree to a 3% increase at the Finance Committee’s request. At the time he indicated if monies were available, he would seek the increase in October. The Finance Committee requested salary comparisons.
Page 9 – Police Radios through the Capital Improvement Fund – The Finance Committee inquired as to how many of the other area Towns are in compliance.
Page 11 – Jet Rodder – Highway - through the Capital Improvement Fund – The Finance Committee inquired whether any nearby communities have a jet rodder which Hanson could rent.
Page 13 – New Dump Truck – Highway – Through Capital Improvement Fund – The Finance Committee requested a list of all town owned vehicles.
Page 19 – Recreation – Repair truck – Mr. Finglas did not recommend funding the request. The vehicle was worth less than the cost of repairs.
Pages 22 – 25 – By Law Changes – Mrs. Marini explained these articles were necessary to amend the current General By-laws to correct any conflicts with the Town Administrator Special Act. Mrs. Marini indicated she would provided the Finance Committee with a side-by-side comparison of the current by-law and the proposed by-law change.
Page 31 – Community Preservation Act – Mr. Egan gave a brief explanation of the benefits of the acceptance of CPA. If the article is accepted at Town Meeting, a question would be placed on the May Annual Election ballot.
Page 33 – PCH Re-utilization Committee – The committee is proposing leasing the hospital building and grounds to the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority would be responsible for developing the property. The Finance Committee inquired as to the amount of taxes or income the property would bring to the Town.
Page 34 & 35 – Conservation Restrictions on Moylen and Smith Nawazelski properties. Mrs. Marini explained that Fisheries and Wildlife has offered to purchase conservation restrictions on the properties. The Moylen property was worth approximately $8,000 and the Smith Nawazelski property would be worth approximately $250,000.00.
Item III New Business – Resignation of Mark Gallivan – Mr. Gallivan read a letter resigning from the Board effective September 1, 2007. Mr. Gallivan indicated that due to work obligations he would be relocating to Philadelphia.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to accept with regret Mr. Gallivan’s resignation from the Board of Selectmen effective September 1, 2007.
The Board members thanked Mr. Gallivan for his years of service, indicated they would miss working with him and wished him well.
Voted 4 – 0 –1 Gallivan
Item IV Meeting Minutes - Reg. Session August 14, 2007
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve the minutes of August 14th as printed. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 McSweeney & Gallivan
Item V One Day Liquor Licenses - One day Liquor license request from Gail Fusco of Hanson for Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 5 pm to 9 pm for a Holiday Party.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by McSweeney to approve the one day liquor license as printed. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI Committee Reports – Maquan School Feasibility Committee – Mr. Armstrong indicated that the committee organized and Jim Tuffo will serve as chairman. The Committee is reviewing all the remediation issues at the school. Mr. Armstrong indicated that the lift has been replaced and inspected by the State Elevator inspector. They anticipate the RFP will be out in mid October.
Mr. McSweeney indicated that the Board of Health has received information regarding EEE. The Town will continue to follow the guidelines of the Mass. Dept. of Public Health. The Towns of Halifax and Whitman have closed their fields to activities after 6:00 p.m. The Hanson fields will remain open until the Board of Health has otherwise determined.
MOTION by Gallivan, second by McSweeney to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
9:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
Approved and Voted 4 – 0
Sept. 25, 2007
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