Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2007
Present: James Armstrong, James Egan and Jesse McSweeney.
Christopher Colclough absent. Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
7:37 p.m. Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Alliegence and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule. Chairman Egan reported that the Community Room at the new Police Station is now available to community organizations. Mr. Egan read a press release from the Board of Health notifying residents that mosquitoes with EEE and West Nile Virus have been trapped in Hanson. The Board of Health urges residents to follow the recommendation of the Mass. Department of Public Health to stay indoors between dusk and dawn, wear repellent with DEET and remove any standing water around the house.
Moment of Silence – The Board observed a moment of silence in observance of 9/11.
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that he signed the following warrants for period ending August 30, 2007: Payroll Warrant 9 in the amount of $113,847.82; Expense Warrant 9 - $36,801.70; Expense Warrant 9A - $23,033.30. Period ending September 6, 2007 he signed Payroll Warrant 10 in the amount of $108,469.35; Expense Warrant 10 - $62,419.83; Expense 10A - $20,376.96 and 10B - $17,414.84. Period ending September 13, 2007 he signed Payroll Warrant 11 in the amount of $104,761.95; Expense warrant # 11 $363,122.43 and Expense Warrant 11A - $18,416.06.
Open Warrant to insert Articles – Mr. Finglas informed the Board he would like to insert an article into the Warrant for the transfer of Free Cash into Stabilization. Mr. Finglas explained that he intends to transfer funds into Stabilization at every Town Meeting. He felt it was a prudent method of replenishing the account. He also indicated that the Plymouth County Hospital Re-Utilization Committee revised its article and would like to insert two additional articles.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to open the warrant. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by McSweeney to insert the articles 20, 21 and 23 as discussed. Voted 3 – 0.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to close the warrant. Voted 3 - 0
Finalize & Recommend Warrant Articles – The Board reviewed the warrant and voted its recommendations. The Board agreed to have Mrs. Marini assign the articles in the usual order.
Article 1 Selectmen Unpaid Bills HOLD
Article 2 Town Accountant Gasb 45 $7,000
Article 3 Treasurer/Coll. Sick Time Buyback $25,000
Article 4 Town Admin. T/C Salary Increase $2,950
Article 5 Town Admin. Health Agent Inc. $3,090
Article 6 Town Admin. TH Landscape $2,000
Article 7 Fire Chief Misc. Bldg Repair $9,816
Article 8 CIC Set up fund $201,800
Article 9 CIC Radios PD $31,800
Article 10 CIC Kiwanee Kitchen $25,000
Article 11 CIC Jett Rodder $50,000
Article 12 CIC Drainage $25,000
Article 13 CIC Dump Truck $15,000
Article 14 CIC Softball Field $25,000
Article 15 Tree Warden Tree Removal $35,000
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to hold Article 1 and recommend articles 2 – 15 as presented. Voted 3 – 0
Article 16 Recreation Repair Truck $5,100
Article 17 Police Chief Cruise Lease $18,145 HOLD
Article 18 Veteran’s Agent Vets Memorials $1,250
Article 19 Veteran’s Agent Name Square
Article 20 PCH Comm. Hear Report
Article 21 PCH Comm. Update Fsblty. Study $2,500
Article 22 PCH Comm. Lease property
Article 23 Town Admin. Fund Stabilization $60,000
Article 24 Selectmen Budget to TA
Article 25 Selectmen By-law – CIC
Article 26 Selectmen By-law Art. 2-11
Article 27 Selectmen By-law W&P change
Article 28 Town Account By-law sign payroll
Article 29 Town Account By-law sign invoices
Article 30 Zoning By-law Adequate access
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong NOT to recommend Article 16. Voted 3 – 0
Mr. Finglas recommended the Board hold Article 17.
MOTION by Armstrong, second McSweeney to recommend Articles 18 & 19. Voted 3 – 0
Hold articles 20, 21 & 22 for a full Board.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to recommend Articles 23 – 30. Voted 3 – 0
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to recommend Articles 31 – 35. Voted 3 – 0
Item II New Business Set meeting dates for Oct., Nov. & Dec. Recommended dates Oct. 1, 16 & 20; Nov. 13 & 27 and Dec. 11 & 18
MOTION by Armstrong to set meeting dates as presented. Mrs. Marini pointed out that Oct 20th is incorrect. The correct date would be October 23. Mr. Armstrong moved as amended, second by McSweeney. Voted 3 – 0
Close Classification Hearing – Mr. Finglas explained that the Assessor’s have provided the Excess Levy Capacity of $2,309.59 which represents one half cents which could not be billed.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to approve the Excess Levy Capacity of $2,309.59. Voted 3 – 0
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to close the Classification Hearing.
Voted 3 – 0.
Annual request from Croghan family. Mr. Finglas indicated that the Croghan family has requested permission to use the BCI parking lot to park vehicles on Sunday, Sept. 16th for the Jimmy Fund Walk.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by McSweeney to approve the request of the Croghan Family to park at the BCI building parking lot on Sunday, September 16th. Voted 3 – 0
Item III Appointments:
Reappointments ~ Area Agency of Aging Advisory Committee – OCPC –
Doris Grindle and Eva Burton – Term to Expire 9/30/08
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to reappoint Doris Grindle and Eva Burton to the Area Agency of Aging Advisory Committee. Voted 3 – 0
Alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board – Mrs. Marini informed the Board that due to Mr. Gallivan’s departure, the position of Alternate to the PC Advisory Board needs to be filled.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to appoint Chris Colclough as the Alternate to the PC Advisory Board. Voted 3 – 0
OCPC – Casino Advisory Committee – Mr. McSweeney explained that the Old Colony Planning Council is spearheading a committee comprised of area towns to discuss the impact of a Casino in Middleboro. The committee is currently waiting for the Governor decision on the matter. Mr. McSweeney indicated that he would like serve as the Board’s representative.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to appoint Jesse McSweeney to the Casino Advisory Committee. Voted 3 – 0
Item IV Licenses
One Day Liquor Licenses ~
John Cleary of Hanson Football on Friday Oct. 5th from 7 p.m. – 12 p.m. for a fundraiser
Joanne Cook of Plymouth on Sunday, Oct. 7th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a birthday.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by McSweeney to approve the one day liquor licenses as printed. Voted 3 – 0
Common Victuallars License –
Hanson Historical Society for Saturday, September 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Fall Festival.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by McSweeney to approve the Common Victuallers License as printed. Voted 3 – 0
Item V Committee Reports - None heard.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to adjourn. Voted 3 – 0.
8:07 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
Approved and Voted 4 – 0
Sept. 25, 2007
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