Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
December 11, 2007
Present: James Armstrong, Jesse McSweeney, James Egan and Christopher Colclough. Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
7:32 p.m. Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Alliegence and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that he signed the following warrants for period ending December 3, 2007 – Payroll Warrant 22 in the amount of $128,308.65; Expense Warrant 22 - $24,808.09; Expense 22A - $1,004,313.67 and Expense 22B - $40365.87. For period ending December 10, 2007 he signed Payroll Warrant 23 in the amount of $158,465.15; Expense Warrant 23 - $174,850.04 and Expense 23A - $39,119.78.
Mr. Finglas indicated that the budget books will be in the members’ boxes on Friday. He requested they review the information for discussion on Tuesday, December 18th.
Mr. Finglas requested that the Board officially vote to accept the Fire Chief’s contract.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve Chief Thompson’s contract from May 25, 2007 – June 30, 2010. Voted 4 – 0
Item II New Business Set Polling hours – Town Clerk Sandra Harris requested the Board set the polling hours for the Presidential Primary on February 5, 2008 at the Maquan School from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to set the polling hours for the Presidential Primary on February 5, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voted 4 – 0.
Set Meeting dates for January, February & March 2008 - Mr. Finglas recommended the Board meet on January 8 & 22, February 12 & 26 and March 11 & 25. The Board concurred. Mrs. Marini to post the meetings.
Vote Class II license Renewals –
3W Comp., Inc. 41 King Street
Auto Express 169 Franklin Street
Pep’s Rod Shop & Jan’s Auto Sale 123 Liberty Street
Raymond Simmons d/b/a Signature Sales 19 Mattakeesett St.
South Shore Used Cars 1 Liberty Street
Specialty Auto 200 Liberty Street
Wheels-n-Deals 875 Monponsett Street
MOTION by McSweeney, second Colclough to approve the Class II Used Car Sales licenses as presented. Voted 4 – 0
Vote Private Way Plow List - Mr. McSweeney read the Private Way Plow 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 Road, 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., Woodman Terrace.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the Private Way Plow listed as read. Voted 4 – 0.
Item III Old Business – None heard
Item IV Re-Appointments & Resignation
Robert Overholtzer – OCPC Representative – 3 years Term Expire 12/31/10
Noreen O’Toole – OCPC Transportation Rep. 1 year – Term Expires 12/31/08
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to reappoint Robert Overholtzer and Noreen O’Toole as presented. Voted 4 – 0
Resignation – Christine King submitted a letter of resignation from the Recreation Commission effective November 17, 2007. Her term expires June 30, 2010
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to accept with regret Mrs. King’s resignation from the Recreation Commission. Voted 4 – 0.
Item V Approve Minutes – Regular Session Nov. 27th
MOTION by Armstrong, second by McSweeney to approve as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Item VI Committee Reports – Monponsett Pond – Mr. Colclough reported that he completed the grant application and Mr. Finglas is reviewing it. The grant must be filed by Friday, December 14th.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
7:50 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 4 - 0
Jan. 8, 2008
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