Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
December 18, 2007
Present: James Armstrong, Jesse McSweeney, James Egan and Christopher Colclough. Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
7:34 p.m. Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Alliegence and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Class II License Request – Junior Roberto Dzierwa, 54 Bow Street, Carver has submitted an application for a Class II Used Car License for Alcar Auto Sales 169A Franklin Street. Mr. Dzierwa indicated that he had a auto repair business in Abington. Mr. Dzierwa will be leasing the area from Jeff Miller owner of Auto Express.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Armstrong to approve a Class II Used Car License Junior Roberto Dzierwa of 54 Bow Street, Carver for Alcar Auto Sales located at 169A Franklin Street. Voted 4 – 0
Item II Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that for period ending December 13, 2007 he signed Payroll Warrant 24 in the amount of $109,898.46, Expense Warrant 24 - $450,462.75; Expense Warrant 24A - $19,245.87 and Expense Warrant 24B - $23,962.24.
Mr. Finglas read a letter from Chief Savage praising the work of the Highway and Water Departments during the recent snow storm. The Board requested a letter be sent to Mr. Harris thanking him for a job well done.
Mr. Finglas distributed his proposed budget for FY2009. He indicated that the budget for the most part is level funded. He included funding for custodial services at the new police station. Depending on State Aid, he may recommend a regional Town Building’s Manager. He has level funded his salary and the Executive Assistant’s salary and requested the Board make a recommendation. Mr. Finglas also explained that he will be seeking an additional increase for the Treasurer/Collector at the May Special Town Meeting. He based her FY09 increase on the additional increase passing at the May Special. The Board reviewed the budget. Mr. Egan thanked Mr. Finglas for the timely budget and noted that there were not a lot of new services. Mr. Colclough recommended that an
additional person should be included in the Fire budget.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough approve and recommend the Fiscal Year 2009 proposed budget to the Finance Committee by the Town Administrator as printed on December 14, 2007. Voted 4 – 0
Item III New Business – Annual License Renewals
A. Automatic Amusements D. Live Entertainment
B. Common Victualer Renewals E. Lodging House
C. Liquor License Renewals F. Sunday Entertainment License
Automatic Amusement Licenses:
MOTION by McSweeney, second Colclough to approve the renewal of the Automatic Amusements licenses for Cahill and Driscoll; Hanson American Legion; Hanson Athletic Association; Hanson Bowladrome, Hanson Tavern; Matilda’s Inc.; and Woody’s Inc.
Voted 4 – 0
Common Victuallers:
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the renewal of the Common Victuallers Licenses for Cahill and Driscoll; Charles Patrick Landry Café Deli; Connie’s Restaurant; Dave’s Dogs; Dunkin Donuts Liberty Street, Dunkin Donuts Main Street, Expresso’s Pizza; Hanson American Legion; Hanson Athletic Association; Hanson Bowladrome; Hanson Tavern; Heidi’s Hollow; Hess Corporation; House of Pizza; Keeoffi, Inc.; Matilda’s Inc.; McDonalds; Myette’s Country Store; Olde Hitching Post Restaurant; P.K.R. Corp.; Sahiyog Corp.; Sandy’s Coffee Corner; Shaw’s, Spiro’s II; Tedeschi Food Shops, The Golden Roll and Woody’s Inc. Voted 4 – 0
Liquor Licenses:
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the renewal of the liquor licenses for 14 – 58 Liquors; Cahill and Driscoll; Connie’s Restaurant; Hanson American Legion; Hanson Athletic Association; Hanson Tavern; House of Pizza; Keeoffi, Inc.; Matilda’s Inc.; Myette’s Country Store; Olde Hitching Post Restaurant; P.K.R. Corp.; Pub 58 Sports Bar, Inc.; Sahiyog Corp.; Tedeschi Food Shops and Woody’s Restaurant, Inc. Voted 4 – 0
Live Entertainment:
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the renewal of Live Entertainment licenses to Cahill and Driscoll and Woody’s Restaurant, Inc. Voted 4 – 0
Lodging House:
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the renewal of a Lodging House license to Hanson Country Manor 748 Whitman Street. Voted 4 – 0
Sunday Licenses:
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to approve the renewal of Sunday Entertainment licenses to Cahill and Driscoll; Hanson Athletic Association; Hanson Tavern; and Matilda’s Inc. Voted 4 – 0
Vote Snow Emergency – Highway Surveyor Richard Harris requested the Board vote a snow emergency in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 31D as he has depleted the snow removal budget.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to declare a snow emergency in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 31D. Voted 4 – 0
8:35 p.m. Item IV Committee Reports – Monponsett Pond Committee – Mr. Colclough reported that the grant application has been submitted for the study of Monponsett Pond.
Casino Task Force - Mr. McSweeney indicated that he will not be able to attend the Casino Task Force Meetings. Mr. Colclough volunteered to attend the meetings. Mrs. Marini will get the date for the next meeting.
Maquan School Feasibility – Mr. Armstrong indicated that the project is moving along and will be ready to make a report at the May Town Meeting.
MMA Annual Meeting – Mr. Egan will not be attending the Annual Meeting. Mr. Armstrong offered to vote in his absence.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to appoint Mr. Armstrong as Mr. Egan’s designee at the MMA Annual Meeting. Voted 4 – 0
Item V Executive Session – Mr. Egan announced the Board will be going into Executive Session under Items 3 Pending Litigation and 6 to consider the purchase exchange taking, lease or value real estate.
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to go into Executive Session under item 3 & 6. Roll Call – Armstrong aye, Egan aye, McSweeney aye, and Colclough aye. Voted 4 – 0.
8:35 p.m. Brief Recess
8:50 p.m. Back in Session
MOTION by McSweeney, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:51 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 3 - 0
February 12, 2008
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