Selectmen’s Meeting Minutes
May 20, 2008
Present: Donald Howard, James Armstrong, James Egan, Christopher Colclough and Stephen Amico. Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas.
7:32 p.m. Town Administrator Michael Finglas called the meeting to order.
Item I Swear in Newly Elected Official – Town Clerk Sandra Harris was present and sworn in the newly elected officials.
Item II Reorganize the Board – Mr. Finglas announced the first item of business was to re-organize the Board. He called for a motion for Chairman.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to elect James Egan as Chairman. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Finglas requested a motion for Vice-Chairman.
MOTION by Egan, second by Armstrong to elect Christopher Colclough as Vice Chairman. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Finglas requested a motion for Clerk.
MOTION by Egan, second by Colclough to elect James Armstrong as Clerk. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Finglas turned the gavel over to Mr. Egan. Chairman Egan lead the Pledge of Allegiance and discussed the upcoming Memorial Day Events.
Item III Release from 61A Request Steven Alexander Map 67 – Lot 6-2A – Mr. Finglas explained the process to the Board. After brief discussion, the Board agreed not to exercise its right of first refusal to purchase the property.
MOTION by Armstrong, second Colclough not to exercise the right of first refusal of the property located at Map 67 Lot 6-2A. Voted 5 – 0
8:00 p.m. Item IV Town Administrator’s Report - Mr. Finglas informed the Board that he received a letter from Superintendent John McEwan requesting a meeting with the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee. Mr. Finglas will set up a meeting.
Vote Building Dept. Fees – The Building inspector submitted a request to increase building fees.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to increase the building fees as submitted. Voted 5 – 0
Vote Line transfer pursuant to MGL Ch. 44, Sec. 33B – Mr. Finglas distributed a copy of the law which authorizes the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee to transfer funds between budget lines upon the approval of both Boards.
MOTION by Colclough, second by Armstrong to authorize the transfer between lines in accordance with MGL Ch. 44, Sec. 33B. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Finglas reported that he signed warrants for period ending May 8, 2008 as follows:
Payroll Warrant 45 in the amount of $102,506.27; Expense 45 - $198,268.70; Expense 45A - $100,205.00 and Expense 45B - $19,253.85.
For period ending May 15, 2008 he signed the following warrants – Payroll Warrant 46 in the amount of $107,611.41; Expense warrant 46 - $95,880.48 and Expense 46A - $29,787.21.
Item V Junk Dealer’s License - Tracey White – DMW Industries 1282B Main Street. After brief discussion to Board approved the license.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve a Junk Dealer’s License to Tracey White of DMW Industries 1282B Main Street. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI Recreation Commission - Recreation Commission members Dave Blauss, Bill Strait, Joe Baker and Sue Lonergan were present to discuss the Recreation Commission. They requested clarification on their use of the extra funding from Town Meeting. The maximum can be used for salaries only. The money will not be used for the caretaker. All the parties were in agreement. Mr. Finglas informed the Board that there was a by-law that states that life guards are paid from the revolving fund. Recreation indicated otherwise. Everyone agreed that there is no by-law regarding restrictions on funding for lifeguard salaries.
Item VII Approve Minutes - Regular Session March 25th, April 29th and May 5th
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve the regular session minutes of
March 25, 2008 Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Amico & Howard)
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve the regular session minutes of
April 29, 2008. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Amico & Howard)
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve the regular session minutes of
May 5, 2008 Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Amico & Howard)
Item V III Resignations Lenna Sweeney – Recreation – The Board received a letter of resignation from Lenna Sweeney resigning from the Recreation Commission effective immediately.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to accept with regret the resignation of Lenna Sweeney from Recreation. Voted 5 – 0
Item IX One Day Liquor Licenses – Camp Kiwanee
Received a request from Chris Cameron of Hanson for a One Day Liquor license at Camp Kiwanee on Sunday, June 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a graduation/
MOTION by Colclough, second by Armstrong to approve a One Day Liquor License to Chris Cameron of Hanson for Sunday, June 8th for a graduation party. Voted 5 – 0
Item X Committee Reports - Mr. Armstrong recommended that Parks & Fields be the custodians of the old Police Station for one year. Mr. Hayes of Parks & Fields was present and agreed that Parks & Fields were willing to take control of the facility.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to allow Parks & Fields to be the custodians of the building for one year. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Amico suggested that a Selectman be assigned to each department and budget, similar to the Finance Committee. The Town Administrator pointed out that is his duty under the Special Act. The Chairman pointed out that the Special Act is the law and supersedes local by-laws.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
8:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Finglas
Voted and Approved 4 – 0
July 8, 2008
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