Selectmen’s Meeting ~Minutes
September 30, 2008
Present: ~Donald Howard, Stephen Amico, James Egan, Christopher Colclough and James Armstrong.~Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas and Meredith Marini, Executive Assistant. ~~
7:30 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that for period ending September 18th he signed Payroll Warrant 12 in the amount of $96,682.47; Expense Warrant 12 $42,007.56; Expense 12A $17,777.08; Expense 12B $37,476.66. For period ending September 25 Payroll 13 $109,459.80; Expense 13 $19,495.00; Expense 13A $20,110.97.
Mr. Finglas informed the Board that interviews were conducted for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Director of Elder Affairs. The interviews went well and they are checking references.
Set Polling Hours for Presidential Election Nov. 4th - Town Clerk Sandra requested that the Board set the polling hours for the Presidential Election on November 4, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Maquan Elementary School
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to set the polling hours for the Presidential Election on November 4, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voted 5 – 0
Item II Transfer of Liquor License - Pina, Inc d/b/a Alfred & Pauls 60 Monponsett Street to V & L, Inc.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to open liquor license transfer hearing. Voted 5 – 0
Vasilios Batsaris introduced himself and informed the Board that he lives in Sharon. He has been in the restaurant business all his life as his parents have owned various restaurants. They currently own a Yanni’s Restaurant in Rockland. This is the first time they will be holding a liquor license. He plans to serve Italian style food and pizza. He plans to completely renovate the building. He has an appointment with respect to financing on Wednesday, October 1st.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to close the hearing. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Armstrong , second by Colclough to approve the transfer of a liquor license from Pina Inc. to V & L, Inc. at 60 Monponsett Street. Voted 5 – 0
Item III Pledge of Liquor License - Cahill & Driscoll d/b/a Damiens Submitted an application to Pledge his liquor license to Abington Bank. Mr. Finglas explained that this is a usual practice when liquor establishments need financing. Mrs. Marini informed the Board the Mr. Cahill is refinancing so that he can install the proper sprinkler systems mandated by the State.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to grant the Pledge of Liquor License from Cahill & Driscoll to Abington Bank. Voted 5 – 0
Item IV One Day Liquor Licenses – Camp Kiwanee
Jane Waibel, Quincy for Saturday, October 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. – Wedding
Cori Harbinson, Pembroke for Saturday, October 11th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
Susan Cook, Whitman for Sunday, October 5th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. – 40th Bday
Jim Flanagan, Hanson for Saturday, October 25th from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. – Halloween Party
Bridget McDonald, Hanover for Saturday, October 18th from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Wedding
Christine Cameron, Hanson for Thursday, Oct. 23rd from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Vendors Night
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve the One Day Liquor Licenses as printed. Voted 5 – 0
Item V Committee Reports - Old Police Station – Mr. Armstrong informed the Board that a generous donation of office furniture and equipment has been made by the Scituate Federal Saving Bank to furnish the Old Police Station for use by the Parks & Fields Commission and the local sports organizations. The equipment includes office partitions, chairs, copy machines, cubicles and lighting supplies.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Howard to accept the donation of office furniture and equipment made by Scituate Federal Saving Bank. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI Finalize Recommendations of Warrant - The Board started to review the warrant articles. John Norton and Mary Lou Sutter were present from the Capital Improvement Committee and Joe Baker, Dave Blaus and Sue Lonergan of the Recreation Commission were present to review their articles. ~ Recessed discussion to address Item VII
Item VII Appointment of Constable – The Board received two applications for the position of constable to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Donald Ferguson. Applicants were Robin Curran and Charles Mann.
Mrs. Curran introduced herself, noting that she has lived in Hanson for ten years and grew up in Weymouth. She has four children. She is a registered nurse. She has done hospital advocacy work, assisted attorney’s with medical cases and reviews the standard of care with attorneys. Her husband has completed law school and will be taking the bar exam in February. She feels she can benefit the Town in the capacity as constable and would be able to assist her husband as well in his law practice.
Mr. Mann informed the Board that he has been a deputy sheriff since 1974. He has taken several courses and completes the required annual 26 to 28 hour refresher training courses. He has dealt with several different situations. While most are good law abiding citizens, a few have been combative. He does have a license to carry a fire arm.
Mrs. Curran indicated that she is in the process of obtaining her firearms certificate. She has dealt with combative people in her line of duty as a nurse.
The Board inquired whether both would be willing to run for the position in May. Both candidates indicated a willingness to run for the position.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough, to appoint Charles Mann as Constable to fill the vacancy of the late Donald Ferguson. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI – Warrant Review Continued – Article 19 – Utilities Line - Recreation Commission member Joe Baker explained the funds were needed to replenish funds used to pay for repairs and utilities at the caretaker’s house over the past year. Former Administrative Assistant Ann Marie Bouzan explained that she arrived at the average figure by added the expenditures of 2007 & 2008 and dividing by 2. Mr. Baker informed the Board that the repairs were unforeseen and they were paid for through the Recreation Revolving Fund. Consequently, the revolving fund has diminished to $40,000. Winter season is a slow period for functions at the camp, but the utility and repairs costs still need to be paid..
MOTION by Colclough, second by Howard to recommend Article 19 at $10,500. Voted 5 – 0
Article 20 – Part-time caretakers – Mr. Baker reported that since the full-time caretaker has been out on sick leave the Commission has been paying for two part-time care takers. The funds to pay for the part-time caretakers come from the revolving fund.
The Board assigned the articles for presentation purposes and then reviewed the articles which had not been previous confirmed.
Article 2 Town Administrator Stabilization $75,000.
Mr. Finglas informed the Board that after consultation with the bond counsel, bond counsel had no problem with the reduction of the amount placed in stabilization as the Town is not scheduled to be bonding any projects in the near future.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Howard to recommend Article 2. Voted 5 – 0
Article 6 Selectmen Clerical Wages $27,130
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend Article 6. Voted 5 – 0
Article 7 Selectmen Dispatcher Wages
Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the contract is still in negotiations.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to Passover Article 7. Voted 5 – 0
Article 8 Selectmen Highway Wages $12,553
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend Article 8. Voted 5 – 0
Article 9 Selectmen Firefighter Wages
Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the contract is still in negotiations.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to Passover Article 9. Voted 5 – 0
Article 10 Selectmen Police Wages
Mr. Finglas informed the Board that the contract is still in negotiations.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to Passover Article 10. Voted 5 – 0
Article 11 Board of Health Landfill $25,000
Mr. Finglas informed the Board that after consultation with the Town Engineer and due to financial constraints, he has reduced the amount of funding for the landfill project. Additional funding will be added at a future Town Meeting.
Article 20 Recreation Part-Time Caretakers $28,850.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend Article 20. Voted 5 – 0
Article 21 Capital Improvement Fund Projects $54,759
Mrs. Marini informed the Board and Capital Improvement members John Norton and Mary Lou Sutter that the bulk of the funding comes from articles which had been closed out and a previous balance which has been in the Capital Improvement Line. Only $7,000 would be funded through Free Cash.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend Article 21. Voted 5 – 0
Article 22 Capital Improvement Fire Station Roof $29,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend Article 22. Voted 5 – 0
Article 23 Capital Improvement Indian Head Columns $25,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend Article 23. Voted 5 – 0
Article 24 Capital Improvement Dump Truck $100,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to Passover Article 24. Voted 5 – 0
Article 25 Capital Improvement Jet Rodder $50,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to Passover Article 25. Voted 5 – 0
Article 26 Capital Improvement Drainage $25,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to Passover Article 26. Voted 5 – 0
Article 27 Capital Improvement FS Parking Lot $65,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to Passover Article 27. Voted 5 – 0
Article 28 Capital Improvement Dump Body $30,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to Passover Article 28. Voted 5 – 0
Item VIII Executive Session – Chairman Egan announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under exemption #3 – Pending Litigation.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to go into Executive Session under Exemption #3 – Pending Litigation. Roll Call – Howard aye, Amico aye, Egan aye, Colclough and Armstrong aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:55 p.m. Brief Recess
9:08 p.m. Returned to Open Session
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
9:09 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 5 - 0
November 18, 2008
| 
