Selectmen’s Meeting ~Minutes
November 18, 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 October 23, 2008 he signed Payroll Warrant 17 in the amount of $102,564.41; Expense 17 - $29,803.60; Expense 17A - $19,144.94. For period ending October 30, 2008 he signed payroll warrant 18 in the amount of $111,205.49; Expense 18 - $21,967.07; Expense 18A - $35,096.40; Expense 18B - $516,829.31. For period ending November 4, 2008 he signed Payroll Warrant 19 in the amount of $129,705.66; Expense 19 - $24,344.90; Expense 19A - $27,146.69 and for period ending November 13, 2008 he signed Payroll Warrant 20 in the amount of $111,800.64; Expense 20 - $218,821.54 and Expense 20A - $20,560.43.
Mr. Finglas reminded the Board of the Open Meeting Law Seminar on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m.
Hanson Community Christmas has made its annual request for permission to put up the giving tree.
MOTION by Amico, second by Colclough to grant Hanson Community Christmas permission to put up the giving tree. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Finglas reported that a few personnel matters have been taking up a lot of his time. He also has a meeting scheduled with the Water Department regarding the MTBE funds.
Item II Pembroke Pond Study Group - Pembroke Selectmen Arthur Boyle was present with members from the Pembroke Water Shed Association to discuss issues regarding Oldham Pond. Also present were Mark Ames, Patty McCabe and Ray Holman. They discussed the weed growth problem in all the areas ponds. Their main focus was on Oldham Pond which is shared by both Towns. They distributed a water quality report to the Board. The findings show a toxic algae in both Oldham and Furnace Ponds. The group was looking for some support and volunteers from Hanson in an effort to secure funds to have the water issues resolved.
Item III One Day Liquor Licenses – Camp Kiwanee
Gail Fusco, Hanson – Sat. Dec. 13th 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Holiday Party
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Howard to approve a one day liquor license to Gail Fusco on Saturday, December 13th. Voted 5 – 0
Item IV Approve & Vote Minutes
August 19, 2008 Reg.
September 9th Reg
September 16th – Reg.(Colclough Absent)
September 30th
October 6th – Reg.
October 7th – Reg. (Colclough Absent)
October 21st
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve as printed the minutes of August 19th, September 9th, September 30, October 6th and October 21, 2008. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to approve as printed the minutes of September 16, 2008 and October 7, 2008. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Colclough)
Item V Appointments
Jane Baker 60 Jay Street, Hanson – Council of Elder Affairs – Alternate – Term to Expire 6/30/11 – Fill Ellen Lane Vacancy
Francis O’Kane 71 Katydid Lane, Hanson – Recreation Commission – Term to Expire 6/30/11 – Fill Audrey Flanagan Vacancy
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to appoint Jane Baker as an Alternate on the Council of Elder Affairs. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to appoint Francis O’Kane to the Recreation Commission. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI Committee Reports – Recycling - Mr. Armstrong reported that the Town’s recycling has increased including newspapers, plastics and cans. Brockton Power Plant – Mr. Amico reported that he attended a meeting in West Bridgewater on November 6th. Representatives from the Conservation Law Foundation were present. There were no representatives from Brockton Clean Energy. The Brockton plant would operate on gas and diesel fuel and requires the transportation of 750,000 gallons of fuel through the communities every two to three days. There is opposition to the project which includes West Bridgewater Selectmen and the Mayor of Brockton. The next meeting is December 4th
in West Bridgewater.
Item VII Representative Daniel Webster - Discuss State Financial Situation – Representative Webster reported that there will be serious financial issues for the next few years. He pointed out that the State budget was based on projections and the income is not coming in as expected. He reviewed how the projections are determined and explained the Governor’s $1.1 Billion cuts. Representative Webster cautioned that while no FY09 local aid was cut in October there is a chance it may be cut in early 2009. Representative Webster indicated that he could not give an exact number but recommended the communities budget for a 10% decrease in local aid for FY10.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
8:37 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant.
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