Selectmen’s Meeting ~
August 25, 2009
Present: ~Donald Howard, Stephen Amico, James Egan, Christopher Colclough and James Armstrong. Also present Meredith Marini, Interim Town Administrator. ~~
7:34 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 Report ~ Mrs. Marini indicated that the Conservation Commission has requested a transfer from the Notice of Intent fund to pay for water quality testing equipment for a Hanson Pond Study. The cost for the equipment is $1,510.00. Conservation provided a list of ponds they intend to study including Oldham, Maquan, Indian Head, Wampatuck, Factory, West Monponsett, White Oaks Reservoir, Burrage Pond and Chandler Mill Pond.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve the transfer from the Notice of Intent Funds in the amount of $1,580.00 in accordance with the Wetland Protection HPS12.7.3. Voted 5 – 0.
Building Inspector Appointment – Mrs. Marini indicated that 23 applications were received for the Building Inspector’s position. She and Chairman Egan narrowed the field to five and held interviews earlier in the day along with ZBA Chairman, Robert Overholtzer. She indicated that the group all agreed that Robert Curran would be the best choice for Hanson. Mrs. Marini also recommended that the Board appoint Steven Solari as the assistant building inspector as Dave Bonney has indicated his desire to finally retire.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to appoint Robert Curran of Whitman as the part-time building inspector. Voted 4 – 1 (Colclough)
Item II Close & Review Warrant Articles - Mrs. Marini presented the draft warrant articles in a paged form. The Board reviewed the articles identified by page number. The Articles were recommended for inclusion on the warrant.
Page 1 Selectmen Unpaid Bills $1,200.00
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico recommend page 1. Voted 5 - 0
Page 2 Selectmen Town Administrator Line $18,000.00
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to recommend page 2. Voted 5– 0
Page 3 Selectmen Repair Maquan Roof $50,000.00
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to recommend page 3. Voted 5 – 0
Page 4 Selectmen Police Contract Unknown
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 4. Voted 5 – 0
Page 5 Selectmen Fire Contract Unknown
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 5 Voted 5– 0
Page 6 Finance Com. Software $30,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 6. Voted 5 - 0
Page 7 Tree Warden Remove dead trees $20,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 7. Voted 5 - 0
Page 8 Fire Chief Firefighter FT wages $25,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to HOLD page 8. Voted 5 – 0
Page 9 Recreation Admin Assist Wages $9,360
MOTION by Amico, second by Colclough not to recommend page 9. After brief discussion, Mr. Amico indicated he did not recommend placing the article on the warrant. Mr. Amico withdrew his motion. Mr. Colclough withdrew his second.
MOTION by Amico, second by Egan not to place the article on the warrant. Voted 2 – 3 (Howard, Armstrong & Colclough.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to HOLD page 9. Voted 3 – 2. (Amico & Egan)
Page 10 Recreation PT caretakers $14,196
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to HOLD page 10. Voted 4 – 1 (Egan)
Page 11 Recreation Utilities for Gate House $8,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico not to place page 11 on the warrant. Voted 4 – 1 (Colclough)
Page 12 Water Water Meters
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 12 Voted 5– 0
Mrs. Marini indicated that she would have to check with the Town Accountant as to the funding source for the next two articles proposed by the Water Commissioners.
Page 13 Water Replenish Expense $47,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to HOLD page 13. Voted 5 – 0
Page 14 Water Replenish Legal Line $10,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to HOLD page 14 Voted 5– 0
Page 15 Treasurer Water Borrowing $1,115.08
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 15 Voted 5 - 0
Page 16 Petition Clerical Wages $14,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico NOT to recommend page 16. Voted 5 – 0
Page 17 Selectmen Appoint Highway Surveyor
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 17 Voted 5– 0
Mrs. Marini informed the Board that the following article has been submitted to Town Counsel for an opinion. The article was originally voted at the May annual town meeting. The Town Clerk feels the article was not moved properly and did not record an appropriation. Mrs. Marini indicated that neither the Town Accountant now DOR had a problem with town meeting vote.
Page 18 CPC Budget Article - Housekeeping
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to HOLD page 18. Voted 5 - 0
Page 19 CPC Records Restoration $3,839.00
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 19 Voted 5 – 0
Page 20 CPC Purchase Thomas Mill $74,000
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough Hold page 20. Mr. Amico feels the Board was not given all the information at the time of the presentation. During the presentation the proponents indicated that three sources of funding would be used to purchase the Mill: CPC, fundraising and grants. After brief discussion, Mr. Armstrong withdrew his motion and Mr. Colclough withdrew his second.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place Page 20 on the warrant. Voted 5 – 0
Page 21 Selectmen W&P By-law change
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 21. Voted 5 – 0
Page 22 Assessors CPC By-law exemption
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 22. Voted 5 - 0
Page 23 Selectmen Land donation – Winter St.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 23 Voted 5 – 0
Page 24 Selectmen Land donation – Main St.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 24. Voted 5 – 0
Page 25 Selectmen Accept William Way
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 25. Voted 4 – 1 (Howard)
Page 26 Zoning bylaw By-law change expand business zone
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to recommend page 26. Voted 5 – 0
Item III One Day Liquor Licenses
Liz Gimson, Charlestown – Sat., Sept. 5th 4:00 p.m to 12:00 a.m. – Wedding
Jessica Herlihy, Hull – Sun. Sept. 6th 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Wedding
Mariah Jennings Rampsi, Halifax, Sat., Sept. 12th 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. – Wedding
Kristen Taylor, Carver – Sat., Sept. 12th 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Blue Grass festival.
Amy Munstis, Hanson – Sun., Sept 13th 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Shower
Kim Burke, Brockton – Sat., Sept. 19th 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
Tanya Blunt, Brockton – Sun., Sept. 20th 4:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve the one day liquor licenses as printed. Voted 5 - 0
Item IV Appointment: Mrs. Marini indicated an application for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals was received from Gary Edwards of 244 Gray Lane to fill the vacancy of Margaret Hansen. Term to expire 6/30/11
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to appoint Gary Edwards to the Zoning Board of Appeals term to expire June 30, 2011. Voted 5 - 0.
Item V Committee Reports ~ Energy Committee – Mr. Armstrong indicated that in accordance with the recent energy grant application, the process requires that an energy committee be created. There were no guidelines as to the composition of the committee. After brief discussion, the board decided on a five member committee comprised of a member from the Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and two citizens at large. Mr. Armstrong indicated that he would be attending the annual meeting of Green Hanson on Thursday, August 28th . He would solicit volunteers for the committee.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to appoint an Energy Committee of five members with a representative from the Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and two citizens at large. Voted 5 - 0.
MOTION by Colclough, second by Amico to appoint Jim Armstrong as the Selectmen’s representative to the Energy Committee. Voted 5 – 0.
Area Selectmen’s Meeting – Mr. Egan announced the next area selectmen’s meeting is in Abington on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Egan expressed his concern as to the direction of the group and its plan for formalize. The Board discussed the matter pointing out that the group is getting large enough that the county should take over some of the suggested projects. Mr. Amico, Mr. Colclough and Mr. Howard will attend the meeting.
MOTION by Colclough, second by Armstrong to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
8:50 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Interim Town Administrator
Approved and Voted 5 – 0
September 1, 2009
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