Town of Hanson – Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
January 19, 2010 – 8:00 p.m.
Members Present: ~ Donald Howard, Stephen Amico, James Egan, Christopher Colclough, James Armstrong.
Members Absent:
Others Present: Rene’ J. Read, Town Administrator and Meredith Marini, Executive Assistant
8:00 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule. The Board observed a moment of silence for Joseph Deminico for Deputy Fire Chief.
Item I Town Administrator- - Mr. Read recommended changing the February 16th meeting date to February 23rd due to school vacation week.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to change the meeting of February 16, 2010 to
February 23, 2010. Voted 5 – 0.
Open Town Meeting Warrant – Mr. Read suggested that the Annual Town Meeting warrant be open with a closing date of February 19, 2010. The Board would then have an opportunity to review the articles at the meeting of February 23rd.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to open the May 2010 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Voted 5 – 0.
Jet Rodder - Mr. Read informed the Board that after the inter-municipal agreement for the sharing of a jet rodder, it was determined that neither Hanson nor Pembroke own the equipment. Old Colony Planning Council had prepared the agreement based on the assumption the Pembroke had already purchased the equipment. OCPC apologized for the confusion.
Item II Review Budget – Mr. Read presented the Board with an outline of the departmental budgetary requests for 2010. He indicated that he will be meeting with the department heads very shortly. He will have the revenue projections by next week and will be meeting with the finance committee regarding the budget.
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Item III Review Capital Improvement Plan – Mr. Read presented the Board with a Capital Improvement Plan. He is scheduled to meet with CIC on Monday. Mr. Read reviewed the plan highlighting the need for a technology upgrade and a virtual private network for better connectivity. He informed the Board that the financial software approved by Town Meeting on October is expected to be up and running by July 1st. Mr. Read increased the amount for the generator at Town Hall from $15,000 to $45,000 as he had just recently purchase such items in his previous position. Mr. Armstrong questioned the need for a Town Hall generator.
Item IV Committee Reports – Energy Committee – Mr. Armstrong presented the Board with an Energy plan crafted by the Energy Committee. The Committee would like the Board’s support on the plan so that it can be forwarded to the State. With the Energy Plan in place, the Committee could apply for ARRA grants. Mr. Armstrong also informed the Board that a check in the amount of $1,875.48 has been received for the Clean Energy Grant. Maquan School – Mr. Amico indicated that the committee met on January 11th and discussed the MSBA process. The committee needs a full set of schematics before any work can be done. The estimated cost is $500,000 - $575,000. Mr. Amico indicated that the committee
would be presenting an article at Town Meeting requesting a debt exclusion. The state will reimburse 56.26%. MSBA will determine whether the school will be rehabbed or rebuilt. There will be 15 members on the committee and only three members from the district. Area Selectmen’s meeting – Mr. Egan reported that the area selectmen met regarding solid waste and recycling. Brook Nash and Claire Sullivan were at the meeting to discuss recycling. Mr. Read recommended the Town join a consortium, which will save the Town money.
Item V Approve Minutes December 1, 2009, December 15, 2009, December 29, 2009, January 5, 2010
MOTION by Amico, second by Colclough to approve the minutes of December 1, 2009 and
December 29, 2009. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Armstrong)
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to approve the minutes of December 15, 2009 and January 5, 2010. Voted 5 – 0
Item VI One Day Liquor License - Katelyn Stalker, Norwell – Thursday, Jan. 28th 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Birthday Party
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve the One Day Liquor license for Katelyn Stalker. Voted 5 - 0
Item VII Appointments - Arthur Stetson 525 State Street – Council of Elder Affairs to fill Les Wyman’s Vacancy – Term to Expire 6/30/10
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Howard to appoint Arthur Stetson to the Counsel of Elder Affairs. Term to expire June 30, 2010.
Item VIII Executive Session - Chairman Egan announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Exemption #3 – Union negotiations and Pending Litigation.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Howard to go into Executive Session under exemption #3 – Union negotiations and Pending Litigation. Roll Call, Howard – aye, Amico – aye, Egan – aye, Colclough – aye and Armstrong – aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:57 p.m. Brief Recess
9:20 p.m. Returned to open session.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0
9:20 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully Submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 5 – 0
February 23, 2010
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