Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
February 2, 2010 – 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: James A. Egan, Christopher Colclough, James Armstrong, Stephen Amico, Donald Howard
Members Absent:
Others Present: Rene’ J. Read, Town Administrator and Meredith Marini, Executive Assistant
7:40 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Egan called the meeting to order. Hanson Cub Scouts from Pack 34, Den 10 were present and lead the Pledge Allegiance. Chairman Egan read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Joint Appointment to Board of Assessors - William D’Entremont 7 Chandler Mill Road. Board of Assessors members Kathleen Marini and Kathleen Keefe were present along with Assessors Cindy Long. Kathy Marini indicated that the Board is looking forward to working with Mr.
D’Entremont.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to appoint William D’Entremont to the Board of Assessors. Voted 7 – 0.
Mrs. Long indicated that Mr. D’Entremont will be taking out papers for the one year term formerly held by Susan Thornton, Kathleen Keefe will be taking out papers for the two year term formerly held by Dan Ward and Kathleen Marini will be taking out papers for her own three year seat.
Item II Town Administrator Report – Mr. Read indicated that he has been meeting with representatives from Kingston, Pembroke, Hanson and Plymouth County to discuss a variety of solid waste issues. He has been working with the financial team regarding the budget and revenue projections. He will be meeting the Town Accountant on Thursday. The revenue estimates currently show a shortfall of $800,000. Last year the shortfall was $675,000. Mr. Read noted that he attended the school budget meeting over the weekend and the school is proposing a 4% increase. Mr. Read reported that he has met with the Assessors, Treasurer/Collector and Conservation Agent to examine the current inventory of town-owned properties. He is exploring the possibility of holding an
auction of land acquired through tax title, pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 60, Sec. 77B. He noted that these are preliminary discussions and will provide an update in March. He also informed the Board that Technology Services will be conducting an audit of all Town computer equipment to assess our future needs.
Mrs. Marini reported that Green Hanson submitted a request to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, May 1st for its annual Earth Day Celebration to be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve Green Hanson’s request to use the Town Hall Green on May 1st for the Earth Day Celebration. Voted 5 – 0.
Item III Review Expense Reimbursement Policy – Mr. Read presented a proposed expense and mileage reimbursement policy. Mr. Read indicated that the policy will control spending and we need to tighten the control on spending.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to adopt the new reimbursement policy as printed.
Voted 5 – 0.
Item IV Committee Reports – Maquan School Building – Mr. Amico indicated the he attended the school building meeting. Gene Raymond made a presentation to the committee. Raymond’s report will be the basis of the requirements of the SBA. According to Mr. Amico, Maquan School was graded a Level 4 which is the lowest level. The building committee will be presenting an article at the Special Town Meeting to request the funding of $500,000 to $575,000 through a debt exclusion for schematic drawings and plans. A ballot question would also be required. The State will reimburse up to 56.26% of the funds, even if the Town decides not to move forward with the project. According to Mr. Raymond, the building structure is sound; however
the school needs a lot of work. Mr. Raymond’s plans will outline the various deficiencies of the school.
Item V Approve Minutes - January 26, 2010
MOTION by Howard, second by Amico to approved the minutes of January 26, 2010. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Armstrong & Colclough)
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to consider detrimental to the public safety, health and good the debris, junk scrap metals, unregistered vehicles or other waste materials or products stored or placed on the premises owned by Dean Anderson on Depot Street. Voted 5 – 0.
Mr. Armstrong announced that he would not be running for re-election in May. The Board thanked Mr. Armstrong for his service.
Item VI 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. Roll Call – Howard aye; Amico aye; Egan aye; Colclough aye; and Armstrong aye.
8:10 p.m. Brief Recess
8:40 p.m. Returned to open session
MOTION by Colclough, second by Armstrong to Adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
8:40 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 5 – 0
February 23, 2010
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