Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
June 22, 2010 – 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Christopher Colclough, Stephen Amico, James Egan, Donald Howard and David Soper
Members Absent:
Others Present: Rene’ J. Read, Town Administrator and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
7:30 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Colclough called the meeting to order. Chairman Colclough lead the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Town Administrator Report
Set Meeting Schedule – July – Dec. ~ Mr. Read recommended that the Board meet on July 13 and 27, August 10 and 24, September 14 and 28, October 4, 5 (Town Meeting at the Middle School) and 19, November 2 and 16, December 7 and 21. Mr. Read informed the Board that he recommended to the Finance Committee that they meet on alternating Tuesdays so that he would be available to meet with them. He also recommended that the Finance Committee meet in the Selectmen’s meeting room so that their meetings could also be televised.
MOTION by Howard, second by Amico to set the meeting dates as presented. Mr. Colclough indicated that he would not be available on July 13th. Voted 5 - 0
FEMA update – Mr. Read reported that currently, the Town of Hanson will be receiving approximately $2,500 as a result of the applications filed for Federal assistance following the rainstorms in March.~ He thanked Chief Jerry Thompson, Rich Vacca and Al Hanscom for their assistance.
Layoffs – Mr. Read reported that layoff letters went out to the affected employees last week
He met with the 5 affected employees and unemployment office representatives earlier in the day. The unemployment process was explained to each employee in addition to further support information following separation with the Town.
Financial Software - The Town Accountant’s office is in the process of implementing the new financial software.~ As a result, replacement of several older, outdated machines in a number of offices is necessary in order to be able to run the program. A new server will be added to handle the application itself.
Cell Tower flag pole ~ Mr. Read informed the Board that he is exploring the idea of installing a flag pole style cell tower on Town Hall property. The project would require Town Meeting approval. An RFP would have to be draft and sent out to lease Town property. Mr. Read was seeking the Board’s approval. Mr. Amico questioned the height of the tower. He felt that 120’ would be too high for the front of the Town Hall. Mr. Read indicated that the height and the exact location was still in the works. Mr. Colclough and Mr. Soper thought it was a great idea. The Board instructed Mr. Read to move forward with the project.
Recreation position ~ Mr. Read informed the Board that the Administrative Assistant to Recreation has retired. The position will be backfilled. Mr. Read has discussed with the Union the idea of having Recreation’s Administrative Assistant work in the Town Clerk’s Office during the winter months and act as a floater to assist other offices. He reported that the Union appears amenable to the idea.
Flexible Spending Account ~ Mr. Read reported that as part of the concession bargaining agreements reached with the unions, the Town of Hanson will be offering a Flexible Spending Account or cafeteria plan beginning January 1, 2011.~ The Treasurer/Collector’s office will be providing employees with information/orientation later in the fall.
Item II Alteration of Premises – Venus III 252 Main Street – Mr. Howard read the hearing notice.
MOTION by Amico, second by Egan to open the hearing. Voted 5 - 0
David Drosopoulos, Manager of Venus III, requests that the licensed premises be extended to a raised patio at the back of the restaurant to allow eating, drinking and smoking. Mr. Amico expressed his concern about smoking on the patio. Mr. Drosopoulos indicated that the patio would have an alarmed emergency exit. No alcohol will be allowed to leave the premises. They will be installing camera around the premises.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to approve the alternation of premises at Venus III as requested. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Egan abstained as an abutter)
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to close the hearing. Voted 5 - 0
Mr. Drosopoulos announced that there would be a soft opening on Sunday, June 27th at 5:00 p.m. and the Board was invited to attend.
Item III Executive Session – Chairman Colclough announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Exemptions 2 to consider discipline or dismissal of an employee and 3 collective bargaining.
MOTION by Amico, second by Egan to go into executive session under exemptions 2 and 3. Roll Call Howard Aye, Amico Aye, Colclough Aye, Egan Aye and Soper Aye. Voted 5 – 0.
7:45 p.m. Brief Recess
9:28 p.m. Returned to open session
Item IV Annual Reappointments
Mrs. Marini pointed out that the Selectmen assignments were highlighted in gray.
The Board discussed which committees they wished to serve on and adjustments were made as follows:
Appeals Board – Term Expires June 30, 2013; Ronald Herlett~~~~~~~~~~~~
Area Agency on Aging Advisory Comm. – Term Expires June 30, 2011; Jane Baker~~~~
Assistant Building Inspector – Term Expires June 30, 2011; Steven Solari
Assistant Plumbing and Gas Inspector – Term Expires June 30, 2011; Gary Young~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Auxiliary Police Officers ~ All Terms Expire June 30, 2011: ~Andrew Gilbert. Leo Arseneau, Ronald Clark, Richard Nawazelski, Tracey Manter, Nicholas Konarski, Algernon Queen and Michael Bearce.
Building Commissioner – Term Expires June 30, 2011; Robert Curran
Cable T.V. – Term Expire June 30, 2011: James Armstrong;
Capital Improvement Committee – Terms Expire June 30, 2013: ~John Currie and Mary Lou Sutter
Central Plymouth County Water District – Term Expires June 30, 2011 ~David Soper
Community Preservation Comm. – Term Expires June 30, 2011: David Harris and Bill Strait
Term Expires June 30, 2013: William Clay, John Kemmett, Robert Sears
Conservation Commission – Term Expires June 30, 2013: David Harris, John Kemmett, Frank Schellenger
Council for Elder Affairs – Terms Expire June 30, 2013 Lorraine, William Schmidt, Arthur Stetson
Council for Elder Affairs Alternate – Term Expires June 30, 2012: Elizabeth Stevens
Cultural Council – Term Expires June 30, 2011 Margaret Westfield, Laura Armstrong.
Term Expires June 30, 2012: Jean Kelly
Drainage Committee – Terms Expire June 30, 2011: ~Ernest Amado, Nancy Cristoferi, Joan Dilillo, Richard Harris and Donald Howard
Emergency Comm. Center Operations Committee – Terms Expire June 30, 2011; Stephen Amico, Debra Brown, Richard Harris, Neal Merritt Edward Savage, and Jerome Thompson.
Energy Committee – Terms Expire June 30, 2011; James Armstrong, Donald Howard, John Kemmett, Brett Miller and Robert Overholtzer
Fence Viewer – Term Expires June 30, 2011: ~William Lonergan
Forest Warden – Term Expires June 30, 2011; Jerome Thompson
Gas Inspector – Term Expires June 30, 2011; Scott Bizzozero
Harbormaster – Term Expires June 30, 2011; ~Robert O’Brien
Hazardous Waste Coordinator – Term Expires June 30, 2011; Jerome Thompson
Historical Commission – Terms Expire June 30, 2013: Joan Powers
Insurance Committee – Terms Expire June 30, 2011; Jeffrey Phelps
Jail Keeper – Term Expires June 30, 2011 ~Edward Savage
Local Emergency Planning Committee – Terms Expire June 30, 2011 Vincent Flaherty and Bill Strait
Master Plan Committee – Term Expires June 30, 2011 ~David Soper
Nathaniel Thomas Mill – Term Expires June 30, 2011 – Sylvia Salas
Term Expires June 30, 2012 – Iris Morway
Terms Expire June 30, 2013 – Donna Brown and Frank Sawyer
North River Commission – Term Expires June 30, 2013: Edward Casey
Parks & Fields Commission – Terms Expire June 30, 2013: Kevin Arouca and Michael Glennon
Plymouth County Advisory Board – Term Expires June 30, 2011; Christopher Colclough
Plymouth County Advisory Board Alternate – Term Expires June 30, 2011; Donald Howard
Private Road Oversight Committee – Terms Expire June 30, 2011; Michael Dunn, James Egan, Richard Harris, and Philip Lindquist
Recreation Commission – Term Expires June 30, 2013: David Blauss and Maria McClennon
Sealer of Weights & Measures – Term Expires June 30, 2011; Peter Jones
Special Police Officers – Terms Expire June 30, 2011; Bernard Delory, August Silva, Christopher Lee, Eric Campbell, Kevin Harrington, and Robert O’Brien
Street Safety & Development Comm. – Terms Expire June 30, 2011; Paul Taber, Manuel Depina, Anthony Sacco, Stephen Amico, Joan DiLillo, Richard Harris, Edward Savage.
Town Forest Committee – Terms Expire June 30, 2013: Allan Clemons, Philip Clemons and Robert Duff
Trench Inspector – Terms Expire June 30, 2011: Richard Harris
Wiring Inspector – Term Expires June 30, 2011 Edward Savage
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard approve the reappointments as amended. Voted 5 - 0
Item V Resignation/Appointments
Resignation: Leslie Prario has submitted her resignation from the Capital Improvement and Board of Library Trustees – Mrs. Marini informed the Board that as the Library Trustee position is elected, a joint appointment between the Selectmen and Library Trustees will be required. The appointment will be until the next annual Town election in May 2011.
MOTION by Amico, second by Egan to accept with regret the resignation of Leslie Prario from the Capital Improvement Committee and the Board of Library Trustees. Voted 5 - 0
Appointment: Michael Saya 821 Winter Street to Council of Elder - Affairs – To Fill August Silva vacancy – term expire 6/30/12
MOTION by Egan, second by Amico, to appoint Michael Saya to the Council of Elder Affairs term to expire June 30, 2012. Voted 5 - 0
Appointment: Elizabeth Sloan, Town Clerk – 2010 Census Liaison. Mrs. Marini informed the Board that the former Town Clerk Sandra Harris had been the 2010 Census Liaison.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to appoint Elizabeth Sloan as the 2010 Census Liaison.
Voted 5 - 0
Interim Director of Elder Affairs – Mr. Read recommended that the Board appoint Administrative Assistant, Mary Collins as the interim director of elder affairs.
MOTION by Amico, second by Egan to appoint Mary Collins as the interim director of elder affairs. Voted 5 - 0
Item VI One Day Liquor License – Camp Kiwanee
Sara Snow, Pembroke Sat., July 10, 2010, 4 – 9 p.m.– Wedding
Holly Pelletier, Cambridge, Sun., July 11, 2010 1 – 6 p.m. – Wedding
Susan Donahue, Hanson, Sun., July 18, 2010, 12 – 6 p.m. – Reunion
Bradley Perez, Canton, Sat., July 24, 2010, 5 – 11 p.m. – Wedding
Lisa Iannone, Watertown, Sat., July 31,2010, 3 – 9 p.m. – Wedding
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to approve the one day liquor licenses as presented.
Voted 5 - 0
Item V II Committee Reports Maquan School Building Comm. -– Mr. Amico reported that the debt on the Indian Head and Middle School bond will be paid off early under the new MSBA plan. The $329,000 surplus will be used to reduce tax bills for FY2011. Mr. Amico indicated the Town will receive approximately $600,000 when the debt is retired on the Indian Head School. Those funds can only be used for capital improvement projects. Mr. Amico suggested that a portion of the funds be used to repair the Indian Head roof and $500,000 could be used for the feasibility study of Maquan School. He indicated that the Town will receive 56% reimbursement from SBA approximately,
$265,000 for the project. The funds will be used for the project manager, plans and schematics. Mr. Amico indicated that the SBA makes the determination on the direction of the Maquan School building project, whether to remodel or replace. The committee will be submitting two articles for the October Special Town Meeting.
Chairman Colclough indicated that he is humbled to be sitting a chairman of the Board of Selectmen. He wants all the members to work together; pointing out that while there maybe disagreements, the Board needs to stay on task. He would like the Board to consider a “lessons learned” discussion. The Board would discuss the recent Town Meeting and how it could be improved. The discussion will be on the next agenda.
Item VIII Adjourn
MOTION by Egan, second by Amico to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0
9:47 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 5 - 0
Sept. 28, 2010
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