Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
February 23, 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
7:33 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Egan called the meeting to order. Chairman Egan lead the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Citation for Christain Silva – Chairman Egan presented a citation to six year old Christian Silva of Holly Ridge Drive for calling 911 when his mother needed medical assistance. Chief Thomas described the events. Hanson Firefighter Robert O’Brien and Dave Demarco of the Fire Marshall’s office presented citations and tee shirts to the young man.
Item II Liquor License Hearing - Cranberry Deli & Convenience 1375 Main Street applied for a Wine & Malt Liquor License.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to open the hearing. Voted 5 – 0.
Mr. Armstrong read the hearing notice. Mr. Walter King of Halifax has requested a Wine and Malt liquor license for the Cranberry Deli & Convenience store. Mr. King indicated that he has a restaurant and liquor license in Plymouth. He is TIPS certified and will attend the TIP package store class.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to close hearing. Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Howard to approve the Wine & Malt Liquor License for Cranberry Deli & Convenience at 1375 Main Street. Voted 5 – 0.
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Item III Town Administrator’s Report- Mr. Read reported that the Plymouth County Health Group steering committee would be meeting on February 25th to discuss insurance rates. The group is projecting a 15% increase. Mr. Read has notified all departments of a spending freeze and all purchases over $500.00 will require a purchase order. Mr. Read indicated that the Finance Committee met with the South Shore Regional School District regarding the FY11 budget. Hanson is facing a 11.12% increase. Mr. Read explained that three of the member communities could request the assessment be reconsidered. The Finance Committee has requested that the Selectmen contact the other communities which are facing increases, Norwell
and Abington, to see if they are willing to request the SSVT reconsider the assessment.
MOTION by Howard, second by Colclough to authorize the Town Administrator to contact the other communities regarding the SSVT assessment. Voted 5 – 0.
Mr. Read reported that he met with the Fire Chief and discussed the open burning permit process. The Fire Department will conduct a fire drill when the weather gets warmer. The Fire will provide CPR/AED training for Town Hall Staff.
Mr. Read reported that he met with the Town Hall Safety Committee to discuss a number of small issues which need to be address around town hall. He has begun to develop a checklist ranging from day-to-day operations to long term maintenance projects.
The Technology audit is nearly complete and Mr. Read will be meeting Tech. Services this week to review their findings.
Item IV Close Annual Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Voted 5 – 0.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to open the May Special Town Meeting Warrant.
Voted 5 – 0. Warrant article due by noon on Friday, March 19th.
Item V Appointments Applications for appointment have been received from Elizabeth McGuirk of 1204 East Washington Street and Elizabeth Stevens of 456 Main Street to serve as alternates to the Council of Elder Affairs.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to appoint Elizabeth McGuirk and Elizabeth Stevens as Alternates to the Counsel of Elder Affairs. Terms to expire June 30, 2010. Voted 5 – 0.
Ethic Liaison – Rene’ Read
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to appoint Rene’ Read as the Ethic Liaison.
Voted 5 – 0.
Item VI Licenses – Venus III 252 Main Street, request to pledge liquor license to Rockland Trust and transfer Live Entertainment, Automatic Amusement and Sunday License from Woody’s to
Venus III. Mrs. Marini indicated that during the original liquor license transfer the owners of Venus III had not indicated their desire to pledge the liquor license. Venus III has also indicated that the other licenses will be under the same hours and terms as Woody’s.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve Venus III request to pledge its liquor license to Rockland and transfer the Live Entertainment, Automatic Amusement and Sunday License.
Voted 5 – 0.
Item VII Approve Minutes - January 19, 2010 and February 2, 2010.
MOTION by Amico, second by Armstrong, to approve the minutes of January 19, 2010 and February 2, 2010 as presented. Voted 5 – 0.
Item VIII One Day Liquor Licenses – Camp Kiwanee- –
Friends of Camp Kiwanee Friday & Saturday March 5 & 6, and March 12 & 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 7 & March 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to approve the one day liquor licenses as requested. Voted 5 – 0.
Item IX Committee Reports – Energy Committee – Mr. Armstrong reported the committee is working on the energy policy. Strategic Planning – Mr. Amico reported that the School Strategic Planning meeting will be held Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Brockton Power Plant -– Mr. Amico reported that the meeting has been postponed until March 18th. Retention Ponds -– Mr. Howard reported that he met with the Planning Board to discuss the design and construction of retention ponds. The Planning Board will consider his recommendations. DARE Graduation – Mr. Egan indicated that the DARE graduation was outstanding.
8:03 p.m. Brief Recess
8:07 p.m. Returned to open session. Chairman Egan announced that the Board would be going into executive session under exemption #3 – litigation and negotiations regarding collective bargaining and exemption #6 – the purchase or sales of real estate.
MOTION by Amico, second by Armstrong, to go into executive session under exemption #3 – litigation and negotiations regarding collective bargaining and exemption #6 – the purchase or sales of real estate. Roll Call – Howard aye, Amico aye, Egan aye, Colclough aye and Armstrong aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:08 p.m. Brief Recess
9:53 p.m. Return to open session
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Colclough to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0.
9:53 p.m. Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Soper)
October 19, 2010
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