Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
November 2, 2010 – 8:00 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
I 7:35 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Colclough called the meeting to order. Chairman Colclough lead the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
II TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT – Mr. Read reported that the Attorney General’s office has approved the general by-law change relative to surplus equipment. Mr. Read indicated that he would confirm that the Town Clerk has posted the notice. Mr. Read will be drafting a Surplus policy for the Board’s review.
Skateboard Park - Mr. Read read the following letter from the Parks & Fields Commission.
November 1, 2010
The skate park is closed for the month of November due rubbish inside the park, vandalism both inside and outside the park and removal of property from the Highway Department for use as jumps inside the park.
The Parks and Fields commission will be meeting in November to vote on when to reopen the park and under what conditions, Per order of the Hanson Parks and Fields Commission.
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, Hanson Middle School, the Indian Head School and the Hanson Police Department as well as the Selectman's Office and the Town Clerks Office have been notified. Signs were posted Sunday October 31, on the Jersey barrier in the Boteri Complex Parking lot and on the gated entrance to the park.
III MINUTES October 19, 2010
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to approve the minutes of October 19, 2010 as printed.
Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Colclough)
IV NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of Dispatcher – Chief Savage was present and informed the Board that the Emergency Communication Committee conducted interviews to fill Michael Bearce’s vacancy. The committee recommended Ryan Bailey who currently serves as a part-time dispatcher. Mr. Read concurred with the ECC’s recommendation.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to appoint Ryan Bailey effective November 8, 2011.
Voted 5 - 0
Robert Arsenault - Veteran Day Event – Mr. Arsenault was present to invite the Board and the public to the Veteran’s Day ceremony on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Town Hall. A collation will be held in the Selectmen’s meeting room following ceremony. Mr. Arsenault informed the Board that the May 2011 Memorial Day parade will be the last parade he will organize. He feels it is time for new youthful individuals to take over. Mrs. Marini pointed out that there is a Memorial Day Patriotic Observance Committee that could take over the responsibilities. The committee is appointed by the Town Moderator. The Board thanked Mr. Arsenault for his years of organizing the parade.
V ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE ~ Camp Kiwanee
Gail Fusco, Hanson, Sat., Dec. 4th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Holiday Party
Bea Reynolds, Hanson, Sun, Dec. 26th 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Holiday Party
MOTION by Egan, second by Amico to approve the one day liquor licenses as presented. Voted 5 - 0
VI OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None heard.
VII COMMITTEE REPORTS - Winter Street Bridge – Mr. Howard reported once again that the Bridge is complete and open to traffic. Maquan School Building – Mr. Amico indicated the committee will be meeting on Tuesday, November 9th.
VIII EXECUTIVE SESSION - Chairman Colclough announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and will reconvene to open session.
MOTION by Amico, second by Egan to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and will reconvene to open session. Roll Call Howard Aye, Amico Aye, Colclough Aye, Egan Aye and Soper Aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:19 p.m. Brief Recess
8:43 p.m. Returned to open session
IX ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0
8:43 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
Executive Assistant
Voted and approved 5 – 0
November 16, 2010
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