Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
December 7, 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
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’S REPORT – FY2012 Budget -Mr. Read reported that the FY 2012 initial budget review process with the department heads has been concluded.~ The Financial Team will be reviewing revenue projections in the next few weeks, comparing that data with the departmental requests and making recommendations shortly thereafter. Ambulance Billing - Mr. Read informed the Board that he will be meeting with members of the Fire Department staff to discuss Ambulance Billing and will be developing a policy for the Board’s consideration to help ensure that collections are met. Solid Waste Contract Negotiations – In light of the recent meetings in Bourne regarding
solid waste, Mr. Read requested that the Board of Selectmen authorize him to negotiate a Solid Waste Contract on the town’s behalf.~ Mr. Read will keep the Board apprised of any developments that may occur along the way. The authorization will give him a seat at the table as the Chief Procurement Officer.
MOTION by Amico, second by Egan to authorize Rene’ Read to negotiate a solid waste contract on behalf of the Town, as chief procurement officer. Voted 5 - 0
III NEW BUSINESS
Pledge of Liquor License – 14 58 Liquors has requested authorization to pledge its liquor license to Rockland Trust. Mrs. Marini explained 14 58 Liquors is applying for a line of credit through Rockland Trust Company.
MOTION by Egan, second by Amico to approve the request of 14 58 Liquors to pledge its license to Rockland Trust Company. Voted 5 – 0
Economic Target Area – Mr. Soper reported that he has been in contact with State Rep. Daniel Webster and Congressman Stephen Lynch to look into the opportunities of revitalizing the Rt. 27 in the area of the old Cape Cod Cranberry building. He suggested that the Town look into available stimulus money. He will keep the Town Administrator and Chairman apprised of his progress.
IV APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT
Old Colony Planning Council – Robert Overholtzer Term to expire 12/31/13
MOTION by Amico, second by Soper to appoint Robert Overholtzer to the Old Colony Planning Council. Term to expire 12/31/13. Voted 5 - 0
Appointment: Council of Elder Affairs - Carole Hack 339 Spring Street to fill
Term of William Schmidt – Term to expire 6/30/13
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to appoint Carole Hack to the Council of Elder Affairs. Term to expire 6/30/13. Voted 5 - 0
V OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sign Thomas Mill Purchase & Sale – Mr. Read presented the Board with the Purchase and Sales agreement for the Thomas Mill for execution. Mr. Read reported that the closing is
December 16th
Plymouth County Hospital Property Discussion – Bob Hayes of Parks and Fields and the school committee was present to discuss the use of the Plymouth County Hospital property. Mr. Hayes indicated that he walked the property with Mr. Amico and Mr. Soper and is concerned nothing has been done with the property and no plan is in place. Mr. Amico feels the property could accommodate a sports complex.
7:50 p.m. Mr. Soper recused himself from the discussion as he is an abutter. Mr. Soper stepped away from the table.
Mr. Egan pointed out that there is a plan in place and the library is working on a feasibility study and the Housing Authority has been held up by the State because of the hospital building. The Housing Authority cannot do anything until the building comes down. There was lengthy discussion regarding the funding for the removal of the building. Mr. Hayes doesn’t feel the Town should convey any portion of the property, including conveyance to Conservation, until a definitive plan is in place. Mr. Amico is in favor of a sports complex which would generate revenue. Mr. Amico suggested a debt exclusion would be an option for funding the removal of the building. Mr. Amico also feels that the garages on the property would be a good source of rental income.
Mr. Hayes suggested a committee be created to investigate the removal of the building and plans for the property. He feels a member of the Selectmen, Board of Health and building commission should serve as members.
Mr. Read indicated that other groups have been formed regarding the property, he would review the suggestions and make a recommendation to the Board.
8:17 p.m. Mr. Soper returned to the table.
Returned to new business -- Discussion regarding Health Agent mileage reimbursement – Health Agent Vincent Flaherty was present along with Board of Health members, Terry McSweeney, Richard Edgehille and Joe Pelligra as well as Administrative Assistant Karen Doucette. Mr. Flaherty explained that the Town Administrator denied his request for mileage reimbursement for the months of March, April and May 2010. Mr. Flaherty informed that Board that his mileage was rejected by Town Accountant because it was not submitted with an inspection log. Mr. Flaherty felt that the inspection log was redundant and many of the columns did not apply to his job. Mr. Read explained that the issue was not so much the form as it was that the submission of the mileage was so late. Mr. Pelligra
inquired as to the purpose of the inspection log. Mr. Read explained that the inspection log tracks where the agent has been. As an example, if the agent did inspections as Shaw’s Plaza, he may be at one location for several hours, but had inspected several businesses. The mileage log would not reflect that. Mr. Read pointed out that the new forms were forwarded to all departments in February 2010.
Mr. Edgehille indicated that the Health Agent falls under the jurisdiction of the Board of Health.
Mr. Soper feels that the matter is not about the mechanics of the form, but of deadlines not being met. The fiscal year closed on June 30th and the submission was made in November. Mr. Read informed the Boards that the Town Accountant encumbered the funds for the mileage for a period of time but cannot hold the money indefinitely.
Chairman Colclough asked for a motion to reimburse Mr. Flaherty for his mileage. No motion was heard. Mr. Flaherty will not be reimbursed.
VI COMMITTEE REPORTS - Plymouth County Advisory Committee – Mr. Colclough reported that he attended a meeting with the advisory committee and the County budget has a deficit of
$1 million. The County has proposed selling some land totaling $1.25 million.
Dean Anderson – Mr. Anderson complained that his complaints of September have gone unanswered and questioned the complaint procedures. Mr. Read to look into it.
VII ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Amico, second by Egan to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0
9:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 5 – 0
January 4, 2011
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