Selectmen’s Meeting ~
April 28, 2009
Present: ~Donald Howard, Stephen Amico, James Egan, and~Christopher Colclough. James Armstrong absent. Also present Town Administrator Michael Finglas and Meredith Marini, Executive Assistant. ~~
7:32 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mr. Finglas reported that for period ending April 23, 2009 he signed Payroll Warrant 43 in the amount of $100,084.47; Expense Warrant 43 - $43,325.75 and Expense Warrant 43A - $17,705.91.
Item II Review for Town Meeting – Mrs. Marini indicated that a few articles in the Special Town Meeting should be re-voted as funding has been adjusted.
Article 11 – Utilities – The Town Accountant feels there is enough money in the line.
MOTION by Colclough, second by Amico to Passover Article 11. Voted 4 – 0
Article 16 – Replenish Stabilization – There will be no money left in Free Cash to put into stabilization.
MOTION by Colclough, second by Amico to Passover Article 16. Voted 4 – 0
Article 20 – Increase demand fees for delinquent taxes – The Treasurer has surveyed other communities and most are charging a demand of less than $25.00. Mrs. Sullivan recommends a $15.00 demand fee.
MOTION by Howard, second by Amico to reduce the demand fee to $15.00. Voted 4 – 0
Articles 5 & 6 – Water Articles - Mr. Amico indicated that in light of the fact that the Finance Committee was not recommending the articles the Board should reconsider.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard not to recommend Articles 5 & 6 for discussion.
Mr. Amico felt that since the Water Commissioners’ reduced the cost of the Water Main project from $200,000 to $100,000 the Board should not recommend the article. The Board discussed the matter. Mr. Egan pointed out that the Water Commissioners have not notified the Board of this fact. Mr. Egan suggested that the Board maintain the recommendation made when the Board met with the Water Commissioners. If at Town Meeting, the Water Commissioners change their request, the Board can reconsider its recommendation. The Board agreed.
Mr. Amico withdrew his motion. Mr. Howard withdrew his second.
Item III Hanson Rotary Request - Hanson Rotary has requested permission to conduct a Fishing Derby on Sunday, May 31st from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
MOTION by Howard, second by Amico to grant permission to Hanson Rotary for a Fishing Derby on May 31st. Voted 4 – 0
Item IV One Day Liquor Licenses
Emily Taft, Hanson – Saturday, May 9th 6:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. SURPRISE PARTY
Joseph Benson, Halifax – Saturday, May 16th 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – SURPRISE PARTY
Maureen George, Plympton – Saturday, May 23rd 7:00 p.m. – Midnight – Graduation Party
MOTION by Colclough, second by Howard to grant the one-day liquor licenses as printed. Voted 4 – 0
Item V Committee Reports - SEMASS – Mr. Howard indicated that he met with the sub-committee regarding SEMASS’ proposed amendment to the current contract. His distributed a copy of the materials presented at the meeting. Mr. Amico is not in favor of signing the agreement. Mr. Howard indicated that a decision does not have to be made until September 9, 2009.
Mr. Colclough requested clarification regarding the Recreation Commission’s budget. Mrs. Marini explained the budget process. She pointed out that a discrepancy was created due to the fact that the Recreation did not submit a budget for Fiscal Year 2010 and that their request from Fiscal Year 2009 was used. She also explained that the funds the Commission is requesting in the Special Town Meeting pays for the three part-time caretakers, who are paid through the revolving account.
Mr. Colclough inquired about the Police Lieutenant’s contract. Mr. Egan explained that the matter should be discussed in Executive Session with a full Board.
Mr. Egan indicated that the Board has met with the Finance Committee on several occasions. The Finance Committee has had to make several serious cuts and the Board agrees with the cuts.
Mr. Egan announced that a Town Meeting Seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the High School.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:08 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Voted and Approved voted 4-0-1 Armstrong
May 19, 2009
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