Selectmen’s Meeting ~
November 10, 2009
Present: ~ Donald Howard, Stephen Amico, James Egan and Christopher Colclough. James Armstrong. ~Also present Interim Town Administrator Meredith Marini.
7:30 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting.
Item I Town Administrator’s Report – Mrs. Marini announced the Annual MMA 6th Grade Essay Contest. Hanson students will be participating and essays are due on November 20th. Per the order of the Building Inspector, the fence has been installed around the Plymouth County Hospital. The Town of Pembroke has received an application for a Telecommunication Tower at Pembroke Country Club. Hanson has been notified as to the impact on historical significance. A site walk will be conducted on Sunday November 15th and a hearing is scheduled for November 30th. The historical commission has been notified and indicated there is no impact to Hanson. Mrs.
Marini reported that she met with WRHSD Facilities Manager Ernie Sandland earlier in the day regarding the roof at Indian Head School. The slate shingles are falling from the roof. This is a dangerous situation. He will forward a report and recommendations. The area will be cordoned off for safety. Mr. Sandland also notified Mrs. Marini that the bids for the Maquan School Roof have been submitted and roof replacement is scheduled to start in the next two weeks. Mrs. Marini reported that Boards of Review have been scheduled for individuals who have been out on sick leave. Mrs. Marini met with the Library Director, Nancy Cappellini as well as custodians Gerry Flynn and Brian Clemons to address several issues at the library. The Building Inspector will inspect the building and provide guidance. The air quality report for the Town Hall has been received and available for the Board’s review. The report showed no
significant issues and recommended minor repairs which are being addressed.
Item II Town Administrator Decision – Chairman Egan thanked the Town Administrator Search Committee. He briefly reviewed the process, highlighting the receipt of 47 applications which was narrowed down to three very qualified candidates. The Board members concurred on the caliber of the candidates.
MOTION by Colclough, second by Amico to offer the position of Town Administrator to Rene’ Read of Duxbury for discussion
Mr. Amico commented that the other candidates presented well and it was a tough decision. He felt, however, that Mr. Read has selected Hanson as he had not applied in several other communities as the other candidates had done. Mr. Egan indicated that all three candidates were more than qualified and successful. It was a matter simply of choice and management style. Mr. Armstrong agreed all three candidates were great, but only one had stood out and had done is homework. Mr. Read clearly picked Hanson has his choice. Voted 5 – 0.
Chairman Egan announced that a contract would need to be negotiated. Mr. Amico and Mr. Howard volunteered to negotiate the contract.
7:50 p.m. Dean Anderson interrupted that meeting and demanded to be heard. Chairman Egan informed Mr. Anderson he was out of order and not on the agenda and would not be heard. Chairman Egan called for a recess. Kevin Smith and Susan Sanders were also present. They indicated that they also wanted to address the Board. They were informed that there is a process that must be followed and instructed them to speak with Mrs. Marini later.
8:08 p.m. Back in Session – Chairman Egan announced that during the recess, he spoke with Mr. Read and Mr. Read has accepted the position.
Item III Resignation – Assessor Daniel Ward submitted his letter of resignation on October 21, 2009.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to accept with regret the resignation of Daniel Ward. Voted 5 – 0
Mrs. Marini announced that Mr. Ward’s vacancy would need to be filled by a joint appointment of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors. Applications for appointment are available in the Selectmen’s office.
Item IV One Day Liquor License - Gail Fusco, Hanson for Saturday,
December 5, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a holiday party.
MOTION by Armstrong, second by Amico to grant the one day license to Gail Fusco on December 5, 2009. Voted 5 – 0
Item V Committee Report – Area Selectmen – Mr. Amico reported the group discussed budget issues for the current year. The upcoming Annual MMA meeting. He reported Rockland’s use of Town Counsel and its financial arrangement of a flat fee. Town Counsel for Rockland conducts office hours at the Town Hall regularly. Energy Committee – Mr. Armstrong reported that the committee has organized and finished two grants. The State will be receiving $24 Millions for energy projects for communities with less than 35,000 residents. The Town earned $1,847 through the Clean Energy Choice program. The Committee is looking into purchase outside lights
for the Town Hall. The committee is also working on a planning grant.
Item VI Executive Session – Chairman Egan announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session under Exemption #3 – Contract Negotiation with Non-Union personnel.
MOTION by Amico, second by Armstrong to go into Executive Session under exemption #3 – Contract Negotiations with non-union personnel. Roll Call – Howard aye; Amico aye; Egan aye; Colclough Aye and Armstrong Aye. Voted 5 – 0
8:15 p.m. Brief Recess
9:20 p.m. Returned to open session
MOTION by Howard, second by Armstrong to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
9:20 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Interim Town Administrator
Approved and Voted 5 - 0
March 9, 2010
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