Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
April 17, 2012 – 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Stephen Amico, James Egan, Richard Flynn, Donald Howard and David Soper
Members Absent:
Others Present: Town Administrator Rene’ J. Read and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
I 7:30 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Amico called the meeting to order. Chairman Amico led the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
II TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
No Report for the evening
III NEW BUSINESS FY2013 Budget – Vote Budget - Mr. Read reported that the budget is balanced. Mr. Read recommended that the Board vote the budget. Mr. Read reviewed questions the Finance Committee had asked which included Line 5 – Reserve Fund – The Finance Committee had originally requested $65,000. They have subsequently reduced the line to $50,000. The Registrar salaries – There had been an error in the original budget request. Line 85 debt service – The interest did not increase. The historical data was incorrect. The Water salary line was adjusted.
Revenues – Cherry Sheets. Mr. Read explained that his original budget accounted for a 10% reduction in State Aid. When the Governor’s budget was proposed, Mr. Read changed the State aid to a 5% reduction. Due to the figures recommended by the House, Mr. Read feels a conservative State aid figures would be the Governor’s proposed budget which is a level fund. As a result of the additional revenue, Mr. Read recommended approving two of the capital improvement projects, one for drainage and the second article is for a roof at Camp Kiwanee.
Mr. Read explained that the omnibus budget is now includes a funding source columns. Consequently, the Finance Committee will no longer need to hold the lines in order to site the funding sources.
The total FY2013 budget including water and capital projects is $19,137,765.
Mr. Soper suggested putting additional money into Stabilization. Mr. Read explained he had originally intended to put $10,000 into Stabilization, then increased it to $25,000. Mr. Read is very comfortable with $50,000.00. Mr. Read explained that the Bonding companies like to see money placed in Stabilization.
MOTION by Howard, second by Soper to approve the budget as presented. Voted 5 - 0
Annual Appointment
Old Colony Elder Services Representative – Mary Collins Term Exp. 4/30/13
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to appoint Mary Collins to the Old Colony Elder Services. Voted 5 - 0
New Appointment
Sean Joanis, 604 Brook Street – ZBA Alternate – Term to Expire 6/30/12
Mr. Joanis was present and indicated that Mr. Nagle had suggested that he apply as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Joanis is an attorney and has experience in the environmental field.
MOTION by Egan, second by Soper to appoint Mr. Joanis as the alternate to the ZBA. Voted 5 - 0
Set Sealer of Weights & Measures Rates & Taxi Fees
Chairman Amico read a memo dated April 17, 2014 from Meredith Marini.
Mr. Jones recommended setting the Sealer rate for sealing the taxi meter at $35.00 and setting the Taxi rates at $3.90 for the first mile and $2.60 for each additional mileage or a portion thereof.
MOTION by Howard, second by Flynn to set the Sealer fee rate for Taxi at $35.00. Voted 5 - 0
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to set the Taxi rates as requested. Voted 5 - 0
Accept gift from J. McKinnon Landscaping Co for landscape work at Town Hall. – Chairman Amico read an e-mail from Jeff McKinnon dated April 17, 2012 offering to donate landscape services to the Town Hall. Chairman Amico indicated that the work will be done prior to Memorial Day.
MOTION by Egan, second by Soper to accept the gift of landscaping services to the Town from J. McKinnon Landscaping Co. Voted 5 - 0
Junk Dealers Licenses
South Shore Antiques, Francis McMurrough 1071 Main Street
King’s Ransom, Michael Shoughrow 156 Liberty Street
Mr. McMurrough and Mr. Shoughrow were present. Mr. Soper inquired as to why the license is called junk. Mrs. Marini indicated the statute refers to used goods, antiques and sales of coins and metals as junk.
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to grant the Junk Dealer licenses as presented. Voted 5 - 0
IV OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Finalize and Sign Special & Town Meeting Warrants
Mrs. Marini indicated that a recommendation was needed for Article 6 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant, which had been tabled until a full Board was present. Article 6 is relative to the Prop. 2 ½ override for the school budget.
MOTION by Egan, second Flynn to recommend Article 6 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant for the school override. 1 – 4 (Amico, Howard, Soper & Flynn)
Mr. Read reiterated due to the additional funding, he suggested the Board recommend the Capital Articles.
Article 9 - Drainage
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to recommend Article 9. Voted 5 - 0
Article 10 – Camp Kiwanee Roof
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to recommend Article 10 Voted 5 - 0
V APPROVE MINUTES
April 10, 2012
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to accept the minutes of April 10, 2012 as presented.
Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Soper)
VI COMMITTEE REPORTS
Nathaniel Thomas Mill – Flynn reported that the Thomas Mill committee met with Conservation Commission and will be coordinating efforts relative to the Mill.
Planning Board - Mr. Flynn indicated the Planning Board has finished some new subdivision regulations. The drafter is working on the regulations and a PDF document will be put on the website and a hearing will be held. The Planning Board regulations will now require sidewalks on both sides of the street. The regulations will require the establishment of a sidewalk fund. Lighting will have to be paid for by the developer for two years after completion of the subdivision. Mr. Egan asked how the regulations are adopted. Mr. Flynn informed the Board that the regulations do not go to Town Meeting. The Planning Board holds a public hearing and then adopts the regulations.
Memorial Day & Patriot Observance Committee – Mr. Flynn informed that Board that the Committee will be recognizing Mr. Arsenault for his 38 years of service as well as Paul Nawazelski for his years of service conducting the Memorial Day Parade. Mr. Flynn’s invited the Board and the public to the Memorial Day Parade which will be held on Monday, May 28th. Mr. Flynn also indicated that Shaws Supermarket has made a commitment of a donation for the event.
Maquan School Building Committee – Chairman Amico indicated that the committee will be going through the buildings which are both been reported to be sound. Additions could be problematic due to construction design. Designs are not yet final. Preliminary inspection indicates there is no insulation in the second floor rooms at the Indian Head School or in the roof. The 1999 addition was well constructed. Chairman Amico reported that once replacement of the roof commences, it will affect the seismic issues other sections of the school.
School Committee Report - Mr. Egan reported that he attended the School Committee meeting relative to his designation as a member of the negotiation team. The School Committee chose to have the municipal representatives only take a vote at the conclusion of the negotiations and ratification of the agreement. Mr. Egan will not be participating in the negotiations.
VII EXECUTIVE SESSION – Chairman Amico announced that the Board would be going into executive session to discuss strategies in preparation of contract negotiation with non-union personnel – to conduct collective bargain sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel – Police Chief. The Board will return to open session only to adjourn.
SO MOVED by Howard, second by Flynn. Roll Call Flynn Aye, Howard Aye, Amico Aye, Egan Aye and Soper Aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:15 p.m. Brief Recess.
8:25 p.m. Returned to open session.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to adjourned. Voted 5 – 0
8:25 p.m. Meeting adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 4 – 0
May 1, 2012
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