Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
May 22, 2012
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, Town Counsel
I 7:30 p.m.~~~~~~~Town Administrator Rene’ Read called the meeting to order. Mr. Read led the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule. Mr. Read indicated that the agenda will be taken out of order.
II NEW BUSINESS
Swear In Newly Elected officials – Town Clerk Elizabeth Sloan was present to swear in the newly elected officials which included, Selectmen Donald Howard and Steve Amico; Moderator Sean Kealy; Housing Authority member Joseph Weeks; Highway Surveyor Robert Brown, School Committee member Robert Hayes and Library Trustee Helen Levesque.
Re-organize the Board – Mr. Read requested nominations for Chairman:
David Soper nominated Steve Amico as Chairman, second by James Egan. So Voted 5 – 0
Chairman Amico took over the gavel and requested nominations for Vice-Chairman
Mr. Egan nominated Donald Howard as Vice Chairman, second by Richard Flynn. So Voted 5 - 0
Chairman Amico requested nominations for Clerk
Don Howard nominated Richard Flynn as clerk, second by James Egan. So Voted 5 - 0
III TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Vote and Sign the Police Union Contract – Mr. Read provided the Board with a copy of the codified Police Union Contract. Mr. Read pointed out that the Board had previously voted to approve the terms of the contract through the Memorandum of Agreement. Counsel has drafted the final contract which incorporates the terms of the agreement.
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to vote to approve and sign the police union contract.
Voted 5 - 0
Mr. Read informed the Board that he will be out of the office next week.
Returned to New Business –
Alan Osgood, Maquan Street – Discuss Maquan Pond water levels – As Mr. Osgood was not at the meeting, Al Hanscom of BETA Group explained that the issue were the controls of the water of Maquan Pond at Cranberry Cove. Resident and abutter to Maquan Pond, Mr. Osgood has been concerned about flooding around his property. Due to heavy rains two years ago the water levels were extremely close to Mr. Osgood’s property. At that time the culvert at Cranberry Cove was clogged and had to be removed and replaced with a new culvert. Additional problems happened when the sand from the beach fills the outflow pipe at the beach. Mr. Hanscom recommended installing a jetty type structure with rip rap stone to reduce the flow of sand into the outflow pipe. The fix should keep the
water levels from rising. A Notice of Intent will be required with the Conservation Commission. Mr. Howard was concerned that the kids from the beach will be walking and playing on the jetty and suggested smaller stones. Mr. Hanscom recommends larger stones to make the jetty less attractive and proper signage to keep the kids off the structure. Mr. Hanscom feels the Town departments will be able to accommodate the work. Mr. Hanscom feels that Mr. Osgood is frustrated with the speed of action by the Town. Mr. Hanscom explained that the sand has been clogging the pipe for years and requires regular maintenance to keep the pipe clear. This project will reduce the maintenance requirements.
7:50 p.m. Mr. Osgood arrived and gave the Board a brief history. Mr. Osgood reported that in 2002 he noticed the pond elevation had increased. He found the outflow pipe was clogged. He discussed it with the Caretaker and Conservation. The next few years they kept putting sand on the beach. In 2004 his property flooded. In 2008 the worst flood occurred. The last 6 years they have been meeting about the problem. An operation agreement was reached a few years ago. Mr. Osgood presented the Board with pictures of his property and the outlet pipe. Mr. Osgood discussed the stop logs which regulate the water levels.
According to Mr. Osgood, Recreation was supposed to remove all the sand by 2011. The first 10 feet of the pipe has sand blocking it. On April 25th Mr. Osgood met with Mr. Read, Mr. Hanscom and Recreation Chairman David Blauss. Mr. Osgood said that DPW workers were going to do the work, but the work was not done. Mr. Hanscom explained that an Order of Conditions is required by Conservation and feels this will be a permanent fix. The beach erosion control plan will reduce the amount of run-off from the parking lot. Mr. Hanscom will submit a joint application on behalf of Recreation for the project. Mr. Hanscom estimated $6,000 to $7,000 for the rip rap project. If the project goes over $7,500 the project will be brought back to the Board for further discussion.
Mr. Hanscom hopes to complete the project by the middle of August. Mr. Read indicated it would be better completed in early fall after the beach closes. Mr. Osgood feels that 10 years has been long enough.
MOTION by Howard, second by Flynn to require the project be brought back to the Board if the project exceeds the $7,500 cap. Voted 4 – 1 (Egan)
Recommendation for Award of Contract – Mr. Read presented the Board with his recommendation of contract award for the replacement of an existing rubber membrane roof on the Treasurer/Collector’s and Assessors wing at the Hanson Town Hall SRC Roofing of Quincy $23,960.00. Mr. Read explained that the May 2011 Town Meeting appropriated $20,000 for the repair. However, the bids came in over the $20,000 appropriation. Consequently, he was required to wait until the May 2012 Special Town Meeting to secure the funds to complete the project.
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to approve the contract with SRC Roofing of Quincy Mr. Flynn wants the details of the bid. Mr. Read provided the Board with the Bid document which was prepared by Al Hanscom. Mr. Soper doesn’t want to hold up a vote as Mr. Read is the one who has to review the bids. Mr. Flynn reviewed the specifications and was comfortable with moving forward with the contract. Voted 5 - 0
Support for Plymouth County Mosquito Control Budget – Mr. Read read an e-mail from Dan Daley of Plymouth County Mosquito Control dated February 16, 2012. Mr. Read recommends that the Board support the Mosquito control budget which has already been approved through Hanson’s FY 2013 budget and to authorize Mr. Read to send a letter of support.
MOTION by Egan, second by Soper to support the Plymouth County Mosquito control budget.
Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Egan, second by Soper to authorize Mr. Read to sign the letter of support. Voted 5 - 0
Letter of Resignation – Audrey Hayward from Conservation Commission.
MOTION by Egan, second by Soper to accept with regret Mrs. Hayward’s resignation from the Conservation Commission. Voted 5 - 0
IV OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None Heard
V ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES ~ Camp Kiwanee
Alisha Lomasney, Malden, Sat., June 2nd 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Wedding
Beverly Sampson, Braintree, Sun., June 3rd 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Graduation
Sue Lonergan, Hanson, Thurs., June 7th 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Retirement Party
Karen Watson, Jamaica Plain, Fri, June 8th 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Wedding
Megan Benway, Hanover, Sat., June 9th 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm - Wedding
Sue Lonergan, Hanson, Sun., June 10th 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Graduation
Clara Raubertas, Cambridge, Fri, June 15th 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm - Wedding
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to approve the One Day Liquor licenses as presented.
Voted 5 - 0
VI APPROVE MINUTES
May 1, 2012
May 7, 2012
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to approve the minutes of May 1, 2012 as presented
Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Soper)
MOTION by Flynn, second by Egan to approve the minutes of May 7, 2012 as presented. Voted 5 - 0
VII COMMITTEE REPORTS - Memorial Day Parade - Mr. Flynn indicated that the Memorial Day and Patriotic Observance Committee will be honoring Bob Arsenault and Paul Nawazelski for their years of service. County Commissioner Tony O’Brien will be the master of ceremony at the parade.
Maquan School Building Committee – Chairman Amico reported that six different options for the Maquan School have been presented, including an addition/renovations, second addition with demo, new Maquan School, additional renovations to Indian Head and a whole new school PK – 5. The Committee is still working on the numbers. The Committee has been reviewing several options and questions remain. They are reviewing recommendations from T2 Architects. The Committee would like to build a gym similar in size to the Middle School gym to accommodate the needs of the Town. However, a larger gym exceeds the SBA recommendations. The next meeting will be June 12th.
VIII ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0
8:27 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 5 – 0
June 5, 2012
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