Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
June 19, 2012 – 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Stephen Amico, James Egan, Richard Flynn and Donald Howard
Members Absent: David Soper
Others Present: Town Administrator Rene’ J. Read and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
I 7:35 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Amico called the meeting to order. Chairman Amico led the Pledge Allegiance, read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule
II TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Mr. Read indicated the he did not have a report for the evening.
III NEW BUSINESS
Representative Webster – Discussion pertaining to Highway Surveyor Legislation – Representative Webster was unable to attend due to another commitment. Mr. Read read the legislation which Rep. Webster has filed with the Clerk of the House today.
An Act Relative to the Position of Appointed Highway Surveyor in the Town of Hanson.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 1B of chapter 41 of the General Laws, or any other general or special law to the contrary, there shall be an appointed highway surveyor in the town of Hanson with all the powers and duties vested by law in said office. The highway surveyor shall be appointed and may be removed by the Hanson board of selectmen, and any vacancy in such office shall be filled in like manner.
SECTION 2. Notwithstanding section 1 of this act, the elected incumbent holding office as of the effective date of this act shall continue to hold such office and perform the duties thereof until an appointment to the position is made under said section 1. At such time, the position of elected highway surveyor shall be abolished, and the term of the incumbent terminated.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Treasurer/Collector Jeanne Sullivan – Discussion pertaining to Quarterly Tax billing – Mrs. Sullivan reviewed the notice which will be sent out with the new quarterly bills. The tax bills will be sent out on June 29th and due August 1st. Mrs. Sullivan anticipates a lot of questions and it will take about a year before the taxpayers understand the process. The Treasurer’s office will mail two bills. Each bill has two sections which are should be sent in separately for each quarter. Mrs. Sullivan reviewed the options for payment which included in person, by mail, on-line and by credit card.
The Board thanked Mrs. Sullivan for a great job. Mrs. Sullivan thanked Assessor Lee Gamache for her assistance during the process.
Discussion pertaining to Local Action and Approval Certificate letter - Maquan School Building project – Mary Mahoney project manager and Peter Turoski of T2 Architects were present to explain the Maquan School project. They have drafted a report for the committee regarding the assessment of the building including options, historical data and the education program the district is following. They have produced six options with cost analysis. The building committee has approved three options No. 4, 5 and 6, which will be submitted to SBA. They are looking for a vote for support of the Local Action and Approval Certificate letter.
Option 4 provides for a new Maquan School Pre-K to 2, for a total project cost of $33,038.96. The Town’s share would be $17,867.654.
Option 5 provides for renovations at the Indian Head School for Pre-K to 5 with a total project cost of $46,907,068 with the Town’s share being $26,362,101.
Option 6 provides for a new two story school at Indian Head for Pre-K to 5 with a total project cost of $47,316,268 with the Town’s share $26,529,668.
The Committee will be required to narrow the options to 1 for the SBA approval. Chairman Amico feels a new school would be the best option.
MOTION for discussion by Egan second by Flynn approve and authorize the Owner's Project Manager to submit the Feasibility Study Preliminary Design Program and related materials to the MSBA for its consideration.
Mr. Howard asked if demolition and hazmat costs are included in the costs. Mr. T Turoski indicated that those fees are included in the figures.
Mr. Flynn inquired whether the schools will required to be taken down. Mr. T Turoski said there could be an option to leave a portion of either of the buildings for other uses by the Town.
Mr. Amico explained that there has been some discussion of saving Memorial Hall. He would like to keep it for the gym. He pointed out that the roof would still have to be fixed.
Bruce Young and Alan Clemons were present from the Historical Commission to provide input on the Memorial Hall. Mr. Young pointed out that prior to the construction of the Middle School most events were held at Memorial Hall. Mr. Young feels that the memorials should be relocated to somewhere the public is more likely to see them.
Mr. Clemons recommended that if the plaques are removed, that they be placed immediately at the Middle School or new location, to avoid the loss of the bronze plaques. Mr. Read recommended a discussion with the Veterans Agent. Mr. Flynn will discuss the proposal with the Patriotic Observance Committee.
Town Clerk Beth Sloan asked if she could have input as to the layout of the school relative to her needs for the elections. Ms. Mahoney indicated Ms. Sloan’s needs will be taken into consideration.
Moved to the vote Voted 4 – 0
Declination of appointment – Richard Harris from Parks & Fields – Chairman Amico read letter from Richard Harris dated June 1, 2012 indicating the Mr. Harris no longer wishes to serve.
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to accept with regret Mr. Harris declination. Voted 4 - 0
New Appointments: - South Shore Vocational Representative – Christopher Amico, 93 Barbara Road
Chairman Amico announced the he would recuse himself from the next discussion and handed the gavel to Mr. Howard.
Mrs. Marini explained that the former SSVT representative, James Rodick indicated that he did not wish to be reappointed. Mr. Rodick term will end June 30, 2012. Mr. Amico is the only candidate for the position.
MOTION by Egan, second by Flynn to appoint Christopher Amico as the South Shore Vocational Representative. Term to Expire June 30, 2015 Voted 3 – 0.
Robert Hayes asked if the Board would consider appointing a member of the Board of Selectmen to the Parks & Fields Commission. The commission feels having a representative from the Board of Selectmen would be beneficial. Mr. Hayes recommended Mr. Amico.
MOTION by Egan, second by Flynn to appointed Mr. Amico to the Parks & Fields. Term to Expire June 30, 2015. Voted 4 – 0
Community Preservation – Three applications were received from the following: Joseph Weeks 83 Hancock Street, Robert Overholtzer 284 High Street and Robert Sutter 264 Brook Street.
Chairman Amico pointed out Mr. Overholtzer experience with Community Preservation.
MOTION by Howard, second Flynn to appoint Robert Overholtzer to the Community Preservation Committee term to expire June 30, 2014. Voted 4 - 0
Housing Authority - Discussion pertaining to Building Permit Fees – Chairman Amico read a memo dated June 18, 2012 from Town Administrator Rene’ Read. Mr. Read recommended that the Board waive the future fees for building projects by the Hanson Housing Authority. Housing Authority members Teresa Santalucia, Tom Powers and Joseph Weeks and Director Karen Riley were present.
Mr. Read pointed out that projects funded by the State or Federal Government will not be waived. Teresa Santalucia explained they have funding streams from the State, their Capital Project budget through the State and a court settlement.
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to waive the building permit fees but the plumbing and electric fees will be charged. Voted 4 - 0
IV OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None Heard
V ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES ~ Camp Kiwanee
Donna Mitchell, East Bridgewater, Sun., July 8th 3 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Wedding
Heather Voght, Cherry Valley, Sat., July 14th 4:00 p.m .to 10:30 p.m. – Wedding
Hanson Library Foundation, Thurs., July 19th 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Fundraiser
Sarah Wolfe, N. Attleboro, Fri., July 20th 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Wedding
Traci Acciavatti, Whitman, Sat., July 21st 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
Allegra Timperi, Boston, Sat., July 28th 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.- Wedding
MOTION by Howard second by Egan to grant the one day liquor licenses as presented. Voted 4 - 0
VI APPROVE MINUTES
June 5, 2012
MOTION by Howard, second by Flynn to approve the minutes of June 5, 2012 as presented.
Voted 4 – 0
Chairman Amico indicated that Mr. Soper was not present because he is in Washington DC meeting with Hanson’s Congressional Delegation. Mr. Soper was appointed to the South Shore Economic Development Board by Peter Forman CEO of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Soper’s goal is to meet with our Congressional delegation to secure some funding to help with the landfill closure and clean up the old Plymouth County property. Mr. Soper’s last goal is to talk with the Congressional delegation about helping Hanson with the economic target area designation.
VII COMMITTEE REPORTS – None Heard
VIII EXECUTIVE SESSION - - Chairman Amico announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
So Move by Egan, second by Howard. Roll Call Flynn Aye, Howard Aye, Amico Aye, and Egan Aye. Voted 4 – 0.
8:25 p.m. Brief Recess
8:34 p.m. Returned to open Session
IX ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to adjourn. Voted 4 – 0
8:35 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 4 – 0 - 1 (Soper)
July 10, 2012
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