Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
February 19, 2013
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 requested a moment of silence for Mr. Andrews who served on many town boards and committees including the Board of Selectmen, Assessors, Water Commission, Finance Committee and Auxiliary Police. Chairman Amico read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
II TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT –
Mr. Read reported there will be no increase in the health insurance line, which will provide approximately $130,000 in saving. However, the savings will be used to cover the increase in the South Shore Vocational Technical School budget.
Mr. Read thanked the Police Fire, Highway, Water and dispatchers for their work during the blizzard. He received numerous calls and e-mails complimenting the Highway Department for the work on clearing the roads. Chairman Amico indicated that he went out with the Highway and Fire departments during the blizzard. Chairman Amico read the following letter which will be sent to the departments:
We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your hard work and dedication to the residents of the Town of Hanson during the Blizzard of 2013. Every person involved in Town operations during this remarkable event deserves accolades for your efforts to keep our streets plowed and passable and our residences safe and secure.
While each of you was serving the Town of Hanson, your families were home alone and possibly in the dark without power. Through your actions, you have shown what dedicated public service is all about.
During the storm there were many trees and power lines down and every department worked with one another to help in any manner possible. I know of one instance that the Fire Department was called to a medical emergency and were it not for the joint effort of the Dispatchers, Fire, Police and Highway personnel, that event could have had a tragic ending. As a result of the individual having received such outstanding care and a quick response because of your concerted efforts, he is alive today.
Please accept this note as an expression of our gratitude for all your outstanding service, not only as the Board of Selectmen but also as residents of the Town of Hanson.
Thank you,
Stephen M. Amico
Chairman
Hanson Board of Selectmen
III NEW BUSINESS
Andrew Clemons – Eagle Scout Project – Mr. Clemons is a member of Hanson Boy Scout Troop 34 and is pursuing his Eagle Scout. He requested the Board’s permission to erect bird houses on the former Plymouth County Hospital property for Eastern Mountain Bluebirds. He plans to install them in the large fields at the north end of the property. Mr. Clemons provided a prototype of the bird house designed specifically for the blue birds. The houses will be placed on eight foot metal poles to prevent predators for climbing into the house. The houses will be unfinished pine houses.
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to grant Andew Clemons permission to erect the Blue Bird houses on the Plymouth County Hospital Property. Voted 5 - 0
Honorary Citizenship Award – Mr. Read indicated that Deb Gallagher of Greater Duxbury AFS has requested the Board issue an Honorary Citizenship award to Exchange Student Lukas Beiten. Chairman Amico read the Award. AFS event will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Village of Duxbury.
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to approve an honorary citizen award to Lukas Beiten.
Voted 5 - 0
Change of Manager for Hanson Athletic Association – Steve Ferroli – Mr. Ferroli was present at the meeting. Mr. Ferroli had previously served as the manager.
MOTION by Egan, second Howard to approve the change of Manager at the Hanson Athletic Association to Steve Ferroli. Voted 5 - 0
Approve Conservation Restriction – Lots 1 & 2 Whitman Street – Town Planner/Conservation Agent Laurie Muncy explained that the Conservation Commission is working with the owner, Thomas J. Hastings Co, LLC to develop the property. Town Counsel has drafted the easement and conservation restriction as the property is wetland. The Conservation easement consists of an area 294,527 +/- square feet.
MOTION by Flynn, second by Egan to grant the Conservation Restriction for discussion. Mr. Howard asked why the Conservation Restriction is only 30 years. Ms. Muncy indicated that things could change with respect wetlands lines or sewage could be installed. The residents will not loose access to their properties they are only restricted as to its use. Mr. Flynn asked who would be maintaining the property within the restriction. Ms. Muncy explained that the property remains the under the ownership of the owners. So voted 5 – 0
IV OLD BUSINESS – None heard
V APPROVE MINUTES
February 12, 2013
MOTION by Howard, second by Flynn to approve the minutes of February 12, 2013. Voted 5 - 0
VI COMMITTEE REPORTS – Mr. Amico reported that the Maquan School Building Committee will be meeting on Monday. South Shore Vocational Technical will hold a budget meeting on Monday, February 25th.
VII EXECUTIVE SESSION – Chairman Amico announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session to discuss strategies regarding pending litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body – McGovern matter. The Board would return to open session only to adjourn.
So moved by Egan, second by Howard to go into Executive Session. Roll Call Flynn Aye, Howard Aye, Amico Aye, Egan Aye and Soper Aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:00 p.m. Brief Recess
8:05 p.m. Return to open session
VIII ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
8:06 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 5 - 0
March 19, 2013
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