Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
March 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 and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
II NEW BUSINESS
Recognize Girls 5th grade basketball team champions of the South Shore League – Chairman Amico welcomed the team members of the Girl’s 5th Grade Small Town League Champions. Chairman Amico introduced the coaches Kerry Martin, Sue Lassiter, and Bob Hayes and team members Riley Bina, Isabella Campitelli, Hannah Damon, Brittany Gacicia, Jordan Lassiter, Kendall Lassiter, Morgan Lassiter, Olivia Martin, Sydni Mountcastle, Emma Perkins and Erin Wood. Chairman Amico indicated that the team had a record of 20 and 1 and went on to win the championship. The Board congratulated the team.
Report from the Recycling Committee – Recycling Committee members Joe Pelligra, Dana Larsen and Donna Brownell were present to update the Board on the committee’s activities. Mr. Pelligra reminded the Board of the meeting two months ago with WasteZero. The Recycling committee has also met with WasteZero. The committee is looking for direction from the Selectmen, Finance Committee and the Board of Health to determine how to move forward with WasteZero. They want to address what the Town is going to do with respect to solid waste management. The committee has looked for other vendors, but it appears the WasteZero is the only vendor available. WasteZero has very successful in Bourne. Mr. Read is working with Town Counsel to determine which Board makes the decision as to
moving forward with Pay As You Throw. Mr. Pelligra indicated that the Board of Health has always had jurisdiction over the Transfer Station.
Mr. Amico feels that a public forum at one of the schools would be more beneficial to accommodate several residents. Mr. Read intends to have Janine Delaney and Claire Sullivan meet with the Board to discuss the transition process and timeline. Mr. Soper feels that Town Meeting would be a better forum to discuss the matter. Chairman Amico indicated that such presentation would take too long at Town Meeting and not necessarily the forum to address the issue.
Mr. Soper asked if renovations will be necessary at the Transfer Station. Mr. Read indicated that work would be required at the Transfer Station but no funding has been set aside for the changes.
Finance Committee member, Manny Depina asked about the percentage of recycling. Mr. Pelligra indicated that the Town’s percentage is very low. Mr. Pelligra indicated that Pay As You Throw is a change in thinking. The Transfer Station would be re-designed so that recycling would be the first stop at the facility.
Mr. Pelligra explained that the Pay-As-You-Throw concept will require a learning curve involved in the transitioning. Mr. Egan indicated that he would be more comfortable if there were other vendors available from which to choose. The Recycling Committee will research other vendors.
Appointments:
Town Administrator Search Committee – The Board received ten applications for appointment to the committee. Chairman Amico indicated that the Board needed to select a member to serve on the Town Administrator Search Committee and asked for nominations:
Mr. Howard nominated Mr. Egan, second by Soper. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Flynn nominated Elizabeth Sloan, Town Clerk as the elected official, second by Howard Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Soper nominated Gary Banuk – no second heard.
Mr. Howard nominated Sandra Harris, second by Egan. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Flynn nominated Patricia Glenn, second by Egan Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Egan nominated John Norton, second by Howard. Voted 5 – 0
License Renewals:
Livery License – Concert Limousine 775 West Washington Street
Taxi License – Hanson Taxi 726 West Washington Street
Lodging House – Hanson Manor 748 Whitman Street
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to renew Concert Limo license Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to renew Hanson Taxi license Voted 5 - 0
MOTION by Flynn, second by Egan to renew Lodging House license for Hanson Country Manor.
Voted 5 - 0
Requests:
Hanson Children’s Museum for “Cow Plop” Fundraiser April 27th - Mr. Amico read a letter dated
March 9, 2013 from Juvelyn Hartweg of Hanson Children’s Museum explaining the event.
MOTION by Howard, second by Soper to approve the request for the Cow Plop. Mr. Flynn asked who would clean up after the cow and the chalk lines. Mr. Amico indicated that sponsor of the event will be required to clean up. Mr. Howard explained that the grid lines for the event would be made with lime and will wash into the ground during the first rain. Voted 5 - 0
STOP sign – Independence and Valley Forge – Tabled until April 2nd.
Hanson Tavern early opening April 14th for Motorcycle Run – Chairman Amico read a letter dated March 13, 2013 from Jim Deagle of J&R’s Indian Head Pub at 278 Main Street requesting permission to open early on April 14th for a motorcycle run. A rain date of April 21st was also requested. Police Chief Parker via e-mail indicated that the Police Department does not have any objection to the event.
MOTION by Soper, second by Howard to approve the early opening at J&R Tavern for a Motorcycle run on April 14th with a rain date of April 21st. Voted 5 - 0
Resignation:
Donna Brown from the Nathaniel Thomas Mill Committee Chairman Amico read the letter dated February 14, 2013 from Donna Brown announcing her resignation from the Nathaniel Thomas Mill Committee effective March 1, 2013. The Board thanked Mrs. Brown for her years of service.
MOTION by Egan, second by Soper to accept with regret Donna Brown’s resignation Voted 5 - 0
III TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Budget presentation – Mr. Read indicated that he will make his budget presentation on April 2nd. The budget is balanced. He was hoping to have the school budget number. However the School Committee delayed voting the budget until Wednesday, March 20th. Mr. Read has included a 4% increase for the school.
IV OLD BUSINESS - None Heard
V ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES – Camp Kiwanee
Laura Elezaj, New Rochelle, NY, Sat., March 30th 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Anniversary
Jill Marchioni, Marshfield, Sat., April 6th 5:00 p.m.– 11:00 p.m. – Wedding
Kerry Murphy, Braintree, Sat., April 13th 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. - Wedding
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to approve the one day licenses as presented. Voted 5 - 0
VI APPROVE MINUTES
February 19, 2013
March 5, 2013
MOTION by Egan, second by Soper to approve the minutes of February 19th and March 5th as presented.
Voted 5 - 0
VII COMMITTEE REPORTS
Police Chief Search Committee – Mr. Read informed the Board that the Search Committee is currently meeting and will give a report on April 2nd.
Maquan/Indian Head School Building – Chairman Amico indicated the committee met last night and they discussed the outside spaces which will include plantings and recreation areas. Mr. Amico inquired of the school facility manager as to the maintenance. There will be approximately 260 to 270 parking spaces. Mr. Amico indicated that additional parking will be located on the opposite side of School Street and at the location of the Maquan School. Visitor parking will be on the side of the new school. There is no auditorium. The cafeteria will double as an auditorium. The gym is adjacent to the cafeteria. Mr. Flynn asked about the Maquan playground. Mr. Amico indicated there will be no restrictions on the
existing playground. It can be used whether or not school is in session.
VIII EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Amico indicated that the Board will be going into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation and conducting collective bargaining sessions since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. The Board will come out of Executive Session only to adjourn.
MOTION by Soper, second by Egan to go into Executive Session. Roll Call Flynn Aye, Howard Aye, Amico Aye, Egan Aye and Soper Aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:16 p.m. Brief Recess
9:28 p.m. Returned to open session
IX ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Flynn, second by Egan to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0
9:28 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini
Executive Assistant
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