Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
April 30, 2013
Members Present: Stephen Amico, James Egan, Richard Flynn, and David Soper
Members Absent: Donald Howard
Others Present: Town Administrator Rene’ J. Read and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
I~ 8:05 p.m. Chairman Amico called the meeting to order, read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
II TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Mr. Read reported that the Whitman VFW will be holding its Annual “Buddy Poppy” Drive at Shaws on May 18th and May 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Read read a letter from Dennis Dobbins of the Whitman VFW dated April 14, 2013.
MOTION by Soper, second by Flynn to endorse the Annual Buddy Poppy Drive. Voted 4 - 0
Mr. Amico noted that this is Mr. Read’s last meeting with the Board. He thanked Mr. Read for his service and wished him well in Duxbury
III NEW BUSINESS
Requests: Recognition of Wes and Joann Blauss for their years of service ~ Mr. Soper indicated that Wes Blauss was born and raised in Hanson. Both Mr. & Mrs. Blauss have been involved with Hanson youth and drama for four decades. In the 80’s the Blauss were instrumental in activities at Camp Kiwanee. They have put a lot of arts and theatre in the community. Mr. Soper doesn’t want the award for their tenure as teachers, but as volunteers for the community. Mr. Amico would like to have the recognition at the Board level and not Town Meeting. The recognition would be at the meeting of May 21st.
IV EXECUTIVE SESSION – Chairman Amico announced that the Board will be going into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating and bargaining position of the Town and to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel.
So Moved by Flynn, second by Egan. Roll Call Flynn Aye, Amico Aye, Egan Aye and Soper Aye. Voted 4 – 0.
8:15 p.m. Brief Recess
10:10 p.m. Returned to open session
Chairman Amico announced that the Board came to agreements with the Highway, Administrative Professionals and Dispatch unions. The agreements include a 2% increase for each of the three years of the contracts. An agreement was made to pay Meredith Marini $90,000 as the Interim Town Administrator until another Town Administrator is hired.
V ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Egan, second Flynn to adjourn. Voted 4 - 0
10:11 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Howard)
October 1, 2013
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