Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
May 14, 2013
Members Present: Stephen Amico, James Egan, Richard Flynn, Donald Howard and David Soper
Members Absent:
Others Present: Interim Town Administrator Meredith Marini
I~ 7:30 p.m. Chairman Amico called the meeting to order lead the pledge allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
II TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Mrs. Marini read an e-mail dated May 14, 2013 from the Highway Surveyor to the Water Department regarding Monponsett Street road repair.
To the Water Commissioners,
It has been several months since the water break on Monponsett Street; the road is continuing to deteriorate and is becoming a real safety issue. Warm weather is upon us and this is the time for motor cycles and bicycles. This area as it is right now posses a serious risk to the unfamiliar traveling public.
I will ask at this time that a priority would be given to excavate this trench replace the material with flow able fill and it be property repaired to road thickness.
If there is any way I can assistance to expedite this repair please feel free to be in contact with me.
Thank you,
Robert F. Brown Jr
Hanson Rod & Gun Club Annual Fishing Derby at Town Hall on Sun., June 2nd 7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
MOTION by Howard, second by Soper to approve Fishing Derby on Sunday June 2nd
Voted 5 - 0
Memorial Day Parade – Mrs. Marini noted that a letter from the Memorial Day & Patriotic Observance Committee is in the Boards packets. Requested that Board members let Mr. Flynn know if they will be attending the parade on May 27th. Mr. Flynn updated the Board on the progress of the parade.
June Meeting Date Reschedule – Mrs. Marini indicated that the Maquan School Building committee is seeking a vote on the project and requested that the Board hold a meeting on
June 11th. The Board agreed to meeting June 11th.
Town Administrator Search Committee – Mr. Egan updated the Board on the Town Administrator search process indicating that 11 candidates were interviewed and the committee is working to narrow the field.
III NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Police Chief appointment - Chairman Amico announced that Jeffrey Silva who the Board voted to appoint as Chief has been offered and taken a position as Chief in Westwood. Chairman Amico introduced Jeff Silva – Mr. Silva indicated that this is an emotional issue for him. He had researched the Town and was looking forward to coming to Hanson. He never thought he would have the opportunity in both Hanson and Westwood. He acknowledged that he was close to an agreement with Hanson but due to circumstances with Mr. Read leaving and Town Meeting and his own personal family commitments, the agreement had not been finalized and Westwood offered him the position. He explained that Westwood is in a different position than Hanson. He needs to consider the financial impact on his family. He thanked the Board and the Search Committee indicating he was humbled by the opportunity.
Chairman Amico indicated he felt the Board had a well qualified second candidate which the Board should consider.
MOTION by Flynn, second by Howard to offer the Chief’s position to Michael Miksch, for discussion. Mr. Egan asked whether the Board should defer to the Search Committee. Chairman Amico indicated that the Search Committee has disbanded and the Board should make the decision. There was brief discussion as to whether the Board should consider posting the position again. The Board agreed re-posting was not necessary.
Moved to the vote to offer the position to Michael Miksch. Voted 5 - 0
Appointments:
Interim Highway Surveyor – Robert Brown – Mrs. Marini pointed out that Mr. Brown’s term as elected Highway Surveyor will end on Saturday, May 18th. She reminded the Board that the May 2012 Town Meeting approved changing the Highway Surveyor position from elected to appointed. The legislature approved the change by the Acts of 389 of 2012. She recommended that the Board appoint Mr. Brown as Interim Highway Survey effective Saturday, May 18th. She noted the Wage and Personnel Board placed the position of Highway Surveyor on the Wage & Personnel Compensation Plan, which Town Meeting approved last Monday, May 6th. In accordance with the Wage & Personnel By-law, Section 8C Hiring Policy ~
Whenever possible, promotion or hiring shall be from within the Town Departments. When a job opening exists, the Town Administrator shall post a notice of the job opening on the Town Hall bulletin board for a period of two weeks. If there are no qualified applicants, the Town Administrator shall advertise for the job in a newspaper having circulation within the Town. She advised the Board that the position will posted tomorrow. A copy of the posting and job description are in your packets.
MOTION by Soper, second by Egan to appoint Robert Brown as Interim Highway Surveyor, Voted 5 - 0
Special Police Officer Ryan Bailey - Mrs. Marini indicated that Chief Parker has submitted a request dated May 7, 2013 to appoint Ryan Bailey as a Special Police Officer. Chief Parker points out that Mr. Bailey currently serves as public safety dispatcher, he has completed all the required police reserve academy training and is qualified for the position of special police officer. Chief Parker noted Mr. Bailey is professional, courteous to the public in his capacity as a dispatcher and is extremely capable and recommends the appointment.
MOTION by Howard, second by Soper to appoint Ryan Bailey as a Special Police Officer Voted 5 - 0
Requests:
Vote to approve line transfers in accordance with Ch. 44, Sec. 33B – Mrs. Marini explained that this is the annual vote which allows for transfer between budget lines during the last two months of the fiscal year without the need for a Town Meeting vote. Approval is required by the Board and the Finance Committee. The Board can vote to authorize the Town Administrator to sign off on the transfer requests.
MOTION by Soper, second by Howard to authorize Interim TA to sign off on line item transfer in accordance with Chapter 44, Sec. 33B. Voted 5 - 0
IV EXECUTIVE SESSION – Chairman Amico announced that the Board would 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 Egan, second by Flynn. Roll Call Flynn Aye, Howard Aye, Amico Aye, Egan Aye and Soper Aye. Voted 5 – 0.
7:50 p.m. Brief Recess
8:45 p.m. Returned to open session
V ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Flynn, second Howard to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0
8:45 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Interim Town Administrator
Approved and Voted 5 – 0
October 1, 2013
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