Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
May 21, 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 requested a moment of silence for former Superintendent John McEwan read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
II NEW BUSINESS
Swearing in newly elected officials – Town Clerk Beth Sloan was present and sworn in the newly elected official, David Soper and Stephen Drodrill.
Re-organize the Board – Chairman Amico asked for nominations for Chairman.
Chairman Amico nominated James Egan as chairman, second by Howard no further nominations heard. Voted 5 - 0
Mr. Egan took over the meeting. Chairman Egan asked for nominations for Vice Chairman
Mr. Howard nominated Steve Amico as Vice-Chairman, second by Flynn, no further nominations heard. Voted 5 - 0
Chairman Egan asked for nominations for Clerk
Mr. Amico nominated Richard Flynn as Clerk, second by Howard, no further nominations heard.
Voted 5 - 0
Alex Stewart – Eagle Scout Project Request – Mr. Stewart will be painting the highway building as an Eagle Scout. He realized that the Town doesn’t have the funds for the cosmetic improvement. The Scout leader Mr. Winters recommended the project. Mr. Stewart will be painting the building Shutter Green for trim and base is High Hiding white. He is will be fund raising to fund the project and anticipates he will need 20 to 30 gallons of paint. He is aware of the safety measures for ladders and eye protection. Members of the department will be helping out.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to approve the Alex Stewarts Eagle Scout project of painting the Highway Garage. Voted 5 - 0
Hear report from the Town Administrator Search Comm. – Mr. Egan read a report from the Search Committee indicating that the committee is putting forth four candidates for the Boards consideration. Candidates are David Marciello of Rehoboth, Michael Byrne of Beverly, Timothy King of Harwich Port and Ronald San Angelo Naugatuck, CT.
Mr. Flynn asked if the candidates could come in and speak informally instead of the through the interview process. The Board discussed the interview process.
Mr. Amico suggested holding the interview over two nights. Mr. Egan would like to see them all in one sitting. Saturday, June 1st. 9:00 a.m. 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00
Mr. Amico suggested that after the Board interviews the candidates, the candidates meet with the Department Heads.
School Committee member Bob Hayes asked who is considered a Department Head and would like someone from the School department meet with the Town Administrator candidates. Mr. Hayes discussed the school budget and wants a representative from the school to be at the Department Head meetings.
Mr. Egan explained that the Town Administrator does not supervise the school staff and departments. The Town Administrator has direct supervision over the Town Departments.
Mr. Egan believes that cooperation and good communication between the school department and the town is important. Mr. Hayes wants better communications between the groups.
Mr. Flynn indicated that he wanted time to review the candidates and doesn’t want to make a decision the day of the interviews. Mr. Amico suggested that the Board discuss which candidate would move forward in the process at the following meeting on Tuesday June 4th. Mr. Amico thanked the search committee for their work.
III INTERIM TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT -
Mrs. Marini reported that she and representatives of the Recreation Commission have been conducting interviews for the Cranberry Cove Staff last week and will continue on Wednesday.
Mrs. Marini indicated that DEP is seeking a Host Community for Municipal Assistance Coordinator. The Community would need to provide office space and supplies, access to a computer, fax and telephone. The host community would receive a grant for $9,000. The Board inquired whether the Town had the space. Mrs. Marini explained that the former Town Planner’s office has been converted into a meeting room. It is equipped with telephone and computer access. Mr. Amico inquired how the employee will be paid and whether the Town would be responsible for salary and withholding taxes. Mrs. Marini indicated that letter did not provide detail and she will investigate further.
Mrs. Marini indicated that she would be off Thursday & Friday and the office will be closed.
IV ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES – Camp Kiwanee
Doug Curtis, Whitman, Sat., June 1st 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
Sean Cunniff, Hanson, Sun., June 2nd 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Birthday
Kathy McCarthy, Hanson, June 4th 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Retirement
Danielle Mooney, Hanson, Sat., June 8th 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Wedding
Crystal Rosenfield, Bridgewater, Friday, June 14th 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
Emily Taft, Hanson, Sat., June 15th 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Wedding
Lisa Crowley, Hanson, Sun., June 16th 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Graduation
Michelle Vachon, West Wareham, Fri., June 21st, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. - Wedding
Kathy Shiavone, Halifax, Sat., June 22nd 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Wedding
Haley Peckett, Cambridge, Sun., June 23rd 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Wedding
Barbara Sloan, Somerville, Fri, June 28th 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - Wedding
Andrea Kershaw, Pembroke, Sat., June 29th 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 – Wedding
MOTION by Howard, second by Soper to approve the one day liquor licenses as presented.
Voted 5 – 0.
V EXECUTIVE SESSION - Chairman Egan announced the Board would be going in to 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. The Board would return to open session only to adjourn.
SO MOVED by Howard, second by Soper. Roll Call Flynn Aye, Howard Aye, Amico Aye, Egan Aye and Soper Aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:30 brief recess.
8:51 p.m. Returned to open session
VI ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Howard, second by Flynn to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0
8:51 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Interim Town Administrator
Approved and Voted 5 – 0
October 1, 2013
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