Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
July 16, 2013
Members Present: Steve Amico, James Egan, Richard Flynn, Donald Howard and David Soper
Members Absent:
Others Present: Town Administrator Ronald San Angelo and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
I~ 7:30 p.m. Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, led the pledge of allegiance, and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
II SWEARING IN OF TOWN ADMINISTRATOR - Chairman Egan welcomed Ronald San Angelo as the new Town Administrator. Town Clerk Beth Sloan sworn in Mr. San Angelo. Mr. San Angelo thanked the Board and introduced his family Kim and Alex.
7:10 p.m. Brief recess for a reception for Mr. San Angelo
7:37 p.m. Return to open session
III INTERIM TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Mrs. Marini reported that the positions which were restored by Town Meeting, Highway Heavy Equipment Operator, part time library senior center custodian, tech. services librarian and new position an additional of part time transfer station attendant have been posted. She has been informed by the Highway Surveyor that Union and High Street are being prepared for paving and the paving should be completed in the new few weeks, weather permitting. She thanked Holiday Committee and Calvary Baptist Church for their work on the bon fire on June 29th at Town Hall
IV NEW BUSINESS
Open October Special Town Meeting Warrant – Deadline for articles is Friday, August 23rd.
MOTION by amico, second by Howard to open the October Special Town Meeting Warrant
Voted 5 - 0
Phil Clemons – Discuss support for acquisition of Harris Stone property located Holmes & West Washington Street which consists of 115 acres using CPA & State Grant funds Mr. Clemons indicated that in accordance with the open space plan the Open Space Committee feels the acquisition is beneficial to the town for water protection and open space. The State will reimburse through a grant for the purchase of the property. The grant is open to Conservation Commissions. Conservation had an appraisal of the property and the asking price is less than half of the appraisal. $125,000 plus title costs of $4,500 for a total $129,500.00 64% reimbursable. Town Meeting would have to approve the borrowing and then be reimbursed by the State.
Mr. Clemons is looking for support from the Board of Selectmen for the grants and the Community Preservation application. A package will go out to the State on Wednesday. The grant will be awarded by the end of October 2013. The land grant requires that the Conservation hold the property and the CPC requires an independent third party which would be the Wildlands Trust Fund who is willing to take a conservation restriction on the property.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of support for the grant and a letter of support to CPC. For discussion. Mr. Soper is concerned that the Town may loose the property if the Town does not get the grant. Mr. Clemons explained that only half the grants are awarded in a year. But he feels the Town has a good chance of getting it as Hanson’s grant is a small request compared to other grants Mr. Clemons indicated that there is access at two different locations. Mr. Soper asked if Mr. Stone is willing to wait for the grant. Mr. Clemons feels that Mr. Stone is motivated.
So Voted 5 - 0
Injured on Duty Service Provider – Gowrie Claims Services, North Kingstown, RI – Mrs. Marini explained that the Town had used Cook and Company of Marshfield as its Injured on Duty service provider. However, Chief Parker has informed her that many of the staff have left the Cook and Company and have started a new company which works directly with the carrier VFIS. Chief Parker recommends that Board contract with Gowrie Claims.
MOTION by Howard, second by Flynn to appoint Gowrie Claims Services as the Town’s Injured on Duty Service Provider. Voted 5 - 0
Monponsett Pond – Town of Halifax seeking officials and residents to serve on a working group to address issues with Monponsett Pond. David Soper volunteered to serve.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to appoint David Soper as Hanson’s representative to the Monponsett Pond. Mr. Howard indicated that he had been attending the meetings with the Monponsett Pond Water Shed group. Mr. Amico amended the motion to appoint Don Howard as a second member, second by Flynn. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Anderson indicated that the Monponsett Pond Water Shed Committee is active. The group is getting support from Pembroke and DEP for assistance at the state level.
Appointment/Resignations:
Parks & Fields Appointment –Kenneth Mitchell 75 Hawthorne St. to fill the vacancy created when Mike Glennon resigned. Term to expire 6/30/16
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to appoint Kenny Mitchell to the Parks & Fields Commission. Term to Expire June 30, 2016. Voted 5 - 0
Resignation - William Clay from Parks & Fields Commission – The Board received a letter of resignation from long time Parks & Fields member William Clay effective July 1, 2013.
MOTION by Amico, second by Flynn to accept with extreme regret Mr. Clay’s resignation from the Parks and Fields. Mr. Amico thanked Mr. Clay for all his work on the Commission. He has laid a great foundation for the Commission. Voted 5 - 0
Margaret Comerford Resignation from Recreation Commission Effective 6/27/13
MOTION by Flynn, second by Amico to accept resignation with regret. Voted 5 - 0
V LICENSES:
Common Victuallars – Mo’s Restaurant – 1357 Main Street – Mrs. Marini indicated that Mo’s Restaurant has replaced Sam’s Restaurant. The new owners were unaware they needed a Common Victuallars license. They may be seeking a liquor license in the future.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to approve the Common Victuallar for Mo’s Restarant
Voted 5 - 0
One Day Liquor License – Camp Kiwanee
Leslie Platt, Clinton, MA, Fri., Aug. 2nd 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.- Wedding
Jean Castillo, Pawtucket, RI, Sat., Aug 3rd 4:00 – 11:0 p.m. Wedding
Maggie Ruel, East Taunton, MA, Sun., Aug. 4th –5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wedding
Maureen Lane, Norwood, MA Fri., Aug. 9th -4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wedding
Corey Ritch, Weymouth, MA Sat., Aug. 10th - 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m Wedding
James Blandino, Brockton, MA Sun., Aug. 11th -5 – 11:00 p.m. – Wedding
Jennifer Higgins, Milton, MA, Sat., Aug. 17th 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Wedding
Jessica Gemme, Wareham, MA, Fri., Aug. 23rd 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wedding
Julia Weisman, Alston, MA Sat., Aug. 24th 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wedding
Laura Hicks, Middleboro, MA, Sun., Aug. 25th 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Wedding
Mark Connolly, Boston, MA Thur., Aug. 29th 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Rehearsal
Mark Connolly, Boston, MA, Fri., Aug 30th 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. – Wedding
Jessica Morris, Southampton, MA Sat., Aug. 31st - 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Wedding
MOTION by Amico, second by Flynn to approve the one day liquor licenses as presented. Voted 5 - 0
VI COMMITTEE REPORTS - Maquan School Building Comm. Mr. Amico indicated that the application has been submitted to MSBA. MSBA will be making a decision on July 31st. The Committee will be meeting again on August 12th. MSBA was looking for additional information on the application. They questioned the lease with North River Collaborative. The committee will be submitting an article for the October Special Town Meeting. The earliest date for election would be November 16th. Mr. San Angelo would like to review the materials. They need the cost per household on the $58 Million project. . Reimbursable is 59.1%. However there are several
non-reimbursable items and the $794,000 claw back for Indian Head School will reduce the total reimbursement to 50% – 51%
VII EXECUTIVE SESSION - Chairman Egan announced that the Board would 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.
MOTION by Howard, second by Amico to go into Executive Session. Roll Call Flynn Aye, Howard Aye, Amico Aye, Egan Aye and Soper Aye. Voted 5 – 0.
8:17 p.m. Brief Recess
8:45 p.m. Returned to Open Session
VII ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Amico, second by Flynn to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
8:45 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 5 – 0
September 10, 2013
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