Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
September 17, 2013
Members Present: Steven Amico, James Egan, Richard Flynn, Donald Howard arrived at 6:15 p.m. and David Soper
Members Absent:
Others Present: Town Administrator Ronald San Angelo and
Executive Assistant Meredith Marini, Attorney Leo Peloquin
I~ 6:11 p.m. Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, led the pledge allegiance noting that he will take the agenda out of order while waiting for Mr. Howard to arrive.
II LICENSES:
One Day Liquor License – Camp Kiwanee
Kathi Benjamino, Hanson Fri., Oct. 4th 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Wedding
Kellianne Leger, Holbrook, Sat., Oct. 5th 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Wedding
Vanessa Hardin, Plymouth, Fri., Oct. 11th 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Wedding
Katrina Nurmenniemi, Weymouth, Sun. Oct. 13th 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
Catie Gould, Abington, Sun., Oct. 20th 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Wedding
Ashley Molinari, Malden, Sat., Oct. 26th 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
James Cowing, Marshfield, Sun., Oct. 27th 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Wedding
MOTION by Flynn, second by Soper to approve the liquor licenses as presented. Voted 4 – 0
III APPROVE MINUTES
Dec. 4, 12 and 18, 2012
June 1, 11, 17 and 18, 2013
August 27, 2013
MOTION by Amico, second by Flynn to accept the minutes of Dec. 12, 2013 Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Soper)
MOTION by Amico, second by Soper to accept minutes of Dec. 18. Voted 3 – 0 – 1 (Flynn)
MOTION by Amico, second by Soper June 1st and 11th & August 27, 2013 Voted 4 - 0
6:15 p.m. Mr. Howard Arrived
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to accept minutes of Dec. 4th. Voted 3 – 0 – 2 Soper & Flynn
MOTION by Soper, second by Howard to accept minutes of June 17 & 18, 2013.
Voted 3 – 0 – 2 (Flynn and Amico)
IV EXECUTIVE SESSION - Chairman Egan announced, there are two reasons for the executive session. In the first part, it is to consider the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. Following the conclusion of that matter, I recommend that we then stay in executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining negotiation because an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town.”
SO MOVED by Amico, second by Howard to go into Executive Session. Roll Call Flynn Aye, Howard Aye, Amico Aye, Egan Aye and Soper Aye. Voted 5 – 0.
6:19 p.m. Brief Recess
8:52 p.m. Returned to open session
Chairman Egan read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
V TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. San Angelo reported that he will continue police negotiations on Wednesday. He attended the Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Plymouth County Chamber of Commerce last Friday with Mr. Egan. Mr. San Angelo gave a brief update on the solid waste contract and indicating that he spoke with Dept. of Environmental Protection regarding ABC Waste and DEP was positive about ABC permitting process. Mr. San Angelo continues to review the proposed contracts from both ABC and Covanta. He will start meetings regarding the transfer station and pay as you throw.
Status report on Transfer Station Landfill Closure - Tabled until the next meeting.
VI NEW BUSINESS
Sign Purchase & Sales Agreement – Harris Stone property at Holmes and West Washington Street – Mrs. Marini reported that the final version of the Purchase and Sales agreement has been provided and approved by Town Counsel. The matter is on the October Special Town Meeting Warrant for the Town’s consideration.
MOTION by Amico, second by Soper to accept and sign the Purchase and Sales agreement for the Harris Stone property. Voted 5 - 0
Requests: - Hanson Community Christmas – The office has received the annual request for permission to erect a giving tree and placing a donation box at Town Hall and Senior Center in late November.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to grant permission to Hanson Community Christmas for a Giving Tree and donation boxes at Town Hall and the Senior Center. Voted 5 - 0
VII RESIGNATIONS/APPOINTMENTS
Resignation- Ronald Herlet from the Zoning Board of Appeal effective Sept. 16, 2013
MOTION by Flynn, second by Amico with regret to accept the resignation of Ronald Herlet.
Voted 5 - 0
Appointments
Chief Miksch – Jail Keeper, Street Safety Comm., Emergency Com. Center - Term Exp. 6/30/14
Richard Muncey – Emergency Comm. Center – Term Exp. 6/30/14
Kenneth Mitchell – Community Preservation Comm. – Park & Fields Rep. – Term Exp 6/30/16
Robert Overholtzer 284 High Street – Zoning Board of Appeals Term to Exp. 6/30/14 –
Mrs. Marini explained that due to Mr. Herlet’s resignation, Mr. Overholtzer has requested that he be reinstated to the Board of Appeals until other members can be found.
MOTION by Amico, second by Flynn as presented. Voted 5 - 0
VIII COMMITTEE REPORTS
Oldham Pond Committee – None heard
Plymouth County Advisory Board – Mr. Howard reported that the Plymouth County Advisory Board has requested that the Board support House Bill 3377 for the retirement unfunded liability. The County communities have to fund the gap which has been created over time. Some communities are approximately 20% underfunded. The Advisory Board has submitted a bill to bond the pension obligations and then have the ability to get on a fixed plan. Mr. San Angelo has had some experience with this method as he did it in his community in Connecticut. Mr. Soper indicated that he spoke with Rep. Cutler. Mr. San Angelo is unsure if the Town is in a position to pay more to make up the difference. Mr. San Angelo would recommend
supporting the bill, but will seek additional information.
IX ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Amico, second by Soper to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0
9:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 4 - 0
October 22, 2013
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