Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
April 1, 2014
Members Present: Stephen Amico, James Egan, Richard Flynn, Donald Howard and David Soper
Members Absent:
Others Present: Town Administrator Ronald San Angelo and
Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
Town Counsel Lisa Mead
I~ 7:33 p.m. Chairman Egan called the meeting to order, led the Pledge Allegiance. He requested a moment of silence for the fallen Boston Firefighters. Mr. Egan read the announcements, and upcoming meeting schedule.
Recognize 5th Grade Boys Basketball Cranberry League Champions – Tabled until April 8th.
II TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Approve and Vote Town Administrator’s Proposed Budget – Mr. San Angelo submitted the Fiscal Year 2015 budget. Mr. San Angelo noted that the salary line for the Veterans Agent Salary was reduced to from the Department Head’s request of $20,000 to the Town Administrator’s recommendation of $14,389.00.
Mr. San Angelo indicated that he increased Selectmen’s expense line by $6,600 for training for the Police Chief, Town Administrator and Highway Surveyor. The training which is offered by the MMA for management staff, is a one day per week class for 25 week and costs $2,200 per person. Mr. San Angelo feels the training would be beneficial to the Town.
The final adjustment to the budget will be an additional $8,000 from the ambulance fees. The additional cost is for the purchase of the new ambulance to fund the cost of new stretchers to avoid back injuries of the firefighters.
MOTION by Amico, second by Soper to approve the budget as presented to be submitted to the Finance Committee. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. Soper asked about the internet costs and printing costs. Mrs. Marini explained that the internet costs were separated by department to more accurately determine the cost departmental costs. The costs are being evaluated by Spyglass Communications.
Mr. Soper asked about overtime for the dispatchers $19,000.00. Mr. San Angelo explained that there is only one dispatcher and when that one person is out, the position needs to be replaced.
Municipal Buildings – Mr. Soper asked about the increase in the salary line. Mr. San Angelo explained that the increase was for a prospective facilities manager. However, he does not anticipate funding for the position at this time.
Risk Insurance – Mr. Soper asked whether the Town shopped around for costs. Mr. San Angelo indicated we are looking at quotes from other companies.
Vocational Schools – Asked if there will be an adjustment to the rates. The rate is based on a per student cost.
So voted 5 – 0
Distribute the Town Administrator Evaluation Tool – Mr. San Angelo informed the Board that a copy of the evaluation tool was in their packets along with an update from him as to his activities since he started.
Mr. San Angelo highlights included 9 public access shows introducing staff members and town officials. He sent out numerous press releases, press conferences and created a Facebook Page.
Developed relationships with area leaders and local town managers where he networks. He has met with the local legislative members. Mr. San Angelo toured the Plymouth County House of Correction and met with Sheriff McDonald who provided free labor for work at the Police Station and skateboard park.
New employees have been hired since he arrived.
He reviewed the team accomplishments which included a new feasibility study of the Plymouth County Hospital, Pay As ou Throw, Hanson’s first business summit. Brockton Area Transit will provide a new senior van and provide maintenance of the existing van. He completed the goals and objectives of the Town, provided a balanced budget, conducted a school educational forum. He thanked custodian Brian Clemons for cleaning the basement of Town Hall to free up space for storage of records.
He completed his certification as a purchasing agent. He thanked all the employees of the Town.
Don Howard requested that a representative from Comcast come to a meeting to discuss the rates. Mr. San Angelo indicated the he has been negotiating a contract with Cable. Whitman just completed their contract and he will be using the same contract terms as a framework for Hanson’s contract.
Chairman Egan asked the Board for volunteers to serve as an evaluation team.
Mr. Soper nominated Jim Egan and himself to serve as on the review committee, second by Flynn. Voted 5 - 0
III NEW BUSINESS
Discuss and Vote to add School Building project to warrant and/or ballot
Mr. San Angelo informed the Board that it has the option of placing on article on the warrant or placing a question on the Annual Town Meeting Ballot, or do both.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard that the Board of Selectmen seek voter approval at the Annual Election to be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014, to exempt from the provisions of General Laws Chapter 59, Section 21C, the funds required for the payment of principle and interest on bonds, notes, or certificates of indebtedness, all as set forth in the following Question 1:
Question 1:~
Shall the Town of Hanson be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay its allocable share of the bond issued by the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District for the purpose of paying costs of demolishing and removing the existing Maquan Elementary School located at 38 School Street and the Indian Head Elementary School located at 720 Indian Head Street, and designing, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new pre-kindergarten through grade 5 Elementary School to be located at 720 Indian Head Street, Hanson, Massachusetts, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto ?
Yes ____ No __
Mr. Amico feels this is the most democratic way for residents to vote on the matter.
Mr. Flynn indicated that he does not see a compelling reason to go back to Town Meeting. Mr. Egan feels that everything to be said has been said and it would be counterproductive. A ballot questions will be the fairest way for residents to voice the decision.
Mr. Soper read a prepared statement.
“In regards to the schools vote - Over the years as an elected official I have been asked to make tough decisions on behalf of the voters of Hanson. As many of you are aware the school building project has become a very divisive issue something that saddens me. Although it’s great to see the involvement of so many people attend meetings.
Many of you may not be aware of this but I was one of 5 Selectman that voted for the feasibility study just few years back. I have always said from the very beginning that I am someone looking for alternative plans to make the first proposal better.
Having seen no changes in the original plan, I am going to have to vote no for this to go to the ballot.”
Mr. Howard gave the history of schools he attended in Hanson. He does not want to see the schools removed but the Town needs to replace the buildings. He feels that remodeling will cost the taxpayers more money than the current proposal. He wants the new school. The new building is the most economical option for the Town.
Resident Bruce Young asked if the school building committee came up with a different plan, where does the school building come in, does this set a precedent.
Mr. Egan indicated that the building committee has not changed the plan. The process was explained at the last meeting. The Regional school committee assumes the debt, the mechanism to pay the debt is through the ballot.
Mr. Soper indicated that the Board is not circumventing the process, and Attorney Talerman indicated that during the last meeting.
Mr. Baker requested that the matter be placed on the Town Meeting warrant to provide more dialogue. He recommended that the Moderator set boundaries and time constraints on voters during Town Meeting.
Mr. Vess asked if the vote of the Board is a 2/3 requirement. The Board indicated it is. Mr. McCann of High Street stated he is a new citizen and resident of Hanson. He feels that the school is a sham by the school department, building committee and Selectmen. Mr. Egan took exception to the term “sham” and explained the all three groups are following proper procedure.
Alan Osgood completely disagrees with Mr. McCann, he feels informed even though he does not have time to go to all meetings, he is fully informed of the process.
Mr. Soper indicated that he is voting against the school because there were no changes to the plan. He feels it is a burden to the taxpayers. He is in favor of re-purposing the Indian Head School which houses Memorial Auditorium for fallen veterans. The building is more than just a school. He does not want it to go back to town meeting or ballot.
Mr. Amico indicated that there will be memorial hallway at the new school to display the plaques. The memorials are not visible in their current location due to the lack of use of the entry to the auditorium.
Mr. O’Sullivan encouraged the Board to send the matter to the ballot to give everyone an opportunity to vote. It is a good, well thought out plan for the school.
Move to the vote 4 – 1 (Soper)
Vote Recall Notices – Chairman Egan handed the gavel to Clerk Richard Flynn and he and Mr. Amico stepped away from the table and recused themselves from the matter.
8:50 p.m. Brief recess
9:00 p.m. Return to open session.
Mr. San Angelo informed the Board that the Town Clerk has notified the office that the recall petition signatures have been certified and the recall is on. Mr. San Angelo read the following letters into the record
April 2, 2014
Dear Mr. Amico:
I am writing on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to advise you that on Tuesday,
April 1, 2014 the Hanson Board of Selectmen voted to acknowledge receipt of a certificate of sufficiency dated March 27, 2014, from Town Clerk Elizabeth Sloan in which she informed the Board of Selectmen “that in accordance with Section 3 of the Recall Act, the petitions seeking recall of Mr. Egan and Mr. Amico were returned timely to this office and has been certified by the Board of Registrars”.
The certificate indicates that the Board of Registrars has certified the signatures of 1,065 registered voters of the Town, with such certified signatures distributed such that at least 10% of the registered voters from each precinct have signed the petition. The Town Clerk therefore finds and certifies “in accordance with Sections 3 and 4 of the Recall Act that the petitions, are sufficient as that term is utilized by the Recall Act.”
Upon receipt of the certificate of sufficiency, Section 4 of the Recall Act provides that the Board of Selectmen:
“shall forthwith give written notice to said officer of the receipt of said certificate and shall, if the officer sought to be removed does not resign within five days thereafter, thereupon order an election to be held within a reasonable length of time after a minimum of forty-five days from town clerk's certification of the sufficient petitions. If a vacancy occurs in said office after a recall election has been so ordered, the election shall nevertheless proceed as herein provided.”
Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of the Recall Act, the Board voted to provide you with notice of its receipt of the certificate, and to inform you that you have five (5) days within which you may resign from your position as a member of the Board of Selectmen. If you should decide to resign, you must notify the Town Clerk’s office, in writing, of your resignation, effective immediately, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014.
Should you choose not to resign and fail to notify the Town Clerk’s office in writing by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014, the Board will forthwith schedule the holding of a special election to consider your recall.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Regards,
Richard Flynn, Clerk
Board of Selectmen
April 2, 2014
Dear Mr. Egan:
I am writing on behalf of the Board of Selectmen to advise you that on Tuesday,
April 1, 2014 the Hanson Board of Selectmen voted to acknowledge receipt of a certificate of sufficiency dated March 27, 2014, from Town Clerk Elizabeth Sloan in which she informed the Board of Selectmen “that in accordance with Section 3 of the Recall Act, the petitions seeking recall of Mr. Egan and Mr. Amico were returned timely to this office and has been certified by the Board of Registrars”.
The certificate indicates that the Board of Registrars has certified the signatures of 1,054 registered voters of the Town, with such certified signatures distributed such that at least 10% of the registered voters from each precinct have signed the petition. The Town Clerk therefore finds and certifies “in accordance with Sections 3 and 4 of the Recall Act that the petitions, are sufficient as that term is utilized by the Recall Act.”
Upon receipt of the certificate of sufficiency, Section 4 of the Recall Act provides that the Board of Selectmen:
“shall forthwith give written notice to said officer of the receipt of said certificate and shall, if the officer sought to be removed does not resign within five days thereafter, thereupon order an election to be held within a reasonable length of time after a minimum of forty-five days from town clerk's certification of the sufficient petitions. If a vacancy occurs in said office after a recall election has been so ordered, the election shall nevertheless proceed as herein provided.”
Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 of the Recall Act, the Board voted to provide you with notice of its receipt of the certificate, and to inform you that you have five (5) days within which you may resign from your position as a member of the Board of Selectmen. If you should decide to resign, you must notify the Town Clerk’s office, in writing, of your resignation, effective immediately, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014.
Should you choose not to resign and fail to notify the Town Clerk’s office in writing by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014, the Board will forthwith schedule the holding of a special election to consider your recall.
Finally, please be informed that any special recall election only applies to your current term as a member of the Board of Selectmen, which expires on May 17th, the date of this Spring’s annual election. The recall petition does not apply to any future term or office that you may hold, including the office of Selectmen, should you be re-elected on May 17th. Furthermore because the special recall election cannot be scheduled until a date after the Town’s annual election, any vote in favor of a recall would apply to a term that has already been completed. In other words, such a vote would not have any practical effect as to your present term as a member of the Board of Selectmen.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Regards,
Richard Flynn, Clerk
Board of Selectmen
MOTION by Howard, second by Flynn to send the letters to the Mr. Egan and Mr. Amico regarding the recall.
Mr. San Angelo explained that the recall for Mr. Egan is moot as his current term will be over by the time the recall election occurs. He explained that the Board is required to send the letter as directed by the Special Act. Mr. Howard indicated that he is not in favor of the recall and feels it is detrimental to the Town.
So Voted 3 – 0
9:13 p.m. Chairman Egan and Mr. Amico returned to the table.
Requests:
Sean Joanis - Discussion/possible action regarding – 604 Brook Street – Mr. Joanis informed the Board that he has lived at 604 Brook Street for 11 years. He is now in the process of selling his house and was scheduled to close on March 21st. However the closing was cancelled because the prospect buyer’s Plot Plan revealed he did not own as much property as he had originally thought. Apparently over twenty years ago, Brook Street was reconstructed and relocated farther away from his house leaving a open space. When he purchased property eleven years ago, the description of his deed described the lot as bounded by Brook Street to the north. The new plot plan shows layout of Brook Street much closer to his house.
Mr. Joanis has requested an easement from the Town to continue to use the property he has been using for the last eleven years as his front yard. The portion of the property has a fence and shrubs. As an alternative he would file to take the property by adverse possession. Attorney Mead said that he cannot take Town property by adverse possession.
Attorney Mead indicated that approval of Town Meeting would be required for easement or sale by RFP. The Town could grant an easement to Mr. Joanis, which would be negotiated by the Board and property owner. He pointed out that he took title to the deed based on the description that the property ran to the road. Mr. Joanis indicated that he is willing to pay reasonable costs.
MOTION by Flynn, second by Howard to put a place holder on the warrant to issue an easement to Sean Joanis at 604 Brook Street. Voted 5 – 0
Eagle Scout Request – Jason Nicol requesting permission to construct new community gardens at Plymouth County Hospital site.
Eagle Scout candidate Jason Nicol was present and explained his project to the Board. Mr. Nicol indicated that he intends to install a community garden, remove top soil and fill with gravel. He has applied for grants and will be conducting fundraising. The total size 90’ by 40’ He will sift the top soil and recycle it.
MOTION Amico, second by Flynn to approve the Eagle Scout Project as presented. Voted 5 – 0
Carpenter Family – Request to conduct road race on August 31, 2014
Pam Carpenter was present and requested permission to conduct the annual Ruthie Carpenter Memorial Scholarship Fund road race on Sunday, August 31st. The event will begin and end at the Hanson AA and the route will loop from Reed Street to South to Monponsett to Woodbine to Pleasant and return to Reed Street.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to approve the Ruthie Carpenter Memorial Scholarship Road Race on August 31st. Voted 5 – 0
Sealer request - Set fee for bulk rack meter sealing - $100.00
Mrs. Marini explained that Sealer of Weights and Measures Peter Jones had recently been called to seal a bulk rate meter and discovered there is no fee set for such meter. Mr. Jones researched area communities and determined the average fee is $100.00. He requested the Board set the new meter rate at $100.00.
MOTION by Flynn, second by Howard to approve the Sealer Bulk Rate Meter sealing fee at $100.00. Voted 5 – 0
Dollars For Scholars – Permission to erect fund raising sign –
Dollars for Scholars co-president Michael Ganshirt was present and requested the Board’s permission to erect the annual fund raising thermometer sign on Town Hall Green during the month of April.
MOTION by Amico, second by Flynn to erect the Dollars for Scholars fundraising sign.
Voted 5 – 0
Declare April Dollars for Scholars month. Chairman Egan read the annual declaration from Dollars for Scholars.
Whereas Dollars for Scholars of Whitman and Hanson has been awarding scholarships to deserving students from Whitman and Hanson for fifty-one years; and
Whereas, Dollars for Scholars of Whitman and Hanson has awarded nearly $2 million to over 2,800 students; and
Whereas, Dollars for Scholars of Whitman and Hanson is a community-based, non profit organization which receives support from residents, businesses, and community organizations; and
Whereas, Dollars for Scholars of Whitman and Hanson offers non-restricted scholarships open to qualified secondary school graduates from both private and public schools living in the towns of Whitman and Hanson; and
Whereas, Dollars for Scholars is currently appealing to Whitman and Hanson residents through their annual fundraising campaign.
Now, therefore, We, Board of Selectmen for the Town of Hanson, hereby proclaim the month of April as Dollars for Scholars month and urge all residents and businesses to recognize and support Dollars for Scholars of Whitman and Hanson and the work that they do.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to declare April Dollars for Scholars Month.
Voted 5 – 0
Hanson Little League Opening Day Parade – Request permission hold Opening Day parade on Saturday, April 12th starting at 12:00 p.m. at Town Hall
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to approve Hanson Little League Opening day parade – Voted 5 – 0
Appointments/Resignations
Appointment – Thomas Hickey 410 Brookbend Road to Community Preservation
to fill Bill Strait’s vacancy - Term to expire 6/30/14
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to appoint Thomas Hickey of 410 Brookbend Road to Community Preservation term to expire June 30, 2014. Voted 5 – 0
IV OLD BUSINESS
Review proposed warrant articles & vote recommendations
Water Dept. request to move the $20,000 article for radios, from the Annual Article 16 to the Special Town Meeting Warrant . Mrs. Marini explained that the funds are needed immediately and cannot wait until July 1st.
MOTION by Amico, second by Soper to move the $20,000 water article from Annual to Special Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Howard)
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Article 1 – Unpaid Bills
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 2 – Supplement Budget
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to Hold article 2. Voted 5 – 0
Article 3 – Landfill site plan assessment
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 6 – Maquan Repairs
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 9 – Conservation – Replenish Conservation Fund.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to Hold. Voted 5 – 0
Article 10 – Wage & Personnel Compensation Plan.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 11 – Wage & Personal – License for Highway Surveyor
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 12 – Wage & Personnel – Holiday
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 13 – Highway surveyor update by-law as appointed
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 14 – Road open permit –
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to remove the road opening permit and in its place add the easement to 604 Brook Street. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 15 – Canine by-law
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 16 – Assessors – Certification
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend article.Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 5 – 0
Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Article 1 – Town Report
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 2 – Compensating Balance
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 3 – Tax Title
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 4 – Set Elected Salaries
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 5 – Budget
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 7 – Inspectional Vehicle
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 8 – CIC Plan
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 9 – Recreation Enterprise
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend article Voted 5 – 0
Article 10 – Board of Health – Establish Enterprise fund
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 11 – Board of Health – fund the Enterprise Fund
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 12 – Community Preservation Budget
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 13 – CPC – Food Pantry Fire Alarm
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant Voted 5 – 0
Mrs. Kemmett indicated this article is only a place holder. The committee reviewed the pre-application, but has not voted on the plan yet. The food pantry needs to get three bids and the CPC has not received them yet. CPC is also looking for additional information from the Historical Commission to comment on the criteria of historic designation. They need to get an official “sanity check” from the State. Mrs. Kemmett indicated the article will be passed over if they do not have all the necessary information.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to Hold. Voted 5 – 0
Article 14 – Ambulance – To be removed. Will appear in CIC article.
Article 17 – Water – radios for wellfields –Article has been moved to the Special Town Meeting
Article 18 – Chapter 90 funds
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 19 – South Shore Vocational High School – Stabilization fund
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant for discussion
Mr. Tom Hickey from South Shore VoTech informed the Board that the stabilization fund sets aside money in a fund for capital expenses. A vote of the school committee and each of the 8 towns in the region needed to approve the establishment of the fund. During the budget process, funds are appropriated to the stabilization account through the assessment of each of the eight communities. The amount would be based on student enrollment. Mr. Egan inquired as to how the money removed from the stabilization and whether the communities have input for the use of the funds. Mr. Hickey explained that a 2/3 vote from the regional school district is required and the regional school district determines where the funds are spent. The stabilization will be part of the budget up front.
Currently all the capital improvements are built into the budget. The stabilization funds can be used for capital improvement or things that a regional school district could borrow money. It could be used for operating if necessary.
Mr. Flynn asked if the communities have the ability reverse the stabilization. Mr. Hickey is not aware of any mechanism to reverse the establishment of the fund.
Mr. Egan feels there is some oversight by the towns to see how the money was used.
Voted 5 – 0 to place article on the warrant
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 20 – WHRSD establish Stabilization Fund
Mr. San Angelo asked what the money is used for. Can they use the money for either Whitman or Hanson. He feels the funds are limited to the High Schools. Mr. San Angelo is uncertain of the formula for setting the money aside. The money is put in the account through the assessment. No more than 5% of the previous year’s assessments.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to HOLD. Voted 5 – 0
Article 21 – Veteran’s Agent work off program.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 22 – Revolving Accounts
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend. Voted 5 – 0
Article 24 – Planning Revolving Account
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend article – for discussion
Mr. San Angelo explained that the Interim Town Accountant was not in favor of creating revolving account for this purpose. Town Accountant Kim Brown would like to research the issue with the Department of Revenue.
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend to Hold Voted 4 – 1 (Soper)
Mr. San Angelo is not sure if this will raise enough money to make it worthwhile. Mr. Flynn feels it will be beneficial to the Town.
Article 29 – Election Article
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to place on warrant Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to recommend.Voted 5 – 0
Vote to close Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Voted 5 - 0
V ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES - Camp Kiwanee
Brian White – Lions Club Rockland, Sat., April 5th 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Dinner
Kennan Rankin , Boston, Sat., April 12th 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
John Bartenstein, Springfield, Sat., April 26th 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to approve the one day liquor licenses as presented. Voted 5 – 0
VI COMMITTEE REPORTS
Monponsett Pond – A meeting coming up in a few weeks.
Activities Committee – Mr. San Angelo indicating the committee is still seeking donations to pay for bussing to the camp. They are getting positive result and interest in Hanson Day.
Mr. San Angelo looking for a Selectman to serve on a subcommittee to look at snow removal costs. Mr. Amico volunteered to serve on the committee.
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to appoint Steve Amico to the snow removal subcommittee. Voted 5 – 0
VII ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Amico, second by Howard to adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
11:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 3 – 0
May 13, 2014
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