Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes –Town Meeting
Hanson Middle School
111 Liberty Street
Monday, October 5, 2015
Members Present: Donald Howard, James McGahan, Kenny Mitchell, William Scott & Bruce Young
Members Absent:
Others Present: Interim Town Administrator Richard LaCamera
Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
Town Counsel Jay Talerman
7:02p.m. Chairman Young called the meeting to order
II NEW BUSINESS
Vote to Amend Contract with AquaTurf for Botieri Field – Mrs. Marini explained that AquaTurf has not been able to install the field due to lack of rain. The contract required a completion date by September 30th. Parks and Fields and AquaTurf have agreed to amend the completion date to November 15, 2015.
MOTION by McGahan, second by Scott to amend the contract with AquaTurf by revising the completion date to November 15, 2015. Voted 5 – 0
Appointment/Resignations
Gary Edwards resignation as Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals effective
September 24, 2015
MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to accept with regret the resignation of Gary Edwards as the Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Voted 5 – 0
Brian Campbell resignation from the Indian Head and Maquan School Priority
Repair Committee effective September 29, 2015.
MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to accept with regret the resignation of Brian Campbell from the Indian Head and Maquan School Priority Repair Committee effective September 29, 2015. Voted 5 – 0
III OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review any questions regarding warrant articles – None heard
Approve Site Access Agreement regarding the Fireworks Site – Mr. LaCamera informed the Board that the Site Access Agreement has been reviewed and approved by Town Counsel. Town Counsel noted that one of the lots listed in the agreement is not owned by the Town. He will confirm with the Assessor’s office in the morning and will adjust the agreement accordingly.
MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Site Access Agreement. Voted 5 – 0
Mr. McGahan asked if Hanson will receive any of the funds from the settlement. Mr. Howard indicated the majority of the property is in Hanover, but Hanson will receive some funds.
IV APPROVE MINUTES
Chairman Young indicated the Executive Session minutes involving personnel matters should not be released.
MOTION by Howard, second by McGahan not to release the Executive Session minutes.
Voted 5 – 0
February 24, 2015 Executive Session
March 17, 2015 Executive Session
March 24, 2015 Executive Session
April 14, 2015 Executive Session
May 26, 2015 Executive Session
June 2, 2015 Executive Session
MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to approve the Executive Session minutes of February 24th, March 17th, March 24th, April 14th, May 26th and June 2nd as printed. Voted 5 – 0
June 16, 2015 Executive Session
Mr. McGahan noted a typographical error in the first line, and requested the work “the” be deleted.
MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to approve the Executive Session minutes June 16, 2015 as amended. Voted 5 – 0
June 23, 2015 Executive Session
MOTION by Mitchell, second by Howard to approve the Executive Session minutes of June 23, 2015 as printed. Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Scott)
July 7, 2015 Executive Session
September 29, 2015 Executive Session
MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to approve the Executive Session minutes of July 7th and September 29th as printed. Voted 5 – 0
September 29, 2015 Regular Session
MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell to approve the Regular Session minutes of September 29th as printed. Voted 5 – 0
MOTION by Young, second by Howard to recess to Town Meeting. Voted 5 – 0
V TOWN MEETING
VI ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Howard, second by Mitchell adjourn. Voted 5 – 0
9:18 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 5 - 0
October 13, 2015
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