Town of Hanson - Board of Selectmen
Meeting Minutes – Hanson Town Hall
August 9, 2011 – 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Stephen Amico, James Egan, Richard Flynn, Donald Howard and David Soper
Members Absent:
Others Present: Town Administrator Rene’ J. Read and Executive Assistant Meredith Marini
I 7:37 p.m.~~~~~~~Chairman Amico called the meeting to order. Chairman Amico lead the Pledge Allegiance and read the announcements and upcoming meeting schedule.
II TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT - Assessing Department – Mr. Read informed the Board that he conducted a search to fill the soon-to-be vacated position of Assessor/Appraiser for the Town of Hanson. Nine applications were received and three candidates were interviewed, one of which was cancelled as a result of that candidate taking a job in another community.
Following interviews with the remaining two candidates, Mr. Read and the committee reviewing applications and conducting interviews, concluded that our own Lee Gamache was the best overall candidate for this position. Mr. Read is confident that Lee will do an outstanding job serving in this capacity. Mr. Read strongly recommended Mrs. Gamache to the Board of Assessors for appointment to this position, and they agreed. Mr. Read indicated that current Assessor, Cindy Long, will be working her last day in the office is Friday, August 12th.~ Mr. Read wished Mrs. Long the best in her retirement.
Fire Department – Mr. Read informed the Board that the Fire Chief indicated that Engine 3 is out of service causing two of three of our engines out of service. ~Engine 2 is still awaiting the replacement of the transmission. ~Whitman Fire has loaned us their spare Engine. ~
Health Department - Transfer Station Regulations - Mr. Read indicated that the Board of Health held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, to discuss new Transfer Station Rules and Regulations which will replace the existing regulations in their entirety.~ The Board voted to adopt the new regulations effective September 1st.~ Copies of the new regulations are available on the Town of Hanson website, at the Town Clerk’s office, the Treasurer/Collector’s office, the Office of the Board of Selectmen and the Office of the Hanson Board of Health.
Solid Waste Update - On Wednesday, August 3rd, Mr. Read met with the members of the Cape Cod Solid Waste Contract Advisory Committee (“CCSWCAC”) to interview the 5 firms from whom the Committee received responses to the Request for Expressions of Interest pertaining to the handling of solid waste. The five firms were: Covanta SEMASS, Town of Bourne (ISWMF), Cape Rail, Waste Management and E.L. Harvey and Sons. A subcommittee was formed, consisting of Patty Daley of the CCC, John Giorgio of Kopelman and Paige, and one representative from each of the lower Cape, Mid Cape, Upper Cape, and South Shore.~ Mr. Read volunteered to represent the South Shore communities.~ The group will discuss whether to issue a more detailed RFP, or begin negotiations with any or
most of the finalists, as well as identifying parameters of importance to each region.
Cell Tower – Earlier today Chief Thompson and Mr. Read met with representatives from Bay Communications Mansfield, MA at the Fire Station to discuss the potential citing of the proposed cell tower. The tower can be located immediately behind the building.
Town Administrator Evaluation – Mr. Read distributed a draft evaluation form for the Board’s consideration.~ Mr. Read requested that the Board review it and get back to the Chair with any questions or comments.
Government Study – Mr. Read explained that after careful consideration of the creation of some type of government study, he has approached the Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management which is part of the McCormack Graduate School for Policy and Global Studies at UMass Boston to discuss possible options, which could benefit to the Town of Hanson.~ Mr. Read distributed the Collins Center proposal which consisted of several options. Mr. Read recommended of Option 3 which is an assessment and analysis of Town Hall the finance and administrative departments and the land-use departments of Town government. Mr. Read explained the work plan and the cost for Option 3 which is $12,000. Mr. Read explained the each floor would be $7,000 alone without the combined option. Mr. Read also
noted that this project is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 30B (Procurement Law).
Mr. Read will submit a request to the Finance Committee for a Reserve Fund Transfer in the amount of $12,000 to cover the study.~ An article will be placed on the warrant for the October Town meeting to replenish this amount in the Reserve Fund using a portion of the money remaining in the Town Planner’s salary line.
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to authorize Mr. Read to engage the Collins Center and request a reserve fund transfer of $12,000 to pay for an option 3 study. Voted 5 - 0
Mr. Egan inquired whether additional options could be engaged. Mr. Read said they could as long as funding was available. Mr. Read anticipated the study would commence in October and be completed by the May town meeting. Mr. Soper wanted to be sure that whatever recommendations are made as a result of the study will actually be implemented. Mr. Flynn requested that a representative attend the next meeting to discuss the study.
III NEW BUSINESS
Request for a new All Alcoholic Liquor License for Butterfield’s II 1486 Main Street –
MOTION by Howard second by Egan to open a Liquor License hearing for Butterfield’s II. Voted 5 - 0
Chairman Amico read the hearing notice:
The Board of Selectmen will hold a hearing on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 7:45 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Hanson Town Hall on the application of Deborah Scriven, Manager of Butterfield’s II, LLC for an All Alcoholic Beverage Restaurant License. Premises to be licensed is located at 1486 Main Street, Hanson and described as follows: property consists of a restaurant with two dining rooms, separate bar, 2500 square foot function room, six bathrooms, basement, storage, attic and office. Two rear emergency exits.
Attorney Daniel Cronin spoke on behalf of manager Deborah Scriven and Wilbur Danner owners of Butterfield’s. Attorney Cronin indicated Mr. Danner and his family have been in the restaurant business for 70 years, owning a restaurant in Rockland. They have had a liquor license in Rockland for seven years with no complaints or problems. They plan to have functions including weddings and live entertainment. There are no structural changes to the building but a new septic system is being installed. They expect to employ 25 to 50 employees with many hopefully from Hanson. A neighbor, Diane Lewis of 1488 Main Street expressed concern about the condition of the fence between the properties. While she had no problems with patrons when Mr. Cioffi ran the restaurant, she did have issues with
patrons when others leased the property. Attorney Cronin assured Ms. Lewis that Butterfields will be a good neighbor. Mr. Danner and his daughters live in Hanson and will be on the premises at all times. Ms. Lewis requested assistance with repairing the fence. Mr. Cronin requested that she give them time to get established and would speak with her if problems arise.
MOTION by Flynn, second by Egan to approve the all alcohol liquor license to Butterfield’s II at 1486 Main Street. Voted 5 - 0
MOTION by Soper, second by Egan to close hearing. Voted 5 - 0
Request for a new All Alcoholic Package Store License ADMC, Inc., d/b/a Tedeschi Food Shops 12 Monponsett Street
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to open a liquor license hearing for ADMC, Inc 12 Monponsett Street. Voted 5 - 0
Chairman Amico read the hearing notice:
The Board of Selectmen will hold a hearing on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Hanson Town Hall on the application from AMDC, Inc. d/b/a Tedeschi Food Shops, Anne M. Cavanaugh Manager for an All Alcoholic Package Store License. Premises to be licensed located at 12 Monponsett Street and described as follows: Convenience store with cooler and warm displays, approx. 2400S/F of retail space located in a strip center one main entrance and a read emergency exit.
Anne Cavanaugh indicated that she would like to expand her business and include all alcohol. She has run liquor stores for over 19 years with no violations. She will relocate the inventory to accommodate the new stock. Resident Jean Croghan of 233 Main Street voiced her concern relative to increase in traffic and pointed out that there are two bars and two other all alcohol liquor stores within two miles of Tedeschi’s. Mrs. Croghan indicated that according to police department records there have been 300 accidents on Main Street in the last seven years. Additionally there are no sidewalks on Main Street and parking is limited. Mr. Flynn inquired whether the Police Chief had any comments. The Chief had not forwarded a recommendation or comment. Chairman Amico
suggested tabling a decision until the next meeting. Mr. Soper did not see a problem with granting the license. Mr. Howard indicated he would like Chief Savage’s input.
MOTION by Howard to continue the hearing until August 23, 2011 at 7:45 p.m. No second was heard. The motion didn’t carry.
MOTION by Egan, second by Flynn to grant the all alcohol Package Store license to AMDC, Inc. at
12 Monponsett Street. Voted 4 – 1 (Howard)
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to close the hearing. Voted 5 - 0
Appointment of Planning Board Member – Richard Flynn
Mr. Flynn recused himself from the discussion and sat in the audience. Chairman Amico read Mr. Flynn’s application indicating the Mr. Flynn had previously served on the Planning Board for five years and would be able to provide background and experience to the remaining Planning Board members. Planning Board member Donald Ellis was present and recommended Mr. Flynn’s appointment. Planning Board member Kenneth Lawson was unable to attend the meeting but forwarded approval of Mr. Flynn’s appointment through the Planning Board’s Administrative Assistant. Chairman Amico inquired as to the time commitment. Mr. Flynn indicated he would be able to attend the meetings as they are on different nights.
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to appoint Richard Flynn to the Planning Board until May 2012. Voted 4 - 0
Mr. Flynn returned to the Selectmen’s table.
Hanson Little League ~ Request for Road Race Oct. 30, 2011 (Revised date) – Chairman Amico indicated that after the Board’s July 19, 2011 approval of the road race Mr. Clark realized he had submitted the wrong date for the event. The correct date is October 30, 2011.
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to approve Hanson Little League road race on October 30, 2011. Voted 5 - 0
Camp Fire Girls – Request for Road Race Nov. 11th – Chairman Amico read the following letter from Camp Fire Girls USA requesting permission for a Bog Jog race on November 11, 2011.
Hello,
I am writing to you today to ask permission to hold the 1st Annual 11/11/11 Veteran’s Day 5K Bog Jog race in Hanson. I have talked to the Camp Kiwanee Commission on in order to use Camp Kiwanee as the starting point and ending point of the race. I have also received permission from the Edgewood Cranberry Company to use the Bog adjacent to the Camp Kiwanee property for part of the race route.
Attached please find the purposed route which I have spoken to Lt. Yakavonis of the Hanson Police Department who has deemed this a safe route. The Camp Fire USA mission is to builds caring, confident youth and future leaders. Camp Fire USA takes pride in its long-standing commitment to providing fun programs and services to all children and families. We are inclusive and open to every person in the communities we serve. We welcome children, youth and adults regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity.
Camp Fire USA’s programs are designed and implemented to reduce sex-role, racial, and cultural stereotypes and to foster positive intercultural relationships. We currently have a summer program named Camp Ponkiwanee at the Camp Kiwanee property. All proceeds gathered from participants and sponsorships will go to help fund this program as well as other programs currently on the South Shore and Greater Boston and to foster new programs in Eastern Massachusetts.
Thank you for your time.
Laura J. Patton, Board of Directors Vice Chairman
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to approve the Bog Jog on November 11, 2011 for Camp Fire Girls USA. Voted 5 - 0
Accept Gift Donations – The Town Accountant has requested that the Board approve gifts donations received the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2011. The gift were donated to the following accounts: Fire Dept. $450.00; Elder Affairs $100.00; Supportive Day $522.75; DARE $2,758.52 and Library Bridgewater Savings $1,100.00 for a total of $4,931.27.
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to accept the gift donations as presented by the Town Accountant. Voted 5 - 0
Discussion with Conservation Commission – Birchbark Conservation Restriction – Tabled
Resignation – Philip Lindquist submitted his resignation from the Conservation Commission effective July 20, 2011.
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to regretfully accept Philip Lindquist’s resignation from the Conservation Commission. Voted 5 - 0
Appointments:
Private Way Oversight Committee – Patricia Mooney of 38 West Street submitted an application for appointment to the Private Way Oversight Committee. Her application sited that she lives on a private way and has advocate experience.
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to appoint Patricia Mooney to the Private Way Oversight Committee term to expire June 30, 2012. Voted 5 - 0
OCPC Transportation Representative – Mrs. Marini indicated that the next meeting of the Old Colony Planning Counsel is Thursday. Aug. 11th. Mr. Howard volunteered to be the Town’s representative, filling the vacancy left by Noreen O’Toole.
MOTION by Egan, second by Soper to appoint Donald Howard as Hanson’s Old Colony Planning Counsel Transportation Representative. Voted 5 - 0
Election Workers ~ Terms Expire 8/31/12
Ernest Amado Nancy Gaffey Jennifer Mann
Georgene Blight Barbara Gomez Marlene McGivney
Ann Marie Bouzan Judy-Ann Goodwin Faith Mosher
Margaret Cameron Leah Guercio Barbara Murphy
Arlene Dias Sandra Harris John Norton
Joseph Duffy Diane Hillstrom Patty Norton
Marion Elms Jean Kelly Elviro Osso
Kathleen Ferrara Ellen Lane Marilyn Pendleton
Mary Foley Barbara Larsen Rachel Walsh
Frances Forte Mary Lyon Kathleen Whitman
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to reappoint the election workers as presented. Voted 5 - 0
IV OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None Heard
V ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSES ~ Camp Kiwanee
Hanson Library Foundation, Hanson, Wed., Aug. 17th 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Lobster bake
Amanda Robinson, Oakland, CA Sat., Aug. 20th 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Wedding
Crystal Bernier, Norwood, Sat., Aug. 27th 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Wedding
MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to approve the one day liquor licenses a presented. Voted 5 - 0
VI APPROVE MINUTES July 19, 2011
MOTION by Howard, second by Egan to accept the minutes of July 19, 2011 as presented.
Voted 4 – 0 – 1 (Soper)
VII COMMITTEE REPORTS - Maquan School Building – Mr. Amico reported that over ten companies responded to the request for the owner projector manager. The group will be meeting on Monday to narrow the field. Then MSBA will make the final decision based on their own criteria. Woodbine Avenue Betterment – Mr. Flynn reported that he and Mr. Soper attended an informational meeting with Water Commissioners Mike Duffey and Bruce Young and State Rep. Daniel Webster regarding the implementation of a betterment for the construction of water lines on Woodbine Avenue.
VIII EXECUTIVE SESSION – Chairman Amico announced that the Board would be going into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel; to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and to conduct collective bargaining session. 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.
8:38 p.m. Brief Recess
9:40 p.m. Returned to open session
IX ADJOURNMENT - MOTION by Egan, second by Howard to adjourn. Voted 5 - 0
9:40 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Meredith Marini,
Executive Assistant
Approved and Voted 5 – 0
August 23, 2011
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