McLaughlin suggested that due to the Chief of Police
CORRESPONDENCE
Agreed a permit is not needed for a temporary storage trailer during the renovations as requested by Joan Berson of 42 Manomet Avenue.
Approved unanimously to direct the Town Clerk to advertise the position of Planning Board Member to fill the vacancy until the next election left by the resignation of Denise Fisher, on a motion by Hersch, seconded by Burke. The appointment is made at a joint meeting of the Selectmen and Planning Board.
Noted a Public Notice from the U. S. Corps of Army Engineers of a coastal storm damage reduction project for the Nantasket Beach, Metropolitan District Commission Reservation.
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LICENSES
Tabled until next week the license application of Dr. Mehmet Uluer for a Lodging House License at the Sea Shore Motel, 115 Nantasket Avenue.
8:00 pm - Government Study Committee Report
Present for the report were Roger Jackson, Chairman, Carl Katzeff and Joan Cellini, Members of the Government Study Committee. Jackson said the Committee was formed as the result of a Town Meeting article, and that the Committee has recommended removing the positions of Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Superintendent of Streets from Civil Service. Jackson said a Search Committee lead by the Town Manager would review all of the applications to prepare a final list of applicants for the Town Manager to present to the Board of Selectmen for the appointment. The Committee had no preference as to whether the arrangement for hiring is to be by contract, or not, Jackson added.
Following a discussion on the details, and differences in regard to the appointing authority and whether or not the Town Manager would need a Search Committee, a motion was made.
MOVED-Burke: To accept the recommendation as presented to the Board of Selectmen.
SECOND-Burns
VOTE: Three, Ayes; Two, Nays (Reilly and Hersch)
The Board recessed at 8:52 pm and returned at 9:05 pm.
8:15 pm - Kathy Morgan - re: FY04 Budget
Kathy Morgan, citizen, appeared before the Board to request formal support and a commitment to the Community Outreach (COR) position, which is not intended to be funded in FY04.
Reilly said that the position, initially funded by a state grant, was not funded this year and although it is a needed service that the State took the money away.
Hersch said that he could not justify funding the position when other employees may lose their jobs.
McLaughlin disagreed and said the family service office received 1,000 calls last year.
MOVED-McLaughlin: To instruct Town Manager to include $35,000. in the budget to fund the COR program.
SECOND-Burns
VOTE: Four, Ayes; One, Nay (Hersch)
MOTION PASSED
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McCabe told the Board that the stated goal for the FY04 budget is to cut $485,000 between the School Department and General Government. He added that the Police Department is in jeopardy of losing two officers; the Building Department Assistant may be eliminated, and the Public Health Nurse from the Board of Health may be laid off; and the position of Administrative Assistant to the Council on Aging will be rescinded. He added that it is not genuinely accepted that the service is common in a municipality.
During a discussion between McLaughlin and Hersch heated words were exchanged therefore, Reilly recessed the meeting at 9:29 pm. The Board returned at 9:42 pm at which time the discussion continued with John Donohue, citizen, commenting on the Board voting to hire a new employee while others are to be laid off.
Hersch said he wants to see verification of what the outreach job actually entails, and what the job description states.
McLaughlin apologized for his participation in the heated discussion, but disagreed with Hersch and Donohue.
Burns said he thought the departments involved could cut their budgets.
CORRESPONDENCE
Noted a memo from Carolyn McNeil, Treasurer-Collector, serving notice that Personal Property and Real Estate Tax Bills were mailed on Tuesday, April 1, 2003.
Scheduled for next week
Noted a parade permit issued by the Police Chief to Hull High School student Joshua Munro for a Pro-American Rally to be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 to be overseen by Sergeant Joseph Lucas.
LICENSE
Unanimously approved a common victualer license to Beach Food Market, Joseph Agostino, on premises 245 Nantasket Avenue on a motion by Burke, seconded by McLaughlin.
Lampke informed the board he has received a request for a confirmatory release deed for the property at 9 Winthrop Avenue that requires the signature of the Board. Lampke said that the original document was not recorded by the owner and then lost, and that he and the Treasurer-Collector have reviewed the matter and recommend its approval.
MOVED-Hersch: To sign the confirmatory release deed on 9 Winthrop Avenue.
SECOND-Burke
VOTE: UNANIMOUS in Favor
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MOVED-Burke: To go into executive session to discuss strategy in litigation, collective bargaining and sale, lease or disposition of real property.
SECOND-Hersch
ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye, McLaughlin; Aye, Burns; Aye, Reilly; Aye, Burke; Aye, Hersch
The Board moved into executive session at 9:53 pm and thereafter adjourned.
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