Norwell Board of Selectmen’s Meeting
01-10-01
The Board accepted a donation from South Shore Imports on behalf of the DARE program of a VW.
MOTION: Mr. Merritt moved the Board accept a 2001 VW Beetle on behalf of the Norwell Police Department for use in the D.A.R.E. program from South Shore Imported Cars, Inc. Second by Mr. Mariano.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Merritt moved the Board go into Executive Session to discuss Pending Litigation and Contract Negotiations. Second by Mr. Mariano.
Mr. Truesdell polled the Board; Mr. Merritt, yes; Mr. Mariano, yes; Mr. Truesdell, yes.
Upon returning to open session, Mr. Truesdell welcomed everyone to the Board of Selectmen’s meeting, introducing the Board and the Town Administrator.
MOTION: Mr. Merritt moved the Board accept the agenda with one addition, a statement from David Truesdell. Second by Mr. Mariano.
Unanimously Voted.
The first item on the agenda was the Budget Discussions with Council on Aging Director, Rosemary O’Connor.
Mr. Truesdell announced that he will not be seeking re-election as Selectman due to time constraints in his business, and he thanked the townspeople for their support.
MOTION: Mr. Merritt moved the Board approve a request from Chief Bob Galvin for permission to teach at Curry College. Second by Mr. Mariano.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Merritt moved the Board approve a request from Family Crest Caterers for a one-day all-alcoholic license for an event to be held at the Cushing Center on Saturday, January 20, 2001 from the hours of 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Second by Mr. Mariano.
Unanimously Voted.
John Mariano read the letter from Frederick St. Ours regarding the resignation of Don Reed as Water Commissioner. Jim Boudreau announced that anyone interested in the position notify the Selectmen’s office. The will be meeting with the remaining Water Commissioners on January 24, 2001 to discuss the situation.
MOTION: Mr. Merritt moved the Board meet to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Don Reed as Water Commissioner on January 24, 2001 at 7:45 PM. Second by Mr. Mariano.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Merritt moved the Board approve the appointment of Mike Hnatkovich to serve as the Recreation Commission’s representative on the Athletic Field Committee. Second by Mr. Mariano.
Unanimously Voted.
The last thing on the agenda was to designate for MMA a Voting Representative. Due to the fact Mr. Truesdell could not attend, he nominated Mr. Merritt.
MOTION: Mr. Truesdell moved the Board appoint Mr. Merritt as the voting representative to the
MMA. Second by Mr. Mariano.
Unanimously Voted.
MOTION: Mr. Merritt moved the Board adjourn back into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Second by Mr. Mariano.
Mr. Truesdell polled the Board; Mr. Merritt, yes; Mr. Mariano, yes; Mr. Truesdell, yes.
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James M. Boudreau, Town Administrator
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