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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - BoS - 07/20/2009 Minutes—Board of Selectmen July 20,2009 Selectmen Present: Paul Carlson, Chairman Karen Quigley Frederick R. Koed Ralph Dormitzer Edwin G. Carr Others Present: William R. Griffin,Town Manager Jennifer Oram, Selectmen's Clerk Chairman Paul Carlson called the meeting to order at 7:0013M. Town Manager's Report Town Manager, William Griffin, asked the Board to approve an end of year transfer in the amount of $8,208.00 from the health insurance budget to the street lighting budget. Selectman Edwin Carr moved to approve the transfer. Selectman Frederick Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous (4-0,Selectman Ralph Dormitzer arrived after the vote was taken). Selectmen Comment Period Selectman Karen Quigley asked for an update on the IT Study. Mr. Griffin stated he is working on the proposal. She asked for a status on culvert at the American Legion. Mr. Griffin said that the project is currently in the permitting stages. Selectman Quigley also mentioned that here have been many people parking illegally out at Government Island. She then asked what the status of the 45 Pleasant Street letter was that the Board received. Mr. Griffin stated that it was presently with the Building Commissioner and will be addressed at a later date. Selectman Carr reviewed a copy of the Police Chief's report and pointed out that with such a small department,they are extremely busy and do an excellent job. Selectman Dormitzer stated that the newly planted railroad crossing islands look great. Selectman Koed mentioned a letter in the packet addressing the recent construction at 60 Elm Street and the need for the residents to park their cars at St.Anthony's Parish. He asked if there was anyway they could park closer. Mr. Griffin stated that he thought the paving was nearly done and the residents would be able to bring their cars back very soon. Chairman Carlson asked if the police ticket at Parker Avenue. Mr. Griffin said they do. Minutes—Selectman Dormitzer moved the minutes of June 22, 2009 as amended. Selectman Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Public Hearing—DiNero's Change of Manager—Mr. Franklin A. Plotner, owner of DiNero's and Attorney Gregory Sullivan addressed the Board. Attorney Sullivan reviewed the application for the Board explaining that Mr. Plotner,the owner of DiNero's would like to become the manager of the establishment. He reviewed Mr. Plotner's extensive background which includes forty years of restaurant ownership. After a brief discussion, Selectman Dormitzer moved to approve the application for the change in Manager. Selectman Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous(5-0). Selectmen—7.20.09-JBO 1 Minutes—Board of Selectmen July 20,2009 Recreation Commission Appointment—The following Recreation Commission members joined the Board;Abigail Alves, Lillian Murray Curley,James Richardson, Daniel J. Martin, Sr. and Kathryn Rand. The Boards had two applicants before them for the one open position, however one the applicants removed his application for consideration. The Boards asked the remaining applicant, Mr.Andrew Quigley of 38 Jerusalem Road,to explain is interest in the position. Mr. Quigley reviewed his background with the Recreation Department over the past fourteen years. After a brief discussion, Chairman Carlson moved to appoint Mr.Andrew Quigley to a one-year term on the Recreation Commission. Selectman Koed seconded the motion: Selectman Koed—Aye Ms.Alves-Aye Selectman Dormitzer—Aye Ms. Curley-Aye Selectman Carr—Aye Mr. Richardson -Aye Selectman Quigley—Aye Mr. Martin -Aye Chairman Carlson—Aye Ms. Rand -Aye The Vote was unanimous. Proposed Recycling Agreement wit Town of Hull—Mr. Griffin reviewed his memo that he provided the Board. He explained that the Town of Hull had been forced to close its recycling center due to the budget crisis. Mr. Griffin and Town Manager of Hull, Phil Lemnios have been discussing a possible arrangement to allow Hull residents access to the Cohasset recycling center for recyclables only. Mr. Griffin stated that he had a meeting to discuss the proposal and develop a more detailed analysis with all of the pertinent parties. Following that meeting,the RTF employees expressed their concerns and made suggestions to address them. They asked that if the proposal were to become reality,that there be additional personnel to help monitor the gates and that it be conducted on a trial basis. Mr. Griffin explained to the Board that the people from Hull would only be allowed to use the Cohasset RTF on Saturdays, and the plan to accommodate the additional traffic to extend the hours at the RTF to 5:30. Chairman Carlson stated that Cohasset would have to monitor the number of people signing up from Hull as this will determine if the partnership is proving financially beneficial to Cohasset. Mr. Griffin explained that the residents from Hull would pay$70 for the use of the facility and all of the money would go to Cohasset. In return, Hull will offer Cohasset the use of various types of equipment as needed at the RTF. Mr. Griffin stressed that in order for the agreement to be made, it would have to be a win win for all involved. Selectman Quigley expressed concerns about monitoring where items are disposed of as well as increased traffic on Cedar Street. Mr. Mark Fournier,former DPW Superintendant of Hull, addressed the Board and expressed his support of the proposal. After a lengthy conversation about pros and cons of the proposal as well as the financials, Mr. Griffin asked the Board for the authority to continue to work on the inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Hull. Chairman Carlson moved to approve the idea in concept and to allow Mr. Griffin to negotiate the terms of the agreement with the Town of Hull. Selectman Koed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous (5-0). Executive Session—Litigation &Acquisition of Property—Selectman Dormitzer asked if the Board needed to go into executive session to discuss the acquisition of property. It was agreed they did not and Selectman Quigley explained that the Morrissey property is back on the market. She stated that she and Sandy Durant hope to spearhead a committee that will help raise funds to purchase the land. She hopes the news will spread and funds can be raised so they can try to apply for grants in the summer of 2010. Selectmen—7.20.09-JBO 2 Minutes—Board of Selectmen July 20, 2009 Selectman Dormitzer then moved to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation. The Board will only come out of session to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Carr seconded the motion: Selectman Koed—Aye. Selectman Dormitzer—Aye Selectman Carr—Aye Selectman Quigley—Aye Chairman Carlson—Aye Meeting Adjourned at 8:15PM. Respectfully submitted, Paul Carlson Chairman Selectmen—7.20.09-JBO 3